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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1977-01-03I City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California January 3, 1977 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Housing Counselor Srite. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Rick Green, Pastor of Calvary Baptist 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, Police Chief Whitmer, Electric Department Director Simpson, Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds, Housing Administrator Henson, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Associate Planner Perry, Parks and Recreation Director Riley, Airports Manager McCall, Housing Counselor Srite, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1976 and of the adjourned regular meeting of December 27, 1976, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce In a letter to Council dated December 21, 1976, the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce requested permission to serve alcoholic beverages at the Annual Chamberee to be held at the Redding Civic Auditorium on January 24, 1976. The City Clerk advised Council that Police Chief Whitmer has indicated his concurrence with this request. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the request of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Association MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the request of the Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Associa- tion for a one-year extension on its lease for the grounds at the corner of South Market and Parkview Streets. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes The City Attorney will prepare the necessary document. APPOINTMENT MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the reappointment of Jim Williams as a member of the Redding a 7 Redevelopment Agency to a four year term of office ending January 1, 1981. 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. 13, check nos. 47221 to 47381, in- �Ob clusive, in the amount of $471, 080. 11 be approved and paid, and that Pay- roll Register No. 14, check nos. 83298 to 83699, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $185, 706.18 for the period December 12, 1976 through December 25, 1976 be approved. Total $656,786.29 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 2 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 1st hearing Richard Halcomb - Claim filed 12/17/76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman \I Anderson that the Damage Claim filed by Richard Halcomb on December 17, 1976 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of February 7, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Roger Whipp - Claim filed 12/21/76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Roger Whipp on December 21, 1976 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of February 7, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing Minta H. Riechel - Claim filed 11/19/76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Minta H. Reichel on November 19, 1976 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Arthur Stemp - Claim filed 11/29/76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Arthur Stemp on November 29, 1976 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes John E. Macke y - Claim filed 12/16/76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by John E. Mackey on December 16, 1976 be approved in the amount of $44.23, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Steven A. Tarnay - Claim filed 11/18/76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Steven A. Tarnay on November 18, 1976 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Twin View Annex No. 8 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1298 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1298 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated ''Twin View Annex No. 8'' 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. 1298 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 J RESOLUTION - re Stop Sign on McKinney Lane MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-1 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the installation of a ''Stop'' Sign on McKinney Lane at its intersection with Quartz Hill Road. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-1 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Stop Sign on Sequoia Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the installation of a ''Stop'' Sign on Sequoia Street at its intersection with Butte Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No . 77-2 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - rescinding parking prohibitionon portion of Cliff Drive Helen Faye Generes voiced objection to the adoption of a resolution res- cinding the parking prohibition on the north side of Cliff Drive'between California Street and Sonoma Street. She stated that problems existed prior to the adoption of the resolution prohibiting parking and she sees no reason to rescind the resolution. According to Mrs. Generes, 80% of the property owners affected object to rescinding the resolution. Traffic Engineer Hamilton said that the area had been checked out and it was his opinion and that of the Traffic and Parking Commission that there would be no problem if parking were allowed. He did state, however, that affected property owners had not been contacted. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the matter be referred back to the Traffic and Parking Commission for further consideration in view of no notification to affected property owners. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Parking - Sequoia Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-3 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking near corners and crosswalks on the extension of Sequoia Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-3 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Parking - California Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-4 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on the west side of California Street between Tehama and Yuba Streets during certain hours. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-4 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 3 j r3P 1131) TIS //36 W_] 4 RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Parking - Placer Street 1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-5 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on the south side of Placer Street east and west of West Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-5 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Underground Cable MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 903, Underground Cable, be awarded to General Electric Supply on their low bid of $37, 948. 00, sales tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None LAKE REDDING GOLF CLUB MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that consideration of this item be deferred until the meeting of February 7, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes (� CONTRACT - re Acquisition of Electric Facilities in EPUD MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the contract between the' City of Redding and Earl W. Preston and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION- re Emergency Power Shortages MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-6 be adopted, a resolution of the City;;C6uncil of the. City of Redding authorizing the Electric Department to install auto- matic relays to function during emergency shortages. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-6 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Emergency Curtailment Plan MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-7 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Electric Department to cooperate with the Bureau of Reclamation and Pacific Gas and Electric Company in an emergency curtailment plan. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None \ Resolution No. 77-7 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Garden-Verda Alley Assessment District The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing re Garden-Verda Alley Assessment District. 5 The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Declaration of Mailing and Posting - Notice of Public Hearing Report of the Superintendent of Streets dated 12/29/76 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Public Hearing be closed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-8 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the Report of the Superintendent of Streets on the cost of construction of certain improvements in the Garden-Verda Alley Assessment District, and making assessments to pay the cost thereof. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-8 is on,file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Pre -Application for HUD Discretionary Grant The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing re Pre -Application for Hud Discretionary Grant for Linden neighborhood improvements. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Report of Housing and Redevelopment Administrator dated 12/30/76 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Housing and Redevelopment Director Henson reviewed his memor- andum to Council, indicating that the major difference between the proposal recommended to Council at the Public Hearing on December 27th and what is being recommended tonight is the allocation of $40,000 for West Street improvements. Such improvements were recommended at a neighborhood meeting held at the Martin Luther King Center attended by residents of the community and by members of the Community Development Advisory Board. As a result of the change in the proposed funding, staff recommends that the budget be scaled down as follows: $230,000 The proposed funding will be amended as follows:- 1. ollows: 1. HUD Discretionary Grant $200,000 2. 1976-77 CD Funds allocated for Linden neighborhood 30,000 improvements 230, 000 1. 2. 19 rehabilitation loans Landscape buffer $ 76,000 15,000 3. Three cul-de-sacs 94,000 4. West Street improvements 40,000 5. Storm drain improvement 5,000 $230,000 The proposed funding will be amended as follows:- 1. ollows: 1. HUD Discretionary Grant $200,000 2. 1976-77 CD Funds allocated for Linden neighborhood 30,000 improvements 230, 000 I Lyle Stewart,; Consultant brn'thils"<proj'ect, 'reviewed the proposed neighborhood irriproveri ent, (a_nd i_nidi'cat_0& that such improvements are necessary to attract private developers to develop vacant land in the area. He also spoke of the need for lowering the density, which will be considered by the Planning Commission at a later date. Kathy Brooks, Director of the Martin Luther King Center, stated that she favors the proposed program. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Public Hearing be closed. Purley Harrison, owner of a grocery store in the area, believes the West Street improvements will be very helpful. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard authorizing the City Manager to file with the Department of Housing and Urban Development a Pre -Application for Community Development Block Grant Discretionary Fund Grant in the amount of $200,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Twin View Annex No. 9 Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1300 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated ''Twin View Annex No. 9'' to the City of Redding. i ENTERPRISE ANNEXATIONS - Nos. 77-1, 77-2, and 77-3 Planning and Community Development Director Harris advised Council that Thomas J. Johnston, Freddie Papineau and Dal.e K. Ostendorf, and Leland Finley have requested annexation of their nonadjacent properties'in the Enterprise area. The location of each parcel was shown on the Vu Graph. Each parcel is uninhabited. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson authorizing commencement of annexation proceedings and authorizing staff to assist the owners in preparing the necessary applications to the Local Agency Formation Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-12-76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , January 17, 1977 to consider Rezoning Application RZ-12-76 by W. Jaxon Baker. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-13-76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman 11 Gard that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., January 17, 1977 to consider Rezoning Application RZ-13-76. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes POLICE FACILITY Planning and Community Development Director Harris submitted his report and recommendation to Council regarding the redevelopment of the former Gerard property for use as the new Police Facility. Mr. Harris stated that the architects of the facility, Messrs. Woodward and Nichols, would present the plans and would answer any questions Council might have. Architectural drawings of the exterior of the building were shown, as well as preliminary plans of the interior. 7 Mr. Woodward advised Council that the present cost estimate is $683,563, which included the Council Chambers. Mr. Harris had suggested that, because of the tremendous increase in construction costs since the architectural contract was signed, the space allo- cated for the Council Chambers be left unfinished in order to retain the option of locating the Chambers in the original City Hall. If the Council Chambers are left unfinished, approximately $76,000 could be eliminated from the total cost. Mr. Nichols noted, however, that the plans for the Police Facility were drawn around the Council Chambers and, in his opinion if this is no longer desirable, the plans should be redrawn. He indicated that some of the police facilities located on the second floor could be better located on the ground floor if space is available. Mr. Woodward stated that an investigation of the roof structure of the Gerard Building has disclosed that it does not meet present City of Redding Building Code requirements. The added cost for reconstructing the roof would be between $77, 000 and $88, 000. Mr. Woodward said that the roof reconstruction could be done at a later date, and noted that the former owner had experienced no problems with the roof during the heavy snowstorm in 1968. There was discussion as to the appropriateness of having the Council Chambers in the same building as the Police Facility. Councilman Anderson questioned the wisdom of dual use of the building because of security problems; the Council Chambers being open to the public and there being common use of a conference room and restroom fa cilitie s . Mayor Fulton said he favors keeping the Police Facility and Council Chambers at one location. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh authorizing the architect to proceed with construction drawings for the Police Facility and Council Chambers Building, based on a cost estimate of $683, 563, excluding reconstruction of the roof which can be done at a later date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PARKING PROHIBITION - Cypress Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher //3,3 approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission that parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Cypress Avenue for 431 feet east of the east curb line of Hilltop Drive, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Master Plan Airports Manager McCall submitted the Master Plan of the Redding Municipal Airport as upgraded by R. Dixon Speas , together with an Environmental Impact Assessment Report prepared by Mr. Speas. The Redding Planning Commission has approved both the Plan and the EIR. Council was shown drawings of the existing layout of the Airport and the proposed Airport layout plan and land use. Charts were shown indicating aviation demand through 1995, as well as a summary of development costs through 1980. In reply to an inquiry concerning funding of improvements, Mr. McCall noted that EDA funds may be used to match A DA P funds. 1� RESOLUTION - Approving Amended Master Plan MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-9 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and accepting an Amended Master Plan for Redding Municipal Airport, as prepared by R. Dixon Speas. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-9 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Keeline, Pizzi, and Young Airports Manager McCall reported that the firm Keeline, Pizzi, and Young, with whom the City entered into a lease agreement for property at Redding Municipal Airport, will no longer operate under the corporate name as of Janua.ry 1, 1977, and.the lease agreement should be changed to Charles C. Young, III, Architect. Further, because of a change in the Master Plan, the metes and bounds for the leased property needs to be changed, and this has caused a delay in the building of the proposed office. It is the recommendation of the Airports Commission that the lease be rewritten to reflect the name change, the new metes and bounds, and a provision that construction of the building be started by July 1, 1977. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the Airports Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Municipal Airport Hangar No. 5 Site Grading MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh accepting the Municipal Airport Hangar No. 5 Site Grading Project, Bid Schedule No. 897, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Re Abatement on Property at 1900 Henry Street L MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman 7 Demsher that Resolution No. 77-10 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 15 of the Redding City Code on certain real property in the City of Redding. (Owned by A. R. Hiland and Helen Hiland and Stone & Youngberg, at 1900 Henry Street) . 1 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-10 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Section 8 - Existing Housing Program MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-11 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Shasta County Housing Authority to issue additional housing assistance certificates within the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77- 11 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. E LEASE EXTENSION - Alton O. Chatham MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the extension of lease between the City of Redding and Alton O. Chatham to April 30, 1977, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Purchase of Kutras Parcel 11 - Turtle Bay MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-12 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the purchase of Kutras Parcel 11 - Turtle Bay, and authorizing the execution by the Mayor of the necessary docu- ments to accomplish such purchase. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-12 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: . / Ma or ATTEST: J/� i --16'_ City Clerk // RESOLUTION - Adding Safety Element to General Plan MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-13 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adding a Safety Element to said General Plan. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-13 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS I lGj / 1 Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Shasta Inn Diamond Saloon Lanai Sandwich Shop Notice by Inter Mountain Stage Co. re Application filed with PUC for increase in passenger fares and express rates by 25% ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: . / Ma or ATTEST: J/� i --16'_ City Clerk //