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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1972-11-06 155 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California November 6 , 1972 7:00 P. M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Ted Voges and his group of Webelos , Pack 44 of Manzanita School. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. Absent: Councilman A.nderson Also present were City Attorney Murphy, Public Works Director Arness , Planning Director Harris , A.ssociate Planner Owen, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, 5treet Superintendent Galusha, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, .1972 and of the adjourned regular meeting of October 24, 1972, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNICA.TIONS Disabled American Veterans MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Council- xnan Fulton approving the request of Mt. Lassen Chapter �3� #128, Disabled American Veterans, to sell Foreget-me-nots in the City of Redding on November 9 , 10, and 11 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Redding Elementary School District A letter of appreciation was received from the Redding „ Elementary School District Board of Trustees and Super- �,/u � intendent with respect to safety controls authorized at Akard and Cypres s and Placer and East Streets . Shascade Association for the Retarded, Inc. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton authorizing the Mayor to write a letter of support for the Shascade A.ssociation for the Retarded for their Grant A.pplication to the California ��� Developmental Disabilities Project and Service Funds for transpor.tation to cultural, social and recreational activities iri the Redding area. The Vote: Unanimous A.y e s PROC LAMATION MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman ���� Fulton approving the Proclamation re "Centennial Band Review Day" , ��� �' November 11, 1972 , and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The �/-1 Vote: Unanimous A.yes APPROVAL OF A.CCOUNTS PA.YABLE AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Accounts Payable Register No. 9 , check nos . 22628 to 22855, inclusive, in the amount of $134,557 . 88 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 9, check nos . 48035 to 48303, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $102, 111 .81 for the period October 8, 1972 through /�Cf October 21 , 1972 . Total $236, 669.69 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson 156 C LA.IMS FOR DAMAGES - 1 st hearing E. A.. Adams - Claim filed 10/24/72 MOTION: ,Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by /,��' Councilma'n Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by E. A. A.dams on October 24, 1972 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s David Owens - Claim filed 10/4/72 MOTION: 'Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by ��� Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by David Owens on October 4, 1972 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes E. C. Floyd - Claim filed 10/3/72 MOTION: iMade by Councilman Denny, seconded by ��� Councilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damages filed by E. C. Floyd on October 3, 1972 be denied, and that the claima:nt be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Florence Faggella - Claim filed 10/31/72 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the Claim for Damages filed �:�� by Florenee Faggella on October 31 , 1972 in the amount of $42 .8'1 , and instructing the City Clerk to so advise the City Insurance �Carrier . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CLA.IM FOR PERSONAL INJURY - 2nd hearing Mrs . Willodean Waterman - Claim filed 9/18/72 MOTION: �Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by �=� :� Councilmaiz Denny that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by IVI'rs . Willodean Waterman on September 18, 1972 be denied, and that the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes COMMUNICA.TIONS I continued from Page 155 Helen Faye Generes In a letter to Council dated October 30, 1972 , Helen Faye Generes alleged that she dismissed Superior Court Case No. 36685 �with the understanding the City of Redding would waive costs of $52 .05 in Case No. 36686, pay her costs in No. 36685 ,and deed her thewedge of City property adjoining her land o i East Street. o�,s��' City Attorney Murphy, in a memo to Council dated October � 31, 1972, reviewed the events concerning the Court Cases referred to and stated that he had not agreed to waive the costs of Case No. 33686 nor had he agreed to the City deeding a small we'dge of City property to Mrs . Generes . A.fter considerable discussion, Mayor Moty requested Council- man Denny to meet with Mrs. Generes , the City Manager, and the City A.ttorney and report back to Council at the meeting of November 20th. � � I � I 157 Helen Faye Generes A. letter dated October 30, 1972 from Mrs . Generes �.. stated that Slaughter Creek in the rear of her premises ��� at 2538 Waldon Street is over half full of rocks and could cause flooding. Public Works Director A.rness stated that this drainage ditch is in need of cleaning, as are many others in the City, and that crews are being scheduled to do this work. Mr. Arnes s advis ed Council that it would be helpful if Mrs . Generes would complete the wall of the ditch adjoin- ing her property, then the City would attempt to schedule the lining of the bottom for flow control. Helen Faye Generes A letter from Mrs . Generes, dated October 30, 1972, referred to a stop sign at the intersection of Sonoma and Cliff Drive which is on her property. Mrs. Generes also suggested that the City consider bringing traffic into Market .�z�� Street from Cliff Drive, as the town was originally laid out. Public Works Director A.rness said that he would have his survey crew meet with Mrs . Generes on the above matters. PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning A.pplication RZ-9-72 The hour of 7:30 P.M, having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing on Rezoning A.pplication RZ-9-72 by Donald W. Mullard, et al. The following documents are on file in the office of the ' City Clerk: A.ffidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing /��- � Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Director Recommendation that this Public Hearing be continued and the application referred back to the Planning Commission The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Public Hearing re Rezoning Application RZ-9-72 be continued to 7:30 P.M. , December 4, 1972, and the application referred back to the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ORDINANCE: - re A.cquisitions or Abandonments for Street Widening MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1104 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to scan same . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 11�04 be adopted, an ordinance of the Ci�ty Council ��� of the City of Redding amending Chapter 24 of the Redding City Code, 1g59, as amended, by adding Section 24-1. 1 thereto, pertaining to acquisitions or abandonments for street widening or r.ealignment projects . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson Ordinance No. 1104 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 158 RESOLUTION - Traffic Signals at Cypress and A.kard MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-86 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing for a signalized crosswalk at J�� ,� the intersection of Cypress Avenue and Akard Street, with pedestrian J pushbutton control on Cypress Avenue and signal control for A.kard Street traffic entering Cypress Avenue. Voting was as follow's: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilme�n - Anderson � Resolution No. ?2-8Ei on file in the office of the City Clerk RESOLUTION - Stop Signs on East Street at Placer MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 72-87 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the installation of Stop Signs against northbound and southbound traffic on East Street at its inter- 1��� section with Placer Street, to create a four way stop situation at said inter s ection. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - A.nderson � Resolution No. 72-87 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � NORTHERN CALIFOI�.NIA POWEt� A.GENCY Councilman Denny submitted a progress report on the activities of the NCPA. Mr. Denny s�tated that the City of Redding's special assessment for its share of the c'ost in raising the issues of anticompetitive action and antitrust violation by NCPA. through November 28 amounts to $285 .60. �'C��� � I MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, s econded by Councilman Fulton approving the payment by the City of Redding of the NCPA. special assessment of $285 . 60 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AWARD OF BID - Tandem Wheel Roller MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the recomnZendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 655 forlTandem Wheel Roller be awarded to Western ��1� Traction on their low bid of $13, 167. 00. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - A.nderson � A.WA.RD OF BID - Station Wagons MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Bid Schedule No. 656 for Station Wagons be awarded as follows: Alternate #1 and Alternate #2 of Item #1 be awarded to Lou Gerard Motor s on their low bid in the total amount ��'� of $5, 876 .70, sales tax included and less trade-ins Bid Item #2 be awarded to S. J. Denham on their low bid of $3, 800.75, sales tax included Voting was as follows,: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson 159 AWA.�,D OF BID - Pad Type Distribution Transformers MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 657 for Pad Type Distribution Transformers be awarded ��� to RTE Corporation on their low bid of $4, 391 . 10 , •sales tax and freight included. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anderson GENERA.L PLAN RESEARCH PROGRAM Planning Director Harris reported that recent changes in the State Planning Law have required planning agencies to expand their general plans to include several new elements . A program has been proposed whereby the Planning Department could utilize 12 senior and graduate students from Chico State University in doing research for different segments of the environmental protection element of the General Plan. This would be done as a class project and the faculty at Chico State University has assured that class supervision will be provided by professors who.have particular expertise in their specialized areas. Due to the distance required for travel on such a proj.ect, it has been ��� suggested that the students be reimbursed for a portion of their ex- penses. It is the recommendation of the Planning Department that a letter agreement/contract be entered into with Dr . Johnson, as head of the Geography Department of Chico State University, and that at the completion of the project, the City pay the total sum of $600. 00 with the understanding that this money would be distributed on an equitable basis among the students participating. Mr . Harris noted that the $600.00 could be transferred from excess funds in his Personnel Budget as he had not hired a sumrrier student intern. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving tlie program re utilizing Chico State University students for re'search pertaining to the General Plan, authorizing the payment of $600. 00 for travel costs of the students, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a letter agreement/contract.pertaining thereto. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORT Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Planning �j� Report for the month of November , 1972 . NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Phase VI, Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield accepting the construction of Phase VI, Curb, Gutter, and ��/ Sidewalk, Bid Schedule No. 620 as being completed satisfactorily, and authorizing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimou s Ay e s SPEED ZONE GHANGES - Lake Boulevard Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the recommendation of the Department of.Public Works that a 35 mph speed zone be established on Lake Boulevard from 5tate Route 237 (North Market Street) to Glenwood Drive (current City lixnits). Mr. Hamilton noted that Lake 1���/ Boulevard is pres.ently zoned for 45 mph but the presently observed critical speeds are 50 mph. The 35 mph speed zone is recommended because of the many rather bad intersections , the increasing buildup of commercial land uses , and the existence of two school crossings , MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the establishment of a 35 mph speed zone on Lake Boulevard from State Route 237 to Glenwood Drive, and in- structing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 160 . ' Ben Kirsten, who resides at 1898 Lake Boulevard, advised Council that motbrists fail to. heed the flashing red lights on the school bus when it stops in front of his house to discharge students . Mayor Moty asked th�e City Attorney to alert the Police Ghief regarding this situation. I � SPEED ZONE CHA.NGES - Cypress A.venue Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that a speed limit of 25 xnph be estab- lished on Cypress Avenue between Pine Street and A.thens Avenue for both directi�s of Itravel, and that a speed limit of 35 mph in both directions be established on Cypress A.venue between Atheris A.venue and the current City limits (between Larkspur Lane and Churn Creek �13 � Road). I Councilman Fulton iridicated that he felt the recommended speed limits are unrealistic and he recommended 35 mph and 45 mph respectively. The effect of the rec�mmended speed limits on the capaeity of Cypress A.venue was discussed, and Mr. Hamilton said it would probably cause some sluggishness at Pine Street. The advantage of a constant speed zone on Cypress Avenue was also discussed. Mr. Hamilton sugges�ted that he complete a study on critical speeds on Cypress A.venue and come back to Council with more definite in- formation. ' Council.agreed to tab�le action on this item until Mr. Hamilton completes his study. � CONTINUED PUBLIC HEA.RING - re Off-Street Parking Requirements The hour qf 8:00 P.M, having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Continued Public Hearing pertaining to Off-Street Parking Requirements . ' I Planning Director Harris requested that the Public Hearing be continued to November 20, 1972 to allow additional time %C�� for interested persons to comment re off-street parking r equir ement s. MOTION: IMade by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Public Hearing pertaining to Off-Street Parking Requirements be continued to 7:30 P. M. , No�ember 20, 1972 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CA.LIFORNIA STREET PARKING FACILITIES A reeommended new traffic flow pattern for the California Street parking facilities was shown on the Vu Graph to members of Council. Traffic Engineer Hamilton said it is felt that the proposed counter �[�3 j� clockwise pattern will reduce congestion and/or confusion. / MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the �recommended traffic flow pattern for the Cali- fornia Street parking facilities. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � i i 161 A.WA.RD OF BID - Turtle Bay Regional Park Development MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield accepting the recommendation of the Planning Department and the Public Works Department that Bid Schedule No. 654, Turtle �f�D� Bay Regional Park Development, Phase I, be awarded to John M. Frank, Summit City, in the amount of $49, 640 , subject to the Cali- fornia State Parks and Recreation Department. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson RESOLUTION - re A.bandonment of Storm Drainage Easement MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 72-88 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate and � abandon a storm drainage easement in East Redding Industrial Park �� Subdivision. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 72-88 on file in the office of the City Clerk Public Hearing set for Monday, December 4, 1972, at 7:30 P.M. ORDINANCE - re Pe'rmits issued by Building Official Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 1105 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 9 J��' of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding thereto Section 9-2. 1, pertaining to expiration of permits issued by Building Official. ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS ICC C1VC minutes of ineeting of October 17, 1972 � �� Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association publicity re �� � Sha sta Lake, etc. A.pplication for A.lcoholic Beverage License J. & V. Gale and E. & G. Lawrence, dba Lake Redding � �7 Golf C our s e Communication from Pacific Telephone re application to �7�� PUC for rate increase Communications from students at Cypress School expressing appreciation for signalization of crosswalk �j,�� NEW BUSINESS - Hilltop and Cypress Councilman Fulton inquired about the status of the intersection of Hilltop and Cypress and was advised that the delay in widening this intersection is due to problems relating to acquisition of property. A.DJOUR.NMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 8:45 P. M. on the motion of Councilman Fulton, s econded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. A.PP OVED: A.TTEST: � � /;/ � -f-- M o �./d�� ,l.,,la ,�' ��h� l�r,{-� •,-; /,b-,-� _ City' Clerk� " (�` —'