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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1972-01-03LI City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California January 3, 1972 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Sid Cowgill, Manager of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness, Planning Director Harris, A.ssistant City Engineer Lang, Airports Manager McCall, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Associate Civil Engineer Mathis, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1971, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPOINTMENT - Shasta Mosquito Abatement District Mayor Moty submitted the name of Robert A.. Woods as a member of the Shasta Mosquito Abatement District. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the reappointment of Robert A. Woods as a member of the Shasta Mosquito Abatement District for a two-year term ending December 31, 1973. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, check nos. 18192 to 18393, inclusive, in the amount of $116, 334.63 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 13, check nos. 41569 to 41834, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $97,286.81 for the period December 5, 1971 through December 18, 1971 be approved. Total $213,621.44 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None C LA.IM FOR DAMAGE - 1st hearing Pacific Telephone Company - Claim filed 12/16/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damage filed by the Pacific Telephone Company on December 16, 1971 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 February 7, 1972. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing William Reichel - Claim filed 11/17/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by William Reichel on November 17, 1971 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1 �, j Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 72-1 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Extension of Water Mains Councilman A.ndersori offered Ordinance No. 1075 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1.959, as amended, by adding a new Section 29-6.1 thereto, pertaining to extension of water mains and connections beyond City boundaries. WORKABLE PROGRAM Planning Director Harris submitted the City of Redding Workable Program Report which has been updated to show the progress made in the preceding two years and establilshes in very general terms the objectives and pro- grams to be undertaken by the City during the next two years. Mr. Harris .,7.� noted that, in order to comply with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and retain the City's eligibility to receive Urban Renewal Grants, the Workable Program must be submitted to and certified by HUD. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the Workable Program, 1972-1974. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1 1 1 g Industrial Indemnity Co. and Boat Transit, Inc. - Claim filed 11/26/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by �. Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damage filed by Industrial Indemnity Co, and Boat Transit, Inc. on November 26, 1971 be denied, and the claimants be so advised. The i ote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re City A.drrnnlstration MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1074 be waived, and that in the absence of the City Attorney the City Manager be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Ordinance No. 1074 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Sections 2-11, 2-13,. and 2-43, and substituting new Sections 2-43, 2-43.1, 2-59.1, 2-71.1, and 2-71.2, pertaining to City Administration. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1074 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Parking Prohibited on portion of Shasta Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 72-1 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on the north side of Shasta Street from Pine Street east to the alley to permit the Division of Highways to establish a right turn only lane. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 72-1 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Extension of Water Mains Councilman A.ndersori offered Ordinance No. 1075 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1.959, as amended, by adding a new Section 29-6.1 thereto, pertaining to extension of water mains and connections beyond City boundaries. WORKABLE PROGRAM Planning Director Harris submitted the City of Redding Workable Program Report which has been updated to show the progress made in the preceding two years and establilshes in very general terms the objectives and pro- grams to be undertaken by the City during the next two years. Mr. Harris .,7.� noted that, in order to comply with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and retain the City's eligibility to receive Urban Renewal Grants, the Workable Program must be submitted to and certified by HUD. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the Workable Program, 1972-1974. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 1 1 1 TRUNK SEWER FEE Assistant City Engineer Lang submitted the Construction Cost Index as of January 1, 1972 as follows: Engineering News -Record 330 West 42nd Street New York, New York 10036 - December 16, 1971 Construction Cost Index - December 16, 1971 San Francisco, California - $1849.46 The index places the trunk sewer construction fee prescribed under Section 23-20(c), Redding City Code, at $662.12. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the trunk sewer construction fee at $662. 12 per acre for the period January 1, 1972 through June 30, 1972. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY PLANNING REPORT Assistant City Engineer Lang submitted the Public Works Monthly Planning Report for the month of December, 1971. SEWER LINE - Alley between Olive and Orange Streets, south of Butte MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield accepting for operation and maintenance the sanitary sewer line in the alley between Olive and Orange Streets, south of Butte Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - Marx Sewer Line MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Redding and Charles Marx re 6 -inch lateral sewer line in the alley between Orange and Olive Streets, south of Butte Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re General Plan Amendment GPA. -1-71 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing on General Plan Amendment GPA. -1-71 The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication .- Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated 12/30/71 The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Planning Director Harris reported that Mr. William Sandeen, owner of property southeast of Interstate 5 and Highway 299 East, has requested that the General Plan be amended as it relates to his property. The 75 acre parcel owned by Mr. Sandeen was shown on the Vu Graph. The property is desig- nated as 'low-density residential" on the General Plan, which recommends that this classification be developed with an aver- age density of one unit per acre. Mr. Sandeen proposes to develop his property under the new "PD - Planned Development" District, which relates to the densities specified in the General Plan. Mr. Sandeen feels the density is unrealistic in that loca- tion. 91 -:5/ D _1%7 ,,� / .' / 1,4� 0 Mr. Harris stated that, after two public hearings, it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the General Plan be amended to designate said property as "medium -density residential." MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the recommendation of the Planning Commis Sion re General Plan Amendment GPA. -I-71, and instructing -the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING -)North Bechelli Lane Improvement A.. D. 1971-5-1 The hour of 7:3,0 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing on North Bechelli Lane Improvement A.ssess- ment District 1971-5-1, pertaining to Filing of Assessments.. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Certificate of Mailing - Notice of Filing A.ssessment and time of hearing Affidavit of Publication - " " " '' 11 Certificate, of Posting - " " It " it (posted on Council Chambers door) 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 Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION Overruling Protests MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-2 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding over- ruling protests in North Bechelli Lane Assessment District No. 1971-5-1, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Noes: Councilmen - None Moty Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 172-2 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION i Approving Assessment Diagram MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-3 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of;the City of Redding approving Assessment Diagram in North Becheili Lane Improvement Assessment District No. 1971-S-1. Voting was as -follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Noes: Councilmen - None Moty Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 72-3 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Confirming A.ssessments MOTIO.N:. Made by Councilman. Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 72-4 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming assessments in North Bechelli Lane Improve- ment A.ssessment District No. 1971-5-1. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 72-4 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - Parking and Business Improvement Area The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing re establishment- of a Parking and Business Improvement Area. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication_:- Resolution No. 4503. -Notice of Public Hearing Certificate of Mailing " " if " The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Earl Henson, Executive Director of the Redding Redevelopment Agency, reported briefly on the purpose of a parking and business improvement area and described the boundaries of the area, which. are set forth in Ordinance No. 1076, proposed to be offered for first reading at this meeting. Jimmie Fox, owner of Redding Hardware, explained the method of measuring each.business establishment to determine the amount of additional business license tax to be imposed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Anderson offered Ordinance No. 1076, for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding Section 19A.-15, 19A-16, and 19A-17 to Chapter 19A., establishing a parking and business improvement area. RESOLUTION - re Federal Aid Extension Funds At the request of Public Works Director Arness, this item was held over until the meeting of January 17, 1972. RESOLUTION - Approving Purchase of Kutras Parcel 6 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 72-5 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the purchase of Kutras Parcel 6 - Turtle Bay, and authorizing the execution by the Mayor of the neces- sary documents to accomplish such purchase. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: .Councilmen - None Resolution No. 72-5 on file in the office of the City. Clerk. 5 `��1b I RESOLUTION - Approving Purchase of Benton Parcel 1K WESTERN PIPE CASES It was reported that the City Attorney had received the fourth install - 31v4 ment payment in the amount of $208.01 as partial settlement of the Western Pipe Cases.1 Mayor Moty declared the following matters as Urgencyltems: BLOOD DONOR APPEAL Mayor Moty made an' urgent appeal for donors to the Shasta Blood Center. He stated that there was a desperate need for blood, citing that there are more than 120 heart surgery operations scheduled in eight Northern California counties in January. CABLE TV Mayor Moty said that he does not believe the people of Redding are getting the service that they anticipated getting when the Finer Living �! Franchise was granted. The Mayor feels there is a great deal lacking, and he hopes the company will show some responsibility and do some- thing about it. 1 1 1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 72-6, be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the purchase -of Benton 0 Parcel lK - Turtle Bay,, and authorizing the execution -by the Mayor of the necessary documents to accomplish such purchase. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton`, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 72-6 lon file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re City Treasurer Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 1077 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding'City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding Sections 2-71.3, 2-71.4,'2=71,5, 2-71.6, 2-71.7, 2-71.8, and 2-71.9, delegating to the City Treasurer the authority to invest City funds and to deposit securities . ORDINANCE - re extension of water mains Councilman Anderson offered Ordinance No. 1078 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 29- 14 and adopting a new Section 29-14, pertaining to extension of water mains. QUITCLAIM DEED -Ito W. T. Martin A. Quitclaim Deed from the City to W. T. Martin, involving an alley exchange, was submitted to Council for consideration. The property in question is a portion of the alley between 10th Street to 9th Street �G between West Street and the Bainview Subdivision. There was con- siderable discussion as to whether there was clear title on both parcels of property proposed to be exchanged. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the Quitclaim Deed from the City of Redding to W. T. Martin, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same, subject to receipt of a Grant ;Deed from W. T. Martin, and contingent upon clear title to both parcels. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.IR WEST In a memo to Council dated December 23, 1971, City Attorney Murphy G advised Council that the PUC granted all increases asked for by Air West except those increases sought for Fresno -Los Angeles and Fresno - San Francisco flights. The increase in fare for Redding -San Francisco passengers is $1.85. WESTERN PIPE CASES It was reported that the City Attorney had received the fourth install - 31v4 ment payment in the amount of $208.01 as partial settlement of the Western Pipe Cases.1 Mayor Moty declared the following matters as Urgencyltems: BLOOD DONOR APPEAL Mayor Moty made an' urgent appeal for donors to the Shasta Blood Center. He stated that there was a desperate need for blood, citing that there are more than 120 heart surgery operations scheduled in eight Northern California counties in January. CABLE TV Mayor Moty said that he does not believe the people of Redding are getting the service that they anticipated getting when the Finer Living �! Franchise was granted. The Mayor feels there is a great deal lacking, and he hopes the company will show some responsibility and do some- thing about it. 1 1 1 1 1 7 ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Communication from Redding Redevelopment A.gency re Payless proposal to purchase and develop land in Midtown Project No. 1 Application of Golden Pacific Airlines, Inc. to PUC to _:,57'� provide passenger air service between Redding/Chico and San Francisco and between Redding and Eureka. Application of Nor -Cal Aviation, Inc. (Shasta Flight Service) 1__67y to PUC for a certificate of public convenience and necessity ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:45 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: f. City Clerk Mar la