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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1972-01-17 I - ! I ' 8 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California January 17, 1972 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Planning Director Harris. ( . The lnvocation was offered by tlie Reverend Noble Streeter , Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church . �, , The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M: by Mayor Pro Tem Denny with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Fulton, and Denny. A.bsent: I Councilmen Chatfield and Moty A.lso present were City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer, Parks Director Blaser, A.irports Manager McCall, A.ssociate Civil Engineer Mathis, Police Officer Bronson, and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by C,ouncilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1972, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C OMMUNICA TIONS Finer Living Mr. Bruce Ellis , A.rea Manager for Finer Living, appeared before Council�to report upon service improvements and capital expenditures projected for Finer Living CATV. He admitted that they have had problems with power outages on the microwave repeaters operated by Tele-Communications, � Inc. He reported that Tele-Communications , Inc. has pur- �`�� chased a snow 'cat and testing equipment, has employed a new � troubleshooter; and is in the process of converting from tube units to solid state repeater units. Upon completion of this conversion, microwave outage times will be reduced from approximately 2 hours to 4 seconds. The solid state conver- sion will cost ipproximately $5 ,000. Finer Living now operates a tube type microwave repeater unit from Shasta Bally to its Redding office in the Business frequency bandi. It has applied to the FCC and received a � construction permit for conversion of this unit to the CARS frequency band�and to a solid state system, at an estimated cost of approximately $25 , 000. Construction is scheduled for as soon as possible, dependent upon new equipment availability. � In addition to power outages, in microwave tr,ansmission, another source�of service complaints has been human pro- gramming errors and mechanical errors in relation to the program d;uplication protection device in the local office. If these errors� occur at times when the office is closed, it takes approximately 15 minutes to correct the error at the present tixne. Finer Living is working on installation of a device which will permit telephone resetting of the pro- gram duplication protection device so that Mr. Ellis or one of his engineer's can reset the program duplication protection switch by telep�hone from home and thus reduce program outage time caused by� such errors from 15 minutes to approximately 1 or 2 minutes. Mr. Ellis added that Finer Living has allocated the expenditure of approximately $58,000 for renewing portions of the local � . 9 plant. A.dditionally, $110 ,000 is being spent in undergrounding cables, such as in the Mall Project and on California Street, and $55 ,000 is budgeted annualy solely for maintenance. ' Mr. Ellis said he would be happy to appear before Council at a later date with a progress report. Mayor Pro Tem Denny thanked Mr. Ellis and said he thought it would be worthwhile for Council to be kept informed of progress being made in correcting the present problems. Beverage Container Deposit Cornr�iittee Messrs . Theodore Klaseen and Jerry Tucker, members of the Beverage Container Deposit Committee, appeared before Council regarding an Initiative Proposition to be placed on the ballot at the General Election in November re prohibiting the sale of certain non-returnable or disposable beverage con- tainers within the County of Shasta, Members of Council were requested to adopt an ordinance or resolution assuring the Container Committee that the City Council would put into effect a similar ordinance in the City simultaneously with the proposed County initiative ordinance re non-returnable beverage containers. Without such assurance, spokesmen for the Committee indicated that the Committee felt that it would be ;��U necessary to petition for a simultaneous special City election to be held concurrently with the initiative proposition on the County General Election ballot. It was pointed out that this Council could not adopt a resolution which would be absolutely binding upon a subsequent Council in regard to this issue. However, tlie three members of the City Council present indicated that they would be guided by the ex- pressed wishes of the City of Redding electorate as revealed by the local vote in the County initiative proposition relating to non-returnable beverage containers. It wa�s als.o pointed out to the C'ontainer Committee�.that simul- taneous propositions on this issue at the General Elec.tion might confuse.local voters and, if the County ordinance is writte'n to become effective on March 1 , 1973, sufficient time existed after the November election to hold a special election in Redding prior to March l , 1973 , if Council failed to act after a major.ity of the voters in Redding voted in favor of the County initiative proposi- tion. The spokesmen for the Coxnxnittee stated that they were unable to determine whether the indication that the City Council would follow the expressed wishes of the voters of Redding would be acceptable to the Committee; and felt that they would have to check back with other members of the Committee before deciding on a course of action. Council took no action �on the request of the Cornmittee. Chico State College A communication was received from Chico State Coliege regarding the Off-Campus Degree Program in Public Adminis- �7� tration available in Reddirig, Susanville, and Marysville. A.PPOINTMENT MOTION: Made by •Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the appointment of Harry Barker as a member of the A.irports a�,�. � Commission for the period January 17, 1972 to May 1 , 1974. The Vote Unanimous Ayes � i 10 I A.PPROVA.L OF A.CCOUNTS PA.YA.BLE A.ND PA:YROLL MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that A.ccounts �Payable Register No. 14, check nos. 18394 to 18627 , inclusive, in the amount of $271, 919 .23 be approved and paid, and that Payrol.l Register No. 14, check nos. 41835 to 42110, inclusive, salaries iri the amount of $96,249. 10 for the period December 19, 1971 through January 1 , 1972 be approved. Total /O�, $368, 168. 33 I Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Fulton, and Denny Noes:. Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield andl Moty � TREA.SURER'S REPORT j���; Councilman Anderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's � Accountability for the month ending December 31 , 1971 to be $4,761 , 750 . 32 CLA.IMS FOR DA.MAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - lst hearing j Florence M. Bauman - Claim filed 1/3/72 MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Personal Injury /:� � filed by Levy &' Van Bourg on behalf of Florence M. Bauman on January 3, 1972 be referred to the City A.ttorney and the City Insurance 'Carrier , and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the agenda for the meeting of February 22 , 1972. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Mrs..- Ann Hackler - Claim filed 1/6/72 City A.ttorney 1Vlurphy reported that it is the reconzmendation of the City Insurance Committee that the Claim for Damages � �� filed by Mrs. A.nn Hackler be denied. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that'the Claim for Damages filed by Mrs. A.nn Hackl.er on January 6, 1972 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes I Eugene F. Barnes - Claim filed 1/10/72 Motion: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the Claim for Damages filed /�� by Eugene F. B�arnes on January 10, 1972 in the amount of $95.00, based on the recomxnendation of the City Insurance Committee, and authorizing the Finance Director to pay same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes C LAIM FOR PERSONA L INJURY - 2nd hearing Agnes E. Tyrr�11 - Claim filed 12/14/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Personal Injury ��� filed by A.gnes E. Tyrrell on December 14, 1971 be denied, and the� claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Aye�s ORDINA.NCE - Extension of Water Mains - Buckeye Area ,��y MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman . A.nderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1075 be waived, and `�-J� the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ' I 11 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 1075 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the .Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding a new Section 29-6. 1 thereto, pertaining to extension of water mains and connections beyond City boundaries. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Fulton, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Moty Ordinance No. 1075 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Establishing a Parking and Business Improvement Area MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1076 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman �G�� Fulton that Ordinance No. 1076 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding Sections 19A.- 15, 19A-16, and 19A.-17 to Chapter 19A., establishing a parking and business improvement area. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Fulton, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Moty Ordinance No, 1076 on file in the office of the City Clerk, ORDINANCE - re City Treasurer MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1077 be waived, and the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION; , Made by .Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman � `�� A.nderson that Ordinance No. 1077 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of�.the City of Redding amending the Redding City Gode, 1959, as amended, by adding Sections 2-?1 .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 authori�Ly to .invest City funds and to deposi�t s ecurities . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Fulton, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Moty Ordinance No. 1077 :on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to Extension of Water Mains � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1078 be waived, and the City A.ttorney.be instructed to scan same. The Vote: .Una�nimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 1078 be adopted, an ordinance of the � �j 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. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Fulton,� and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Moty Ordinance No. 1078 on file in the office of the City Clerk. r 12 RESOLUTION - re General Plan A.mendment MOTION: Made by Gouncilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-7 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adoptirig General Plan Amendment GPA.-1-71, changing approximately 75 acr�es of land from a low density residential classi- ���� fication to a medium�density residential classification. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Fulton, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Moty Resolution No. 72-7 �n file in the office of the City Clerk. NOR-CA.L A.VIA.TION INC. �:�� MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton authorizing the Mayor to send an appropriate corrununication �'C� to the PUC in support of the Nor-Cal A.viation Inc. A.pplication for a certificate to fly passengers between Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, Sacramento, and 5an Francisco. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s • 0 POLICE DEPARTMENT - Off Campus Education Conference Police Officer Bronson reported on a Conference which he attended recently at the Kellog-West Foundation, located on the campus of California Polytechni'c Institute in Pomona. The purpose of the Conference was to e�lore the possibility of futher extending off campus educational p;rograms throughout the State and across the �� � nation. Officer Brorison was a guest speaker at the Conference and he spoke on how the Chico State Extension Program has.worked. in Redding. He said 'that his presentation was well received and that it was apparently surprising to most of those present that 70°jo of the individuals sta'rting the course in Redding had actually eom- pleted it. Officer Br�onson expressed his thanks for the opportunity the City of Redding has extended to him and his fellow employees. Officer Bronson was �congratulated by members of Council. AWA.RD OF BID - A.uditorium Sound System MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the �recomrriendation of the Director of Public y��� Works that Bid Sched'ule No. 614, A.uditorium Sound System, be awarded to General ilectronics Systems , Inc. on their low bid of $7, 380.00 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Fulton, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Moty C LEA.R CREEK AND!TWIN VIEW SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT FA.CILITIES � -C/ Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Clear Creek and Twin `�`�'` View Sewage Treatment Facilities Report for the month of December, 1g71 . ( ORDINA.NCE - Pertaining to Coin Operated Vending Machines Councilman A.ndersori offered Ordinance No. 1079 for first reading, an ordinance of the C�ity Council of the City of Redding amending ��� Chapter 17 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 17-33 and suU°stituting therefor a new Section 17-33, pertaining to coin operated vending machines . � � 13 RESOLUTION - A.cquisition of Property - Improvement of Rosaline A.ve. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 72-8 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that the public interest and con- venience require the acquisition of certain real property for a public .l�!�(v � improvement, to wit, for street 'and utility purposes in connection with the improvement of Rosaline Avenue. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Fulton, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Moty Resolution No. 72-8 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Fire Protection Services within City jurisdiction MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-9 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding directed to the Board of Supervisors j 7 , J of Shasta County declaring that the City of Redding is providing fire ��l protection services within its jurisdiction. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Gouncilmen - Anderson, Fulton, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Moty Resolution No. 72-9 on file in the office of the City Clerk. .��� 3 L ORDINA.NCE - re One-Way Streets and A.11eys - Mall Project CouriciTmari Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1080 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending ,�� � Chapter 18 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 18-6 and substituting a new Section 18-6, per- taining to one-way streets and alleys. LEA5E OF CITY PROPERTY - U.S. Government General Services Admin. A.t the request of the City A.ttorney action on this item was tabled until `�� � the meeting of February 7th. CITY GENERA.L MUNICIPA.L ELECTION MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman // Fulton 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 A.pril 11, 1972 shall be from 7:00 A .M. to 7:00 P.M. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssociation regional publicity re i.5 � Shasta Lake and Houseboating ICCCNC notice of ineeting to be held in Anderson on Tuesday, � 7 7 January 18th A.pplication for alcoholic beverage license - Adam G, and Evie � ?� D. Godwin, dba Beer Barrel, Anderson A.DJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 8:40 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton, the meeting was adjourned. A.PPROVED: .` , � �\. � ) .°-� L� � / n /y A.TTEST: 1Vlayor Pro Tem .� � ;�/ =-? .� 1������,��6z� ��!�.�_���,�,� C'ity Clerk `�� '