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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1972-02-22 23 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept, & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California February 22, 1972 7:00 P. M. . The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Robert Whitmer , Chief of Polic e. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Donald Palmer of the Redding Rescue Mission. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. A.bsent: Councilman Chatfield. A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works I�irector A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Police Officer O'Hare, and Deputy City Clerk Richter. A.PPROVA L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman A,nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1972, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes COMMUNiCA.TION5 Ruth E. Frazier, R. N. In a letter dated February 4, 1972, Ruth E. Frazier, R.N;. , protest;ed ;�� the manner in which a young boy was handled by attendants of the A.merican Ambulance Co. following an accident. The complaint was referred to the Ambulance Committee for a report on March 6th. Do��ntown Merchants Retail Division In a communication dated February 11 , 1972 , the Downtown Merchants recommend that the organization to govern the promotional aspects of the new Redding Mall be called the Downtown Redding Business Improve- ment A.ssociation with the following persons named to a seven man )/�� A.dvisory Board: Bob Dicker, Edward Bring, Jim Fox, Dick Burton, `y Nick Girimonte, Roy Guenther, and Barry Wright. An outline of a proposed budget was included in the letter . MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the appointments to the A.dvisory Board as recommended. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Shasta Lake Union School District A. letter dated February 7, 1972, from the Shasta Lake Union School �G� District, conveyed appreciation to the Redding Museum League for the A.rt Playday which was conducted recently at the school. Redding Motel A.ssociation Councilman-�.A�nderson abstained from discussion and voting on this item. In a comrriunication dated February 14, 1972, the following resolution was presented by the Redding Motel A.ssociation: "Resolved that the officers of this A.ssociation request of j�Z the Redding City Council, Redding Planning Commission, Shasta County Board of 5upervisors and the Shasta County Planning Commission that a moratorium be put into effect halting construction of additional motels in this immediate . . area." Mr . William Wankowski, President of the A.ssociation, appeared to e�ress the opinions of inembers of the A.ssociation. He stated that since November, 1970, there has been adequate housing to ar,c�om.modate all convention delegates and tourists, He pointed out � 24 � that the construction of new motels will not increase transient occupancy tax revenues to the City but will merely redistribute the sources of such revenues. He suggested that a high rise motel which is now being proposed for the area would spoil the view of the mountains. He a�lso stressed that motels with large meeting rooms are depriving the City Convention Center of revenue. He sai.d the moratorium is not being requested to avoid competition, but to avoid overbuilding such as has occurred in San Francisco and hk�nolulu, and to avoid price wars . He advised that the A.ssociation is working on an extensive advertising program to increase tourism in the area. City Attorney Murphy stated that there is no legal way to impose a moratorium on owners of land, denying them the right to construct a motel in a zone' which permits such use. He pointed out that transient occuparicy tax revenues have increased each year since 1968. � Councilman Denny stated that it is not desirable for municipal government to exercise the type of control suggested over any type of business . He also opposed any restriction which might be accomplished by �zoning. Mayor Moty concluded that while the Council is in sympathy with the plight of motel owners, that no encouragement can be offered as the City A.ttorney has advised that there is no legal way to impose a moratorium on' construction of new motels. PROC LA MA TION MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson authorizing the Mayort'o issue a Proclamation des�ignating February 26, 1972, �� "Sickle Cell A.nemia Day" iri the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.PPROVAL OF A.CCOUNTS PAYABLE A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 16, check nos. 18901 to 19131 , inclusive, in the amount of $231 , 333.06 be approved and paid; and Payroll Register No. 17 ,. check nos. 42644 to 429:2.4 , ;inclusive, � /� / salaries in the amount of $95 , 171 . 04 for the period January 30, 1972 � fU through February 12, 1972 be approved. Total $326,504. 10 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bs ent: C ouncilmen - Chatfield TREA.SURER'5 REPORT / ,/�,, Councilman Andersori submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's �7� A.ccountability for the month ending January 31 , 1972 to be $4,677, 152.61 CLA.IM FOR PERSONA.L INJURY - 2nd hearing Florence M. Bauman - Claim filed 1/3/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by C`ouncilman ��i Fulton that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Florence M. Bauman on January 3, 1972 be denied,and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes SUMMONS AND COMPLA.INT City A.ttorney Murphy reported that a Sumrrions and Complaint has been � „ filed against the City'of Redding, et al by A.gnes E. Tyrrell. Mr, Murphy � � advised that the matter has been referred to the City Insurance Carrier who is taking care of'the defense. ORDINA.NCE - Retail Food Production and Marketing MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny � �� that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1081 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructe'd to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � 25 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Ordinance No. 108�1 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding Sections 15- 11 . 1, 15- 11 .2 and 15-11 .3 to Article II, Chapter 15 , pertaining to retail food production ancl marketing. Votin� was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Fulton, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Ordinance No. 1081 on file in the office of the City Clerk. FINA.NCIAL STA.TEMENT - Fiscal Year ended June 30 , 1971 Finance Director Courtney submitted the Financial Statement for the fiscal year ended June 30 , 1971 , together with A.udit Cominents of the A.uditors, Greenwell & Gandy. Mr. Gandy appeared before Council and reviewed the A.udit Comments ll� in which it was recommended that the warehouse function should be under the supervision of a single department and the City should establish very definite policies with regard• to who should have access to the storage area and who is responsible for inventory shortages . In addition to control policies , the City should establish definite policies with regard to material scraps. With regard to inventory control, the City should consider using planning sheets in conjunction with job work orders for all departments. He praised the new data processing equipment. He also e�ressed appreciation for the cooperation of per sonnel in the City offices during the cours e of the audit. Councilman Anderson observed that any weakness in the physical inventory control should be examined and requested a report on what steps have been taken to correct the problem. City Manager Brickwood stated that the loss of $8,000 worth of copper wire from the Fire Cache over �the three day weekend in Oc.tober, '1970, was due to a theft which has been referred to the Police Department, and was -not the' result of poor inventory control. � WA.TER UTILITY OPERA.TION - Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1971 �� The A.nnual Report of Water Utility Operation for the.fiscal year ended June 30, 1971 was filed. REZONING APPLICA.TIONS - RZ-9-71, RZ-1-?2 , RZ- 10-71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson ,/ that public hearings be set for 7:30 P.M. , March 20 , 1972 re Rezoning /��i- Applications RZ-9-71 , RZ- 1-72 , and RZ-10-71 . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Placer Street Curb; Gutter, .and Sidewalk MOTiON: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny accepting the project of Placer 5treet Curb, Gutter. andw Sidewalk, Bid ,�-.5 � Sc-hedule No. .60$, as being completed satisfaetorily; and instructing�the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLEA.R CREEK AND TWIN VIEW SEWAGE TREA:TIVIENT -FACILI`TIES Public Works Director Ar..ness submitted the Clear-Creek and Twin View �� Sewage Treatment Facilities Report for the month.of January, 1972 . BID OPENING DATE - Parking Structure MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, .seconded by Councilman A.nderson ratifying the change order extending the bid opening date for the Parking �3;/,'� Structure and Site Improvements , Bid Scheclule No. 616 , from March 1 7 to March 8. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MA.LL REROUTING Director of Public Works A.rness reported that extensive publicity has been given to advising the public of change in traffic patterns due to the ��C mall rerouting. He stated that the State Division of Highways 'has worked closely with City forces to accomplish changes in striping and signing. He said the City plans to do additional work to improve the safety of the 26 � � intersection at Gold and California Streets . He said the Traffic Engineer is reviewing problems at the intersection of Tehama and California Streets. Helen Faye Generes expressed concern regarding the safety aspects of the new route and inquirid if the route could be modified easily. City A.ttorney Murphy advised that public hearings on the rerouting were held by the City Couricil and by the State Division of Highways . He said that if there are any design defects on State Route #273 , it is the responsi- bility of the State. He reported that the State adopted a Resolution of Relinquishment of Market Street between Tehama 5treet and Gold Street, and that it was recorded this date. ORDINA.NCE - Designation of one-way streets and alleys Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 1082 for first reading, an�'ordi- nance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 18 of the :�,��- Redding City Code, 1�95g, as amended, by adding a new Section 18-6.1 thereto, pertaining to designation of one-way streets and alleys by. resolu- tion. -� - RESOLUTION - Application for Grant to acquire open-space land MOTION: Made by C;ouncilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-20 be adopted, a resolution of the City Coumcil of the City of Redding authorizing the filing of an application for a grant to acquire open-space land (Benton Parcel 1K and Kutras �� Parc el Year 6 , Turtl:e Bay Property). Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fuiton, a�id Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 72-20 on file in the office of the City Clerk. EMINENT DOMA.IN A.CTION '- =Calaboose Creek Trunk Sewer Line City Attorney Murphy requested consent to settle a portion of eminent domain action City vs. Hightower and Bai{le:y;, Shasta County Superior Court #44357 for a total price of $600.00. He reported that if this request is approved, he'may;be able�to settle two other actions on similar terms . `�' � MOTION: Made by CFouncilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman"A:riderson approving the request and authorizing the City A.ttorney to proceed to acquire the easement� for the payment of $600. 00 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None . A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield RESOLUTION - Closing portion of Market, Yuba, and Butte Streets MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson �� that Resolution No. 72-21 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding closing Market Street between Tehaina Street and y��3 Yuba Street, and closing certain portions of Butte Street and Yuba Street to vehicular traffic pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21101. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 72-21 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ` RESOLUTION - Hilltop Drive Widening MOTION: Made by C;ouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny �(> that Resolution No. 72-22 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of r the City of Redding fi�nding that the public interest and convenience require � ��`� the acquisition of cer�tain real property for a public irnprovement, to_wit, for widening Hilltop .Drive between Cypress Avenue and Industrial Street. (Wickland Realty). E i 27 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson,' Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 72-22 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Certification relating to Park Marina Extension MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-23 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Mayor to issue a right ��(�C� of way certification relating to the Park Marina extension and connection to Cypress Street at Athens A.venue. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absenta Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 72-23 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - re Real Property Transfer Tax Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No, 1083 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Article VI, Chapter 26 , of the Redding City Code, 1959 , as amended, by adding �� =� Sections 26-45 and 26-46, pertaining to real property transfer tax. RESOLUTION - South City Sewer A.D. No. 1968-5 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-24 be adopted, a resolution correcting Assessment Roll in the matter of A.ssessor's Parcel Numbers and ,j� � amounts of A.ssessments in South City Sewer A.ssessment District �T No. 1968-5, City of Redding, County of Shasta, State of California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Eulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None � A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 72-24 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - A.nita-Mahan A..D. No. 1970-1 � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 72-25 be adopted a resolution correcting Assessment Roll in the matter of A.ssessor's Parcel Numbers and A.mounts of A.ssessments in Anita-Mahan Assessment District No. 1970-1 , City of Redding, County of Shasta, State of California. ��,� Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A,bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 72-25 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RE50LUTION - Transmission Scrambler System MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 72-26 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting a Grant of funds made available through the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets A.ct of 1968 administered / by the California Council on Criminal Justice. � � L� Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 72-26 on file in the office of the City Clerk. LEA.SE EXTENSION - U. S. General Services Administration MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the extension of Lease with General Services A.dministration � �� covering 7,390 square feet of land located at 1237 Oregon Street and authorizing the Mayor to sign. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � 28 � A.UDITORIUM CONVENTION CENTER - There was a general discussion concerning the use, and the revenue � generated by the auditorium facility. Council concurred tliat the City enjoys many indirectlbenefits such as 'the transi:ent occizpancy tax, sales tax, circulatio i of money, etc. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Application for A.Tcoholic Beverage Licenses ' � George A., & Josephine Capielo, dba Casa Blanca Motel-Hotel Isabel C. Paiz, dba Isabel's Mexican-Restaiirant ICCCNC minutes� of ineeting of February 15th ancl not'ice of meeting on Marc� 21st in Redding Commun ication and brochure from California Roadside Council re Signs in California ' � A.DJOURNMENT I There being no further business , at the hour of 9:14 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. . A.PPROVED: , � � � �� M � o � r ��A A.TTEST: -.. -1/ %l �..:�f � ��1-�n rn. , . 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