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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1974-11-04; , k __ _____ _ _ . . _ 186 ' � . City Council, Regular Meeting , � �Police Dept. & Councii Chambers Bldg. . Redding,� California November 4, 1974 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Traffic Engineer Hamilton. ' The Invocation was offered by the Reverend John Albright, Pastor of First United Methodist Church. The meeting was call�ed to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Demsher; Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. A.bsent: Norie Als:o present were City Manager Brickwood, A.ssistant, City Manager Courtney, Directon of Planning and Community Development Harris, , Police Chief Whitmer, Assistant City .Engineer Lang, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, and�. City Clerk Brayton. � A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving .the minute"s .of the regular meeting of Octobe.r .21 , 1974, as mailed to each.Counailman, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I ' FINANCIA.L STA.TEMENT AUDIT COMMENTS - Fiscal Year ended 6/30/74 Ward Gandy of�the firm�of Greenwell, Gandy, and Scott, revi.ewed the A.udit Comments pertaining to the Finaricial 5tatement for.the year ended June 30, 1974. It is recorru�iended that the City maintain the current payroll bank account on the imprest basis which would: 1) Decrease /f� present record keeping requirements; 2) provide increased utilization of idle funds, and 3) increase internal control-over payroll. It is also recorr�xnended that the City maintain a detailed listing of utility accounts receivable assigned t?o collection agencies, Mr. Gandy reported that City personnel have established a fixed asset inventory and developed historical costs , which has been recommended , by his firm for several years. This has permitted the City to submit its financial statemerits to the Municipal Finance Officers A.ssociation in an attempt to qualiiy for "Certificate of Compliance...'= � Mr. Gandy expressed appreciation for the cooperation and courtesy ; extendecl by City per ionnel during the course of the audit. � APPROU-A.i; OF ACCOUNTS PA.YA,BLE AND PA.Y,ROLL � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh , that Accounts Payable Register No. 9, check nos . 33906 to 34179, in- � clusive, in the amourit of $574',604.39 be approved and paid, and that �) /_ Payroll Register No. 9, check nos. 64123 to 64421, inclusive, salaries � f(/��J in the amount of $128,716.63 for the period October 6, 1974 through � October 19 , 1974 be approved. Total $703, 321.02 . , � Voting �was as folTows�� '� Ayes: Councilmen '- A.nderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny � Noes: Councilmen - None - � A.bsent: Councilmen = None � � �� ! ; I I ' i ti � ; � .. ___ _., --- �,..,_...,,�.�.�.. ______._ _ ., 187 C LAIMS FOR DAMA GE - 1 st hearing Harvey Brown - Claim filed 10/7/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh; seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damage filed by Harvey Brown on �� 3 October 7, 1974 be approved in the amount of $19.75 , based on the recoxnrnendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Larry Benato - Claim filed 10/21/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Larry Benato on October 21 , 1974 be referred to the City Insurance Committee, �P�� and the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of November 18, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous A.y e s Henry Clineschmidt - Claim filed 10/21/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the Claim for Damage filed by Henry Clineschmidt �� on October 21 , 1974 be approved in the amount of $76.41 , ba sed on the recommendation of the City Insurance Coxnmittee. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Gale N. Ja cks on - Claim filed 10/17/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman � � A.nderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Gale N. Jackson /�� on October 17, 1974 be approved in the amount of $5.00 , based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Charles Barrios Gonzales , Sam Wesley Berry, and Henry Lee Battle, et al - Claim filed 10/30/74 MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Council- man Fulton that the Claim for Damage filed by Charles Barrios Gonzales, Sam Wesley Berry, and Henry Lee Battle, et al, on �� October 30 , 1974 be referred to the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to place the claim on the agenda for the meeting of December 2, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes SUMMONS ON A.MENDED COMPLAINT The City Clerk reported that the City has been served with a Summons �� on Amended Complaint re Diana Jo Rock. The City Insurance Carrier is handling this matter. RESOLUTION - Parking Prohibition on portion of Placer Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 74-158 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on south side of Placer Street /j�� for sixty feet west of west curb line of Magnolia Avenue. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No, 74-158 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. � i , , 188 RESOLUTION - Parking Prohibitiori on Ona and Deodar Lane MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson . that Resolution No. 7�4-159 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on both sides of Ona Lane and on both sides of Deodar Lane for 350 feet north of Jordan Lane. , �� - Voting was as .follows: jAyes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Coun�cilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-15I9 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION �- Parking Prohibition on portion of Court Street 1VIOTION: Made'by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 7;4-160 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on the west side of Court Street from 174 feet to 219 feet north of the north curb line of Gold �� Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Pugh, and Denn� Noes: Councilmen :- Fulton A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-160 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Parking Prohibition on portion of Placer Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 74-161 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking at all times on the north side of Placer Street for 60 feet east of Pleasant Street. /��. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-16�1 is on file in the office of the City Glerk. � RESOLUTION - Establishing Loading Zone on California Street MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 7i4-162 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a yellow loading zone 36 feet long on � the west side of Calif�ornia Street from 231 feet to 267 feet north of the L� north curb line of Yuba Street. , �� Voting was as followi: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen �- None Absent: Councilmen - None �' Resolution No. 74-162 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. I � REDDING MUNICIPA,L AIRPORT - A.mendment to Permit - Bert Butler � �MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson � �� approving the Amendment to Permit for Bert B. Butler , and authorizing � the Mayor to execute �same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous � A.y e s , � w REDDING MUNICIPA.L AIRPORT - Lease re Restaurant - R. Dugger � MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson ' approving the lease between the City of Redding and Robert Walter Dugger � / /� and Clessee C. Dugger, re restaurant at Redding Municipal Airport, / � and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote� Unanimous A.yes � � i � � � : F . � i 189 A.WA.RD OF BID - Underground Distribution Cable MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Demsher ,that Bid Schedule No. 779, Underground Distribution Cable �� be awarded to. Graybar Electric Company on their low A,lternate Bid #1 , in the amount of $6 ,239. 05, sales tax included, based on the recommendation of the City Manager. Voting was as follows: � A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmezr - None A.bsent: Councilme•_z = Nor�� AWARD OF BID - Police Revolvers MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the recomrnendation of the City Manager .that Bid Schedule No. 780 , Police Revolvers, .be awarded to California Electronic �-�� Police Equipment Company on their low bid of $4,415.96 , sales tax included. � ' = Voting was as follows: . Ayes� Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None _ _ � Absent: Counci-lmen - None ' REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE In a letter to Council dated October 23, 1974, the Enterprise Public Utility District requested that the City of Redding supply water to a proposed mobile home park on Canby Road across from the Hahn �� Development. The elevation of the park extends to 650 feet and, if serviced by the EPUD, would require the installation of a��booster puxnp for adequate water pressur.e for domestic and fir.e protection, as the high water level of the EPUD tank is 705 feet. City Manager Brickwood recommended 'chat a Council Committee be appointed to work with a staff committee in reviewing this matter and establishing policy with respect to water and sewer service outside of the City of Redding. Mayor Denny and Councilman Demsher will meet with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager , City Attorney, and Public Works Director and return with a recommendation at the meeting of November 18th. RESOLUTION - re Street Name Change Plannirig Director Harris submitted the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that the section of Clay Street runni�ng generally //�� east and west on the north side of Lake Boulevard be renamed '�Alder �` Street". The renaming was necessitated by the realignment of the Clay Street-Lake Boulevard intersection, which has split Clay Street into two sections on the north side of Lake Boulevard. This was illustrated on the Vu Graph. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 74-163 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding renaming a certain street in the City of Redding ; "Alder Street," Voting was as follows: A.yes; Councilmen - Ander.son, Demsher , Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None • Abserit: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-163 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. � � 19p PUBLIC HEARING - 'Rezoning Application RZ-6-74 The hour of 7:3�0 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Denny opened the Publi�c Hearing on Rezoning Application RZ-6-74, by St. Joseph Parish,� the Redding Planning Commission, et al. The following diocuments are on file in the office of the City Clerk� i A_ffidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing. � Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated 10/31/74 The City Clerk read a letter received from David- L. Morrow, whose residence is included in the proposed rezoning, requesting that his property not be rezoned. 1�! Planning Director Harris showed the area under consideration: on the Vu Graph. The general boundarie s are .Shasta Street:on . the:north, West Street on the west, Tehama Street on the south, and the alley between Court and Oregon Streets on the east. The Morrow property was pointed out on the Vu Graph.- �Mr,. Harris ' said that the Commission considered Mr. Morrow's request, but determined�that excluding said property would be spot zoning which:is illegal;. .Mr, ;Harris reyiewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained in a memo to Council dated October 31 , 1974, which memo is made a part of these min- _ utes_ b�y:-reference_.. .It is the rec;ommendation of the. Commi:ssion that.the pro,posed area be rezoned from "R-4" Multiple Family Residential District to "CU" Office District, The Mayor asc�rtained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Mad I by Councilxinan Pugh, seconded by Councilman , Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote� Unanimous Ayes YIOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Pnderson approving the recommendation of the Planning Commission. IThe Vote: Unaiimous Ayes Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1180 for first reading, ;� an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending � Section 30-3 of�the Redding City Code , 1959, as amended, re- lating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Reddi'ng. (RZ-6�-74) • SPEED ;ZONES Traffic Engineer Harnilton submitted to Council the recommendations of the Traffic and Parking Commission re speed zones, noting that ! the recorru-�iendations`,have the concurrence of the Police Chief, the j Director of Public Works , and himself. Mr. Hamilton explained that I � the City is mandated to adhere to certain prescribed practices dictated � �� by the Vehicle Code in establishing speed zones. He stated that his- � torically it is a matter of record that changing the speed limit signs � on the street have very little affect on changing the.speed of the � trave l.ing public; therefore, speed zones should be.based mainly on the prevailing speed of 85 percent of the public under ,id.eal conditions. I He noted that realistic speed zoning gives the police a good tool. � � i ' � � i � ; , . _ .o.� _ 191 � Fundamentals of Speed Zoning were shown on the Vu Graph and re- viewed by Mr. Hamilton, as were excerpts from the Vehicle Code. � Mr. Hamilton noted that it is recommended that,Magnolia, Cypress , and Buckeye School zones be protected with "Speed Limit 25 When Flashing" signs, controlled to flash when children are present. 5uch signs could be controlled by time clocks , a button in. the Principal's office, or both. He further stated that the speed zone recommendations have the general concur'rence of Dr. Clark, Bob Abbrott , and Clarence Hobson of the Redding Elementary School District. Mr. John Burlake, 1126 Pine Street, said he questions the 85 percentile method of establishing speed zones. He stated that he is a relatively new resident of Redding but was amazed at the speeds travelled on the main streets of Redding and the lack of speed enforcement. Mr. Burlake said that before Council departs from the prima facie speed � limits the legislature has imposed, he feels they should consider leaving the speed limits as is and start enforcing same; that although localities are given the power to change the prima facie limits, some- times the power could be best used by not changing same. Each recommended speed was considered as follows: Lake Boulevard - Recommended speed zone - 45 mph throughout - f from Market Street (Route 273) to, City�limits at Glenwood Drive � � . � Mrs. Dawn Gama stated that she has children going to school , who must. cross Lake Boulevard; and on.e side ;of the street is posted 50 mph while t•he other side is.posted. 45:mph. She would like to have 25 mph signs as afforded children going to other schools . ' Mr. Hamilton said, that s�uch signs are posted at present, with the 50 mph sign.for persons travelling north on Lake Boulevard and the 45 mph sign for persons travelling south. He said that the proposed flashing lights when children are pr.esent will establish the 25 mph speed�limit near the Buckeye S�chool�; The lights would be placed from 200 to 5OO feet.in.advance of the school crossing. When questioned as to a time line for installa- tion of the lights, Mr. Hamilton said this would be accomplished . as soon as possible, that most of the component parts are on � hand. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the recommendation re speed zone on Lake Boulevard. The , Vote� Unanimous A.yes Twin View Boulevard - Recoinxnended speed zone - 40 mph from Route 273 to Twin View Court Mr. Hamilton said that this speed zone was established by the County prior to annexation to the City, and that sL-udies confirm zoning as appropriate. , �:. . , , MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh ' approving the recommendation re speed zone on Twin View Boulevard. ' The Vote:. Unanimous Ayes , . . � ' _ . � � � . , i 'E 192 , Benton Drive - Recommended speed zone - 35 mph from Market Street (Route 273) to Riverside Drive MOTION: Made by C�,ouncilman Fulton seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation re speed zone on Benton Drive. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Placer Street - Recol mended speed zones - 30 mph from Court Street ' to 1000 feet west of 5an Francisco Street, and 45 mph from, 1000 feet west of San Francisco Street to the City limits west of Wisconsin Avenue. I Mr. Peter Costello said he feels the existing 25 mph speed limit between Olive and Court Street should be maintained because of the highly residential neighborhood, the school, which is used other than during school hours, foot traffic to a major grocery store and to the neighborhood park, and also because of the steep grade on that portion of Placer 5treet. Councilman Demsher said he also was in favor of the 25 mph speed lixnit from Court Street to someplace west of Olive Avenue, and Councilman Pugh concurred. Ted Foruria, 1'810 Wisconsin, does not agree with the philos_ophy of establishing speed zones using the 85 percentile method. He believes the survey should have been taken when children were using the streets to a greater extent. He spoke of children attending schools in the area and the fact that i,here are no side- walks , so children on bicycles or on foot must use the street. Mr. Foruria submitted a petition signed by 68 persons, request- ing that the 35 �ph speed limit be retained. . Councilman Fulton said that in view of the wishes of the property owners he belie�ves the 35 mph speed limit from Airpark Drive to the City limits west of Wisconsin Avenue should be maintained. MOTION: Made by CI uncilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman ; A.nderson denying the'recommendation re speed zones on Placer Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , , ' Railroad Avenue - Re�commended speed zone - 40 mph from Schley Avenue ' to �Canyon Creek Road MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation re speed zone on Railroad Avenue. The Vote: i nanimous Ayes Cypress A.venue - Recommended speed zone - 35 mph from Pine Street ' to Ihe City limits, west of Churn Creek Road i � MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation re speed zone on Cypress Street. The ' Vote: Unanimous Ayes Hilltop Drive - Recommended speed zone - 35 mph from Cypress A.venue i to the Route 44 interchange i � ; MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Gouncilman Demsher � approving the recommendation re speed zone on Hilltop Drive. The Vote� � ` Unanimous Ayes � t r f � I I { ; 4 i i� -- --_. _ __4...,r...--- - ' - . _ _ 193 Bechelli Lane - Recommended speed zone - 35 mph from Cypress A.venue to the present. City limits south of Leila A,venue MOTION: Made by: Councilman Demsher , seconded by .Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation re speed zone on,;Bechelli Lane. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Butte Street - Recorr�iended speed zone - 35 mph from Continental Street to Azditorium Drive Park Marina Drive - Recommended speed zone - 35 mph from Audi- torium Drive,. under.Cy.press Street bridge , and ,thence to Cypres.s A.venue , _ , Butte Street and Park Marina Drive speed zones were considered jointly. Councilman Demsher said he is opposed to the 35 mph speed zone in view of the bicycle path, the number of driveway openings onto Park Marina Drive, and because of realignment of the street. Councilman Fulton indicated that he concurred and recommended that a 30 mph speed zone be established. Mr. Hamilton noted that the Commission member..s were not un- animous in their recommendation of 35 mph. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher , seconded by Councilman Pugh that a 30 mph speed zone be established on Butte Street from Continental Street to Auditorium Drive and on Park Marina Drive from Auditorium Drive, under Cypress Street bridge, and "thence to Cypress Avenue. The Vote: Unanimous Ay�s The City Attorney will prepare the necessary ordinance on the foregoing speed zones. � , PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORTS A.ssistant City Engineer Lang submitted the Public Works Planning ��f�l Reports for November, 1974. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Storm Drain System�Court St. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher accepting the project re construction of a Storm Drain System in Court .�� Street north of Grandview Avenue, Bid Schedule No, 770, as being com- pleted satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Sequoia School Tennis Court Resurfacing MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, se conded by Councilman Pugh �- accepting the project re Sequoia School Tennis Court Resurfacing, Bid �� Schedule No. 775, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes SUPPLEMENTA L A.GREEMENT - State Department of Transportation MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Demsher . //� �f deferring action on the Supplemental A.greement between the City of Redding L'J and the State Department of Transportatian until the meeting of November 18th. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , . . . _ . _.... - - -- � f . ... . _ _ � 1 194 � � KENNETH CA.GLE vs. CITY The City Clerk reported that the suit filed against the City by Kenneth � Cagle has been dismissed, It was determined that the Plaintiff fell �� into an abandoned well on private property and not in a manhole on City property as originally alleged. ROU TINE C OMMUNI,CA TIONS `,�� A.pplication forl Alcoholic Beverage License � Norbert F. and/or Katharyne E. Henry, dba The Riverside I �� PUC Decision re investigation on Commission's own motion into � l rnethods of adjusting air common carrier rates to offset aviation fuel cost increases � � l P. G. & E. Application to PUC re increase in gas rate � � � ICCCNC minutes of ineeting of October 15, 1974 Shasta-Cascad� Wonderland Assn. communication re publicity /� ` for Shasta Lake A DJOURNMENT , There being no further business , at the hour of 9:23 P.M. , Mayor Denny declared the meeting adjourned. � A.PPROV ED: � � Mayor A.TTEST: � � , ity Clerk ' 1 f i f E � ' . . . � � , � � i � ! � � I 4 I c � r � : _ �. —— ,