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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1975-02-03� __ _ _ _ _ _ _. . _ _ , . _ __ ___ _____ ,. _ . I 14 City Council, Regular Meeting � � Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. ; r Redding,, California, � . February 3, 1974 7:00 P.M. ' The Pledge of A1legiance to the Flag was led by Assistant Cit.y Manager Courtney. The Invocation was �ffered by the Reverend Earl Johnson, Pastor of Bethel A s s embly of �od . 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: k None A1so present were City Manager Brickwood, A.ssistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness , Director of Planning and Community Development Harris, Director , of Electric Department Simpson, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds , Street Division Superintendent Galusha, A.ssociate Civil Engineer Mathis, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Associate Civil Engineer Hastings, Associate Planner Perry, Airports Manager McCall, A.ssistant Planner King, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Ma'de by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1975, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS � Greater Reddin� Chamber of 'Commerce A. communication, dated January 15, 1975, was received from ' the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce regarding the need �J--� for additional space at the auditorium to handle larger conven- tions and trade shows. Sid Cowgill, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce,� appeared before Council and spoke of this need. r Mayor Denny tihanked Mr. Cowgill for his interest and support of the auditorium, and referred the letter to City Manager Brickwood for�study as to its possibilities. A.PPROVA.L OF A.CCOUNTS PA.YA.BLE A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 15, check nos, 35347 to ' 35695, inclusive, in�the amount of $388,491 .24, be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 16, check nos. 66314 to 66617, /�� � inclusive, salaries in the amount of $127,805. 31 for the period , January 12 , 1975 through January 25, 1975 , be approved. Total � $516,296.55. � Voting was as follow,s: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmeri - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None � TREASURER'S REPORT ��.1�' Councilman A.nderson submitted a Treasurer's Report showing Total �F"`� 1 Treasurer's A.ccountability as of December 31 , 1974 to be $6 ,426, 846.97. i ..- -- _ �-- - __. _ __ . _ _ �_.__._. __ ��.. ... - - 15 CLAIM FOR DAMAGE' - 1st hearing Mrs. Michael R. Neal - Claim filed 1/23/75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by � Mrs. Michael R. Neal on January 23, 1975 be referred � �� to the City Insurance Committee, and that the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of March 3 , 1975. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONA.L INJURY - 2nd hearing Pacific Telephone - Claim filed 12/2?/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that �he Claim for Damage filed by �"�� Pacific Telephone on December 27 , 1974 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Rosalio A. Salazar, Jr . - Claim filed 1/2/75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Personal Injury f � � filed by Rosalio A, Salazar, Jr . on January 2, 1975 be .denied, and that the claimant be so advised, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Robert N. Eade - Claim filed l/14/75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by %'r� � Robert N. Eade on January 14, 1975 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Votea Unanimous Ayes . REDDING REDEVELOPMENT A.GENCY VS. FUNSTEN ET AL City Attorney Murphy informed Council that the City of Redding is �,�� no longer a party in the action "RRA vs. Funsten et al" . The City moved to strike the Cross Complaint as against it and the motion was granted, so procedurally�the City is out of the case at the present time. AWARD OF BID - 1-Ton Flatbed Truck MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid ��� � Schedule No. 788, l-Ton Flatbed Truck, be awarded to Lou Gerard Ford, the second low bidder , in the amount of $5 ,305.40, sales tax � included, inasmuch as the low bid had specification deviations not acceptable to the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent; Councilmen - None RESOLUTION - Rejecting Bids for A.erial Platform Fire Truck MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 75-11 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rejecting all bids for an aerial ��� platform fire truck, and declaring that said equipment can be acquired for a favorable price in the open market, and authorizing negotiation therefor. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 75-11 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. City Manager Brickwood stated that he would come back to Council with the negotiated figure prior to issuing a purchase order for the fire truck, � ._ _ __ _.______ .. T.. _ . . 16 , i PA.RKING A.ND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT A.REA. BUDGET MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman „ Anderson approving the recommendation of.the Assistant.City -��--� � Manager that the Budget for the Parking and Business Impr.ov.e.- � � ment A.rea in the amount of $15,905.00 for the calendar year 1975 be approved. �he Vote; Unanimous A.yes ' HOUSING A.UTHORITY Planning Director Harris reviewed his memorandum to Council dated C�,� January 31 , 1975 , wherein it is recommended that Council take action � to withdraw fr,om the County Housing Authority and create a .City ' Housing A.uthority. � In reviewing this matter, Councilman Demsher question City Council being designated as Commissioners of the Authority. ' Mr. Harris said it was felt that in the inception it would be better �to have Council act as the A.uthority rather than place the A.uthority in a Commission. Council would have the authority to place it in the hands of a housing commission at a later date. Councilman Demsher said he would favor; delegating the authority at a later date; he feels� that it would entail too much responsibility for ' Council and that this should be shared with other people, Mayor Denny asked if any member of staff had talked with Mr . �Minton or others on t�he County staff to determine whether they have withdrawn their interest�as regards the Lorenz Hotel. Mr. Harris said he lias not talked to anyone in the County but is sure they have not withdrawn their interest, and feels that they will submit � another application. � Mayor Denny asked i�f Mr. Harris anticipated any problem if there is a ; County application pending. Mr. Harris replied that as far as he knows there is no County application pending. City Manager:Brick�ood stated that he would talk with County representa- tives before filing any application regarding the Lorenz Hotel, � Councilman A.nderson said that if Council takes the action proposed tonight, representatives of the City should meet with County and. Five Counties Central Labor Council representatives as soon as possible regarding the ' Lorenz Hotel. RESOLUTION - Witlidrawing from Shasta County Housing Authority , MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 75-12 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding r�escinding Resolution No. 4502 and withdrawing the ' consent of the City Gouncil to the operation of the Shasta County Housing Authority within the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen' - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmeri - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None � Resolution No. 75-12 is on file in the office of the City Clerk � . C � � � - ----- ' _ __ __ -- - -.. . . __... __ -- ____-_..�.._---�..-�_.� _ _. _ _. ._ _ _ _ _ ________ . _ _ __ . , 17 RESOLUTION - re City Housing Authority MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman J�� Demsher that Resolution No, 75-13 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring the need for a Housing Authority in the City of Redding, California, and de- claring the City Council to be the Commissioners thereof. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 75-13 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. CERTIFICATE - re City Housing Authority MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the Certificate 'of Declaration of the C�ity Council �j� � of the City of Redding to be Commissioners of the Housing A.uthority of the City of Redding and De signating the Mayor of the City of Redding to be the first Chairman of the Housing A.uthority; and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Certificate. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONTINUED PUBLIC HEA.RING - Amendment to General Plan (Housing A.ssistance Plan) The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Continued Public Hearing on an amendment to the General Plan (Housing As sistance Plan) . / �� As the final regulations regarding Title II of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act have not been received, Planning Director Harris requested that the Public Hearing be continued to 7:30 P.M. , February 18, 1975. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh continuing the Public Hearing on an amend- ment to the General Plan (Housing A.ssistance Plan) to 7:30 P.M. , February 18, 1975. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes FLOOD PLAIN A.REA. ,� . Director of Planning and Community Development Harris advised Council that the City:has received the Department of Housing and ��y Urban Development maps deli�neati�ng a 100-year flood plain ar•ea within the City of Redding, as required by the Flood Disaster Pro- �. tection Act of 1973. Mr. Harris stated that staff believes the HUD delineated flood plain area is excessive, and requests that Council authorize the Planning Director to�file an appeal with the Secretary of HUD. Such a-n appeal must be filed within 90 days of receipt of said maps.. . In discussing the significance of the maps, Mr. Harris noted that, in addition to qualifying for Federal Flood Insurance, the City must adopt land-use regulations and control measures for the flood-prone areas. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh ; authorizing the Planning Director- to:proceed with the appeal to the Secretary of HUD re the delineated flood-prone areas within the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � �._ ___ . . . . . ___ _ __ _ _ _ -- __�_.___-_�____ �-. _ _ _ . 18 i , TRAFFIC AND PA.RKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS � Stop Si�n - Deodar Way at Keswick Dam Road MOTION: Mad'e by Councilman Anderson, seconded by � /, Councilman P�gh approving the recommendation of the ��,� %� Traffic and Parking Commission that northbound traffic on Deodar Way be required to stop at Keswick Dam Road, and instructing� the City A.ttorney to prepare the ne�essary resoluti�,on. T�e Vote: Unanimous Ayes Stop Sig�n - Industrial Street at Larkspur Lane MOTIOIV: 1VIade by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendate of the ��31 Traffic and Parking Commission that westbound traffic / ori Industrial Street be required to stop before entering Larkspur Lane, and instructing the City A.ttorney to pre- pare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Parking Limitation - West Street between Placer and Tehama MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman ' Demsher apprqving the recommendation of the Traffic and l ��3 " Parking Commis sion that parking be limited to two hours on �=� both sid�es of West Street from Placer Street to Tehama Street between 9:00 a`.m, and 6:00 p.m. , with the exception of the � east sid�e of W�est Street between Butte and Yuba Streets , and instructing thei City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary resolu- tion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes i , ,; PUBLIC WORKS PLA.NNING REPORTS ,.-, Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Planning °*��1 `" Reports for February, 1975. Mr. A.rness called Council's attention to the project re improvement of railroad crossings at South, Placer, Yuba, and Tehama Streets. ��� Street Superintendent Galusha will be cooperating with the Southern Pacific in signing and barricading the streets as the work is being , done. Each crossing will be closed one week for repairs, and such closings will be publicized widely through the news media. Mr. A.rness also commented on the progress of the Core Area Traffic ' Study, noting that the final draft is in progress after input by staff, , the public, and Cal Trans . It should be ready for submission to Council by the meeting of March 3rd. , 13 N" l ' ,� � Councilmen Demsher and Fulton (Council Committee on Core A.rea Traffic Study) indicated that they have not received copies of sug- gestions that may be incorporated in the study, and said they would like the input as it is being developed. Mr. Arness said tha�t he will supply Councilmen Demsher_ and Fulton with copies of staff's comrnents , and also those of Dick Gray and : Cal Trans. BUENA. VENTURA ROADWAY DESIGN - Time Extension of Contract ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , s econded by Councilman �G �- Pugh approving a time extension to A.pril l , 1975 of the contract be- ' ;__� tween the City of Redding and W. A.. Gelonek & Affiliates re Buena Ventura Roadway Design. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ` . REDDIN.G REGION WA.TER SUPPLY STUDY - Time Extension of Contract , MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton ' approving a time extension of the contract between the City of Redding, , n et al and CH2M Hill for the Redding Region Water Supply Study to April „ . �1' I'1 1 , 1975 for preliminary conclusions and May 1 , 1975 for completion of , � � ! the final report, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said extension re- quest. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . � _..� _._._.__ _ . 19 NOTICE OF COMPLETION Councilman Pugh abstained from .discussion and voting on thi,s item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson accepting. construction of Phase VII, Curb, Gutter, and �j<S / Sidewalk, Bid Schedule No. 748, as being completed satisfactorily and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion, and setting a public hearing on such project for 7:30 P.M. , :February 18, 1975. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh ab- staining. . A.GREEMENT - .City of Redding and Redding Elementary 5chool District a7�(G At the request of the City A.ttorney, this item was removed from the agenda. RESOLUTION - re Memorandum of Understanding MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 75-14 be adopted, a re,solution of the City Council of the Cit.y of Redding,,rescinding Resolution No. 74-56 �''���� and approving an amendment, as attached, to the Memorandum of Understanding which was adopted by Resolution No. 74-179. j �� Voting was :as follows: ,. Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None : A.bsent: Councilmen - None � Resolution No. 75-14 is on file in the office of the City Clerk A.GREEMENT - Redding Elementary School District - Gymnastics Program MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher ,. seconded by Councilman Pugh v���� approving the agreement between the City of Redding and the Redding Elementary School District re Gymnastics Recreation Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Council was advised that any additional personnel required in this program would be paid out of the Recreation Budget -- part time personnel. APPOINTMENTS - Regional Sewage Treatment Project Joint Powers ��.A.genc:y Formation Committee /� In a memo to Couricil dated 'January 30, 1975, City A.ttorney Murphy `��`�' � reported that a representative from the State Clean Water Agency had agreed that a joint powers agency formation committee should be acti- vated as soon as possible re the Regional Sewer Treatment Project. MayorDenny proposed that Councilman Pugh be appointed as the legis- lative representative, Councilman Fulton as the alternate legi.slative representative, and City A.ttorney Murphy as the staff representative. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of Mayor Denny regarding the appointment of Counciiman Pugh, Councilman Fulton, and City A.ttorney Murphy to represent the City of Redding on the Regional Sewage Treat- ment Project Joint Powers Agency Formation Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.GREEMENT - re Preparation of Master Plan for Redding Mun. A.irport MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the agreement between the City of Redding and � �� R. Dixon Speas A:ssociates re preparation of Master Plan for Redding Municipal A.irport with the understanding that Consultant will give an estimated time when it is anticipated the various improvements in- cluded in the report will be implemented. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes r .. _ . .__ ______ _ _ . .__.._ -_. _ ._-�.-� .� __ � _ i 2� � EXECUTIVE SESSION At the hour of 8:25 P.M. , Mayor Denny decTared an Executive Session re pending litigation concerning acquisition of property, A.t the liour of 8:50 P.M. the meetirig ,was reconvened'. � �. . .. ROUTINE COMMUNICA:TIONS • � 7 � ICCCNG minut°es of ineeting of January 21, 1975 , 3 �� Notice from G�eyhound Lines, Inc`, of its appl'ication'to 'the � � PUC fo'r rate increase " ' �� `\3-�c� Notice from Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company of its application to the PUC for rate increase .��'`��� PUC Decision re applicatiori for fare increa'ses by Pacific Southwe'st, We'stern; Air California, and United Air Lines �3��; PUC Decision.re applic'ation for fa're increases by 'Continental Trailways, A.merican Buslines, and Continental Pacific Lines `��� PUC Decision pre application of United A:ir 'Lines, Inc. for `���/ authority to ad�d security charge to far'es , and West`e'rn Air Lines for authority to impose surcharge to defray cost of armed��guards , and related xnatter s' � � A.DJOLTRNMENT " � - ' There being no furth."er business ; at the` hour of 8:52 P.M. , Mayor Denny declared the meetirig adjourned. ` k A.PPROVED: " ayor A.TTEST: , , , , Ci Clerk ' � � � � . . . , � . 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