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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1977-12-05City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California December 5, 1977 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Director of Public Works Arness. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Glenn Ratcliff, Associate Pastor of the 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 City Manager Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy,Assistant City Manager Courtney, Director of Public Works Arness, Director of Planning and Community Development Harris, Director of Electric Simpson, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds, Senior Associate Planner Perry, Building Official Voges, City Clerk Brayton and Deputy City Clerk Richter. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Arthur D. Taylor, Shasta College A letter from Arthur D. Taylor was presented to Council opposing the proposed Benton Drive subdivision because of possible traffic problems due to inadequate access and increased cost for fire and police protection, etc. This item was referred to the Planning Commission for study. Redding Planning Commission A communication was received from the Planning Commission requesting that the City Council Committee work jointly with the Commission in drafting and reviewing development policies pertaining to growth management. Councilman Demsher stated that the Council Committe (Demsher and Anderson) is approaching the growth management issue on a two phase basis. The Committee is currently working on the issue of determining costs attributable to development of subdivisions and individual lots, and has not completed that phase yet. The second phase concerns the manifest destiny of the City and will deal with how far the City wishes to extend its boundaries. The Planning Commission will certainly be invited to participate in this aspect. Councilman Anderson was in agreement that it is the responsibility of Council to determine and establish the true costs that a subdivider should pay, and also agreed that the Planning Commission should have input into the growth issue. However, he questioned the advisability of having joint meetings with members of the Commission as he feels the Council Committee might come to Council with preconceived ideas. Mr. Anderson would prefer to provide guidelines to the Commission as to what is needed, and have the Commission submit its recommendation to Council. Councilwoman Gard said she feels the Commission will appreciate being involved and believes the Commission will have some valuable input. Mrs. Gard thinks there should be some formal contact with the Commission as to the needs of the Committee. Councilman Anderson said the Committee hopes to have an outline to submit at the next Council meeting. 331 J419 /69C 332 HILLTOP SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT City Clerk Brayton said that the paid and unpaid list was on file. Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher, that Resolution No. 77-246 be adopted, a resolution confirming paid and unpaid list and requesting that the auditor of the County of Shasta, State of California, shall make extension of installments thereof on the tax rolls, 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. 77-246 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher, that Resolution No. 77-247 be adopted, a resolution establishing maturity schedule for bonds to be issued 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. 77-247 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTER MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 11, check nos. 54458 to 54734, inclusive, in the amount of $790,631.33 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 11, check nos. 94496 to 94959, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $250,104.23 for the period November 13, 1977 through November 26, 1977, be approved. Total $1,040,735.56. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None TREASURER'S REPORT Councilman Anderson submitted the Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 1977, which showed the Total Treasurer's Accountability to be $8,890,391.66. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 1st hearing State Farm Mutual for William Peck - Claim filed 11/18/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by State Farm Mutual for �nn William Peck on October 14, 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 January 3, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes California State Automobile Association for Dennis Tretheway - Claim filed 11/18/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by the California State Automobile Association for Dennis Tretheway on November 18, 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 January 3, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 333 Orrie B. Hanson - Claim filed 11/28/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Orrie B. Hanson on November 28, 1977 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, !� 3 and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of January 3, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing Carl A. Bright - Claim filed 10/21/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Carl A. Bright on October 21, �o 1977, be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Rocky M. Bland - Claim filed 10/24/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Rocky M. Bland on October 24, 1977, I a 3 be denied and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes William D. Lyman - Claim filed 11/3/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by William D. Lyman on November 3, 1977 a 3 be denied based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS Council was.advised that the following claims for damage have been settled by the City Insurance Carrier in the amounts indicated: Charlotte Martin $259.04 3 Julius Ferraiuolo $125.72 �� 3 Charlotte Martin appeared before Council and expressed her dissatisfaction with the settlement made by the Insurance Carrier. Mrs. Martin noted that although the automobile that was damaged was an older car (1967 GTO), it is a model that has value, and she feels that the patched -up paint job was not an equitable solution. She stated that Mr. Garcia, a representative of the Insurance Carrier, had promised to call her with respect to painting the car but had failed to do so, and when she contacted the insurance company, she was treated rudely. Staff was directed to contact the City Insurance Carrier regarding this matter and to call Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Martin was advised not to cash the check until the matter is settled. 113Q RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Parking on Portion of Lake Boulevard Councilman Anderson abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution Resolution No. 77-248 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. No. 77-248 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking at all times on the south side of Lake Boulevard along the frontage of the Moose Lodge property at 320 Lake Boulevard. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 77-248 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 334 RESOLUTION - Removing Parking Limitation - Portions of Oregon and Tehama Streets MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-249 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the "Traffic Control Map" by eliminating the two hour parking limitations on Oregon Street between Yuba Street and Shasta Street, and on Tehama Street between Oregon Street and California Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh and Fulton Noes: None Absent: None Resolution No. 77-249 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. SACRAMENTO VALLEY DIVISION - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Councilwoman Gard reported that at the next Sacramento Division League meeting to be held in Woodland on January 27, the three items to be considered would be Self Insurance, How Cities can be more Effective with their Legislature, and the Proposed Reorganization of the League. Councilwoman Gard stated that Mr. George Buljan is making new state appoint- ments to the Community Development Committee and had asked if she would be willing to serve. Council felt it would be worthwhile for her to participate on the Committee if she had the time. In a discussion of the proposed method of realignment of the League, it was pointed out that one plan would place Redding in a Division with smaller towns; that Redding might be as much as four to five times larger than any other town in the Division. This would mean that Redding would not have problems in common with the other towns in the Division. Councilman Demsher feels the League should be encouraged to consider another form of realignment as the proposed plan would not be of benefit to Redding. Councilwoman Gard said she understood the realignment was being considered to achieve better attendance at the Division meetings, but indicated agreement with Councilman Demsher's suggestion. PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-9-77 by Richard Walker et al The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on Abandonment Application A-9-77 by Richard Walker et al. 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 Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendations dated 12/1/77 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. A Vu Graph indicating the location of the proposed abandonment was shown, and Planning and Community Development Director Harris stated that, if abandoned, the alley would revert one-half to the property owners on the south side and one-half to the property owners on the north side. The alley at present is unimproved and is not being used as a right of way due to the grade on the Walnut Street side and the proximity of Butte Street. It is therefore the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the alley be abandoned subject to retention of a waterline easement. 1 1 1 335 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-250 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandonment of the alley south of Butte Street, between Walnut and "J" Streets. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-250 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal re V-9-77 and LS -94-77 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public 1� Hearing on the Appeal re Variance Application V-9-77 and Lot Split Application LS -94-77 by Ben L. Williams. 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 12/1/77 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. A Vu Graph indicating the location of the proposed variance and lot split applications was shown, and Planning and Community Development Director Harris stated that in reviewing the applications, it was the opinion of the Commission that the three criteria required by State law to grant a variance were not in evidence. It is therefore recommended by the Planning Commission and staff that the applications be denied. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Appeal re Variance Application V-9-77 and Lot Split Appli- cation LS -94-77 by Ben L. Williams be denied upholding the action of the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. RESOLUTION - Amending Viacom Cablevision Rate Schedule City Manager Brickwood advised Council that Viacom Cablevision has requested the Redding City Council to approve an additional fee of 114 per month, per subscriber, for a copyright fee. Council was advised that Viacom Cable- vision receives none of this fee, the Company acts only as a collector of such fee. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-251 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 3240 by the substitution of a new "Exhibit A" attached thereto, adding to the current rate schedule a charge to be collected for copyright fees. 336 The voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-251 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REZONING APPLICATION - PD -4-77 by Mercy Hospital Councilman Pugh and Mayor Fulton abstained from discussion and voting on this item. A Vu Graph indicating the location of the proposed rezoning was shown to Council. Planning and Community Development Director Harris submitted the proposed ordinance for rezoning of this property, noting that clarification has been made with respect to the City's participation in the construction \� of the remainder of Rosaline Avenue, and a new condition has been added pertaining to the conveyance to the City of all of Mercy Hospital's interest in the abutting portion of Octavia Street. Council was provided with a map, prepared by the Public Works Department, depicting a schematic route for the extension of Rosaline, which will ultimately tie into Airpark Drive, and was advised that the City Attorney has met with representatives of Mercy Hospital and the adjoining property owner, and it appears that all questions have been resolved. It is the recommendation of staff that Rezoning Application PD -4-77 be approved, subject to the conditions listed in Ordinance No. 1364. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of staff with respect to Rezoning Application PD -4-77. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh and Mayor Fulton abstaining. Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1364 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. ENTERPRISE ANNEX NO. 77-19 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. Planning and Community Development Director Harris advised Council that, subsequent to Council approving commencement of annexation proceedings for Enterprise Annex No. 77-19, several owners of contiguous property requested to be included in the annexation. Since these additions would increase the area of the annexation and would create an island, staff is referring the annexation back to Council for amendment of the boundaries. A Vu Graph showing the proposed new boundaries of Enterprise Annex No. 77-19 was shown to Council. Council showed concern over the creation of the island. Mr. Harris said that it does not cause any greater problem than now exists since streets to the area are in the City. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that the staff be directed to proceed with filing the application with the Local Agency Formation Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. ENTERPRISE ANNEX NO. 77-25 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. A Vu Graph indicating the location of the proposed annexation was shown to Council. Planning and Community Development Director Harris stated the parcel is contiguous to the City on two sides and consists of six -tenths 1 1 of an acre. It is the recommendation of staff that annexation proceedings be commenced and that the staff be directed to prepare the necessary application. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of staff re Enterprise Annex No. 77-25. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - Request for Extension Planning and Community Development Director Harris suggested that the City Council request a six-month extension of the effective date of the energy performance standards mandated by the State of California noting that the Board of Supervisors had already taken such action. The additional time is needed to study the standards and assess the full impact on the Building Department. In reply to an inquiry by Council, Building Official Voges stated that the State guidelines were received on November 23. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher authorizing the Mayor to write the California Energy Resources Committee requesting a six-month extension of the effective date of the energy performance standards. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY PLANNING REPORT The Planning Report for December was reviewed. The selection of City representatives for discussed. Councilwoman Gard stated that chosen, a meeting could be held next week. 337 li the Transportation Committee was O if the representatives could be There was concurrence that Councilmen Anderson, Demsher, Fulton and Council- woman Gard should serve on the committee and that a letter be written to Mr. Richard Curry so advising him. S rc� NOTICE OF COMPLETION — Underground Utilities - Police Dept. Building MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that 133 i Bid Schedule No. 935, Underground Utilities to the Redding Police Department - Council Chamber Facilities be accepted as being completed satisfactorily and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM In a memo to Council dated December 2, 1977, Public Works Director Arness advised Council that the City has received a grant offer from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $120,000 and a grant offer from the State Water Resources Control Board in the amount of $20,000 for the construction of the Redding Regional Septage Disposal facility, located just west of Anderson, California. In addition, documents have been received from above referenced agencies providing for reductions to previously offered and accepted grants pertinent to the interceptor and treatment plant portion of the Regional Sewer Project. � The rationale for the reductions is that the initial grant offer was an 33(-A estimate of the total cost of the project and, subsequent to receiving bids, a lower definitive dollar figure was arrived at. The City Manager will execute said Grant Offers and modifications to Grants previously received, as authorized by Council. 338 AMENDMENT TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Council was asked to authorize the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the NCPA Agreement, which Amendment was originally approved by Council on April 16, 1973. This authorization is necessary because the required twelve copies for the member cities were not executed by the respective Mayors, et al in 1973. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh authorizing the Mayor to execute an Amendment to the NCPA Agreement, which Amendment was approved originally by Council on April 16, 1973. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Intention re Abatement of Property located at 1840 Grandview Ave. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolu- tion No. 77-252 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter / 9.36 of the Redding Municipal Code on certain real property in the City of Redding. (Owned by Bibbens and Spooner, 1840 Grandview Avenue.) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-252 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilwoman Gard suggested that the property owner at 1840 Grandview Avenue be contacted with respect to the possibility of rehabilitating the large house on the property. She referred to the need for housing in that area and said that the house looks rehabitable. City Attorney Murphy said he would investigate the matter. CONTRACT - For Defense of Litigation re Fire Fighters Local 1934 City Attorney Murphy recommended that Council approve the employment of Attorney Richard S. Whitmore, an experienced labor law attorney, to repre- sent the City in the action filed by the Fire Fighters Local 1934 against the City in the Superior Court re overtime wages. Council indicated its approval, but there was discussion as to which method of payment, of the two proposed by Mr. Whitmore, would be most advantageous to the City. Mr. Murphy was asked to determine how travel time would be charged in Alternative #2, and then select the alternative best suited to the City. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the employment of Attorney Richard S. Whitmore of Los Altos to represent the City in the action filed by the Fire Fighters Local 1934 against the City in the Superior Court, with the City Attorney to determine the method of payment of the two alternatives submitted by Mr. Whitmore. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Purchase and Sales Agreement - P. G. & E. re Cascade Area MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 77-253 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Mayor to execute a Purchase and Sales Agreement between the City of Redding and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for the purchase of electric distribution and street lighting facilities in the area comprising the former Cascade Community Services District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-253 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 1 1 In reply to an inquiry as to how long it will take for approval from the Public Utilities Commission, Council was advised that, historically, it takes approximately 90 days. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS ICCCNC Minutes of meeting of November 15, 1977 Application for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Enterprise Quality Meats Public Utility Commission documents Decision pertaining to Marin Aviation and Nor -Cal Aviation, Inc. Investigation re grade separation crossings ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:10 P.M., Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: City Clerk 0 APPROVE Mayor 339