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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1975-01-06 ._ _ _ ! 1 � City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. ' Redding, California January 6, 1975 7:00 P,M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by A.irports Manager McCall. The Invocation was offered by the Reverend Glenn Ratcliff, A.ssociate Pastor of Church of the Nazarene. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. A.bsent: None Also present were A.ssistant City Manager Courtney, City A.ttorney Murphy, Public Works Director A.rness, Director of Planning and Community Development Harris , Pblice Chief Whitmer, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds , Associate Planner Perry, A.irports Manager McCall, Assistant Planner King, and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1974 and of the special meeting of December 31, 1974, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Shasta Count�Branch CLCOA. A. resolution was received from the Shasta County Branch of the California Legislative Council for Older Americans, pointing out the need for a public transportation system to serve Shasta �� County areas. Mrs. Elveira Gonsales of Igo appeared before Council and stressed the need for public transportation in the immediate future, citing � the reasons set forth in the resolution. Mrs. Gonsales acknowledged that the City and County will not be able to finance such a project; that it will need to be subsidized by the Federal Government. Mayor Denny recommended that this resolution be referred to the County Local Transportation Commission, which Commission is charged with the responsibility of coordinating with the Department of Transportation regarding public transportation and other related matters . Mr . Denny noted that Council is represented on the Commission by himself and Councilman Fulton. He further stated that the Department of Transportation is being converted to a position of rather strong support for public transportation and is much more interested in some form of public transportation than it was a short time ago. Mr. J. H. Birdwell read an article by R. Erwin regarding the pollution and excessive use of fuel caused by use of privat e cars vs. public transportation. ,�,....,.,_,: Public Works"Director Arness reported that the Department of Transportation is preparing a plan for local public transportation as part of the requirements of A.B 69, and is also preparing an environmental impact report. Three public meetings are scheduled for January for public participation in the review of the Shasta County Local Transportation Plan. These meetings will be held at 7:30 P.M. in Room 312 of the Courthouse on January 14, 21 , and 28. �,__ _ _ . __ . _ . . _ _ _ _ . __ _ __.__. __ _ _._ . � 2 ' � � With the approval of Council, Mayor Denny referred the resolution, to the County Local Transportation Commission. Shasta County Ambulance Society ` In a letter to Council dated December 27, 1974, the Shasta County A.mb,ulance Society requested a revision of maximum ..�(�'-.� rates for ambu�ances operating within the City of Redding. Councilman Fulton indicated that he would like to discuss the proposed rates�with the County Ambulance Committee and report back to �ouncil at.the meeting of January 20th. Council was in 'accord with this proposal. Representatives of the Northern California Emergency Care Council asked to be advised :of the time and place of such meeting. APPROVA.L OF A.CCOUNTS PA.YA.BLE A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: IVlade by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 13, check nos. 32369 and� 34857 to 35143, inclusive, in the amount of $515,788.54 be approved and paid, ��(� and that Payroll Register No. 13, check nos. 65382 to 65691 , inclusive, salaries in the amount of $127,713.44 for the period December l , 1974 through December 14, 1974, and that Payroll Register No. 14, check nos . 65692 to 65990, inclusive, salaries :in the amoiznt of $126, 871 .74 for the period December 15 , 1974 through December 28, 1974 be ,approved. Total $?70,373.72. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None TREA.SURER'S REPORT J/�-� Councilman Anderson submitted a Treasurer's Report showing Total Treasurer's Accountability as of November 30, 1974 to,be $6 , 817,448.68. CLAIMS FOR DAMA.GE AND PERSONA:L INJURY - 1st hearing Pacific Teleplione - Claim filed 12/27/74 . ' MOTION: Mad�e by Councilman Anderson, seconded by C.ouncilman Pugh that the Glaim for Damage filed by Pacific Telephone on /�� December 27, 1974 be referred to the City Insurance Committee, - ' and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the clairri`,'on`�the- agenda for the meeting of January 20, 1975 . The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s W. Ahrbeck and J. Shipsey - Claim filed 12/12/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by W. A.hrbeck and �� J. Shipsey 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 20, 1975 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , William Thoreson - Claim filed 12./30/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton /�� -that the Claim for Damage filed by William Thoreson on December � 30, 1974 be approved in the amount of $22.75, based ,on the recom- mendation of, the City Insurance Comxnittee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes _ _ _ . y 3 Asher Veterinary Clinic - Claim filed 12/30/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Asher Veterinary ��`� Clinic on December 30 , 1974 be approved in the amount of $54. 17, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Philip R. Chase - Claim filed 12/30/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by Philip R. Chase on �� December 30, 1974 be approved in the amount of $72.00, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Rosalio A. Salazar, Jr . - Claim filed 1/2/75 1VIOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Rosalio A., /�� Salazar, Jr. on January 2, 1975 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insur.ance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of February 3, 1975. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CLA.IM FOR DAMA.GE - 2nd hearing Gladys L. Funsten, et al - Claim filed 12/6/74 . MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman �� Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Gladys L. Funsten, et al on December 6, 1974 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes SUIVIMONS A.ND CROSS COMPLAINT - Gladys L. Funsten, et al City Attorney Murphy reported that the City has been served with a Summons on a Cross Complaint, bringing the City into an existing action between the Redding Redevelopment,Agency and Gladys L. Funsten, et al. /.�,�� Mr. Murphy said that he has been advised by the City Insurance Carrier that they have retained A.. Mathew Raggio to represent the Ci.ty in regard to this Cross Complaint. Mr. Raggio is attorney for the Redding Redevel- opment Agency in this same action. PUBLIC HEA.RING - re abandonment of Tehama Street right-of-way The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Public Hearing re abandonment of the Tehama 5treet right- of-way between Orange and Olive Streets . The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk� �� Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Public Hearing . (Resolution No. 74-173) A.ffidavit of Publication " " The Cit.y Clerk advised Council.that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. T�he right-of-way proposed to be abandoned was shown.on the Vu � Graph. Planning Director Harris report ed that the Planning Commission approved the abandonment subject to the following conditions: 1) Retention of a ten foot sewer easement. 2) Retention of a twenty foot storm drainage easement for the Calaboose Creek storm drainage channel, , .. _ _ ' 4 ' It is the recommendation of the Planning Comnzis sion and s'taff that the abandonment be approved, subject to retent�ion of the two easements. Mr. Harris noted that the resolution of abandonment which has been prepared provides-for re- serving said easements . MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that t�e Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.y e s MOTION: Mad�e by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation re abandonment. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes RESOLUTION - Ordering A.bandonment , MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 75-1 beadopted, a resolution of the City.Council of the City of Redding ordering the ,vacation and aban- donment of a portion of Tehama Street between Olive Str�et and Orange Street. Voting was as follows; A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 'Resolutibn No. 75-1 is on file in� the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIG •HEA.R;ING - re A.mendments to General Plan The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Public Hearing to consider amending the General Plan by adding the Housing A.ssistance Plan as part of the Housing Element, and by adding three.additional elements (noise, seismic, and scenic) to the Redding General Plan. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: � Affidavit of�Publication - Notice of Public Hearing ��-- Planning C�mmission Recommendations dated 1/2/75 The Citly Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning Director Harris reviewed the recommendations of the Planninlg Cominission and staff as contained in a memorandum to Council dated January 2, 1975, which memorandum is made a part of;these rninutes by reference . It is the recomrriendation of the Commission and staff that Council approve the Noise, Seismic, and Scenic Elements proposed for inclusion in the Redding General Plan, and that� the portion of the public hearing pertaining to the Housing A.ssisktance Plan be continued to 7:30 P.M. , February 3, 1.975 . � Councilman D`emsher asked if the noise created by sirens had been considered in preparing the noise element. It is his belief that . there has been an increase in the use of sirens in the area. , A.ssociate Planner Perry indicated that the use and control of sirens would be covered by a noise ordinance; that the function of the Noise Element is to: 1) Determine and plot existing noise levels , 2) prorriote and project desired noise levels , and 3) serve as a resource document for environmental considerations . � � 1 ^____.._r__r ._._ _�__.__._�_T � . ._ _. _ _ 5 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh closing that portion of the Public Hearing pertaining to the Noise , Seismic, and Scenic Elements of the General Plan and continuing that portion of the Public Hearing pertaining to the Housing A.ssistance Plan to 7:30 P.M. , February 3, 1975. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Seismic Element of General Plan MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 75-2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adding a Seismic Safety Element to the said General Plan. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher., Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 75-2 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Scenic Element of General Plan MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 75-3 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adding a Scenic Route Element to the said General Plan. Voting was as follows; A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None - Resolution No. 75-3 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. e RESOLUTION - re Noise Element of General Plan � MOTION:- Made by Councilman Anderson; seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 75-4 be adopted; a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adding a Noise Element to the said General Plan. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 75-4 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. INTRODUC TION OF NEW ASSIS TA NT PLA NNER Jim King, new A.ssistant Planner, was welcomed by Members of Council after having been introduced by Director of Planning and Community Development Harris . AGREEMENT - re Shasta County Legal A.id Society MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the A.greement for Temporary Funding of Shasta County Legal ��7 A.id Society and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AGREEMENT - Consumers A.id of Shasta MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the Agreement for Temporary Funding of Consumers Aid of `J �� Shasta and autliorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes �_ .. . . _ _ . __. _ _ �. � __. ___..- __. ___ _ _ _ � 6 � ' RESOLUTION,- re Supplemental A.ppropriations and Fund Transfers • MOTION: 1Vlade,.by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 75-5 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting certain supplemental appro- ��_� priations and fund transfers, calculated as of November 30, 1974, and to be effective for the remainder of the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1975. Voting was as follows: , A.yes: Councilmen5- Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh," and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 75-5 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. HILLTOP DRIVE A NNEX NO. 5 Planning Director Harris advised Council that Howard Taylor and Dr. Vance Vaupel have req�a.ested that their property located on the east ��.`,1� side of Hilltop Drive, between Mistletoe Lane and Highway 44 be annexed to the City of Redding. The area proposed for annexation was shown on the Vu Graph, MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh approying the r,equest of Howard Taylor and Dr. Vance Vaupel to file an application for annexation, and. authorizing staff to assist the owners in preparing the formal application to the Local A.gency Formation Comrnission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUB LIC W ORKS' PLA.NNING REPORTS ``� / � Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Planning Reports for January� 1975. C NOTICE OF.GOMPLETION - Public Restroom on Market Street MOTION: Macle by Councilman Pugh, seconde� by Councilman Demsher , accepting the project re construction of public restroom on Market Street �� north of Placer; Bid�Schedule No. 745, as being compTeted satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s AWA.RD OF BID - St'reet Lighting System - Park Marina Dr. and Locust Councilman Pugh ab�tained from discussion and voting on this, item. ' �/�(� MOTION: Ma�de by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the�recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid 5chedule No.. 786, Street Lighting System on portion of Park Marina Drive and Loacust Street, be awarded to Wittner Electric Con- tractors , on their low bid of $5 ,826. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, arid Denny Noes� Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Coun;cilmen - Pugh ROUTINE COMMUNIfCATIONS � PUC investigation re railroad cros sings � <� 7 Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company application to PUC � ��; re rate increases � �� PUC Decision re rate increases requested by Pacific Southwest Western Air Lines, A.ir California, and United A.ir Lines _ _ _ _ _. _ - _ •.- . T • ._ ..__ ___ ... . .. _ _ _ __. _. ._ . .. .. _ _ .. . . ._ . . . . C 7 / ��A.pplications for A.lcoholic Beverage Licenses � I. Burris and I. LaFloris , dba Koffee Hut RandolphSecurities , Corp. , Inc. , dba The Riverside Cal Lewis, Inc. , dba Lord Bykoo Pizza ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 8:00 P.M. , Mayor Denny declared the meeting adjourned. ' A.PPROVED: ayor � A.TTEST: . C t Clerk