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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1976-03-29 __ _ . _ . � 53 II City Council, Adjourned Regular Meeting Room 125, Civic Auditorium Redding, California March 29 , 1976 7:30 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Vi Klaseen. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fulton with the following Councilmen present: Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton. Absent: Councilma.n Anderson A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, A.ssistant City Manager Courtney, City A.ttorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness , Planning and Community Development Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer, Electric Director Simpson, Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds, Housing Administrator Henson, A.uditorium Dir- ector Montgomery, Electric Foreman Mix, A.ssociate Planner Perry, and City Clerk Brayton. COMMUNICATIONS Peter Costello - Letter of Resignation MOTI N: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh, accepting with regret the resignation .5 a�; of Peter Costello as a member of the Community Develop- ,� ment A.dvisory Board and Citizens A.dvisory Committee. ��� The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Finer Living Cable Television Service With the approval of Council, Mayor Fulton referred the A.pplication for Rate Change for Finer Living Cable Tele- L/;��/ vision 5ervice to staff for review and recommendation. A.sphalt Cowboys - Resolution re Rodeo Week MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Council- man Demsher that Resolution No, 76-33 be adopt ed, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertain- ��:�'� ing to the Shasta County Sheriff's Posse Annual Rodeo Week celebration. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - IDemsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 76-33 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan A.mendment A.pplication GPA-2-75 The hour of 7:30 P.M, having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on General Plan A.mendment Application � ��S GPA-2-75, by Gary Pyszora, 5tate-Wide Developers , and the Redding Planning Commis'sion. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: ' A.ffidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing � Affidavit of Ma iling - Notic e of Public Hearing . � Memo from Planning and Community Development Director 3/26/76 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, ' � .. . _ . _ ,. _____ . . . . . • _ ( ; 54 � � � ' A.ssociate Planner Perry presented the background informa- '' tion included in the Environmental Impact Report and described E . E the General Plan Amendment as recommended by the Planning ' Commission. He noted that prior to the present study con- ,� ducted by the City and County, the County General Plan proposed '- a population of 40, 000 for the area, whereas the City General Plan proposed a population of 8,200. The plan worked out by both the City and the County proposed 18, 000 population for the area included� in the General Plan A.mendment. Maps prepar ld by Cal-Trans, showing projected 1995 traffic volumes for the streets included in i.he General Plan Amendment area, were shown to Council. Planning and Community Development Director Harris noted that these maps were received too late to be reviewed by the Planning Corr�nission, and it is therefore his recommendation that Council refer the matter back to staff and the Commission for further review and consideration. Joe Sickman, 1094 Hilltop, asked if there was some reason wh•y property owners were not notified of this.public hearing. Mr. Harris stated that on General Plan A.mendments notification is --� by publication and, in addit'ion, to all persons who have requested notification. Robert Hobbs, Engineer for Mr, Pyszora, stated that he could see that there are some conflicts with the introcluction of the Cal-Trans maps showing projected traffic volumes , but asked that everything be done as expeditiously as possible so that Mr. Pyszora could proceed with his development. Mike Wells suggested that Council adopt the proposed General Plan A.mendment and modify it at a later date. Mr. Harris noted that the recomrnendations made by the Planning Commission are based upon certain significant traffic circulation factors , and the projeeted traffic volumes submitted by Ca1=Trans are in such variance to information supplied to the Commission, he feels the Cal-�Trans maps should be reviewed by the Commission i before 'Counci� takes any action. � Vi Klaseen expressed concern with any proposal to extend Canby, � as it would violate the quiet residential area and would be detri- � mental to the school in that area. She mentioned the increased '� noise level it would create. � ' 1VFr. Kestersol of Old Alturas Road said he is against annexation � to the City of Redding. He was advised that this public hearing ; does not pertain to any annexation issue. f '� MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman � Gard that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman ' Demsher referring the matter re proposed Amendment to the � General Plan back to staff and the Planning Commission for � further review of traffic studies . i � F � Councilman Pugh said that, in addition to the maps submitted b�y ; Cal-Trans, he would like a map without the Hilltop interchange and without the extension of Canby. A report back to Council at � the meeting of April 19th was requested. .. .__ _ _ _ ._ .. . � i 55 j 1 , A.PPROVA.L OF PA.YROLL AND A.CCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTIUN: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Counc'ilman Demsher that A.ccounts Payable Register No, 19, check nos.. 42327 to 42582, inclusive, in the amount of $265,671. 03 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 20, check nos . 76038 to 76350, inclusive, � salaries in the amount of $147, 190.61 , for the period March 7, 1976 j?���J through March 20, 1976, be approved. Total $412, 861 .64 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - A.nderson TREA.SURER'S REPORT Councilman Pugh submitted the Treasurer's Report as of February � �'�� 29, 1976 which showed Total Treasurer's Accountability to be $6, 161 , 890 .28. CLAIMS FOR DA.MA.GE - lst hearing Frank D. Fried - Claim filed 3/22/76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Council- man Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Frank D. F'ri�ed on March 22, 1976 be referred to the City Insurance Carrier and the City A.ttorney, and the City Clerk be in- � �� structed to place the Claim on tlie agenda for the meeting of April 19, 1976. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ' Carl and Beverly Palmer - Claim filed 3/12/76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh; seconded by Council- man Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Carl and Beverly Palmer on March 12, 1976 .be referred to the City /�� A.ttorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to place the Claim on the agenda for the. meeting of April 19, 1976. The Vote� Unanimous A.yes ,� Ken Seago - :Claim filed 3/24/76 - . • ., MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh., .seconded by.Council- � • man Demsher tha�t the Claim for. ,Darnage filed by- Ken Seago on March 24, 1976 be referred to the City A.ttorney and the City Insurance Carrier , and the City Clerk be instructed to /�;� place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of A.pril 19, 1976. The Vote� Unanimous Ayes CLA.IM FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing Mrs. Janice Scott - Claim filed 3/5/76 MOTION; Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by +' Councilman.Pugh �that.the Claim for .Damage filed by Mrs. Janice Scott on March 5, 1976 be ap.proved in. the amount ��� � of $203. 00, based on the recommendation of the City Insur- ance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes SUMMONS A1VD COMPLAINT - Werner L. A.hrbeck, et al vs County of � Shasta, City .of Reddin:g,. et al MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher ' authorizing the City A.ttorney to employ A�.. �Matthew Raggio;. Esq, at . the rate of $40/per hour to represent the City in the case Ahrbeck and � � � , Shipsey vs County of�Shasta, :City of Redding, et al. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes j SETTLEMENT OF CL.AIM FOR DA.MAGE � Council was advised tYiat the Claim for Damage filed �by Russell -F. . Gunther has been settled by the City Insurance Carrier in the amount ��� of $138.70. . _�. _. _.. . � � 56 I � , � ' � RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Parking on Portion of Lake Boulevard � MOTION: Made b�y Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher ' that Resolution No, 76-34 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on the west side of Lake I��� Boulevard south of Keswick Dam Road Voting was:.as follows: ; A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton , Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Coun'�cilmen� - A.nderson Resolution No,. 76-3� is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Establishing Loading Zone on West Side of 5outh Market MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Pugh, seconded b�y Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 76-35 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a loading zone-on �he west side of ����� South Market Street from 90 feet to 112 feet south of the centerline of Grange Street, Voting was as follows° Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No,. 76-35 is on file in the office of ihe City Clerk. A.GREEMENT - re Special Census by the State of California A.ssistant City Manager Courtney reviewed his memo to Council dated March 23, 1976 pertaining to a proposed agreement between the County ��� of Shasta and the Cities of Redding and Anderson re a Special Census by the State of California. It is recommended that Council approve the agreement so that the City of Redding can participate in this Special Census . MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the Agreement between the County of Shasta and the Cities of Redding and Anderson re Special Census , and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City of Redding, The Vote: Unaniinous Ay;es � , AWARD OF B�ID - 11I5 KV North Loop Transmission Line � MOTION: Ma'de by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman � Gard approving the �ecommendation of the Public Works Director and ; �� 1 the Electric Director that Bid Schedule No. 858, 115KV North Loop i /J Transmissionj Line, Ibe awarded to Overhead Electric Company on their low bid in the amount of $�251,477. o Voting was as� follows: � Ayes: Coun;cilmen - Dernsher , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton � � Noes: C�uncilmen - None ` Absent: Coun'cilmen - Anderson � RESOLUTION - Appi•oving A.mendments to Rehabilitation Loan Policy ; MOTION: Ma'de by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher � ' that Resolution No. 76-36 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council � ���j' of the City of Redding approving amendments to the Rehabilitation Loan � � Policy adopted by City Council,, Resolution No. 75-86. • Voting was as follows: j A.yes: Coun�cilmen - Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton ' Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 76-36 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. _ . . . _ . _ . .. . • � � � i 57 ; � REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION - Harold A. Norberg " Planning and Communit�y Development Director Harris submitted the ; request of Harold A . Norberg for annexation of his property located adjacent to the City limits on the south side of Cypress A.venue. , Subject property was shown on the Vu Graph. ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugli, seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the request to commence annexation proceedings with respect to subject propert�y, either .as an independent annexa- tion or, if it is the choice of Mr. Norberg, as part of the larger Henderson Road annexation, and authorized staff to assist the property owner in preparing the formal application to the Local Agency Formation Commission. 'The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CA.RD ROOM PERMIT Police Chief Whitmer advised Council that a background investigation of Mr. Rober.t Dean Schultz, applicant for a card room pe'rmit at 2505 Park� Marina Drive, has been conducted, and he can offer no �07 `7 valid reason to deny the request for such permit. Mayor Fulton said he is concerned at the proliferation of card rooms in the City and thinks Council.should consider some type of restriction, either by number or location. Councilwoman Gard is in agreement with the views of the Mayor. Councilmen Demsher'and Pugh indicated that it might be:advantageous to study the matter and consider establishing policy; however , out of fairness to Mr. Schultz who has complied with ail of the requirements , it was felt that his application should be approved. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving a'card room permit for Robert Dean Schultz at .2505 Park Marina Drive, The Vote: Unanimous A.yes PUBLIC WORKS PLA.NNING REPORTS Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Planning \_;>� U Reports for A.pril, 1976. Mr. Arriess reported that some striping has.been done ori Hilltop Drive and his office has communicated with Cal-Trans regarding signalization of Hilltop at Highway 44 ramps, but a reply has not been received. Mr. Arness also reported that he and Councilman Demsher attended a �, hearing in San Francisco regarding grade separation projects , noting that applications for grade separations total about $300 inillion, whereas ��j �� funds allocated amount to $15 million; therefore, Redding's chances for � State funding are remote. Mayor Fulton believes it will .be: up:to the individual voters to determine if they want a grade segaration,.:as it�will have to 'be funded�by a bond is sue. . , Councilman Pugh said that prior to going to a bond issue, he would like input from citizens. He doesn't believe the Gity should be spending ; money on design and engineering to go to a bond election, without de-. � termining the feelings of the citizens. ; Councilwoman Gard suggested mailing a questionnaire with utility bills � to asce'rtain the wishes of the citizens=:; ' - .. -_ :. . - . -_ _ i � '� 58 � � � � BANK PROTECTION PROJECT - Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Facility ' Public Works Director Arness advised Council that in May, 1975, Gouncil � adopted Resolution No, 75-38; authorizing the City Manager to execute a � permit for right of eritry to:�the Uni�ted=Staftes. A.rmy; Corp's of Engineers �3� for construction of emergency ba-nk protection on the righ.t bank of the � Sacramento River in the vicinity of the City's waste treatment plant just south of Clear Creek.' Mr. A.rne'ss stated that the Corps of Engineers is prepared to initiate this work in the near future and has requested that the permit for right of entry be extended to December 31, 1976. � , Members of Council 'indi'cated their reluctance to authorize the use of rip rap alorig the banks of the-river. It-was the general feeling that the river should be allowed to make its own channel. - . Staff was not in disagreement, but pointed out that because of,changes made to the east bank of the Sacramento River , erosion is occurring ; at the site of the Clear Creek sewage ponds . Mr. Brickwood noted that the City nearly lost the ponds during previous floocl periods , and he doesn't feel the bank will withstand another flood without some type of protection. A.lternate methods of bank protection were discussed and it was agreed that staff should research the matter to determine other means of bank protection. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh authorizing the City Manager to extend the permit for Right of Entry to December 31, 1976, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE GF COMPLETION - Kiwanis No, 1 Improvements MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman a �, Gard accepting the project re 'Kiwanis No. 1 Imp�rovements, Bid . � �-' Schedule No. 857, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing , the City Clerk to file�a Notice of Completion. The Vote:- Unanimous Ayes � REDDING MUNIGIPAL AIRPORT - A.mendment to B & B Rentals Lease MOTION: Made by C'.ouncilman Pugh, seconded :by Councilman:Demsher ' approving the A.mend"ment to Lease and Permit A.greement between the ' � � � City of Redding and B & B Rentals , Inc. , and authorizing the Mayo.r to ! execute same {on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes �� I � ORDINA.NCE -: re Water Service Outside the City of Redding ; Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No, 1226 for first reading, an- ,' ordinance of the Gity'Council of,the City of Redding amending Chapter ; ��� 29 .of the Redding� City Code, 195g , as amended, by repea�ling Section � 29-6 .and Sec.tion 29-6. 1 , and substituting therefor a new Section 29-6, ' pertaining co water service outside the City of Redding. . - ORDINANCE - Pertaining to Extension of Water Mains � Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance .No, 1227 for first r'eading, an. t ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 29 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 29-14 and substituting therefor a new Section 29- 14, pertaining to extension of water mains. � � � � ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to A.ngle Parking. � � Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1228 for first reading, an ; ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter �13,q 18 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 18-30 and substituting therefor a new Section 18-30, pertaining to ' angle parking. �_ ____ - _ �. . — ..- . . . ; 59 � , ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to Definitions Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1229 for first reading, an � ordinance of the City Council of the' City` of Red'ding arriending Chapter � 1 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 1-2 and substituting therefor a new Section 1-2 , pertainirig to definitions . ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to penalties for Violations of Code Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1230 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 1 of the Redding City Code, 1959`, as amended, by repealing 5ections 1-7 and 1-8, and substituting therefor a new Section 1-7, pertaining to penaltie s for violations of Code. ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to the Department of Public Works Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1231 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2 of the Redding City Code, 1g59, as amended, by repealing Section 2-80 and substituting therefor a new Section 2-80, pertaining to the Department of Public Works . ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to A.dditional Duties of the Director of Public Works Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1232 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Cha,pter 2 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 2-82 and substituting therefor a new Section 2-82 , pertaining to additional duties of the Director of Public Works, ORDINANCE - Pertaining to Recreation and Parks Commission Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1233 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Sections 2-89 and 2-90, pertaining to Recreation and Parks Commission. ORDINANCE - Pertaining to Recreation and Parks Commission Meetings Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No, 1234 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 2-93 and substituting therefor a new Section 2-93, pertaining to Recreation and Parks Commission Meetings. ORDINA.NCE - re Gifts to the Recreation and Parks Program C.ouncilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1235 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2 of the Redding City Code, 195g, as amended, by repealing Sections i 2-97 and 2-99, and substituting a new Section 2-97, pertaining to gifts to the Recreation and Park s Program. ORDINANCE - Pertaining to Planning Commis sion Meetings Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1236 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter ', 2 of the Redding. City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Sections 2- 106. 1 and 2-106. 2, and substituting therefor new Sections 2-106. 1 and 2-106.2, pertaining to Planning Commission Meetings, � NEW BUSINESS j Councilman Pugh advised Council that the Shasta-Cascade Square � Dancers had a Jamboree in the Civic Auditorium on March 26 and 27 and the facility worked beautifully. Mr.. Pugh also commented on the cooperation shown by the A.uditorium staff. _ __ •___ __ .. _. ., . . � _ •.. .� . . _ _ ' � 60 ; ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS :� '� �, . � ICCGNC minutes of ineeting of March 16, 1976 A.ppliications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Jackie Rodgers, Redding Loungs , 1748 Market Street Perry's Pizza (J. and W. Barstow and S:: �M. Ennis) Lim's Cafe, Inc, A.DJOURNMENT � There being no further b,usiness.; at tlie hour of 9:30 F'. M. , Mayor Fulton declared the meeting adjourned. � A.PPROVED: a�' � , Mayor � A.TTEST: �, . � : . 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