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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-03-01 I 31 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California ' March 1 , 1971 7:00 P.M. , The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by John Reginato of the � Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association. The invocation was offered by the Reverend John Albright, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the � following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. A.lso present were City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness, Planning Director , Harris, Police Chief Whitmer, Personnel Officer Reynolds , Assistant Recreation Director Riley, and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, 1971 , as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � COMMUNICA TIONS Shasta County Board of Supervisors In a letter dated February 18, 1971, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors advised Council that it had adopted Resolution No. 71-19 declaring the week of A.pril 4 through April 10 as Shasta County Spring Clean-up Week and urging all public �i agencies to participate in Shasta County Spring Clean-up Week �`�'J activities . With the approval of Council, Mayor Moty requested tlie City � Attorney to prepare a proclamation regarding this matter for ' consideration at the Council meeting on March 15th, and re- quested the City Manager to contact the Redding Jaycees and 'determine whether they wish to participate in clean-up week activities . Montgomery Ward and Com any ' A. letter of commendation was received from Montgomery Ward and Company for the efficient assistance of the Redding Fire �U�j Department and the Redding Police Department in connection with the recent fire in the Wards store in Redding. Economic Development Corporation.of Shasta County In a letter dated February 23, 1971, the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County advised Council that its By-Laws , were amended to provide for the appointment, by the Permanent , Members of the Board of Directors , of two additional members , to serve "at large". This change was necessary in order for the Economic Development Corporation to obtain a loan from the � . Small Business A.dministration for construction of a building in --'�7 the Mountain Lakes Industrial Park. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the City Council ratify the change in the By-Laws of the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County wherein it is provided that two additional members shall be appointed to the Board of Directors to serve "at large" . The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s 32 United C rus ade of Shasta C ounty Personnel Officer Reynolds reported that the City of Redding �� � was the recipient of three awards at the Sixth A.nnual Meeting of the T7nited Crusade of Shasta County held on February 24, 1971. One award was to Jim McCall, A.irports Manager, for his outstanding efforts in coordinating the fund drfve at the City of Redding. The other two awards were to the Police and Fire Departments, respectively, for 100% employee participation in contributions to the fund drive. . A.PPROVA.L OF CLA.IMS A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that A.ccounts Payable R.egister No. 17, check nos. 13453 to 13719, inclusive, in the amount of $278,607.03 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 17, check nos. 35299 to 35570, �� �j inclusive, salaries in the amount of $88, 939.30 for.the period January 31 , 1971 through February 13, 1971 , be appr oved. Total $367 ,546.33 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilrnen - None CLA.IMS FOR DA.MA.GES - lst hearing Robert Loring - Claim filed 2/16/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Claim for Damages filed ��� by Robert Loring on February 16 , 1971 be referred to the City Staff Insurance Committee, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of A.pril 5 , 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Haley S. and Mary J. McCracken - Claim filed 2/19/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman De,nny that the Claim for Damages filed by Haley S. and Mary J. McCracken on February 19, 1971 /a� be referred to the City A.ttorney and the City Insurance � Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of A.pril 5 , 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Redding Yellow Cab Company - Claim filed 2/25/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by /,�� the Redding Yellow Cab Compnay on February 25, 1971 be referred to the City A.ttorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instrizcted to reset the Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of April 5, 1971. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Martha Virginia Heuer - Claim filed 2/25/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by ��`� Martha Virginia Heuer on February 25 , 1971 .be referred to the City A.ttorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of A.pril 5, 1971. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIM FOR DAMA.GES - 2nd hearing Wm. O. Richardson - Claim filed 1/25/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Claim for Damages filed by j�� Wm. O. Richards on on January"25, 1971 in the amount of $28. 15 be allowed, and that the Finance Director be author- ized to pay same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 33 CLAIM OF A.LLEN BROTHERS In a memo to Council dated Febr.uary 25th, City Attorney Murphy reported that a claim in the amount. of $52.60 was filed by the firm of A.11en Brother s for two chair s which were s ent by the claimant to the A.uditorium as samples, at the. request of the City, in regard %�� to A.uditorium furniture bids . The two chairs were stolen from the A.uditorium, and the City Insurance Carrier denied liability upon the grounds that this type of loss was not covered under the terms of the City's liability insurance policy. Mr. Murphy stated that the City Staff Insurance Committee feels it is a legal indebtedness of the City of Redding and recommends that Council authorize the payment of the .claim in the sum of $52.60. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, s econded by Councilman Fulton approving the Claim of Allen Brothers in the amount of $52.60, and authorizing the Finance Director to pay same. The Vote: Unanimous A.y e s ' ORDINA.NCE - pertaining to limited ambulances MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1045 be waived, and.the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ,�(,�,g MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Ordinance No. 1045 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the .Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding A.rticle IV to Chapter 28, pertaining to the licensing and regulation of limited ambulances. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None ; Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1045 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Fund Transfer for Light Fixtures at Softball Park A.rcher Pugh, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commis sion, submitted the recommendation of the Commission that Council approve the purchase of new light fixtures for the Softball Park. The Redding i Softball League will be hosting the 1971 State Fast Pitch Softball Tourna- 7 � ment in_July and A.ugust; :and the present lighting at the Softball Park is =�f��O inadequate. The Softball League has presented the City with a check for $1 ,000, towards the purchas e of the new lights , and the City would have '�::�,�' to provide approximately $700. for materials and $500. for force account labor to complete this project. Fina.nce Director Courtney stated that this project was a line item request � in the 1970-71 budget but , because it was felt that the $900, cost estimate was unrealistic and that the project was not adequately planned, it was rejected. Mr. Courtney said that the project has been redesigned and that with the $1 , 000. donation from the Softball League, it is the recom- mendation of staff that Council approve this project. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4417 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding transferring and appropriating funds for the purchase and installation of light fixtures at the Softball Park. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ' Resolution No. 4417 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 34 A.PPOINTMENT - re City of Redding Centennial O.bservances �(�7 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the recomxnendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission that Richard K. "Bud" Maddalena be appoirited to head the 1972. City of Redding Centennial observances. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s NOTICE OF COMPLETION MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman ��� A.nderson accepting the project re construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk on a portion of the east side of Hilltop Drive, Bid Schedule No. 576, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the .City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORT �j("� Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning Report for the month of February, 1971 . LEASE EXTENSION - Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssn. � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman ��� Chatfield approving the extension of the lease between the City of_ ��� Redding and Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association, Inc, to February 28, 1972, and autYiorizing the Mayor to execute said docu- ment on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION -. Setting Prevailing Wage Scale - MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman ' Chatfield that Resolution No. 4418 be adopted, a resolution of the City � �� Council of the City of Redding setting the prevailing wage scale for �� J employees of contractors contracting work for the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4418 on file in the office of the City Clerk. SUMMONS A.ND COMP:LA.INT City A.ttorney Murphy reported that the City of Redding and the Twin View Sewer A.ssessment District have been served with a Summons and Complaint in the case, .The People of the State of California.vs . ,�,,.�� Lillian H. Davis , et al, with respect to eminent domain proceedings to acquire real property for State highway purposes . Mr. Murphy said that his office would answer the Complaint. DEDICA.TION A.ND CONVEYA.NCE - Senior Citizens Clubhouse City A.ttorney Murphy report ed that the repair work on the beams of the Senior Citizens Clubhouse has been completed and an inspection has been made by the City Building Inspector. Mr. Murphy said bh�at'. letters of certification are on file from the structural engineer who provided the specifications and from the contractor responsible for �/ � repair of the beams . Adequate insurance has been filed by the Senior Citizens , and the Senior Citizens are completing the interior of the y�� j building. Mr . Murphy said that the Soroptimist Club has executed a Dedication and Conveyance of the Senior Citizens Clubhouse to the City of Redding, and it is the recommendation of the C,ity Manager and the City A.ttorney that Council accept the Dedication and Conveyance and terminate the existing lease between the City of Redding and the Soroptimist Club. There was discussion concerning the conditions set forth in the Dedication and Conveyance with respect to the establishment of a "commission" in regard to establishing policy for operation of the clubhouse. Mr. Murphy said he believed the Soroptimist Club would be agreeable to substituting the word "committee" or "advisory board" for the word "commission" but urged Council to accept the Dedication .!. 35 and Conveyance tonight because of the Possessory Interest Tax which would be assessed against the Soroptimist Club if the property , is not accepted by the City as of March 1 , 1971. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson accepting the Dedication and Conveyance of the Senior Citizens C'lubhouse from the Soroptimist Club of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving termination of the lease between the City of Redding and the Soroptimist Club of Redding effective as of March 1, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City Attorney Murphy introduced A.lma Hinds, Marjorie Lauerman, and Gladys Hoffman, members of the Building Committee.of the Soroptimist Club, and told of the many hours of work that tliis Committee had put in on the Senior Gitizens Clubhouse. Mayor Moty complimented the Soroptimist Club for the great deal of work and effort in accomplishing the building of the Senior Citizens Clubhouse. � Mrs. Hinds expressed the appreciation of the Soroptimist Club for the cooperation of the City of Redding, especially for the help given by City Attorney Murphy and Public Works Director Arness. PUBLIC HEA.RING - Vacation and Abandonment of Public Utility Easement, Lots 1 & 2 Olivia Addition The hour of 7:30 P,M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing re the vacation and abandonment of a public utility easement, Lots 1 & 2 Olivia A.ddition. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Resolution of Intention No. 4412 Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Posting " " �� ' �%J -�,� The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been filed and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. City A.ttorney Murphy reported that 15 foot utility eas ement proposed to be abandoned is in an area where the City retains a 12 foot right of way for an alley. It is being abandoned in consideration of dedication of certain property for the alley. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4419 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandonment of a public utility eas ement over Lots 1 and 2, Olivia Addition. ' Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: C ouncilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None � Resolution No. 4419 on file in the office of the City Clerk. . , 36 _ C OMMUNI TY A.0 TION PROJEC T L ���-, Pastor John A.lbright, who represents the City of Redding on the f• 7 Board of Directors of the Community A.ction Project, gave a brief progress report on the activities of that organization. ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS ��G� Notice of PUC Hearing, March 10, 1971 at 10:00 A .M. re application of Western Union Telegraph Co. to revise certain intrastate rates and charges �J� Opinion of the PUC on the application of Continental Pacific Lines to increase charges j 7 �7 Minutes of the ICCNC meeting of February 16, 1971 A.DJOURNMENT Ther e being no further busines s ; at the hour of 7:40 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: f � a or �'� \,~ A.TTEST: , Ci y Clerk