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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1977-12-19340 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California December 19, 1977 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the,Flag was led by County Public Works Director Curry. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Rick Green, Pastor of Calvary 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, Director of Planning and Community Development Harris, Electric Director Simpson, Public Works Super- intendent Galusha, Parks and Recreation Director Riley, Housing and Redevelop- ment Administrator Henson, Senior Associate Planner Perry, City Clerk Brayton, and Deputy City Clerk Richter. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1977, the adjourned regular meeting of November 28, 1977, and the regular meeting of December 5, 1977 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Frank and Michael Viscaino A communication from Frank and Michael Viscaino was given to Council members regarding the City acquiring property at 2650 Henderson Road for a park. It was determined that this area is located southerly of the sawmill on Henderson Road and was in the Henderson Road Annexation, �j which annexation failed. With the approval of Council, the Mayor referred the matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. Pace Engineering - Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion on this item A communication was received from Pace Engineering requesting the City to participate in an assessment district re Red Banks Subdivision. Public Works Director Arness said that in his first discussion with Paul Jones, Principal Engineer at Pace Engineering, and Mr. Hastings of his staff, an acquisition -type assessment district was discussed. City Attorney Murphy noted that the applicant is requesting acquisition under the 1913 Improvement Act, and bonding under the 1911 Act. Mr. Arness stated that he questions whether this type of program is growth inducing and, if so, would suggest that it be referred to the Committee on Growth Management. In considering the proposal, Mr. Arness said he felt that the cost of servicing the bonds should be investigated. Councilman Demsher asked if the request is a deviation from present procedure. He was advised that the last time this procedure was used was in 1968 in the Riverland Estates Assessment District. Paul Jones, representing the developers of Red Bank Subdivision,appeared before Council and stated that in discussions with staff and Sam Sperry, it was felt that the proposal was a viable project. He noted that it 341 is a unique development in that it is a mixture of residential, commercial, and restaurants. The matter was referred to the Committee on Growth Management for review and recommendation. Shasta County Board of Supervisors Council was presented a communication from the Shasta County Board of Supervisors requesting consent of the City to form a Maintenance District to solve drainage problems on the watershed of the Henderson Ditch. Mayor Fulton gave a brief background of the Henderson Ditch. From 1948-1969, the County maintained the ditch on their own. Then in 1970 when Mr. Rehberg came to work as County Counsel, he recommended that the County not continue with this maintenance program. Since 1970, no maintenance has been done and the shrubs and vegetation have grown up. The property owners have been attempting to maintain it, but not very satisfactorily. Mayor Fulton said that to his knowledge the City/S had never participated in a maintenance district of this type. Public Works Director Arness said that he would recommend.•against a joint program with the County. He said that the City does a lot of ditch work in other areas of town where there are greater needs. He stated that at the time of the K-Mart/Longs development, the City required the construction of a pond which holds 2 acre feet of water. The pond is located south of Cypress easterly of I-5, is maintained by the complex, and its purpose was to take the peak of heavy rainfall. He said he is not certain that the pond is proving to be a satisfactory solution. Mr. Richard Curry, Public Works Director of the County, said the history outlined is accurate. He said that Mr. Rehberg's opinion was based on the fact that the County does not have the power to maintain drainage and that special districts need to be formed to accomplish this. The County suggests that this is an area that requires formation of a special district in which the proposed district would tax not only those within the district but those causing the problem. Councilwoman Gard asked if the district would be based on assessed valuation. She was told yes. Councilman Anderson asked if Council would be getting into a precedent setting area. City Attorney Murphy replied that this was one of the problems that caused the Public Works Department to make the recommendation it did. He noted that ditches don't follow political boundaries. He added that normally Counties form Flood Control districts which attack the problem on a County -wide basis Councilman Anderson stated he would be interested in participating if it is done on a County -wide basis, but not on an isolated basis. Councilman Pugh suggested looking into the total drainage problems, adding that perhaps if we can solve the drainage problems perhaps we can solve some sewer problems. Councilman Demsher added that Council needs to know the total scope of the problem. Mr. Curry said the County would be willing to be on a committee to study the problems involved across jurisdictional boundaries. Mayor Fulton referred this matter back to the Public Works Department for further study and recommendation. 342 APPOINTMENT - Redding Redevelopment Agency MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the reappointment of Richard Green and Ray Hullinger as members of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPOINTMENT - Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County (� MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving 2 '\ the appointment of William Gelonek to the Board of Directors of the Economic )� Development Corporation of Shasta County. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 12, check nos. 54735 to 54906, inclusive, in the amount of $325,906.64 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 12, check nos. 94960 to 95454, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $243,939.82 for the period `v November 27, 1977, through December 10, 1977 be approved. Total $569,846.46 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, Gard and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 1st hearing Charlene F. Arendt - Claim filed 12/5/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Charlene F. Arendt on December 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 January 16, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Tom McGregor - Claim filed 12/13/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Tom McGregor on December 13, 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 16, 1978. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing Jean Warren - Claim filed 11/15/77 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that \� the Claim for Damage filed by Jean Warren on November 15, 1977 be denied 1 and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - PD -4-77 (Mercy Hospital) Councilman Pugh and Mayor Fulton abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that full \ reading of Ordinance No. 1364 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1364 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. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher and Gard Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh and Fulton Ordinance No. 1364 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 11 1 343 AMBULANCE RATES Councilman Demsher gave an oral report concerning fees being charged by ambulances for round trips to the C.A.T. Scan. The committee discovered that because of Medi -Cal and Medi -Care regulations, there is additional information needed. Information is forthcoming from the Ambulance Association attorney and 3 the Ambulance Committee will continue to research the issue. A recommendation should be ready in approximately one month. AWARD OF BID - Switchboard Panel MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 988, Switchboard Panel, be awarded to Graybar Electric Company, the low bidder, in the amount of $14,694.79, sales tax included.,j� Voting was as follows: ill Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None AWARD OF BID - Office Furnishings for New Police Facility MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation.of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 990, Office Furnishings for New Police Facility, be awarded to the sole bidder, L D H and Associates, Oakland, in the amount of $16,746.02, sales tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None RESOLUTIONS - Limited Ambulance Permit - Roy and Mary Stephens City Manager Brickwood reported that the Police Chief's report of his investigation re issuance of a limited ambulance permit to Roy and Mary Stephens was favorable; therefore, he recommended the permit be approved subject to the applicants filing the necessary insurance coverage with the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-254 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that the public interest and necessity require authorizing the issuance of a limited ambulance permit to Roy and Mary Stephens, doing business as R & M Medi -Trans. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-255 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending rates and charges which may be charged by limited ambulance vehicles doing business in the City of Redding. 3 jg Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolutions 77-254 and 77-255 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Protest Hearing re Quartz Hill Annex No. 3 Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. S -q S-` 0 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Protest Hearing re Quartz Hill Annex No. 3. 344 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 and Community Development Director's Recommendation dated 12/13/77 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning and Community Development Director Harris showed the subject 61.6 acres located between Quartz Hill Road and Keswick Dam Road westerly of the City limits on the Vu Graph. Mr. Harris said the public hearing to consider any protest to the annexation is the next step in the process of this annexation and is required as one of the property owners did not sign the petition requesting annexation. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman Gard that Resolution No. 77-256 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding determining that protests have not been made by the owners of one-half of the value of the territory within "Quartz Hill Road Annex No. 3". Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh Resolution No. 77-256 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1365 for first reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Quartz Hill Road Annex No. 3" to the City of Redding. PUBLIC HEARING - Enterprise Annex No. 77-13 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing of Enterprise Annexation No. 77-13. 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 and Community Development Director's Recommendation dated 12/13/77 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning and Community Development Director Harris reported that the proposed annexation consists of 6.8 acres located on the east side of Appian Way, south of Hartnell. The property owner of the northern 4.1 acres initiated the annexation and Council included the southern parcel. The area was shown on the Vu Graph. Following LAFCO's hearing the owner of the southern parcel has indicated agreement with the annexation. Mr. Harris said that a protest hearing is required because one of the property owners did not sign the petition to LAFCO requesting annexation. 1 1 345 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION: MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-257 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding determining that protests have not been made by the owners of one-half of the value of the territory within Enterprise Annex No. 77-13. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-257 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1366 for first reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-13" to the City of Redding. PUBLIC HEARING - Enterprise Annex 77-24 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on Enterprise Annex No. 77-24. 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 and Community Development Director's Recommendation dated 12/13/77 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning and Community Development Director Harris reported that the proposed property to be annexed consists of two lots generally across from each other on Alta Mesa Drive, north of Marlene Avenue. The property owner on the east side initiated the annexation and Council included the parcel on the west side to avoid the creation of an island. The area was shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Harris said that a protest hearing is required because one of the property owners did not sign the petition requesting annexation. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PP..C(1T.TTTT(1TAT MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 77-258 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding determining that protests have not been made by the owners of one-half of the value of the territory within Enterprise Annex No. Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1367 for first reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-24" to the City of Redding. 77-24. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Absent: Councilmen - Councilmen - None None Resolution No. 77-258 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1367 for first reading, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Enterprise Annex No. 77-24" to the City of Redding. 346 GROWTH MANAGEMENT A Committee Report re Growth Management, dated December 16, 1977, was submitted by Councilmen Anderson and Demsher and is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. Councilman Anderson read the report for the benefit of those in the audience. Councilman Pugh expressed concern that, in bettering our life style in today's society.through the imposition of increased building code require- ments, etc., costs for single family residences soar. He asked if consider- ation had been given as to the impact of such increases on monthly payments on a 30 year loan for single family dwellings. Councilman Anderson stated that although the proposed costs sound substantial, they had not been reviewed or increased in the 10-12 years he had served on the Council. Costs are not being added, he clarified, the costs are already there. The question is, who is going to pay for them; what is the fairest way to pay for them. Presently the costs are being paid for out of \� the general tax revenues. As far as increased costs affecting anyone buying a new home, he did not feel it any greater hindrance than any other inflationary costs we have. The Committee felt that people coming into the community should be paying the costs instead of the present taxpayers Councilman Demsher added that the fees are not meant to be punitive; that they are expenses presently borne by the City in one way or another. The first phase of the program is to bring into line the actual costs of these services. The second phase of this matter is pertinent to growth of the City and the Committee recommends that the Planning Commission be charged with that responsibility. Questions, like how far do we want the boundaries of the City to extend, will have to be studied. Mr. Demsher noted that we don't necessarily want to stop growth, but it should be determined at what rate of growth can we economically provide the services without burdening someone. Councilman Pugh noted that in increasing services of water, sewers and power, etc., to serve the present and future growth, demands for substantially more complex systems will have to be met as well as large expenditures of money. As standards continue to increase, provisions must be made for them as well as the cost. Mr. Pugh feels that placing the burden on the present residents and those on fixed income is not realistic; those moving into the area should have to pay these costs. Councilwoman Gard reiterated that these are not new costs. All the Committee is proposing to do is pass them on to the consumer. Carroll Hammar, 1340 Alrose Lane, appeared before Council and noted that the price of the,proposed development fees for a single family residence will be increased by percentages added on by the builder, the real estate agent, finance and interest charges, etc., and that the $2175 figure for an average unit will be approximately $8000 over a 30 -year loan period. Mr. Hammar said it will take a homeowner an extra 8 years to pay for these added charges. He suggested establishing a newcomers fee of $2000 for new people in the community. Mr. Tom McGregor asked if the proposed fee changes include all applicable fees. He was advised that fees such as water front footage, building permits, and connection fees were not included. Basically, Mr. McGregor wanted to discuss and protest the proposed raise in fees. He estimated that the proposal was an increase of approximately 870% over existing fees. He said he didn't feel that the City had been that badly managed in the past to warrant such drastic increases. Mr. McGregor said it appeared that the Committee had based the proposed fees on the average fees charged by sample cities. It is his belief that this increase will curtail growth. He also believes that Phase II should have been considered first in the Growth Management approach. He suggested that goals be established first and then costs figured. Councilmen Anderson and Demsher took exception to the allegation as to how proposed fees were arrived at. Mr. Demsher said the Committee met with each City Department and had determined actual costs for single family and multiple family units. Subsequent thereto, the Committee asked for some comparison figures and information was gathered from other communities. Upon reviewing both sets of figures, it was found that they were comparable. Mr. Demsher noted, however, that only one of the sample cities has its own electric utilities. Councilwoman Gard stated that fiscal responsibility requires that Council address the issue of these costs, noting that such costs have been borne by all of the taxpayers in the past and Council feels it is improper to continue this type of subsidy. 7 Mr. McGregor contended that the large financial enterprises would be able to operate with the new proposal, but the small ones that are the backbone of the community would not survive in this climate. He stated that apart- ment rents have been at their peak for the past 2 years and people cannot pay additional costs. He stated that bringing a projected 4-plex to the market under the new proposal would cost about $8000 a unit compared to the $2000 it presently costs. Mr. McGregor said he would appreciate the opportunity to appear before the Committee to present the developers' point of view. Councilman Anderson noted that land and other costs have risen steadily but the City has not increased its costs over the years. He emphasized that the costs as proposed for City services are realistic; that it is the belief of the Committee that the people benefitting from such services should be the ones to pay the costs. City Manager Brickwood commented that a firm decision cannot be made by Council this evening, noting that E.I.R.'s will have to be prepared and public hearings held. This will permit additional input from the public. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson directing the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances based on the Committee's Report, and instructing staff to draft the necessary E.I.R. which will cover the environmental impact of the ordinances. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Council charge the Planning Commission with the responsibility of Phase II of the program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes BELTLINE ROAD ANNEX NO. 1 Planning and Community Development Director Harris said that at its regular meeting on December 14, 1977, LAFCO approved the request of Mt. Lassen Machinery Company to annex to the City of Redding 6.6 acres located at the east side of the Old Beltline Road. The area proposed for annexation was shown on the Vu Graph. The Commission also waived the protest hearing. The next step in the process is consideration by the City Council and the first reading of the ordinance. Staff recommends that the annexation be approved. Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance 1368 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Beltline Road Annex No. 1" to the City of Redding. 347 5-30 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the staff's recommendation be approved. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance 1368 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Beltline Road Annex No. 1" to the City of Redding. 347 5-30 348 PATTERSON AND STEWART - Amendment to Contract Planning and Community Development Director Harris stated that further amendments to the contract for technical and professional planning and urban design services with the firm of Patterson, Stewart and Associates are needed .to expand the scope of services as set forth in "Exhibit A" dated December 12, 1977, an attachment to the letter from Mayor Fulton to that firm dated December 16, 1977. Subject letter and exhibit are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. Carroll Hammar, 1340 Alrose Lane, stated that after watching a television program which indicated that the biggest ripoff in the country today is the consultant firm, he suggested that the Planning Department along with a local committee accomplish this work. Councilman Pugh stated that the work the City had received thus far from this firm of consultants has been first class and of a high caliber; that the public input has been good. The firm has spent numerous hours in neighborhood meetings to find out what type of community the citizen desires, and he felt the job they had accomplished so far was commendable. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the amendment to the present contract with Patterson, Stewart and Associates be approved as recommended by staff. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Director of Planning and Community Development Director Harris stated that Council recently appointed a Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee to assist in the development of a Community Development Program and to work with the staff, consultant, and the Planning Commission on the General Plan update now underway. An element of the City's Citizen Participation Plan is the Community Development Board, which works with the Citizens Advisory Committee in developing a Community Development Program and acts as the /P liason between the City Council, other City Commissions, and the Advisory �Committee. In the past the Board has consisted of a chairman appointed by the Mayor, two members of the Planning Commission, two members of the Redding Redevelopment Agency, two members of the Recreation and Parks Commission, and two members of the Citizens Advisory Committee. Staff recommends that membership of the Board be increased by appointment of two additional members from the Citizens Advisory Committee and that the following people be appointed to said Board: Miles, Herb, Chairman Community Development Board Moss, Charles Pfilf, Richard Limond, Ed Peterson, R. Russ Riis, Richard Kowalewski, Suzanne Wells, Mike Commission, Agency or Board Vice Chairman, Redding Planning Commission Redding Planning Commission Redding Redevelopment Agency Redding Redevelopment Agency Chairman, Recreation and Parks Commission Recreation and Parks Commission Citizens Advisory Committee 1 1 349 Saunders, Henry Citizens Advisory Committee Burrell, Darrell Citizens Advisory Committee Green, Richard W. Chairman, Citizens Advisory Committee MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that staff's recommendation be approved. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PRESERVATION OF CAMPHOR TREES Sue Asbill, Chairman of the Street Tree Committee, a subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission, presented an alternative way of preserving the Camphor trees on Oregon Street between Yuba and Placer on the west side of the U. S. Post Office without severely pruning them as such prunings.ruin their aesthetic beauty and endangers the life of the tree. She suggested that the planter area around the trees be enlarged and that a ground cover such as pyracantha or junipers be planted to keep people from walking through them. A Vu Graph depicting the proposed solution was presented. She said the sidewalks surrounding the trees are a hazard to pedestrians and must be replaced. City Attorney Murphy indicated his concern as to the City's liability should someone be injured because of the low hanging limbs and/or the faulty side- walks. Councilman Pugh and Anderson concurred that although the risk was there, they would prefer to fix the sidewalks that need fixing, but not build the tree planters which they didn't feel would effectively solve the problem. The poor condition of the trees in front of the Post Office was also discussed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that (1) the two trees in front of the Post Office be removed and replaced, and (2) the sidewalks westerly of the Post Office be repaired. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes STOP SIGNS - Christian Avenue and Kerry Lane at Shasta View Drive Public Works Director Arness said that the Traffic and Parking Commission's recommendation to Council was for stop signs to be approved to stop eastbound and westbound Christian Avenue traffic at Shasta View Drive, and eastbound Kerry Lane traffic at Shasta View Drive. I1� MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving! the recommendation and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - 12000 Volt Distribution Feeder Circuit MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the recommendation of the Public Works Director and Director of Electric that Bid Schedule No. 991, 12000 Volt Distribution Feeder Circuit Underground Extension at Waldon Street Substation (Job No. 1755), be awarded to Northern Industrial Electric, the low bidder, in the amount of $29,362. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, Gard,and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 350 AWARD OF BID - Sunnyhill Lane Pump Station and Shasta Meadows Injection Station Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Redding Regional Wastewater System for Sunnyhill Lane Pump Station and Shasta Meadows Injection Station, Project No. C-06-1086-130, be awarded to George R. Osborn Construction Co. in the amount of $899,560 subject to receiving the authorization from the State Water Quality Control Board. The voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Pugh AGREEMENT - ACID - Encroachment MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Encroachment Agreement between the Anderson -Cottonwood Irrigation District and the City of Redding be approved. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Rescinding Resolution No. 76-16 - Abatement at 412 No. Market MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 77-259 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 76-16 which declared intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement on property at 412 North Market Street. The voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Pugh, Gard, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 77-259 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY - Urgency Item Councilman Pugh reported that at the last meeting of the Northern California Power Agency an increased budget was approved to cover increased projected costs; ie., legal fees and expert witness fees in the field of engineering and economics in relation to litigation issues pertaining to the wheeling charges for transmission of power, the ability of NCPA to purchase and sell power within and without the State of California to other than members.of NCPA, etc. Redding's share of the approved budget increase is $28,000 and it is requested that Council approve this increase in the City's budget for NCPA activities for the current NCPA budget year. Mayor Fulton declared this an urgency item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the request of Councilman Pugh as aforestated. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes STATUS OF POLICE FACILITY Councilman Demsher asked for a formal report on the status of the Police Facility -Council Chambers. Staff agreed to prepare such a report. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Trophy Room, 674 North Market Street Tortilla Flats, 1135 Pine Street, #A Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Association Facility 1 1 AM7nT7VMMWMM There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 P.M., Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: t!Vy Clerk 1 351