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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1975-06-02r . _ . . .._ . . . ., . ..--_.- .. . _ . _ . ._. . . . .. . . _ .� _� _..�.-.�- . . .. 70 � City Council, Regular Meeting . � � Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. � ; Redding, California � . � . . , June 2 , : 1975 �7;00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City A.ttorney Murphy. , � tE , . � The meeting was cal�led to order. at ,7•00 P. M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. � A.bsent� Councilman A.nderson Also present were A�ssistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director A.rness, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds , Associate Planner Perry, Airports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton, APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman � Pugh approvirig the xninutes of the regular meeting of May 19 , 1975 , as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ' WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Frank W. Shuman In a letter to Council dated May 21 , 1975 , Frank and Marjorie � �,G� Shuman appealed the ruling of the Planning Commission re Rezoning Application R.Z-2-75. I MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , June 16, 1975 on the appeal re environmental impact determination for Rezoning Application RZ-2-75 by Frank Shuman, et al. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A PPOINTMENTS MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the reappointment of the following persons to the Community Development Board and the Citizens Advisory Committee, as indicated, for a one-year period ending June 30, 1976 . The Vote� Unanimous A.yes Community Development Advisory Board � � Herb Miles , C�hairman Marge Lindsay � Robert A.. Woods Dick Riis George Greenleaf Mrs. Barbara Gard �,�� Jim Williams Dick Green � Pete Costello 1 Citizens Advisory Committee Dick Green, Chairman Dr. Jerry A.sher Michel Escalle Ms. Senta Coots Mrs . Donna M. Hord Mrs. W. S. Vardanega Roger H. Cowling Mrs. Suzanne M. Kowaleski Pete Costello Richard Schargus Marjorie D. Lauerman Ms. Marguerite L. Bullock Frank E. Sauer, Jr. Lois Busby Richard N. Gray Eugene Nichols Lois L, Hurley Mrs. Wm. Lee Short Harold Finkler Herb Miles Mrs. Josephine Pride Rev. Noble M. Street Elizabeth Reginato Nick L. Girimonte 79 A.PPROVA.L OF ACCOUNTS PA.YA.BLE A.ND PAYROLL MOTION:, Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman � Demsher that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 23, eheck nos, 37305 to 37497 , in the amount of $229,605.53 be approved and paid, and �� that Payroll Register No. 24, check nos. 68855 to 69161 , inclusive, � salaries in the amount of $129, 276.80 , for the period May 4, 1975 through May 17, 1975 be approved. Total $358, 882. 33 Voting was as follows; Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fultori, Pugh, and Denny Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson C LA.IMS FOR DA.MA GE - 1 st hearing Matt 1Vlalsom - Claim filed 5/27/75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed �� by Mat.:t Malsom on May 27, 1975 be approved in the �" amount 'of $114.95, based on the recorr�iendation of the ' City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Robert and Gayle Rice - Claim filed 5/27/75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed �� by Robert and Gayle Rice on May 27, 197"5 be referred ' to L-he City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk place this Claim on the agenda for the meeting of July 7, 1975, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 'Evelyn Rice, mother of Robert Rice,appeared before Council and expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed settlement by the Insurance Company regarding the value of the autornobile that was wrecked and �vith respect to car .rental. A.ssistant City Manager Courtney advised Council that he has been in contact with the Insurance Company and said that there is considerable confu,sion of fact regarding the condition of the Chevvy II that was wrecked; however , he has askecl that the claim be settled and he feels it will be � within a week. L. ,R. Miller - Claim filed 5/27/75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by / � � L. R. Miller on May 27, 1975 be referred to the City Insurance Committee for further review and that the City Clerk place,this Claim on the agenda. for the meeting of July 7, 1.975. The Vote:� Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re PD-1-75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher, that full reading of Ordinance No, 1185 be waived, and / ��/ that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous •A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 1185 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the r :--. ^ ' , . . .- . _ .... . _ _ . _ _ _.. _ ^ • _ ^ -_ � 80 Redding City Code, 1_959., as amended, relating to the rezoning of ', `certain real property in the City of Redding and placing said property � in Planned Development District No. 4. Voting was as follows; . 1� Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny � Noes: Councilmen'- None , Absent: . Councilmen - Anderson . Ordinance No. 1185 i s on file in the office of the City Clerk. RE50LUTION - re Supplemental A.ppropriations and Fund Transfers MGTION.: ;.Made by Gouncilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman Pugh that Res'olution No. 75-42 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adoptirig cert,airi supple- � mental appropriations and fund'transfers , calculated as of April 30, `� � 1975 , and to be effective for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975 . Voting was as follows: Ayes� Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes• Councilmen - None - Absent: Councilmen - Anderson ; Resolution No. 75-42 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ,�, / REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-1-75 �� Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item. , � MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that a Public H;earing be set for 7:30 P.M. on July 7 , 1975 re Rezoning Appl'ication RZ-1-75: The Vote; Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. � REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-3-75 i MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded b.y Councilman � �._� "� Pugh that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. on July 7 , 1975 re Rezoning Application RZ-3-75. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes HENDERSON ;ROAD A REA A NNEXA.TION Associate Planner P,erry advised Council that the Planning Commission considered the proposed Henderson Road Area Annexation at its regular meeting of May 27, �1975. During the course of the discussion, several residents of the Wilshire Drive area expressed opposition to annexation of property owners not desiring to become a part of the City. Staff- suggested that an informal public meeting be held to discuss the pros and cons of the issue and to assist in defining annexation boundaries prior to formal submittal to the Local Agency Formation Commission. � It is suggested that Council authorize commencement of annexation � proceedings,by minute order and that staff be.directed to,meet with �� the residents prior to defining.,a precise annexation boundary and to assist the petitioner� on preparing the application to LAFCO. � Mr. Perr,y.. stated that just.before. 5:00 P.M. this evening he had re- ceived. petitions .signed by 35 per.s.ons ,in the a.rea who are opposed to the annexation. . . . .. _ Mayor Denny requested the City Attorney to review the procedure regarding this annexation, if Council approves the recommendation. City Attorney Murphy advised the audience that�what staff has recom- mended to Council this evening goes beyond what is�required by law ' in the annexation process. Normally after Council receives petitions requesting annexation, they authorize staff to assist the petitioners in preparing an application to submit to LAFCO, and it goes before � _ .. __. _ _._ - - 81 LAFCO for their public hearing and consideration, and they act on the application. They ma,y modify the boundaries; they may deny the application, or they may grant it witliout amendment. After that a formal petition is circulated by property owners. A protest hearing is,then held by Counc,il and, .if protest is made by property owners of more than one half of the land value of the territory pro- posed to be annexed, further proceedings shall not be taken. Follow- ; ing the protest hearing, there is an election, and a majority of the registered voters living in the area must vote in favor of the annexa- tion for the annexation to carry and be successful. All of these steps lie ahead of the action recommended this evening. May.or Denny noted that the.Local Agency Formation Commission normally_ meets on the second Wednesday evening of the month at 7:00 P. M. , and probably the earliest date'that this application would be considered would be July 9. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher ' approving the recommendation of staff. . The Vote; Unaniinous Ayes Stanford Scott asked if the City would take over P. G. & E, electric utilities. He was advised that it generally,- takes two years for a take- over of P. G. & E, utilities by the City. Don Linn asked what perceritage of registered voters is required to appr ove an annexati on. Mr. Murphy replied that a s imple ma j or�ity of the registered voters must favor annexation for the annexation to be successful. He further stated that a formal petition for annexation � must be signed by 25% of the qualified electors_residing within the territory proposed to be annexed. PV:BLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Planning �/� Reports for �he month of June, 1975. Councilman Fulton asked about the `status �of the_Downtown Traffic 5tudy. , . , . : .. .t Public Works Director A''rriess reported that Southern P'acific has - furnished the'City with chart's showing �vhen the c'ros s�'gua'rds are' down at -the downtown cros'sing's , and this iriformation may be help- ful:':;to the City when it next goes before the PUC. Otlier tilian that'; Mr, �Arness said nothing else has been dorie." ' Councilman Fulton asked about the possibility of the City moving up /�.��- � on the PUC,.priority list. � Both Councilman Demsher and i:he Public Works Director were � � pessimistic about Redding receiving funds for an.overpass in the near future. .Councilman Demsher .feels it would be wise to devise a traffic pattern that would least inconvenience citizens until the City is in a position to go for_ward. with an overpass. .. . , Councilmari Fulton spoke of the'possibility of a `bond eTection�to fund an ove "rpass. The City Attorney stated that it would require a G.O. Bond Election which needs a two-thirds vote to pas`s.. � AWARD OF BID MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the Electric Department Director that Bid Schedule No. 80'7, ' � `�� Construction of Underground Feeders from Canby Substation, be awarded to Gary H. Drumm on his low bid of $33',947. Voting was as follows� A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes� Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson 82 , ... - AWARD OF BID =>Sbreet Lighting along Placer Street � MOTION: Made �by Councilman Pugh; seconded by Councilman � �3 Demsher approving the recommendation of the Public Works � ' (� Director and the Electric Department Director that Bid Scliedule ', /�� No. 806,. Constructiori of Street Lighting along Placer Street, ' be awarded to Gary H. Drumm on his� low bid of $15 ,800. ', Voting was as follows; Ayes: Councilrnen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson � NOTICE OF. COMPLETION - Street Lighting, Traffic Signals , etc. �� MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Pugh, seconded by Councilman � / � Demsher accepting the project re street lighting along Canby Ave. /�� and Dana Drive; installation of traffic signals and primary circuit for Mt. Shasta Mall and fire alarm system, Bid Schedule No. 719, ' as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the C-ity Clerk to file a Notice of C�mpletion. The Vote. Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Automatic Irrigation System-Sequoia School MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman � (� Pugh accepting the project re automatic� irrigation system for Sequoia ' � School field, Bid Schedule No. 793, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the Gity Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote; Unanimous A.ye s I NOTICE OF COMPLETION - A.utomatic Irrigation System-Caldwell Park MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman C� (� Demsher accepting the project re automatic irrigation system for ,� City of Redding Caldwell Museum, Bid Schedule No. 796, as being completed satisfacto`rily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completioi. The Vote� Unanimous Ayes ROLLING HILLS SUBDIVISION ,UNIT NO, 5 Public Works Director A.rness reported that improvements in the Rolling Hills Subdivision Unit No. 5 are currently being constructed by the devel:oper and he has placed on file with the City a time cer- ��C� � tificate.of. deposit from the Bank of America in the amount of $2.0;000 to guarantee the completion of all improvements and the payment of all inspection fees to the City. It is recommended that Council approve the final subdivision map by minute order. I MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the final subdivision map of Rolling� Hills Subdivision Unit No. 5. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WESTERN LIQUID ASPHALT CASES City A.ttorney Murphy reported that the City has received a partial settlement in the Western Liquid Asphalt Cases class action carried `,�j�v on by the Attorney General, Redding's share of the Douglas and ARCO settlerrients is $3,524.02. There is $8-1/2 million remaining in escrow, and Mr: Murphy expects the City will receive an additional amount of $7500 to $8000. � ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to Sprinkler System Service Councilrnan.Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1186 for first reading, an �� ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter � 29 of the Redding. City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 29-39 and substituting therefor a new Section 29-39, pertaining to. sprinkler system service. � 83 ORDINANCE - Pertaining to Sewer Connection Chares �/ � ,i] Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No, 1187 for fir.st reading, �� an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 23 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, be re- pealing Section 23-20 and substituting therefor a new Section 23-20 , pertaining to sewer connection charges. ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to Water Service and Connection Charges � � / Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1188 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 29, by repealing Sections 29-5, 29-8, and 29-14, and sub- ' stituting therefor new Sections 29-5, 29-8 and 29-14, pertaining to water service and connection charges . ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS PUC Notice of Hearing re A.pplication of P. G. & E, for gas �� ' rate increase P.G. .& E, Cominunication re its application to PUC for gas ��j rate increase ICCCNC minutes of ineeting of May 29, 1975 � �� A.DJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:50 P.M. , Mayor Denny declared the meeting adjourned. A.PPROVED: _ __, . . _. _ . . :�1Vla�yor A.TTEST: . ity Clerk _ s