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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1974-03-18 30 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. ' Redding, California March 18, 1974 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegi�ance to the Flag was led by Police Chief Whitmer The invocation was offered by the Reverend Don Palmer of the Good News Rescue Mission. The meeting was cal�led to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Pro Tem Denny. I City Clerk Brayton admimstered the Oath of Office to Councilmen Anderson, Demsher�, and Pugh. Roll was taken and the following Councilmen were present: A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, A.ssistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness , Planning Director Harris , Personnel Director Reynolds , Street Superintendent Galusha, A.ssociate Planner Owen, Assistant Planner Perry, and City Clerk Brayton. ELECTION OF MA.YOR A.ND VICE MA.YOR Councilman Fulton nominated Councilman Denny for the office of Mayor. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilrnan Pugh that the nominations for Mayor be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Denny was elected Mayor by unanimous ballot. I �j� Councilman Anderson nominated Councilman Fulton for the office of L Vice Mayor. Councilman Fulton nominated Councilman Anderson for the office of Vice Mayor. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman Pugh that the nominations(for Vice Mayor be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s Councilman Fulton was elected Vice Mayor by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher , Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilrnen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Fulton I A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1974 and of the adjourned regular meeting of March 12, 1974, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote� Unanimous A.yes C OMMUNICA TIONS / Pete Rand ��lO A. comrriunication was received from Pete Rand, 2130 Branstetter Lane regarding the need for more bicycle paths. National Foundation-March of Dimes � -i A. request was received from The National Foundation-March of s� Dimes to conduct a "Walkathon" in the City of Redding on Satur- day, April 6. Police Chief Whitmer reported that the proposed route had been z•eviewed and he could foresee no problem. i II i � 31 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the request of The National Foundation- March of Dimes to conduct a "Walkathon" in the City of Redding on Saturday, A.pril 6. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 5hasta County Ambulance Society A. communication from the Shasta County Ambulance Society, dated March 13th, requesting a rate increase, was referred ��� to the A.mbulance Council-Staff Comrriittee for review and recommendation to Council. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A.ND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Accounts Payable Register No. 18, check nos. 30171 to 30379, inclusive , in the amount of $304, 363 .61 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 19, check nos. 58902 to 59200, inclusive, ��� salaries in the amount of $110, 529 .81 for the period February 28, 1974 through March 9, 1974, be approved. Total $414,893.42 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None TREA.SURER'S REPORT CounciTman Anderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's �(� A.ccountability for the month ending January 31 , 1974 to be $7 , 166, 770 .79• /�T CLAIMS FOR DA.MAGE - 1st hearing Mr.. and Mrs. Merv Arenchild, Jr . - Claim filed 3/4/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman � , Fulton that the Claim for Damage filed by Mr, and Mrs . Merv ��J Arenchild, Jr . on March 4, 1974 be approved in the amount of $195 .98, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Com- mittee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Richard D. Youn� - Claim filed 3/6/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damage filed by Richard D , Young on /�� March 6 , 1974 be referred to the City A.ttorney and the City Insur- ance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of April 15 , 1974. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Perry Willburn - Claim filed 3/14/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damage filed by Perry Willburn on March ��� 14, 1974 be referred to the City Insurance Committee, and .the City Clerk be instructed �o reset the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of April 1 , 1974. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIM FOR DA.MAGE - 2nd hearing Wanda Tipton - Claim filed 2/6/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Wanda Tiptonon February 6, 1974 be denied, and that Mrs. Tipton be advised to /,�� - file a Claim with the County of Shasta. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I 32 RESOLUTION - Limited Parking MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton 'that Resolution No. 74-14 be adopted, a resoTution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a "Limited Parking - 12 j/� / Minutes" zone on the north side of Tehama Street immediately east ��� of the California-Market Street alley. Voting was as follow's: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ! Resolution No. 74-14 on file in the office of the City Clerk, ORDINANCE - re Card Rooms MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1157 be waived, and that The City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1157 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 10 of the Redding City Code , 1g59, as amended, by repealing Section 10-16 and substituting therefor a new Section 10-16 , pertaining to dealers, cappers , boosters and other employees of card rooms . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilrrien - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1157 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA NC E - r e Sanitary Landfill MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that full reading of Ordinance No. 1158 be waived, and that the / �� City Attorney be inst�rueted to scan same . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinanc�e.�No: 1158 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 14 of the Redding City Code , 1959 , as amerided, by repealing Section 14-4. 1 and adding A.rticle IV, pertaining to the City's sanitary landfill. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Couricilrrien - None � � - Ordinance No. 1158 on file in the office of the City Clerk. A.WA.RD OF BID - Pad Type Distribution Transformer MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the;recommendation of 'the City Manager that Bid ���� Schedule No. 730 , 750 KVA Pad Type Distribution Transformer , be � awarded to Redding Industrial Electric on their low bid of $9 , 009. 00, sales tax included. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 33 _ _ . .. . . _ . _ REZONING A.PPLICATION - RZ-2-74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman ��� Demsher that a Public Hearing be set for ?:30 P.M. , April 1 , 1974. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes USE AGREEMENT - Heat Lamp Vacuum Duplicator Council was requested to approve a Use A.greement between the County of Shasta and the City for a heat lamp vacuum duplicator. Under the � >O terms of �he agreement, the City will have the use of the machine, ! subject to certain conditions for a period of 18 months and will then have �.,/ option to purchase the machine at a total cost of $1, 044.75, or a savings �c�/� of about 20% of the current price of the machine. Mr. A.rness explained that che function of the machine will be to rehabilitate signs for the City. It was agreed that the matter will be brought back to Council at the end of the 18-month period, before purchase of the machine. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the Use Agreement between the County of Shasta and the City of Redding for a heat lamp vacuum duplicator, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEA.RING - Planned Development A.pplication PD-2-73 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Public Hearing on Planned Development Application � � '� PD-2-73. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: A.ffidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing A.ffidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated 3/15/74 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning Director Harris pointed out on the Vu Graph the location of the proposed project, which contains 8 acres and lies between Heritage Plaza and Del Mar Subdivision, and reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in a memo to Council dated March 15, 1974, which memo is made a part of these minutes by reference. A.n architectural drawing of the proposed project was also shown to Council. It is the recommendation of the. Commission that the rezoning from "R-1" to "PD" Planned Development District be approved, subject to the 12 conditions set forth in the memo dated March 15th. Councilman Demsher asked if the City had any long-range plans for installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of North Market Street and Del Mar A.venue. Mr. Harris, replied that.a�t the pre-sent time staff is not contem- plating a traffic signal at that location but, with the advent of developrnent in;�this, area, as well as to the east,• that particular intersection will have to be considered in the future. Mr. Harris noted that there is a problem of access to a private garage belonging..to.a property owner on Christine A.venue, access to which is through the subject property, but stated that this issue is a civil matter between the property owner and the developer. i 34 � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Council- man Pugh that:the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.y e s MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Council- man Pugh approving the recomrnendation of the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � Councilman A.riderson offered Ordinance No. 1159 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959 , as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real prop.erty in the City of Redding and placing said property in Planned Development District (PD-2-73) PUBLIC HEA:RING -� Amendment Request to PD-3-72 � The hour of 7:30 P.M: having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Public Hearing on the Amendment Request to PD-3-72. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: A.ffidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Heax.i�ng Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated 3/15/74 The City Clerk read letters of protest from the following persons: /f/� Carolyn A.11red, 25 Power Line Road �f� Tammy Nichols, 2350 Cliff Drive Martha S. Harrison, 1928 Twin View Boulevard Planning Director Harris reviewed the history of PD-3-72 , noting that in March, 1973, the City Council granted final approval of the construction of an eight-story, 53-unit apart- ment building,` subject to 11 conditions. The applicant has since re-evaluated the project and concluded that certain amendments would be necessary; i.e. , a change in the con- figuration of tlie building, the addition of covered parking spaces, and ari increase in d`ensity from 52 to 64 apartment units. Council was shown architectural drawings of the pro- posed amended project. Mr. Harris stated that it is the recorr�iendation of the Planning Commission that the project as proposed be; approved, subject to the conditions as noted in the staff report dated March 15 , 1974, which report is made a part of these minutes by reference. i Mayor Denny questioned access to the "round house" located in the lake adjacent to the project. Mr. Harris said that access will be �through the development and that two parking spaces are to i e provided for this structure . Councilman Demsher noted that from the sketches it appears that more than 50% of the property is covered by asphalt. Mr. Harris replied that the water area that is included in this Planned Development District applies as part of the open space and, by including the water area and the balconies, which also qualify as open space, the open space requirements are met. Councilman Demsher asked if oil leakage from the parking area would drain int:o the lake. Mr. Spaid confirrned that it would, the same as the City storm drains in the area that drain into the lake. i . . . 35 Council compared drawings of the original project with the current project, and were advised that 86 parking spaces were provided in the original .project as compared with 113 in the current proposal. Councilman A.nderson noted that the original project was approved because of the open space concept, which is lost with the proposed carports. The following persons appeared in opposition to the amend- ment of PD-3-72: Dan Frost, 297 Weldon, spoke of his objection to the original project and feels the amendments to the project are even more objectionable. He stressed the.fact that the density would be increased 25%, which would mean a 25% increase in the number of vehicles on the premises. Mr. Frost believes the amendments must be looked at in light of the total project. Mr. William Krejci, 2138 Park Marina Drive, opposes the project because of the traffic it would generate. He noted that Park Marina Drive is used by a trucking firm for access to the freeway and, in addition, the City has established a bicycle lane on this street. He also objects to the high rise building which would block the view of residents in the area. Sara Frost; 297 Weldon, favors the Planned Development District concept but believes it lose_s its value when water and balconies are considered as open space, although technically they satisfy the requirements . Mrs. Frost also referred to the issue of flood plain zoning. Donna Hord., 625 -Loma�, stated that 's�lie-avas-not speaking� either for or against the project but felt the Gounci�l must k-eep i�ts perspective with respect to growth and development in the City. As an example, she spoke of the resistance of many local people when Shasta Dam was to be constructed: � ' , MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- man Pugh that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s Councilman Pugh asked if the three amendments could be considered indeperident.ly, :: , _ . _ . ,. Mr. Spaid said he would be agreeable to this. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by �Council- man Eulton approving the proposed amendment to PD=3=72 concerning the change in configureation of the building. • � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Counci�lmen - A.nde'rson; Fulton•; -Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - Demsher A.bsent:� � �.iuncilmen = None �� � � . _,,; , • . MOTION: Made by Councilman Pu,gh, .seconded by Councilman Demsher disapproying the :amendment,to .PD-3-,72 pertaining to covered. parking. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , .Fulton,;and_Pugh Noes: Councilmen - Denny� � Absent: Councilmen - None 36 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the amendment to PD-3-72 pertaining to increased density. , Voting was as follows: , . Ayes: Councilmen - A.nders:on, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - Demshe'r" � Absent: Councilmen - None Councilman D�msher asked how site development is con- trolled and was advised that preliminary plans are submitted for the purpose of rezoning, but that final plans, including site development plans , etc. , have to be approved by the Board of Administrative Review before any building permits can be issued.� i MOTION: Made by ,Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the decision of Council regarding t.he amendments be referred.ba'ck to the Planning Commission for review, with the understanding that the approval of change in configuration of the building and density is subject to the 11 conditions imposed by the Commission. , The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � Mr. Frost said it is his belief that the;a.ction taken by Council is invalid, ,inaemuc,h as Councilman A.nderson had abstained from voting on�the original project because of a conflict of interest and therefore was not eligible to vote on the amendments. Councilman Ariderson said he had not stated that there was a conflict of, interest; he had abstained from voting because, at the time, he was contemplating the construction of a high-rise structure. .He feels the issue: of: a high-rise .str,ucture is not now the ques.tion.,, , ; � City Attorney 1Vlurphy said that in his opinion there was no law that required Councilman Anderson's abstention on the original project, and ke feels there is no law that.would require his abstention on the amendments. . PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning A.pplication RZ-1-74 The hour of 7:30 P,M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Public Hearing on Rezoning A.pplication RZ-1,-74, . _ The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: /�� Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated 3/14/74 The City C,lerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and� the_Mayor ascertained that there were.no., protests from the. floor. Planning Direc�tor Harris pointed out on the Vu Graph the, location of the �property proposed to.be rezoned, which is at 925, 938, and 1105 Grange Street, and reviewed the recoinmendation of the Planning Commission as contained in a memo to Council dated March 14, 1974, which memo is made a part of these minutes by reference. It is the recom- mentation of the Commission that subject property be rezoned from "R-3" Multiple Family Residential District to "C-3" Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial District. 37 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by � Councilman Fulton that.the Public Hearing be closed. ;The Vote: Unariimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1160 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 195g, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (RZ-1-74) PUBLIC HEARING - re A.batement of structures on Baldwin property The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Public Hearing re report and account of cost of abatement of unsafe and unsightly buildings and structures on Robert Baldwin property, 2124 Linden A.venue, Redding. The following documents are on file in the office of the City ���� Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Hearing and Report and Account of Cost of A.batement Affidavit of Mailing - " " " The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 74-15 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and confirming report and account of the cost of abatement of unsafe and unsightly buildings on the Robert Baldwin property, 2124 Linden Avenue, Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-15 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROUTINE COMMUNICA TIONS A.pplication of Gr eyhound Line s to PUC r e incr ea se in rate s � �� Decision re application of Greyhound Lines (Interim Order) � t'' � PUC Investigation re establishment of list of grade crossings � � / � a PUC Notice of Hearing re establishment of list of grade crossings 3 l Stol Air, Inc. , objection to PUC application of Marin Aviation, Inc . � C � Application for Alcoholic Beverage License � h� Lim's Cafe , 592 N. Market Street � r 38 I � ADJOURN�MENT � � � � • , There being'no fizrther b.usiness , at.the, hour of 9:.05 P.IVI. , on the motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilrrian Fulton, the meeting was adjourned. . A.PPROVED:' • � � � Mayor , , , A.TTEST: Cit Clerk . ' - ' , . ... ' - . � , . . � . ; ,� . . �.