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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1977-02-221 39 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California February 22, 1977 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Airports Manager McCall. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Dale Edwardson, Pastor of the Neighborhood Church of Redding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Fulton with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton. Absent: Councilman Demsher 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, Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds, Public Works Superintendent Galusha, Housing Administrator Henson, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Associate Civil Engineer Mathis, Associate Planner Perry, Airports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1977 and of the adjourned regular meeting of February 14, 1977 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Retired Public Employees Association, Area II ? A communication was received from Gene Dais, Director of Area II, Retired Public Employees Association, requesting the City to pay 50% of the health insurance premiums of City of Redding Retirees . With the approval of Council, Mayor Fulton referred this request to staff for review and report back to Council as to the feasibility of such action. Shasta -Cascade Square Dance Association MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the request of the Shasta -Cascade Square Dance Associa- YQ/�� tion to sell liquor at their square dance after party at the Senior Citizens Hall on March 18 and 19, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes KIXE With the approval of Council, Mayor Fulton referred a request for funding from KIXE to staff and the Revenue Sharing Committee. Staff was instructed to write to KIXE and ask if requests for funding v.- yf� have been made to other legal jurisdictions within their service area, 7 and also to request KIXE to submit a budget setting forth how such monies from the City would be expended. Bureau of Reclamation A communication was received from the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, advising the City that�� deficiencies will be imposed on water deliveries to the City in accordance with Article(. of the City's contract. Due Public Utilities Commission In a letter to the League of California Cities dated February 9, 1977, the Public Utilities Commission advised of a decision issued by the Commission ordering gas public utilities in California to file tariffs providing that ''natural gas should not be caused or permitted to be used by residences, apartments and condominiums above 65 degrees F during the active hours of the day and above 55 degrees F during the sleeping hours, ex- cept for medical reasons and where other temperatures are re- quired by law. Economic Development Corporation Bill McDaniel and Helen Rockwell, Members of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation, repre- senting the City of Redding, appeared before Council and re- ported on a meeting of the Board held on February 10, 1977. `1 Mr. McDaniel reported that one of the matters discussed and voted on was the formation of the Superior California Develop- ment District. He noted that he and Ms. Rockwell were the only ''no'' votes regarding this matter. It was'..their feeling that the Regional District would dilute the present program which has been very successful. Mr. McDaniel mentioned that there will be a need for additional funding for staff this year, whether or not the Regional District is formed; however, if we do go regional, there will be additional funding available for staff. Councilman Pugh suggested that prior to the upcoming budget sessions representatives of Council meet with members of the Economic Development Corporation to review the concept of the Regional District. He stressed the need for more documentation regarding the proposed District. Councilman Anderson added that if there is a new Joint Powers Agreement, Council should take a look at it. City Manager Brickwood said that a meeting of City and County staff people has been scheduled to discuss many issues and that the Regional District is one of the subjects on the agenda. 1 Sheriff's Posse of Shasta County, Inc. A communication was received from the Sheriff's Posse of Shasta County, Inc. , requesting Council authorization to construct a stor- age building to be used jointly by the Sheriff's Posse and the Asphalt Cowboys, and that the land which this 24' x 72' building will occupy be deleted from their existing lease and made subject to a new ground lease. With the approval of Council, this request was referred to the Recreation and Parks Commission for review and recommendation to Council. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS O� MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check nos. 48171 to 48412, inclusive, in the amount of $719,576.88 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 17, check nos. 84545 to 84979, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $202, 312. 18 for the period January 23, 1977 through February 5, 1977 be approved. Total $921,889.06 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 1st hearing Milton E. Schultz - Claim filed 2/10/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Milton E. Schultz 1 1 1 on February 10, 1977 be approved in the amount of $78.18, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Gifford Construction - Claim filed 2 / 14/ 77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Gifford Construction on February 14, 1977 be approved in the amount of $50.25, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Charles and Suzan Chiply - Claim filed 2/17/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Charles and Suzan Chiply 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 21, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing 33 California Casualty Indemnity Exchange - Claim filed 1/3/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by California Casualty In- demnity Exchange on January 3, 1977 be denied, and that the Claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1306 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1306 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-1" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher Ordinance No. 1306 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Ordinance No. 1307 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 'D(�o__ 41 ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-2 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1307 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1307 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-2" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher Ordinance No. 1307 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 'D(�o__ 41 42 ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-3 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1308 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes n (10� 6 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1308 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of -the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated ''Enterprise Annex No. 77-3" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher Ordinance No. 1308 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. BUENAVENTURA PROJECT - Linden Avenue Property Acquisition Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. Councilwoman Gard reviewed the Council Committee Report dated February 16, 1977 concerning Linden Avenue property acquisition. It is recommended that staff work with each person affected by the �(� acquisition program to assist them in finding suitable housing, in �1 accordance with HUD regulations. �So Housing Administrator Henson stated that staff is doing everything possible to relocate owner occupants, but is having difficulty in finding housing within their ability to'pay. In reply to Councilman Anderson's inquiry regarding the availability of additional funds for this project, Planning and Community Develop- ment Director Harris replied that at this time there are no funds immediately at hand to disburse; Mr. Harris said he thinks it is the Committee's belief that a more concerted effort should be made to find suitable housing. Councilman Anderson feels that Council has to set a time that either suitable housing is found or supplemental funds be made available. Councilwoman Gard believes that staff should be available to assist anyone who comes in and asks for help in relocating. She noted that it is necessary to document a housing search. The following people appeared before Council and expressed their concerns as' indicated: T. E. James - is unable to build a new house for less than $21,500, which is more money than: he will receive Willistine Turner- is unable to find suitable housing for amount offered by the City Mrs.K.Yagiela - who resides outside of the City of Redding, appeared on behalf of Purley Harrison. She spoke of requirement of appointing a negotiator to resolve price issue. She also requested that Council realign road so that Mrs. Harrison's property would not be taken 1 1 Purley Harrison - spoke of need of income from her three rental units and store, and again requested realign- ment of Buenaventura Blvd. around her property. John Clayborne - expressed dissatisfaction with amount of money City is offering for property it is acquiring Art Taylor - said that people would like to avoid litigation but solution must be found. Suggested another meeting at Martin Luther King Center Judy Wall - spoke of the potential high value of the land after Buenaventura Blvd. is constructed; feels property owners are being exploited (is not a property owner or resident in the area) Roy Meadows - feels that if Council were to put themselves in property owners' places they could come up with a solution (is not a property owner or resident in the area) Florence Brooks- requested that Ted Anderson not be sent to contact affected people as he does not have the answers Kathy Brooks - said the people would like information as to how the appraisals were made City Manager Brickwood is to prepare an indepth report on each parcel under consideration for acquisition for presentation to Council at the meeting of March 7, and is to report on the availability of supplemental funds for acquisition. PUBLIC HEARING - Henderson Road Annex No. 1 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on Henderson Road Annex No. 1. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Resolution No. 77-22 setting Protest Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Resolution No. 77-22 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. 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. 77-31 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that a majority protest has not been made as of the close of the protest hearing on Henderson Road Annex No. I* Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes -, Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher Resolution No. 77-31 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. �-3 7 43 M PUBLIC HEARING - West Street Curb and Gutter Assessment District The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on West Street Curb and Gutter Assessment District. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Declaration of Mailing and Posting - Notice of Public Hearing �I Finding of Fact by Superintendent of Streets /3-D The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests have been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. The area under consideration for improvements was shown on the Vu Graph. Associate Civil Engineer Hastings advised Council that cirb*andgutter has been installed in front of properties constitutingat least fifty percent of the front footage of properties on the east and west sides of West Street, for a distance of approximately 500 feet north of Grandview Avenue and that Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911 is applicable to the unimproved properties in the above described areas. 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. 77-32 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the construction of certain improvements on the east and west sides of West Street north of Grandview Avenue in the City of Redding, pursuant to Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher Resolution No. 77-32 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal re Tentative Map-Manzanita Villas Subdivision OD Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on the Appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission re Manzanita Villas Subdivision. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk - Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Report of Director of Planning and Community Development dated February 17, 1977 The City Clerk advised Council that protests to the tentative map of the Manzanita Villas Subdivision have been received from 29 persons. Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed his memorandum to Council dated February 17, 1977, which memor- andum is made a part of these minutes by reference. The area under consideration was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Harris noted that the subdivision design originally submitted proposed Avon to be a through street from Stratford eastward to Manzanita Avenue. How- ever, because of considerable opposition at both Board of Administra- tive Review hearings, alternate street designs were prepared and reviewed by various public-service agencies. As a result of the concern expressed by residents of Bambury Court and Stratford Avenue, the Commission recommended approval of the revised 1 FI U W" tentative map, with no through connection between Avon Street and Manzanita Avenue. Mr. Harris noted that property owners who have appealed the decision did not present any testimony at the Planning Commission. The following people appeared before Council in opposition to the tentative map: Joe Curto Charles Aikens Sim Nathan Mary Montagner Their concern is the traffic that will be generated on Manzanita Hills Avenue from the 33 homes if ingress and egress is limited to said street. The blocking off of Foothill Boulevard was also questioned. Public Works Director Arness stated that because of the topography of the land it would be hazardous to use Foothill Boulevard to gain access to the subdivision. He spoke of sight and drainage problems. Ron Cecchi who resides on Bambury Court opposes Avon as a through street. He stated that he and others attended the BAR and Planning Commission meetings and voiced their opposition. He does not feel that having a through. street would relieve traffic around- Manzanita School and does not believe it is essential for the police and fire departments or the Post Office. He recommends that Council deny the appeal. Paul Jones, Don Van Dyke, and Roger DeKatona, representing the developers, stated that they were receptive to having Avon a through street but redesigned the subdivision when opposition was voiced. At this point they request that Council deny. the appeal as they cannot afford further delay and expense. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. In a discussion of this matter, it was brought out that the original tentative map filed showed Avon as a through street, which could account for the fact that the property owners who have filed this appeal did not appear at the BAR or Planning Commission meetings and voice opposition. Councilman Anderson stated he was not prepared to vote on this appeal as he has not seen the property. Councilwoman Gard questioned the wisdom of limited ingress and egress to the subdivision. It was determined that, in view of additional testimony presented this evening, the most expeditious -manner to handle this would be to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation at its meeting of March 2nd, with a report to Council at its meeting of March 7th. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Anderson referring the tentative map of Manzanita Villas Subdivision back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration at its meeting of March 2nd, and with a report and recommendation to be submitted to Council at its meeting of March 7th. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining Em. CITY OF REDDING INSURANCE PROGRAM Councilman Anderson submitted the Insurance Committee's Recom- mendations, dated February 17, 1977, regarding the various elements of the City of Redding insurance program. He noted that Council had, at its meeting of February 7, authorized the contract for blanket ex- cess liability insurance for the year ending December 31, 1977, and the airports blanket excess liability coverage for a 3 year period ending December 31, 1979. The Committee now recommends that Council authorize the following: 1. Errors and Omissions Coverage and ''Difference in Conditions'' Coverage for a one year period ending February 8, 1978, at an annual premium of $12,775. 2. Payment of premium for 1977 in the amount of $221,297 for Multi -Peril Package Policy. The premium for the Multi -Peril coverage has increased from $124,658 for 1976 to $221,297 for the 1977 calendar year, and,Mr. Anderson stated that the Insurance Committee will study the advisa- bility of the City increasing the self-insured portion of this risk. It is the recommendation of the Committee that a ''target date'' be established for the development of alternate programs and that this date be December 31, 1977, the anniversary of the present policy. Mr. Anderson discussed the Worker's Compensation Insurance coverage and said that the, Committee will include such coverage in future studies of the City's insurance program. The Committee is also considering changing the anniversary dates of its insurance contracts to April 1 as. it has been advised that the insurance market is in a better position to make favorable coverage proposals in the spring than it is during mid -year, at the end of the calendar year, or at the beginning of the year. As additional information is developed, the Insurance Committee will make subsequent reports to Council. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the aforestated recommendations of the Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - One 1 -ton Truck, Cab and Chassis only MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson ' r-, 3 approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. . 911; One 1 -ton Truck, Cab and Chassis only, be awarded to Rodway Chevrolet on their low bid in the amount of $5, 178.63, sales tax :included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher RESOLUTION - Authorizing Purchase of Vehicles by State of California MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-33 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase two 1977 police type vehicles and one stan- dard type vehicle for the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher Resolution No. 77-33 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 1 0 i 1 F, 47 PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the 1977 Budget of the Parking and Business Improve- ment Area Board as submitted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REVENUE SHARING Assistant City Manager Courtney submitted the Revenue Sharing - Actual 7 Use Report as of December 31, 1976. USE PERMIT APPEAL - by Carrol Hammar Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , March 7, 1977 re Appeal of Use Permit UP -30-77 by Carrol Hammar. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. USE PERMIT APPEAL - by Fr. ,L. Chapter, et al MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , March 7, 1977 re Appeal of Use Permit UP -35-77 approved by the Planning Commission for Lewis McCaslin. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PARKING PROHIBITION - North side of Cliff Drive Traffic Engineer Hamilton reported that en December 20, 1976, the Traffic and Parking Commission-ecommended that Resolution No. 2923 which imposed parking prohibition on a portion of Cliff Drive be rescinded. After considering the matter with residents at its meeting of January 10, 1977 and February 14, 1977, the Commission has determined that the existing parking prohibition should remain in effect, and that the recommendation to rescind Resolution No. 2923 be withdrawn. REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Terminal Plans Airports Manager McCall stated that Smart and Clabaugh•, Inc. has completed the preliminary study for a terminal at Redding Municipal Airport authorized by Council on August 9, 1976. Architect Dick. Smart submitted drawings which illustrated the site location, first and second floors, -and exterior of the proposed 24,000 sq. ft. building. Mr. Smart stated that his firm has worked with the Airports Commission and Airports Committee in designing the terminal. It is planned to use maintenance free materials; however, it may be necessary -to go to stucco because of pending legislation whereby insula- tion would be required for concrete block construction. The estimated cost is from $50 to $7.0 per sq. ft. The terminal provides space for a second carrier-, and could ultimately accommodate four carriers by placing air freight in a separate facility. Mr. McCall stated that the Airports Commission recommends that the study be approved and that Council authorize the expenditure of $60,000 for construction drawings and. $8, 000 for aerial control reaps ,for the future terminal. He stated that some of these funds may be. recouped at a later date -- a small amount from ADAP and perhaps some from EDA or Public Works grants. Councilman Anderson said that it will take from $1.2 to $1.5 million to get the.terminal in operation and the City must have grants, either through EDA or accelerated Public Works grants. He noted that some of these grants have been available if plans are already prepared. City Manager Brickwood said it would be his recommendation, if the City plans to build a new terminal within five years, for Council to approve the Airports Commission recommendation. l/ .2- ✓3 I/ P M In reply to the City Manager's inquiry, Mr. Smart said it would take approximately four months to complete the plans. Council was in agreement that a new terminal is needed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the Airports Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes FREEFALL SKYDIVING MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard L� 3�' ratifying the action taken by Council in a telephone poll authorizing a freefall skydiving demonstration at the Redding Civic Auditorium on February 18, 19', 20, and 21, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes (p NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Pavement Markers MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson accepting the project re placement of� pavement markers on various streets in the City of Redding, Bid Schedule No. 900, as being completed satis- factorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING REGIONAL WASTEWATER PROJECT Project Engineer Mathis advised Council that a design ichange of the Regional Wastewater Project is required as a result of a review of the Project'by the Department of Fish and Game, subsequent to the E.I.R. �(p approval, the Step II design phase approval, and entering into the Engineering Services Contract with CHZMHi11.. The Department of Fish and Game has directed that the outfall into the Sacramento River be installed downriver approximately 3, 000 ft. to protect a salmon spawning area. Task Order No. 5 from CHZM Hill provides compen- sation for the design of a 3, 300 foot extension of the 42 inch diameter outfall pipeline, necessary surveys, electrical instrumentation, and control and structural features to accommodate the relocation of the outfall in accordance with directives received from the State of California, Department of Fish and Game. Additional capital costs estimated to be incurred to the project as a result of this change in concept are approxi- mately $200, 000. Compensation to CH2M Hill, as set forth in Task Order No. 5 shall be on a Cost Reimbursement basis as provided under the Engineering Services Contract with CHZM Hill. The cost ceiling is $7, 303, and the fixed fee is $4, 095 for work authorized by this Task Order. Councilman Pugh confirmed that all State and Federal agencies received copies of the initial design plan, together with the E.I.R. and that no comments were received from any agency. Mr. Pugh said he is dis- turbed at the lack of cooperation and consideration displayed by the Department of Fish and Game; but it appears the City has no alternative but to modify the design plans. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving Task Order No. 5, and authorizing the City Manager to exe- cute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that letters be sent to appropriate officials in the State Department of Fish and Game expressing the City's dissatisfaction of .the manner in which the Department acted with respect to design changes 'in the Redding Regional Wastewater Project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C 1 0 M WATER SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF REDDING Public Works Director Arness submitted a memorandum to Council dated February 7, 1977 regarding a total water system for the City of Redding. Mr. Arness noted that the City's current water source is from the Sacramento River and from wells. With respect to water received from wells, it is recommended that the following improve- ments be authorized: Estimated Item Description Costs 1. Rehabilitate existing EPUD we11 (increase capacity by 9. 5 mgd) $20,000 2. Westside Road 12'' intertie between Redding -Cascade zone with pressure reducing valve 1 25,-000 3. Install pump at Westwood Manor to provide additional 0. 5 to 0. 75 mgd into Cascade zone 7,500 Total improvements required to meet short-term system demands 197.7-79 $52,500 It was also. r.e commended that water rates be reviewed, as they have not kept pace with the system's maintenance, replacement, and construc- tion needs, and a rate increase is needed to fund short and.long-term system improvements. Mr. Arness stated that staff has been studying the possibility of developing a gravity source of water from the Spring Creek tap in lieu of water from the Sacramento River, Thereby. eliminating the cost of pumping water to the water tanks. He noted that preliminary communications with Marfin McDonough's office, the City's consultant, indicate that the City can assume a reasonable rate for ''lost power'' charges in computing the cost effectiveness of the Spring Creek alternative. Mr. Arness referred to a proposal received from the Anderson - Cottonwood Irrigation. District to provide domestic drinking water at a plant located near the Market Street bridge, which proposal was supplied to Council. Staff is recommending that Council approve entering into a contract with CH2M Hill to perform the preliminary engineering for. the Spring Creek water .supply and that PACE Engineering be retained to perform the distribution analysis. The cost ceiling on the CHZM Hill contract is $83,464, and the upper limit on the PACE Engineering contract is $16,860. Councilwoman Gard asked. how quickly the City expects to. receive an answer from the Bureau as to the availability of water from Spring Creek. Mr. Arness stated that according to information received from Mr. McDonough, it appears we should hear shortly. Councilman Pugh asked if the City's water rights would be jeopardized by switching to -Spring Creek. City Attorney Murphy said he does not believe there is any problem as the water from Spring Creek is ultimately comingled with water from the Sacramento River. However, he will have Mr. McDonough research this matter and, if a problem does exist, will. have Mr. McDonough cover the matter in an amendment to the contract. 50 In reply to an inquiry as to the source of funding for this project, Assistant City Manager Courtney replied that water utility funds appear to be inadequate; therefore, funding would have to come from the General Fund. However; the preliminary staff recommendation to the Revenue Sharing Committee will be that' either part or all -of- these costs be from new Revenue Sharing funds effective January 1, 1977: MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendations of the Director of Public Works as set " forth hereinbefore. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Dudley Munns , 600 Joaquin Avenue, believe Council should consider that there could be a turbidity problem with water from the Spring Creek tap. LEGISLATION - re Partisan Municipal Elections MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson authorizing the Mayor to'vigorous'ly oppose A.B. 351 re Partisan Muni- cipal Elections with members of the Assembly Committee on Elections and Reapportionment. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENTS OF 1976 City Attorney Murphy, in a memorandum to Council dated February 15, 1977, set forth the two options -the' City has' re implementing'the Federal 3 Unemployment Compensation amendments of 1976. No action was taken by Council. RESOLUTION - re 1976 and Revised 1973 Federal Aid Urban Priority List Q MOTION:, Made 'by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-34 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 1976 and the revised 1973 Federal -`Aid Urban Priority List. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen _ None Absent: Councilmen - Demsher Resolution No. 77-34 is'on file -in the office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENT - Benson-Stathem-Shaw Associates MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson yapproving an areement with Benson -Stathem-Shaw Associates re appraisal of .27w- 27acres of City -owned land (including 4 houses) all located on Eastside Road near Walter Lane, for purpose of( -estimating economic rent, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Benson-Stathem-Shaw Associates f- MOTION:, Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving an agreement with Benson=Stathem-Shaw Associates re 'estimate of just compensation for Utility Easement on Colony Foods, Inc.', property (A.P. No. 70-18-20), and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Vi Klaseen commented -that she"appreciated the sensitivity'expressed by Council this evening and also referred to the number of items that had to do with transportion. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Assn. Publicity Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses ' Redding Cannery Sales, 2800 Bechelli Lane Winesteak, 820 Butte Street Application to PUC by Eureka Aero Industries for rate increase 3-77 Notice of Greyhound Lines, Inc. re application to PUC re increase � 7�,J in passenger bus fares and package express rates // ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:20 P.M. , Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk 1 1 APPROV D: mayor 51