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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1973-12-17181 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California December 17, 1973 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Traffic Engineer Hamilton. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Glen Parks, Pastor of Assembly of God Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. Absent: None Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, Planning Director Harris, Associate Planner Owen, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Airports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1973, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNICATIONS ,Cypress Square and Village Plaza Merchants Association A communication was received from the Cypress Square and Village Plaza Merchants Association expressing displeasure with the way in which traffic was handled when Park Marina Drive was flooded by the Sacramento River on November 22. Public Works Director Arness reported that he had met with the merchants and, although he would not recommend permitting left turns off of Cypress onto Athens Avenue during such flood periods, he did agree to better signing and said he would also get information to the news media when it is necessary to close Park Marina Drive because of flooding. Mr. Arness will also again request permission to construct a wall on each side of the roadway to insure use of the roadway at flows up to 80,000 cfs. His original request to construct this wall was denied by the Water Reclamation Board. Council was in agreement that a solution to the problem should be pursued. Resignations of Planning Commissioners Letters of resignation were received from Willard Woodward and Paul Stathem, as members of the Planning Commission. �} MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman �f Fulton that such resignations be accepted with regret and that Mr. Woodward and Mr. Stathem be presented with plaques of appreciation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Accounts Payable Register No. 12, check nos. 28665 to 28880, inclusive, in the amount of $86,093.02 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 12, check nos. 56769 to 57099, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $126, 382. 37 for the period November 18, 1973 through December 1, 1973 be approved. Total $212,475.39 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None UBOYA TREASURER'S REPORT Councilman Anderson; submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's Accountability for the month ending October 31, 1973 to be $6,569,681.50. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - 1st hearing J. Tom McCusker - Claim filed 11/16/73 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damage filed by J. Tom McCusker /3 on November 16, 1973 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Anderson abstaining. Allen Livingston - Claim filed 12/13/73 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Council- man Fulton that the Claim for Damage filed by Allen Livingston 16%j on December 13, 1973 be referred to the City Insurance Com- mittee, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the claim on the agenda for the meeting of January 21, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Charles R. McKinney - Claim filed 12/5/73 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A;? Denny that the Claim for Damage filed by Charles R. 'McKinney be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier; and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the claim on the agenda for the meeting of January 21, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Kenneth Cagle - Claim filed 12/7/73 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman /� Fulton that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Kenneth Cagle � on December 7,; 1973 referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the claim on the agenda for the meeting of January 21, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing Shirley Ann Swapson - Claim filed 11/12/73 /�� MOTION: Madel by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damage filed by Shirley Ann Swanson on November 121, 1973 be denied, and that the claimant be so ad- vised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - amending PERS Contract 'MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman �� Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1150 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CMOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman N Chatfield that Ordinance No. 1150:be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Redding and "the Board of Admin- istration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1150 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 183 MIDTOWN PROJECT NO. 1 - Temporary Parking Lot Mayor Moty reported that a parcel of unimproved land in the northeast corner of Midtown Project No. 1, owned by the Redding Redevelopment Agency, has been converted to a temporary parking lot, following approval of a lease to the City at a nominal rental by the Agency, and with the approval of the Ways and Means Committee. The estimated cost of jI paving and metering said land by force account is less than $3,500.00.� The conversion of this unimproved property to a parking -lot; was con- sidered advantageous to reduce parking congestion during the Christmas -7 season and to increase traffic flow in that portion of the mall north of the cam( entrance to Payless. Mayor Moty requested Council to ratify this action and authorize its inclusion in the supplemental appropriationns resolution for this fiscal year. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton ratifying the action re conversion of unimproved land to a temporary parking lot in the northeast corner of Midtown Project No. 1, and authorizing the cost of such project to be included in'the supplemental appropriations resolution for 1973-74 fiscal year. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment of Storm Drainage Easement The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing. r -e. abandonment of a storm drainage easement In Del?'Mar Subdivision -Unit One. :The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Public Hearing (Resolution No. 73-116) Affidavit of Publication The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Ordering Abandonment of Storm Drainage Easement MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 73-119 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandon- ment of a storm drainage easement in Del Mar Subdivision Unit One. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 73-119 on file in the office of the City.Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Amendments to General Plan re Open Space and Conservation Element The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing re amendments to General Plan amending the Open. Space Plan and adding a Conservation Element. The following document is on file in the: office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no pro- tests from the floor. Planning Director Harris advised Council that the Open Space Plan and Conservation Element of the General Plan submitted for review and consideration has been prepared in compliance with the State law which requires the adoption of said Plan and Element by January 1, 1974. Mr. Harris reviewed the high- lights of the documents, which is made a part of these minutes by reference. Councilman Anderson asked whether the Open Space Plan and Conservation Element would affect future zoning. Mr. Harris stated that the Plan is general in nature and there is a great deal of discretion on the part of the Planning Commission and Council with respect to precise zoning of areas designated as open space. Councilman Chatfield expressed concern that the City of Redding would eventually have ownership of all open space land, and re- ferred to the fire hazards in the steep canyons, etc. Mr. Harris noted that there are several techniques that can be used in maintaining open space. He said the City will not neces- sarily have ownership in all cases. He referred to the privately owned open space previously approved along Hilltop Drive and described other methods that may be used. Councilman Chatfield said that he favors the Open Space Plan concept but feels that staff, the Commission, and Council should be aware of the course that the City will take so that all open space land does not end up in City ownership; some type of policy should be adopted. Mr. Laurence Carr, speaking on behalf of his clients, Hughes and Ladd, asked whether the proposed resolution merely confirms what has already been adopted (adoption of Interim Open Space Plan). He was ladvised that this is correct. Mr. Carr was inter- ested in whether the property owned by his client, Mr. Ladd, (property located at the north end of Hallmark Drive) could be developed or if it is considered open space because of the steep- ness of the slope. He was advised that a site plan could be pre- sented to the P fanning Commission and, if it could be proved that such development would not be harmful to the environment, the development could be approved. Keith Wilson, 11365 Dana Drive, spoke in favor of adopting the proposed Open Space Plan and Conservation Element. City Attorney Murphy stated that if the Open Space Plan and Conservation Element is not adopted by January 1, 1974, as required by State law, it could result in the City being unable to issue building permits, at least until compliance. In answer to Councilman Denny's inquiry as to how specific State law is with respect to this matter, Mr. Harris replied that the -State law mandates that an Open Space Plan and Con- servation Element be adopted. The legislation also requires the Council on Intergovernmental Relations to prepare guide- lines which set forth the format on how the plan is to be 185 organized. The standards, criteria, goals, and objectives are provided by the local jurisdiction. He explained that once adopted, the document must be sent to the Secretary of Resources Agency for certification. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 73-120 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adding to the General Plan an Open Space Plan for the comprehensive and long range preservation and con- servation of open space land within the City and a Conservation Element for the conservation, development and utilization of natural resources. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 73-120 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Chatfield again recommended that policy be established re Open Space. AWARD OF BID - Douglas Fir Poles MOTION: . Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 716 for Douglas Fir Poles be awarded to North Pacific Lumber Company of Oregon, the sole bidder, on their bid of $5,402.57, sales tax and freight included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None REJECTION OF BID - Grass and Brush Fire Truck MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager that the bid received 163 on Bid Schedule No. 717 for Grass and Brush Fire Truck, complete, be rejected, and that the City Manager be authorized to readvertise. Voting was as follows: A.jres: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None FINA.NCIA.L STATEMENT - Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1973 Finance Director Courtney submitted the Financial Statement for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1973, together with Audit Comments of the Auditors, Greenwell, Gandy, and Scott. Mr. Gandy appeared before Council and reviewed the Audit Comments in which it was recommended that the detail of the 1911 Act Assessment Districts be reconciled at least once yearly to the general ledger total. It was also recommended that the City establish a fixed asset ledger using appraisal values for all assets held as of a certain date; that the City maintain the current payroll bank account on the imprest basis, and that the City develop a 'Word Order'' system for planning and approval of ''Force Account'' projects. Mr. Gandy expressed apprecia- tion for the cooperation and courtesy extended by City personnel during the course of the audit. AGREEMENT ;TOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and Greenwell, Gandy and Scott. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes :. WATER UTILITY OPERATION - Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1973 The Annual Report of.Water Utility Operation for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1973 was filed. CLEAR .CREEK AND TWIN VIEW SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Clear Creek and Twin View Sewage Treatment Falcilities Report for the month of November, 1973. I REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Rejection of Bid - 10 Place T Hangar MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Airports Manager to reject all bids on Bid Schedule No. 714, Construction of 10 -Place T Hangar, and that staff be authorized to re - advertise at a later date. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen- Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and. Moty Noes: Councilmen { None Absent: Councilmen + None AWARD OF BID - C. & L. Development Fire Alarm System MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 718, C & L Development Fire Alarm System, I �� be awarded to Charles R. McKinney on his low bid of $4,575. 00 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None SEWER CONSTRUCTION - ACID at Wyndham Lane MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman / 1> Chatfield approving' construction of a sewer line beneath the ACID ( canal at Wyndham Lane at an estimated cost of $6,240. in connection with the development of an assessment district for sanitary sewers in the area. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC STUDY / Traffic Engineer Hamilton reviewed the Progress Report - Downtown Traffic Study prepared by Tom Mlcoch of Clair Hill & Associates, which report is madela part of these minutes by reference ABATEMENT OF CROCKETT PROPERTY - 1869 Eugenia Avenue Action on this item was tabled until the meeting of January 7, 1974 to allow members of Council to view pictures of the property. RESOLUTION - re Application for Grant to acquire Kutras Parcel Yr. 8 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman on Chatfield that Resolution No. 73-121 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City ofIRedding authorizing the filing of an application for a grant to acquire open -space land (Kutras Parcel Year 8, Turtle Bay property) . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen L Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 73-121 on file in the office of the. City Clerk. 7 1 JOINT POLE AGREEMENT - with P. G. & E. and Pacific Telephone MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the Joint Pole Agreement between the City of Redding, P. G. & E. , and Pacific Telephone. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None CITY GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny 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 5, 1974 shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Applications before PUC re surcharge for passenger screening - United Air Lines, et al Applications before PUC re increase in rates for electric, gas, and steam service by P. G. & E. Notice from Continental Trailways, Inc. and Continental Pacific Lines re application to PUC to increase Special Service Charges 187, ave ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:25 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: `-City Clerk APPROVED: �YY