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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1974-12-02201 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California December 2, 1974 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Clerk Brayton. The Invocation was offered by the Reverend Don Palmer, Pastor of Good News Rescue Mission. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny. Absent: None Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, Director of Planning and Community Development Harris, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds, Fire Chief Wade, Associate Planner Perry, Police :C a p.t a i ri: Welch, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1974, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Redding Ambulance Company MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the request of Redding Ambulance for transfer of ambulance license from 1962 Buick Ambulance, I.D. No./6' 411063159 to 1961 Cadillac Ambulance, I.D. No. 61Z090707. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LINCOLN -LOCUST ALLEY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1974-5-1 The following documents were submitted for filing and/or adoption: Paid and Unpaid List Resolution - Confirming Paid and Unpaid List MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 74-167 be adopted, a resolution &';Z5 confirming paid and unpaid list and requesting that the Auditor of the County of Shasta, State of California, shall make extension of installments thereof on the Tax Rolls, Lincoln -Locust Alley Assessment District 1974-5-1, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-167 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Establishing Maturity Schedule for Bonds MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 74-168 be adopted, a resolution estab- lishing maturity schedule for bonds to be issued in Lincoln -Locust Alley Assessment District 1974-S-1, City of Redding, Shasta County, California Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen _ Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-168 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 202 Commitment Letter Resolution - A.uthorizing Sale of Bonds MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 74-169 be adopted, a resolution author- izing sale of bonds. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-169 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. WILLIS STREET SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1967-5-2 The following documents were submitted for filing and/or adoption: Paid and Unpaid List Resolution - Confirming Paid and Unpaid List MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 74-170 be adopted, a resolution confirming paid and unpaid list and requesting that the Auditor of the County of Shasta, State of California, shall make extension of installments fthereof on the Tax Rolls, Willis Street Sewer A.ssessment Dii trict 1967-5-2, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-170 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Establishing Maturity Schedule for Bonds MOTION. Made b : y Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 74-171 be adopted, a resolution establishing maturity schedule for bonds to be issued in Willis Street Sewer A.ssessment District 1967-5-1, City of Redding, Shasta County, !California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 474-171 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Commitment Letter Resolution - Authorizing Sale of Bonds MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 74-172 be adopted, a resolution authorizing sale of bonds. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-172 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. u U 203 APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PA YA.BLE AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Accounts Payable Register No. 11, check nos. 34372 to 34563, in- clusive, in the amount of $510, 913.66 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. I1, check nos. _64742 to 65041, inclusive, salaries / in the amount of $129, 260.54 for the period November 3, 1974 through November 16, 1974, be approved. Total $640,174.20 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE - re Speed Limits MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson that full reading of Ordinance- No. 1181 be waived, land that the City Attorney be instructed_ to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MUTiUIN: Made by Louncilman rugn,. seconaea by .Louncliman ijemsner that Ordinance No. 1181 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 18-5 and substituting' a new Section 18-5, pertaining to speed limits on portions of Lake.Boulevard, Twin View Boulevard, Benton Drive, Placer Street, Railroad Avenue, Cypress Avenue, Hilltop Drive, Bechelli Lane, Butte Street, and Park Marina Drive. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1181 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Amendment to Permit B & B Rentals MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the Amendment to Permit for B & B Rentals and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s CASCADE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT - re Use of Sewer Facility Councilman Fulton reviewed the report of the Council Committee per- taining to the request of Cascade Community Services District for interim connection to the City's Clear Creek treatment facility. It is recommended that Council express a willingness to provide the requested service, pro- vided a cost basis can be agreed upon that is fair to both the citizens of Redding and the citizens of the District, and further provided that under- standings can be reached as to the duration of the interim period and what plans are contemplated for a long term solution. It was also suggested that Council designate a committee to discuss the details of such a proposed service with a corresponding group from Cascade. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by.Councilman Demsher approving the recommendation, with the understanding that the Council Committee and staff will work out the details with Cascade Community Services District, based on the recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s AWARD OF BID - Two Police Motorcycles MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman/-/ Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 783 for two police motorcycles be awarded ,to Ostarello's Harley-Davidson, Inc. , on their bid of $7,771.18, sales tax included, as the other bids do not meet specifications. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, .Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 204 CONSUMERS AID OFi SHASTA_ - Request for Grant City Manager Brickwbod referred to.the opinion of the.City Attorney, as contained in a memo to Council dated November 21, 1974, that a grant of $500 to Consumers Aid of Shasta would be clearly permissible. I,j, Mr. Brickwood recommended that Council refer the request to the Revenue Sharing Committee for consideration at the same time as the Legal A.id Society request, and that a recommendation be made to Council at the meeting of December 16. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the City Manager. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I POLICE TRAINEE PROPOSAL, City Manager Brickwood submitted for consideration the Police Department's proposal for a Police Trainee Program. Mr. Brickwood noted that this is a new program to be initiated prior to the 1975-76 budget and its funding is not budgeted for this fiscal year. It is esti- mated that the annual cost will be approximately $18, 000. The merits of the program, which has the approval of the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, were discussed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the Police I Trainee Program. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Fund Transfers Action on this item w'as deferred until the meeting of December 16. REDDING MUSEUM AND ART CENTER Architect. Allyn Martin presented the preliminary plans of the Redding Museum and A!rt Center. Mr. Martin noted that the .location of the service entrance has been maintained: as shown on the schematic plans presented to Council on August 5; however, the road to this entrance and the parking area for employees, etc., has been modified, as re- quested by Council. The location of the road and service entrance has been reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal. Mr. Martin also tf �' commented on -the modification of building design at the loading dock. �I The dock can also be,used for a stage for a small amphithreatre, and columns on each side of the dock have been structured to provide wings for the stage. The preliminary plan's have been reviewed and approved by the Redding Museum and Art Center Board, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and by individual members bers of the ,Civic Arts Commission. Planning Director Harris advised Council that Mr. Martin has submitted a detailed cost estimate for the building, and the estimate is still within the framework presented to Council in August, i .e.; the total project cost for the building is still $280,00.0. <.. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the preliminary plans for the Redding Mu s,eum and Art Center and authorizing the architect to proceed with the final drawings. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUB LIC WORKS MONTHLY PLANNING REPORT 3 ( Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works. Monthly Planning Report for December, 1974. 1 1 1 205 AWARD OF BID - Sequoia School Tennis Court Lighting MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 782, Sequoia School Tennis Court Lighting, utilizing Hubbell products, be awarded to Cal -Ore Electric in the amount of $15, 100. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen. - None Absent: Councilmen - None NOTICE OF COMPLETION —Addition to Cafe at Redding Municipal Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher (1 accepting the project re construction of addition to cafe at Redding Muni- cipal Airport, Bid Schedule No. 771, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - 10 -Place T Hangar at Redding Municipal Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting the project re construction of 10 -Place T Hangar at Redding i Municipal Airport, Bid Schedule. No. 7 33, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Lincoln -Locust Alley A.ssessment District .MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson accepting the Lincoln -Locust Alley Assessment District 1974-5-1, Bid Schedule No. 776, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT - Jack Rice and Guithrun Rice _ MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher <� authorizing the acquisition of a utility easement from Jack Rice and Guithrun Rice for the sum of $640.00. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEASE EXTENSION MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton la approving an extension of lease between the City of Redding and Alton O. Chatham for an additional period of one year, terminating on December 31, 1975, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on be- half of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT - Parking and Business Improvement A.rea Board MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving extension of agreement between the City of Redding and the Parking and Business Improvement Area Board for an additional period of one year, terminating on December 31, 1975, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LETTER OF ASSURANCE - Cal Trans City Attorney Murphy advised Council that Cal Trans has requested that the City of Redding provide them with assurances of compliance with A.ffirmative.A.ction Programs to eliminate discrimination, as a conditioni% precedent to receiving any further allocations of Federal funds for street projects within the City of Redding. A copy of the letter of assurance was given to each member of Council. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher approving the letter of assurance to Cal Trans and authorizing the Mayor to sign same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 11• WESTERN PIPE CASTES n� -! City Attorney Murphy reported that the City has received the seventh and final installment'�payment in the'amount of $105.50 as partial settlement of the Western Pipe Cases. RESOLUTION - re intention to Abandon a Portion of Tehama Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 74-173 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and !/l abandon a portion of Tehama Street between Olive Street and Orange Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 74-173 is on file in the office of City Clerk. Public Hearing set fc'r 7:30 P.M., January 6, 1975. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - Cascade -Enterprise -Redding Fire Depts. City Attorney. Murphy submitted, for Council consideration; a Joint Powers A.greement involving the Cascade, Enterprise, and Redding Fire Departments. In a discussion of this matter, Mayor Denny asked if the existing Mutual Aid Agreements would remain in eff ect. Fire Chief Wade replied in the affirmative, noting that Fire Departments respond upon request under the Mutual Aid Agreements; the Joint Power Agreement provides automatic aid whereby the closest unit to a fire will respond. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the Joint Powers Agreement, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes EXECUTIVE SESSION At the hour of 7:42 PI.M. , Mayor Denny declared an Executive Session re settlement. of litigation pertaining to land acquisition, and to consider �j Fair Labor Standards Act Amendments effective January 1, 1975, as they affect the, Fire Department. At the hour of 8:31 P! M. the meeting was reconvened. City Attorney Murphy requested authorization to settle the litigation involving the Kinsloty property in the Santa Rosa A.ssessment District in the sum of $1, 586 00. MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher authorizing the City Attorney to settle the litigation involving the Kinslow property in the sum of $1,586.00. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS PUC Notice of Further Hearing re proposals to establish an 2�7 airline fuel increase offset formula, etc. ICCCNC minutes of meeting of November 19, 1974 Application for Alcoholic Beverage License �f Kay and Thomas Walsh, dba The El Bo Room 1 J 1 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Denny adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P. M. APPROVED: -91.. A Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk 1 207