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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1976-03-01 33 ', J � Gity Council, Regular Meeting ' Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. j Redding, California - March 1 , 1976 7:00 P.M. � ' ; i The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Personnel and Labor ' Relations Director Reynolds . ' The invocation was offered by Don Palmer of the Good News Rescue ' , Mission. � The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, IDemsher, Fulton, Pugh and Denny. A.lso present were A.ssistant City Manager Courtney, City A.ttorney Murphy, Public Works Director A.rness, Planning and Community Development Director Harris, Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds , Housing Administrator Henson, Fire Chief Erichsrud, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings , Traffic Engineer Hamilton, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton � approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1976 , as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes C OMMUNICA.TIONS RHC Associates ; A. cornmunication from RHC Associates requesting City participation in enclosing an open drainage channel on ._ � property• located on the north side of Merchant St,reet ���J West of Canby Road was referred to staff for review and recommendation to Council. Department of Transportation , � A communication from the State Department of Trans- portation regarding the availability of excess S.tate- owned land fronting on Continental St.reet was referred ��D 3 to staff for review and recommendation to Council. APPROVA.L OF PAYROLL A.ND A.CCOUNTS PA.YA.BLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check nos. 41838 to 42062, inclu- � sive, in the amount of $349,770.20, be approved and paid, and that Payroll �U/, Register No. 1.8, check nos, 75393,to 75707, ,inclusive, salaries in the � amount of $150,342.84, for the period February 8, 1976 through February 21 , 1976 be approved. Total $500, 113.04 � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None . , Absent: Councilmen - None TREASURER'5 REPORT Councilman Anderson submitted the Treasurer's Report as of January , �J � 31 , 1976 which showed Total Treasurer's A.ccountability to be $6,083,75 1.85. 34 C i � � CLAIM FOR DA.MAGE - lst hearing � ' Louis Trisdale - Claim filed 2/23/76 ! MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by ! Councilman�Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed I by Louis Trisdale on February 23, 1976 be approved in � � the amount of $34.52, `based on the recominendation of � �c�;3 the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes r � ' ORIDINA.NC E � r e MOtor Vehicle s and Traffic ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman � Anderson that�full reading of Ordinance No, 1224 be waived, and that • the City A"ttorney'be instructed to scan same, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � . , � . . MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson \����% that Ordinance No. 1•224 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 18 of the Redding City Code, 1959, ' as amended, by 'repealing Sections 18=16. 1 , 18-20, 18-22 , 18-23, 18-24, : 18-52, 18-63, 18-64, and 18-65 thereof, pertaining to motor vehicles and traffic. ' ' ' Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � Ordinance No, 1224 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ! ORDINANCE - re Civic A.rts Commission MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson � / / that full reading of Ordinance No, 1225 be waived, and that the City � `��--'J Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ,` MOTION: Made by.Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1225 be adopted, an ordinance of the ' City Council of the City of Redding ainending Chapter 2 of the Redding � City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Article XIII and substituting ' therefor a new A.rticle XIII, pertaining to the C.ivic Arts Commission. ; Voting was as follows: . Ayes� Councilmen - Anderson,. Demsher, _Fulton, Pugh, and Denny ' Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Couricilmen - None ' i ' Ordinance No', 1225 ;i s on file in the office of the City Clerk. � � AWARD OF BID � MOTION:` Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman � /�� Pugh approving the 'recommendation of the� City Manager i�hat Bid � r Schedule No, 860, for two Tractor Rotary Mowers�, be awarded to � Green Ford Tractor Company on their low bid of� $5,990.48, sales tax included. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny , Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmeri - None � � 1 ' CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - Report re A.lternate Sites , A.ssistant City Manager Courtney reported on the availability of alternate , sites for City; Council meetings , in response to an issue raised at the : � , Council meeting of February 17 . State law requires that, for new con- ' �-�� � struction and substantial remodeling, access for handicapped persons + 35 ; ; be provided. The City Council Chambers in the new Police building ' will be designed to provide convenient access for handicapped persons , � and this work should be completed within the_next twelve months . Mr . ; Courtney stated that the Civic Auditorium building would be available for a-11 s cheduled Council meeting dates except two during the next i twelve months , but added that events not presently scheduled might be lost to Redding if the Auditorium is used for Council meetings. He , further reported that the use of the A.uditorium, MLK Center, and � Senior Citizens Building would involve set-up changes and , in the case of the latter two buildings, some use conflict. It was the opinion of Council that no action should be taken at this time with respect to finding an alternate site to hold City Council meetings for the following reasons: 1) The same problem exists for Commissions that are held in the Council Chambers , and it would compound the prob- lem to find alternate sites for such meetings; 2) Any diversion from the set meeting place and time of Council would cause confusion for the general public; 3) If it is found that any handicapped person wishes to attend a Council meeting, provisions can be made to accommodate the s ituati on. =�� GENERAL PLA.N A.MENDMENT APPLICATION - GPA.-2-76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher ; t�hat a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , April 5, 1976 re General J �/� , Plan A.mendment A.pplication GPA.-2-76. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � A.MENDMENT OF HILLTOP DRIVE PLAN LINE MOTION:' Macle by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , March 15, 1976 re A.mend- � ��)�� ment of Hilltop Drive Plan Line. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ' BICENTENNIA.L COMMUNITY A.RT PROJECTS Planning and Community Development Director Harris submitted the , recommendatiori of tlie Civic Arts Commissiori regarding Bicentennial Community A:rt Projects, as contained in his memo to Council dated February 26, 1976. In summary, it is recommended that temporary Bicentennial murals be painted on the City=owned interior wall in the � northeast end of the Downtown Redding Mall. Talent and labor for / / , the project will be donated by interested persons in the community, `-���,j and the Merchants A ssociation .has agreed to provide funds to cover the cost of paint and materials . The second project proposed entails the painting of creative Bicentennial symbols and historic characters on fire hydrants in locations throughout the City. The design for each � fire hydrant would' be reviewed and approved by a subcommittee of the Commission prior to its execution. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nder son, seconded by Councilman Pugh , endorsing the Civic Arts Commission recommendation re Bicentennial Community Art Projects. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ' RESOLUTION - re Stop Signs at unsignalized driveway exits- Mt. Shasta Mall MOTION: Made by Councilman �Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 76-21 be adopted, a, resolution of the City Council of ' ��f� the City of Redding ordering the installation of "Stop"- Sigris at each of the unsignalized driveway exits from the Mt. Shasta Mall. Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen = Anderson, �Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Dennjr Noes: Councilmen - None ` Absent: Councilmen - None Resoliztion No. 76-21 is on file in the office of the City Glerk. -�� See Page 39 of these Minutes for additional information regarding this matter. � i 36 � � I � 4 i ` ' �f PUBLIG WORKS PLA.NNING REPORTS Public Works {'Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Planning � -�2�� Reports for March, 1976. � NOTICE OF C;OMPLETION - llth Street A.ssessment District " MOTION: Macle by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman ; A.nderson accepting the project re llth Street A.ssessment District � ��5 � (Chapter 27), Bid Schedule No, 845, as being completed satisfactorily, i and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ay�es f NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Mountain Lakes Industrial I'ark, Unit No, 2 ' Public Works Director Arness submitted his recommendation *hat the � � project re Mountain Lakes Industrial Park, Unit No. 2, Bid Schedule ; No, 833, be accepted as being completed satisfactorily and that the City � - Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. Mr. A.rness noted � �� that there is a $30, 000 overrun in the final construction figure; i. e. , ; the original bid price for this project was $433,995 and the final contract � price is $463,,905.95. Council was provided with a letter from CH2M- f � Hill, consulting engineers for this project, which sets forth the reason ; for the overrun. Loring Hanson, representing CH2M-Hil1,_-amplified � the contents of this letter , noting that the total overrun is a little under I 7%, and generally there is an allowance for contingencies of 5%. ; . ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson � accepting the project re IVlountain Lakes Industrial Park, Unit No, 2, Bid Schedule No, 833, as being completed satisfactorily, and authorizing ' the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion�. The Vote�: Unanimous A.yes � � INFILTRAT.ION WELL PROJECT ! Cr Mayor Denny asked Loring Hanson of CH2M-Hill if he would care to ���-� I �� comment regarding the results of the Infiltration Well Project. Mr. Hanson said theywer.e�deeplydisappointed in the results; they were " hopeful that the well would produce 800 gprn but it produced just a little � over 100 gpm. Mr. Hanson stated it appears that che soil in the vicinity � of the Auditorium ha.s more fines in it than was anticipated and it does ' not have the permeability to allow water to come from the Sacramento ! Rive r. � � k PUBLIC HEA.RING - Crestmont Drive Assessment District (Chapter 27) i ounci ma.n n erson abstained from discussion and voting on this item. � The hour of 7:30 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened ' the Public Hearing on Crestmont Drive A.ssessment District E . (Ghapter 27), � � �� � The followirig documents are on file in the office of the City ; Clerk: ' .� . . . . Declaration of mailing and posting - Notice of Public Hearing Report of Superintendent of Streets , dated February 25, 1976 � The� City Clerk advised Council that no written protests were , received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests � from the floor. � A.ssociate Civil Engineer �Tastings reviewed the scope of the � project. Pictures of Crestmont Drive had been shown to Council on February; 2 , 1976, when the project was accepted as being � completed satisfactorily. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman ' Demsher that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman A.nderson abstaining. - , , . _ _ _ . - - - --- -.�- �- --____ _ 37 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Dernsher that Resolution No, 76-22 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the Report of the Superintendent of Streets on the cost of construction of certain im- provements in certain designated locations within the Crestmont ��/ � Drive Assessment District, and making assessments to pay the cost thereof. Voting was a's follows: � A.yes: � Councilmen - Demsher.��,.. Fulton, Pugh, and Denny , Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Anderson MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 76-23 be adopted, a resolution of the City Couneil of the City of Redding accepting Crestmont Dr ive for maintenance and operation by the City, �S � Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Denisher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None ' , A.bsent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - A.nderson - A copy of Resolution No. 76-22 and 76-23 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Tiger Field Lighting Replacement MOTION: Made by.Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh accepting the project re Tiger Field Lighting Replacement, ��(J Bid Schedule. No: 843, as being completed satisf actorily, and ' authorizing the Gity Clerk' to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote; Unanimous A.yes NOTICE' OF COMPLETION - Buenaventura Blvd. frorri Waushara to Placer MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson ���� �j accepting the 'project re Construction of Buenaventura Boulevard from � � Waushara to Placer - Phase I, Bid Schedule No, $29 , as being completed satisfactorily, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NGTICE OF COMPLETION - Construction of Redding Museum and Art Center � MOTION: Ma'de by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Counc'ilman A.nderson �/�� accepting the project re Construction of Redding Museum and Art Center � as being completed satisf actorily, and authorizing the City Clerk to file " a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWA.RD OF BID - A.kard Ave . Softball Field Restroom Building MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the-recommendation of the Department of Public Works that "� �U Bid 5chedule No. 859, Akard Avenue Softball Field Restroom Building, be awarded to Nor-Cal Engineering Construction Company on their low bid in the amount of $13,834.00. Voting was as follows: � A.yesi Councilmen = Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: � Councilmen - None ' AWA.RD OF BID = Automatic Irrigation System - A.uditorium Lawn Area MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher C/�J approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that � Bid Schedule No, 861 , A.utomatic •Irrigation System for the Proposed _,. _ ._ __. .. � 38 South A.uditorium Lawn Area , be awarded to Gary H. Brown on his low bid in:the ;amount of $19,6 3 0. � Voting was as follows: � . Ayes: Councilmen - Ander son, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny ; Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: .Councilmen - None : . .. . i ; SIGNALIZATI�ON OF�HILLTOP DRIVE - At Highway 44 Ramps ; Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted .a progress report regarding signalization of Hilltop Drive at Highway 44.ramps. Mr..Hamilton . ' reported that Caltrans is in the process of designing a signal system 4 which will also include the intersection of the I-5 off ramp with�Hilltop, ' j( �� and it is hoped that by the March 15 Council meeting they will answer the question of whether the two inte:rsections must be s_igna.lized to- � gether or can be done separate, and that they can provide:.the Cit.y ' with a cost estimate. The costs are riormally shared on a .l.eg basis: ' two-thirds City and one-third State. Mr . Hamilton stated that it is doubtful that Caltrans could find money for a 1976-7? project. Public � Works is recommending budgeting $100, 000 for this project in the f 1976-77 Capital Outlay Program. � � Councilman A.nderson, said he would like a .time line from the State on this signalization and requested that this item be kept on the agenda ` until the..;matter is resolved. _ . ' RESOLUTION - re A.batement of Mauger Property, 2173 California St, � MOTION:, Made by Coiznc'ilman Pugh,, seconded by,Councilman A.nderson ! 7aS� that Res.olution No. 76-24 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council . ' �-� of the Cit of -Reddin of intention to be in le al roceediri s of.abate- Y b g� g p g I ment under,:Chapter� l5 of the Redding. City Code on .certain real property in the City of Redding. (Owned by Car1,R. Mauger and E11a I. IvIauger , 2173 California Street) Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher , Fulton, 1?ugh, a_nd Denny 'Noes: Councilmen. - None Absent: Councilmen - Nane � Resolution No. 76-24 is on file in the office of the City.Clerk. LEASE EXTENSION� - Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association, Inc , MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman ;� / �, Pugh approving the extension of lease between the City of Redding and Shasta-Ca,scade Wonderland Association, Inc, to February 28, 1977, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanirnous Ayes LEA.SE EXTENSIUN� - A.lton O. Chatham MOTION:. Made .by Councilman D_emsher, seconded by Councilman � � �J Pugh approving the extension of lease between the City. of.Redding and � A.lton O, Chatham to February 28, 197g, and authorizing the Mayor to execute- same:�on belialf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re A.cquisition of Easements � MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher ' that Resolution No. 76-25 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of � the City of Redding declaring that the public convenience and neces sity ' require the acquisition of easements over certain real property for a � ,� j � public improvement; to wit, for construction.and maintenanc,e of an � electric transmission line, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings � therefor . (Peacock, Enterprise Public Utility District., United Califor- nia Bank, Ha.rrel Davis, Carl McConnell, Gail Bui, Jack Halpin, Benton, � and Stellmacher Properties) . Voting was as follows: '� Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny � Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmeri - None � � i r k � - - _.__- � - ----- -- . ._ _ 39 Resolution No. 76-25 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CARD ROOM PERMIT - Casino Club The City Clerk advised Council that one of the former owners of the Casino Club is no longer associated with the business, and that James Westberg is a new partner. The Police Department has completed its background investigation-of Mr. Westberg and concludes there is no reason to deny issuance of a permit to Mr. Westberg to operate the �::��� Casino Club in partner ship with C. W. W omeldorf and Mervin V. Zachary. MOTION: Made by Councilman .Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the issuance of a card room permit to the Casino Club under the ownership of James Westberg, C. W. Womeldorf, and Mervin V. Zachary. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes EXECUTIVE SESSION - re Pending Litigation At the hour of 8:05 P.M. , Mayor Denny declared an Executive Session to consider a settlement proposal on pending litigation. ; At the hour of 8: 15 P.M. , the meeting was reconvened. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson authorizing the City Attorney to settle the condemnation action Taylor- Vaupel vs City of Redding in the sum of $11 ,550, plus interest at the ' regular rate from September 26 , 1974 to date, plus the terms of the escrow instructions that have been heretofore agreed to by Council and J�Z.> staff in relation to street rights and left-turn refuge lanes when traffic ' develops sufficiently on Hilltop Drive to warrant same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ROUTINE COMMUNICATION5 ' ICCCNC minutes of regular meeting of February 17, 1976 � � � Notice from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company re Arnended A.pplication No, 55276 with PUC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Gary Pyszora requested that the Public Hearing re GPA-2-76 set for 7:30 P.M. , A.pril 5, 1976 (see Page 35 of these minutes) be reset for the meeting of March 15, 1976. Mr. Pyszora stated that conferences have been set regarding financing of their development, and a delay of the Public Hearing to April 5 would be detrimental to their project. / ���� He noted that they are interested in developing only 21 acres of the total 1700 acres involved in the General Plan A.mendment; however , they cannot proceed until a determination has been made on the entire acreage involved, and the delays are proving costly. Staff advised Council that a Continued Public Hearing is already scheduled for the March 15 Council meeting, pertaining to the proposed Spaid development on Park Marina Drive, and such hearing will probably be lengthy. Council was also advised that the hearing on the General Plan Amendment will also be lengthy because of the volume of material which must be presented to Council. It was therefore felt unwise to schedule both hearings on March 15. It was suggested that a Special Council Meeting be set for the Public � Hearing on the General Plan Amendment, either on March 22 , or March 29. Staff will submit a recommendation at the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 9, 1976. ; 40 i , A.DJOURNMENT ; There being no further business , at the hour of 8:30 P.M. , on the motion of Councilmari Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher the ` meeting was adjourned to 12:00 Noon on March 9 , 1976 . - � � �� A.PPROV ED: , � , , ; . . . _ .. _ � I ,� �. - � � � , Mayor . � A.TTEST: � - , ,. . � f Ci y Clerk _ - � I . . _ � , . � , . . , . � , . . . � ' . . . � :- . _ , � :1.. . . .__ � � ., . ' ,. � _ .. l ' I ; , . � : � i �t , i � � � . . _. � --- -..__ - - -. �. ------- -_ _. -._ . _.