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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1977-08-01194 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California August 1, 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 C. E. DeWitt, Pastor of First 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 Director Simpson, Housing Administrator Henson, Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Parks and Recreation Director Riley, Airports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1977 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Stanley L. Withers, Jr. A communication received from Stanley L. Withers, Jr. regarding establishment of a limousine service for the Redding area was re- ferred to staff for review and recommendation. Communications Opposing Use of Tiger Field for Concert Communications were received from the following persons in opposition to the use of Tiger Field for a concert on August 15. 1 Franklin and Regina St. John Thomas and Mary Pettigrew Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Fried Charles Neves Mrs. Ray Jones Mr. and Mrs. Roy Arnold Alice Kirkpatrick George and Harriett Maxey E. A. and Mary Foppiano Rosa Hodges William Louderback Mr. C. R. Babb Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Knapp H. T. Barnard John E. Warren Freda L. Warren Mrs. Lettye E. Gilliam Mrs. C. J. Busby Mrs. Louise Fox Warren Comments regarding this matter were reserved until later in the evening when Council considered approval of a permit for said use. 195 DANA DRIVE AND VICTOR AVENUE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1977-1 Bond Counsel Sam Sperry advised Council that the Amended Engineer's Report and Assessment Roll before them this evening has been modified to reflect the changes recommended at the meeting of July 18, 1977. He noted that it was determined that the average size small parcel is, 2/3 acre and that the capacity charge was based on that figure, minus the taxes paid to the EPUD water system. The amount added to each assessment as a capacity charge does not exceed $200 in any instance. On larger parcels, the capacity charge in excess of $200 is deferred. In reply to the question as to whether property owners have been ad- vised of the newly computed assessments, Mr. Sperry said they had not been notified; however, he felt that the people who attended the meeting of July 18 were aware of the proposed formula and were agreeable. The following documents were filed: Amended Engineer's Report, as Modified. Engineer's Schedule of Capacity Charges Resolution and Order Approving Amended Engineer's. Report MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-139 be adopted, a resolution , and order approving Amended Engineer's Report, as Modified, ordering improvements and acquisitions, and confirming assess- ment, as modified. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-139 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Authorizing Changes in Work MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-140 be adopted, a resolution authorizing changes in work to be made by the Engineer of Work. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-140 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPOINTMENT MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher oi�o 7 approving the appointment of Anne Nicol as a member of the Airports Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Accounts Payable Register No. 3, check nos. 51895 to 52227, inclusive, in the amount of $654, 076.99 be approved and paid, j off and that Payroll Register No. 2, check nos. 90089 to 90591, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $255, 501 . 01 for the period July 10, 1977 through July 23, 1977 be approved. Total $909, 578.00. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 196 1 TREASURER'S REPORT L�G\ Councilman Anderson submitted the Treasurer's Report as of I ` June 30, 1977 which showed the Treasurer's Accountability to be $8,964,191.10. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing James Reese - Claim filed 6/16/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman D YEberthat the Claim for Damage filed by James Reese on June l 16, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes James Chioino - Claim filed 6/22/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by James Chioino on June 22, 1977 be approved in the amount of $81.47, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Norman C. Bryan - Claim filed 6/3/77 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- man Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Norman C. Bryan on June 3, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. Allen Vern Engen - Claim filed 6/7/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Council- woman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Allen Vern Engen \ on June 7, 1977 be approved as to the amount of $200 only, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - 1st hearing Motor Cars D'Elegance - Claim filed 7/5/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- woman Gard that the Claim for Damage filed by Motor Care D'Elegance on July 5, 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 September 6, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT . City Attorney Murphy advised Council that a Summons and Complaint 1� served against the City of Redding, et al, by Gary Coburn, Patricia Coburn, and State Farm Fire and Casualty Company is being handled by the City Insurance Carrier. ORDINANCE - re RZ-6-77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that full reading of Ordinance No. 1339 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. 1339 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06. 020 of the 1 Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (RZ-6-77) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1339 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re PD -1-77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that full reading of Ordinance No. 1340 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1340 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (PD -1-77) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1340 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 197 I`I`I J C/J ORDINANCE - re Criminal History Information Use MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, ;seconded by Councilman Pugh that full reading of Ordinance No. 1341 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The iVote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, !seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1341 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Ordinance No. 1334, which authorized the use of criminal history information in certain instances relating to em- ployment and licensing. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1341 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. 954, Underground Cable, be awarded to Industrial Electric Service on their low bid of $17,032.08, sales tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION - re Electric Utility Rates Electric Department Director Simpson asked Council consideration of an electric rate increase of approximately 15%, to be effective with the September billing. Mr. Simpson stated that the rate increase is needed to Icover the cost of capital improvements required in the electric system and to offset increased cost of electric equipment. This increase was discussed in the Council Budget Study Session and was included in deter- mining the Electric Department Budget for fiscal year 1977-78. 197 I`I`I J C/J Members of Council were in agreement that the increase is necessary to build up reserves in order to upgrade the system to be able to receive greater voltage, to meet increased costs of power from the Bureau, and to find outside sources for new power. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-141 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing electrical utility rates for service to customers within the corporate limits of the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-141 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. LAKEWOOD MANOR, UNIT. NO. 4 - Tentative Subdivision Map Planning and Community Development Director Harris advised Council that the Planning Commission has approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Lakewood Manor, Unit No. 4, subject to thirteen conditions. Council was provided a list of the conditions. The location of the sub- division was shown on the Vu Graph. WOODSIDE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - Tentative Subdivision Map Council was advised that the Planning Commission has approved the t� J Tentative Subdivision Map for Woodside Meadows Subdivision, subject to fifteen conditions . Council was provided a list of the conditions. The location of the subdivision was shown on the Vu Graph. ROSITA HILL SUBDIVISION - Tentative Subdivision Map Council was advised that the Planning Commission has approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Rosita Hill Subdivision, subject to fifteen conditions. Council was provided a list of the conditions . The location of the subdivision was shown on the Vu Graph. PARKSIDE MANOR, UNIT NO. 2 - Tentative Subdivision Map Council was advised that the Planning Commission has approz ed the Tentative Subdivision Map for Parkside Manor, Unit No. 2, subject to nine conditions. Council was provided a list of the conditions. The location of the subdivision was shown on the Vu Graph. GOLDEN HEIGHTS, UNIT NO. 1 - Tentative Subdivision Map Q� Council was advised that the Planning Commission has approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Golden Heights, Unit No. 1, subject to thirteen conditions. Council was provided a list of the conditions. The location of the subdivision was shown on the Vu Graph. (� SOUTHERN PACIFIC LANDS - Tentative Subdivision Map \"V Council was advised that the Planning Commission has approved the Tentative Subdivision Map for Southern Pacific Lands, subject to twenty-six conditions. Council was provided a list of the conditions. The location of the subdivision was shown on the Vu Graph. PUBLIC HEARING - Adoption of Redding Municipal Code, 1977 Edition The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the cj Public Hearing re adoption of the Redding Municipal Code, 1977 ,3O Edition. The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing 1 11 199 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 Councilwoman Gard that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that full reading of Ordinance No. 1338 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. 1338 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the Redding Municipal Code, 1977 Edition, by reference, as the Code of the City of Redding, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022. 1 through 50022.8 of the Government Code of the State of California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1338 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-2-77 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on Abandonment Application A-2-77 by Frank Giordano. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing l Res. No. 77-142 `J S Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Res. No. 77-142 Planning Commission Recommendation dated July 27, 1977 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. A Vu Graph indicating the location of the proposed abandonment was shown, and Planning and Community Development Director Harris stated that, due to the topography, it is unlikely that this right of way would ever be used for street purposes. It is there- fore recommended by the Planning Commission and staff that this portion of Octavia Street be abandoned. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Public Hearing be closed. The MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, Vote: Unanimous Ayes seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 200 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-142 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandonment of a portion of Octavia Street near its intersection with Chestnut Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-142 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment to Planned Development District PD -1-73 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on Amendment to Planned Development District PD -1-73 by The Bluffs Development Corporation. Councilman Anderson abstained from voting on this item. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated 7/28/77 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. The area under consideration for rezoning was shown on the Vu Graph. It is located at 1951 North Bechelli Lane. Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission as set forth in his memorandum to Council dated July 28, 1977, which memorandum is made a part of these minutes by reference. It is the recommendation of the Commission that said property be rezoned from "R- 3-15'' Multiple Family Residential District to "PD" Planned Development District, sub- je:ct;•to(: fourteen conditions, for the purpose of constructing fifteen additional dwelling units as part of "The Bluffs.''. Councilman Anderson, speaking as a citizen and resident of the area, commented about the water pressure in that area. He stated that it is not good now and expressed concern as to the impact of fifteen additional dwelling units . Public Works Director Arness stated that his Department has been alerted to the fact that there arse water pressure problems in that area, but it is believed that the problems are related to the individual water service systems. He noted, however, that it is planned that the area from, Canby to Bechelli and from Hilltop to Grove will be in a special pressure zone and that monies for that project have been budgeted. This will increase pressure in that area and should be adequate for the proposed development. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Anderson abstaining. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Anderson abstaining. 1 1 201 Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1342 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (Amending PD -1-73) RESOLUTION - re Lot Line Adjustment LS -75-77 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-143 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 -75-77. / vS Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-143 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Lot Line Adjustment LS -78-77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-144 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding waiving the requirement of a parcel map for Lot ' c] Split Application LS -78-77. Voting was as follows Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-144 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR CALIFORNIA Planning and Community Development Director Harris called to the attention of Council a draft report entitled ''Urban Development Strategy for California,'' prepared by the State Office of Planning and Research, that has been submitted to local agencies for review and comment. Several public meetings have been scheduled around the State to solicit input, and one such meeting is to be held in Redding on August 3. The report, which was prepared under the direction of the legislature, will then be revised and modified to reflect the input from throughout the State. When complete and approved by the Governor, / l' the policies will then be used as a basis for proposing amendments to existing State law and for new legislation to implement policies. Mr. Harris stated that staff concurs in general with some of the 13 policies proposed, and noted that in many cases the City has adopted, in one form or another, similar policies as they relate to the City's urban development. However, it is felt that there are several of the policies which would be extremely detrimental to Redding's fiscal needs. Staff feels strongly that the individual city should determine those urban policies they wish to adopt, the methods of implementation, and the degree to which such policies should be implemented. It is recommended that staff be authorized to make a brief presentation at the hearing on August 3, outlining the City's initial concerns and requesting additional time for input so that Council Members and Planning Commission Members, as well as staff, can review the docu- ment thoroughly and a recommendation from the City can be prepared dealing with the report in general. Members of Council were in agreement that many of the proposed implementation measures are a further invasion by the State over local issues and expressed their opposition to the methods proposed to implement the policies. 202 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh authorizing staff to make a statement at the meeting on August 3 indicating the City's concern for maintaining local control and requesting additional time for input. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WOMEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the request of the Women's Slow Pitch Softball Association to sell beer on August 5, 6, and 7 for their State tournament at the Redding Softball Park. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilwoman - Gard Absent: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION - re FAA Grant Agreement MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-145 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting grant offer under Project No. 6.06.0194.05, covering expansion of general aviation parking apron and construction of general aviation taxiway to hangar area, Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute acceptance of such grant offer. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-145 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning Reports for August 1977. SUNRISE SUBDIVISION Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman O� Demsher accepting the final map of Sunrise Subdivision and instructing \ the City Clerk to file said map with the County Recorder. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. RIVERLAND ESTATES SUBDIVISION - Units 2 and 3 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman D Demsher accepting the improvements in Riverland Estates Subdivision, Units 2 and 3, as being completed satisfactorily. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. RESOLUTION - re Riverland Estates Subdivision, Units 2 and 3 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-146 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Wyndham Lane, Lagoon Drive, and Cove Point Court within Riverland Estates Subdivision, Units 2 and 3. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 77-146 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 203 REDDING REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM Public Works Director Arness submitted, for Council consideration, Task Order No. 9, an amendment to the Engineering Services Contract with CHZM Hill fori Step III Engineering Services, Redding Regional Wastewater System. Mr. Arness reviewed the items of work covered 33�ft by Task Order No.! 9, and noted that such services are eligible for EPA/State Grants. The cost ceiling covered by this amendment is $785,541, including a 10% contingency allowance, plus a fixed fee in the amount of $107; 119. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the Project Engineer that Council authorize the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 9, subsequent to receiving formal approval from the State. MOTION: Made by! Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MELODY MANOR SUBDIVISION - Unit 4 Councilman Anderson abstained from discussion and voting on this item. I MOTION: Made byi Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher p accepting the final map of Melody Manor Subdivision, Unit 4, and in- UJ structing the City Clerk to file said map with the County Recorder. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Anderson abstaining. Construction AWARD OF BID - of Waldon Street Substation MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the j-`�� Electric Director that Bid Schedule No. 952, Construction of Waldon Street Substation, be awarded to Northern Industrial Electric on their low bid in the amount of $84,444. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None AWARD OF BID - Parking Apron and Hangar Taxiways, RMA MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 9153, Construction of Municipal Airport General Aviation //S Parking Apron andiHangar Taxiways, be awarded to Charles R. McKinney on his low bid in the amount of $77,524, subject to receipt of written approval from the FAA. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None NOTICE OF COMPiLETION - 12 Inch Intertie - Kenyon Dr. and Westside Rd. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard L accepting the Construction of 12 -inch Intertie - Kenyon Drive an'd Westside 3Y) Road, Bid Schedule No. 924, as being completed satisfactorily, and in- structing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM Public Works Director Arness submitted, for Council consideration, Task Order No. 9, an amendment to the Engineering Services Contract with CHZM Hill fori Step III Engineering Services, Redding Regional Wastewater System. Mr. Arness reviewed the items of work covered 33�ft by Task Order No.! 9, and noted that such services are eligible for EPA/State Grants. The cost ceiling covered by this amendment is $785,541, including a 10% contingency allowance, plus a fixed fee in the amount of $107; 119. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the Project Engineer that Council authorize the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 9, subsequent to receiving formal approval from the State. MOTION: Made by! Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the aforestated recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes POLICE DEPARTMENT -COUNCIL CHAMBERS FACILITIES Publid� Works Director Arness submitted a suggested change order on the Police Department -Council Chambers Facility construction, (p(p changing the proposed heating/cooling system from that bid to an all electric system. Mr. Arness stated that, after reviewing current increases in gas costs and potential problems with supplies, it appears, based on current costs per BTU of heating capacity, that the City would amortize the extra, investment in approximately five years by going to an all electric systlem. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh authorizing the City Manager to review the cost effectiveness and sign the change order referred to above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 204 RESOLUTION - re Abatement of Property at 2670 Bunker Avenue MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-147 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Report and Findings of the Board of Appeals and ordering the abatement of the unsafe and unsightly �✓ building and debris on property at 2670 Bunker Avenue. (Owned by Luvenia B. Lee, aka Luvenia B. Thr Batt) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No . 77- 147 is on file in the office of the City .Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Abatement of Property at 1619 Cottonwood Avenue MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-148 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Report and Findings of the Board ` of Appeals and ordering the abatement of the unsafe and unsightly building and debris on property at 1619 Cottonwood Avenue. (Owned by Bobbie G. Coulter and Richard P. Morehead) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-148 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REDDING REGIONAL SEWER SYSTEM - Public Hearing MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson ratifying the setting of a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on August 15, 1977 to hear objections, if any, to the adoption of a Resolution of Public Con- venience and Necessity for the acquisition of easements for the Eastside interceptor sewer pipeline. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Sound Amplification in Public Parks City Attorney Murphy submitted Ordinance No. 1343 for Council con- sideration. Mr. Murphy stated that this ordinance amends the Redding Municipal Code pertaining to sound amplification in public parks in that it permits City Council, at its discretion, to allow sound amplification to a maximum volume level of seventy-five decibels at times other than from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. where Council has determined the proposed am- 11 plification to be in the public interest. d� At this point Councilman Pugh reviewed the matter of the concert scheduled to be held at Tiger Field. He noted that the producers of the proposed concert had appeared before Council at the meeting of July 18 stating that they had entered into a contract for the use of Thompson Field and then learned that the R- 1 zoning of that property does not allow commercial activities. They appealed to Council for assistance as they had gone to considerable expense with an advance payment to the booking agent, advertising, etc. Mr. Pugh stated that in attempting to help out the producers, several alternate sites were discussed and it appeared that the only site available was Tiger Field. Neither staff nor Council recalled that Policy #13 prohibits commercial ventures in the park, and the producers were advised to work with staff regarding the use of Tiger Field for the concert. Mr. Pugh noted that stringent restrictions have been imposed and he feels the City has taken the necessary pre- cautions to insure that the situation won't get out of hand, although there is always some possibility of that happening. Councilwoman Gard added that it was regretful that no one remembered Policy #13, stating that confusion arose because of the time pressure. 1 1 1 205 Councilman Demsher stated that although he was not present at the meeting when the decision was made to allow the concert to be held at Tiger Field, he believes that the City has an obligation to provide services and activities for all ages and, if this venture is successful, he would not be against having additional events put on at Tiger Field. He did, however, note that Council is not setting a precedent. Hartley Barnard spoke strongly against the use of Tiger Field for the concert. He feels there will be at least 50 arrests and that the cost of prosecution will be $100,000. He suggested using the .Civic Audi- torium. Louise Warren, 745 Locust Street asked who was putting on the concert and making the profit. She was advised that Steve Williams and Dana Gilliam, dba Neptune Productions, are sponsoring the event. In reply to her question as to how much rent is being paid for the use of Tiger Field, she was told that no rent is being charged; that it is a one-time permit and not a lease. Mr. Murphy outlined the requirements that the producers must comply with as contained in the permit on file in the office of the City Clerk. Ms. Warren asked if Council was going to pass an ordinance authorizing a decibel change, and was advised ''No.'' Mr. Pettigrew, 750 Locust Street said he felt it was wrong forCouncil to authorize the use of Tiger Field for this event. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1343 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. 1343 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 10 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Section 10.20.070 and substituting therefor a new Section 10.20.070, pertaining to sound amplification in public parks. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1343 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AMENDMENT TO NCPA JOINT POWER AGREEMENT MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving an Amendment to Northern California Power Agency Joint Power Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PERMIT AGREEMENT - re Use of Tiger Field MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson �S j approving a Permit Agreement between the City of Redding and Steve �T Williams and Dana Gilliam for an outdoor music concert, and authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Smart & Clabaugh, Inc. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving an Agreement between the City of Redding and Smart & Clabaugh, Inc. , to provide construction documents for a new terminal facility at Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 206 ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS lit Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Association Publicity Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Riverview Market, 3262 Bechelli Lane Mall Mart, 1233 Hilltop Drive 0IICCCNC minutes of meeting of July 19, 1977 NEW BUSINESS Mayor Fulton referred to a petition received by Council from twenty- three City of Redding employees regarding additional pay increases granted to management personnel. The Mayor asked City Manager Brickwood to comment on the petition. Mr. Brickwood stated that Council was not in violation of the Memorandum of Understanding (as claimed in the petition) and that it is Council's decision to determine what action it wishes to take. Councilman Anderson said he feels that Council has made its position clear that it does not want to get involved in employee salary negotia- tions. He said he had reviewed the salary increases proposed by the City Manager and felt sure that other members of Council had done likewise, and that he was going to stand by the recommendations of the City Manager. Attorney Franklin Cibula spoke on behalf of the petitioners. He noted that there are three levels of employees; i.e. , employees represented by the Unions; management personnel; and a third group of employees who are not organized. He stated that management personnel are able to get the ear of Council and that, in this instance, no one else knew of increases to, be received by management. The petitioners feel that they, too, share in the increased workload being experienced because of the recent annexations and should share in the same benefits that a selected group of management personnel received. Councilwoman Gard said she believes that a very important issue is -- who is paid time and a half for overtime worked? She noted that management personnel are not paid for extra time worked. The City Manager said that only two of the signers of the petition do not get paid time and a half for overtime. City Attorney Murphy pointed out to Council that the City Manager is empowered to employ all City employees with the exception of the City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Attorney. All other employees are employed by Mr. Brickwood, and he is the person who makes recom- mendations as to what salaries should be or what inequities should be corrected. He also pointed out that there has been a procedural error in submitting the petition to Council, noting that the petition should have been filed with the Personnel Director and then with the City Manager. Mr. Murphy said he feels the petition should be referred back to staff for review and report back to Council. He further stated that there has been no violation of any contract, State law, or City ordinance. Mr. Cibula stressed the fact that all employees are playing an important role and are subject to increased pressure because of the recent annexa- tions. He reiterated that the petitioners were not made aware of any proposal for pay increases and would like a thorough review of all classifications immediately. The City Manager stated that quite a few years ago he was appointed as the City's Municipal Employees Relations Officer. Mr. Brickwood said that he has never refused to talk to any employees about pay increases or inequities and that any of the petitioners could have come to him. He noted that Assistant City Manager Courtney had informed the petitioners how to proceed with the petition, but they decided to proceed as they did,ii-n.spite of his advice. Mr. Courtney said he thinks the City Manager has stated it very well; he told the employees that City Council was not an appropriate forum for this issue. Mr. Cibula stated that it is within the purview of Council to consider salary matters. Councilman Pugh reiterated Council's position that matters of per- sonnel and salaries are handled at staff level. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher referring the aforementioned petition to the City Manager to handle at staff level. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:15 P.M. , Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: a y o r ATTEST: Z City Clerk 1 207