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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1974-05-20 68 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California � � May 20, 1974 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Parks Director Riley � . The invocation was offered by the Reverend A.1 Thomas , Pastor of �the Second Baptist Church. . The meeting was called to order at 7:00� P.M. by:Mayor Denny with the following Coizncilmen present: Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny A.bsent: Councilman A.nderson NOTE: . Councilman A.nderson entered the meeting at 7:08 P�. M. as , indicated hereinafter'. . A.lso present were A.ssistant City Manager Courtney, City A:ttorney Murphy, Public Wor�ks Director Arness, Planning Director Harris , Personnel Director Reynolds , Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Parks Director Riley, Airports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVA L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1974 and the minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May 13, 1974., as mailed to each Councilrnan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNICA TIONS � Reddin� Softball Association MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the request of the Redding Softball A.ssocia- tion for permission to sell beer at softball league sponsored �� tournaments on June 14, 15, and 16; and July 14, 19, 20, and 21 at Redding�Softball �Park.. :The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Anderson entered the meeting at this point in time. Linden Ditch�Problem , The City Clerk read a letter, dated A.pril 29, 1974, from Chris Ortez, �et al, in regard to the "Linden Ditch Problem" in which it was alleged that the City has done �nothing in the : area to solve�'this problem. � . . � � City Attorneyi Murphy read a report to Council, dated May 17, 1974, from Gity Manager Brickwood, setting forth: (1) the projects the City has undertaken for neighborhood improvement �n of the Linden A.venue A.rea from 1966 to date; (2) the fact that C $100, 000 had been set aside in the 1972-73 budget for materials and engineering services for covering Linden Creek, provided the rieighborh�oocl, through SCCAP, supplied a11 the labor (SCCAP was unsuccessful in securing commitment on labor), and ag�.in in the 1973-74 budget, funds in the amount of $115, 000 were set aside for rriaterials and engineering of this project, in contem- plation of National Guard provision of labor and equipment support through SCCA.P (also unsuccessful); and (3) listing two projects intended to facilitate improvements to the Linden A.venue neighborhood�; i. e. , Public Works has requested funds for an Engineering Study to establish right-of-way needs, alignment, and grades for Buena Ventura A.venue, and the Planning Depart- ment has req`e sted fund s to unde rtake a "Community Development Plan" for the iCity that would address itself to the needs of the Linden Avenue Neighborhood, as well as three other neighborhoods within the Ciiy. i i 69 ; � ! , i , 1 i � The letter from Chris Ortez, et al, and the report of the { ; City Manager is made a part of these minutes by reference. ; Chris Ortez appeared before Council and reiterated her �, claim that nothing has been done by the City regarding the Linden Ditch in the past year. She expressed concern about the potential health hazard because children play in the ditch � which contains water with a high degree of bacteria, noting ; that an epidemic could be started through conta�ct of Linden ' Avenue children with their schoolmates. Mrs. Ortez reported that lack of funds and security is the reason most residents of the neighborhood have failed to hook up to the City sewerline, , and suggested that perhaps the City could do the work and , residents could pay in services, rather than cash. City A.ttorney Murphy observed that the City had made a proposa.l t'o furnish engineering services and material to cover Linden Ditch, providing voluntary labor could be ob- , tained; however , no voluntary labor was forthcoming. Reverend Al Thomas also cited the potential health danger because of the open ditch and expressed the hope that the City will make some progress this year, either in covering the ditch or moving the people out of the area. Vernon Lowe, President of tlie local NAA.CP organization, also urged the City to move forward on this project. He stated that the NA.A.CP will assist people i.n the area if property is to be acquired by the City for the proposed Buena Ventura Avenue. In a discussion of this matter, 'Councilman Pugh asked about the status of Buena Ventura A.venue and was advised that the general route of this. a�reriue was:.i�nciuded in.the 1970 General Plan and a portion of the right-of-way has been incl"uded in a ' proposed_ 'subdi�rision; hawever , the engineering is only 5% to � 10% complete, Public Works'Director ,Ar.-ness said' that in the 1974-75 budget he is requesting that an outside engineering consultant be engaged to do the engineering of this project. It is estimated that it would take from six to nirie months after the start of the engineering studies before land parcels to be acquired could be determined. • - . � Planning Director Harris _stated-that i£.the -City approves the Community Development.Plan�, some of the funds from the Better Communities A.ct can b�e used�- for acquisitidn of land for Buena Ventura A.venue where it goes through the Linden A.venue area. . A.fter considerable discussion, and witli�the con�urrenee of Council, Mayor Denny instructed staff to prepare a specific re�commend�ation to�Council for: action�at the meeting: of June 3, 1974, sensing the .Council's direction to includ.e both the cost ofi:a Cornmunity Developrnent_P:lan::c:overing four neighbor- hoods. within: the ;City,._esp'eciall.y. the=:Linden�A.venue'Area, and the cost of the necessary minimum consulting prelirninary engineering design sufficient to provide the right of way to be acquired for the route of Buena Ventura A.venue:. ,= t : :.� : ;: : . . . . t, , . . __� ��.� _.,�� _. ._.��-�.r. _.-_-._-.. �._.......-_-..�.�-._-__ � r � � 70 , � k � � � ; � ; � PUBLIC HEA.R.ING - jRe A:bandonment of Land Reserved for Street Purposes ! i , � f The hour of 7':30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny � opened the Public Hearing re abandonment of a certain � parcel of land reserved for street purposes on the map ; of Baker Park Subdivision Unit No. 1 . � � : ; i The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk� � A.ffidavit of Posting - Notice of Public Hearing : ; (Resolution No. ?4-19) � Affidavit of Publication " " " The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had � been filed, arid the Vice Mayor ascertained that there were '; �� j no protests fr.om the floor. ,f �� ; i The parcel proposed to be abandoned was shown on the Vu , Graph. Planning Director Harris noted that parcel is pro- posed to be abandoned as a public street; however, the City is reserving a water line easement and an electric utility easement thereon. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh that the Public Hearing. be closed.. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s i � RESOLUTION - ordering abandonment MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 74-31 be adopted, a resolution of the City ' Council of the City of Redding orderirig the vacation and abandonment ; of a certain parcel of land reserved for street purposes on the map � of Baker Park Subdivision Unit No. 1, CVoting was as follows:' A.yes; C'ouricilmen - A.nderson, Dernsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Couricilmen - None , Absent: Couricilmen - None , � � Resolution N�. 74-31 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 COMMUNICA.TIONS (Continued) . � Redding Brea=kfast Lions Club ,�`�� MOTION: Made�by Councilman Pugh, seconde"d by Councilman °�� Demsher �app'roving the request of the.Redding Breakfast Lions Club for permission to sell beer at the Sheriffs' Posse Rodeo on Ma.y 24th and 25th. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes , Mr s. D or othyl Inni s Mrs. Dorothy Innis and her son, Bob Ford, appeared before Council requesting the removal of three trees on City property in front of property owned by Mrs. Innis at 1105 Market Street. They claimed that the trees block the view (for motorists /� � travelling south on Market Street)" of the large neon sign for Redding Lodge, which is owned by Mrs. Innis. ; Gene Michels�on appeared as spokesman for the Parks and � Recreation Commission and stated that a great deal of con- sideration has been given to this request , which was first ! brought to the attention of the Corru-�iission in January. The � recommendation of the Commission is to deny the request. ' A.s an alternative, it was suggested that the foliage be trirr�xned. , . i , . - ----_ _.--�-� --- .._.._ . �i � � � 3 � I ; , d � � Russ Peterson, an interested�.citizen, .,said he believes that j to grant the request would set a precedent; that there are rnany other li�k.e situations in.the City and, he.is -definitely { against the�-removal of the trees. � Parks Director Riley showed slides; taken frorn diffe:r;ent , locations on Market Str,eet, •north of Redding Lodge, which � illust_rated the effect of the trees on the sign, i- , ' In a discussion of.this matter-it was suggested that:the.trees � be trimxYjed :to imp�ove. vis.ibili�ty; and als;o that�the color of the sign be-ehanged to something more: eye-c.atching-.: - � ' MOTION:_ Made by;Councilman Dernsher; .seconded by �, Councilman Pugh that the:re_q,uest for removal of the three trees be denied. The .Vote: Unanimous A.yes California Regional Water Quality Control �Board ' A cornmunication was received from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Region, requesting � Council .support of.Pr..oposition 2., the;$250 million_d.ollar Clean Water; Bond Issue.. , . • � ,, Mayor Denny noted that, although it is not the practice of � �� Council to act either in support of or in opposition to state and/or federal legislation of a general nature, Proposition 2 will have a direct impact:on the City of Redding .and he recommends Council :e-ndor:sement. � � RESOLUTION:.- Endorsing Proposition 2 , _ . MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded.:by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No, 74-32 be adopted, a resolution of ; the City Council of the City of Redding endor sing Proposition 2 , the Clean Water. Bond Issue;._ . ;- ;. . : • Voting was as follows:; _ .. � A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, D�.e.mshe;r, Fulton, �Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Gouncilmen - None� � . � Resolution �No. 74-32 on:file,in.the•offi�ce .of:�he. G.it,y Clerk. Geor�e A, Greenleaf - MOTION: Made .by.-Cou�cilman Pugh; se;conded,by Councilrnan -� Demsher approving the request; of George;=A.: Greenleaf for a d/�`� leave of absence from the Planning Commission for the period May 20, 1974 to July 23, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes : , � - t , : , . � � A.PPROVAL OF A.CCOUNTS; PA:YA:B .L-E_AND. PA.YRO•LL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson; seeonded:by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 22, check nos. 31221 to 31401 , inclusive, in the amount of $193,682. 33 be approved�:and.paid; and that //^��} Payroll Register No. 23, check nos. 60193 to 60, 500, inclusive, salaries � U in the amount of: $L1,3, 638.73�for. the.period Ap�ril 21 , -1974 through May 4, 1974 be approved. Total $�307,321.06 _ ;� Voting was as follows�- � � . :. .. A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, �Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen -,None .. „ ; - .: � - TREA.SURE�R'S REPORT ;; .: � � - � Councilman.A.nderson. s�ubmitted•.a��rep.o<rt,showing Total Treasurer's A.ccountability for the month ending March 31 , � 1974 to be $7,227,337.95. �`�9 , _ ._ � , . 72 i E I � � � � CLAIMS FOR DA.MA.GE - lst hearing . - . - � : � , ..... � .�:• ;.�. . :. , ' Lawrence J. !Bartl�ine - �Claim�f'iled 5./8/74� '�� ; MOTION: Made by Councilmarn A�_nderson,: 'se,conc�ed'by I �� Councilman Pugh that the Claim for Damage filed by � �� Lawrence J. (Bar,tl=ine �on�,May= 8�; 1974 be.approved,iri�-che � amount �of $l1i2;36, based on_the recom.mendation of the City Insuranc�e Committee. The Vote: Unaniriioizs .A.yes � I Evelyn=Crowell �_ Claim filed-5/i0/74 �- - . - - -. - . MOTION:��.Mad�e-b.y�. Counc'ilma�n Demsher; .seconded by j Councilman� F+ultori�that the C1aim�for:Personal Injury ' I filed by Evely,n Crowell on May 10, 1974 be referred to ; the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that /�� the�City Gler.k 'be ins'tructed to'. resef the ,Claixn on�tlie` agenda ` for the meeting of June 17, 1-974�. The Uote:, =Unariimous Ayes � Irene C•: �,Ve'lstad �-<�Claim'filed 5/1-5/°.74.�- _ �� . = +. �. , MOTION: Made by Councilmam Pugh, �seconded by� Councilman ' And'erson t�hat the C'laim for-'=Damage. filed �by irene C`."'Velstad on`IVIay 15T; `-1974=be approved in �bhe amount!of $18'.72',�based �� on the recommendation of the City Insurance,-Committee, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C LAIM FOR �DA.MAGE -_2nd hearing: . . _.: {: ::. . James �A.. Moore, Jr. - Claim filed 4/26/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman�,Anders=on, seconded by Council- man Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by James A.. �,�� Moore, Jr. , be approved in the amount of $35.00, based on the recomxizendation of the City Ins.urance .Committee.:.: The . V'ote: .Unanimous: Ayes s. : � : . . . . . _ . .: � TRA.FFIG A.ND PA.RKING,COMMISSION � ` � Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the following .recomxnendations of ' the Traffic and Parkiing.Comrrni�s'sion: � � . � � �.:�. : Parkin� Prohibition - Portion'of Lake -Boulevard It is recomme'nded that parking be prohibited at all times on both s.ides �of i,ake Boulevard fro-m Market�Street (SR273) to Masonic A.venue, and from 450 feet southeast of Clay Street f /2 � to 450 feet northwest of St. Marks Street, to permit installa- i �=J tion of left _tur,n�-lanes , and'-through the''railroad cut where c.ur.b to cur•b ..width is reduced. - .. - ' _ - _. - : ..:::1;_ ; . � . . , MOTIO',N: ,Ma�de by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman P�ugh approving the rec:ommendation of the � Traffic and Parking: Commission re parking� prohibition � on a portion of Lake Boulevard, �and dnstru�cting the City A.ttorney to p�epare_the necessary resolution: The Vote: Unan�imo.u�s._A�e s � �.. . r : : �-� ;: . . Pr.ohi�bition of.!Pedestrian`Use of Vehicle- Ramps '<< It is recommended that pedestrian`us�e of bhe vehicle ramps to the parking� garage under Dicker's be proliibited .iri�the � interest of safety. , � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher; secorided�by I � Councilman Pugh approving the recomrriendation of the ; Traffic and Parking Commission re prohibition of pedes- _` . � trian use of vehicle. 'ramps, and ins:tructing the :City' • , A:ttorney to .pr,epare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 73 � REDDING MUNICIPA.L A.IRPORT - �Permit for Oregon Trail Ride.rs ; A.irports Manager McCall submitted the recorn:nendation of the A.irports Commission that Council approve a five year permit for the Oregon Trail Riders at Redding Municipal Airport, which perrnit includes j authorization for a caretaker trailer and consent to the construction J � and installation of electric facilities by P.G. & E. ` � �/ � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the aforesaid five year permit for the Oregon Trail Riders at Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said permit on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . , � FEDERAL AID URBA.N. FUND5 Public Works Director A.rness submitted a document entitled "5hasta County Cooperative Process to Select Projects for the Use of Federal Aid Urban Funds. " Mr. A.rness recommends Council endorsement of � this procedure which was forwarded to his office by Shasta County �1--'� f� Public Works Director Richard Curry.' �/ MOTION: Made by Councilmari'Anderson, second'ed by Gouncilman Pugh approving the,Shasta County Cooperative Process to Select Projects for the Use of Federal A.id Urban Funds: The Vote: Unanimous 'A.yes BENTON AIRPA.RK - A.ward of Bid MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recorriinendation of the Department' of P,ublic Works that Bid Schedule No. 737, Benton A.irpark Runway and Taxiway Overlay, /( // be awarded to North Valley Construction, on their low bid of $35 ,724.00. 7J Voting was as follows: - � A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None . A.bsent: Councilmen - None NOTICE OF COMPLETION - - 42-inch�5torm D.rain in�Benton D:rive MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman �� Fulton accepting the project of 42-inch Storm Drain in B'eriton 'Drive, Bid Schedule No. 73fi, as being completed satisfactorily; and in- structing the City Clerk to file a.Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimou's A.yes � ' ' ' ' -: . � . NOTICE OF' COMPLETION - 12=inch Sewer �Line - �ACID=Cana1 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher accepting the project of 12-inch Sewer Line Crossing ACID �� Canal at Wyndham Lane, Bid Schedule No. 722 , -as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes - .. • - . : NOTICE OF�:.G.OMPI�ETION:- :Se'wer.Line Rceplacement - Go1d,�Court, & Terrace MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson accepting the p'rojeet of.Sewer�Line -Replacement in Gold, Court, and �/ � Terrace Streets, Bid ScYiedule No. 724, as being completed.satisfactorily, and instructing:th�e City�.Gler..k-to .file•a �1'�1oti.ce of :Gompletion., . �The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ;-.:;. . _ . . ,. . ;, :. . . . , . , .. A.WA.RD OF BID - Public Restroom on Market Street north of Placer ��v Councilman Pugh abstained from discussion and voting on this item MOTION: �Made by Coiancilmari"Fulton, seconded b'y.'Co'uncilman ��`� Anderson appr..oving the rec_orruziendation of the.Department of,P.ublic Works that construction of a public restroom on Market Street north _ _ • . 74 � I ; � i � of Placer,` �Bid�Schedule No: 745; be awarded to,K,, R.. Whitmire ! on his Tow bid of $19; 190. � . � � � ' � E Voting was as follow's: A.yes: Couricilmen = A.nderson; Demsher, Fulton�, and Deriny � Noes: Councilmen"- None - fA.bsent: Councilme�n -�None � A.bstain: Councilmen - Pugh ,1 RESOLUTION - re abatement of substandard�buildings on Sulphur Hill Road � City A.ttorney Murphy submitted the Report of the Board of A.ppeals of the City of Redding, �pursuant to Section 15-28 �of the Redding City Code, �' �� which report states bhat it is the unanimous finding of the Board of ' A.ppeals that good and sufficient cause does not exist why the unsafe � and unsightly buildings located on the James L. McHale prop.erty on Sulphur Hill Road should not be demolished and removed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman ', Anderson that Resolution No.. 74-33 be adopted,. a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redd.ing approving the report and findings � of the Board of Appeals and ordering the abatement, by demolition and removal of the unsafe and unsightly buildings on property owned by James L. McHale on Sulphur Hill Road in Redding. . Voting was as follow�s: : A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None ' Resolution No. 74-33 on file in the office of the City Clerk. , LEASE EXTENS ION - A.merican Red Cross � MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton �/ � approving the extension of lease for the Shas'ta County Chapter, A.merican Red Cross , to expire on May 31 , 1975. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - ACID A.ction on this. item.was tabled until-the meeting of June 17th. I . . RESOLUTION - re Grant of Easement to P. G. & E. , MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh ' that Resolution No. 74-34 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Grant of Easement to Pacific Gas and i Electric Company for electrical facilities to serve those certain premises � �� at Redding Municipal� A.irport under permit to the Oregon Trail Riders , Inc. Voting was as follow.s: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, .Demsher,_ Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilme'n - None , Absent: Councilmeln - None Resolution No. 74-34 on file in the office of the City Clerk ' j , A.GREEMENT - Michie Company of Gliarlottesville, Virginia , MOTION: -Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman � /,� � A.nderson approving the extension agreement with Michie Company of �/ Charlottesville, Virginia for annual code supplements, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous ' A.yes . . . . . A.GREEMENT, FOR LTNTREA.TED WA.TER SERVI::CE - Lake Redding Golf Course i MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson � approving the �A.greement for Untreated Water Service between Johnny � �j� C. Farcich, doing business as Bay A.rea Golf. Tournament A.ssociation, �'J Inc. , and the City of Redding, and authorizing the Mayor to execute � same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ; � 75 ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS A.pplication for Alcoholic Beverage License / � � Lost Knight, Inc. , 1835 Park Marina Drive A.pplication of Frank McA.tee to PUC re undergrounding � �� of electric lines, Valley View Subdivision, County of Shasta Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssociation letter to 5ecretary / of Interior re closing of facilities at Lassen Volcanic National �� / Park ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 9:12 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh, the rneeting was adjourned. APPROVED: . ` Mayor ATTEST: / � Cit lerk