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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1977-10-17City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California October 17, 1977 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Public Works Superintendent Galusha. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Glenn Ratcliff, Associate Pastor of First Church of the Nazarene. 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 Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, Planning and Community Development Director Harris, Electric Department Director Simpson, Public Works Superintendent Galusha, Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds, Housing Admin- istrator Henson, Associate Civil Engineers Hastings and Mathis, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Airports Manager McCall, 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 October 3, 1977 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS State Department of Public Health - re Water Treatment A communication, dated October 5, 1977, was received from the State Department of Health regarding the need for planning, design, and construction of filtration facilities to upgrade the physical quality of Redding's domestic water supply and to meet Federal and State Standards for turbidity in domestic water. It noted that turbidity in the treated water exceeded one unit for 485 days of the 640 days included in the review, and that the new law requires public notifi- cation each time the limit is exceeded. Concern was expressed be- cause the November bond issue to provide funds for improving the water system has been cancelled. The City was requested to report in writing to the State Department of Health by November 10, 1977 the City's plans to correct the turbidity problem and to meet current J Federal and State domestic water quality standards. Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council dated October 14, 1977 concerning the letter from the Health Department, noting that during the past 20 months the City would have had to notify the public approximately 10 times at a cost of approximately $1,500 per notice, if not included in the normal billing cycle. Reference was also made to the requirement of the Division of Dam Safety for an analysis of the earthen structure which impounds water at the City's Pump House No. 2. They will forego this embankment review provided the City of Redding is actively pursuing the design and construction of a water treatment plant. Mr. Arness stated that it is staff's recommendation that the City retain a consulting engineering firm as soon as possible to design the water treatment plant for the following reasons: A. The technology of water treatment plant design and con- struction is well established and even should the plans sit on the shelf for some time, staff is confident that they would still meet 277 WAM. State design criteria. Having the plans completed now opens up the possibility of Federal assistance, should some new program be developed by Congress. B. The State could, through a public hearing process, grant the City an exemption from the notice requirements if the City is actively designing a water treatment facility. Notifi- cation costs incurred by the City, should an exemption not be granted, are probably lost dollars. C. We do not have a decision on whether or not the present open reservoir, which has roughly nine million gallons worth of storage, would be incorporated into the water treatment plant design. If it is to be used at a lower level, it is entirely possible that the embankment analysis could be waived, and the cost associated with the investigation could be saved. Councilman Pugh noted that the plant design was programmed under the bond proposal and the bond proposal was cancelled because it was determined that monies to be received from grants and an EDA loan, plus monies to be derived from increased water rates, would be sufficient to make needed water system improvements and to design the water treatment facility. He noted that it was not intended to bond for other than the design; that the City's primary concern at the present time is to get water to the people. Councilman Anderson asked if there was a projected cost for the consulting engineering firm and the source of funds. Mr. Arness replied that he would estimate a cost of approximately $300,000. With respect to source of funds, Assistant City Manager Courtney stated that staff is making a review of water utility revenues and expenditures at the present time and he would be very reluctant to make a statement at this time as there are many variables. At the recommendation of Councilman Pugh, action on this item was deferred until the meeting of November 7 to allow the Ways and Means Committee to review the financial aspect with respect to the design stage of the water treatment facility. Walton W. Gill (Representing Mr. and Mrs. James Mann) A communication from Attorney Walton W. Gill, representing Mr. and Mrs. James Mann, regarding City participation in improvements on a portion of Mistletoe Lane, was referred to the Council Committee on Growth Control for report and recommendation. APPOINTMENT MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Assistant City Manager/Finance Director and the City Attorney be appointed to represent the City Council of the City of Redding at the bid openings of the following bond sales on November 1, 1977: .7 $4,800,000 City of Redding 1977 Electric System Improvement Bonds, Series A $3,000,000 City of Redding Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series A The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1 1 1 279 APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 8, check nos. 53419 to 53779, inclusive, in the amount of $369,121.19 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 7, check nos. 92579 to 93078, inclusive, salaries in the f 0 amount of $246,876.27 for the period September 18, 1977 through October 1, 1977 be approved. Total $615,997.46 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent:Councilmen - None TREASURER'S REPORT / C� Councilman Anderson submitted the Treasurer's Report as of August 31, 1977 which showed the Treasurer's Accountability to be $8,302,512.95. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - lst hearing Dennis and Patt Funderburg - Claim filed 9/29/77 JZ3 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Dennis and Patt Funderburg on September 29, 1977 be referred to the City Attorney and to the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of November 21, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes P J's Ventures - Claim filed 10/4/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh ),2- 3 that the Claim for Damage filed by P J's Ventures on October 4, 1977 be approved in the amount of $62.50, based on the recommen- dation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Richard W. Cooper - Claim filed 10/11/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh / Z 3 that the Claim for Damage filed by Richard W. Cooper on October 11, 1977 be referred to the City Attorney and to the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of November 21, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Patterson - Claim filed 10/12/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Mr. and Mrs. Edward. A. Z- 3 Patterson on October 12, 1977 be referred to the City Attorney and to the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of November 21, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Jack Renfro - Claim filed 10/12/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Jack Renfro on October 12, 1977 ? be referred to the City Attorney and to the City Insurance Carrier, Z J and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of November 21, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - 2nd hearing Bryan Slosson - Claim filed 9/1/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Bryan Slosson on ( Z September 1, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Sonja Teixeira - Claim filed 9/15/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman 12� Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Sonja Teixeira on September 15, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-12 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1355 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. 1355 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-12" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1355 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-14 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1356 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. 1356 be adopted, an ordinance. of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-14" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1356 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-17 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1357 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes �lQ MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Ordinance No. 1357 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-17" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1357 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Julie H. Richardson - Claim filed 9/2/77 Z MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Julie H. Richardson on September 2, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Sonja Teixeira - Claim filed 9/15/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman 12� Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Sonja Teixeira on September 15, 1977 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-12 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1355 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. 1355 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-12" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1355 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-14 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1356 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. 1356 be adopted, an ordinance. of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-14" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1356 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-17 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1357 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes �lQ MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Ordinance No. 1357 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-17" to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1357 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 281 ORDINANCE - re Enterprise Annex No. 77-18 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full reading of Ordinance No. 1358 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. 1358 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-18 to City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1358 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - 115KV Circuit Switcher MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 969, 115 KV Circuit Switcher, be awarded to S & C Electric Company in the amount of $22,220.78, sales tax included, the second lowest bidder, inasmuch as the low bid does not meet specifications. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None j PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSESSMENT - Sandwich Indulgence The report and recommendation of the Downtown Mall Asssociation re the request of Kenneth Slevin, dba Sandwich Indulgence, for a reduction of his Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment, was submitted to Council. It is the recommendation of the Association that the request C/ b 3.12 be denied. / Council discussed the issue, noting that although the business does not receive full benefits, the Mall is the reason for its continued existence. Councilwoman Gard said she favors reducing Mr. Slevin's assessment. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Downtown Mall Association to deny the request of Kenneth Slevin for a reduction of his Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilwomen - Gard Absent: Councilmen - None PUBLIC HEARING - Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1974-4 J --7 -3 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing re Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1974-4 AWARD OF BID - Cable Terminators MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 970, Cable �/3 / Terminators, be awarded to Westinghouse Electric Supply in the amount of $11,733.14, sales tax included, the second lowest bidder, inasmuch as the low bid does not meet specifications. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ASSESSMENT - Sandwich Indulgence The report and recommendation of the Downtown Mall Asssociation re the request of Kenneth Slevin, dba Sandwich Indulgence, for a reduction of his Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment, was submitted to Council. It is the recommendation of the Association that the request C/ b 3.12 be denied. / Council discussed the issue, noting that although the business does not receive full benefits, the Mall is the reason for its continued existence. Councilwoman Gard said she favors reducing Mr. Slevin's assessment. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Downtown Mall Association to deny the request of Kenneth Slevin for a reduction of his Parking and Business Improvement Area Assessment. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilwomen - Gard Absent: Councilmen - None PUBLIC HEARING - Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1974-4 J --7 -3 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing re Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1974-4 282 1i 13 The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Certificate of Publication of Notice of Improvement Certificate of Publication of Notice Inviting Sealed Bids (construction) Certificate of Publication of Notice Inviting Bids on Improvement Bonds Certificate of Mailing copies of Notice of Improvement Certificate of Posting Notice of Improvement Quartercards The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Associate Civil Engineer Hastings reviewed the project, and the location was shown on the Vu Graph. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Bond Counsel Bob Brunsell stated that, inasmuch as there were no protests, it would be unnecessary to adopt a resolution overruling protests, but said it would be in order for Council to take the following actions: Resolution - Directing Filing of Amended Engineer's Report MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-209 be adopted, a resolution directing filing of an Amended Engineer's Report in Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1977-4, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-209 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - And Order Approving Amended Engineer's Report MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-210 be adopted, a resolution and order approving Amended Engineer's Report, ordering improvements and acquisitions and confirming assessment, Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1977-4, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-210 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Authorizing Changes in the Work MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson S that Resolution No. 77-211 be adopted, a resolution authorizing changes in the work to be made by the Engineer of Work of Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1977-4, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-211 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 1 L -J 1 Award of Bid MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 967, Hilltop Sewer Extension, be awarded to John M. Frank, Inc., on their low bid in the amount of $49,692. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution - Award of Contract MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-212 be adopted, a resolution of award of contract, Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1977-4, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-212 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Notice of Award of Contract Resolution - Authorizing Sale of Bonds MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-213 be adopted, a resolution authorizing sale of bonds, Hilltop Sewer Assessment District 1977-4, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-213 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 283 PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Use Permit UP -257-77 Application by Wickland Oil Co. 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 re Appeal of Use Permit Application UP -257-77 by Wickland Oil Company. 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 Memorandum from Director of Planning and Community Development, dated October 13, 1977 Planning and Community Development Director Harris reviewed his memorandum to Council which contains the conditions imposed by by the Planning Commission in approving Use Permit Application UP -257-77. A large drawing was shown to Council illustrating the development plan proposed by Wickland Oil Company. The applicant is appealing Condition No. 1 which states "Driveway "B" to be replaced with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk with tree wells at City of Redding expense. Driveways "C" and "D" to be combined into one 65 -foot -wide driveway, as per Department of Public Works." Bob Reed and Al Wickland spoke on behalf of the applicant, noting that the Company plans to spend $250,000 to rebuild the station and, if the City imposes the requirements of Condition No. 1, it Y)3 284 is believed the Company will suffer a 27% loss of business. Council was advised that the new design will allow traffic to enter the station from Hilltop Drive at less congested areas, and that traffic entering the station from Cypress Avenue will not incur interference from cars entering from Hilltop. It was pointed out that traffic will be encouraged to exit on Grove Avenue. Council was also advised that Wickland Oil Company had offered to convey property on Cypress Avenue to the City to act as an acceleration or deceleration lane, thus lessening the chance of interfering with the flow of traffic on Cypress Avenue, but the City had turned down the offer. Mrs. Marks, who owns property at 2420 Hilltop Drive, ex- pressed concern over the increase of traffic on Grove Street because of the difficulty of entering onto Hilltop from Grove. Public Works Director Arness said that staff concurs with the plan to use Grove Street as an exit, mentioning that the slow - up of traffic from customers trying to get into the station on Cypress will be what causes the problem. l Gene Nichols spoke on behalf of the applicant, noting that the Company already has the driveways and he feels it is reasonable that they be allowed to retain them, especially in view of the improved traffic plan. Gene Poch, an engineer from Cal.Trans, stated that exiting onto Cypress is not as bad as using it as an entrance. Mr. Poch said that Cal Trans has been looking at six lanes in that area in the distant future and that footings for signal standards are being placed to accommodate six lanes. He said that although there is merit in Wickland's offer to convey property for use as an accel- eration and deceleration lane, he can foresee conflicts if cars force their way into the flow of traffic. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. Councilman Anderson said he doesn't believe the Company can go ahead with rebuilding the station if Condition No. 1 is imposed. He doesn't feel Council would be setting a precedent, inasmuch as the business has been established for many years and no new driveways would be created. Councilwoman Gard stated that if traffic gets too congested on l �,1 Cypress, it will cause greater disruption of business. Councilman Demsher indicated he feels the new design will allev- iate the present problem of cars entering from Cypress. There was discussion pertaining to conveyance of a strip of property on Cypress Avenue by the applicant. It was agreed that a 10 -foot strip would be adequate. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Condition No. 1 of UP -257-77 be waived, with the understanding that dedication of a 10 -foot wide strip of property of the applicant, on Cypress Avenue, be a standing offer, should the City need it. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, and Fulton I1 _ Noes: Councilwoman - Gard !/ Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh The applicant agreed to the above motion. 1 1 285 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - Reassessment - Alta Subdivision and Adjacent Areas The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Continued Public Hearing re Assessment Split for Original Parcel No. 1, Alta Subdivision and Adjacent Areas Assessment District. The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Council was advised that the property owner had been given the correct figures on the reassessment. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Confirming Division of Land and Assessment MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-214 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming a division of land and bond for Assessment No. 1 in Alta Subdivision and Adjacent Areas, Assessment District No. 1968-3. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-214 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Enterprise Annex No. 77-10 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 Enterprise Annex No. 77-10. The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk: J Affidavit of Publication - Resolution No. 77-181 - Notice of Public Hearing A Vu Graph was shown to Council, illustrating the location of the property proposed for annexation. Planning and Community Development Director Harris advised Council that a protest letter had been received this date from Neville Gordon and, as staff has not been able to determine the amount of property involved, it is recommended that the Public Hearing be continued to November 7. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Public Hearing re Enterprise Annex No. 77-10 be continued to 7:30 P.M., November 7, 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. GROWTH MANAGEMENT MEETING MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that a / �G meeting of the Growth Management Committee be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 20, 1977 in the Mayor's Conference Room. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Gandy, Scott and Company Assistant City Manager Courtney submitted to Council an Agreement for pro- fessional services with Gandy, Scott and Company which is proposed to super- sede the agreement dated December 17, 1973. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the Agreement for Auditing Services - Gandy, Scott and Company, and author- izing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes W-0 KESWICK SWITCH YARD PROJECT - Establishment of Trust Account Assistant City Manager Courtney reported that the United States Bureau of Reclamation is requesting that 1.7 million dollars be deposited with the United States Treasury or in an irrevocable trust account established A for this purpose. It is proposed that the 1.7 million dollars be advanced from the City of Redding Electric Utility Fund into a trust account on }� November 1, 1977, immediately subsequent to the sale of the bonds, with 1 �Q the provision that bond funds will be used to repay this advance as soon \ as the proceeds from the sale of the City of Redding Electric System Improvement Bonds, Series A, are received by the City Treasurer. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the procedure outlined by the Assistant City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to sign the trust agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes POWER GENERATION - Calaveras Project Assistant City Manager Courtney submitted a memorandum to Council dated October 12, 1977, re the status of the Calaveras County Water District - Lower North Fork Project - City of Redding Participation through NCPA. 1 The City of Redding paid NCPA the $3,293.50 and $6,587.00 installments on September 2, 1977; and, on the accounts payable register for this Council meeting, there is the $7,057.00 installment. Mr. Courtney stated that the City of Redding Annual Budget for the 1977-78 fiscal year does not include sufficient appropriations to fund the City of Redding share of this project for the remainder of this fiscal year. Staff is requesting authorization to pay the balance of the advances due prior to the Calaveras County Water District bond election. The payments will have to be from a supplemental appropriation to be submitted later in the fiscal year. Councilman Pugh gave a resume of the project, noting that NCPA is proceeding but not on a firm basis, only on an investigative basis. Mr. Pugh said it appears to be a viable project, and he believes NCPA has very competent people working on it. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher authorizing the payment of the balance of the advances due re the Calaveras Project prior to the bond election. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes BELTLINE ROAD ANNEX NO. 1 Council was advised that the Mt. Lassen Machinery Company has requested annexation of 6.58 acres located on the east side of the Old Beltline Road, 1J 0 north of Caterpillar Road, to the City of Redding. The area was shown on the Vu Graph. It is the recommendation of staff that annexation proceedings be commenced, and that staff be authorized to assist the property owner in preparation of the petition to the Local Agency Formation Commission. The City of Redding share of the advances authorized in the NCPA-Calaveras County Water District Memorandum of Understanding dated June 2, 1977, is as follows: Total Amount of Advance to Calaveras City of Redding Share Payment authorized by NCPA - June 30, 1977 $ 35,000.00 $ 3,293.50 Payment authorized by NCPA - July 28. 1977 70,000.00 6,587.00 Payment authorized by NCPA - August 25, 1977 75,000.00 7,057.00 Balance of advances due prior to bond election 445,000.00 41,874.00 Advances due after bond election 895,000.00 84,220.50 TOTAL $1,520,000.00 $143,032.00 The City of Redding paid NCPA the $3,293.50 and $6,587.00 installments on September 2, 1977; and, on the accounts payable register for this Council meeting, there is the $7,057.00 installment. Mr. Courtney stated that the City of Redding Annual Budget for the 1977-78 fiscal year does not include sufficient appropriations to fund the City of Redding share of this project for the remainder of this fiscal year. Staff is requesting authorization to pay the balance of the advances due prior to the Calaveras County Water District bond election. The payments will have to be from a supplemental appropriation to be submitted later in the fiscal year. Councilman Pugh gave a resume of the project, noting that NCPA is proceeding but not on a firm basis, only on an investigative basis. Mr. Pugh said it appears to be a viable project, and he believes NCPA has very competent people working on it. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher authorizing the payment of the balance of the advances due re the Calaveras Project prior to the bond election. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes BELTLINE ROAD ANNEX NO. 1 Council was advised that the Mt. Lassen Machinery Company has requested annexation of 6.58 acres located on the east side of the Old Beltline Road, 1J 0 north of Caterpillar Road, to the City of Redding. The area was shown on the Vu Graph. It is the recommendation of staff that annexation proceedings be commenced, and that staff be authorized to assist the property owner in preparation of the petition to the Local Agency Formation Commission. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of staff re Beltline Road Annex No. 1. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-16-77 �.C( MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. on November 7, 1977 to consider Rezoning Application RZ-16-77 by Tom McGregor. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-17-77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that a y Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. on November 7, 1977 to consider Rezoning Application RZ-17-77 by Geraldine Harter. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP - Ricardo Subdivision Council was advised that the Planning Commission has approved the Tentative / 0 Subdivision Map for Ricardo Subdivision by Robert Loring, subject to twelve conditions. Council was provided a list of the conditions. The location of the subdivision was shown on the Vu Graph. RESOLUTION - re Abandonment of Portion of Eleventh Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-215 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon a portion of Eleventh Street between West and Court Streets. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-215 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Public Hearing is set for 7:30 P.M. on November 21, 1977. RESOLUTION - re Abandonment of Portion of Olive Street Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-216 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon a portion of Olive Street from the north side of Sonoma Street to the south side of Greenwood Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 77-216 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Public Hearing is set for 7:30 P.M. on November 21, 1977. SOUTH MARKET STREET TRAFFIC PROBLEMS Traffic Engineer Hamilton reported on the problem of access to South Market Street in response to a petition from businessmen on South Market Street. Mr. Hamilton stated that the matter had been considered by the Traffic and Parking Commission and, in addition, by Cal Trans. Both entities concurred that a two way left turn lane would provide the best means of improving access but might not be in the best interest of pedestrian safety. The cost of such a project has not been determined, nor has the responsibility of the City and State with respect to sharing costs. Also, it is questionable whether the project would have high priority on either agency's budget re- quests. It was recommended that Council consider the possibility of joint development of a plan that might lend itself to stage implementation in the future. Council indicated it was in accord with the recommendation. 2 S (( MW TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the following recommendations of the Traffic and Parking Commission: Angle Parking - Portion of Gold Street It is recommended that angle parking be installed on the south side of Gold Street between Market and Pine Streets. Council indicated its approval. Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1359 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 11.24 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Section 11.34.060 and substituting a new Section 11.24.060, pertaining to angle parking. Stopping, Standing, and Parking Prohibition - Portion of Cypress It is recommended that stopping, standing, and parking be pro- hibited at all times on the south side of Cypress Avenue between Beverly Drive and Bechelli Lane to provide for extension of the heavily -used right turn lane. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Lease Extension for Redding Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Club MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving a one-year extension of the Redding Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Club lease at Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MERCY MEDICAL CENTER Mayor Fulton and Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. Airports Manager McCall reported that Mercy Medical Center had an approved emergency helicopter landing site at Mercy Hospital. Due to the enlargement of the Medical Center, the landing site was moved about 100 yards easct of the previous site. It is the recommendation of the Airports Commission that the new site be approved so that the Division of Aeronautics may issue a new site permit for operations. The location was shown on the Vu Graph. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the new emergency helicopter landing site at Mercy Hospital. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Mayor Fulton and Councilman Pugh abstaining. REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Extension of Lease Agreement - Eureka Aero, Inc. Airports Manager McCall reported that Eureka Aero, Inc. has requested a one- year extension of their lease agreement at Redding Municipal Airport with the following changes: They now operate from B & B Rentals (Hertz) counter,and have rented a tie down, which they no longer require due to the schedule of one flight per day to and from Eureka. It is the recommendation of the 11 Airports Commission that the agreement be approved for one year with the \ requested changes. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the Airports Commission re lease extension for Eureka Aero, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1 1 1 W'] AWARD OF BID - Construction of Improvements on Hilltop Drive MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 980, Construction of Improvements on Hilltop Drive between East Palisades and Rockaway Street, be awarded to John M. Frank, Inc. on their low bid in the amount of $30,547.13. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None REDDING REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM - Agreement with W. A. Gelonek & Affiliates Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the Engineering Services Agreement between the City of Redding and W. A. Gelonek & Affiliates for Step III Surveying Construction Costs Pertinent to the Interceptor Construction Contract, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. NOTICE OF COMPLETION MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher accepting the Extension of Underground Utilities to Serve Redding Oil Company, Bid Schedule No. 958, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Bid Schedule No. 979 - Martin Luther King Park Improvements MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-217 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring that the work described in Bid Schedule No. 979, for improvements to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Neighborhood Park, can be performed more economically by day labor or the materials or supplies fur- nished at a lower price in the open market. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-217 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. OAK RIDGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. 13S L/ 6, V 2 1 D MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher accepting the improvements in the Oak Ridge Heights Subdivision, Unit No. 2 as being z J completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to return the Certificate of Deposit to the developer. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Resolution - Accepting Streets within Oak Ridge Heights Subdivision, Unit No. 2 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-218 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Oak Ridge Court, Karen Place, and Angie Place within Oak Ridge Heights Subdivision. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 77-218 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 290 RESOLUTION - re Abatement Proceedings on Property at 1613 Cottonwood Ave. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-219 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 76-141, which declared intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement on property at 1613 Cottonwood Avenue. (Scott/Coulter and Morehead). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-219 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Abatement Proceedings on Property at 1619 Cottonwood Ave. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-220 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of L7 the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 77-100, which declared intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement 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. 77-220 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENT - Buckeye School District MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and the Buckeye School District Y re Joint After School Recreation Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Redding School District MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving teh Agreement between the City of Redding and the Redding School District re Joint After School Recreation Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Q ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - Anderson -Cottonwood Irrigation District MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson -v approving the Encroachment Agreement between Anderson -Cottonwood Irrigation District and the City of Redding, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Issuance of Electric System Improvement Bonds MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-205 be adopted, a resolution providing for the issuance of $9,800,000 principal amount of "City of Redding 1977 Electric System Improvement Bonds" and for the issuance of said bonds in series; prescribing the amount, date and form of Series A bonds of said issue and of the coupons to be attached thereto and prescribing the maturities thereof; fixing the maximum rate of interest on the bonds of said issue; authorizing the execution of the bonds and coupons of said issue; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds of said issue; and directing notice of sale of said Series A bonds to be given. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-205 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 1 LI 1 RESOLUTION - re Issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds (General Resolution) MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-206 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing for the issuance of City of Redding Sewer Revenue Bonds (General Resolution). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-206 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series A (First Suppl. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-207 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing for the issuance and prescribing the terms conditions and form of $3,000,000 principal amount of City of Redding Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series A (First Supplemental Resolution). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-207 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 291 Resolution) 3 )� RESOLUTION - Providing for Sale of $3,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series A MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that 3 j u Resolution No. 77-208 be adopted, a resolution providing for the sale of $300,000,000 principal amount of "City of Redding Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series A," and directing notice of sale of said bonds to be given. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-208 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICY - re Electric Utility "in lieu contributions In a memorandum to Council dated October 17, 1977, City Attorney Murphy reported that,historically, for many years, the City Electric Utility has been providing an "in lieu" contribution, which went into the City's general funds. This contribution was to offset, in theory, the taxes, franchise fees, and other revenues that might have been recovered by the City from a pri- vately owned utility doing business in the City in this field, if the City C -� were not in the electric business. In the last six years, this contribution� has amounted to more than $300,000 in each year, and in two of the six years it has been sufficient, by itself, to pay or offset the payment of the total debt service obligations of all the City's outstanding general obligation bonds. 39 Mr. Murphy stated that the City's financial consultant for the $4.8 million general obligation bonds for the electric utility has advised staff that it will help the bond rating on this issue, and subsequent bond issues of the City,if the City Council would formalize the City's past practice, with cer- tain minor modifications, into a policy established by minute order. In response to questions, Mr. Murphy assured Council that this policy is not irrevocable. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the City Council establish a policy to the effect that the surplus funds of the Electric Utility be obligated in the amount required for the payment of 292 \A, annual debt service costs for general obligation bonds sold to finance Electric Utility capital projects and, in addition, to the extent that it is legally permissible, that any surplus revenues from the Sewer Utility be obligated for debt service for general obligation bonds issued for sewer system capital improvements, and Water Utility surplus revenues be obligated for the annual debt service requirements for general obligation bonds issued to finance the construction or acquisition of water system improvements. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SALE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Assistant City Manager Courtney advised Council that the Enterprise Public Utility District owned some computer equipment which it was purchasing under a lease -purchase agreement. This equipment, with the exception of an off- line printer, is surplus equipment. Mr. Courtney asked Council for authority to sell this equipment, stating that he had received a letter this date which constitutes an offer to purchase said equipment for $10,500. The letter re- quests that the equipment be shipped later this week. Mr. Courtney said he has been working to market this equipment for several months and this is the best offer he has received. He did receive an offer of $10,000, but this included the off-line printer valued at $2,000. Mayor Fulton declared this matter an urgency item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh authorizing the sale of said computer equipment at a price of $10,500. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Communication from United States Senator S. I. Hayakawa Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Le Chamois, 630 North Market Street Belly -up -Deli, 900 Dana Drive, Space 12A PUC Proposed Report of Administrative Law re P. G. & E. Application No. 56845 to increase its electric and gas rates ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:30 P.M., Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned to 12:15 P.M., October 24, 1977. ATTEST: I Jh City Clerk I APPRO ED: ayor 1