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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1978-01-031 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California January 3, 1978 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by KQMS News Reporter J.J. Johnson. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Glenn Ratcliff, Associate Pastor of Redding Church of the Nazarene. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Fulton with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton. Absent: None Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Director of Public Works Arness, Director of Planning and Community Development Harris, Director of Electric Simpson, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator Henson, Airports Manager McCall, City Clerk Brayton and Deputy City Clerk Richter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1977, as mailed to each Council- man. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Communication from Air Resources Board Data was presented to Council from the Air Resources Board. Various areas, including cities and counties, are now being identified as nonattainment areas for oxidant which were not previously designated as Air Quality Maintenance Areas. On August 7, 1977, Congress enacted 2 major amendments to the Clean Air Act. These amendments contain ' J_P� provisions affecting state and local actions concerning the attainment and maintenance of healthy levels of air quality. Several of these requirements are of immediate interest to state and local government and require prompt action as stated in the communication dated 12/16/77. This matter was referred to staff for study and recommendation. Communication from J. Pitts Elmore Council was furnished a copy of a letter from J. Pitts Elmore re levy of taxes on housing developments by school districts. Councilwoman Gard asked if there was new legislation allowing school districts to levy taxes themselves? i -r -) ZJ Councilman Demsher said that the Growth Management Committee had dis- cussed this and had agreed to send letters to school districts on progress of the study and also to obtain their input and reaction. Mr. Demsher said that he didn't recall any legislation allowing school districts to levy their own taxes. He added that it would be extremely difficult for the school districts to levy their own taxes since most of the districts in this area overlap into the County. This item was referred to the Growth Management Committee for study and recommendation. APPOINTMENT - Mosquito Abatement District MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the reappointment of Robert A. Woods as a member of the Mosquito Abatement District for another 2 year term. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 2 APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTER MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, check nos. 54907 to 55213, inclusive, in the amount of $1,074,511.20 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register 13, check \ nos. 95455 to 95964, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $246,551.69 for the period December 11, 1977 through December 24, 1977 be approved. Total $1,321,062.89 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 1st hearing Jon Harvey - Claim filed 12/29/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Jon Harvey on December 29, 1977 0 be referred to the City Insurance Committee, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of February 6, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Bill Peck - Claim filed 12/28/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh `} that the Claim for Damage filed by Bill Peck on December 28, 1977 \ be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of February 6, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Burger King - Claim filed 12/16/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Burger King on December 16, 1977 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of February 6, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Thomas W. Fraser - Claim filed 12/23/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Thomas W. Fraser on December 23, 1977 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of February 6, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing State Farm Mutual for William Peck - Claim filed 11/18/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh 2, that the Claim for Damage filed by State Farm Mutual for William Peck on November 18, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes California State Automobile Association for Dennis Tretheway - Claim filed 11/18/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh �< that the Claim for Damage filed by the California State Automobile Association for Dennis Tretheway on November 18, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Quartz Hill Road Annex No. 3 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1365 be waived, and that the City Attorney 3 be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1365 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Quartz Hill Road Annex No. 3" to the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh Ordinance No. 1365 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Enterprise Annex No. 77-13 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1366 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that ✓j �' S Ordinance No. 1366 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-13" to the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1366 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Enterprise Annex No. 77-24 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1367 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1367 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-24" to the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1367 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Beltline Road Annex No. 1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1368 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ?�� MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1368 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Beltline Road Annex No. 1" to the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1368 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 4 RESOLUTION - Establishing Stop Signs on Christian Avenue and Kerry Lane at their intersection with Shasta View Drive MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that 1� Resolution No. 78-1 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the "Traffic Control Map" by establishing "Stop" Signs on Christian Avenue and Kerry Lane at their intersection with Shasta View Drive. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 78-1 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Communications Control Console MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 992, Communications V Control Console, be awarded to ComCenter Corporation, the low bidder, in the amount of $11,978.00, sales tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None AWARD OF BID - Water Meters c� MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving �D the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 993, Water Meters, be awarded to Edward S. Walsh Co. of Redding, Inc. on their low bid for the calendar year of 1978, inasmuch as the bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, Water Metrics, did not meet the required specifications. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None AWARD OF BID - Overhead Conductor MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 994, Overhead Conductor, be awarded to Industrial Electric Company on their firm low bid of $12,791.56, sales tax included, inasmuch as the apparent low bid submitted j by General Electric Supply Co. was firm for only 30 days within a 45 -day delivery quoted. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ACQUISITION OF P.G. & E. FACILITIES IN CASCADE DISTRICT Electric Director Simpson reported that Pacific Gas and Electric (P.G. & E.) Nand the City of Redding have agreed on the details of the transfer of P.G. & E.'s Electric Facilities to the City of Redding and the Sales Agreement has been \,�� approved by both parties. P.G. & E. is now prepared to submit the package to the Public Utility Commission for its authorization. To expedite the trans- fer of these facilities, Mr. Simpson said that P.G. & E. has been asked to do their physical line work at the same time that the Commission is reviewing this application for final authorization. P.G.& E. has concurred and they have submitted a letter of agreement, whereby they will start to work immediately if the City deposits $142,751.00 with them, which is included in the total purchase price of $1,427,517.00. Mr. Simpson requested authorization for the City Manager to sign the letter of agreement and the payment of $142,751.00. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the City Manager be authorized to sign the letter of agreement and the payment of $142,751.00 as recommended by staff. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR-3-78 - Setting Public Hearing Date Planning and \v Community Development Director Harris submitted a draft environ mental impact - report concerning the adoption by the City of development fees. 1 1 1 5 He advised that the Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for January 24, 1978, to consider this EIR. Mr. Harris suggested that the City Council set a public hearing for February 6, 1978, to review the final EIR and to make the necessary findings. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the public hearing to consider EIR-3-78 be set for 7:30 P.M. on Monday, February 6, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Nor Cal Aviation Airports Manager McCall reviewed the new agreement with Nor Cal Aviation to operate from the Redding Municipal Airport. He said that their present agreement expires on December 31, 1977, and the Airports Commission recommended that Nor Cal be given a new agreement for four years under the same conditions s as their present lease with the following changes and additions: // 1. The rent will be increased from $80.00 to $86.00 per month; 2. They will pay a landing fee of one dollar ($1.00) for each landing at Redding Municipal Airport. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the aforestated recommendation for a new agreement with Nor Cal Aviation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORT Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning Reports for �� January, 1978. Council members inquired about the status of Grade Separations, the Garden / Tract drainage problem, and the Ellis Street Bridge. Councilman Demsher reported that, although Redding's position on the list for Grade Separations has improved, fewer applications are being approved because 3/ S of the increased cost. Staff advised Council that bids will be opened on Thursday, January 5, for the Ellis Street Bridge, and Council will be asked to consider awarding the bid on Friday, January 6, at an adjourned regular Council meeting. Council was also advised that the drainage problem in the Garden Tract is still under consideration but has not been given top priority in the Engineering Department because of other more pressing projects. SAFER OFF -SYSTEM PROGRAM Public Works Director Arness reviewed the Safer Off -System program which is a federal program that historically allocated monies strictly to the County. Recent legislation has modified the program where these funds are now available to the cities. Basically, the program suggests that the federal funds be distributed to the cities in Shasta County utilizing the same formula that the Federal Government allocates funds to the States and the State in turn to the counties. Inasmuch as the acceptance of such funds by the City involves considerable paperwork, the County has proposed that all of the 1977-78 funds ($202,767) and all of the 1978-79 funds ($201,435) be apportioned solely to the County of Shasta for expenditure in the unincorporated territory. In lieu thereof, the County is proposing allocation to the City of Redding an amount of $139,860, pursuant to Section 2106.5 of the Streets and Highway Code, which amount is equal to Redding's share of the Safer Off -System funds for fiscal years 1977-78 and 1978-79. The 2106 allocations are basically unemcumbered and the money may be used for any street purposes. 0 The Department of Public Works recommends approval of the agreements and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - City of Redding and CH2M Hill Public Works Director Arness said that it was the Department's recommendation that the City Council approve the agreement for the City of Redding and CH2M Hill for design of water supply and treatment facilities and authorize. the Mayor to execute same. Council was provided a copy of such agreement on December 23, 1977. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the staff's recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Accepting Portion of Mistletoe Lane and Victor Avenue MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 78-2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation portions of Victor Avenue and Mistletoe Lane previously offered for dedication to the County a� of Shasta. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None t Resolution No. 78-2 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING - Acquire Easements for Ridgeview Subdivision Trunk Sewer Extension City Attorney Murphy requested that Council set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 6, 1978, to hear objections, if any, to the adoption of a Resolution of Public Convenience and Necessity for the acquisition of ease- ments for the Ridgeview Subdivision Trunk Sewer Extension. 6 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh setting a l Public Hearing for 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 6, 1978, re acquisition of r easements for the Ridgeview Subdivision Trunk Sewer Extension. The Vote: t Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Abatement of property at 3710 Keswick Dam Road MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 78-3 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report and findings of the Board of Appeals and ordering the abatement of the unsafe and unsightly building and debris on property at -/ 3710 Keswick Dam Road. (Owned by Deseret Builders). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 78-3 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Abatement of property at 3452 Court Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 78-4 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report and findings of the Board of Appeals and ordering the �7 abatement of the unsafe and unsightly building and debris on property at 3452 Court Street. (Owned by Kent R. Bibbens and Shirley A. Bibbens). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - Gard Absent: Councilmen - None 1 1 1 7 Councilwoman Gard opposed abandonment of this structure because of the severe house shortage in this area. If this structure is salvageable for occupancy, Mrs. Gard felt this route should be explored over abandonment. She suggested that the Department of Planning and Community Development look into this matter. Because the structure in question has been in poor condition for many years and action is not that urgent, Councilman Demsher suggested putting the matter off for reconsideration at a later date. Other Council members concurred. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the aforestated motion be rescinded and the matter be reconsidered at a later date. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None AGREEMENT - Bank of America City Attorney Murphy reviewed the subject agreement with the Bank of America re Sewer Revenue Bonds, which is made a part of these minutes by reference, _3 3 �o and recommended its approval. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the agreement between the City of Redding and the Bank of America and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Kruger Building Maintenance MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Revised Agreement with Kruger Building Maintenance be approved and the Mayor - be authorized to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Environmental Impact Reports City Attorney Murphy reviewed the draft amending Chapter 18.64 of the Redding S City Code pertaining to Environmental Impact Reports. This Ordinance will be considered by the Planning Commission on January 10, 1978. Council had various questions pertaining to the fee schedule and Planning and Community Development Director Harris said the Planning Department would prepare a report on the fee structure. Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1369 for first reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Chapter 18.64 of the Redding Municipal Code and substituting therefor a new Chapter 18.64, per- taining to Environmental Impact Reports. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Bogeys, 1784 Market Street Mini -Garden, 1361 Hartnell Avenue Sundown Disco, 4740 S. Hwy. 99 Lyons Restaurant, 501 East Cypress ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:45 P.M., Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned to 12:15 P.M. Friday, January 6, 1978. APPROVED: F ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk