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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1976-07-19 128 I I City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California . July 19�, 1976 7:00 P.�IVI. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Traffic Engineer Hamilton. The Invocation was offered by the Reverend Glenn Ratcliff, Associate Pastor of First Church of the Nazarene. I The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fulton at 7:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen, present: Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton. , Also present were Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney , Murphy, Public Works Director Arness , Personnel and Labor Relations Director Reynolds, Fire Chief Erichsrud, Associate Planner Perry, , Associate Civil Engineer Hastings , Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Airports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINLTTES MOTION; Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 6 , 1976 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS George J. Dymesich A. communication from George Dymesich requesting extension of City sewer lines from Heritage Plaza to his acreage adjacent to '� ! � and west of the Elk Club property was referred to the Department of Public Works for appropriate action. Grace R. Smith In a letter to Council dated July 10, 1976, Grace Smith, 2155 Butte Street, expressed the need for some kind of control of the prolifera- tion of building along alleys in Redding . Her particular concern is � �J the •.strip that extends from Butte to Placer Street in the block be- tween Willis andl Magnolia, as the alley is not surfaced and cars using the alley c�eate a dust problem. In a discussion of this matter, Associate Planner Perry stated that the area is zoned R-3 which does permit multiple family dwellings. He noted, however , that the last building permit issued was con- ditioned on the fact that the property owner must participate in any assessmelnt district formed to pave the alley. Councilman Demsher said that perhaps the City should look into development sta i dards of that neighborhood. Mr . Perry was requested to advise Mrs . Smith of the procedure to follow to form an assessment district to pave the alley in question. Shasta�County Head Start Ch�ild Development, Inc. A letter dated June 22, 1976 was received from Head Start families ��� and staff concerning an incident which occurred at South City Park where a three year old girl ingested parts of an oleander shrub. The removal of any such poisonous shrubs from City parks was . urged. I 129 Communications from the Director of Parks and Recreation and ' the Shasta County Health Officer disclosed that many plants and shrubs coxnrnonly used in parks and home gardens are equally poisonous , and it is impractical to try to eliminate them. The � oleanders have, however, been removed from the South City Park playground area. The City Clerk was instructecl to send a copy of the aforementioned letters to the Shasta County Head Start office. MAC'S ROAD WATER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Axblic Works Director Arness advised Council that a petition to install a larger water line on Mac's Road was received from interested property owners . The area is within the former-Buckeye County Water District ��� area but outside the City limits . It is recommended that Council refer this matter to the Department of Public Works for design of the system and preparation of the formal petition and boundary map. After com- pletion of�this phase of the project, it will be necessary for Council to adopt a resolution requesting jurisdiction from the County Board of Supervisors to administer the proceedings . MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher referring the petition re Mac's Road Water Assessment District to the Department of Public Works . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REGISTERS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Accounts Payable Register No. 2, check nos . 44142 to 44382, inclusive, in the amount of $480, 911 .62 be approved and paid, / �/_, and that Payroll Register No. 2 , check nos . 78697 to 79092, inclusive, I K_ salaries in the amount of $184, 864.20 for the period June 27, 1976 through July 10, 1976. Total $665,775.82 . 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 May 31, l �/ Cr 1976 which showed Total Treasurer's Accountability to be $6, 565,221 .30. � � CLAIMS FOR PER.SONAL INJURY - 2nd hearing Ethel T. Gleason - Claim filed 6/10�/76 - MOTION: Made by Cou�cilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that final action on the Claim of Ethel T. Gleason be ��� deferred until the meeting of August 2, 1976. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Ma�r.'sli'a11:�Young - Claim filed 6%11/76 MOTION; Made by Cou�cilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman - D.ernsher that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Marshall �C�� Young on June 11 , 1976 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINAI�ICE - re RZ-4-76 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1259 be waived , and that the City ��/� Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 130 � ; � 1VIOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Ordinance No. 1259 be adopted , an ordinance of the City , Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959 , as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (RZ-4-76) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Cou�cilmen - None Absent: Councilmen {- Nor�e Ordinance No. 1259 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. , AWA.RD OF BID - Underground Cable , MOTION; Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid �, � 3 Schedule No. 882 , Underground Cable, be awarded to Norcal Electric Supply, the �ext low bidder, inasmuch as they submitted a firm bid , whereas the apparent low bidder included a metals escalation clause. , Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - No.�e RE50LUTION - re Aba�donment of portions of Sacramento, Highland, and South Streets MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman ��� L� Pugh that Resolution No. 76-73 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon portions of South Street, Highland Avenue, and Sacramento Street: Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Couricilmen - No�e Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. ?6-73 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Public Hearing set for 7:30 P. M. , August 16, 1976. GENERA.L PLAl� AIVIElVDME1VT - GPA- 1(a)-76 IySMOTIOI�; Made by C,ouncilman Demsher , seconded by Councilwoman Gard that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , August 16, 1976 re General Plan Amendment Application GPA- 1(a)-76 by Kenneth and Jerry Knighten and the Redding Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes GENERAL PLAlV A IE�IDMEIVT - GPA- 1(b)-76 1C MOTIOIV; Made by C�ouncilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman �S Gard that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , August 16, 1976 re General Plan Amendment Application GPA- 1(b)-76 by John Frank. The Vote: Unanimou's Ayes REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-5-76 / ,/ � MOTIO1�; Made by Cou�cilman Demsher, seconded by Councilwoman �� Gard that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , August 16, 1976 re Rezoning Application RZ-5-76 by the Redding Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TURTLE BA.Y EAST Traffic Engineer Hamilton reported that the Traffic and Parking L/� O /� Commission has decided to make no recommendation regarding the � u � 1 despoiling of the bird sanctuary (Turtle Bay East) until the present action by the Parks Staff (closure sunset to sunrise) has been evaluated. 5taff was asked to send a letter to each person who signed the petition regarding this matter, asking their cooperation in monitoring the area for violations . � 131 _ _ _ TRAFFIC AND PARKIivG COMMISSION R:ECOMMENDATIONS Parki�g Prohibition - Butte Street MOTION; �Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission prohibiting parking on the south side of Butte Street for 52 feet west of the west //`2� curb line of Continental Street, and instructing the City �� � Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Parking Prohibition - Court Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission prohibiting parking on l/�� the east side of Court Street for 32 feet south of the south curb line of Tehama Street, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s Loading Zone � Pioneer Drive MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Cornxnission regarding installa-. /)� /� tion of a 30 foot yellow loading zbne in front of the KRCR �� �� Studio at 2770 Pioneer Drive, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � CYPRESS AVENUE - Bechelli to Hilltop Public Works Director Arness reviewed his memorandum to Council dated July 12 , 1976 regarding the proposed joint project between Caltrans and the City pertaining to revision of traffic signals on Cypress Avenue between Bechelli and Hilltop. Mr. Arness stated that the City's share of' this project will be increased from the present budgeted $30, 000 to an estimated $50,000, due to tlie inclusion of engineering costs not previously included. It is recommended that Council approve this increase. Mr. Arness further stated that Caltrans had requested that the City accept for maintenance Cypress Avenue from Hilltop to Bechelli. /�� � Mr: Knaebel, District Director of Caltrans , spoke to this issue . He illustrated on the Vu Graph the section of Cypress Avenue originally planned for relinquishment to the City, and the compromise agreed upon after a meeting attended by Couricilwoman Gard, County Public Works Director Curry, City Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Caltrans District Director Knaebel, and City Public Works Director Arness . Of the 16 legs involved, at present Caltrans maintains 10, Redding maintains 5, and Shasta County rriaintains 1 . Under the compromise, the ratio will be 9-6-1 . In answer to Councilman A.nderson's inquiry, Mr. Knaebel stated that the total cost of the project is estimated at $335, 000 , of which $75, 000 will be engineering costs. In addition to changing signal standards and the timing mechanism of the signa'ls , there will have to be some re- location of islands . Mr. Arness stated that it is staff's recommendation that Council approve compromise 'relinquishment. MOTION: Made by Councilrrian Demsher , seconded by Councilwoman Gard approving the two recommendations aforestated by Mr. Arness. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 132 AWARD OF BID - Ea�st Redding Industrial Park Storm Drain Project ' MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Department of Public � Works that Bid Schedule No. 884, East Redding Industrial Park �� S Storm Drainage Improvements , be award`ed to Vern Gentry on his low bid in the amount of $10, 856. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen .- None Absent: Councilmen �- None , PUBLIC HEARING - Gold-Lincolri Alley Assessment District The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing on the Gold-Lincoln A.11ey Assessment ', District. � `� `S � The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing and Posting - Notice of Public Hearing Report of the 5uperintendent of Streets The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. The area included in the Assessment District was shown on the Vu Graph. 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 that Resolution No. 76-74 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 improvements in the Gold-Lincoln Alley west of Garden Street, and making assessments to pay the cost thereof. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None � Resolution No. 7.6-74 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Hilltop Drive Widening MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Sched�ule No. 885, Hilltop Drive Widening between ��� Sta 136+00 and 157+00 , be awarded to the J. F. Shea Co. , Inc. , on their low bid in the ainount of $71,683. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Ander son, Demsher , Gard , Pugh, and Fulton . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None , . , '` NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Freebridge Area Storm Drainage System 3 /5 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher � accepting the project of Freebridge Area Storm Dr.ainage System, Bid Schedule No. 863 , as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Corizpletion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 133 RESOLUTION - re Hender son Road Annex No. 1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 76-75 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding consenting to the commencement of , proceedings for the annexation of certain inhabited territory desig- `�� / nated as "Hender son Road Annex No. 1" . Voting was as follows: _ Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � Resolution No . 76-75 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Extension of Permit-Shasta Kart Klub MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman l Pugh approving an e�ension of permit for Shasta Kart Klub to July 14, / �� 1977. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ABATEMENT. - Building at 1264 East Street City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the unsafe and unsightly .'building on the Saylor property at 1264 East Street has been demolished — and the debris removed by the owner at his own expense. The property ��� is now in a condition satisfactory to the Building Department and the Fire Marshal, and the City is closing its file on this matter. ABATEMENT - Building at 1325 East Street City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the unsafe and unsightly building on the Kise property at 1325 East Street has been demolished � and the debris removed by the owner at his expense. Tlie property is ��� now in a condition satisfactory to the Building Department and the Fire Marshal, and the City is closing its file on this matter. REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - AERO UNION MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the permit agreement between the City of Redding and AERO �� ;� Union. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � . RESOLUTION - re Shasta County Housing Authority MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 76-76:be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding consenting to the Shasta County Housing Authority ���' transacting certain specified business within the City. Voting was as follows: Ayes� Councilmen - Ander son, Demsher , Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No . 76-76:is on file in the office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENT - Redding Youth Bas eball Mayor Fulton declared th'is matter an urgency item. Councilman Pugh abstained frorri discussion and voting on this item. � ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the agreement between the City of Redding and Redding Youth Baseball, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. ,, 134 � I I EXECUTIVE SESSION At the hour of 7:40 P{.M. , Mayor Fulton declared an Executive Ses sion to discuss pending litigation. � At the hour of 8:00 P.M. the rrieeting was reconvened. PUBLIC HEARING - re Budget and Tax Rate for Cascade Community � i 5 ervices District The hour of 8:00 P.M. having arri.ved, Mayor Fulton opened the Public Hearing to consider a proposed budget and adopt a tax rate for Cascade Community Services District. The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk. , �� � S Affidavit of Publication = Notice of Public Hearing I � � Mr. Dwight Adams, 8818 Valley View Road, requested clarification of the action being considered by Council. City Attorney Murphy explained that because of State Law, it is not possible to include the annexed territory of the Cascade Community Services District upon the regular a'ssessment roll of the City of Redding for tax purposes for the fiscal year 1976-77. The City Council, as the successor Board of Directors of the Cascade Community Services District will, therefore, proceed to adopt an Ordinance setting the tax rate and adopt a budget for fiscal year 1976-77.. For fiscal year 1977-78 and thereafter, property in the District will be taxed at the same rate as City of Redding property. There will be a special tax levi:ed on-..a11 property within the boundaries of the Redding Ranchettes Subdivi- sion which will apply only fcr fiscal year 1976-77. The proposed tax rates are established by Ordinances No. 76- 11 and 76- 1�2 . Mr. Geor ge Rudy; ,8815 Valley View Road, a sked about maintenance of roads in the newly annexed area. He was advised that any streets or roads which were previously accepted by the County of Shasta for maintenance are automatically accepted by the City of Redding. The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made�by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s ORDINANCE - Adopting Budget and Sett'ing Tax Rate - CCSD . ade by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 76- 11 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s � 135 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance-No. 76- 11 be adopted, an ordinance of the Board of Directors of Cascade Community Services District, adopting a budget for 1976-77 and setting a tax rate. Voting wa s a s follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 76- 11 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDIN.ANCE - Levying Special Tax - Redding Ranchettes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 76- 12 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 76- 12 be adopted, an ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Cascade Community Services District levying a special annual tax on all real property and improvements within the boundaries of the Redding Ranchettes Subdivision, pur- suant to the terms and conditions of the Redding Ranchettes Annexa- tion to said District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Gard, Pugh, and Fulton Noes: Cou.ncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 76- 12 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Fulton declared the two following subjects urgency items. SETTLEMENT OF LITIGA.TION MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher authorizing the City Attorney to settle the case City vs Friedman, in- volving property on Lake Boulevard, for the sum of $2 ,405.92, which ��j��� represents 110% of the appraised value as recently appraised by the City's appraiser. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SACRAMENTO AIRPORT City A.ttorney Murphy requested the Mayor to have the Council Airport Committee study and report back to Council on the question of whether or not the City of Redding should assist the City and County of Sacramento in the issue of obtaining additional air service to the East from the ���" Sacramento Airport. If support is to. be given, it must be submitted in writing by A.ugust 6. Mayor Fulton requested Councilman Anderson and Councilwoman Gard to meet with the City Attorney and bring to Council a recommendation on this subject. � ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses U Mark'-It::Foods: - . The Sausage Factory / lc : The_ Post Office�. � �. . . ` / � Sundown Disco , . The Weaver Stage Coinpany , Letter from Pacific Gas and Electric Company re Application to PUC requesting authorization to revise its gas service tariff � � � 136 ADJOUR.NMENT � There being no further business , at the hour of 8:20 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman Pugh, the meeting was adjourned. � APPROVED: �•� '�..� Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 1 � , . _, . ,