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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1982-01-18 11 a 3 ti City Council , Regular Meeting A Police Dept. & Council Chambers ' Redding, California ' January 18, 1982 7:00 P.M. 1 i i III The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Public Works Director t. Arness. The invocation was offered by Pastor Sam Post, North Valley Baptist Church. ; The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pugh with the following Council 1 Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh. 1 Also present were City Manager Brickwood, City Attorney Hays, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, 1 Electric Director Lindley, Traffic Engineer/Planner Will , Convention Promoter Heuer, Junior Civil Engineer Murphy, City Clerk Richter, Deputy 4 City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rupp. { APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 4, 1982, as mailed to each Council Member. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS I Request for Transfer of Taxicab Permits - Ronald Brezina j City Clerk Richter advised that Ronald Charles Brezina has advised 1 that if approved by Council , he will purchase the Redding Yellow Cab Company from Arretta Webb. The Chief of Police has reviewed the III application and indicates that Municipal Code requirements have been 3 f} satisfied. Mr. Brezina intends to operate three taxicabs but would ; 1 like approval of four permits and will request that the Chief of 4 Police establish three cab stand locations. Mrs. Richter advised that Mr. Brezina intends to continue operating at 3050 Veda Street at the present, but will relocate in the future. 1 Mr. Stephen Dean, representing Tom Dunston of London Taxi , stated they s have no objections to competition but asked that Mr. Brezina's permits 4, be issued on an equal basis with London Taxi , i .e. same requirements for hours of operation. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Pugh, City Attorney Hays advised that Council could condition it' s approval that both taxicab companies be issued permits on an equal basis. He advised that London Taxi operates with one extra permit. i MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard f approving the transfer of four taxicab permits from Arretta Webb to Ronald Charles Brezina, subject to the applicant providing a certifi- cate of insurance with the City Clerk, to operate on the same basis as London Taxi . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CITIZENS FOR AN INFORMED NUCLEAR DECISION Mayor Pugh advised that time would be allotted to speak on this subject i 11/ during the City Attorney's portion of the agenda. 5 APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTER i MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Accounts Payable Register No. 14, check nos. 81886 through 82129 inclusive, /O(P in the amount of $1 ,577,409.35, be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 14, check nos. 154708 through 155261 inclusive, in the amount 1 1 a 1 1 i S 1/18/82 , 12 } of $422,742.38, for the period December 20, 1981 , be approved. Total : $2,000,151 .73 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None 'I Absent: Council Members - None CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - 1st Hearing Richard Paul Maxwell - Claim filed 1/7/82 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Claim for Damages filed by Richard Paul Maxwell on January 7, I 1982, be referred to the City Insurance Carrier and set for second l A 2' hearing, February 16, 1982. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Howard Fisher - Claim filed 1/13/82 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Claim for Personal Injury filed by Howard Fisher on January 13, 1982, be referred to the City Insurance Carrier and set for second i �, 2 hearing, February 16, 1982. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ti SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT City Attorney Hays advised that the City has been served with the following Summons and Complaint: t 3 Barbara Vincelli vs. City of Redding el al The matter has been referred to the City Insurance Carrier. 1 SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS City Attorney Hays advised that the following claims have been settled by the City Insurance Carrier: Droscher Equipment Sales & Rental - Claim for Damages a 3 Settled in amount of $4,099.64 Benjiman Merle Ames - Claim for Damages / oZ 3 Settled in amount of $1 ,092.20 Dennis E. Dorratcaque - Claim for Personal Injuries f ,,A 3 Settled in amount of $615.00 RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS - One (1 ) Walk-In Cooler Mayor Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 82-7 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rejecting bid for a walk-in cooler, submitted under Bid Schedule No. 1366, and declaring that the required equipment can be acquired for a lower price in the open market, and authorizing negotiation therefor by the City Manager. Voting was as follows: � I Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick > Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Pugh Resolution No. 82-7 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PROPOSAL TO LIMIT NUMBER OF TERMS SERVED BY COMMISSION, BOARD OR AGENCY MEMBERS City Manager Brickwood presented a recommendation to Council concerning the limitation of the number of terms that any commissioner, board, or agency 7 member may serve. He advised that currently there are no limitations and it is recognized by all concerned that this does create a problem on F t s 1/18/82 'ka.. 13 1 • certain commissions. He added that since the City has expanded, there are many more citizens who would like to serve. Mr. Brickwood reviewed the current terms for commissions , agencies and boards and submitted staff's recommended changes which are incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Brickwood advised that Council does not need to arrive at a decision on this matter this evening since it will require ordinance amendments. It is the recommendation of staff that the necessary ordinance changes be prepared and that they take effect July 1 , 1982, the beginning of the 1982-83 fiscal year. Mayor Pugh suggested that each Council Member submit his/her comments in 1 writing before a final decision is made on how to write the ordinance t amendments. The City Manager suggested that since there is no rush that Council Members have their remarks to his office by March 1 , 1982, for the formulation of the appropriate ordinance amendments. REQUEST FOR STORM-DRAIN-FEE CREDIT - Bonnyview Meadows East Subdivision Mayor Pugh abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that the attorney l� for the developer of Bonnyview Meadows East Subdivision, Robert Rehberg, 3 has just submitted a letter raising issues which staff has had no 'd opportunity to review. Mr. Perry and Mr. Rehberg concurred that the matter should be continued to the next regular Council meeting of February 1 , 1982. With the concurrence of Council , Vice Mayor Demsher declared that the request for storm-drain-fee credit by Bonnyview Meadows East Subdivision, be held over to the next regular Council meeting of February 1 , 1982. REQUEST FOR JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION Planning and Community Development Director Perry stated that the Planning Commission unanimously requested a joint meeting with the City Council to ,3 a- 3 discuss the City' s position with the draft County General Plan and an urban-boundary line for the City. Council concurred that said joint meeting should be held at 7:30 P.M. , February 3, 1982, in the City Hall Conference Room. { SET PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-9-81 , by City of Redding Councilwoman Gard abstained from voting on this matter. t MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. , February 1 , 1982, to consider Rezoning Application RZ-9-81 , by City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilwoman Gard abstaining TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION - Map No. S-20-81 , by T. L. Whaley Council was advised that the Planning Commission unanimously approved a map to divide three parcels into five parcels on Whaley Road subject to 15 I° conditions of approval . 6 RESOLUTION - re Change of On-Street Parking Limitation on Market Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 82-8 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Traffic Control Map by changing the parking �� limitations on Market Street, between Eureka Way and Shasta Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 82-8 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1/18/82 14 r 1r F RESOLUTION - re Extension of Curfew in a Portion of Parking Lot No. 11 E MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 82-9 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding extending the curfew for parking in a portion of Parking it Lot No. 11 . PI Voting was as follows: 1 Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 82-9 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. t. RESOLUTION - re Installation of Stop Sign on Westbound Edith and Rosaline T Mayor Pugh abstained from voting on this matter. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 82-10 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Traffic Control map by establishing a "Stop" sign on the access road to Mercy Hospital at its intersection with Rosaline Ii 3 P and Edith Avenues. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Pugh ? Resolution No. 82-10 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. i REDDING REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM - Amendment to Authorization of Engineering Services C Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memo to Council dated January 4, 1982, which is incorporated herein by reference. He advised that an Agreement was approved dated August 27, 1976, with CH2M Hill which provided = for engineering services covering Steps I and II of the Redding Regional tfi Wastewater System project, and later expanded to the Step II of the E 3 3 project. He advised that the total engineering services expenditures and : those expected to be incurred from an upwards adjustment of the provisional p overhead rates exceed the cost ceiling provided under Task Order No. 9 and the amendment made to this Task Order on March 12 , 1980. Mr. Arness stated that, according to applicable Federal regulations, CH2M Hill has invoiced the City for these increases and has estimated the 3 � increases for the final two years of this project, 1980 and 1981 . He advised that the increases are grant eligible. [ It is the recommendation of staff that the City Manager be authorized to sign the amendment to the Authorization of Engineering Services Task Order No. 9. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher y approving the amendment to the Redding Regional Wastewater System Amendment 3 to the Authorization of Engineering Services, Task Order No. 9 Concerning z Cost Ceiling Adjustment, with CH2M Hill , increasing the cost ceiling of $900,000 to $925,164, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same. F The Vote: Unanimous Ayes s AWARD OF BID - City of Redding North Redding and Mary Street Lift Station Improvements MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that ;. Council makes the following findings re Bid Schedule No. 1363, North I '1 Redding Lift Station Improvements, and the Mary Street Lift Station Improvements: ', 1/18/82 15 1 . Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan. 2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form. 3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use. 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California. and, ratifies the negative declarations approved by the Board of Administration Review on May 13, 1981 , and August 5, 1981 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Bid Schedule No. 1363, North Redding and Mary Street Lift Station Improvements, be awarded to R. D. Henderson, Inc. on its low bid in the amount of $519,500. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None AWARD OF BID - Bus Stop Benches Public Works Director Arness submitted his recommendation for the award of Bid Schedule No. 1365, bus stop benches. He stated bench designs were submitted by two bidders and were found to be in conformance with the general requirements contained in the specifications. �3 In response to an inquiry from Councilman Demsher, Mr. Arness advised that °2 stringent requirements for maintenance will be included in the contract. Councilwoman Gard requested that provisions be made that the art work on the benches be in conformance with the standards of the community. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Bid Schedule No. 1365, bus stop benches, be awarded to Larry Ray for the amount of reimbursement to the City of Redding of $2.32 per bench per month. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None NOTICE OF COMPLETION MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Bid Schedule No. 1257, modification to Lift Station No. 2, as being oDg satisfactorily completed, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-4-81 , by the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Pugh opened the Public Hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-4-81 , by the Santa Ana Valley /7 1 11/ Irrigation Company. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation - January 12, 1982 1/18/82 16 The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received. • Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed his memorandum to Council dated 1January 13, 1982. He stated that the Planning Commission, by a vote of four to one, recommended rezoning 75 acres located east of Canby . Road and north of Dana Drive, from U 6 Unclassified District to C21-B10-F Retail Commercial District and RM-9-F, and RM-12-F Multiple Family Residential Districts. A map of the area was shown on the Vu Graph. It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that the rezoning be approved with the site-plan-review criteria (Exhibit B of the memo to Council dated January 12 , 1982) . If Council concurs, it is recommended that the negative declaration be ratified, that the recommendation be approved, and that the City Attorney be asked to prepare an ordinance for consideration at the next regular meeting. Mrs. Gard inquired about the reason for the one "no" vote from the Planning Commission. Mr. Perry advised that the Planning Commissioner had concerns regarding the project' s effect on the Canby-Hilltop- Cypress overcrossing. Mrs. Gard also expressed concern regarding the 15 foot front setbacks and ' Mr. Perry advised that, for a major arterial , this is as much as one could expect in this type of development. Mr. Frank Kesterson, 1126 Old Alturas Road, stated he is not totally opposed to the project but to the timing of the project. He felt other important matters should be settled first which should be addressed in an E. I .R. He pointed out several areas which he felt should be considered before granting the rezoning such as , development plans for the property, drainage improvements , traffic problems, grading, pedestrian safety, utility capacity, and growth inducement. Mr. Leonard Bandell , attorney representing the applicant, stated that the net acreage of the property is equal to the General Plan requirements. He said that staff is satisfied that any traffic hazards will be alleviated by utilization of the extension of Churn Creek Road and the realignment of Dana Drive. He noted that the Planning Commission may require an E. I.R. at the time of lot split application or at other times throughout the development process. He requested that Council approve the rezoning as recommended by staff. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Council makes the following findings re Rezoning Application RZ-4-81 , by the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company: 1 . Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan. 2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form. 3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use. 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California. and, ratifies the Negative Declaration approved 9 pp by the Board of Administrative Review on July 28, 1981 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1/18/82 17 • 1 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff re Rezoning Application RZ-4-81 , by the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for consideration at the next regular meeting. The Vote: III , Unanimous Ayes S RESOLUTION - re Abatement Proceedings on Property at 819 West Street, owned by Larry D. Overman City Attorney Hays advised that the Building Official has referred this matter to his office for commencement of abatement proceedings, because there exists on the subject property a residential building which constitutes a health and safety hazard. Letters to the property owner and conversations with his representative have thus far had no actual results. 3`"2- j Mr. Hays stated that the Housing Counselor has expressed that 1 rehabilitation is feasible and that the building qualifies for rehabilitation assistance if the owner wishes to take advantage of this, but she recommends that the abatement process go forward to assure that some action is taken by the owner to correct the situation. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that ' Resolution No. 82-11 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under z Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding (owned by Larry D. Overman, 819 West Street). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None • III Resolution No. 82-11 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. I LEASE AGREEMENT - Alton 0. Chatham MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving a Lease, covering approximately 132 acres of City owned property, the site of the old Enterprise sewage treatment plant, between the City and o�/ Alton 0. Chatham, for winter and early spring grazing for his cattle, at the rate of $150 per year. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes S AGREEMENT - Shasta Dam Area PUD MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher /-1-11approving an extension of an existing Agreement with Shasta Dam Area PUD, in which the City pays the District $100 per acre foot for filtering water /53 i from Shasta Lake which serves a portion of the old Buckeye County Water 4 District. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1 4 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - Servicemaster MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard J � approving an amendment to the contract with Servicemaster, adding cleaning of the upstairs restrooms at the Redding Municipal Airport, for an additional $124 per month. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes i a 4 REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY - re Action on Referendum Petition for Ordinance No. 1562, re the City' s Interest in the Arizona Nuclear Power Project i 'Ilc City Attorney Hays stated that since the referendum petitions with regard �y T to Ordinance No. 1562 have been certified as adequate to place the question 1 before the voters, it is in order for Council to review its previous action 1 and either act to repeal the Ordinance or move that the question of the Ordinance' s approval be placed before the voters. t 1 1/18/82 18 r • A request was received from the "Citizens for an Informed Nuclear Decision" r to make a presentation to Council this evening. L MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard i approving the request from the "Citizens for an Informed Nuclear Decision" i. to make a presentation to Council of not longer than ten minutes. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh 5 Noes: Council Members - Fulton Absent: Council Members - None T Mr. Paul Hughes , 697 Mary Street, expressed concern that one of the prime contractors for the Arizona Nuclear Power Project has a reputation for cost overruns. He pointed out that this plant will be using some new technology i with some unique features, for which no experiential guides are available. ? He stated that the reactors are larger than ever used before and transport- ing them will be extremely expensive. Mr. Hughes further noted that nuclear power plants are normally built near lakes or rivers, but because i there are no such resources available to cool the reactors, massive cooling towers using piped water will be used, at a very high cost. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton directing that Ordinance No. 1562, authorizing M-S-R to issue revenue bonds, including temporary notes , to provide for the purchase of an interest in the Arizona Nuclear Power Project from El Paso Electric 1. Company, be placed before the electorate at the next appropriate election idate. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Calling Election, Establishing Ballot Measures and Setting Guidelines for Arguments and Rebuttals to Ballot Measures L City Attorney Hays submitted a resolution which will officially establish the April 13 election and the matters to be presented to the voters at that time. L/L/ MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that I1-1)6° Resolution No. 82-12 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the / 0 City of Redding calling an election, establishing ballot measures , and 4 3 setting guidelines for arguments and rebuttals to ballot measures. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None iAbsent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 82-12 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Election Officers and Polling Places MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 82-13 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appointing election officers and fixing compensation for said election officers and designating polling places for each election precinct and designating consolidation of election precincts for the 2 4 LI General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Redding on Tuesday, r April 13, 1982. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None 1 Absent: Council Members - None r Resolution No. 82-13 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilwoman Gard reported that she recently attended a meeting of the 1 (a Community Development Policy Committee of °the League of California Cities. r ri 1/18/82 19 This Committee is working on a comprehensive housing program for California cities and hopes to have the plan ready in one year. She asked for input from members of Council and staff and advised that the Division meeting, which will be entirely devoted to affordable housing in California, will be held in Chico on January 29, 1982. ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: Winesteak, Schneider Enterprises, Inc. 820 Butte Street a Civil Aeronautics Board: Order Authorizing Compensation, Air Oregon, Inc. Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association: Publicity ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:20 P.M. , Mayor Pugh declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: `S ATTEST: City Clerk 1 1 1 1 r 2 Yi! 7�JA 1/18/82 ti