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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1978-01-161 1 1 0 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California January 16, 1978 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Ward Gandy of Gandy, Scott and Company, CPA's. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Ronnie Wascom, Associate Pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Fulton with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton. Council- man Pugh was absent. Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Harris, Electric Director Simpson, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator Henson, City Clerk Brayton, and Deputy City Clerk Richter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1978, and the adjourned regular meeting of January 6, 1978, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce A communication was received from the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to sell alcoholic beverages at the Annual Chamberee to b_e held at the Civic Auditorium on Wednesday, January 25, 1978. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the request. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes J. Pitts Elmore re Development Fees Council was presented a communication from J. Pitts Elmore,dated January 2, 1978, requesting Council to consider (1) Publishing a "fact sheet", listing all known and foreseeable charges, of whatever nature, to be made by the City against new subdivisions, from the time a subdivider files his first map until houses become occupied, and (2) Restudy the time of collection for fees required by the new ordinance. In ensuing discussion, Councilman Demsher said his thinking was in harmony with Mr. Pitts' first suggestion. He noted that a fact sheet was prepared indicating the reason for all charges and including a summary of the study accomplished by the Committee. He wasn't certain whether the report had been made public or not, but agreed that it should be. He felt that input he was receiving from the public indicating that the Committee recommendation was arbitrary and not based on factual information and study simply was not true and the report would bear this out and would clarify the Committee study. Councilman Anderson concurred that groups holding meetings to consider these items should have the fact sheet for study. Mayor Fulton referred this item to the Growth Management Committee for study and consideration. 10 Retired Public Employees' Association of California Council reviewed the communication from Eugene Dais, Area 2 Director of the Retired Public Employees' Association of California, dated January 9, 1978, which requested that Council treat the retirees on the same basis that the active employees are enjoying, ie., that the City pay all of the insurance for the retired employees. He stated athat the insurance retired employees are paying, $68.48 per month for husband and wife, is taking a terrific toll on their retirement annuity. Councilwoman Gard asked if the City is presently paying any percentage of their insurance premium. She was advised that the City is not. Councilman Anderson agreed that this was a very valid concern; however, that the very root of the problem was inflation. He felt that retire- ment plans that do not have built-in protection against inflation will be hurting and that consideration should be given this matter for future retirees. Councilman Demsher concurred that the memo was only a very small portion of the problem. He felt that the Public Employees' Retirement System of California could conceivably share similar problems as Social Security. He said that a lot of the City's budget could be spent on retirement fees and recommended very careful consideration be given this important matter. Mayor Fulton referred this item to the Personnel and Labor Relations Department for consideration at budget time. Shasta County Board of Supervisors Council members reviewed a letter received from the Shasta County Board of Supervisors requesting sewer services for the area immediately west of Highway 273 and adjacent to the Redding Regional Treatment Plant. The Board believes that this area, which was not within the service area of the Redding Plant, could reasonably be served, but only if the area were to pay the necessary charges to allow future purchase of additional capacity so that the residents of Redding and Westwood Manor would not be deprived of their right to service. Before investing in a feasibility study for providing this service, the Board would like an indication from the City Council that they would consent to serving this area if the area were able to pay a "Buy -in" charge for their share of future expansion of the plant to compensate for the capacity they would utilize. Dale Watson, representative of the County Health Department, said the district is mainly comprised of the four trailer courts west of Highway 273 and adjacent to the new Redding Regional Treatment Plant, plus a few individual dwellings that are intermingled therein. Mr. Watson felt that it was ridiculous to look to other areas for help when the Treat- ment Plant is so close. Councilman Anderson commented that this would be a precedent setting matter and that the Sewage Treatment Plant Committee should consider it. Mayor Fulton referred this matter to the Sewage Treatment Plant Committee and the Department of Public Works for study. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Accounts Payable Register No. 14, check nos. 55214 to 55436, inclusive, in the amount of $519,539.14 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. \�J 14, check nos. 95965 to 96450, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $249,499.88 for the period December 25, 1977 through January 7, 1978 be approved. Total $769,039.02 1 1 11 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh TREASURER'S REPORT Councilman Anderson submitted the Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 1977 jq Ci which showed the Treasurer's Accountability to be $16,075,936.06. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 1st hearing Gladys C. Caufield - Claim filed 1/3/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Gladys C. Caufield on January 3, 1978 (J-3 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 21, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Orona Construction - Claim filed 1/5/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Orona Construction on January 5, 1978 �._�•� 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 21, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes B & W Construction, Inc. - Claim filed 1/5/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by B & W Construction, Inc. on January 5, ' 1978 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 21, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Sunburst Developers - Claim filed 1/10/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Sunburst Developers on January 10, 1978 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 21, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Jack D. Feckner - Claim filed 1/11/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Jack D. Feckner on January 11, 1978 be �r-3 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 21, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing Charlene F. Arendt - Claim filed 12/5/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard i 3 that the Claim for Damage filed by Charlene F. Arendt on December 5, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Revision of EIR Regulations Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed his memorandum to Council dated January 12, 1978. At the January 3 meeting, Council asked for additional information regarding the fee schedule set forth in the ordinance pertaining to revision of EIR regulations; i.e., comparative fees charged by other communities. The information requested was submitted to Council in a Fee Schedule Survey attached to said memorandum. Mr. Harris noted that the proposed ordinance 12 w was reviewed by the Planning Commission and, based upon a recommendation from the staff, the Commission has recommended to Council that the charges for copies of EIR's be modified to ten cents per page, with a maximum charge of $50.00 per report. Staff recommends that the ordinance be adopted reflecting this change. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1369 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1369 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Chapter 18.64 of the Redding Municipal Code and sub- stituting therefor a new Chapter 18.64 pertaining to Environmental Impact Reports. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Ordinance No. 1369 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Replacement of Police Cruiser City Manager Brickwood requested approval to purchase a replacement for Police Cruiser Unit #10 which was damaged beyond repair in an accident on South Market Street. This unit would be purchased through the California Department of General Services in the amount of $5,585.20. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 78-4 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase one 1978 police type vehicle for the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-4 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ANNUAL REPORT OF WATER UTILITY OPERATION The Annual Report of Water Utility Operation was submitted to Council. FINANCIAL STATEMENT — Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1977 Mr. Ron Masingale from the firm of Gandy, Scott and Company, Certified Public Accountants, made a verbal presentation relative to their examination of the financial statements of the City of Redding for the year ended June 30, 1977, and presented written confirmation of his verbal comments in a letter dated January 4, 1978 to City Manager William M. Brickwood, which letter is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. He indicated that the three areas in which weaknesses were observed are: 1. Some departments are not operating within their respective budgets and consequently required supplemental appropriations. It is recommended that each department be made aware of the budgetary process and the importance of maintaining the initial budget, as approved, with the only exception being extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures. It was acknowledged that the annex- ation of Enterprise and Cascade contributed to the need for supplemental appropriations. 2. Lack of reconciliation between the Treasurer and the Finance Department on a monthly basis. Subsequent to June 30, 1977, the cash reconciliation and journal entry responsibilities have 1 1 1 13 been assigned to individuals within the Finance Department and are currently being controlled. 3. The need to safeguard documents. Procedures have been implemented by the Finance Department that will insure the availability of documents. It was also recommended that the hand posting accounting system used by the Treasurer's Office be integrated or eliminated by the computerized accounting system. STATUS REPORT - Insurance Program Assistant City Manager Courtney briefed the Council on the insurance coverage included in the City of Redding Package Insurance Program. This coverage includes general liability, automobile liability, property damage, machinery insurance, fire and other property risks, and other insurance protection exclusive of workers' compensation liability. Mr. Courtney said that the municipal liability insurance market has continued to be extremely tight and for this reason, staff has been working with Insurance Associates and Huffaker Insurance Agency to renew existing coverage. The excess liability coverage with the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania has been extended from January 1, 1978, to February 1, 1978. I The amount of the coverage is $3,000,000. The underlying coverage with Fireman's Fund in the amount of $500,000 has been renewed as of January 1, 1978. Staff actively is attempting to secure maximum coverage in the amount of $5,000,000; and the limits of the under- lying coverage may have to be changed. Mr. Courtney advised Council that as of this date, adequate rate information was not available to make a comprehensive recommendation to Council. Councilman Anderson requested that the comprehensive staff recommendation be received well in advance so that Council members have ample time for study and evaluation. Mr. Courtney requested that the staff be authorized to bind coverage subsequent to February 1, 1978, with the provision that a report will be submitted at the February 6, 1978 Council meeting. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes STATUS REPORT - 911 Emergency Telephone Plan Assistant City Manager Courtney advised Council that the Emergency Telephone Number Law (G.C. 53100-53118) requires that, on or before July 1, 1978, all public agencies must submit final plans for the implementation of the 911 emergency telephone procedure to the State of California Communications Division for approval. The development of a plan for the City of Redding ;•� has been coordinated with the Communications Division, and that agency has advised us that our proposed plan complies with their guidelines and require- ments. Mr. Courtney said there was a need to integrate the proposed plans of the City of Redding, City of Anderson, County of Shasta and other agencies who will be directly affected by this new emergency telephone procedure in the Redding area. Mr. Courtney advised that at its meeting on January 10, 1978, the Shasta County 911 Committee requested appointment of an official representative of the City to work with the Shasta County 911 Committee. It is recommended that Assistant Fire Chief Hans Henrich be named as the authorized representative of the City on this committee. 14 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Assistant Fire Chief Hans Henrich be authorized to represent the City on the 911 Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Unemployment Insurance Administration Service Assistant City Manager Courtney stated that because of Federal legislation creating certain incentives for states and private employers, the California State Legislature is expected to enact AB 644 mandating unemployment insurance compensation on local agencies retroactive to January 1, 1978. He advised Council that the City of Redding, along with many other public agencies, through the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers, has challenged the Federal legislation. Final decision on the litigation may be some time 1� in the future and the City must now more fully prepare for unemployment v insurance coverage. In order to train our management and supervisory personnel in personnel policies and practices which will keep unemployment insurance costs to a minimum and to provide for representation on unemployment insurance claims appeals, it is proposed to employ the Gibbens Company, Inc. beginning January 1, 1978. As there is presently no money budgeted for the proposed service agreement, a supplemental appropriation will be required. Mr. Courtney requested that the service agreement be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the service agreement be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute said agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes GRANT APPLICATION FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY - Lake Redding Project and Red Bluff Diversion Dam Project Electric Director Simpson appeared before Council stating that the Department of Energy has grant funds available to study the feasibility of hydro -electric generation at existing dam sites, with some projects being partly funded for \ construction. He said that the Lake Redding Project and the Red Bluff Diversion Dam Project qualify in size and concept and the maximum grant for feasibility is $100,000 per project. He requested Council authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary applications for the feasibility grants. Councilman Demsher said that in talking with Congressman Harold T. "Bizz" Johnson during his visit to Redding this week, he determined that there will be considerable money available from the Department of Energy for the next fiscal year for this type of project. Mr. Demsher said this appears to be the sort of thing that is most viable in a community like ours for the future. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the City Manager be authorized to sign the necessary applications for the feasibility grants as requested. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution No. 78-5 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Waiver of Parcel Map LS -92-77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 78-5 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding waiving the requirement of a parcel map for Lot Split Application LS -92-77. \` Voting was Ayes: as follows: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-5 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 RESOLUTION - Waiver of Parcel Map LS -132-77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 78-6 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Reddnng waiving the requirement of a parcel map for Lot Split Application LS -132-77. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-6 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESCIND PARKING PROHIBITION - Washington Street Public Works Director Arness stated that at the regular session of the Traffic and Parking Commission held on January 9, 1978, it approved the staff recommendation to rescind the existing parking prohibition on the east side of Washington Street between South Street and Park Marina Drive since the prohibition is unnecessary and there is a parking demand. Favorable Council action was requested. I Al 1 1 313 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TWO HOUR PARKING LIMIT - West Street between Placer and Sacramento Streets Public Works Director Arness advised Council that the Traffic and Parking ��� Commission considered a request from Don Kennedy and others for a two-hour parking limit on West Street between Placer Street and Sacramento Street at its regular meeting of January 9, 1978. Since there was no apparent opposition, the Commission requests favorable action by the Council. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP - Park Marina Village, Unit No. 1 - PD -3-77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the I Final Map,Park Marina Village, Unit No. 1, be accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to record the map with the Shasta County Recorder. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CROSS TOWN WATER LINE - Subcontractor Substitution Public Works Director Arness said that PACE Engineering is requesting substitution of the boring subcontractor, Titan Boring Contractors of Sacramento, California, for the listed subcontractor Sue's Boring. Sue's 331' ' Boring cites "prior commitments and present work load" as being the reason J 1 why they cannot perform the work. It is also requested that an additional subcontractor, H & S Trenching of Lakeport, California, be added on this project due to the "tight time schedule". Staff recommends that Titan Boring Contractors be the boring subcontractor on this project and that H & S Trenching be added as an additional sub- contractor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Amending Redding City Code re License Fees for Taxicabs and Limousine Owners and Drivers 14cu Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1370 for first reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 6.04 of the Redding Municipal Code, by repealing Sections 6.04.220 and 6.04.230, and substituting therefor new Sections 6.04.220 and 6.04.230, pertaining to License Fees for Taxicab and Limousine Owners and Drivers. 15 � ti ORDINANCE - Limousines Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1371 for first reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 6.32 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Sections 6.32.010, 6.32.020, 6.32.150, 6.32.220, and 6.32.230, and substituting therefor new Sections 6.32.010, 6.32.020, 6.32.150, 6.32.220, and 6.32.230, to include Limousines within the provisions regulating vehicles for hire. RESOLUTION - Schedule of Charges for Limousine Service MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Q Resolution No. 78-7 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a schedule of charges for limousine service 1 in the City of Redding. ;1 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-7 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENT - Security Patrol Service at the Redding Mall MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the agreement between the City of Redding and North State Security Patrol for security patrol service at the Redding Mall and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AMENDED AGREEMENT - California Safety Company MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the amended agreement between the City of Redding and California Safety Company for fire alarm service and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONSENT TO COMMON USE - City of Redding and Pacific Gas and Electric MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the Consent to Common use between the City of Redding and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for installation of interceptor sewer line under electric lines in the vicinity of Eastside and Girvan Roads. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Northern Sacramento Valley Resources Conservation and Development Project MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 78-8 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, as a sponsor of the Northern Sacramento Valley Resources Con- servation and Development Project, approving and adopting the organization's constitution and by-laws. aVoting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-8 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENT - KIXE Public Television MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the Revenue Sharing Funding agreement between the City of Redding and KIXE Public Television and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote:Unanimous Ayes APPLICATION TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION - City of Redding & P.G. & E. City Attorney Murphy briefly reviewed the joint application to the Public 1\� Utilities Commission of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of Redding, authorizing P.G. & E. to sell the electric distribution facilities 1 1 17 located in the Cascade Community Services District. He noted that on Page 4, Line 5, the date should be changed to read December 17, 1976 instead of September 23, 1974. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the subject application be approved as interlineated and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Appointment of General Municipal Election Officers MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 78-9 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appointing election officers and fixing compensations for said election officers and designating polling places for each election precinct and designating consolidation of election precincts for the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Redding on Tuesday, March 7, 1978. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-9 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REPORT - Abatement of Property at 3452 Court Street City Attorney Murphy reported that subsequent to the recommendation of the Board of Appeals that abatement proceedings be commenced on property located at 3452 Court Street and 1840 Grandview Avenue, an oral report had been _ received from the Community Development Department indicating that the property owners had requested additional time to consider whether to apply for a 39, rehab loan. Council took no further action on this matter at this time. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS PUC Documents Application of Eureka Aero for increase in freight rates Documents re Eureka Aero Industries. Application to permit it to carry persons between RMA and all other airports Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Art's, 1730 California Street Charcoal Room, 3306 Bechelli Lane Omar's, 1250 Hartnell Avenue Hatch Cover Restaurant, 202 Hemstead Drive Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Association Publicity AT).TC)T1PNMRNT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:00 P.M., Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: I- zle4lcr 0 ATTEST: Mayor ` i / tA_t i �� i c• , City Clerk "