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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1972-04-17 56 City Council, Regular Meeting , Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California Aprill7, 1972 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Robert Mors s . I The invocation was offered by the Reverend T. W. Hendrix, Pastor of Redding Christian IChurch The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Vice Mayor Chatfield with the following Councilmen present: Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Absent: CouncilmeniA.nder:son and Moty Also present were City Manager Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Planning ,Director Harris , A.ssistant City Engineer Lang�;�.A.irports Manager McCall, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINLTTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the minutes of the regular meeting of A�pril 3, 1972 and of the special meeting of April 7, 1972, as mailed to each , Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , ,. C OMMUNICA TIONS � Redding Host Lions Club MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the request of the Redding Host Lions Club that �� the busines s license fee be waived for the acrobatic show "Europoraina" to be sponsored by the Redding Host Lions Club on July 16, 1972 at the Sheriffs Posse Rodeo Grounds . The Vote� Unanimous A.yes A.sphalt Cowboys MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman ��-� Fulton approving the request of the A.sphalt Cowboys re use of the Posse Grounds for the Royal West Shows Carnival scheduled for the period �May 31 through June 4, and waiving all business license fees . �The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Redding Chamber of Commerce Sid Cowgill, Manager of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, submitted the proposal of the Recreation and Tourism Com- mittee of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce regarding rehabilitation of the Turtle Bay Concrete Structure. The project would consist of four phases: Phase I - Cleaning up of the area Phase II - Installation of flooring and walkway Phase III - Construction of waterfall �("�� Phase IV - Construction of a reflection pool A pen and ink drawing of the project was shown to Council. Mr. Cowgill stated that the cost of completing this project by contract is estimated to be $60, 000. However, it is possible that the cost could be reduced significantly through the use of volunteer labor and donated equipment and materials. The proposal regarding breakdown of costs of each phase is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Cowgill said the Chamber is requesting Council approval of the project concept. The Chamber will then return to Council within 90 days with more precise cost figures. Mr. Cowgill stated that it is anticipated that there will be a mini- mum request for funds from Council. There will be a public subscription for funds in addition to donations of services and supplies by local trades and material suppliers � i i 57 Vic Panks, a member of the Chamber Committee, urged that the structure be restored because of its historical significanc e. Councilman Denny said that although he is in favor of pro- ceeding with rehabilitation of the structure, he thinks that prior to making a decision regarding the Chamber proposal, Council and staff may wish time for other plans to be sub- mitted. Mr. Denny also noted that Council had received other proposals previously and perhaps these should be reviewed. Councilman Fulton said he felt the other plans that were submitted were not realistic and that Council should encourage the Chamber to proceed with their proposal. Vice Mayor Chatfield said he favors rehabilitating the struc- ture but thinks it would be advantageous to have a full Council present before making a decision on the Chamber proposal. With the approval of Council, the matter was referred to staff for study and report back to Council at the meeting of May l . COMMISSION REA.PPOINTMENTS Vice Mayor Chatfield submitted the recorr�nendation of Mayor Moty regarding reappointment of Commission Members to the Civic A.rts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and Traffic and Parking Commission. �� .7 Councilman Fulton noted that some of these members have been on the respective Commissions for a great length of time and he feels that perhaps there are other people in the community who would be interested in serving. Councilman Fulton suggested that the young people be given an opportunity to serve. Action on this item was tabled. APPROVA.L OF A.CCOUNTS PAYA.BLE A.ND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 20, check nos . 19708 to 19902 , inclusive, in the amount of $133, 883.41 be approved and /O/ paid, and that Payroll Register No. 21, check nos. 43753 to 44037, �� inclusive, salaries in the amount of $96,651.02 for the period March 26, 1972 through A.pril 8, 1972 be approved. Total $230, 534.43 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson and Moty CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - lst hearing Redding School District - Claim filed 4/12/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Council- man Fulton approving the Claim for Damages filed by the �� Redding School District on April 12, 1972 in the amount of $37. 88, based on the recommendation of the City Insurance Committee, and authorizing the Finance Director to pay same . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re RZ-9-71 and RZ-1-72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny , /� that full reading of Ordinance No. 1085 be waived, and the City Attorney � `�`�' be instructed to scan same. � The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 58 MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 1085 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code , 1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. �(RZ-9-71 and RZ-1-72) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson and Moty Ordinance No. 1085 on file in the office of the City Clerk. I ORDINA.NCE - re RZ- 10-71 Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 1086 for first reading, an /�� ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding.(RZ- 10-71) PLA.NNED DEVELOPMENT A.PPLICATION - PD-1-72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman �� Fulton that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , May 15 , 1972 re Planned�Development A.pplication PD-1-72. The Vote: Unani- mous Ayes OFF STREET PA.RKING - Core A.rea Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the report of the Traffic and Parking Commission with respect to changing the "No Parking" time limits imposed by Resolution No. 4317 from "between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m." to "between 12 midnight and 6:00 a-.m'." . The Commission believes that this change would= help the polic-e� ', � �� patrol without undue hardship on parke.rs . � � • �f � � -• Sgt. Dawson said it is felt that the "No Parking" time limits on Lot No. 2 (acros s from Memorial Hospital on East Street) and Lot No. 9 (behind Dickers) should remain the same as they are now posted (2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. ) He noted that Lot No. 5 (the former site of the Ca:rnegie Library) is not covered by Resolution No. 4317 so would not be affected by this recomt-siended change of hours . MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving thelrecommended change as outlined herein, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimou�s Ayes � TOPICS FUNDS A.ssistant City Engineer Lang advised Council that the City is required to advise the State Department of Public Works of the City's intention to either use or release Redding's share of the apportionment of Federal TOPICS funds which amount to: � 7� � I $31 , 792. for fiscal year 1971-72 31,792 . for fiscal year 1972-73 I MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny authorizing the Director of Public Works to inform the State Department of Public Works of the City's intent to use the aforesaid apportioned funds for for TOPICS Study and/or Improvement Projects. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes REJECTION OF BID - Phase VI, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton �� rejecting the only legal bid received on Bid Schedule No. 619, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk, Phase VI, and authoriz�ing the Department'of Public Works to readvertise this project. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � I 59 NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Improvements to Auditorium Sound System MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton , `�� n accepting the project re Impr:overxients to A.uditorium 5ound System, �f �'f Bid Schedule No. 614, as being completed satisfactorily, and authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s QUIT CLAIM DEED - Five Counties Housing Corporation MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny �� approving the Quit Claim Deed from City of Redding to Five Counties Housing Corporation and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes REDDING MUNICIPA.L AIRPORT - Permit Extension - Soaring Club MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton � j �'/ approving extension of permit for Shasta-Enterprise Soaring Club re use of land at Redding Municipal A.irport, said permit to terminate on A.pril 21 , 1973. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes LEGISLATION - A. B. 452 - retirement benefits for safety employees MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton �7� that Council go on record as opposing A.. B. 452 , re changes in retirement benefits for all policemen and firemen, and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to so advise Senator Marler and Assemblywoman Pauline Davis . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATION - S. B. 409 - re sale of revenue bonds MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny endorsing and supporting S.B . 409 re sale of revenue bonds, and author- a7� izing the City Manager and City Attorney to so advise Senator Marler and Assemblywoman Pauline Davis . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT - Business Improvement A.rea Board MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton ; /�� approving an amendment to agreement between the City of Redding and �7 the Parking and Business Improvement Area Board, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - Establishment of Bird Sanctuaries Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1087 for first reading, an i��U� ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding A.rticle IV, entitled "Wild Birds" , l� � to Chapter 5, including Sections 5-43 through and including 5-46 , providing for the protection of wild birds and the establishment of designated Bird Sanctuaries. RESOLUTION - re Special Rental Arrangements in Public Parking Lot No. 7 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-37 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ,n of the City of Redding in relation to the establishment of special rental ��`/ arrangements applicable to Public Parking Lot No. 7 pursuant to Section 18-59. 1 of the Redding City Code. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson and Moty Resolution No. 72-37 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssociation publicity re salmon �r�� fishing on the Sacramento River 60 I � 77 ICCCNC minutes of ineeting of March 21 , 1972 Communication from Lt. Gene Toten, Director, ��,� STOP Program, and booklet containing letters of commendation re STOP Program A.pplications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: � 7� International Investment & Development Corp. , dba Doc's Hilltop Skyroom El Bo Room Fa�r'xner',s jFood Stores BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mrs . Purley Harrison appeared before Council in support of a letter of complaint she had filed with the City Clerk at 5:'OOP.M. this date. LlL� �' Vice Mayor Chatfield recommended that, because of the late receipt of the letter, it be referred to staff for review and re-submission at the meeting of May l . Mrs . Harrison was agreeable to this pro- cedure. � A.DJOURNME NT 'There being no further business , at the hour of 8:15 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton, the meeting was adjourned to 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, A.pril 18, 1972. ' APPROVED: ' 7 � , .G. _ ' v ' ,�/' . �, ice Mayor A.TTEST: ,i '� �j�,� /� � ! 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