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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1972-06-05 80 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California ; June 5 , 1972 7:00 P. M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Tom Riley,' Parks Director. ` I . r The invocation was� offered by Elder Norman Sharp, Seventh Day A.dventist Church. ` The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Vice' Mayor Chatfield with the f�ollowing Councilmen present: Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield. A.bsent: May;o:r Moty. A.lso present were City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director Arness , Planning Director Harris , Parks Director Riley, Airports Manager McCall, Assistar� Planner Owen, and Deputy City Clerk Richter . � A PPROVA L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by' Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular rrieeting of May 15 , 1972 , as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C OMMUIVICA.TIONS Musicians' Protective Union �/� A communication dated May 12, 1972, was received frorri Musicians' Protective Union requesting all-out support for an area-wide effort for "The Center". Redding Softball League MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, ' seconded by a�� Councilman Fulton approving the request of the Redding Softball League to sell beer at their concession stand in the Softball complex during the Redding Invitational Tournament on June 16, 17, 18, and the Shascade Invitational Tournament on July 21 , 22 , 23. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes I� A.PPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYA.BLE A.ND PAYROLL MOTION: Made byj Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 23, check nos. 20308 to 20497, inclusive in. the amount of $78;880. 19 be approved and paid, jDG and that Payroll Register No. 24; check nos. 44612 to '44886 inclusive, salaries in the amount of $96 ,785 . 57 for the period May 7, 1972 through May 20, 1972 be approved. Total $175,665. 76 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Coixn�cilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton; and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty ' � TREASURER'5..� REPORT ��,�G Councilman Anderson submitted a� report showing Total Treasurer's � Accountability for the month ending April 30, 1972 to be $5, 344, 851 .93. � CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AND PERSONA.L INJURY - lst hearing Mr s . A.. B. Hood - Claim filed 5/12/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman ��J Fulton that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Mrs . A.. B. Hood on May 12 , 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 Jul�r_ 3�;; ;1972'.� The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 81 Paul Maxim - Claim filed 5/22/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the recommendation of the Insurance l�`� Committee and authorizing payment in the amount of $96.58 on the Claim for Damages filed by Paul Maxim on May 22, 1972 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - 2nd hearing A.lvena M. Rozum - Claim filed 4/17/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Council- �.��' man Denny that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Alvena M. Rozum on April 17, 1972 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Arthur Feise - Claim filed 5/ 11/72 � City Attorney Murphy reported that the Claim for Damage ��j filed by Arthur Feise on May 11 , 1972 has been settled by the Insurance Carrier. AWA.RD OF BID - Parking Meters MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson accepting the recomrriendation of the Director of Finance that Bid Schedule No. 630, Parking Meters , be awarded to Traffic A.ppliance Corporation on their low net bid for Model 60 meters in / Oj the amount of $102. 37 less $10. 00 trade-in for the double meters , and $52 .50 less trade-in for the single meters . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty REZONING RZ-2-72 - Otto Bouma MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by C.ouncilman l �[� Fulton that a public hearing be held at 7:30 P. M, on June 19, 1972 on Rezoning A.pplication RZ-2-72 by Otto Bouma. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes SWIMMING POOL CONCESSION STAND Consideration of the recoxYunendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission that the lease for the Redding Swin�zing Pool Concession ��� Stand be offered to Redding Swim Club was tabled until the meeting of June 19th to allow the Redding City Employees' Association to cubmit a written request. A staff report was also requested. MONOLITH The Redding Recreation and Parks Commission recommended that the Monolith be retained as it is with appropriate maintenance. Otis Hackett of A.nderson appeared before Council and stated that the Monolith is a beautiful piece of industrial architecture and is the one structure,which should be preserved as a monument to the construction ��� of Shasta Dam. He suggested that it really belongs to all of the comrriunities along the river which have ben:efiteel by the Dam and that ��U� those cities should help refurbish, beautify and maintain the structure. He said labor could be donated by various labor unions and that cash donations could be solicited from industrialists who worked on the Dam. He suggested that one room be sealed off and 'glassed for a visitor center and that the building be cleaned, painted and landscaped. Councilman Denny observed that the proposals Mr. Hackett suggested are in line with the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Cornmission which.he .supports . Councilman Chatfield stated that the Monolith should be properly identified if it is retained. He referred the proposal to Planning Director Harris for review. �I 1 I 82 ! NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Midtown Project No. 1 ,Bid Schedule No. 609 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman 1��� Fulton accepting the project re Midtown Project No. 1 - Traffic Rerouting and Und�ergrounding of Utilities - Bid Schedule No. 609, as being completed satisfactorily, and authorizing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.WA.RD OF BID - IPark Marina Drive Extension, Phase IV MOTION: Made by Councilman A:nd'e'r.son„ seconded by Councilman Denny accepting the recomrriendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 629 construction of Park Marina Drive Extension, Phase.IV be awarded' to J. F. Shea Company, Inc . , on their low bid of $;104,480. 00, subject to approval by the Federal `�`�� � Highway Administration. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilrrien - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty PUBLIC HEARING - Variance A.pplication V-1-72 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Vice Mayor Chatfield opened the Public Hearing on Variance A.pplication V- 1-72 The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: , ��`�/°� Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Report of Planning Dir ector dated June 1 , 1972 The City C;lerk advised Council that one written protest was received from Harold Ruppert. A letter favoring the Variance was received from Albert A.. Geiger . The Vice Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor . Planning Director Harris reviewed his report to Council dated June 1 , 1972 , which report is made a part of these minutes by reference. He e�lain�ed that Don Rochlitz filed a variance application in January, +equesting permission to expand his lawful noncon- forming use (truck repair shop and outdoor storage of parts and equipment) at 4580 Cedar Road. A. field inspection revealed that construction was under way on an addition to Mr. Rochlitz' repair shop although no building permit had been issued; and Mr. Rochlitz was advis ed that before a building permit could be issued, it i ould be necessary for him to obtain a variance to allow the expansion. Mr . Harrils illustrated the property, located between E1 Reno lane and R�iviera Drive on the west side of Cedar Road, on the Vu Graph., He advised that the ;Planning Commission had conduct- ed a publie hearing on the variance application on February 8, 1972• This heari'ng was continued in order for the staff to work with the applicant. ' The Plannin� Commission reopened the. publie hearing on A.pri1 11 . Mr. Rochlit'z objected to`tlie-,c;oridition`r'ecoxnmended by`staff � requiring the construct�ion �of.a visuai screen_tha:t .would.liriiit.-o:r: . reduce--the-injurious effects on the surrounding neighborhood. When Mr. Rochlitz indicated that he would refuse to comply with any condition imposing a visual screen, the Planning Commission denied the variance. On April 1I8, 1972 , an appeal from the decision of the Planning Commission was filed by Stephen C. Birdlebaugh, attorney, on behalf of Don Rochlitz. Mr. Harris advised Council that the staff � � 83 has since met with Mr. Rochlitz regarding screening of the property. He submitted a revised Exhibit "A" diagram dated June 5 , 1972 , showing an alternative screening plan to be accomplished by a six-foot fence on the property line on the Riviera Drive frontage, and a combination of trees and shrubs for screening the higher elevations along E1 Reno Lane and Cedar Road, as proposed by Mr. Rochlitz . Planning Director Harris recommended that Council accept the appeal, find the criteria for a variance are in evidence and approve the variance with the condition that screening be installed as suggested by Mr. Rochlitz . Mr. Ed Word stated that Don Rochlitz is a good neighbor and that in his opinion, he should be allowed to continue his business as is , or be remunerated. Mr. Birdlebaugh e�lained that the business is not being expanded, but that the employees who have been working on equipment in the open yard, will be able to work more comfortably in the new building. He said Mr. Rochlitz would agree to the screening as outlined by the staff, but that he would prefer to install planting one-foot into the right of way as he might install a chain link fence at a later date. He would prefer an alternative of planting on El Reno Lane or along the west property line. Mr. Arness and Mr. Harris indicated that these changes would be acceptable. Mr. George Greenleaf, 1047 Liberty St. , Vice Chairman of the 1��� Planning Comm.ission advised that the Planning Corz�7ission had been sympathetic with Mr. Rochlitz . However , as a matter of principle and a sense of obligation to the entire City, the Commission denied the request when Mr. Rochlitz refused to accept a condition regarding screening. He said the proposal as presented tonight would meet:the requirements of the Planning Commission. At the request of Councilman Denny, City Attorney Murphy read Section 30-18, 5a, of the Municipal Code re Nonconforming uses. Mr. Murphy stated that this reference applies to an increase in quantity and nature of business . He said he is confidant that the alternative suggested would have the approval of the neighbors , Mr. Rochlitz, and the Planning Commission. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the appeal be accepted; that the criteria for a variance are in evidence; that the variance be approved subject to the following conditions to which the property owner agreed: . l . A six-foot fence be constructed along Riviera Drive as shown on Exhibit "A.". 2 . Planting of shrubs and trees along E1 Reno Lane and Cedar Road, one-foot into the right of way where such right of way exists . 3. Planting at the intersection of E1 Reno Lane and Cedar Road to be on a twenty foot property line radius to insure � adequate sight distance. 4. Screen planting along west property line as shown on diagram or as an alternative, along El Reno Lane west of the Rochlitz property. The alternative is to be permitted on mutual agreement of City Staff and the adjacent property owner . 5 . Planting to be accomplished by December lst, 1972 , and subject to periodic review as to screening. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 84 TRAFFIC SIGNA.L - Shasta and Court Streets Director of Public�W�orks Arness reported that the studies of traffic volumes made sinee traffic was rerouted around the Mall show that Court Street traffic has increased by approximately 3, 000 vehicles per day. The inte'rsection now just barely meets the volume warrant for an isolated intersection. He advised that the Chairman of the Traffic and Parking Comrrlission concurs with his recomxYiendation that the signals at this intersection be reactivated. Councilman Fulton, opposed the recommendation stating that the blinking signal is adequate and that the reactivating of the signal jj�� would slow traffic �unnecessarily. Councilman Denny!and Councilman Anderson concurred that with the increase of traffic on Court Street generated by the Mall re- routing, it is difficult for east-west traffic to cros's Cou"r't Str'eet at peak hours . ; MOTION: Ivlade by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the signals at Shasta and Court Streets be reactivated. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - Fulton, and Chatfield A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Council requested 'that more studies be made of the traffic pattern on Court Street ani that a report be submitted. PUBLIC WORK5 MONTHLY PLA.NNING REPORT �/�7 Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Monthly Planning Report for the month of May, 1972 . MIDTOWN PROJECT NO. 1 - Electrical Services Director of Public Works Arness advised that no bids were received on Bid Schedule No. 622 for the installation of Electrical Services to existing buildings in Midtown Project No. l . He reported that the Government Code, Section 37904 states in part,"If no bids are ��� received the legislative body may have the project done without further complyinglwith this chapter." He requested permission to negotiate with three or more contractors to secure informal bids to perform the wo"rk. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton authorizing� the staff to negotiate with three or more contractors to �,secure informa�l bids to perform the work as originally propo�ed under Bid Schedule No. 622, and to proceed without further compliance with Chapter 6 of Ihe Government Code. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Calaboose Creek Sewer Line Replacement MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny acce.pting tlie project re construction of Calaboose Creek Sewer c�/ , Line Replacement, Bid Schedule No. 615 , as being completed satis- vactorily, and authorizing the City Clerk to file the No'cice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes COMMENDA.TION - Redding Water Utility The Redding Water Utility received a commendation from American ��� Water Works Association for employees working the entire year of ���� 1971 without a disabling injury accident. � The Council extencled congratulations and appreciation to the Water Utility Division fo'r their excellent record. � CLAIM - Ward Eugene Fisher, Jr. City A.ttorney Murphy reported that Shasta County Counsel Robert Rehberg has received a release from Ward Eugene Fisher , Jr. , on ��p'� all Claims against the City, County, and State, 'on his Claim filed filed with the City Clerk on January 18, 1972. I { 85 ROSA.LINE AVENUE - Construction MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the A.greement with Mercy Hospital re construction ,i�� of Rosaline Avenue and authorizing the Finance Director to make �> payment when the job is complete, and authorizing the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes OUTER MA.RKER SITE - Redding Municipal A.irport MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the letter agreements with Roland Robinson and Mertice J/� Presleigh re acquisition of property and access for Redding Municipal A.irport Outer Marker and authorizing the City Ma.yor to execute ' � the escrow. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the agreement with the A.nderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District for alternate access to the Outer Marker Site, and authorizing the Vice Mayor to sign. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION.- Lake Boulevard A.cquisition MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 72-44 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that the public interest and � �(� necessity require that acquisition of certain real property for a public improvement, to wit, street and utility relocation purposes on Lake , Boulevard. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty MIDTOWN PROJECT NO. 1 - Undergrounding Fire Alarm System ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the agreement with the Redding Redevelopment Agency re undergrounding of Fire A1arm System in Redding Midtown Project No. 1 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS A.pplications for A.lcoholic Beverage Licenses Redding PayLes s For Drugs , Inc. / 7� Richard Corradetti, dba Corradetti's Eugene D. & Joan C . Stich, dba Shas-Cade Distr. Co. Communication fr.�m California Department of:•Public Works , ���,j� advising that TOPICS funds apportioned to the City of Redding �r for 7�-72 & 72-73, will be allocated from Federal TOPICS funds U.S. Coast Guard Department of Transportation Notice of ��C�' proposed bridge across Sacramento River near Corning and / removal of existing bridge ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 9:18 P. M. , on the rnotion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. A.P OVED: Ma o A.TTEST: ., �'�i� G .-:�� �� ./�'�'�.� �.� .,Z� City Clerk `� , /, , BY ���G� (�t- ,����: Deputy