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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-02-16 24 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California . February 16; 197.1. 7;00 P. M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Auditorium Manager Finn. The invocation was offered by Elder Norman Sharp of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P. M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty. A.bsent: Councilman Fulton. A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Parks Director Blaser, Personnel Officer Reynolds, Airports Manager McCall, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, A.ssistant City Engineer Lang, Assistant Civil Engineer Hastings , A.ssociate Planner Nebon, :A.uditorium Manager Finn, Police Captain Welch, and Deputy City Clerk Richter . APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1971 , as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNICA.TIONS Redding Chamber of Commerce � Mr . Jack Cain, Chairman of the Chamber Advertising Committee submitted a proposal for a 10' x 30' , V type, -sheet metal reader- board sign for the Civic Auditorium to be_ located.inside the chain `���� link fence along the freeway and east of A.uditorium ;Drive. The estimated cost of the propo.sed sign is $6, 150.00. Mr. Cain stressed the importance of the sign as a means of identifying the auditorium, and to advertise current events and coming attractions. He urged that definite action be taken soon to help insure the success of the auditorium. Plannirig Director Harris reported that he would suggest an alternate solution for a modified readerboard within the Turtle Bay grounds for inclusion in the budget for next year, Mayor Moty referred the matter to the Council Advertising Committee (Council- men Chatfield and Denny). He stated the decision will be made during budget sessions in May. Councilman Chatfield requested Planning Director Harris to coor�inate an investigation of possible locations for the reader- board and to include a budget figure in his report to the committee. In answer to a request for a report on the status of the 3-part over-all promotion plan which was submitted by the Chamber on August 4, 1969 , Mayor Moty advised Mr. Cain that the item had been tabled. Mayor Moty requested that the proposed plan be included in the Council A.dvertising Committee; study for consideration at budget ses sions. Robert L. Srite - Letter of Resignation In a letter to Council dated February 5 , 1971 , Robert L. Srite submitted his resignation from the Board of Directors of the ��� Community Action Project. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield accepting the resignation of Robert L. Srite as a member of the Board of Directors of the Community Action Project and that a letter of appreciation and a plaque be sent to Mr. Srite. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . � I ' � 25 Shasta Savings and Loan Association A. letter dated February 8, 1971 , was received from Shasta Savings and Loan A.ssociation requesting an amendment to the sign ��� ordinance to allow the placement of two time and temperature signs on their building. Mayor Moty referred this matter to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation to Council at their meeting of March 15th. Enterprise Public Utility District In a communication dated February 10, 1971 , the Board of Directors of the Enterprise Public Utility District announce plans for a meeting on April 24, 1971, at which each public entity in the area would be invited to discuss mutual interests and problems �7� related to water, sewer , parks, recreation and fire protection. They request that each entity send a representative to a meeting to be held on March 15, 1971, to decide the exact program for the A.pril meeting. Mayor Moty instructed City Manager Brickwood to send a. representative to the meeting. , Joseph E. Patten - Letter of Resignation In a letter to Council dated February lOth, Joseph E. Patten submitted his resignation as a member of the Redding Airports Commission as he has business commitments out of town which conflict with meeting dates . �G� Mayor Moty stated that Mr. Patten has devoted much of his time and energy to our Airports program and that he has made a very significant contribution to the City. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the resignation of Joseph E. Patten be accepted with regret and that a letter of appreciation and a plaque be sent to Mr . Patten. The �Vote: Unanimous Ayes � A.PPROVA.L OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 16, check nos. 1�3262 to 13452; inclusive in the arnount of $160,404. 13 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 16, check nos . 35014 to 35298, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $91 , 105. 88 for the period January 16, 1971 through /U�, January 30, 1971 , be approved. Total $251 ,510. O 1 : Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty ' Noes: Gouncilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton . : TREA.SURER'S REPORT � Councilman A.nderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's A.ccountability for the month ending January 31 , 1971, to be $4, 861 ,027. 51. �-�J CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - 2nd..hear.ing Pacific Telephone Company - Claim filed 1/13/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damages filed by the Pacific Telephone j�� Company on January 13, 1971 , be denied, and that the claimant be so`advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REGULATION OF MEDI-CARS ; Councilman�A.nderson reported that after conferences-with- representatives of the anzbulance industry- and the only medi-car company, the Council Committee recommends the adoption of an ordinance to regulate medi-car operations in the City of Redding. , ��-:� Councilman Anderson- offered Ordinance No: i045 for first reading, an, ordinance of the City CounciL-of tke- City of Redding arnending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended by adding A.rticle IV to Chapter 28, pertaining to.the licensing and regulation of limited ambulances . 26 Mayor Moty instructed the City A.ttorney to mail a copy of the Ordinance to each ambulance company and the medi-car company for review before the second reading of the Ordinance on March 1 st. SHERIFF'S POSSE LEA.SE EXTENSION City Manager Brickwood submitted the staff committee report and recom- mendation that the 10-year lease extension with the Sheriff's Posse be granted with certain modifications as follows: 1. The leasehold area will be reduced in size to 11 acres which • will iinprove the utility of the total area for multiple use. 2. The Council will reserve the right to review and approve or ��� disapprove the location or design of any proposed subsequent improvements of the posse grounds by the lessee. 3. The City may avail itself of the posse ground'parki�•ng areas for surplus parking needs of the auditorium pro�ided that simul- taneous activities are not occurring within the posse grounds and that the posse may avail itself of the auditorium parking �ax'eas:fcg° surplus parking req.uirements during rodeo week activities and other periods of peak use. Mr. Brickwood stated that the Auditorium Director will cooperate with the Posse in the scheduling of events to prevent a conflict of use. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the 10-year lease extension as outlined and authorizing the Mayor to sign. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.WA.RD OF BID - Electronic Communications Control Center MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfi'eld approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 586 for Electronic Communications Control Center be awarded to Communication Enterprises, Inc. on their low bid of $5, 713.75, sales tax and labor included. ��� Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton MUTUA.L A.ID A.GREEMENT - Fire Protection Services City Manager Brickwood submitted the mutual aid agreement for fire protection services between the following public agencies: City of Redding Fire Department; Anderson Fire Department; Shasta Community Services District; Enterprise Public Utility District; Cascade Corru7lunity Services District; Bu;ckeye Fire District; Central Valley Fire Protection District; and Wonderland-Mountain Gate Comrnunity Services District. He reported �" that the agreement has been approved by all the agencies. �% � MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the Mutual A.id A.greement for Fire Protection Services between the public agencies listed and authorizing the City Manager to sign. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes RESOLUTION- A.uthorizing Sale of Bonds - South City Sewer A.. D. Finance Director Courtney reported that the bids and computations re the sale of bonds, South City Sewer Assessment District, 1968-5, have been reviewed by a representative of Bond Counsel, and it has been determined that the successful bidder is the firm of Kirchner , Moore and Company. �Mr. Courtney submitted a tabulation of bids showing the net interest rates bid as follows: ��li�S� Stone & Youngberg 5,3619 Kirchner , Moore, & Co. 5.0599 Security National Bank 5.4878 San Francisco Securities 5.3359 Juran & Moody 5.2516 First California Company 5.6843 ' i , 27 � MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No, 4414 be adopted, a resolution authorizing sale of bonds, South City Sewer A.ssessment District 1968-5, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: -. A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: C ouncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulton � Resolution No. 4414 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PAR.K MARINA. DRIVE EXTENSION Planning Director Harris submitted letters as follows concerning the � proposals for the extension of Park Marina Drive, the modification of ' South St. for one-way traffic to the east, and the widening of A.thens Ave. : Kennicott Construction Co. , Inc. Miller's Market James D. Hudson, Prince James James D. Hudson, representative of Cypress Square- Village Plaza merchants ��r�� Roy M. Norris , 1Vlanager Village Plaza Branch, Bank of America Fred Ybright, Lil Wrangler Steak House I Mr. Harris reviewed the report and recommendation of the Planning Commission dated January 28, 1971. The following documents are on file: Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 71- 1 re solution � " to traffic problems on South Street Petition from merchants requesting Park Marina Dr. extension � �' Notice of Meeting inailed to inerchants ' � Traffic 8�'arking Commission Recommendation dated Jan, 25, 1971 i Using the vu-graph, Traffic Engineer Hamilton presented various traffic s•tud3es including traffic counts, traffic patterns, accident summaries , proposed modifications , alternate routes , orgin & destination surveys , and signalization studies. Mr. Hamilton stated that in a study completed in 1968, it was determined that twelve lanes would be adequate to serve the Village Plaza area. He said' the projectiori of the G`eneral.Plan Consultants was very similar to this study. As. a result of the stirdies, he made the following observations: South Street is the shortest route to the mall area. Other routes take up to two minutes longer ' 88% of the people using the ,South St. bridge are through traffic. 12% of the people using the South St, bridge originate in the Garden Tr. The present volume of traffic is not taxing the street capacity. He pointed out that the studies of South St. had been-made with the Garden Tract iri mind; not Kutras Tract. Mr. Hamilton�reported that it is the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission to modify South , St. for one-way traffic to the east, as an inexpensive answer to a i controversial problem. Mr. Harriilton advised that Cypress A.ve. now-b'elongs to the Gity; However, the State maintains the signals. He said the benefits of the proposed signal phasing will provide the capacity to handle projected needs to 1990. The sigrials are presently.fully traffic-activated. 28 Mr. Hamilton said that according to the TOPICS, Level "C", a vehicle should not have to wait for more than one cycle change at the peak traffic period. We are at that level now. Measures to be taken depend on the tolerance of the cominunity. In answer to an inquiry from Mr. Ferguson of Home Fabrics , Mayor Moty advised that left-turns would still be permitted at the A.kard St. - Cypress A.ve. intersection. Mrs . Dolores Harvey, 2253 London A.ve. , objected to the proposed modification of the South St. traffic pattern, and to the elimination of left-turns at Cypress and Athens, She said her customers at Royal Jewelers use these streets every day. She said there is no congestiori at Athens A.ve. and South St. Director of Public Works A.rnes s reported that in a meeting with Village Plaza Merchants , he had advised them that if the property owners would give the rights-of-way for the widening of A.thens A.ve. between Cypress A.ve. and South St. , the City would accomplish the widening. He urged the reduction of small driveways along A.thens A.ve. . He recommended that the City proceed now with the widening of A.thens A.ve. between Cypress A.ve. and Locust St. on the east side, as property is donated. The cost can be handled from normal street right-of-way funds. The estimated cost for undergrounding electric utilities is $60, 000. Mr. A.rness further stated that Park Marina Drive is designated in the Select Street System .and that Gas Tax Funds may be used. He recommended that the extension be included in the 1972-73 budget. He observed that embankment costs may be reduced by taking advantage of the dirt now being removed in the South City Sewer construction, and placing it at the �J<��� old sewage treatment plant site for embankment purposes. He estima.ted the total cost for the button-hook and fill at approximately $12.0, 000. for a two-lane facility; $100, 000. additional is needed for a four-lane facility, plus the costs of dismantling the sewage treatment plant. The final extension to Park View A.ve. would cost another $200, 000. Mr. A.rness is checking with the State regarding the project eli�gibility for, TOPICS funds . If thes e funds can be used, it would be pos sible to budget the project for construction in 1971-72. He stated it is doubtful if TOPICS funds would be allocated if the left-turn movements at A.thens A.ve. and Cypress St, are continued. He explained TOPIC5 funds may only be used on streets which will provide increased capacity and safety. In answer to an inquiry, Fred Simpson, manager of Wonder World, was advised that Gas Tax funds can be used to complete Park Marina Drive. He was also told off-on ramps at the Cyp'ress A.ve. bridge were shown in the 1965 Master Plan, but they were not the freeway type ramps . Mr. Simpson stated that during the closure of the South St, bridge in 1970, for street construction, traffic on A.thens A.ve. was reduced by 2000 vehicles; and traffic on South St. was reduced by 1800 vehicles per day. This represented a 25% decrease in volume for Wonder World. He recommended . the extension of Park Marina Drive, but urged the Council to "�vait�and see" on the modification of the South St. traffic pattern, and the elimination of left-turns at Cypress Ave. and A.thens Ave. Welton Carrel, Carrel's Office Machines, stated the closure of South St. one-way would not solve traffic problems, but would transfer. them to other streets in the Garden Tract. He objected to a 2-phase signa,l at Cypress A.ve. and A.thens A.ve. , Jim Hudson, representing the merchants , reiterated the remarks in his letters. He stated the merchants took a survey of customers which reflected the following opinions: South St. east one-way 15°jo agreed 95% disagreed Park Marina Dr, extension 6�6% agreed 24% disagreed ' No left-turn 14°jo agreed 82% disagreed ' 29 Mr. Hudson expressed his opinion tha.t the thirteen rear-end accidents which occurred at the Cypress A.ve. - A.thens.A:ve. inter,section from 1968 through 1970 is not an intolerable number of accidents in relation ' to the number of vehicles using the interseetion. He said that the accidents are not caused by the left-turn signal, but rather by the speed of vehicles on Cypress traversing downhill from Bechelli Lane. Joe Curto, 2480 A.thens A.ve. predicted that the extension of Park Marina Drive will eas:e congestion at the intersection by providing another means of ingress and egress to the area. He opposed the closure of the South St. bridge one-way, saying A.thens A.ve. between=`Locust St, and Cypress A.ve. lost 1500 vehicles per day .during the, .bridge closure in 1970. Mayor Moty surnmarized by saying that if we use TOPICS funds, we must abide by the req.uirements.imposed by. the State. Without these funds , the project will be difficult to finance. He referred the entire matter to the Council Street and Traffic Committee (Councilmen Denny and Chatfield) for study and report to Council at the meeting of A.pril 5th. He instructed the City Clerk to notify merchants and interested people . of the date of the meeting. He stressed the fact that regardless of the committee recommendation, the final decision on the project will be made at the budget session. At the hour of.9:56 P. M. Mayor Moty declared a 4 minute recess. A.t the hour of 10:03 P. M. the meeting was reconvened. HEA.LTH A.ND SA.FETY CODE - Explosives In a memo dated February 9;; 1971 , Police Chief Whitmer, and Fire Chief Grant reported that the provisions� of the Health and Safety Code pertaining to explosives have been extensively amended and tightened. Historically, the regulation of explosives and their use locally has been the responsibility /71� of the Fire Chief, both under the State law and the Red.ding City,Code. Section 12007 of the Health and Safety Code makes the ''issuing authority" `��� the Police Chief of the City, unless the governing body, of the .City �designates ' the Fire Chief to be the '�ssuing authority" .. . It was their joint recornrnendation that the City Coizncil designate the Fire Chief as t�ie "issuing authority" for the purposes of Chapter 1421 of the laws of 1970, so that the local official,who is experienced in the enfo.rcement of the laws .regulating the pos s es sion and us e of explosives may continue to carry the responsibility for their local eriforcement. MOTION: Made,.by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the recommendation and designating the Fire Chief as the 'issuing authority" for the purposes of Chapter 1421 of the laws .of 1970. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes HERTZ RENT-A.-CA.R - Redding .Muni.cipal A.irport A.irports 1Vlanager McCall submitted the re.commendation of the Airport� Commission dated February 10, 1971 , that the request by Mr. Charles Bull of Hertz Rent-A-Car for lease of proper,ty at R.edding Municipal `��� Airport be approved as submitted. Mr. McCall stated that the facility is �� �' compatible to the Master Plan and that Jim Hull, surplus property , consultant,l�.s approved the proposed lease.'. Council requested that the lease include the requirement that the location, nature, plan, architectural design and landseaping be subject to approval by the City prior to construction. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the lease be approved as outlined in the memo, subject to the insertion of the requirement for architectural controls, and the Mayor be authorized to sign. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Sewer Replacement a MOTION: Made by Councilman,Denn.y.:;,:;secon�ed by Councilman Anderson accepting the project of sewer replacement in alley between North Street �� 7 ' and Eureka Way, Bid Schedule No. 572, Schedule B. The Cit'y; Clerk was authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 30 A.WARD OF BID - Tiger Field Bleachers MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid ,�Cj��� S.chedule No, 587, 'Tiger Field Bleachers, be awarded to WEMACA.R, Inc., on'their low bid of $4,444.44. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Couricilmen - None A.bs ent: Councilmen -' Fulton ' - � ` RESOLUTION - TOPICS� Project MOTION: Mad�e by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4415 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving LocaT A.gency - State A.greement No.' 2, �7�/� covering TOPICS Project at Sha'sta arid "1Vlarket Streets in Reddirig. ' Voting was as follows: � A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denriy, and Moty Noes: Councilmen� - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton ' ` ' Resolution No. '4415 on file in the` office' of the City Clerk. ' CLEAR CREEK SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT FA.CILITY �'�'� Public Works Director Arness submitted the Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Facility Monthly Report for January, 1971 PARKING METERS - Ten-hour Traffic Engineer Hamilton advised Council of the intentibn to purchase j� � eighty 10-hour parking meters to implement the conversion of Parking Lot No. 4 to a rate of . 05� per hour as recommended in Parking Study 1970. RESOLUTION - Municipal A.irport Clear Zones MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield 3�� that Resolution�No. 4416 be adopted, a resolia.tion of the City Council of j j f; the City of Redding approving the acquisition of certain real.property for clear zones at Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizing the mayor to execute the necessary documents. Voting was as follows: _ A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty . _ Noes: Councilmen - N`one ' � Absent: Councilmen - Fulton � ' Resolution No. 4416 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' ROUTINE' COMMUNICA.TIONS A.pplication for Alcoholic Beverage License - Nell J. and / %� Robert G..Harrington, The Bib Coffee Shop & Pizza Parlor, 2109 Hilltop Drive J.�l� Building Activity Report - Month of January, 1971 � Letter of" Thanks f'rom City Clerk Brayton � A.DJOURNMENT There being' no further business , at the hour of .1�O:c40'�F.M. , on the motion of Councilman Cha:tfi:eld�, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the meeting was adjourned. _ ' �OVED: ay r - ATTEST: � (,���.J,�.� ,/1.��, Deputy City Clerk