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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1975-02-18 _ ___ __ .. _ __ _ . 21� ; City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California February 18, 1975 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Planning Director Harris . The Invocation was offered by the Reverend Bill Hendrix, Pastor of Christian Church of Redding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. A.bsent: Councilman A.nderson Also present were Assistant City Manager Courtney, City A.ttorney Murphy, Public Works Director A.rness, Director of Planning and Community Development Harris , Director of Electric Department Simpson, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds, Street Division 5uperintendent Galusha, Associate Civil Engineer Mathis, Airports Manager McCall, A.ssistant Planner King, and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh; seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1975, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Lorenz Hotel A communication was received from the Shasta County Demo- cratic Club urging Council to assist in any way possible to forestall closure of the Lorenz Hotel, ' Petitions were submitted requestingthe reestablishment of the Lorenz Hotel as a low rent home for the elderly. Cecilia � McLaughlin appeared before Counil on behalf of the more than '��`� 1800 signers of the petition and expressed the hope that Council can do something with respect to renovating the Loren.z� Hotel. She mentioned the possibility of a non-profit organization pur- chasing the hotel and renovating it. The Mayor advised Ms . McLaughlin that Council has a genuine interest in preserving this facility for the use of senior citizens and noted that,after a public hearing this evening, Council will consider amending the General Plan to include a Housing Assist- ance Plan which would provide the criteria to proceed in matters of housing. Redding Yellow Cab Company In a letter to Council dated Febr.uary 12, 1975 , the Redding Yellow Cab Company requested that taxi cab rates be increased to 90 cents for the first 1 /4 mile, 20 cents for every 1/4 mile ` thereafter, and $12 .00 per hour waiting time, citing increased ��,1'�� costs of fuel, parts , and labor as the basis for the request. With the approval of Council, Mayor Demny referred.this request to the City Manager, A.ssistant City Manager, and City A.ttorney for review and recomrriendation. ' NOTE: Written Communications continued on page 22 and 26 22 � Mercy Hospital Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. � ��'�.� `"��' MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman , ='`' Deriz�shen .appr..oding request of Mercy �Hospital for transfer of ambulance license from 1972 Dod Van, I.D. No. B25A.EU571303 to Chevrolet/Wolf Coach, I, D. No. CCZ335B119672 . The Vote: . Unanimous A.yes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. A.PPROVAL OF A.CCOUNTS PA.YABLE AND PAYROLL , MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 16, check nos. 35696 to 35850, in= clusive, in the amount of $127, 888.68, be approved and paid, and that /- Payroll Register No. 17, check nos. 66618 to 66943, inclusive, salaries j�j �U • in the amount of $131 , 686.30 for the period January 26, 1975 through � February 8, 1975, be approved. Total $259, 574.98 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen, - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: ,Councilmen - None Absent: Goun�cilmen - Anderson ' RESOLUTION� - re S�op Sign ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 75-15 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council l� /> of the City of Redding ordering the installation of a stop sign against �� `� northbound traffic on Deodar Way at Keswick Dam Road Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 75-15 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Stop Sign MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman � Pugh that Resolution No. 75-16 be adopted, a resolution of the. City ' Council of the City of Redding or.dering the installation of a stop sign �> , against westbound traffic on Industrial 5treet at Larkspur Lane. ' /�� Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen� - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: CouncilmenR - None A.bsent: Councilmen� - Anderson � � � M Resolution No. 75-16 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. , RESOLUTION - re Parking Limitation MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 75-17 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a two hour parking limit on both sides of West Street from Placer Street to Tehama , jt� Street from 9:00 A. M, until 6:00 P.M. , excepting the East Side of I I� ��' West Street bet�;veen�Butte and Yuba Streets where a 30 minute parking limit exists � Voting was as follow�s: Ayes:_ Councilmeri - Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes; Councilmeri - None w Absent: Councilmeri - Anderson � Resolution No. 75-1�7 is on file in tlie office of the City Clerk. � � . . � �.. , •. � . . . . ,� . 23 A.WA.RD OF BID - A.luminum Underground Cable MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule �y� No, 789, A.luminum Underground Cable, be awarded to Consolidated ' Electrical Distributors on their low .bid of $9,778.50 , sales tax in- cluded. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson AWA.RD OF BID = 115 KV Insulators MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Counci�lman Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid ��/J� Schedule No.. 790, 115 KV Insulators, be awarded to Lapp Insulator Division, Interpace, on their low bid of $13,713. 16, sales tax in- cluded. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson REZONING A.PPLICATION - RZ-9-74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher �� that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , March 3, 1975, on Rezoning A.pplication RZ-9-74. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CYPRESS A.VENUE PROPERTY Planning Director Harris reviewed his memo to Council dated February 17, 1975 , regarding the request of Lou Gerard Motors to amend the re- strictions re Parcel 2 of the Cypress A.venue property, to allow a mobile home sales outlet on said Parcel. Mr. Harris noted that a Use Permit �� was approved by the Board of Administrative Review, subject to several conditions, including Council concurrence, after determining that a full EIR would not be required and after approval. of a Negative Declaration for the project. It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the amendment as requested and authorize the Mayor to sign the neces- sary documents. , Councilman Pugh asked the nature of the restrictions imposed, and Mr. Harris reviewed the nine restrictions . Russ Peterson appeared before. Council and said he felt it would be wrong to amend the restrictions . He recalled that other proposals were made at the time Council accepted the Lou Gerard offer and that Council had speci- fied that the use of the land would be restricted to automotive and related uses; i. e. , new and used automotive sales and service, truck sales and service, recreational vehicle sales and service, and boat sales and service. He referred specifically to the Taylor proposal. Mayor Denny said it was his recollection that Mr. Taylor was not inter- ested in using a major portion of the property and wanted unrestricted use. He further stated that it was the intention of the Committee that worked on this property disposal that it should be a use related to auto sales; the Committee thought of this as an auto center , and it was not the intent of the Committee that there should be discount stores, clothing stores , etc. Mr. Peterson said he believes that selling mobile homes is quite a differerit use than what� is specified in the deed restrictions. . � ' 24 � Todd Fineberg of the Record Searchlight asked why no EIR was required. ' Mr. Harris .stated that there was an EIR prepared on the.original sale of the property and on the main parcel :for the Lou Gerard development. In reviewing the :proposed mobile home sales lot usage, it was .determined ' that no additional EIR was required. •_ In reply to Mr. Fineberg's question as to whether a mobile home sales ; lot would be c;ompatible with parkland adjacent thereto, Mr. Harris said that withthe extensiie landscaping that is proposed, it would be compatible. Councilman Demsher indicated that he is not in favor of amending the restrictions. He is opposed to the. location of a mobile home sales lot in that location. It was pointed out that the present ,d:eed restrictions : would permit boat sales and repairs, used auto sales, and other uses i which, in the eyes of BA.R, would be equally unattractive.. . Mr. Demsher said he.would agree, but noted��. that that agreement has aiready been made and he does not favor broadening the restrictions . Councilman Pugh asked about the landscape requirem�ents on. Parcel 2 . Mr. Harris stated tKat in the sales agreement there were no specific landscape requirements imposed. Normally, when a use permit is approved there is a 5%-7% landscape requirement imposed; however, ' when BAR approved this Use Permit, 15% was required, as suggested , by Lou Gerard Motors to help make the area more compatibTe to the adjacent parkland. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that this matter be tabled until the meeting of March 3, �and that Council be provided with the Use Permit restriction and proposed plot plan prior to said'meeting. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes PUBLIC HEARING -� Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Construction Project, Phase VII The hour of 7:30 P.'M. having arrived, Mayor IDenny opened the , Public Hearing on Phase VII, Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Con- ��j ` struction Project. a_. `-� � � The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: ' Declaration9 of mailing and posting - Notice of Public Hearing , Report of S�perintendent of Streets , dated February 13, 1975 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests were � received; and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floory - � - The project ar�eas were shown on the Vu Graph and A.ssociate Civil Engineer� Mathis reviewed the scope of the project, MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- man Pugh that.the Public Hearing•be closed. . The=Vot�e: Unanimous A.ye s ' I . MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman � Demsher that Resolution No. 75-18 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the report of , the Superintendent of Streets on the cost of construction of cer- tain improvements in certain designated locations in the City of , Redding, and making assessments to pay the cost thereof. Voting was as follows: A.y.es: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Couneilmen - None A.bsent� Couneilmen - Anderson , i _____ __ _ ___ _ 25 Resolution No. 75-18 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEA.RING - A.mendment to General Plan (Housing A.ssistance Plan) The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened ' the Continued Public Hearing on an amendment to the General Plan (,Housing �A.s sistance Plan) . , Director of Planning and Community Development Harris re- viewed his memo to Council dated February 14, 1975, which sets forth in general what the Housing Assistance Plan en- compasses. Mr. Harris stated that the advantage of including �� the Housing Assistance Plan as part of the Redding General . Plan .is that it will provide the City with the means to control the location, type, and number of assisted housing units within the community, and noted that 100 of the units proposed during the first year of the Plan are for the Lorenz Hotel. Councilman Fulton raised the question of the possibility of the Five Counties Central Labor Council purchasing and renovating the Lorenz Hotel. Bob Miller of the Five Counties Central Labor Council said that they do not liave the financing to do it. He stated that the Council is only in the business to supply housing-for low income � citizens and, if they were able to obtain conventional financing to renovate the hotel, the rents would be $200-$300 per month. He noted that the Central Labor Council would like to see the Lorenz Hotel become a senior citizens facility for housing and ' will do everything possible to achieve this, whether it be through the City, County, or other, agency. : Dave Williams of the Shasta County Democratic Club asked about the cost involved and was advised that it was estimated at $1 ,900, 000. He said he had heard that it could be done for $90; 000. Larry Tilden, Manager of Heritage Plaza explained that there was an original figure of $104,000 from the Fire 1Vlarshal to bring the building up to minimum fire safety condition so that - the L,orenz Hotel Corporation could continue to operate the hotel. MOTION.: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilxizan Pugh that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes, ' RESOLUTION - Amending General Plan MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Council- man Fulton that Resolution No. 75-19 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by amending the Housing Element of said Plan by adding thereto a Housing Assistance Plan developed in compliance with regulations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilrnen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen�:- None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson . . � Resolution No. 75-19 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. F. . . .. . _. . . . . . . . . . ._ _ . . . .. . ._.�_. . .�.... . ...... ..... 26 ; WRITTEN� COMMUNICATIONS (continued from page 20) Redding Chamber of Commerce MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman , � Demsher referring the letter received from the Redding Chamber �Fj of Commerce �egarding the erection of a reader board/identifica- tion sign for the Redding Civic Audit.o.rium'to-the Parks arid Recre�.- tion Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Council , Coinmittee (Pu�gh and Fulton) and staff for review and recommen- dation, i The V�te: Unanimous A.ye s a FLOOD PLAIN AREA � Planning Direlctor Harris advised Council that the City has received confirmation from the A.rmy Corps of Engineers that the 100-year ' flood level through Redding is 80,000 cfs rather than the 120,000 cfs f ,/.�, that was their' previous estimate, Staff will base the City's appeal �� of the Special Flood-Hazard A.rea on the Corps' definition of a 100- year flood and on aerial photographs taken of the 79, 000 cfs Keswick Dam release last March. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRA.M Director of Planning and Community Development Harris submitted for Council consideration a proposed first-year budget for the Com- munity Development Program and staffing requireme'nts for implem- entation of the Program, as contained in his memo to Council dated February 17, 1975, ��;�`� '� '�� Councilman Pugh indicated that he would like a Council Committee appointed to review t�he proposed staff positions and salaries, noting that the data was not received to allow time for study. Other members of Council were in agreement. � Mr. Harris said he did not feel this was an unreasonable request and apologized for the de�lay in getting the material to Council, but said he would hope that the matter could be back on the agenda for the meeting of March 3 , as it is important that the Program be set up and estab- lished so that it can �e implemented as soon as it is approved by HUD, Mrs . Liz Reginato, Member of the Citizens Advisory Committee, urged Council!approval tonight in order that the application can be filed by March 1 . Slie said that if some modification is desired, it can be taken c,are of �later. MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that �',the ma�tter of the per sonnel budget and staffing positions be deferred until the meeting of March 3, 1975, and that the Mayor appoint a Council Comrnittee to review said budget and positions. The Vote� Unanimous A.yes Mayor Denny appoint'ed Councilman Demsher and Councilman Anderson as the Council' Comrriittee to review the above matter and report back to Council on March 3. Council was in agreement that the Community Development Program , and the first year bu�get should be adopted. RESOLUTION' - A.pproving Community Development Program and Budget MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher , that Resolution No. 75-20 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council , � _ _ � _._.____ _ _. _ _ _ _ . . ,_._.�___.._ _ __ ___- . _��___�___ _. __ _ .. _ . . ._ _ . . 27 of the City of Redding approving the Community Development Plan for the City and the proposed budget for the Community..Development Plan and Program. ; Voting was as follows: . : .. Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, .Pugh, and Denny Noes: . Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson . Resolution No. 75-20 is on file in the office of the City'Clerk. RESOLUTION - A.pproving A.greement with California Highway Patrol MOTION: Made by Councilman �lton, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 75-21 be adopted, a resolution of the ��>� City Council of the City of Redding approving an agreement between the City of Redding Police Department and the Department of California Highway Patrol pertaining to a training program to be provided by the Highway Patrol, and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the necessary agreement. Voting was as follows: _ A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson . Resolution No. 75-21 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. TRA.FFIC A.ND PA.RKING GOMMISSION RECOMMENDA.TION Stop Signs - Delta Street at Del Mar Avenue /�� l� MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that traffic on Delta Street be required to stop at:Del Mar A.venue, and in- str.ucting the City A.ttorney, to prepare the necessary resolution. The�Vate: � Unanimous A.yes . � , . . : . : _ . :. � ,. � , REDDIN.G MUNICIPA.L AIRPORT - A.greement with Keeline, Pizzi, & Young A.irports Manager Mc Call submitted, for Council consideration an agreement with the firm of Keeline, Pizzi, and Young for design of the A:ircraft Crash, Fire., and Rescue Equipment Building at Redding Municipal Airport at a cost of $3,000. Mr. McCall said the agreement has the approval of FA.A, and it is the recommendation of the Airports Commission,. the Gity Manager, arid the A.irport�s Manager-.thaf the firm of Keeline, Pizzi, and Young be retained to prepare the archi� � /;S� tectural designs for said building. � - . , . . . . . Mayor Denny asked if there was anything in the agreement regarcling the time line. Mr. McCall said there was nothing in the agreement; however, Mr . Young was at the meeting with FAA: and had indicated that his firm could meet the time line. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the agreement be:tween the City of Redding and Keeline, Pizzi, and Young, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on il behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I , � I � � � i � l i i I --- _. _ ..._..._ _._ �w._..._...s_._________._ _. __ _.�. _ _ - - � : 28 A.WA.RD OF BID - Television Ins.pection of Sewer Systems MOTION: Made by'Councilman Pug.h; �seconded b.y Councilman Fulton approving the�recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 792, Television Inspection of Selected Sections of the Redding - Twin View Sewer System, be �� awarded to Rodding - Cleaning Machines, Inc. , on their low bid of $19,387 .50. . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmenj - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny , Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson ABATEMENT� - Building at 1869 Eugenia Avenue City A.ttorney Murphy reported that the abatement of .the unsafe �,, and uns'ightly building at 1869 Eugenia Avenue, as ordered by � �� Resolution No. 74-18; has been completed satisfactorily; and the file on this matter is being closed. ABATEMENT - Casa Blanca Restaurant-Coffee-Shop-Lounge Building �,, City Attorneyi Murphy rep`orted that the abatement of the�Casa Blanca „�� Restaurant-Coffee Shop-Lounge Building, as ordered by Resolution .� No, 73-63, has been completed satisfactorily, and the file on this matter is being closed. REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Land A.cquisition for Clear Zones MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, 'seconded.by Councilman Fulton \r) approving the acquisition of 20 acres of land at the south end of Redding i � (� Municipal A.irport for 'clear zone purposes from Sanders �Construction Company for the net sum of $37,500: 00, and �authorizing the Mayor to . sign the necessary documents. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEA.SE TERIVIINA TI�ON - R. H. Quibell MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton � / , / approving the recomrnendation of the. City A.ttorney that .the lease `�� between the Gity of Redding and R. H. Quibell be terminated immed- ✓ iately., and tlie rent €or the year 1975 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous A.y e s � A.GREEMEN•T - Red�ding School District re tennis courts and irrigation , � system �.. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton ' � � � approving the agreement between the City of Redding and Redding School Distri'ct re illumination of six tennis courts and construction of automatic irrigation system at Sequoia School, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. The Vote , Unanimous Ayes � ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS ' � � � � � � �, � Notice of Public Hearing on proposed adoption of�agricultural „�� /� ._� solid waste management standards by the State 5olid Waste ' Management Board �( Shasta-Cascade Wonderland`A:ssn, publicity re Shasta Lake and Sacramento River � � � , Application to' PUC by Pacific Gas and Electric Company for ' �� (� authority to revise its gas service tariff I ' � w . .. _ .. ._ . ._..r. R____�_.. --.- _ T .__-___.._.A _ _ _ ._ ____ . � ._ _ . _. 29 A.DJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 8:35 P.M. , Mayor Denny declared the meeting adjourned. A.PPROVED: e ayor A.TTEST: Ci lerk