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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1974-07-01 9.9 City Council, Regular Meeting . , Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. � Redding, California July 1 , 1974 7:00 P. M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by A.ssistant City Manager Courtney. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Larry Bishop, Pastor of Evangelistic Drive In Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. Absent: 1Vone A.lso present were A.ssistant City Manager Courtney, Planning Director Harris, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds , A.ssistant City Engineer Lang, A.ssociate Planner Owen, A.ssistant Planner Perry, 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 June 17, 1974 and the minutes� of the adjourned regular meeting of June 28, 1974, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous. A.yes APPEAL OF PLA.NNING COMMISSION INTERPRETATION - Shasta Tire Planning Director Harris xeviewed the background of the appeal of the Planning Commission interpretation regarding uses within the "C-4" District. This involves the appropriateness of the establishment of a retail tire and service center at 1319 Placer Street. The Comxnission � found that the proposed use was not consistent with the intent and pur- pose of the "C-4" District, Mr. Jack Meyers (owner of the property) has appealed this interpretation and requests that Gouncil find that the �� proposed use is similar to those uses permitted within the "C-4" District. Mr. Harris said that both staff and the Commission recognize that'the present boundaries of the '!C-4" District require modification and that staff presented to the Commission a preliminary suggestion - in regard to potential changes in the zoning patterns . The Commission set a study session for July 22, 1974, and a public liearing has been scheduled for A.ugust 13, 1974. Mr. Harris stated that until precise zoning and measures designed to ensure compatible development are better defined, it appears premature to commit such a dominant site (1319 Placer Street) to the iase proposed, merely by means of an inter- pretation of the "C-4!' zone. ., Mayor Denny asked if-:bank5 in the "C-4" District were required to obtain use permits for their parking,.lots (not allowed in 'iC,-4" District) when they we,re.built. Mr. Harris said he was not certain as this had occurred prior to his arrival in Redding; however , use permits were , granted for expansion for Crocker, United California, Bank of A.merica, and Bank of.California for drive-in windows. Mr. Harris,noted that �, in the matter under consideration a use permit was not requested, only an interpretation of.the "C-4" District and, if Council reverses the decision of the Commission on the interpretation, the proposed use would still require a use permit by the Board of. A.dministrative Review before the actual construction could take place. In response to Councilman Demsher's inquiry,as ,to what othe.r activities could take place should the area be zoned "C-2", Mr. Harris stated � that ".C.-2" all�ows driv.e-in banks, drive-in restaurants , auto repair � � shops, service statio.ns, etc. � , ; , , _._._ . . _ . . ... .. , � 100 It was confirmed that�the proposed use would be limited to retail tire sales and service, arid that no recapping would be done. I Councilman Andersori asked what the basic difference is between the proposed use and the drive-in service offered by banks . Mr. Harris said that the purpose of the "C-4" District is to encourage pedestrian traffic and that, although the drive-in windows at banks do , involve automobiles , lit is a service to people, whereas the' proposed use would be servicin�g of automobiles. � , Don VincelTi, 815 Overhi-11 Drive, who wishes to establish a retail tire and service center at 1319 Placer Street, submitted sketches of the proposed building and said he did not feel it would be detrimental � to the area. He said;that he knew of six instances were businesses , similar to his were a�llowed in the "C-4" District; namely; Penney's ' A.uto Center, Charles Bu11, Herb Gimblin, and three L'ou Gerard locations. He also stated that the location already has established parking and driveways, and at pre sent about 40 car s are parked there comxnerci:ally,� whereas his business, would generate between 15 to 30 cars, Mr. Vincelli said he had heard that the location.was . being considered as a site for a bank•or savings and loan company, � but he produced documents indicating tliat the site had been rejected � in both instances as not being suitable. � Mr. Vincelli asked Council � to interpret the proposed use as one permitted in the "C-4" District. When asked what options were open to Council in considering this matter, Planning Director Harris said tha,t Couricil could: , 1) Overrule the findings of the Commis sion 2) Sustain the findings of the Commission � 3) Take no action i Mr. Harris noted, however, that if no action is taken, then the ruling � of the Gommission w'ould stand as•they have interpreted it; '� MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman � Demsher, that the proposed use be considered as a use permitted � in the "C-4" �District, subject to the issuance of a use' permit. The sVote: Unanimous Ayes 'r PUBLIC HEA.RING -�Rezoning Application RZ-4-74 � Councilman Andersoi abstained from discussion and voting on this item. The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Public Hearing on Rezoning A.ppiication RZ-4=74. � The following documents are on file in the office of the City � � Clerk: ; �/�.L� A.ffidavit of•�Publi�cation�- Notice-of Public Hearing ' 1 � A.ffidavit of rMailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated 6/27/74 ; ' � . � The City Clerk read a letter from the Redding Masonic Temple A.ssociation, dated�June 25 , 1974, protesting the rezoning. i � Planning Director Harris showed on the Vu Graph the area under � consideration for rezoning. Subject property is located on the west side of Masonic Avenue between the Masonic Temple and Ethe Operating Engineers' Local #3 Union Hall, and is currently � zoned "C-2" . The property owner desires to develop multiple ; family residential .units on the site. Mr. Harris reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in � a memo to .Coun'cil dated June 27, 1974, which memo is made a part of these mi,nutes by reference. It is the Cornmission's � recommendation that the property that is less than 20% slope 101 be rezoned to "R3-20-F" with the following site-plan-review criteria: • ... . . . , . .... 1.: .Landsca�ping a:nd screen fencing to be installed on. . the property lines where adjoining development is not residential, . . . . , . . 2. Sidewalk to be installed.at the time of development. 3. The street at the end of Masonic Avenue to be fully improved (curb, gutter,, and sidewalk) along the � south side of subject property, adjacent to 150. Masonic Avenue. The Commission further recommends that property over 20% slope be zoned "U-F" with the "F" site-plan-review to stipulate that the area is not to be developed. Mayor Denny questioned the zoning of a portion of the area as "U-F.", .which will.allow no development. . . . � y'� IVIr. Harris said that with a slope of 20%' or more,� construction ' is not economically feasible and it has been the practice of the Commission to exclude such areas from a rezoning application. To include the area could result in increased density in the usable (level) portion, with no construction on.the slope area. The following persons appeared on behalf of the Redding Masonic Temple A.ssociation and strongly protested the rezoning of sub- ject property on the basis that such rezoning would result in (1) diminution of the value of their:.property; (2) an increase in traffic; (3.) harassment of inembers attending functions at the , Temple, especially the young girls and elderly women, and (4) increased vandalism: George Sturm, 3410 Scenic Driv.e, : Paul M. Harris, 3373 Rancho Road �. �. . - Ferree Rhinehart, 1651 Canby Road Pabr_icia Quibell;=.:,3114 Brent Road Henry Littleton, 2872 Fairway A.venue Lenore Grant, 3656 Ricardo Drive Lenna.North, 3389 Walker Mine Road Ray Quibell, 2371 Eureka .Way ' Hazel Bartlett, 8.46„Florenc:e= ;- -..... ' . . - .:.� - .. ,. - . ., �:: _ _. : . - . It is the understanding of.the members of Redding Masonic Tample A.ssociation that the applicant intends to develop the property with low-cost housing. It was brought out that in other cities where Masonic Temples. are located adjacent=�to .low-cost .housing develop- ments, women have been subjected to indignities to the point where they no longer are able to attend evening affairs. It is felt that increased density, largely children, will add to the destruction of their property. They:noted that :_everi with the Redding Police. ' Department patrolling the area now, there have been incidents involving,theft�and vandalism;` and it i.s 'believed that �s�uch inci- dents would increase. . . , � _ . � With respect to diminution of value, it was recommended that if , j the applicant wants to develop multiple family`.residential.units , ; , he do so under the more restrictive "C-2" zoning. „ „ , � -. - , r . . ., . , . ; Reference.was made with respect to the interests, of Councilman A:nder�son�and Ernest Rothe in this :proj_ect. : - �, _ :,. . �. � - ; � , , � ,� i{ � �` �{ _ .__ -- - - - . . . . _ _... _ ... . . ;. . . . 1�2 I Jack Bowden, the applicant, said 'that he is not'talking Federal firia�nci'rig;'itliat �hi,�-�p'lan-is�-to construct.2.9. s.ingle and twa:unit apartments at a monthly rental of about $200. Later Mr, Bowderi stated that to date•there has been no financing and no plans� drawn and� that�he would not consider financing at the present high inte�rest rates. Mr, Bowden said that reference was made to Councilman A.nderson's and Ernest Rothe's inter- est in this matter, -and� he: stated that the property was bought ' and paid for by Jack Bowden, home owner. � In response to C�Iuncilman `Dems�her's inquiry as to� whether the members of the Masonic Temple A.ssociation would object to the apartments if they were built to "C-2!' standards , Mr. Sturm said there�would be no objection. , MOTION: Made �by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Gouncilman Fulton that the P�ublic Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous '' ' / / A.yes with Councilman Anderson abstaining. 1�t��-� .I , Gouncilman Fulton asked if inembers of the 1Vlas:onic Temple � A.ssociation had objected to the rezoning of property immed- ; iately north of tYieir building to the "-R3-20-F" zone, and was ; told there�was no objection. � J - � � Mr.-'Harris noted that although there are reductions� in �fire � zone.requiremerits urider- the "R3-20.=F" zone; there are� certain other requirements that would have to be met, such as ' yard` set:baek, which�are�not required in bhe "G-2!' zone. , MOTION: Made,by �Gouncilman Demsher, .seconded� by C.ouncilman � Pugh.approving the recorrim.endation of the Planning.�Comrr,;ssion, � and.instr.ucting the City Attor.ney. to prepare the necessar.y. ordinance. , Voting was as follows: � - ' A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Pugk, �and -Denny Noes: Councilmen - Fulton � Absent: C�ouncilmen - None . . ; A.bstain: �ouncilmen - A.nderson , Councilman Ander son noted that he abstained from dis cus sion and ; voting on this matter as he •own�s adjoining property. � � I . Councilman Pugh indicated that he:was��concerned by the comments ' made this evening by opponents of the rezoning. He doesn't feel that Redding cari be compared fairly,with the other cities men- tioned. Mr. Pu�gh said it has been his observation that residential i development a�ct�s� as a deterrent to anti-soeial actions rather than an encourageme�nt. • . Councilman Demsher concurred with the views of Councilman Pugh. � � WRITTEN COMMUIVICA:TIONS� - � Shas.ta:-Co.itnty.=Peace Officers' A.ssociation � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, ` seconded �by Councilman .�� Pugh approving�the"request of the Shasta County Peace Officers' A.ssociation for �permission to sell beer at La.ke Red'ding Park for the boat races on July 6, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � ... . � Reddin� Jaycees � � • '� � kMOTION: Made _by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman � Pugh approving the request of the Redding Jaycees for permission '" to sell beer at their Fourth of July Carnival in Caldwell Park. a `"�, The Vote: Unariimous A.yes f _ .. � � i 103 Finer Livin� �- . � ��` � � � A. letter of appreciation was 'r'eceived from Finer T;`'iving for � Council's support re Senate Bill -1361. � ' � Asphalt Cowboys � - - � - MOTION: Made by Councilman Eul:ton, �s'econded by Couri'cilman Pugh approving the request of the A.sphalt Cowboys for authoriza- �� ;� tion;to -se11 :beer at Lake Redding Park at the Annual Barbecue to be held on=July 14�, 1974. The Vote: Una�nimous A.yes� A PPROVA L OF A.0 COUNT5 PA YA.B LE A ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 25; 'check nos . 31759 to 32041, inclusive, in the amount �f $303, 037.22, and A.ccounts Payable Register No�. 1 , check nos. 32042 to 32053, inclusive, in the amount of $1 ,449.67, be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 26, �� check nos. 61087 to 61-416;. inclusive, -salaries�in the amount of $119,231.80, for the period June 2 , 1974 through June 15, 1974 be approved. Total $423,718. 69 � � ' Voting was-as follows: " � � � � A.yes: � Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None � •� � ' � - Absent: Councilmen = None TREA.SURER'S REPORT � �� Councilman A.nderson submitted a report showing Tota`l Tr,easurer's A.ccountability:a�s of May 31 , 1974 to be $7,658,435.23.� - CLAIM FOR PERSONA.L INJURY - lst hearing Diana Jo Rock - Claim filed 6/26/74 " ' � MOTION: Made .by Councilman A.nderson,. seeonded by. C,ouricil- man Pugh that the Claim.for Personal Injury filed by Diano Jo Rock on June: 26, 1974 be referred to the City A.ttorney and the ��- City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be insbructed.to reset the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of A.ugust 5, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes - - RESOLU�TION - .Pr.ohibiting Parking on Portion of Hillt.op Drive. . MOTION; �Made�.by:.Councilrnan Pugh; seeonaed by Co,unciJ.man /� Demsher tha.t Resolution No: �.74=69 be adopted, a. resolution-.of the . - //.� ,U City Council:of-the City of,Redding proliibiting parking;-at a11 times � on both sides of`Hilltop Drive between Cypress A.venue and Grove Street. � Voting was as follows:'- - , , . : _ A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, .Fulton, Pugh., :and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None . . Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-69 on file in the office of the City Clerk BUENA. VENTURA.�A.VENUE -�Engineering Study ' • ~ MOTION:: . Made.by Councilman Pugh, seconded by C.ouncilman.Demsher ��,� approving the .recommendation of the-Public. Works.Direc:tor:and t-he � ' Planning Directox ,that the <firm of W. A.. Gelonek & Affil'iates be retained to perform engineering services re Buena Ventura A.venue at a price not to exceed $56 ,500, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement. Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - A.ndersori, Demsher:,. Fu1�on,.,�P.ugh-,:-and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None � A.bsent: Councilmen - None ' i ; , � - . . . _ . _ . . . � . k i 104 � I PUBLIC WORKS' PLA.NNING REPORTS ' ��U ' A.ssistant City` Engineer Lang submi:tted the Public Works Plarining Report for the monthl of July, 1974. NOTICE OF C OMPLETION . MOTION: 1Vlade by,C;ouncilman Anderson; seconded by Councilman , Pugh accepting the project of Hilltop�Drive Constructiori -: Cypress ' :�� A.venue to Industrial Street, Bid Schedule No. 691 , as being com- pleted satisfactorily,� and instructing the City Clerk to�file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � . � „- . ._ . . _. . .. . .. .. , .� ... ; NOTICE OF'�C�OMPL,ETION MOTION: IVIade by C�ouncilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman � ��/ Pugh acce'ptirig the project�of Construction of Lake Boulevard between �O Highway 273 and Keswick Dam Road, Bid Schedule No. 678, as being completed `satisfactor`ily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a ' Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unaniinous A.yes ` A.WARD OF BID . . �. MOTION: Made by C,ouncilman Pugh, seconded by Councilma-n Fulton approving�the �recommendation of the Departmen,t of Public ' Works that Bid Sched'ule No: 753, East Cypress A.venue Traffic '' GT Islands and Median L�andscaping, be awarded to Enterprise Gardens. ! ,��j D�j on their low bid of $1�0,86 8.0 0. Voting was as follows: , „ . A.yes: Councilmen �- Anderson, Demsher,�Fulton, Pugh, and Denny � Noes: Councilme-n '- None - A.bsent: Councilmen '- None ...., ,...... _. ...... .......� ... ._.... . . . ._ ORDINA.NCE - re Sales in the Mall CTounc;ilxnan Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1171 for first reading, _an t ordinance of the City�Council of the City of Redding �ainending the ' �� Redding City Gode, 1i959, as amended, by repealing Section 19B-3 � and substitutirig ther'efor a new Sectiori 19B-3, pertaining to sales in '� the mall.� � . ` , ! RESOLUTION - A.batement of Property . � ' MOTION: Made by C'ouncilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman i Anderson that Resolution 1Vo, 74-70 be adop.ted, a'resolution .of;,the City Council of tlie City of Redding of intention to begin legal pro- ceedings of abatemen�t under Chapter 15 of the Redding City Code on ' i. certain real propertyin the City of Redding. (Owned by Albert S. , �� Froloff, 814`State -St�eet) � I Voting was as follows: ; A.yes: Councilmen �- A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny � Noes: Couricilmen'-� None Absent: Councilmen �- None � i , Resolution No. 74-70 on file in the office of the City Clerk. t '� � : PROMOTIONA.L A.GREEMENT - Redding Chamber of Commerce � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, ,seconded .by C,ouncilman i Dernsher approving the Agreement for community promotional funds � for the Redding Chamber of Commerc'e for the fiscal year ending I � �� June 30, 1975 , and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement. � , Voting_was as follows: � � Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, �Demsher, Fulton, Pugh,� and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None ; A.bsent: Councilmen '- None { � 't � . f R � � � 'f ' . 105 ' : � � � ,' ; PROMOTIONA.L A.GREEMENT � Redding Junior Chamber of Commerce �, MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman � Pugh approving the Agreement for corrununity promotional funds for J /� ' the Redding Junior Chamber of Corrnnerce for the fiscal year ending / "� ✓ June 30, 1975, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said A.greement ' on behalf of the City, Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugli, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None PROMOTTONAL A.GREEMENT - Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Assn. ,Inc. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the A.greement for community promotional funds � for the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssociation, Inc. , for the fiscal �� year ending June 30, 1975, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said ; A.greement on behalf of the City. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None ' Abs ent: Councilmen - None PROMOTIONA.L A.GREEMENT - Economic Development .Corporation of Shasta County MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilrnan A.nderson approving the A.greement for community promotional funds /� � for the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and authorizing tke Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. Voting was as follows: A.yes:� Councilmen•- Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None - PROMOTIONAL A.GREEMENT - Shasta County Safety Council MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman � Demsher approving the Agreement for community promotional funds �,� for the Shasta County Safety Council for•the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City, Voting was as follows: , A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - None ROUTINE COMMUNICATION5 Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssn. Publicity / � � ICCCNC Minutes of ineeting of June 18, 1974 �� ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: yor A EST: it Clerk