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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1975-12-15 192 i � i � � City Council, Regular Meeting i Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California i - December-15,° 1975 . = :�'7-:OD P.M. 'r � � � The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Electric Director Simpson. i I The invocation was offered by the Reverend Roger Chamberlin, Pastor of , Church of God I ' ' z ' � The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Denny with the r following Councilmen present: Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and ' Denny. Absent: Non'e � I Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness , ; Electric Director Sixnpson, Airports Manager McCall, Assbciat-e Planner Perry, and City Clerk Brayton. � , ; APPRUVA.L C�F MINTJTES MUTIUN: Made by C'ouncilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the minutes of the regular meeting of December 1 , 1975, as ' mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � C OMMUNICA TIGN i Count�y of Shal ta A notice was 'received from the Board of Directors of Shasta County Water?Agency advising of a Public Hearing to be held ,� .� . on January 5,� 1976 at 2:30 P. M. in the Board of Supervisors � >>�- ��� Chambers , regarding a Wastewater Project being proposed by said A.genc�y. Councilman P1ugh recommended that the location of the Public Hearing be changed to the Civic Auditorium, if possible, as he ; feels the Board of Supervisors Chambers will not accommodate the number of citizens who may wish to attend this Hearing. � Richard Curry, Shasta Count�y Director of Public Works said he would convey ;this recommendation to Bessie Sanders, Chairman of the Board if Directors. , APPROVAL GF ACCOUNTS PA.YABLE AND PA.YRULL, MOTION: Made by C1ouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh � that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 12, check nos . 40594 to 40735, , l � inclusive, in the amount of $144, 121. 18 be approved and paid, and that r �\'�' Payroll Regisber No.� 12, check nos. 73448 to 73771 , inclusive, salaries in the amount of $145�, 034.72 for the period November 16, 1975 through November 29, 1975 b�e approved. Total $289, 155 .90 Voting was as follows: i Ayes: Councilmen �- Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None, , Absent: Councilmen ',- None � CLAIM FOR PERSOIVA.L INJURY - lst hearing Elizabeth A. Reginato - Claim filed 1-2/8/75 MOTION: Ma!de by Councilmari Pugh, seconded by Councilman � Anderson that� the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Elizabeth �=? �� A . Reginato on December 8, 1975 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk place the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of January 19, 1976 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 193 CLAIMS FOR DA.MAGE A.ND PERSONAL INJURY - 2nd hearing _ _ ; W.. Jaxon Baker - Claim filed 11/25/75 j Robert Conatser - Claim filed 11/25/75 ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher authorizing payment in full of the Claims for Damage `� ;� ; filed by W. Jaxon Baker and Robert Conatser on November 25, �" �� 1975, with the City's contribution being $250 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ; LaVern Ray Pond - Claim filed 10/23/75 ' - Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this ite m. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by , , Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Personal Inj.ury filed by ���-- LaVern Ray Pond on October 23, 1975 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Pugh abstaining. � ORDINA.NCE - re Operator's Permit for Public Vehicles MUTION: Made by Councilman. Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that full reading of Ordinance No, 1208 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh ,�(��,�.� that Ordinance No. 1208 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 28 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 28-9 and substituting therefor a new Section 28-9, pertaining to qualifications for issuance of an operator's perinit for public vehicles . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1208 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - re Cable Television Service MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that full reading of Ordinance No. 1209 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh (/��� that Urdinance No. 1209 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of `-- the City of Redding amending Chapter 13 .1 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding Article II, pertaining to line extensions in subdivisions and mobile home parks for cable television service. Voting was as follows. A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes; Councilmen - None Absent� Councilmen - None Ordinance No, 1209 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. A.MENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT FOR REGIONAL SEWER STUDY Councilman Pugh reviewed his memorandum to Council dated December ._,.. 12, 1975 , concerning proposed amendments to the agreement for regional �._5,��;,� sewer study between CH2M Hill and the Shasta County Water Agency of October, 1973. Following is a listing of the proposed amendrnents, and the recommenda- tions of Councilman Pugh: 194 � � -.P•roposed Amendment � 1. Payment of an additional $9,000 to CH2M Hill for extra work � accomplished on behalf of the.parties to the Agreement and caused by changing Federal Grant Program regulations and ' preparation of information beyond the original scope of work, i � fRe commendation � It is recomxnended that Council approve this for inclusion � and payment, in accordance with the payment percentages ; spelled out in the; original contract. Proposed Amendment' 2. Additional work required to prepare Revenue Program forms in accordance with guidelines adopted by the State Water , Resources Control Board in September 1974. Total cost of this ,work is estimated at $20; 800 and will be charge;d on a time and expense' basis. A charge-out rate sheet is included. � Work of a general nature would be charged to the SCWA and prorated to participating agencies while each agency would be billed directly for that portion of the work required -to gather the neces sary data for that agency. I . ' Recommendation � Councilman Pughl recommends approval and further recommends that Council agre'e to pay on the basis set forth above. Proposed A.mendment . 3. The preparati�on qf aerial photography of propos.ed interceptor , sewer route and preparation of.design sheets at $4,900/mile plus $3,000 for d'esign mapping at the new treatment site. This item to be completed in approximately 90 days at a total estimated cost of $45, 875. I This item would normally be accomplished in Phase II of the , project, however, the State has authorized us to proceed in Phase,I to expedite the project as we are seriously behind ' � schedule. Re comrriendation It is recommend�d that Council delay approval of this item until after the public h�earing noticed by the Shasta County for January 5, 1976, at 2:30 P.M. Proposed Amendment� 4. An extension of time on the original study agreement and for the , above items until such time as a Phase II grant offer is made by the State. � Recommendation , It is recommended that Council agree to the proposed extension of �� time to complete�the original study, together with the amendment items until such time as a Phase II grant offer is made by the State. Proposed Amendment 5. That upon determination of the ratio of cost each agency will share in the regional sewerage project, the cost sharing used under the Sewer Study A.greement shall be modified and reimbursement made to each agency according to the new ratio:• � We can expect reimbursement (87-1/2%) for these items from the State at the onset� of Phase II of the project, Recoxnmendation { It is recomxnende:d that Council take no action at this time on A.mend- ment No. 5, except that expressly recommended in Items 1 and 2 outlined hereinbefore. 195 With respect to Amendment No. 1 , Mayor Denn�y asked what the changes were in the Federal Grant Program regulations, and also asked Council- man Pugh if he was satisfied that the additional information prepared was authorized by.the Committee on behalf of the entities involved, Mayor Denny said he feels the integrity of the contract has to be assured. Councilman Pugh said he was not prepared to give the exact changes in the regulations but he is confident that the $9, OOO requested is justified because of the additional demands placed on CH2M Hill through the regulation:. changes and further informa.tion requested by the Committee. Loring Hanson of CH2M Hill referred to his letter of September 25, 1975 requesting additional funds , and noted that the original contract dated ' Uctober 1973 stated that changes in the regulations were an'ticipated. Mr. Hanson confirmed that additional work has been done as requested by the Joint Powers Agency Committee. With respect to Amendment No. 2, there was discussion as to the per- centage of cost sharing to be used in the event agreement is not reached within the Joint Powers Agency Committee r.egarding the project. It was deterrnined that the matter of cost sharing would�.hav:e'.to be, submitted to the courts if agreement could not be reached among the entities; .the City's exposure range would be between 40% and 65%. Mr. Hanson_stated that the other agencies have approved the amendments as submitted. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher � approving the recommendations as set forth in CbunciTman Pugh's memor- andum, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes POWER LINE TO SERVE CANBY.SUBSTA.TION ' Electric Director Simpson advised Council that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 9, 1975 on the Environmental Impact , Report for the proposed 60,000 volt power line to serve Canby Substation. The Commission approved the EIR as adequate and recommended that -�(; .� Council approve the route as recommended by staff. Sketche's showing � �-�,. the recoxnrnended route and other feasible routes were submitted to' Council. MOTION: Ma,de by Councilman Pugh, seconded b.y Councilman Demsher approving the recommended route and authorizing s.taff to proceed with land acquisition: The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , REZONING APPLICA.TION - PD-2-75 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson i �/�/ that a Public Hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , January 19 , 19Z6 re PD-2-75. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . � . , LA.ND A.CQUISITION � Associate Planner Perry advised Couricil that Mr . T. R. Woods has offered to convey to the City of Redding property comprising 22. 1 acres � adjacent to Sunset Terrace Subdivision, for easement and open spa.ce purposes, -Maps were submitted to Council illustrating the location of the acreage to be conveyed. It is the�unanimoias recommendation of ' botli the Planning Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission �, that the Gity accept tlie land and that, when a tentative map is filed for �-�7 ' the remainder of the Woods property, two points of access be provided '��-� v " to the open space land from the future street extension off of Scenic Drive. These access strips will insure fire access to the upper end ; _ , of the gullies on either side of the road and will allow pedestrian access � ; , to the greenbelt area. ? Councilman Anderson believes Council should look into how much of ' this type of land the City"accepts, noting that much of this property is i almost perpendicular. Mayor Denny said he shared the same views. ' , i � lg6 City Attorney Murphy noted that the property being offered does have value for recreation trails, as a greenbelt area, and for easements . Gouncilman Pugh commented that this property ties into property owned by the City on the other side of the railroad tracks. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Recreation ' and Parks Commission re acceptance of 22. 1 acres of land from Mr. T. R. Woods,and instructing the City Attorney to prepare, the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RIVIERA. DRIVE - re'Installation of Sidewalks Public Works Director Axness reported that informal petitions for ' sidewalk installation received from property owners on Riviera Drive were found to contain an insufficient number of signatures to form an ' assessment district. (usirig Chapter 27 of the 1911 Improv,ement A.ct ! for the installation of sidewalks) in any one block along �Riviera Drive. I:etters were serit to 50-60 property owners not shown on the original petition, asking whether or not they wished to be included in an assess- �L�`�� ment district. Of the 15 replies received, 13 of them were marked "No" . The two affirmative votes do not add enough signatures for a 60% majority of the frontage question on any one of the blocks. It is therefore the rec- ommendation of the Department of Public Works that any'further work along these lines be tabled until sufficient interest by the p,roperty owners can be obtained. Mr. Arness stated that no action was required by Council. RESOLUTION - Shasta County Solid Waste Management Prograin Shasta County Public Works Director Richard Curry reported that State law required� that the cities and the County approve a Solid Waste Management Program prior to January l, 1976. Members of Council � � �] were provided with a copy of the proposed Program. Mr. Curry noted � that a consultant has been engaged and that it is very probable that the Program will be amended or modified. The consultant should complete � his study within six months. ! MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilmari Anderson � that Resolution No. 7�5-109 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council � of the City of Redding approving the Shasta County Solid Waste Manage- � ment Program submi"tted to the City of Redding on September 2, 1975. ' Voting was as followe: '� A.yes� Councilmen a- Ander son, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny � Noes: Councilmen �- None ' � A.bsent: Councilmen �- None ' Resolution No, 75-109 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. k i A.WA.RD OF BI.D - Prototype Infiltration Well i MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher � � approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that ' jj��. ; , Bid Schedule No. 849�for Prototype Infiltration Well be awarded to Bill � Belknap, P. O. Box 846, Reedley, on his low bid of $30,447.85 . Voting was as follows: ; A.yes: Gouncilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes : Councilmen '� None � A.bsent: Councilmen �- None � I -� �--/ A.WA.RD OF BID - Curb and Gutter along Grape Street � �-.�`� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that r � • � � ! 197 Bid Schedule No. 850, Constructing Concrete Curb and Gutter along � Grape Street, be awarded to Dale Reynolds on his low bid of $9, 036 .50, Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher , Fulton, .Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ' NOTICE OF COMPLETION - A.sphalt Concrete Overlay of 4 Alleys MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson -, accepting the project .re A.sphalt Concrete Overlay of Four Alleys adjacent `-���i to the Redding Mall, Bid Schedule No. 777, as being completed satis- factorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A�yes ; NOTICE O.F COMPLETION , Reconstruction of Market=Loma Alley MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson,. seconded by Councilman Pugh accepting the project of Reconstruction of Market-.Loma A.11ey from Del j �, Mar North, Bid Schedule No. 838, as being completed. satisfactorily, � ) and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Airport F`ire and Rescue Equipment Building MOTI:ON: . Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh accepting the Municipal Airp.ort' Fire and Rescue Equipment Building, I1 �' Bid Schedule No. 828, as being completed satisfactorily, subject to FA.A inspection and approval, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. _The Vote: Unanimous A.yes RESOLUTION - re Pre A.pplication to Environmental Protection Agency MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 75-110 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council �� � of the City of Redding authorizing the preparation and sU.bmis siori of a l J � pre application to the Environmental Protection A.gency either alone or in conjunction with the County of Shasta. Voting was.as follows: ' � ' Ayes: . Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh,. and Denny Noes: CounciTmen - Norie � Absent: �CounciTmen - None Resolution No. 75-110 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. LEASE EXTENSION - Wendell Carpenter ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Coizncilman Anderson �� �• L� approving the extension of lease between the City of.Redding and Wendell ' � Carpenter to D'ecember 31, 1976, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes LEASE EXTENSION - A.lton O. Chatham MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the extension of lease between the City of Redding and Alton O. �--�``�� Chatham to December 31, 1976 , 'and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ; LEA.SE A.GREEMENT - California Safety Company MOTION: 'Mad�e by Coiancilman"Pugh', s'econded by Councilman Anderson �j� � approving the Lease Agreement between the City of Redding and the California Safety Company, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The V ote: Unanimous A.yes EXTENSIUN OF A.GREEMENT - Parking and Business Improvement A.rea Board MOTION: Made be Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton � approving the extension of agreement between the City of Redding and the �(�� Parking and Business Improverrient Area Board ;to:December �31 , 1976, and�authori�zing the May.or to �execute,same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes lg8 s � I � � �� AGREEIVIEN�T F.QR UNTREATED WATER SERVICE - Lake Redding Golf Course j ' ��-� MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilma.n _�;_ � � r Anderson approving the A.greement for Untreated Water Service to � �� � �C Lake Redding Golf Course, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same I on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � I ORDINA.NCE_ -. Pertaining to Bidding . � - - Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1210 f;or first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Re'dding amending Chapter , \`j(,�;`i� 22 of the, .Redding. City Code, 1959, as amended,_ by repealing Section 22-8 and substituting a new Section 22-8, pertaining to bidding. � ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to Open Market Procedure Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1211 for.first r,eading, an. ' ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter , =���r� �-' 22 of the Redding City Code,. 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 22-12 and substituting a new Section'22- 12, pertaining.to.open market i procedure. ' RESOLUTION - re Abandonment of Portion of Market Street � MOTION: Made by Ciouncilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson ' that Resolution No. 7�5-111 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council , _:; "j t� of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and abandon 150 feet of the west half of Market Street south of Yuba Street. ' Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None I Resolution No. 75-11�1 is on file in the office of the 'City Clerk. CITY GENERA.L MUNICIPAL ELECTION MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation of the City Clerk that the hours �.��`-� '-�� the polls will open and close at the City of Redding General Municipal ' Election to be held on March 2, 1976 shall be from 7:00 A.M, to , 7:00 P.M. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes EXECUTIVE SESSION A.t the hour of 8:10 P;M. , Mayor Denny declared an Executive Session re pending litigation. i � At the hour of 8:28 P�M. , the.meeting. was reconvened. ROUTINE COMMUNICATION5 Applications for �Alcoholic Beverage Licenses . Northern Liquors, 1645 Pine Street Koffee Hut, 12415 Cascade Boulevard ADJOURNMENT There being no further busines s , at the hour of 8:30 P.M. , Mayor � Denny adjourned the meeting to 4:00 P.M. , Monday, December 22, 1975. APPROVED: A TTE5T: ayor • City Clerk