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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1973-03-19 38 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California March 19, 1973 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the FTag was led by Public Works Director A.rness . ; The invocation was offered by the Reverend William Moore, Pastor of First Southern Baptist Church. The meeting was�called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. Absent: Councilman A.nderson A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director Arness , Planning Director Harris , Superintendent 5treet Division Galusha, Water Superintendent Gullixson, A.ssociate Civil Engineer Mathis , Associate Planner Owen, Civil Engineering Associate Hastings, Traffie Engineer Hamilton, and City Clerk B rayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1973 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Mayor Moty ab- staining, . . I: : . . ' . . . COMMUNICA:TIONS Ramona K. McGuire The City Cle rk read a lette r rec eived f rom Mi s s Ramona McGuire in opposition to the proposed closur.e of the Mall �(,��-� at 10:00 P.M. , and recommending that it be left open uritil midnight or 2:00 A..M, to allow citizens of Redding to window ishop, etc. Mayor Moty noted that there has been no decision made re ' closure of�the Mall at night, and said that 1Vliss McGuire's letter would be given consideration. i Golden Umbrella Louise Rall, Director of the Golden Umbrella;' gave a brief resume of�jthe activities of that organization. ' The Golden Umbrella is a local corporation, incorporated in the County of Shasta as a xion-profit organization. It serves senior citizens age 50 and over; has social activities, but its greatest , . work is its outreach program; i, e. , as sisting senior citizens ��7 with problems.. Mrs.: Rall is asking the City of Redding for financial a�ssistance from the City's revenue sharing funds, She pointed out that last year the organization operated on a budget of $66,750, but that this year OEO cut the funding to $34,000 arid, as OEO is being phased out, the Golden Umbrella is now ope�rating on a 30 day basis as far as funding is con- cerned. Each Councilman was given a packet containing information on the activities and goals of the organization and budget infOrmation. The Mayo I thanked Mrs . Rall for her presentation and announced that there would be a meeting of the Revenue Sharing Committees of the Cities of Anderson and Redding, and the County of Shasta on Monday afternoon, March 26th at 3:45 P.M, in the Board of Supervisors' Chambers in the Courthouse. The Mayor said that those persons or organiza- tions who wished to appear and submit requests should do so at that meeting. � I I 39 Redding Jaycees MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the request of the Redding �� Jaycees to use Caldwell Park for their annual July 4th celebration under the same conditions as last year, and authorizing the sale of beer. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes PETITION - Twin View Annex No. 4 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the informal petition of Mr. Charles D. Birdsall for annexation of approximately � �� 40 acres of property situated on the east side of Twin View Boulevard, north of Mountairi View Drive, and authorizing staff to assist in preparing the formal appli- cation to the Local Agency Formation Commission. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Shasta County Head Start Catherine Barr, Director of Shasta County Heacl Start, gave a status report on the Head Start organization which provides child care and education for preschool children. There are 100 children enrolled in seven centers in Shasta County. Two of the centers are in Redding with a total of 25 children enrolled. The annual budget is $144, 300. The ��' organization is incorporated and controlled by a Board of Directors. It is funded by the Shasta County Community A.ction Project through OEO. The program is aimed at low income families and the parents are involved in policy making. Ms . Barr said it is not known when funds from OEO will be cut off. Councilmen were invited to visit the two centers in Redding, on Railroad Avenue and at the Martin Luther King Center. Mayor Moty thanked Ms . Barr and told her she was welcome to come before Council with future status reports. 5KYLINE-SONOMA. A.LLEY A.SSESSMENT DISTRICT 1972-5- 1 Bond Counsel Robert Brunsell submitted the following. documents pertaining to 5kyline-Sonoma A.11ey A.ssessment District 1972-S-1:. Petition for formation of district Boundary Map Certificate of Director of Public Works re percentage of . signatures to petition ��jZ Resolution - approving Boundary Map MOTION: Made by Councilman�Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 73= 19 be adopted, a resolution approving boundary�map: - Voting was as follows: , A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen = None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 73-19 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - of preliminary determination MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denriy that Resolution No. 73-20 be adopted, a resolution of preliminary determination that'the public convenience and necessity:require the construction of improvements in Skyline-Sonoma A.11ey A.ssessment District 1972-5-1, City of:Redding,. Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 73-20 on file in the office of the City Clerk 40 ( � Resolution - authorizing execution of agreement with Bond Counsel MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 73-21 be adopted, a resolution appointing special Bond Counsel to prepare proceedings ancl authorizing execution of agreement. Voting was as follows: � A.yes: ' Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolutio i No. 73-21 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolutiori - directing preparation of Plans and Specifications MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 73-22 be adopted, a resolution directing preparation of Plans and Specifications and careful estimates of cost. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 73-22 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Plans and !Specifications � Resolution - adopting Plans and Specifications MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 73-23 be adopted, a resolution adopting Plans and Specifications. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: i Councilmen - None A:bsent: � Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 73-23 on file in the office of the City Clerk. �iz Resolution - of Intention MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 73-24 be adopted, a resolution of intention in the matter of the construction of improvements in the Skyline-Sonoma Alley A.ssessment District 1972-5- 1, City of Redding, Shasta County, California 1 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: C ouncilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson i Resolution� No. 73-24 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Engineer's Estimate of Cost Resolution - directing advertisement for bids MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. ?3-25 be adopted, a resolution directing advertisement for bids for construction work to beidone in Skyline-Sonoma A11ey Assessment District 1972-5-1 , {City of Redding, Sliasta County, California. Voting was as follows: A.yes: ! . Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: ' Councilmen - None � A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution:No. 73-25 on file in the office of the City Clerk, Notice Inviting Sealed Bids I � 41 Resolution - directing Director of Public Works to perform duties of Superintendent of Streets MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 73-26 be adopted, a resolution directing Director of Public Works to perform duties of Superintendent of Streets, Skyline-Sonoma A.11ey A.s s es sment District 1972-5-1 , City of Redding, 5hasta County, California. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 73-26 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PETITION FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS A petition filed :by property owners re.questing that assessment district proceedings be initiated for street construction on Santa Rosa, Deodar, � Ona and Jordan Streets was received on March 12 , 1973. �� MOTION: Made by Councilman Ghatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that the aforesaid petition be referred to the Department of Public Works for appropriate action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF A.CCOUNTS PAYA.BLE A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 18, check nos. 24586 to 24708, inclusive, in the amount of $240,702. 93 be approved and paid; and that Payroll Register No. 19, check nos. 50860 to 51156 , inclusive, salaries in the amount of $101,265.36 for the period February 25, 1973 through ��'�, March 10, 1973 be approved. Total $341 ,968.29 . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None r - . . . Absent: Councilmen - Anderson C LAIM FOR, DA.MA.GE - 1 st hearing : Richard H. Hendricks - Claim filed 3/ 12/73 MOTION: • Made�by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damage filed by Richard H. Hendricks on March 12, 1973 be referred �� to the City A.ttorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and that the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of A.pril 16, 1973. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , ��, � . . . A.WARD OF BID - Sweeper MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Gouncilman Denny accepting the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. -.665 , .Sweeper�, �be :awarded to Top Line Equipment Company on their low bid of $5, 300:00, sales tax and frei.ght charge �� included. Voting was :as follows: -. Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty ` Noes: Councilmen - None _ A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDA.TION - PD-3-72 Planning Dir.ector Harris reviewed the. reporb and re.commendation of the Planning Commis'sion re PD-3-72 by R: C. Spaid as-.contained in a memo to Council dated March 19 , 1973, which merno is made a �.r/r,L part of these minutes by reference. The Commission re-affirmed its previous recommendation.for_denial �of the application, however, recognizing the decision of Council to approve the application, recom- mends certain conditions of approval be included in the adopting ordinance. 42 In a discussion of the conditions ,. it was recommended�.that: Item 3 be amended to read: "3. Parking area to be depressed a rninimum of two feet below street level, provided that in no event shall the parking area be built below the 100,000 cfs release level, with landscaping to be installed by the developer along �the street frontage to visually screen the parking area from the st�reet and from the residential units along the west side of Park Marina Drive. " � Item 4 be amended t I read: "4. Building site and parking area to be protected from the 100, 000 cfs release level of �the River in order to ensure uninterrupted access to and from the apartment complex. " Item 5 be amended to read: "5 . Parking area to be landscaped within the areas designated on the plot plan, and the existing trees to be retained, if possible. " Item 12 requiring a Land Use Marketability 5tudy be deleted, as this is a requirement set forth in the Planned Development Ordinance. R. C . Spaid and his attorney, Clyde Small, were present and spoke regarding the conditions. MOTION: Made by Councilman D'enny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield adopting the Planning Commission criteria as amended and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ; PUBLIC HEA.RING -. Leland Court-S'haron Ave. A.ssessment District 1972- 1 The hour of 8:00 P.M, having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hea'ring on Leland Court-Sharon A.ve. A.ssessment District 1972-1 . The following documents are on file in the office of the City Cle rk: Certificate of Mailing Notice of Improvement Certificate of Posting Notice of Improvement , Affidavit of Publication of Notice of,Improvement �� ` A.ffidavit of Publication of Notice Inviting Sealed Bids i Civil Engi�eering Associate Hastings reviewed the proposed improveme�nts in the A.ssessment District. Each lot is to be assessed $600. for basic benefits , plus charges determined by square footage. The City participation is in the approxi- mate amount of $10,000. � The City Clerk advised one protest was filed by Mr. William R. Jenkins� 2652 Sharon Street. Mr. Jenkinls , owner of property at the southern boundary of the A.ssessment District, does not object to the A.ssessment District; however, he requests that the sewer line be extended the full length of his residential lot fronting on Sharon Street, and such extension included within the District. Council coricurred that it would be appropriate to extend the line to within ten feet of the soutlierly boundary of the Assess- ment District. i � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded•by. Councilma.n C�hatfi.eld that the Public Hearing be closed.. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes . i � i .. 43 Resolution - overruling protests MOTION: Made by Cou.ncilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 73-27 be adopted, a resolution overruling protests , � Voting was as follows: � A.yes: Councilrnen - Chatfield, Denny, .Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 73-2Z on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - directing filing of amended engineer's report and amended estimate of cost MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 73-28 be adopted, a resolution directing filing of an amended engineer's report and amended estimate of cost, Leland Court-Sharon A.ve. A.ssessment District 1972-1. Voting was as follows: - Ayes: Councilmen .- Ghatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen -:. None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 73-28 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Amended Engineer's Estimate of Cost . MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the amended Engineer's Report be modified to include that the eight inch sewer line be extended an additional 80 feet along the frontage of Mr. Jenkins' property, subject to Mr. Jenkins giving the right of .way to the City.. The.Vote: Unanimous A.ye s � . ._. . . �/� Resolution - approving amended engineer's report MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resoluti�on .No:. 73-29 be adopted; a resolution and order approving amended engineer's report, ordering the construction of improvements and acquisitions and confirxning assessment, Leland Court-Sharon Ave. A.ssessment District 1972-1 . . Voting was as follows: A.y�es: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty • Noes: Councilmen -. None A.bsent: Counc�ilmen .-�;A.nder.sori. _ _ . . . Res.olution,No.: 73-29 -on file: in:the office of.:�he�,City. Clerk. Resolution = authorizing changes in the work :-> MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield•tliat Resolution No.. 73-30 be adopted, a resolution authorizing changes .in .the work to be made by Director of Public Works, Leland Cour.t-Sharon:Ave.:.A.ssessrnent District 1972-1. Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen.- Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen -. Anderson: Resolution No. 73-30 on file in the office of the Ci.ty Clerk. . . . .}_ . . _ . , . ___ ; . .., : . _ . . . Environmental Impact Report , Awax.d of Bid �. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Department of Public � Works that Bid Schedule No. 661 re Leland Court-Sharon Avenue Sewer A.ssessrnent District 1972- 1 be awarded to K. R. Whitmire .. on his .low bid of, $25, 325:05. . _ Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson 44 Resolution.- award of�contract ' _ MOTION: �Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 73-31 be adopted, a resolution of award of contract, Leland Court-Sharon Ave. A.ssessment District 1972-1. ��- . . . . Voting was as follows: � • A.yes: Councilmen =: Chatfield, Denxiy,, �Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None_'. . .,� ,. -. . ..� '; " A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson � Res.olution+. No. 73-31 �on •file`-in the-office of the City Clerk. I� Notice of A.ward of Contract Resolution - authorizing�execution of agreement MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 73-32 be adopted, a :resolution authorizing execution of agreement between'�tize City of Redding and K. R. �Whitmire Co. ,. Inc. , for work to be done and approving bonds in Leland:Court-Sharon A.ve. A.ssessment District 1972-1�: , :. : .. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: : Couneilmen := Ghatfield, Denny,. Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution 1Vo. �73-32;on:fi•le in the of£ice of the City Clerk. Faithful Performance. B�.ond-: • � � � Labor and Material Bond -, : Insurance Certificate and Insurance Policy Endorsements CLEA.R CREEK AND ,TWIN VIEW SEWAGE TREA.TMENT FA.CILITIES Director of Public Works A.rness. submitted the Clear Creek and Twin �`�4� View. Sewage �Treatment=Facilities 'Report for the month of February, 1973 . , . . . . A.LLEY - Mrs , Dorothy Hopkins Director of Public Works A.rness reviewed'the.request of•Dorothy Hopkins , 1426 Olive Street, that the alley behind her home be paved. He advised that the al�ley provides access to property on one side of the alley only. A.pproximately 7.0%�of :the property owners of land area which benefits fcrom the use of the alley, have agreed informally to participate•with the City in the. improvement of the alley and do not favor abandonment. Mrs . Hopkins has indicated she is not interested in participating in the� cost of improving the�alley. . • �3%(� � . , , : : :. � �/ Mr. Arness recorr�nended that an, informal petition .be -prepared to � cause the alley to be improved at an.approximate cost of�.$:1.,500; $450. of the cost to be borni by the owners of property of beriefit.. Councilman Denny_said that dust suppression.is a benefitwhether or not the alley is,used by the`adjacent:property.owner. : � , It was suggested that the Director of Public Works work toward includ- ing the alley improvement with the sidewalk, curb, and gutter improve- ment, Phase 7�.` Str.eet Superintendent Galusha explained that the cost estimate was based on performing the work by force;accourit.. Mr. A.rness advised that Phase 7 will not be. constructed until �late next year. Council determined that there was no ready solution except to include the alley improvement in the Phase 7 project. SEWER EXTENSION � � .'. . • Upon the recomnzendation of the Director of Public Works dated March 15, 1973, the r.equest of Pilgrim Congregational: Church for sewer �/ 7 service was referred for consideration during the sewer budget study session. � 45 RESOLUTION - Repair 18" Water Line MOTION: Made by CounciTman Denny, s ec'onded by Cou:ncilman Fulton that Resolution No, 73-33 be adopted, a resolution of tlie City Council of the City of Redding declaring that the public interest ancl necessity ��f demanded the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health or property, wherein the 18" main water transmission line of the City broke under the Southern Pacific Railroad Line to Keswick. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 73-33 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Zoning - Environmental Impact Reports �(�y Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1117 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding chapter 3.OA., entitled "Zoning - Environmental Impact Reports". THE CENTER Consideration of the proposed Joint Powers A.greement between City `�� and County for Recreation Coordinator for the Teen Center was tabled at the request of the Teen Center. TURTLE BA.Y - Kutras Parcel 7 In a rnemo to Council dated March 15, 1973, City A.ttorney Murphy advised that on July 7, 1972, the City applied to HUD for a grant for the acquisition of Kutras Parcel 7. Since then the City has complied with new procedures necessary for this open space acquisition. Although this project has been given a high priority, no federal funds �30 are available at this time because of the uncertain future of OEO and HUD programs. The option with the Kutras estate must be exercised immediately or the Lease Purchase Option Agreement will terminate. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the purchase of Kutras Parcel 7 in the amount of approximately $37,806 . 10. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson 1VIALL POSTA.L UNIT City Attorney Murphy submitted the recommendation of staff that the automatic postal unit be located in the ground level of the balcony kiosk directly opposite the Carriage House store in the Mall. A.ction t,�(r],3 on this item was once again tabled with a request for feasibility study and comparative cost figures for locating the unit along the Pay Less wall. ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssociation general publicity �� re Modoc, Shasta, and Siskiyou Counties Notice from Pacific Gas and Electric Company re its `�J� application to PUC re increase in gas service tariff A.pplication to PUC by Greyhound Lines for increase in � Jy intrastate passenger fares and express rates PUC Decision re application of Continental Trailways, Inc. �j for increase in intrastate passenger fares and express �7/ charges 46 A.DJOURNMENT , � • _ , � . There being no further business , at the hour of 10:23 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded_by Councilman Chatfield, the meeting was adjourned. , . , � . . � - . . .. ; . . , . . . � .-. A. ROVED: . . �.. : � ��- � . � _ � . � "r" . A.TTEST: � � � ; ;� �; / l / ,. � ( - ' LL� ��( li-�,,::�z-i L�r�t . �City Cle rk.� _. -. ...r . . : .:: . . . �' .. . . 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