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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1977-03-2167 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California March 21, 1977 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Traffic Engineer Hamilton. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Nobel Streeter, Pastor of Redding Presbyterian 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. Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Harris, Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds, Fire Chief Erichsrud, Electric Department Director Simpson, Public Works Superintendent Galusha, Housing Administrator Henson, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Associate Planner Perry, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1977 and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of March 14, 1977 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Shasta County Peace Officers Association MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the request of the Shasta County Peace Officers Assocation re use of the Posse Grounds for a circus show on April 18, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Redding Fire Fighters Local 1934 of I.A. F. F. Jerry D. Elder, President of Local 1934 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, introduced Alan C. Davis, _ Attorney, who is representing Local 1934 in the overtime dispute between the Union and the City of Redding. Mr. Davis stated he was appearing before Council at the request of Mr. Maurice I. Gershenson, the Mediation Board Chairman for the Overtime Grievance. He said that Mr. Gershenson suggested that each side meet with Council to try to resolve the overtime issue. Councilman Demsher requested Mr. Davis to make a brief statement, noting that he would not expect resolu- tion of the issue this evening. Mr. Demsher stated that Mr. Davis's appearance before Council is clearly outside the grievance procedure set forth in the Memorandum of of Understanding, and if mediation by a neutral third party has not solved the problem there are other remedies. Councilman Pugh concurred, stating that Council is not in a position to enter into direct negotiations with the Union; that staff represents the City Council in such negotiations. M. Mr. Davis said that the purpose of mediation is to make every effort to solve the problem. He noted that this has failed, and he was just trying to abide by the conditions agreed to by Mr. Gershenson. Mr. Davis stated that this problem dates back to the amendment of the Fair Labor Standards Act (which has been declared to be inapplicable to local agencies by the U. S. Supreme Court) and pro- visions in the Memorandum of Understanding ratified on December 31, 1974. A change was made in the Memor- andum of Understanding in July, 1974 regarding the method of paying firemen; i.e. , from a monthly basis to an hourly basis. According to Mr. Davis, at the time the M. O. U. was ratified on December 31, 1974, the firemen were promised by Management that, even if the Fair Labor Standards Act was declared inapplicable, the City would abide by the Act and the firemen would not suffer a reduction in pay. He said that he feels this is a policy issue and, although he knows there is concern among members of Council about becoming involved, he believes at times staff can become polarized as a result of being principals in the dispute. Mr. Davis suggested having someone from the outside; i.e. , a third party, to repre- sent the City in negotiating a resolution. Councilman Anderson said for Council to become involved would be inconsistent with the City Manager type of govern- ment, and he is not in favor of departing from the procedure set up in the M. O. U. He feels the Mediation Board Chair- man acts as the third party. When questioned about the most recent letter from Mr. Gershenson, Assistant City Manager Courtney stated that it was written by the Mediator immediately subse- quent to a meeting of the Mediation Board in San Francisco called for the purpose of completing the mediation process so that a formal decision could be issued. The Mediator was concerned because the Union had not responded to his proposed decision. The Mediation Board included Mr. Gershenson, Chairman, Mr. Elder, and Mr. Courtney. City Attorney Murphy advised that a Council meeting is not an appropriate forum for a matter of this nature. He sug- gested that there are other avenues that can be followed by the Union and that he sees no point in debating the issues here. The formal decision of the Mediation Board is to be issued April 1, 1977. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Council- man Demsher referring the matter back to staff. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman O`P Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 18, check nos. 48777 to 49118, inclusive, in the amount of $885, 149.45, be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 19, check nos. 85428 to 85907, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $206,861.50 for the period February 20, 1977 through March 5, 1977 be approved. Total $1,092,010.95 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None M TREASURER'S REPORT Councilman Anderson submitted the Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 1977, which showed Total Treasurer's Accountability to be l $8,193,811.23 CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - First Hearing Lenora Sue Edgerton - Claim filed 3/3/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage and Personal Injury filed ZZ by Lenora Sue Edgerton on March 3, 1977 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 April 18, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Fireman's Fund Insurance/Dick Black Photo Studio - Claim filed March 2, 1977 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Fireman's Fund I Z 3 Insurance/Dick Black Photo Studio on March 2, 1977 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 April 18, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGE Council was advised that the City Insurance Carrier has settled the Claim for Damage filed by Charles and Suzan Chiply in the amount of $100. PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning Application RZ-5-77 by Joe L. Curto The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on Rezoning Application RZ-5-77 by Joe L. Curto. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication " " " Recommendation of Planning Commission dated 3/17/77 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 Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission, as contained in a memorandum to Council dated March 17, 1977, and the location of the property was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Curto has re- quested amendment of the "F" Site -Plan -Review criteria, to delete the requirement that a six -foot -high, sight obscuring fence be erected along the south and east property lines at the time of development. In lieu thereof, Mr. Curto has proposed a planting strip. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission and staff that the planting strip would meet the intent of the fence requirement and would be more aesthetically pleasing. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 70 Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1313 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (RZ-5-77) PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal re Denial of Tentative Map - Sunrise Estates Subdivision 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 of Planning Commission denial of the tentative map for Sunrise Estates Subdivision. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: </ Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing UD Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Memorandum from Director of Planning and Community Development dated 3/17/77 The City Clerk read a letter received from Barbara H. Lapp, 2911 Anita Street, requesting that if the appeal is granted, it should be with the condition that an additional access road will be constructed and available first. The area under consideration was shown on the Vu Graph. Planning and Community Development Director reviewed his memorandum to Council dated March 17, 1977, which memorandum is made a part of these minutes by t-eference. Mr. Harris stated that the tentative map was denied by the Planning Commission as it was the opinion of the Commission that existing access via the unimproved streets in the Freebridge area was inadequate to serve additional develop- ment. Mr. Harris further stated that, because of the need for improvement of the street system and better access in that area, a recommendation will be made to the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Community Development Advisory Board that the Community Development Program be amended to provide for a new bridge over the ACID Canal and a street connection between Dove and Ellis Streets. With this new bridge and access in mind, the Board of Administrative Review recommended approval of the tentative map, subject to several conditions, including the dedication of right of way for the future ex- tension of Ellis Street. It is recommended that the appeal be upheld and that the subdivision be sent back to the Commission for a report and recommendation, and also that staff be directed to pursue the Ellis Street bridge project. The following persons appeared in opposition to the proposed sub- division: Paul Clement Russ Peterson Dale Telegan Howard Hersey Frederick Sturgis George Connors The main concern expressed was in regard to increased traffic on existing streets. There was also opposition to the extension of Ellis Street passing in front of Juniper School and the fear that residents would not utilize Ellis Street to South Market but would use Dove Street. The issue of additional land being developed, which would add to the traffic problem, was also brought up. 71 Len Wingate, Attorney for, the applicant, Mr. Pulcini, assured Council that the proposed subdivision constitutes the entire land owned by Mr. Pulcini (9 acres). He stated that recent traffic studies indicate that the additional traffic which will be generated by this subdivision can be handled. He noted that his client does not intend to build 34 homes within the next few months, but probably at the !-ate of 10 to 12 houses a year. This will allow time to build additional access. Mr. Joseph Pulcini, father of the developer, feels that the people who are objecting are doing `it to obtain another access to their property. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- woman Gard that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining Councilman Anderson asked what the proposed street widths are within the subdivision. He was advised that they are 60 ft. Councilman Demsher inquired on the feasibility of building the bridge on Geary instead of Ellis with the thought that subsequent development in the area might tend to use that access to a greater extent than what is now proposed; i.e. , Ellis Street with its co -ter- minus with Dove. Mr. Demsher feels the extension of Ellis Street would put a burden on Dove which is not of adequate width to accommodate more traffic. Mr. Harris replied that Geary is not feasible because of the grade problem and because of the location of the school. He noted that staff has discussed the Ellis Street extension with school representa- tives and they do not object to the proposed street design. Councilman Anderson asked about the feasibility of extending Freebridge to Ellis Street. He .was advised that there are houses at the south end of Freebridge. There was discussion re staging of houses to be built in the sub- division. Mr. Wingate said the developer can live with a restriction of 12 to 14 houses per year. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher referring the subdivision back to the Planning Commission with the recommendation that there be a limitation of construction of 12 houses per year. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan Amendment GPA -2-76 - Magnolia Court Neighborhood Plan The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor- Fulton opened the a(_I Public Hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA -2-76 - Magnolia Court Neighborhood Plan. 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 Planning Commission Recommendation dated 3/17/77 72 The City Clerk advised Council that communications had been received from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keefer and from Mr. and Mrs. Albino Borto'letto, requesting that the existing classifi- cation of their property be retained Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in a memorandum to Council dated March 17, 1977, which memor- andum is made a part of these minutes by reference. Lyle Stewart, Planning Consultant explained three large wall maps. One depicted the present General Plan; one the present zoning, and one the proposed General Plan. Mr. Stewart noted that in the several meetings held with citizen participation, the concerns ex- pressed were: 1) The increased density, 2) the increased traffic, grid 3) the need for open space. The recommendation of the Planning Commission is to hold the line in areas where density has not already started. Ray Meadows, 763 West Street asked that his property remain in the R- 1 zone. He is opposed to increased density because of the school situation. He was advised that the purpose of the General Plan Amendment is to lower the density rather than increase it. It is not proposed to change the density on Mr. Meadows property. Dave Williams stated that the zoning on his property on Willis Street, south of Placer, was changed from RM -6 to RM -9, whereas two other properties of similar size were placed in the RM -12 classifi- cation. He asked Council to. -consider changing the density on his parcel to RM- 12. He stated that no objections have been raised by persons south of Placer Street. Councilman Demsher said that people who have property contiguous to Mr. Williams's property have expressed their concern to him regarding the increase in density. Mrs. Keefer asked that Council consider their request that the density on their property on Olive Street be retained. It is presently zoned R-3. Mrs. Bortoletto made a similar request for their property on Olive Street. In a discussion of this matter it was determined that present zoning of the Keefer property would permit 8 units, whereas the proposed density would allow two one -bedroom units 'or one two- bedroom unit. The Bortoletto property could be developed with 16 units under the present zoning; the proposed density of RMr 6lvwbuld permit 4 and s,,whereas RM -9 would allbwr.8:units . Mr. Stewart noted that the Keefer property is larger than most other parcels -- 8300 sq. ft. vs. 6000 sq. ft. , and the Bortoletto property contains 21, 000 sq. ft. Both parcels are in an existing high density area. Councilman Demsher said he feels the purpose 'of the General Plan Amendment is to preserve the neighborhood, and he is opposed to any exceptions other than the three already approved by the Planning Commis Sion. Councilwoman Gard concurred. 73 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh to include the Bortoletto property in the RM -9 classification. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - Demsher and Gard Absent: Councilmen - None MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving General Plan Amendment GPA -2-76 as amended. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re GPA -2-76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-42 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adoption General Plan Amendment: GPA -2-76, amending the Plan as to an area generally bounded by Almond Avenue and Benton Airpark on the west, the Sacramento River on the north, the Southern Pacific Railroad on the east and Octavia Street on the south. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: .Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-42 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-4 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1311 be waived, and that the City J� Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes G MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1311 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of cer- tain uninhabited territory designated ''Enterprise Annex No. 77-4" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1311 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-6 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1312 be waived, and that the City _ Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Z� MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1312 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated ''Enterprise Annex No. 77-6" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1312 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 74 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL BOND ELECTION MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of the City Clerk that the hours the polls will open and close at the Special Municipal Bond Election to be held on May 31, 1977 'shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - Aluminum Overhead Conductor MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule �C13 No. 912, Aluminum Overhead Conductor, be awarded to Industrial Electric Service Company on their low bid in the amount of $11, 097.14, sales tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None GREATER' REDDING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE City Manager Brickwood advised Council that he had received a letter from the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce requesting emergency funds to counter the water -tourism problem. Mr. Brickwood stated it is the intent of the Chamber to hire a professional public relations per- son and immediately begin a campaign to counter the effects of all the negative news that is being circulated throughout the State regarding the water shortage in�Shasta County. The Chamber has also appealed to the 1 County for special funding, but to date the County has made no decision. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by'Councilwoman Gard approving the general concept of the request, referring the matter to the Council Ways and Means Committee and the City Manager, and authorizing appropriate funding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Antirecession Fiscal Assistance Funds Assistant City Manager Courtney advised Council that to'date the City has received $158,427 under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. The allocation to the City was based on current unemployment rates and revenue sharing allocations for the twelve month period ended June 30, 1975. The law provides that these funds shall be expended for the lj "maintenance of basic services customarily provided to persons in that State or in the area under the jurisdiction of that local government.'' It is recommended that this amount be appropriated for the following purposes: Police Protection $127,427 Fire Protection 19,000 Street Maintenance 12,000 Total $158,427 It is proposed that these funds be used for personnel costs required to maintain basic services in the same areas and at the same level as has been customarily provided by the City of Redding. This proposal has no relationship to the funding requirements applicable to newly annexed areas. If Council is in accord with the aforestated recommendation, Resolution No. 77-43 should be adopted. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-43 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appropriating Antirecession Fiscal Assistance Funds for the continued provision of basic municipal services. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-43 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 1 1 1 1 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - Headquarters Office Building Assistant City Manager Courtney advised Council that the special assessment financing plan for the construction of the new League of California Cities Headquarters Office Building in Sacramento provides that the member cities have the option of selecting one of two alternatives as follows: (1) A one-time lump sum payment on August 1, 1977, with a 10% discount; or (2) Three equal annual payments with the first payment due on August 1, 1977 The assessment is based on the same population as the 1976-77 dues schedule for the League of California Cities; therefore it does not reflect the significant population additions caused by the two recent major annexations. The League Board of Directors reviewed statis- tics involving substantial population changes in California cities, and they decided to adhere to the initial assessment amounts rather than to reallocate the total project cost among the cities. It is recommended that the one-time lump sum payment in the amount of $2, 819.25 be authorized for payment by August 1, 1977 and that the Department of Finance be authorized to advise the League of California Cities concerning the election of this option by April 1, 1977. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 75 q P `_ RESOLUTION - re Abandonment of Portion..of Wilson Avenue MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, .seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-44 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding .declaring its intention to vacate and abandon a portion of Wilson Avenue west of Oakview Drive. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-44 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Public Hearing set for 7:30 P.M., April 18, 1977 RESOLUTION,- re Lot Split Application LS -31-76 Councilwoman Gard abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-45 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding waiving the requirement of a parcel map for Lot Split Application LS -31-76. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilwoman - Gard Resolution No. 77-45 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2S USE PERMIT APPEAL - UP -57-77 by Frank Giordano MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson J f that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M., April 18, 1977 re Appeal of Use Permit UP -57-77 by Frank Giordano. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 76 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Traffic Engineer submitted the following recommendations of the Traffic and Parking Commission Establishment of Parking Stall for the Disabled It is recommended that the City designate one parking stall on the i3 west side of East Street, just north of the driveway to the Pine Street School Shopping Center, as reserved for disabled persons. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Establishment of Speed Zone on Butte Street and Park _Marina Drive I �I� It is recommended that a speed zone of 35 mph be established on Butte Street and Park Marina Drive from Continental Street to Cypress Avenue. The present 30. mph zone has proven to be un- realistic and unenforceable. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. The, Vote: Unanimous Ayes Establishment of Speed Zone on Portion of Placer Street It is recommended that a speed zone of 45 mph be established on Placer Street from South Street (The S curve west of San Francisco Street) to the west City limit. The present 35 mph zone has proven to be unrealistic and unenforceable. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Melody Manor, Unit 2 Offsite Sewer Ext. (� MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh accepting the Melody Manor,Uhit.2 Offsite Sewer Extension as being com- pleted satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WATER RATE INCREASE - City of Redding and Buckeye Service Area Public Works Director Arness submitted his report on a proposed water rate increase, as contained in his memorandum to Council dated March. 15, 1977. Mr. Arness stated that the City is faced with an expenditure of from $10 to $12 million to finance a new water treatment plant, J pipeline, and distribution improvements. It is recommended that the City have two bond elections to finance these needed system improve- ments; one bond election in November 1977 to finance the engineering design costs of the water treatment plant and Spring Creek conduit, and the construction costs for the distribution improvements, and the second bond election in June 1978 to finance the construction of the water treatment plant and the Spring Creek conduit. Mr. Arness noted that the increase will vary from zero at 500 cu. ft. use to a maximum rate increase of 89% at 10,000 cu. ft. use. If the proposed rate increase is approved and put into effect April 1, 1977, it will produce approximately $120,000 in additional revenue in 1976-77. Without a rate increase, the water utility will have an estimated $100,000 deficit this fiscal year. Vu Graphs were shown indicating pumping capacity and demands from wells and the Sacramento River, and per capita water use for Redding. Council was furnished with statistics showing the effect of the proposed rate increase in various neighborhoods as well as the effect on a variety of commercial users. 1 L 77 Councilman Pugh confirmed that the water utility is not carrying its own weight and stated that there is no capital reserve to improve or expand the system. He said that it is necessary for the City to enter into a threefold program: 1) Upgrade distribution and delivery system. 2) Increase water supply. In this regard there are two possible alternatives, either increase pumping capacity at the present plant or obtain water from the Spring Creek tap which allows gravity flow. 3) Construction of a filtration plant which is State mandated. Mr. Pugh stressed that the Spring Creek water supply alternative has not been finalized and assured that the City will not lose its riparian rights if it elects this alternative; if trouble is encountered in obtain- ing Spring Creek water, the City can revert back to the Sacramento River for water and pay for pumping the water. However, even if the Spring Creek water supply is not used, it would be necessary to in- crease the water rate to pay for the additional pumping costs. Mr. Pugh said that in developing the water rate increase, a concerted effort was made to adopt a scale that would not affect persons on fixed incomes. Councilwoman Gard said she is concerned that the 500 cu. ft. base is too low. Mayor Fulton concurred and said he feels the City should take water from the Sacramento River and pay for the pumping as that is a safe source. He feels the Spring Creek water, supply is too uncertain. Public Works Director Arness said the City would not proceed with final engineering costs for Spring Creek until all questions are answered as to the availability of water. He noted that the City's Consultant has determined that the extra $1.8 million, cost of the Spring Creek facility could be amortized in roughly 12 years, and depends on many variables with the prime question being the cost of power. A letter was received from Frances Luby requesting that the 500 cu. ft. base be increased to 2500 cu. ft. to insure that people with low incomes and fixed incomes are not affected. The following persons appeared before Council with respect to the water issue: Ray Meadows, 763 West St. W. Holmes, 2840 -Heather Dr.. Albert Peterson, 900 Redbud, Dr. Don I. Davis, 4971 Bonnyview Carroll Hammar, 1.340 Alrose Ln. Marvin Hoffer, 2870 N. Bonnyview Resident at 1352 Norman Drive It was the consensus of those appearing that the public has not been informed and does not understand what is going on. It was suggested that a brochure be put together for the public showing costs, alterna- tives, etc. , before a water rate increase is approved. Concern was expressed for the elderly and others on fixed incomes, and for those citizens with large yards requiring water. It was also alleged by those in'the Enterprise and Cascade areas that there was no.water problem in their respective areas prior to annexation and they feel that misrepresentations were made re lower utility costs. U-01 Council concurred that the public should be informed and that citizens have the right to have input as to the source of water. It was recom- mended that staff put, together a package that will give the public a full picture. It was brought out that the City is in the process of integrating three water systems; i.e. Redding, Enterprise, and Cascade, and that both Enterprise and Cascade knew there were problems in their systems, and that they also would be faced with improving their systems. Redding will not be able to supply water to the Enterprise and Cascade areas unless it upgrades its total system. Councilman Pugh said he feels it is vital that the rate increase be effective April 1, as the City must have money to pay off the bond issue which is proposed for November 1977. It is difficult to sell . bonds without a record of payment, and the City would pay a higher interest rate on the bonds if it had no capital reserve. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-46 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing water utility rates for service to customers within the corporate limits of the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Pugh Noes: Councilmen - Fulton Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-46 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-47 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing water utility rate schedule in the Buckeye Service Area effective April 1, 1977. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Pugh Noes: Councilmen - Fulton Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-47 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. SANITARY LANDFILL Public Works Director Arness introduced David Ross.' Engineer with �1 "1 SCS Engineers, who showed slides and commented on the points covered II in their study re Evaluation of Solid Waste Management Alternatives and Selection and Preliminary Design of a new sanitary landfill site. Members of Council were given copies of the complete studies on each of these items. Mr. Arness stated that the City and County are requesting proposals from local engineering firms to provide geotechnical data for Site Nos. 5 and 10 (selected by the Consultant as the most appropriate sites for the landfill). After reviewing these proposals, Council Will be requested to approve sufficient funds to pay for the City's share of the geotechnical work. RESOLUTION - Contract with Bella Vista Water District MOTION: Made. by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher l that Resolution No. 77-48 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the sale of 2 , 000 acre feet of water to the Bella Vista Water District pursuant to two contracts entered into between the City and the District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-48 is on Bile in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 1 w RESOLUTION - Contract with Mountain Gate Community Services District, et al MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-49 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the sale of a total of 626 acre feet of J? 3 1, water to three neighboring districts to relieve current acute water shortages. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-49 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Shasta County Housing Authority MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-50 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolutions No. 76-76, No. 76-143, and No. 77-11, and consenting to the Shasta County Housing Authority transacting only certain specified business within the City. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-50 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Municipal Improvement - Electric Service Facilities MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-51 be adopted as follows: Resolution No. 77-51 Resolution Determining That The Public Interest and Necessity Demand The Acquisition, Construction and Completion by the City of Redding of the Following Municipal Improvement, to Wit: Electric Service Facilities; and that the Cost of sai d Municipal Improve- ment will Require an Expenditure Greater Than the Amount Allowed Therefor by the Annual Tax Levy BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding, as follows: C, P 1. That the public interest and necessity demand the acquisi - tion, construction and completion by the City of Redding (the ''City'') of the following municipal improvement, to wit: electric service facilities, including transformers and switches to be acquired and installed in a United States Bureau of Reclamation owned substation, other modifica- tions to be made to said substation, transmission lines to be acquired and constructed between said substation and city distribution facilities , the existing privately -owned electric distribution system serving a recently annexed part of the city, facilities for interconnecting ex- isting city electric service facilities with the existing privately -owned electric distribution facilities to be acquired, and other works, prop- erty or structures necessary or convenient for electric service for the City. 2. That the acquisition, construction and completion of said municipal improvement is necessary and convenient to carry out the objects, purposes and powers of the City. [A 3. That the cost of the acquisition, construction and com- pletion of said municipal improvement is an&will be.•too great- to 'be' paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City, and that said municipal improvement will require an expenditure greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy and that said City should incur a bonded indebtedness therefor. PASSED AND ADOPTED March 21, 197-7, by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None (SEA L) Attest: sl Mildred L. Brayton City Clerk of the City of Redding s/' Lee D. Fulton, M.D. Mayor of- the City -of Redding ORDINANCE - Calling Special Municipal Bond Election Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1314 for first reading, an ordinance calling a special municipal bond election in the City of Redding for the purpose of submitting to the electors of said City the measure of incurring a bonded indebtedness of said City for the acquis- ition, construction and completion of the following municipal improve- ment, to wit: electric service facilities, declaring the estimated cost of said municipal improvement, the amount of the principal of said indebtedness to be incurred therefor, and the maximum rate of interest to be paid thereon; making provision for the levy and collection of taxes; fixing the -date of said election and the manner of holding the same; establishing twenty-three election precincts and polling places for said election and appointing election officers therefor; and providing for notice thereof. RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Parking on Portion of Gold Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-52 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council �j of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on both sides of Gold Street between Market and Pine Streets between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Deinsher, Gard, Pugh, 'and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-52 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - 're Expiration of Building Permits Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1315 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 9 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 9-2. 1 pertaining to expiration of building permits. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS ICCCNC minutes of meeting of March 15, 1977 (-11 1 [ - I 1 PUC Documents Application of Eureka Aero for increase in fares Application of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for permanent tariff re 8 -IA Dial PBX Service r Letter from P.G. & E. re application to PUC for revision in gas service tariff Letter from P. G. & E. re application to PUC for increase in electric and gas rates Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Vara's Italian Delicatessen The Weaver Stage Co. < ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 11:15 P.M., the Mayor adjourned the meeting to 12:00 Noon, March 28, 1977. ayor ATTEST: ity Clerk