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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1978-02-2135 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California February 21, 1978 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Planning and Community Development Director Harris. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Rob Chase, Counseling Pastor of the Bethel Assembly of God Church. 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, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Harris, Director of Electric Simpson, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator Henson, Superintendent - General Services Townsend, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Airports Manager McCall, City Clerk Brayton, and Deputy City Clerk Richter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 1978, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS KRCR-TV MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh ratifying action taken in a telephone poll granting permission for Tri -Aerial Enter prizes to perform parachute jumps at the KRCR-TV Northern California Sports Show held at the Civic Auditorium February 17-20, 1978. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - Demsher and Gard Absent: Councilmen - None Henry Huber In a communication to Council dated February 13, 1978, Mr. Huber expressed dissatisfaction re the parking lot lighting, the sound system, and questioned the safety of the balcony supports when the balconies are raised. He noted that the bolts are not placed in the support legs. City Manager Brickwood said he had discussed the letter with the Auditorium Director and the parking lot lighting situation has been corrected. Councilmen Pugh and Demsher stated that several citizens had contacted them regarding the sound system; that the problem appears to be one of inter- mingling the Auditorium sound system with the system of the performer. When .intermingled, a distorted sound is the result. It was felt that either the performer's system or the Auditorium system should be used, but not both. Councilwoman Gard suggested the establishment of guidelines setting methods for proper operation. City Manager Brickwood said that the Auditorium Director would be checking into the problems outlined and would give Council a report at a later meeting. 36 Petition re South Street Bridge In a petition to Council, signed by 324 persons residing in the City of Redding and 49 persons residing outside the City limits, Mr. Donald Otley requested straightening the turn on South Street over the ACID Bridge. A communication was also received from Mrs. Barbara Eide, supporting Mr. Otley's petition. Mr. Otley, 2198 Park Marina Drive, expressed to Council his feelings that perhaps the construction of an additional bridge would give relief from J C� the dangerous narrow bridge. Councilman Anderson said this bridge has been discussed for many years at Council level. He said a very important consideration is the impact that additional traffic would have on the residential area in the South Street area should the bridge be widened. He questioned whether making it a thoroughfare that brings more traffic into the area is the proper solution. Councilwoman Gard noted that in prior consideration of this matter it had been suggested that the bridge be closed. Traffic Engineer Hamilton said that in studies performed, there had been an average of one accident on the bridge per year up to 1977 when there were five. He said that, based on the prior years' experience, he didn't feel the high accident rate would be repeated. Mr. Hamilton stated that because area residents know the bridge is narrow and dangerous, they are more cautious when using this route. He concurred that it would not be prudent to encourage more traffic through this residential area. The petition was referred to staff for study as to improvement of the alignment and to determine the cost involved. It was suggested that this matter be discussed at budget sessions this year. PETITION FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - East Palisades and View Avenue Associate Civil Engineer Hastings said that a petition has been filed by the property owners along East Palisades and View Avenue for the improvement of \ sanitary sewers. Seventy-five percent of the owners have signed in favor of these improvements, and the estimated cost is $18,000. There is no proposed City participation other than the usual engineering and incidental costs. The assessment district will be processed under the 1911 Improvement Act. It is requested that the Department of Public Works be authorized to mail Notices to Construct to the property owners and set the first public hearing for this assessment district at 7:30 P.M., Monday, March 6, 1978. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard setting the public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 6, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REAPPOINTMENT - Economic Development Corporation \� MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the reappointment of Bill McDaniel as a member of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check nos. 55850 to 56017, inclusive, in the amount of $254,687.32 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 16, check nos. 96935 to 97442, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $243,078.70 for the period January 22, 1978 through February 4, 1978 be approved. Total $497,766.02. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - lst hearing Leo and Ernestine Coleman - Claim filed 2/7/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Leo and Ernestine Coleman on 1 1 37 February 7, 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 March 20, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes William N. Ross, Jr., dba River City Ice, filed by United Pacific/Reliance - Claim filed 2/6/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by United Pacific/Reliance for William N. Ross, Jr., dba River City Ice, on February 6, 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 March 20, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Lois Morgan - Claim filed 2/14/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the }3 Claim for Damage filed by Lois Morgan on February 14, 1978 be approved in the amount of $54.19, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Albert Frey - Claim filed 1/31/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Albert Frey on January 31, 1978 be denied, based o--3 on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Sunburst Developers - Claim filed 1/10/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Sunburst Developers on January 10, 1978 be approved in the amount of $156.00, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - Tom McGregor City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the Claim for Damage by Tom McGregor filed on 12/13/77, has been settled by the City Insurance Carrier in the amount I� of $778.50. ORDINANCE - Enterprise Annex No. 77-25 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1372 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed c� to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1372 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding J. B. Borris - Claim filed 2/15/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by J. B. Borris on February 15, 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 March 20, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing Orona Construction - Claim filed 1/5/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the 3 Claim for Damage filed by Orona Construction on January 5, 1978 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes B & W Construction - Claim filed 1/5/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by B & W Construction on January 5, 1978 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Sunburst Developers - Claim filed 1/10/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Sunburst Developers on January 10, 1978 be approved in the amount of $156.00, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - Tom McGregor City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the Claim for Damage by Tom McGregor filed on 12/13/77, has been settled by the City Insurance Carrier in the amount I� of $778.50. ORDINANCE - Enterprise Annex No. 77-25 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1372 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed c� to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1372 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding 38 approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-25" 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. 1372 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. GROWTH COMMITTEE - Oral Report Councilman Anderson reported that at the December 19, 1977 Council meeting, consideration of an assessment district for the Red Banks Subdivision had been referred to the Growth Management Committee for research into whether this type of program is growth inducing. The Committee has determined that this is not a growth issue, and recommends that the request be referred back to the entire \UCouncil for a policy decision. C Councilman Anderson said that use of the 1911 or 1915 Bond Act is requested by the applicant-,. He stated that the Committee hadr'met with Birr, Wilson & Co., Inc. and some members of City staff in consideration of these Bond Acts. The developers prefer the 1911 Act because specific liens are placed on each lot and owner. These are very desirable from the City's standpoint because, in the event of default, the City is not liable; however, there are very stringent reporting rules on this Act which is a burden oto the City in keeping the records. Birr Wilson suggested using an outside agency to keep the records; however, the Committee has been advised by the Assistant City Manager that 1911 Bond Act accounting cannot be accomplished by an outside agency. Mr. Courtney also advised the Committee that of the 418 cities in the State of California, only about 100 cities are making use of the 1911 Act because of the rigorous record keeping rules. I( In the 1915 Bond Act, liens are not placed on individual lots or owners; there- fore, if the property owner defaults on the bonds, the City is responsible in making payments to the bond holders. The City would ultimately become the owner if the lot owner failed to make the payments. Councilman Demsher concurred that this is no,t a growth management issue, but rather a policy issue, and that there are many facets to be considered in the use of 1911 or 1915 Bond Acts. The Committee recommends that staff submit a' recommendation to be considered by Council with respect to the request re Red'Banks Subdivision. City Manager Brickwood said that Mr. Rod Rodriguez of Shasta Enterprises needs an answer on this assessment district and its financing, but that consideration by Council at the March 6, 1978 meeting would be soon enough. Council placed the matter on the March 6 agenda for consideration and action. RESOLUTION - Waiver of Parcel Map LS -116-77 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that J Resolution No. 78-21 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 -116-77. voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-21 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA - Recommended 1978 Budget ^ Assistant City Manager Courtney submitted the Parking and Business Improvement 1, Area Board budget for the 1978 Calendar Year in the amount of $67,043.64 and recommended its approval. 1 1 1 39 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the Parking and Business Improvement budget as submitted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes GRANT APPLICATION - Entelrprise Park No. 1 Project Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed his memo to Council dated February 16, 1978.1 He said that prior to the annexation of Enterprise, the former utility district had submitted two applications, totaling $30,880, under the 1974 State Bond A'It for park improvements in the Enterprise area. The improvements were for construction of a chain-link fence on a lot on Hawn Avenue and for construction of two tennis courts at Enterprise Park No. 1 on Scorpius Street. Mr.. Harris stated that after the annexation the State informed the City that, since the park sites were not shown on either the City's or the County's General Plan, the applications would be ineligible for funding. After further communications, the State has informed the City that Enterprise Park No. 1 is eligible for these funds since the Redding General Plan does depict a school site on adjacent property. In order to obtain the funds, it will be necessary to withdraw the two previous EPUD applications and submit a new application for Enterprise Park No. 1 Project. Mr. Harris said the Redding Parks and Recreation Commission has held two special meetings concerning the project and recommends that Council proceed L y with the construction of two tennis courts, except that instead of being on the six -acre park site, they be relocated onto the Alta Mesa School campus immediately to the west. This will require a joint use agreement with the Enterprise Elementary School District. Mr. Harris said it is the recommendation of both the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff that the City apply for the $30,880 available to it under the 1974 State Bond Act for the construction of two tennis courts at Enterprise Park No. 1 Project. Councilwoman Gard opposed location of the tennis courts on the elementary school grounds. Councilman Pugh expressed concern as to whether there would be sufficient area for the Community Bar-B-Que area to be effective, as shown on the Site Plan, Exhibit B, if the tennis courts are not relocated to the school campus. Councilman Demsher believes the school site is not a bad location for tennis courts; that obviously the courts won't be used by the elementary school children (K through 6), but would get use by adults late in the afternoon. He feels tennis courts are badly needed in this area. In response to Councilman Pugh's inquiry as to who would have control over the use of the tennis courts, Councilman Demsher said he anticipated a different arrangement here than at Sequoia School where the school children utilize the tennis facilities as part of the school program. Mr. Harris said the arrange- ments for control would be worked out. Mr. Harris indicated that modification of the application needs the immediate attention of Council so it can be sent to the State. He said the location could be determined later. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 78-22 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding EPUD Resolution Nos. 449 and 450, and approving a new application for 1974 State Grant Moneys for the Enterprise Park No. 1 Project. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilwomen - Gard Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 78-22 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 40 PUBLIC HEARING - 3 -Year Comprehensive Community Development Plan The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on the 3 -Year Comprehensive Community Development Plan. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning and Community Development Department Recommendation dated 2/14/78 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 and Community Development Director Harris said that at the last Council meeting a public hearing was conducted and the 3 -Year Community Development Plan was reviewed in detail. At the close of the public hearing, approval was given for said Plan, the Housing Assistance Plan, and the Citizen Participation Plan recommended by the Community Develop - Board and the Citizens Advisory Committee, and staff. Council directed staff to prepare the applications to the Department of Housing and Urban Development necessary to finance the first year of the Community Develop- ment Program. Staff recommends that, upon completion of the public hearing, Council approve the 3 -Year Comprehensive Community Development Program and authorize the City Manager to file with the Department of Housing and Urban Development an entitlement application in the amount of $796,000, and a pre -application for "Small Cities" funds in the amount of $1,206,252. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 78-23 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a 3 -Year Comprehensive Community Development Plan, and authorizing the City Manager to file with the Department of Housing and Urban Development an entitlement application and a pre - application for "Small Cities" funds. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 78-23 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR-1-78 - Panorama -Buenaventura Neighborhood Plan Planning and Community Development Director Harris reported that at its meeting of February 14, 1978, the Planning Commission certified the environ- mental impact report prepared for the Panorama -Buenaventura Neighborhood Plan. The report is presented to Council for review prior to consideration of the proposed General Plan amendment. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AUDIT Planning and Community Development Director Harris submitted to Council, for information, a copy of the Community Development Combined Financial State- ment as of 6/30/77. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Financing Method Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds reviewed his memorandum \ to Council dated February 14, 1978, setting forth financing methods for unemployment insurance, which memorandum is made a part of these minutes by reference. Mr. Reynolds explained that, as a result of the passage of AB 644, the City of Redding is now required to pay for unemployment insurance compensation to ex-employees. Mr. Reynolds briefly outlined the four methods of financing this program. 1 1 1 41 Mr. Reynolds stated that the City's consultant on unemployment insurance, the Gibbens Company, recommends the individual reimbursement account method for payment of unemployment insurance compensation, and that staff concurs. This type of financing is an option given to non-profit organizations and local public entities. The City would agree to reimburse the Unemployment Fund for every dollar of U.I. benefits paid to its ex-employees. Mr. Reynolds added that this method involves the greatest risk for over or under expendi- ture of budget, because the costs are unknown until after they are incurred. In response to Councilman Anderson's inquiry as to whether there is any problem in shifting from one plan to another, Mr. Reynolds said that each program has certain criteria that has to be met. Councilman Demsher asked Assistant City Manager Courtney what would happen should the City unexpectedly have to lay off 200 of staff. Mr. Courtney replied that this is a very real problem for some cities, but that for the City of Redding mass layoffs are very unlikely. Discussion ensued. on summer and other part-time positions. It was agreed that these areas should be carefully studied. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the individual reimbursement account method for payment of unemployment insurance compensation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SPEED LIMIT - Shasta View Drive Traffic Engineer Hamilton reviewed his memorandum to Council dated February 14, 1978, in which he stated that at an adjourned session on January 23, 1978, the Traffic and Parking Commission approved the Traffic Engineer's recommenda- tion made in the Engineering and Traffic Survey for Shasta View Drive as follows: ? Section 11.12.010 of the Redding City Code be amended to include Shasta H View Drive, and establish thereon a prima facie speed limit of 30 miles per hour between Hartnell Avenue and the City Limit approximately 2,300 feet north of Hartnell Avenue. Mr. Hamilton said the Traffic and Parking Commission made this recommendation after considering the matter during five scheduled meetings to which residents were invited, hearing oral presentations, and considering petitions and letters submitted. Mr. Hamilton stated that, according to the California Vehicle Code and Cal- Tran's Manual, a Speed Zone Survey must consider three areas in order to establish a realistic speed limit. They are the 85th percentile observed, the accident history, and unexpected conditions. The plot of the 85th percentile observed speeds would indicate that a speed zone of 35 mph would be appropriate for Shasta View Drive between Hartnell Avenue and Route 44. A detailed analysis of accidents reported in 1976 and 1977 does not indicate a problem with speeds too fast for conditions. Mr. Hamilton said it was the combined judgment of the Traffic Engineer, the Chief of Police, and the Judge of the Redding Justice Court that the two-lane roadway with parking at the edges, the lack of sidewalks, the necessity for pedestrians to walk on the roadway, the residential character of the roadside development with many driveways, and the several residential cross -street intersections, combine to create a high potential for conflicts not readily apparent to drivers, and warrants the establishment of a speed limit somewhat below the 85th percentile. It is, therefore, recommended that a 30 mph speed limit be established. Mr. Hamilton explained that the California Vehicle Code dictates that speed zoning must be based on an Engineering and Traffic Study in order to enforce the speed by means of radar. It was confirmed by the Police Department that the 25 mph posted limit is unenforceable. In addition to hearing the presentation from the Traffic Engineer, letters T opposing the recommended increase in speed on Shasta View Drive from the following persons were presented to Council: 42 Clifford Shelby, 2891 Shasta View, dated January 31, 1978 Kit Carter, 2431 Christian Avenue, dated January 27, 1978 Toni K. Benthall, 2833 Shasta View, dated January 13, 1978 �\ E. Regelin, 2315 Belladonna, dated December 13, 1977 Verna Mills, 2981 Shasta View, dated December 12, 1977 Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bydalek, 2277 Wilson Avenue, dated December 11, 1977 Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Benthall, 2833 Shasta View, dated December 8, 1977 The above letters were made available to the Traffic and Parking Commission for consideration, as well as a petition containing 491 signatures. Councilman Demsher asked if Council were to view the 30 mph recommendation as excessive would it not be true that the Police Department would have to enforce a 25 mph speed limit? Then at a later date another study could be initiated and an enforceable speed limit could be established. He said that in most cases drivers use good judgment but he believes the residents deserve the first consideration in this area. Shasta View was never intended to be a thoroughfare to a main highway. Councilman Pugh stated that newly annexed areas primarily have been patrolled by the Highway Patrol. It is his feeling that a far different 85th percentile would appear if the area were patrolled better than it was when the Highway Patrol was in charge and did not have the cars and manpower to adequately patrol the area. He noted that there are people going to the market, children going to school, there are children on bikes, that it is a heavy residential area and the drivers should be made to slow down to 25 mph. It is his belief that with more patrol, the 85th percentile would change considerably in a year. Councilwoman Gard indicated her interest in the letter from Verna Mills in which she requests use of 3- or 4 -way stop signs, post "Children at Play" signs, post "Bus Loading" signs, install slow down strips or bumps as necessary and cite those violators driving in excess of 25 mph. Mrs. Gard encouraged use of these comparatively inexpensive measures of warning motorists to slow down. Mrs. Gard said she, too, was interested in trying to lower the 85th percentile. Councilman Anderson said it bothered him when told the 85th percentile must be used as a guideline in establishing speed zones. He stated that if the Police can't use radar with the speed limit Council feels appropriate, tickets and patrolling can be used. Mr. Anderson concurred with comments made by the other Council members. Toni Benthall, 2833 Shasta View Drive, reiterated her great concern that Shasta View remain at 25 mph and restated many of the items outlined in her letters to Council. Stan Mazorra, 2969 Shasta View Drive, said he felt great relief at hearing so much common sense expressed by Council members on this issue. William Pyle, 2599 Hawn Avenue, opposed the increase in speed on Shasta View and requested that parking be eliminated because of the narrow width of the street. Kit Carter, 2431 Christian Avenue, requested the sign on Shasta View be placed from its present obscure position to one with better visibility. He also suggested painting 25 mph in the street. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Traffic and Parking recommendation establishing a prima facie speed limit of 30 mph between Hartnell Avenue and the City Limit approximately 2,300 ft. north of Hartnell Avenue be denied. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SPEED LIMIT - Victor Avenue Traffic Engineer Hamilton reviewed his memo to Council dated February 14, 1978, in which he stated that at an adjourned session on January 23, 1978, the Traffic and Parking Commission approved the Traffic Engineer's recommendation made in the Engineering and Traffic Survey for Victor Avenue as follows: 1 1 1 Section 11.12.010 of the Redding City Code be amended to include Victor Avenue from Hartnell Avenue to Old Alturas Road with prima facie speed limits as follows: From Hartnell Avenue to 1,800 feet north of Hartnell: 30 mph From 1,800 feet north of Hartnell to Route 44: 40 mph From Route 44 to Old Alturas Road: 40 mph Mr. Hamilton said the Traffic and Parking Commission made this recommendation after considering the matter during five scheduled meetings to which residents were invited, hearing oral presentations, and considering petitions and letters submitted. Councilman Pugh said the same discussion of the previous item re Shasta View Drive could apply to Victor Avenue. He stated that this is a substantial residential area; that Manchester Street, lying easterly of Victor Avenue, is residential and the children going to Mistletoe School have to cross Victor Avenue; that the widened street area from Cascade through Lawncrest is too short to warrant an increase in speed; that in his mind, a speed limit of 40 mph is out of the question. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Traffic and Parking recommendation be denied. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 43 �3 J4 The City Manager was asked to direct the Chief of Police for increased patrol in these areas, issuance of citations to those exceeding the speed limits, that signs be moved to more appropriate locations, and that a 85th percentile study be taken again in a few months. Councilman Demsher adamantly wanted Council's position very clear that human beings are more important than someone saving 7 seconds in driving time. City Manager Brickwood agreed wholeheartedly with the discussion and action taken and said the Police Department would give all possible enforcement in these areas. Councilwoman Gard again strongly urged use of some of the inexpensive methods of warning motorists to slow down such as the zebra striping, bumps, etc. REQUEST BY NORTH STAR AVIATION - Open House Airports Manager McCall reviewed his memo to Council dated February 10, 1978, l requesting permission to hold an Open House at Redding Municipal Airport on 1l.) April 8 and 9, 1978, with inclement weather dates of April 15 and 16, 1978. I He explained that the following events and displays would be open to the public: Antique Aircraft display, New Aircraft display, Classic Car display, Airplane Rides, Entertainment, Tower Tours, and other related aircraft displays. He said North Star Aviation would be required to furnish the City of Redding with a certificate of insurance and if aircraft aerobatics are performed, (subject to FAA approval), the flyers would be required to furnish an insurance certificate. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the request subject to the conditions outlined hereinbefore. The Vote: Unani- mous Ayes LANDFILL OPERATION Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memo to Council dated February 15, Jt� 1978. He said the City and County are reviewing a potential joint waste I disposal site located southwest of Redding. It is anticipated the City of Redding will ultimately operate this landfill for the joint solid waste disposal program; however, until that time, the City and County will continue to operate separately. The City landfill, operating under present methods, has an estimated life of six months to one year. He said if the landfill were 44 redesigned to incorporate a general change in the shape of the landfill crown and to extend southeasterly past the Redding Gun Club on the right and the Benton Airpark runway on the left, the estimated life is six to nine years. He added the life of the landfill can be extended by acquiring special compaction equipment. He noted that the annexations of Cascade and Enterprise have increased the amounts of garbage dramatically obviously shortening the expected life of the present landfill area. He stated that in addition to the annexations, a survey taken in 1973 estimates at least 25% to 30% of the persons using the landfill come from outside the City. Considering the need for the City to remain at its present site for at q least an additional five years or at least until such time as the City and \ County are able to join forces at a new location, it is recommended that the Department of Public Works retain consultants to assist in developing new contours and cross sections for the existing landfill. He said proposals would develop new cross sections and would have the landfill rate monitored by aerial contours plotted by CH2M Hill. These quarterly flights and use of their computer would cost approximately $4,000 per year. Authorization was requested to retain CH2M Hill to prepare digital cross sections of the landfill on at least a quarterly basis, at a fee not to exceed $2,000 for fiscal year 1977-78. Additional funds will be requested in future budgets to fund the cross section controls. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the Public Works Director. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RELOCATION OF WATER LINE - Bonnyview Bridge Public Works Director Arness reported that the required water line relocation is made necessary as a result of the construction of the new South Bonnyview Road crossing the Sacramento River from Interstate 5. The area was shown on the Vu Graph. He said the County of Shasta is requesting the relocation be accomplished by late April. City staff estimates the relocation will cost approximately $25,000. Staff requested approval of the project, noting that a supplemental appropriation will be required. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - Redding Regional Wastewater System MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 996, Redding Regional Wastewater System's Septage Facility, be awarded to Mittry Company in the amount of $166,872, subject to receiving required approval from the State Water Quality Control Board. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Mr. Arness noted that a letter has been received from the Shasta County Board of Supervisors dated February 14, 1978, acknowledging an omission in the City/ County Agreement for Construction of a Septage Facility, dated July 12, 1977. At the time the agreement was entered into, it was understood the City would apply for a grant of 87-1/2% of the total cost of the facility and Shasta County would pay the remaining 12-1/2%. By oversight, the requirement of County payment was omitted from the contract. By the aforestated letter, the County agrees to make payment to the City upon completion of construction in the amount of the local share, but not to exceed 12-1/2% of the project cost. It is requested that Council approve this amendment to the subject agreement. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the amendment to the July 12, 1977 Agreement as aforestated. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1 1 1 1 1 i 45 NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Redding Police Department -Council Chamber Building At the request of the Public Works Director, action on this item was deferred. DEMOLL DRAINAGE Public Works Director Arness reviewed the DeMoll drainage problem discussed at the Council meeting of February 6, 1978 and submitted the following recommendation as contained in his memo to Council dated February 15, 1978. A. That the City of Redding participate in the oversizing of the line proposed to be installed by the developer in the DeMoll area. (Bullen) The amount to be determined as follows: Difference in cost of invoice price, f.o.b. job site, of 48" concrete pipe versus 36" concrete pipe plus 150, (15% represents additional costs of handling and placing larger pipe) . B. That the City of Redding offer its services, (power of eminent domain), if necessary, to obtain the necessary easements. C. That the City of Redding install the needed storm drainage system parallel to Churn Creek Road concurrently with the development of the aforestated line. The estimated cost of the extended line based on the most preliminary of "guess- timates" is $75,000. 31� Councilman Pugh asked for what period of time the 48" pipe would be adequate? Mr. Arness replied the design was for a 25 -year frequency; however, noted staff is not aware at this point of all tributary waters that come into this area. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation as stated. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes The City Attorney will prepare a contractual agreement with the developer. LETTER AGREEMENT - Mac's Road Water Line Assessment District _S✓ a MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the agreement between the City of Redding and the County of Shasta pertaining to realignment and placing of water line in Mac's Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign this agreement on behalf of the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Abatement of Property at 3141 Churn Creek Road MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 78-24 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding. (Owned by Vern D. Camp, 3141 Churn Creek Road). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 78-24 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Abatement of Property at 4551 East Bonnyview Road City Attorney Murphy submitted photographs to Council members showing this structure. Councilwoman Gard asked if the Housing Office had been contacted regarding a determination as to whether or not this structure is economically salvage- able? She said it appeared to have four sound walls although it has no foundation. 46 She was advised there is a water table problem in the area. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 78-25 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding. (Owned by Robert J. Kelton and Doris A. Kelton, 4551 East Bonnyview Road). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilwoman - Gard Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 78-25 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Initiation of Energy Conservation Program MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 78-26 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding directing the initiation of a plan to aid in an energy conservation program in conjunction with the Northern California Power Agency and the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Com- mission. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 78-26 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Withdrawal of Beltline Road Annex No. 1 from Buckeye Fire Protection District MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 78-27 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding withdrawing from the Buckeye Fire Protection District that portion of the district lying within the boundaries of City of Redding annexation designated "Beltline Road Annex No. 1", effective February 6, 1978. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 78-27 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISER - Acquisition of right of way for Keswick -Redding L� vElectric Transmission Line MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the employment of Paul Benson of Benson-Stathem-Shaw Associates at a total fee of $4,650.00 for the appraisal of twelve easements which need to be acquired by the City of Redding for the Keswick -Redding electric transmission line. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Parking and Business Improvement Area Board MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the annual agreement between the City of Redding and the Parking and Business Improvement Area Board and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Wickland Oil Company Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. ! MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving ��% the agreement between the City of Redding and the Wickland Oil Company for I 1 i 47 dedication of right of way for public street and utility purposes. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining URGENCY ITEM - Letter Agreement with PG & E 3 3 �)y�� MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard declaring this an emergency item and approving the agreement between the City of Redding and Pacific Gas and Electric Company re installation, operation and maintenance of a sanitary sewer line in the vicinity of Eastside and Girvan Roads. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes An TnTTRMMWMM There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 P.M., Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk 1 1 APPROVED: � F Mayor