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City Council, Adjourned Regular Meeting
Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg.
Redding, California
February 15, 1979
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 Noon by Mayor Demsher with the
following Council Members present: Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and
Demsher.
Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney,
Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director
Harris, Electric Director Simpson, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations
Reynolds, Deputy Planning Director Perry, Airports Manager McCall, and
Deputy City Clerk Richter.
PROPOSED COUNTY JAIL FACILITY
Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item.
Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed the Planning
Commission statement letter dated February 14, 1979, to the Shasta County
Board of Supervisors re the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed
jail facilities. Said letter is hereby made a part of these minutes by
reference. Mr. Harris pointed out that the Planning Commission feels that
three areas are not adequately addressed in the final E.I.R. as follows:
1. Lack of overall long-range planning for the vicinity
surrounding the courthouse;
2. Present and future parking needs;
3. Impact of the height of the proposed structure.
Councilman Fulton stated that he is in agreement with the content of said
letter, but questions why the Planning Commission Chairman directed his
communication to the Board without first obtaining Council support. He
did not feel the Commission should write directly to the Board.
Mayor Demsher said he did not personally object to the Commission writing
directly to the Board. He noted that the Couuiiission has expressed its
views to the Board in the past and Council expressed no concern. Mr. Demsher
said he feels the Planning Commission is more aware of planning matters and
that although the Council has delved into certain issues, such as the jail,
he thinks the Planning Department, working along with the Planning Commission,
is more adequately equipped to respond to issues pertaining to planning
matters. He indicated he feels the Commission should act independently of
the Council when matters concern them directly.
Councilwoman Gard recommended that Council endorse the Planning Commission
statement in addition to submitting a Council position statement pertaining
to the matter. Mrs. Gard said she feels Council should be represented at
the Board public hearing on February 20 regarding the jail E.I.R.
Mr. Kirkpatrick advised Council that he had spent some time with County
Public Works Director Curry discussing alternate plans for the jail. He
noted that although the County does not feel the alternate plans are feasible,
he thinks they are. He pointed out that it appears the alternate solution
for a facility of lesser height may cost more and possibly be more expensive
to operate, but that he would be willing to support such a plan. He advised
Council that the alternate proposal that was presented to him was for a
structure that would rise 47 ft. on West Street and 57 ft. on Court Street.
He said he questions the cost figures. He feels they are excessive and not
totally justifiable.
Mayor Demsher concurred that if the two proposals are studied in depth, and
contain similar square footage, he doubts the difference in cost would be
substantial. Mr. Demsher said that a 118-ft. building in the middle of
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downtown Redding is an excessive proposal and Council needs to respond as
to how the community feels about such a proposal. He feels that Council
needs to oppose the height of the structure. He noted that the parking
discussed in the E.I.R. merely meets today's needs and does not make
provision for future needs. He expressed concern that there will be a need
for expansion of the facilities in the courthouse vicinity beyond what
exist now or is presently proposed, and those problems that may be created
by that expansion, inclusive of the traffic and parking issues, have not
been adequately addressed in the E.I.R. Mr. Demsher said that the purpose
of the E.I.R. is to point out the problems of the proposal which he feels
has not been done. Mr. Demsher adamantly stated that Council needs to take
a position and send a representative to present Council's views to the Board
of Supervisors.
Councilman Kirkpatrick asked fellow Council Members if they were in agreement
with the Planning Commission statement letter. Council Members answered in
the affirmative.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that
Council support and endorse the Planning Commission statement letter pertain-
ing to the proposed County Jail E.I.R. ; that Council submit a statement
pointing out that the items hereinbefore discussed by Mayor Demsher pertain-
ing to height, parking and future development of the courthouse vicinity
are not adequately addressed in the E.I.R. ; and, advising the Board of Super-
visors that Council will support an alternate acceptable plan for a structure
of lesser height.
Councilman Fulton said he is in accord with what Council Members have said,
but feels Council can only go so far in presenting its views. He feels the
public needs to present its views on these issues at the hearing also. He
noted that it is important for Council to maintain the good rapport that has
been attained with the Board.
Mayor Demsher pointed out that 1600 persons have indicated opposition to
the proposal by signing a petition which has been submitted to the Board.
In addition, an effort has been made to work together with the Board on
areas of mutual concern to the City and the County and it appears obvious
that the proposed jail facility is such a mutual concern. He said that he
did not feel that he could support a building twice as high as any building
in the community and that some alternative solutions needs to be proposed.
Councilwoman Gard noted that as early as September of 1978, she submitted
a report to Council stating the same concerns that have been stated today.
She pointed out that these same concerns have been expressed repeatedly
over a 15-16 month period and because we are nearing the end of the E.I.R.
process, and the County will be making its ultimate decision soon, it appears
that Council should reiterate its position and how strongly it feels about
the proposal.
Mayor Demsher said that he has received many phone calls from persons who
oppose the proposal and that Council's position in this matter is repre-
sentative of the citizenry it represents.
Councilman Kirkpatrick said that Council needs to tell the Board what it
will support. The E.I.R. does not present an alternate plan, but the
alternate proposal discussed with Mr. Curry for a structure with a height
of 47 ft. on West Street and 57 ft. high on Court Street is something
Council can endorse. Councilman Kirkpatrick said he believes Council is
taking the right step by presenting a proposal it will support.
Mayor Demsher called for a vote on the existing motion on the floor.
The Vote: Unanimous lyes with Councilman Pugh abstaining.
Council concurred that it will be represented at the public hearing on
February 20, 1979.
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ORDINANCE - Prohibition of Alcoholic Beverages in Downtown Areas
MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Pugh that
Ordinance No. 1431 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Chapter 6. 38 of the Redding Municipal Code by
adding thereto Section 6.38.060, prohibiting consumption of alcoholic
-1) beverages in the Redding Downtown Mall and Downtown Parking Lots.
\li ' Voting was as follows:
{\\ Ayes : Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Demsher
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 1431 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
AWARD OF BID - Construction of Addition at Municipal Airport Terminal
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh that
Council makes the following findings regarding Public Works Project No.
9142 (Bid Schedule No. 1075) , by the City of Redding, proposing to add
2,000 square-feet of floor area to the Redding Municipal Airport terminal
building:
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;
\ 1 4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California,
and, ratifies the Negative Declaration approved by the Board of Administrative
Review on February 8, 1979. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard
approving the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule
No. 1075, Construction of Redding Municipal Airport Terminal Addition, be
awarded to Gifford Construction Company on their low bid in the amount of
$116,781.00.
Voting was as follows :
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Demsher
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Note that no provision is made for this item in the 1978-79 fiscal budget.
AGREEMENT - Between City and P.G.& E. re Acquisition of the Enterprise
Electric Facilities
Mayor Demsher asked Councilman Pugh to present the proposal for acquisition
and sale of the P.G.& E. electrical facilities in Enterprise.
Councilman Pugh said that Council Members have been presented the proposed
draft sales agreement with P.G.& E. which is hoped will be the final
agreement. He pointed out that the price of $7,600,000 is somewhat higher
than the price discussed prior to annexation of the Enterprise area; however,
additional facilities are being acquired which the City did not contemplate
purchasing. These facilities include acquisition of the Churn Creek Sub-
• `> station and the transmission line that runs from the P.G.& E. Keswick Switch-
yard to the City of Redding and on to the Churn Creek Substation. He stated
that these items are of great benefit to the City in its long-range plan
for power development. It is anticipated that the Enterprise citizens will
be on the line with City power by August of 1979.
Mr. Pugh said that it is felt that the program and price being paid for the
facilities are fair, equitable and reasonable to all citizens involved.
He pointed out that attached to the draft agreement is a letter from the
City Manager, dated February 13, 1979, assuring that adequate funds are
available for consummation of this purchase. Also, there is a supplemental
letter to the City from P.G.& E. , dated February 2, 1979, presenting
construction costs for field work to be performed by P.G. & E. to enable
the transfer of P.G.& E. 's electrical facilities to the City.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that
Resolution No. 79-40 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving certain agreements concerning the acquisition
by City of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's electric facilities in the
Enterprise Annexation area, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager
to execute said agreements on behalf of the City.
Voting was as follows :
Ayes: Council Members - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, Pugh, and Demsher
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 79-40 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Councilman Pugh expressed Council's appreciation to Assistant City Manager
Courtney, City Attorney Murphy and Electric Director Simpson who worked
tactfully and diligently in the negotiation process. He also thanked
Mr. Brickwood for keeping the communication lines open between his office
and those of Mr. Svensson of the Redding P.G.& E. office and Mr. LaRue
of the Red Bluff office for the purpose of submitting negotiations back
and forth.
Mayor Demsher commended those involved for the smooth and timely manner
in which this matter has been brought to a conclusion.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 12:30 P.M. , Mayor Demsher
declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: Mayor
Mildred L. Brayton, City erk
By: jQ
Ethel A. Richter
Deputy City Clerk