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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-03-15 i ' 37 � City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California March 15 , 1971 7:00 P. M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by A.ssistant City Engineer Lang The invocation was offered by the Reverend T. W. Hendrix, Pastor of the Christian Church of Redding. 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 Manager Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Police Chief Whitmer, A.ssociate Planner Nebon, A.ssistant City Engineer Lang, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Parks Director Blazer, A.irports Manager McCall, Sewage Treatment Plant Superintendent Hiler, and City Clerk B rayton. � A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1 , 1971 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C OMMU NI CA.TIONS Redding Colts Pop Warner Football The request of the Redding Colts Pop Warner Football for a $250.00 appropriation in the 1971-72 budget was referred to l�� the City Manager for consideration at the budget sessions. Mr, and Mrs. Lee Carey The request of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carey to serve as care- takers of the City landfill operationwas referred to staff 1�� for review and recommendation to Council at the meeting of A.pril 5, 1971 . Oregon Trail Riders MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the request of the Oregon � ;�,2, Trail Riders to sell beer at an open roping event on March 21 , 1971 at their A.rena grounds at Redding Municipal Airport. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes John X Murphy In a letter to Council dated March 4, 1971, John X Murphy ��_' � submitted his resignation as a member of the Redding , Redevelopment Agency, as it is his intention to apply for ��s the position of Project Engineer presently open on the A.gency staff. , MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Courieilman Chatfield that the resignation of John X. Murphy be accepted with regret and that a letter of appreciation and a plaque be sent to Mr. Murphy. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes O. B. Tates, Jr. A com.nzunication from O, B. Tates, Jr, regarding the earth- quake resistance of the Civic A.uditorium and the proposed mall, �j j and the access:ibility to the proposed mall by Fire Department and Rescue Units, was referred to staff for reply. 38 A.ssembly - California Legislature A. corr�rnunication was r ec eived from A.s s emblyman Henry Wa�nan advising that the A.ssembly Committee on Elections and Reapportionment has scheduled two public hearings on ��.,.Z the 1971 reapportionment of Legislative, Congressional, and State Board of Equalization districts, one to be held in Los A.ngeles on March 19th and the second to be held in Sacramento on March 26th Clarice Rabe A. letter of appreciation and commendation was received from /G�� Clarice Rabe, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 470, Culinary, Bar- tenders and Hotel Service Employees' Union, with respect to ��-�� employment afforded by activities at the Civic A.uditorium. Council requested City Manager Brickwood to acknowledge the letter, PROC LA.MA.TION MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the PROCLAMA.TION designating April 4-10, 1971 as "Spring Clean-Up Week" , and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Proclamation on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes �� Mayor Moty requested the News Media to give the Proclamation wide publicity. City Manager Brickwood is to coordinate activities as far as City par�icipation is concern,ed. The Finance Director was requested to include a flyer re "Spring Clean-Up Week" with utility bills mailed prior to A.pril 4. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 18, check nos. 13679 and 13720 to 14028, inclusive, in the amount of $184, 004.81 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 18, check nos. 35571 to 35855 , inclusive, salaries in the amount of $89, 885.63 for the period February �� 14, 1971 through February 27, 1971, be approved. Total $273, 890.44 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None TREA.SURER'S REPORT Councilman A.nderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's /��l-/' Accountability for the month ending February 28, 1971 to be $4,762, 159 .00. CLA.IM FOR DAMAGES - lst hearing Bernice Calvert -Claim filed 3/3/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damag e s filed by Bernice �� Calvert on March 3, 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 19, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes AWA.RD OF BID - Communications Enterprises , Inc . MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton � � � approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 588 for Personnel Type Radio Units , be awarded to Communications � 39 Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $6 , 108. 69, tax included, inasinuch � as neither Federal Sign and Signal nor Outboard Center bids met speci- fications. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � ORDINA.NCE - A.mendment to Chapter 3 re street clocks In a memo to Council dated March 8, 1971, Planning Director Harris submitted the recommendation of the Planning Coxnrnis sion that Chapter 3 of the Redding City Code be amended to permit one street clock per building face rather than only one clock per busines s . This propos ed �� change would allow the installation as requested by Mr. Peck in his letter to Council dated February 8, 1971 . Councilman A.nderson offered Ordinance No. 1046 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 3-55 and substituting therefor a new Section 3-55, pertaining to street clocks. TRA.FFIC AND PA.RKING COMMISSION RECOMIVIFNDA.TIONS Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the following recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission with respect to removal of on- street parking spaces to improve visibility at the intersections of East and Yuba and East and Butte Streets: �� /� On the east side of East Street, parking is to be prohibited for 55 feet south of the south curbline of Yuba Street and for 57 feet north of the north curbline of Yuba Street On the west side of East Street, parking is to be prohibited for 58 feet south of the south curbline of Yuba Street and for 60 feet north of the north curbline of Yuba Street , On the east side of East Street, parkirig is. to be prohibited for 60 feet south of the south curbline of Butte Street. The subject intersections were shown on the Vu Graph. Mr. Hamilton said that no one appeared at the Traffic and Parking Commission meeting to protest the removal of the parking spaces but that subsequently there was a request that only one parking space be removed from in front of , the residence at 1606 East Street. Mr. Hamilton said he feels it will ,' not be critical if the most southerly parking space in front of this resi- dence is retained. Members of Council expressed concern at the loss of seven or eight on-street parking spaces. Councilman Chatfield noted that this condi- tion probably exists at many other intersections in the downtown area and commented that with the construction of the mall, it is vital that the City retain as much on-street parking as possible. At the suggestion of the Mayor, this matter was tabled until the meeting of A.pril 5th to allow on-site inspection by members of Council. LOA.DING ZONE - Pine Street Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Comrnis sion that a loading zone be established on the west side of Pine Street for a distance of two normal parking spaces , beginning at a distance of 84 feet north of the north curbline � of Placer Street and ending at a distance of 124 feet north of the north �� curbline of Placer Street. i:• MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission re establishment of a loading zone on Pine Street as outlined herein, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. � The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 40 PUBLIC HEA.RING - Twin View A.nnex No. 3 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing on annexation of TwinView Annex No. 3 to the City of Redding. The: following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: A.ffidavit of Mailing - Notic e of Public Hearing �� A.ffidavit of Publication = Notice of Public Hearing The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Council- man Fulton that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Councilman Chatfield offered Ordinance No. 1047 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory desig- nated "Twin View A.nnex No. 3" to the City of Redding. LEASE CANCELLA.TION - Shasta Intermountain Houndsmen Club Airports Manag;er McCall advised Council that the Shasta Intermountain Houndsmen Club, which has a lease to use property in the Stillwater �/�. Creek area (Redding Municipal A.irport) is inactive, and tlie in�surance policy required by the City has lapsed. It is the recommendation of Mr. McCall that said lease be terminated. �/�`� MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the lease between the Shasta Intermountain Houndsmen Club and the City of Redding be terminated, effective immediately. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes AWA.RD OF BID - Mac's Road 6-inch Water Line MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 589 for Mac's Road 6-inch water line be awarded to WEMA.CA.R, Inc. , the low bidder, in the amount of ��'�f% $6,438. 00. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None NOTICE OF COMPLETION MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting the project of Auditorium 5tage Extension, Bid Schedule No. 553 �� as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes NOTICE OF COMPLETION MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny accepting the project re Tiger Field Bleachers , Bid Schedule `� ��% No. 587 as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CLEA.R CREEK SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT FA.CILITY MONTHLY REPORT ��G The Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Facility Monthly"Report for February, 1971 was filed. ' 41 RESOLUTION - re Southern Pacific Easement MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4420 be adopted, a resolution of the � City Council of the City of Redding approving and providing for the �y execution of an easement for a water pipe line under the tracks and property of Southern Pacific Company. , Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None _A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4420 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - re Elective Officials , City Attorney Murphy submitted Ordinance No. 1048, which provides that each member of Council shall r.eceive a salary of $150. 00 per month. Mr. Murphy noted that this provision of the ordinance, if adopted, shall become effective following the general municipal election J .7� in the City of Redding to be held in April, 1972 , at the commencement of the terms of office of the Councilmen elected at said election. Councilman A.nderson offered Ordinance No. 1048 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 2-13 . and substituting therefor a new Section 2-13, pertaining to salaries of elective officials . RESOLLJTION - re Neighborhood Youth Corps MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 4421 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding urging the continuation of the Neighbor- hood Youth Corps, recreation support money, and the summer employ- ment transportation program. -L� 7� Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty ' Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4421 on file in the office of the City Clerk. LA.ND ACQUISITION City Attorney Murphy reported that, becaus e of the construction of the Mall and the rerouting of State Highway 273, it is necessary for the City to acquire a parcel of property on the northeast corner of Gold and California Streets. James Hull has appraised this parcel �� at $700, 00; however, the owner has set a price of $800.00, which is considered reasonable as the County has assessed the entire parcel `�G � at $20, 000. Mr. Murphy said the City could not possibly condemn the parcel for $800. 00, and it is therefore his recommenclation that � Council approve the expendi.ture of $800.00 and authorize acquisition of this parcel. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the acquisition of a parcel of property at the � corner of Gold and California Streets for $800.00, and authorize the ' Mayor to execute the necessary documents. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None BIKE WAYS Mrs. Vi Klaseen inquired about the projected status of bike ways in f�-� the City. �, / � y 42 A.s sociate Planner Nebon said that the recently adopted General Plan has several paragraphs in it re the need for pedestrian and equestrian trails. He said that staff has done some very preliminary work in this regard and would be happy to dis cus s the matter with any inter- ested groups. Mrs. Klaseen said she was thinking of bike� ways which could be used for transportation, rather than for recreational uses. Mrs. Klaseen was advised that the construction of bike ways throughout the City would be extremely costly as it would involve acquisition of rights-of-way. Mayor Moty suggested that Mr. Nebon apprise Mr. Harris of this inquiry and perhaps the Planning Commission will wish to do some long range planning in this regard. ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS c,, Application for A.lcoholic Beverage License - Betty and Bill � � � Curtis and Richard M. Kern, dba Northern Liquors, 1645 Pine St. r � �� ICCCNC notice of ineeting on March 16th in Cottonwood /-�,2i Building Activity Report for February, 1971 A,DJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 8:15 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: �S- �.-=: ay r A�TTEST: � . Ci y Clerk