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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1972-10-16 & 1972-10-24 � 146 ; City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California October 16, 1972 Z:00 P.M. A.t the hour of 7:00 PI.M. , there not being a quorum present, the City Clerk adjourned the regular meeting of the Redding City Council to 7:00 P. M. , T:ue:s.'d•ay� October 24, 1972. I � ' ��J- ��,/} � ��.� .�t��✓t• /._.��...f.. .�..>>, i City Clerk �`" i By c��? ��,�?%: Deputy City 'Clerk City Council, Adjourned Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California October 24, 1972 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Police Chief Whitmer . The meeting was callied to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer, A.ssociate Civil Engineer Mathis , Assistant Civil Engineer Hastings, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, A.ssistant Planner Owen, Airports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINL7TES MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the minutes of the regular meeting of October 2 , 1972, as mailed to each Coitncilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes COMMUNICA.TIONS Protests re Park Marina Drive High Rise Buildin� The City Clerk was instructed to file the communications received protesting the proposed high rise building on �-�i� Park Marina Drive, and Council will consider such communications at the time of the public hearing on this matter. � I August H. Gronwoldt, Jr. The communication from Mr. Gronwoldt, Jr . requesting that consideration be given to preservation of present City /�(�� Hall buildirig on Market Street as a building to house the collections �of the Shasta Historical Society was referred to the Civic A.'rts Commission. � I 147 Shasta County Democratic Club A. communication was received from the Shasta County Democratic Club censuring the Redding City Council �� for accepting a flag for the Civic Auditorium from the Elks Club. The Mayor noted that this matter has been discussed previously by Counci 1. No action was taken. Reddin� Centennial A11 Northwest Band Review Ron Largent, General Coordinator for the Redding Centennial A11 Northwest Band Review, explained in detail the event scheduled to be held in R.edding on Saturday, November 11, 1972 , which will include a Band Review Parade at 12 noon and half-time field competition at Thompson Field from 2 to 9 p•m. A.t �� least 18 high school bands will be participating, in- volving approximately 1800 students . The Centennial Committee requests that the parade route be approved and that the route be declared a no-parking area from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Committee further requests a resolution declaring that November 11 be designated "Centennial Band Review Day in Redding:" MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Ander son approving the parade route and leaving the parking issue to the discretion of the Police Chief. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton instructing the City A.ttorney to pre- pare a resolution declaring that November 11 be designated "Centennial Band Review Day in Redding. " The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Redding Elementary School District John F. Clark, Superintendent of the Redding Elementary School District, appeared before Council with respect to safety provisions for: the schools within the City boundaries , Dr. .Glark subnzitted a.re�solution requesting City- Council to take immediate and necessary steps to provide safety controls and police protection for the hazardous intersec- tions in and around the schools of Cypress , Magnolia, and Sequoia. This resolution� was signed by 502 persons, 427 of whom are City of Redding �r esidents . The most crucial intersections, according to Dr . Clark, are: Cypress and Akard, Placer and Pleasant, Magnolia and Placer, and Eureka Way for students attending Manzanita School. Dr . Clark furnished statistics regarding the number of students /%� crossing�Cypress Avenue �at A.kard and Placer at East Streets. Mr. Abrott, Principal of Magnolia School, reported that many motorists .on Placer. Street exceed the speed limit. With respect to the intersection of Cypress and A.kard, it is .requested that the City si�g�nalize the crosswalk with pedestrian push-button control, or provide advance flashing signs with adult guards . It was also recommended that the City provide more signing, emphasizing the �speed limit of 25 miles per hour . � � With respect to the other intersections mentioned, it was felt that more frequent police patrol and adequate signing would probably be sufficient. 148 The Director of Public Works and Chief of Police submitted a Joint Report on Akard-Cypress and other intersections , which included speed zone enforcement by radar , recommended speed zone� changes , suggestions re signalized intersections , adult crossing guards , etc. Detailed recommendations re speed zone� changes on Cypress and Lake Boulevard will be submitted i t the Council meeting of November 6 . Council discussed full signalization of the intersection of Cypress at� A.kard but determined that it would be difficult to achiev'e optim.um efficiency unless -Akard Avenue were realigned, and it is doubtful that such realignment will take place within the next 2 to 5 years . MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the City provide a signalized crosswalk at Cypress and Akard with pedestrian push- button control in the median as well as on each side of Cypress Avenue, and with signal control at Akard for northbound'. traffic entering Cypress A.venue. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that four way stop signs be installed at the intersection of East and Placer Streets . The Vote: � Unanimous'; Ayes Police Chief Whitmer as sured Council of the continued cooperation of his Department with respect to speed control in the vicinity of schools. � A.t the hour of 8:20 P:M. , Mayor Moty left the meeting and Vice Mayor Chatfield assumed the Chair. I CONTINUED PUBLIG HEA.RING - re Off-Street Parking Requirements I i The hour of 8:00 P.M. having arrived, Vice Mayor Chatfield opened the Continued Public Hearing pertaining to Off-5treet Parking Requirements . i Planning Director Harris requested that the Public Hearing f� � be continued to November 6 , 1972 to allow sufficient time for coxnments to be received frorri developers , engineers , architects and designers , regarding their reactions to the proposed ci anges in the off-street parking requirements . MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilmari Denny that the Public Hearing pertaining to Off-Street Parking Requirements be continued to 8:00 P. M. , November 6, 1972 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes HILLTOP DRIVE ANNEX NO. 4 Planning Director Harris submitted the following documents pertaining to Hilltop Drive A.nnex No. 4: Resolution !,No. 30 of the Local A.gency Formation Commission of the Courity of Shasta approving annexation of Hilltop Drive A.nnex No. ;4 to the City of Redding Formal pet�ition of property owners in Hilltop Drive A.nnex � �� No. 4 requesting annexation to the City of Redding � RESOLUTION - re Protest Hearing MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilmari Denny that Resolution No. 72-83 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding { 149 giving .notice of proposed a.nnexation to the City of Redding of uninhabited territory described herein and designated ''Hilltop Drive A.nnex No. 4" and giving notice of the time and place for hearing of protests thereto. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 72-83 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Public Hearing set for 7:30 P. M. , Monday, .December 18, 1972• APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 8, check nos. 22353 to 22627, inclusive, in the amount of $245,211.24 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 8, check nos . 47744 to 48034, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $103, 382 .64 for the period September 24, �a� 1972 through October 7, 1972 be approved. Total $348,593. 88 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty TREASUR.ER'S REPOtZ.TS Councilman Anderson submitted reports showing Total Treasurer's Accountability for the month ending A.ugust 31 , 1972 to be $4, 943.473. 71 and for the month ending September 30, 1972 to be $4,870,750.70. �/�C'� CLA.IMS FOR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY - lst hearing E. C. Floyd - Claim filed 10/3/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that action on the Claim for Damages filed by E. C. Floyd be tabled until the meeting of �� November 6 , 1972 , at the request of the City Insurance Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Donald D, King - Claim filed 10/3/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Donald D. King on October 3, 1972 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 November 20, 1972 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Lucinda I. Houck - Claim filed 10/13/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Personal Injury la� filed by Lucinda I. Houck on October 13, 1972 be re- ferred 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 November 20, 1972 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C LA.IM FOR DA.MA.GE - 2nd hearing Gilbert E. Bell - Claim filed 7/31/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damage filed by �� Gilbert E. Bell on July 31, 1972 be denied,. and that the claimant be so informed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes i 150 Mr. Bell was in the audience and was advised-that the City Insurance Comrriittee recommendation for denial of the Claim was based on the Rules and Regulations of the Sanitat'ion Division, as stated at a previous =meeting, and that although it was determined that the statement made by an employee of the Sanitation Division was in- accurate, i:t had no bearing on the decision. Mr. Bell was furthe�r advised that he would be notified by letter as to the time limitation for filing a court action; if he should ehoase�to do so. � ORDINANCE - re Special Meetings MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of O�rdinance No. 1102 be waived, and that,in�tli:e�.la-bsence of the City A.ttorney, �the City Manager be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilrrian Fulton /�� that Ordinance No. 1'102 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of � the City of Redding amending A.rticle II of Chapter 2 of the Red'ding City Code, 1959 , as amended, by repealing Section 2-48, pertaining to special meetings of City Council. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Moty Ordinance No. 1102 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - re RZ'i'8'72 MOTION: Made by Clouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that full reading of Ordinance No. 1103 be waived, and that, in the absence of the City A.ttorney, the City Manager be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Urianimous Ayes � MOTION: Made by Clouncilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton �� that Ordinance No. 1103 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-8 151 _ __ . . _. AWARD OF BID - Pickup Trucks and Cab and Chassis w/Fire Rescue Body MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 652 for Pickup Trucks and Cab and Chassis with Fire /�J Rescue Body be awarded to International Harvester Company on their low aggregate bid of $14, 590.22 , sales tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Gouncilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty CITY GARAGE PARKING Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commis sion that a one-way circulation pattern .�(��f� be adopted in the 1400 block California Street garage to reduce con- " � � flicts , and that angle parking be installed in the new 1500 block �/-�j� � Market Street garage. Mr. Hamilton indicated that staff would like additional time to study these recomrriendations . With the approval of Council, Vice Mayor Chatfield referred the matter to staff for further investigation and report back to Council at a later date. CI_;EAR CREEK AND TWIN VIEW SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIE5 REPORT Public Works Director Arness submitted the Clear Creek and Twin View �� Sewage Treatment Facilities Report for the month of September , 1972 . NOTICE OF COIVIPLETION = Striping and Marking at RMA. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting the project re striping and marking of Runway, Taxiway, lj� and Terminal Area at Redding Municipal Airport, Bid Schedule No. 640, as being completed satisfactorily, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , SHARON A.VENUE-LELA.ND COURT SEWER A.SSES5MENT DISTRICT In a memo to Council dated October 18, 1972, Public Works Director Arness reported that property owners of 62 .58% of the land area have , signed the petition for the proposed Sharon Avenue-Leland Court Sewer � `�� Assessment District. It is requested that Council authorize the Depart- ment of Public Works to proceed with this project and to retain special counsel to prepare the necessary documents. MOTION: .Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny authorizing the Department of Public Works to proceed with this project and to retain special counsel to prepare the necessary documents , The Vote: Unanimous A.yes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Park Marina Drive,. Phase IV MOTION: .Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting the project re Park Marina Drive, Fhase-I.V, Bid Schedule �(�.�� No. 629 , as.being completed satisfactorily, and authorizing the City ( Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re acquisitions or abandonments . � _ Councilrnan Denny offered Ordinance No. 1104 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 24 of the Redding City Code, 1959 , as amended, by adding Sections ��(' 24-1 . 1 thereto, pertaining to acquisitions or abandonments for street widening or realignment projects. i 152 REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Lease Extension - Redding Radio Controlled Model A.ircraft Club //� MOTION: Mad'e by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the'extension of lease between the City of Redding ��Li and Redding Radio Controlled Model A.ircraft Club at Redding Muni- � cipal Airport for an additional period of one year , to terminate on October 31 , 1973. , and authorizing the Vice Mayor to execute said document on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - A.ssignment and Extension of � Restaurant Leas e - Mr, and Mr s. � ! R. W. Dugger Airports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the �/�� Airports Commission that Council approve the Consent to Assignment �. of Lease of the restaurant at Redding Municipal A.irport from Mrs. <:�/G� Sally Anderson to Robert Walter� Dugger and Clessee C. Dugger, and that the lease be extended; said lease to run from October 24, 1972, to November 23, 1974. MOTION: Made by G,ouncilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the Consent to Assignment of Lease and Extension of Lease as recomx7iended by the Airports Commission herein, and authorizing the Vice Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROSALINE A.VENUE In a memo clated October 13, 1972 , City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the construction of Rosaline Avenue has been completed for some time but acceptance has been delayed until the necessary title could be conveyed by Mercy Hospital to the City of Redding. Mr, Murphy stated he now has a Grant Deed for the bulk of the street, together with a street and utility easerrient for the small remainder and, in addition, a license from Mercy Hospital to the City in connec- tion with a s�torm drain ditch which is a necessary appurtenance to the street. He recommends that Council accept and approve these docu- ments; adopt a resolution accepting Rosaline Avenue for maintenance and repair; and accept the construction project as complete and authorize the payment �by the City of Redding to Mercy Hospital of the balance of the City's share of construction costs , which amounts to the sum of $15 , 053 . 00. � L //� � MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton � �� accepting and approving the Grant Deed and Easement and License from Mercy Hospital perta'ining to Rosaline A.venue. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Rosaline Avenue MOTION: Made by C;ouncilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolutiori No. 72-84 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting Kosaline A.venue into the City street system for maintenance and operation by the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Coixncilmen - None Absent: Councilmei - Moty Resolution No. 72-84 on file in the office of the City Clerk. At the hour of 8:55 P�M. , Mayor Moty returned to the meeting and assumed the Chair. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson accepting the Rosaline Avenue construction as complete and authorizing the payment by the City of Redding to Mercy Hospital of the balance of the Cit�y's share of construction costs , which amounts to the sum of $15 , 053. 00. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 153 A.SSIGNMENT OF A.GREEMENT - Water Service to Lake Redding Golf Course MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny consenting to and approving the assignment of agreement for untreated water service to Lake Redding Golf Course from Ernest B. �� and Helen L. Kelsay to Vincent Gale and Janice Gale and Ellis K. and Grace Carolyn Lawrence, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said assignment on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Public Parking Lot No. 7 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-85 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding extending special rental arrangements established by Resolution No. 72-37 applicable to Public Parking Lot ��`�� No. 7. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 72-85 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Shasta-Cascade Publicity re Sacramento River, et al f�/ Communication from State Department of Public Health �� declaring Shasta County a rabies area A.pplications to PUC by Pacific Gas and Electric Company �7CJ� re rate increases for gas and electric service Communications from League of Women Voters of Redding � �� to Planning Commission pertaining to zoning restrictions along the river Application for Alcoholic Beverage License: Rodeway Inn, 2300 Hilltop Drive Twin View Market, 984 Twin View Blvd. � 7� Pioneer Liquor Store, 1365 Market Street A.BC Grocery, 2810 We`st Street Public Utilities Commis sion Notices J C� re Compliance with the Environmental Quality A.ct ``'� 7/ re Grade of Railroads with public streets City of Torrance Resolution protesting unsightly power poles � �� on residential streets Building A.ctivity Report for September , 1972 1 �L� UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Radar Units for Speed Control A discussion was held regarding the appropriateness of the City acquiring additional radar units for speed control. The Mayor sug- f�� gested that the City Manager and the Police Chief review this matter and return to Council with a recommendation. t 154 ADJOURNMENT There beirig no further business , at the hour of 9:15 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield, the meeting was adjourned. ' A.PPROVED: r ATTEST: ; � . i � � , � � � i; l-r,cr:Lt,`c% �i/ -�S-�-cL.s.�/-�•�� '-�Cit�y Clerk j ; � �� i I t � � , i i i � I i