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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1978-06-19City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California June 19, 1978 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Attorney Marshall Mayer. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Glenn Ratcliff, Associate Pastor of the Redding First Church of the Nazarene. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Demsher with the following Councilmen present: Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Absent: Pugh Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, Director of Planning and Community Development Harris, Director of Electric Simpson, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds, Electric Superintendent Mix, Parks and Recreation Director Riley, Housing and Redevelopment Administrator Henson, Assistant City Engineer Lang, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Senior Associate Planner Perry, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, City Clerk Brayton, and Deputy City Clerk Richter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1978, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Robert L. Walden - Request for Waste Cardboard In a communication to Council dated June 7, 1978, Robert L. Walden requested the waste cardboard from the City's landfill area for process in his recyling operation. He said that he has an active City business license. Councilwoman Gard commented that the City has been in and out of this business. Public Works Director Arness said he favors a recyling program and stated that paper makes up 500 of the landfill area so obviously recyling will extend the life of the landfill. He felt the City needs assurances that the program will be ongoing and that if the City is to be the collecting agency, costs will have to be worked out. Mayor Demsher referred this matter to staff for study and recom- mendation and for consideration by Council on July 17, 1978. MAC'S ROAD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1978-2 At its meeting of May 15, 1978, Council asked for a breakdown of the costs of assessments per parcel and the distribution to assure that no inequities exist. Council also requested information on the potential for lot splits and what the sewer requirements would be in the event of lot splits. Council deferred definitive action on this matter until the meeting of June 19. Associate Civil Engineer Hastings reviewed his memo to Council dated May 17, 1978, in which he explained that the Department attempted to utilize a combination of methods to try and equalize the assessment cost to each property owner. Because a front footage charge or a straight acreage charge would penalize some property owners, the 159 �1'2 -_� A 160 Department endeavored to take a reasonable amount of the cost and spread it on acreage, and another percentage of the cost and spread it on the number of parcels in order to attain an equalization of liability. Since the district was formed to increase the volume of water to the area and to furnish fire protection, it was felt a third method, the proximity benefit, should be utilized. Assessment Spread charts were submitted to Council showing the breakdown of costs to individual property owners. Mr. Hastings said that 61% of the property owners within the district signed for formation of the assessment district. In a memo to Council dated May 25, 1978, Senior Associate Planner Perry summarized that the number of new lots that could be created, given septic -tank standards, is approximately ten to twelve new parcels. He said there is no growth -inducing impact from the enlarged waterline, as water is now available to the area insofar as the County is concerned. He noted that a growth impact would occur if this were an expansion of our water -service area, but this is not the case. Mr. Perry said the greatest impact will be a reduction in fire rates. Councilman Fulton expressed concern over the relatively small proportion of land owners who signed for the assessment district. Mr. Hastings replied that the majority of assessment districts he has worked on over the past fifteen years have :had between 60-65% signup. Councilwoman Gard said the report satisfied her apprehensions and she felt the assessments were equitable. Bond Counsel Sam Sperry appeared before Council and submitted the follow- ing documents for filing and adoption. RESOLUTION - Overruling Protests MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 78-77 be adopted, a resolution overruling protests in the Mac's Road Assessment District No. 1978-2, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-77 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Directing Filing of an Amended Engineer's Report 14OTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-78 be adopted, a resolution directing filing of an amended Engineer's Report in Mac's Road Assessment District No. 1978-2, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-78 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Approving Report and Assessment MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-79 be adopted, a resolution approving report and assessment and ordering improvement, Mac's Road Assessment District No. 1978-2, City of Redding, County of Shasta, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-79 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 161 RESOLUTION - Authorizing Changes in the Work MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-80 be adopted, a resolution authorizing changes in the work to be made by the Director of Public Works in Mac's Road Assessment District No. 1978-2,_ City of Redding, County of Shasta, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-80 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Construction Work on Mac's Road Assessment District MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 1006, Construction Work on Mac's Road Assessment District, be awarded to Guiton Engineering and Building on their low bid in the amount of $76,690.00. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh RESOLUTIO14 - Award of Contract MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-81 be adopted, a resolution of award of contract, Mac's Road Assessment District No. 1978-2, City of Redding, County of Shasta, California, Bid Schedule No. 1006. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-81 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Notice of Award of Contract RESOLUTION - Approving Official Statement MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-82 be adopted, a resolution approving Official Statement, Mac's Road Assessment District No. 1978-2, City of Redding, County of Shasta, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-82 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Authorizing Sale of Bonds MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-83 be adopted, a resolution authorizing sale of bonds, Mac's Road Assessment District No. 1978-2, City of Redding, County of Shasta, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-83 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTER MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Accounts Payable Register No. 24, check nos. 57863 to 58063, inclusive, in the amount of $563,602.84 be approved and paid, and that Payroll O Register No. 24, check nos. 101430 to 101960, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $260,985.79 for the period May 28, 1978 through June 10, 1978 be approved. Total $824,588.63 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - lst hearing Nancy Pearson - Claim filed 6/7/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Nancy Pearson on June 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 July 17, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Ella Dunbar and Steve Satterwhite - Claim filed 6/1/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Ella Dunbar and Steve Satter- white on June 1, 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 July 17, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Richard G. Urban - Claim filed 6/7/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Richard G. Urban on June 7, 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 July 17, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Humboldt Federal Savings and Loan - Claim filed 6/14/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilwoman Gard rY, that the Claim for Damage filed by Humboldt Federal Savings and Loan !� on June 14, 1978 be denied, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Lyle Faudree - Claim filed 6/14/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard 7 that the Claim for Damage filed by Lyle Faudree on June 14, 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 July 17, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Charles R. Lynch - Claim filed 6/14/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Charles R. Lynch on June 14, \� 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 July 17, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Agnes Herberger - Claim filed 6/15/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Agnes Herberger on June 15, 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 July 17, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 162 r� 1 163 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing D'Amato's Restaurant - Claim filed 5/24/78 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by D'Amato's Restaurant on May 24, 1978 be approved in the amount of $32.63, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re RZ-5-78 by Barbara Boyer MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that full reading of Ordinance No. 1388 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Ordinance No. 1388 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (RZ-5-78) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Ordinance No. 1388 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MAYOR DEMSHER - Permission to Leave United States MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilwoman Gard granting Mayor Demsher permission to leave the United State from July 6, 1978, )9S through July 10, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - Liquid Chlorine MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 1019, Liquid Chlorine, be awarded to Continental Chemical Corporation on their low bid on the quantity of ten or more cylinders; and, that bid be awarded to White House Sales of Anderson (distributor for Continental Chemical) on �3 their bid on 150 lb. cylinders for the fiscal year 1978/79. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh AWARD OF BID - Sulfate of Alumina, Granulated MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 1020, Sulfate of Alumina, Granulated, be awarded to Allied Chemical on their low bid in the amount of $154.20 per ton. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher J l Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh AWARD OF BID - Special Sanitation Containers MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 1024, Special Sanitation Containers, be awarded to Allied Western on their low bid for the fiscal year 1978/79. Voting was as follows: �- 2 Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh 164 AWARD OF BID - Drop Boxes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 1025, Drop Boxes, be awarded to Allied Western Container Co. on their low bid for the fiscal year 1978/79. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh AWARD OF BID - Pole Type and Pad Type Transformers MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 1016, Pole Type and Pad Type Transformers, be awarded to RTE Corporation, the evaluated low bidder. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh AWARD OF BID - Watthour Meters and Current Transformers MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 1017, Watthour Meters and Current Transformers, be awarded to Industrial Electric Service Company, on their low bid for the fiscal year 1978/79. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh RESOLUTION - Supplemental Appropriation and Fund Transfers MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 78-84 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting certain supplemental appropriations and fund transfers, calculated as of June 1, 1978, and to be effective for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-84 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE Electric Director Simpson submitted a memo to Council,including an initial study of the proposed rate increase prepared by CH2M Hill to determine whether it creates a substantial environmental impact, which study is made a part of these minutes by reference. The study determines there is no substantial environmental impact; and, on June 13, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Negative Declaration on this rate change. Mr. Simpson said the proposed rate increase will increase the Department's total revenue by 28% and will take effect on meters read after August 1, 1978. Mr. Simpson reported that, as early as 1973, the Bureau proposed rate increases which many preference customers felt were inequitable,and the City,was successful in causing a postponement of implementation of such rate increases,. Later, the Bureau proposed a rate increase of 300% at the wholesale level for Redding while some other customers received a substantially lesser rate increase of 80 or 90%. Once again, staff and Council representatives worked at having this increase revised or at least having an interim rate established whereby all preference customers would pay the same price. He noted that this does not include Centralia 1 1 1 1 1 1 165 power. This was power delivered almost entirely to P.G. & E. The recent 95% rate increase at the wholesale level makes it necessary for the City to increase retail rates to its customers by an average of 28%. The greatest price increases are proposed to be in the higher consumption blocks. The present wholesale rate is an interim rate although we hope it is a final rate. The Department of Energy (on May 25, 1978, the name was changed from the Bureau of Reclamation to the Department of Energy) is holding forums periodically and a final rate should be in effect by May, 1979. If that rate should change the interim rate substantially, it is probable that it will be necessary to make another retail rate adjustment. Mr. Simpson said the present in -lieu revenue to the City General Fund from the electric system is $330,000. Councilwoman Gard said everyone knew the rate increase was forthcoming, but it doesn't make it any less painful. She said that she favors the method of using the sliding scale for determining the rate increase to customers. Councilman Fulton took exception to the way the rate increase was established. He said a similar plan was used for the last water rate increase which re- sulted in many problems. Marshall Mayer, a resident of Redding and an attorney, questioned the $330,000 payment from the Electric Utility Fund to the City. He asked if it is an annual payment and,if so, he said the increase in rates is an over -charge of 28% to the customers; that the increase isn't necessary in that full amount. Mayor Demsher replied that it is the feeling of staff and of previous Councils that the electrical business has been a profit-making activity for the City of Redding and that some revenue from it should go back into the general fund to help support the City to a degree as if it were a private utility. City Attorney Murphy said investor-owned utility companies pay a tax on their operations. He said that about ten years ago, a major effort was made before the State Legislature to overcome municipally -owned utilities having to pay a similar type tax. Most of the municipally owned utilities in the State are paying an in -lieu fee such as the $330,000. Assistant City Manager Courtney said it is an in -lieu tax and an in -lieu franchise fee. He said it dates back to 1921 when the City acquired the electric system. It was decided at that time that the City would put aside a portion annually from the electric revenues. Marshall Mayer said that it is an obvious over -charge. Mr. Simpson said, in reply to Dr. Fulton's comment, that three years ago the City had a number of rate schedules available to the customers. The schedules have been reworked and the present proposed schedule is simplified and easy to implement. The goal is to levy an equitable rate so the increase in cost is fair to all customers. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton ratifying the decision of the Negative Declaration re the increase in electrical rates. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-85 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing electrical utility rates for service to customers within the corporate limits of the City of Redding. 166 '.9 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - Fulton Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-85 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Abandonment Application A-4-78 - Grant Street The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Demsher opened the Public Hearing on Abandonment Application A-4-78. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Res. No. 78-63, Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Res. No. 78-63, Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Res. No. 78-63, Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated June 14, 1978 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. The area under consideration for abandonment was shown on the Vu Graph. Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission as set forth in his memorandum to Council dated June 14, 1978. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that 250 feet of Grant Street east of West Street be abandoned. The purpose of the abandonment is to combine three parcels on the south side of Grant Street with the Martin Luther King Park to the north in order to provide a larger usable park area. If the proposal is approved, the street would revert to the City of Redding, as the City owns property on either side, and would expand the park by 1.2 acres, including the three lots on the south side. Mr. Harris said the street was dedicated in 1888 as part of the Clairmont Addition to Redding and is improved with two driving lanes. A turnaround has been designed for the end of the remaining section of the street. If Council concurs with the recommendation, adoption of the prepared resolution is requested. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 78-86 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandonment of a portion of Grant Street east of West Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-86 is on file in the office of the City Clerk CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - Closure of Eugenia, Milo and Roanoke Avenues The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Demsher opened the Continued Public Hearing on the closure of Eugenia, Milo and Roanoke Avenues, as part of the Linden Avenue Improvement Program. Planning and Community Development Director Harris said that at the Public Hearing on June 5, 1978, the Council continued consideration of this item to allow the staff the opportunity to contact each property owner within the project area. Mr. Harris said that to date, 21 of the 67 property owners involved have responded. It is 167 the recommendation of staff that Council continue the matter to July 17, 1978, in order to give additional time for response. Mayor Demsher and Councilman Kirkpatrick felt that persons present for the hearing should be heard. Councilwoman Gard said she felt that if property owners have strong feelings they would have replied by now since the letters were sent out on June 7. Property owners in the audience responded that they had received the June 7 letter in the mail. Vivian Wagers, 1755 Milo Avenue, requested that the cul-de-sac be located to the west of her property so that she could retain direct access to Railroad Avenue. She desires that the C-3 commercial lots not be cut in two with the cul-de-sac. She also requests construction of gutters from Milo Avenue to Railroad Avenue. Planning and Community Development Director Harris said there are not sufficient funds allocated in this project to develop curbs and gutters in the commercial section. Lester M. Sanders, 1736 Milo Avenue, said he was in favor of the cul-de-sac, but questioned the location of the buffer zone. The proposed location of the buffer zone was pointed out on the Vu Graph and Mr. Sanders was in agreement with the revised location. Mrs. Leora M. Thorp, 1735 Milo, questioned how the large amounts of water that run across her property will be handled when the cul-de-sac is installed. Public Works Director Arness said that catch basins will be installed which should ease the water problem. Councilman Kirkpatrick said that the plan is designed to handle storms of 10 -year frequency, but not the heavy rainfall that sometimes occurs. He added that the catch basin would help the problem considerably. Robert Martin, who has an interest in three lots on Milo Avenue, questioned where the water line would be placed if the location of the cul-de-sac is changed. Public Works Director Arness said the water line will run from Railroad Avenue to West Street. A portion of the line will be enlarged to provide for adequate fire protection and a lesser line will provide for the domestic water needs. The City will review the issue to be certain adequate water service is maintained for the commercial and residential sections. No curbs or gutters will be installed easterly of the cul-de-sac. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council will take definitive action on this matter at its July 17 meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - Enterprise Annex No. 78-2 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Demsher opened the Public Hearing on Enterprise Annex No. 78-2. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Res. No. 78-61, Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Res. No. 78-61, Notice of Public Hearing Planning and Community Development Director Memorandum dated June 15, 1978 um The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received. Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed his memo to Council dated June 15, 1978. He said the proposed annex- ation consists of a 35 -acre island located on both sides of Highway 44 and east of Interstate 5. The area was depicted on the Vu Graph. The Negative Declaration and initial study for this annexation were submitted to Council. Mr. Harris said the protest hearing is required as all of the property owners did not sign the petition to the Local Agency Formation Commission requesting annexation, but that to date, no written protests have been received. Carroll Hammar, 1340 Alrose, pointed out that in his opinion, every person annexing to the City should have to pay the development fees. He didn't feel it right for a development to be improved within the County and then annex to the City thereby avoiding payment of the development fees. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Enterprise Annex No. 78-2 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-87 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding determining that protests have not been made by the owners of one-half of the value of the territory within Enterprise Annex No. 78-2. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-87 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1389 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated Enterprise Annex No. 78-2 to the City of Redding. PUBLIC HEARING - State Certified Farmers Market The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Demsher opened the Public Hearing on the request of Gary Matson of Shasta Growers Association to use portions of the park and parking lot adjacent to the Lorenz Hotel for a Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing \ Recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission dated June 13, 1978 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received. Traffic Engineer Hamilton reviewed his memorandum to Council dated June 13, 1978, and the area under consideration was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Hamilton said that at its meeting on June 12, 1978, the Traffic and Parking Commission considered the request of Shasta Growers. The Commission voted to recommend to Council denial of the request based on its belief that this is not a proper use for a public parking lot intended to be open to the public and constructed 1 1 1 169 to meet a parking demand. The Commission felt that allowing this private function to utilize a public parking lot could be precedent setting. Mr. Hamilton said that permits are sold by the City for the use of ten-hour meters available in this lot. Councilman Kirkpatrick asked what adjacent areas provide ten-hour meters? Mr. Hamilton replied that no ten-hour meters are located adjacent to this parking lot. There are some near the Railroad Depot and some on Pine Street. Councilwoman Gard said this request is in clear violation of Policy 13 and felt the applicant would have to find an area other than a park. In response to an inquiry as to how many permits have been issued to tenants of the Lorenz Hotel for parking in the adjacent parking area in question, City Clerk Brayton replied that three to four permits have been issued to tenants of the Hotel. Mayor Demsher wholeheartedly endorsed the idea of a Farmers Market, but felt if the City were involved, it would have to be in another area. In an earlier discussion with the applicant, Mayor Demsher said he had suggested that Mr.. Matson consult the local School Districts for possible utilization of a school parking lot during the summer months when the schools are not in session. Mr. Matson has submitted such a letter. Gary Matson, applicant, appeared before Council and stated that his group would prefer to use public land. He asked about using the river access land adjacent to Lou Gerard Motors or the piece of park land by Benton Airpark. Mr. Matson said the operation is low key and the proprietors of the Oarlock parking area (where the market was held last season) desire a little fancier operation with constructed stalls that would have to be setup and dismantled weekly. Mr. Matson read a letter in support of his idea from Mr. Jeff Jacobs of the State Department of Food and Agriculture. In reply to an inquiry, Mr. Matson said Shasta Growers Association would like to start their Farmers Market by approximately July 22. Numerous areas were suggested for possible use such as the south parking lot of Benton Airpark, the Cypress Square shopping area next to Montgomery wards, the Gun Club, Rio Drive in Caldwell Park which has been closed to through traffic, the area adjacent to the Civic Auditorium, and Sequoia School. Mr. Matson said that in utilizing lots in private ownership he didn't have anything to offer them as a reciprocal measure. He also felt shade trees are essential, if at all possible, so as to retain the quality of the produce. Robert Martin said that in Davis, the City donated the parking area downtown for a rather successful bi-weekly event called "Earth Day" which included other wares in addition to produce. It offered a picnic atmosphere to those in attendance and was very successful. He suggested contacting the City of Davis for more information to aid Redding in its decision. 170 V\ � Y Vi Klaseen said she endorsed the idea and felt the market should be near the downtown area such as where the applicant has requested. She felt it would be a good sociological experience along with the marketing of food. She felt one of the elements missing in our society is a place where people can gather such as the "town square." Chris Gray said that 200-300 persons came and went during the markets held the previous year. They were held from 8:30 until approximately 11:00 and parking was not an issue. Mr. Gray asked how Policy 13 relates to the Redding Art Faire sponsored by the Museum which takes place on public land? City Attorney Murphy said the City makes a considerable contribution to the Museum, which is a non-profit organization. The Museum sponsors the Art Faire annually which is authorized as an exception to Policy 13 as well as the Cowboy Barbecue which is held in the Park. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick endorsing the concept of the weekly Farmers Market and appointing a Committee to come to an agreement on a satisfactory location. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mayor Demsher appointed Councilwoman Gard, City Manager Brickwood and City Attorney Murphy to serve on this Committee. REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-2-78, Richard Dixon Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed his memo to Council dated June 15, 1978 re Rezoning Application RZ-2-78 by Richard Dixon. At its regular meeting of June 13, 1978, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the request to rezone property located south of Highway 299 and east of Interstate 5 from a "PD" District to a "R3 -40 -RT" District permitting a mobilehome park and "U -F" Unclassified District. The Commission recommended that the property be rezoned "U" Unclassified. The area was shown on the Vu Graph. Staff recommends that Council set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. July 17, 1978, to consider the application. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the aforestated request for setting a hearing date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP - Nob Hill Subdivision, Unit No. 3 Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed his memo to Council dated June 15, 1978, stating that at its meeting of May 15, 1978, Council authorized the appraisal of the subject property and approved a joint agreement between the City and Mr. Farley to obtain a more definitive study to determine the precise location on the property of the projected 1995 65 dBA Community Noise Equivalent Level contours for Benton Airpark. Subsequently, the staff has had the existing projected noise contours enlarged and has reconciled them to existing base maps and aerial photo- graphs. Mr. Harris said it is the staff recommendation, based on this new evidence, that Council proceed with the processing of Nob Hill Sub- division, Unit No. 3, as it is not within the 65 dBA CNEL area, and that the City acquire that portion of the property shown as Nob Hill, Unit No. 4, for an airport approach path and noise control area. In a memo to Council, Public Works Director Arness said it is the recommendation of staff that Council accept the improvements in Nob Hill Subdivision, Unit No. 3, as being completed satisfactorily, and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta 171 County Recorder, and that Council adopt the prepared resolution for the acceptance of the extension of Shasta Street through this subdivision. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Final Map, Nob Hill Subdivision, Unit No. 3, be accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Shasta St.,Nob Hill Subdivision, Unit No. 3 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 78-88 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation the extension of Shasta Street within Nob Hill Subdivision, Unit No. 3. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-88 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PARKING PROHIBITION - Parsons Drive At its meeting of April 17, 1978, Council considered the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that parking be prohibited at all times on the south side of Parsons Drive westward from Churn Creek Road on Clifton Powell's frontage, a distance of approximately 398 ft. Because Mr. Powell had not been contacted, Council referred the matter back to the Traffic and Parking Commission. The Commission met with Mr. Powell and the residents twice and at its meeting of June 12, the Commission voted to recommend to Council that parking be prohibited on the south side of Parsons Drive from the east property line of Blueview Street (extended) westerly for 110 feet to the end of Mr. Powell's development. This recommendation has the approval of the residential representatives and of Mr. Powell. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that parking be prohibited on the south side of Parsons Drive from the east property line of Blueview Street (extended) westerly for 110 feet to the end of Mr. Powell's development and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PARKING PROHIBITION - Placer Street at Magnolia Traffic Engineer Hamilton reported that the Traffic and Parking Commission, at its regular meeting on June 12, 1978, unanimously recommended that parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Placer Street for a distance of 100 feet easterly from the centerline of Magnolia Street to provide needed visibility. The property owner affected has been contacted and has no objection. ��� '✓ MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the aforestated recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes THREE-WAY STOP SIGN CONTROL - Intersection of Alta Mesa and Hartnell Traffic Engineer Hamilton said that the Traffic and Parking Commission, at its regular meeting on June 12, 1978, voted unanimously to recommend to Council that three-way stop sign control be installed at the inter- section of Alta Mesa Drive and Hartnell Avenue to help solve the problem of access from Alta Mesa onto Hartnell. It was also recommended that a three-way flashing red light be installed over the intersection as a safety measure. \\3 Mr. Hamilton said the street needs widening and additional work prior to signalization, and that the proposed measure will endeavor to give caution and warning to motorists at this congested intersection. 172 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the aforestated recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - 15 MPH Speed Limit - City Parks MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 78-89 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 4302, and establishing a uniform speed limit on all streets located in all City parks, and ordering the installation of appropriate signs giving notice of said speed limit. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-89 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. LOCAL AGENCY FEDERAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - Pavement Marker Program RESOLUTION MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 78-90 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Program Supplement No. 3 to Local �Y7 Agency - State Agreement No. 02-5068, covering the City's raised pavement marking project. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-90 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP - Lakewood Manor Subdivision, Unit No. 4 Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memo to Council dated June 13, 1978, stating that the proposed Lakewood Manor Subdivision, Unit No. 4, located in the Cascade area of south Redding, is being developed by Osgood Construction Co. Mr. Arness said the developer has submitted all required data, a signed Subdivision Agreement, and securities in the amount of $161,000.00. Mr. Arness said that a requirement for development of this subdivision is the extension of the sanitary sewer from the Clear Creek interceptor line through the subdivision at a depth sufficient to allow future extensions of the sewer into portions of the existing Lakewood Manor and Tobiason Tract Subdivisions. He said this requires that the line be placed considerably deeper (12-15 ft.) than the requirement would ordinarily be for development of one unit. He suggested that the question of City participation in extending this sewer line at a sufficient depth be handled at a later date. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Department that the final map be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the Subdivision Agree- ment, and the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - City of Redding 1977-78 Slurry Seal Program MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard accepting the City of Redding 1977-78 Slurry Seal Program, Bid Schedule No. 962, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. 173 Voting was as follows: MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher approving the recommendation Noes: Councilmen - None the Public Works Department that Bid Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Schedule No. 1018 for NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Rehabilitation of Well Nos. 3, 4, and 7 Mineral Products for Fiscal Year 1978-79 Public Works Director Arness said that Well -Tech has completed all items be awarded as follows: of work on Rehabilitation of Well Nos. 3, 4, and 7, Bid Schedule No. 989, as of May 26, 1978. He said the original bid price for this project Item Nos. 1, was $7,228.00 and the final contract price is $19,337.62. The additional 5, 7, 13, and 14 to J. F. Shea Co. }� cost for the contract was due to extra repair work on Well No. 3, which Item Nos. 9, was done on a time and material basis. Mr. Arness said that a portion of 11 to Morgan Paving Materials the well casing split open during the normal contract work due to a Item No. 8 to faulty well casing and he authorized work on the pump, sonic work on the Construction Co., Inc. well and metering in order to repair the split casing before the well Item Nos. 6 could be placed back into operation. Aggregate Products Co. Mr. Arness said it is the recommendation of the Department of Public Voting was as follows: Works that the project be accepted as being completed satisfactorily, \��\ and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. Ayes: Councilmen - Councilman Kirkpatrick asked if someone else might be liable for this faulty well casing. Mr. Arness said that because the well casing was installed quite some- time ago, it is probably too late to pursue the matter. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - South Bonnyview-Bechelli Lane Water Line Relocation MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 1022, South Bonnyview-Bechelli Lane Water Line Relocation, be awarded to C & C Construction on their low bid of $23,585.00. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh AWARD OF BID - Construction of Keswick -Redding 115 KV Transmission Line MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Electric that Bid Schedule No. 1021, Construction of Keswick- ,Z Redding 115 KV Transmission Line, be awarded to B & A Electric Co. in 1� the amount of $505,552.00. i(0(0 Voting was as follows: l Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh AWARD OF BID - Rock and Mineral Products for Fiscal Year 1978-79 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the Public Works Department that Bid Schedule No. 1018 for Rock and Mineral Products for Fiscal Year 1978-79 be awarded as follows: Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, and 14 to J. F. Shea Co. }� Item Nos. 9, 10, and 11 to Morgan Paving Materials Item No. 8 to Tenney Construction Co., Inc. Item Nos. 6 and 12 to Aggregate Products Co. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh 174 HYDROLOGIC STUDY - Olney Creek Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memo to Council dated June 13, 1978. Mr. Arness said that the Planning Commission is reviewing two subdivisions and one lot split totaling 302 lots adjacent to Olney Creek in the area north of Girvan Road. In addition, another 120 lots have been requested to the east between Olney Creek and the Sacramento River. Mr. Arness said the Planning Commission has requested that Council authorize funding for a ' hydrologic study for that stretch of Olney Creek within the Corporate Limits. He said the work proposed in the Olney Creek drainage area will be excluded from the storm drainage plan. This creek is unique due to its volume and the vegetation it supports. It is the recom- mendation of the Department of Public Works that Ott Water Engineers, Inc. be retained by the City to develop the hydrologic study for Olney Creek in an amount not to exceed $5,546 and that the Vice Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Right -of -Way Easement for Eastside Interceptor Sewer Pipe Line MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 78-91 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council P of the City of Redding approving right-of-way contract covering an �V easement over P.G. & E. property for the Eastside Interceptor sewer pipe line and authorizing its execution by the City Manager. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-91 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Lease Agreement for Runway End Identifier Lights at Municipal Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 78-92 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Lease Agreement No. DOT-FA78WE-4782, �\ for installation, maintenance and operation of runway end identifier lights at Redding Municipal Airport. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-92 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Lease Agreement for Visual Approach Slope Indicators at Municipal Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 78-93 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Lease Agreement No. DOT-FA78WE-4781, for installation, maintenance and operation of visual approach slope indicators at Redding Municipal Airport. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-93 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 11 1 ORDINANCES - Pertaining to: Construction Taxes, Sewer and Water Connection Charges in Subsequently Annexed Areas, Utilities, Park Funds, and Park and Recreational Land Dedications and In Lieu Fees Prior to the Council meeting, reports were submitted to Council members from Marshall S. Mayer, Attorney representing Citizens for Responsible Growth, and from Ken Murray, Chairman of the Citizens for Responsible Growth. Mayor Demsher submitted a memo to Council dated June 19, 1978, from the Council Growth Committee, which he read in its entirety re develop- ment fees. It is the Committee's recommendation that Council give first reading to the proposed ordinances dealing with Construction Taxes, Sewer and Water Connection Charges in Subsequently Annexed Areas, Utilities, Park Funds, and Park and Recreational Land Dedications and In Lieu Fees, bearing in mind that if new construction costs are not recovered, the entire community must offset these expenditures through higher utility rates, through deletion of other needed capital improvements, or by not providing for additional growth beyond existing plant capacities. Mayor Demsher said the preliminary report had been received from Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. He felt the report did not contain anything new that had not already been discussed or thought of. The report indicates that the proposed charges are low in relation to costs. The City's ability to continue to subsidize new growth in this community has been inhibited. He said the fees are a necessity which is what the City had determined a year ago. Councilman Kirkpatrick said the Committee has asked a lot of questions and received a lot of answers and that his concerns with the proposed ordinances had been resolved. Marshall Mayer, Attorney, representing Citizens for Responsible Growth, said there are serious exceptions such as preparation of an adequate environmental impact report. He felt it obvious that the proposed ordinances are being railroaded through Council in order to avoid public input. He did not feel this was the proper way to run government. Mayor Demsher said that the fees were proposed a year ago; they are not new. He stated that Council is aware of what is going on in this community economically; now it is a matter of timing. J 175 Councilman Kirkpatrick assured Mr. Mayer that members of Council had received a copy of his report and that staff has been asked to review it and respond to the questions raised. Mr. Mayer specifically asked if a negative declaration had been approved. City Attorney Murphy said that the Board of Administrative Review will consider the negative declaration at its meeting on June 20 (tomorrow). Mr. Murphy suggested Council adjourn this Council meeting to a time when public input can be heard on the proposed ordinances. Ken Murray, Chairman of the Committee for Citizens for Responsible Growth, appeared before Council and asked as a function of the public hearing, if the time of collection for the fees can be changed in the ordinance. City Attorney Murphy said that, as an urgency measure, the ordinance could be modified so that it could be adopted by July 1. J 176 Mr. Murray said his committee was most concerned with the time of collection which will have a tremendous impact, and requested serious consideration of this point by Council. Brent Owens stated that he concurred with the procedure for collection proposed by Mr. Murray. He feels the City has been caught in a tight deadline and should proceed cautiously. Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1390 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 16 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding thereto a new Chapter 16.42, pertaining to construction taxes. Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1391 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 4 of the Redding Municipal Code, by adding thereto a new Chapter 4.26, pertaining to sewer and water connection charges in subsequently annexed areas. Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1392 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 14 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Sections 14.08.040, 14.08.070, 14.08.130, 14.08.370, 14.12.050, 14.16.100, and 14.16.110, and sub- stituting therefor new sections 14.08.070, 14.08.130, 14.08.370, 14.12.050, 14.16.100, and 14.16.110, pertaining to utilities. Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1393 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Title 16 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding thereto Chapter 16.05, pertaining to park funds. Councilman Kirkpatrick offered Ordinance No. 1394 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding Municipal Code by adding thereto Chapter 17.42, pertaining to park and recreational land dedications and in -lieu fees. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard setting the public hearing for Development Fees for 7:30 P.M., Monday, June 26, 1978, in the Council Chambers. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Withdrawing Oasis Road Annex No. 2 from Buckeye Fire District MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that n Resolution No. 78-94 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 "Oasis Road Annex No. 2", effective June 30, 1978. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Demsher Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 78-94 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. C, APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL - 1978 Water Revenue Bond Issue fh\ City Attorney Murphy reviewed his memo to Council dated June 14, 1978, stating that if it is the intention of Council to schedule a Water .71 Revenue Bond Election for November 8, 1978, it will be necessary to start proceedings immediately. Mr. Murphy recommended that Council appoint the firm of Orrick, Herrington, Rowley, and Sutcliffe as Bond Counsel for this project. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT - South End of Redding Midtown Project No. 1 City Attorney Murphy reviewed his memo to Council dated June 15, 1978, in which he advised Council that Humboldt Financial Services, Inc. has become the owner of the former J. C. Penney store site at the corner of Market and Placer, as well as the owner of the former McMahans store site and vacant lot directly across Market Street from the former J. C. Penney store. Humboldt proposes to develop these properties compatibly with the Downtown Mall. Staff recommends that Council authorize the employment of Patterson, Stewart and Associates, the architects who designed the original Downtown Mall, to review Humboldt's plans and authorize expenditure of an amount not to exceed $13,000 for said review without further authorization from Council. He stated that the cost could be higher if an on-the-job inspector is needed. Mr. Murphy said that it does not appear necessary to do a complete EIR. The Board of Administrative Review will consider this matter before the July 3 Council meeting at which time a recommendation will be made. 177 Mr. Murphy said the project includes a proposal for abandonment of the westerly forty feet of Market Street, south of the present entrance to the Mall, to the northerly edge of the sidewalk of the north side of Placer Street, and for the adjoining property owner to pay the City for such land at a price consistent with present day fair market value and the principles which governed our land sales by the Redding Redevelopment Agency within Redding Midtown Project No. 1. Staff requests Council authorization to employ the necessary appraisers to make the determination for this valuation. Housing andlRedevelopment Administrator Henson additionally recommended that the plans be referred to the Redding Redevelopment Agency for review for consistency with the existing Mall. Councilman Fulton asked what plans were made for the Pacific Telephone Company building. Mr. Henson a plan is being designed to separate the Telephone Company isaid structure from the rest of the Mall with a three-hour fire wall. He said the Telephone Company structure will not be required to have an automatic sprinkler system, but with the fire wall protection, the City's favorable faire rating will be assured. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton authorizing the employment of Patterson, Stewart and Associates at an amount not to exceed $13,000 for review of the plans for the aforestated project, employment of the necessary appraiser to determine the value of the property involved as hereinbefore referenced, and that the proposed plans for development of this project be presented to the Redding Redevelop- ment Agency for review. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NEW BUSINESS - Council Ambulance Committee Report Councilwoman Gard, one of the representatives on the Council Ambulance Committee (Gard and Kirkpatrick), gave an oral report on the joint City -County Ambulance Committee meeting held on June 16, 1978. During the meeting, discussions were held regarding an audit of the companies records recommended by Council on May 16, 1977. On May 16, 1977, Council adopted Resolution No. 77-82 establishing an amended uniform rate schedule for operation of ambulances in the City and it was felt that 3 an audit would establish some criteria for making judgments for future rate increases. It was agreed that the cost of such audit would be shared equally by the City, the County and the ambulance companies. Mrs. Gard said that at the meeting held on June 16, it was learned that the hospital records are not designed to give a true picture of ambulance costs, and that attaining the requested audit became a much more complicated situation than anticipated, as well as very costly. It was decided to have the requested information kept on standard forms and an 178 accountant will check them for probability in lieu of doing an official audit. Mrs. Gard said the Ambulance Society proposes an increase in rates from $65.00 to $75.00 base rate and from $3.00 per mile one way to $3.00 per mile for response time. She said it takes a year for Medi - Care to recognize approved rate increases which places the ambulance companies in a financial bind. Mrs. Gard said that the County representative recommended removal of all controls with respect to ambulance services with a stipulation that each ambulance company belong to the Emergency Dispatch System. The City -County Ambulance Committee will meet again on June 28 and Mrs. Gard said some direction is needed from Council. Councilman Fulton asked how the companies felt about taking off the controls. Councilman Kirkpatrick said some would welcome the idea while others would not. He felt it is a supply and demand situation and if ambulance rates are so high the companies are getting wealthy, more companies will come into the area for a piece of the action. He felt there might be some basis to de -regulate it. Mayor Demsher felt the ambulance companies run marginal operations and their losses are substantial. He felt that Council has the responsibility to help the businesses make a living, but a broader concern should be quality care and service. He felt if the City and Council remove themselves from control of ambulances, the system might deteriorate to where it was in the early 60's. Councilman Kirkpatrick maintained that the ambulance companies have a lot to lose by reverting back and the present controls have brought them to a higher standard, which he felt they would maintain without control. Councilman Fulton felt the controls are important and help keep the private businesses on a competitive basis. Council took no formal action on this matter. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Notice of P.G. & E. Applications to the Public Utilities Commission for rate change Shasta -Cascade wonderland Association Publicity An.TnTTRNMRNT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:50 P.M., Mayor Demsher adjourned the meeting to 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 26, 1978, APPROVED: CL -n - n_ ATTEST: Mayor ity Clerk