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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-04-05, i 43 � City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California A.pril 5 , 1971 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Sid Cowgill, Manager of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Peter Gault of the Good News Rescue Mission. ' The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Moty with the I following Councilmen present: Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. A.lso present were City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rnes s, Planning Director Harris, Electric Superintendent Dais , Fire Chief Grant, Street Superin- tendent Galusha, A.irports Manager and Safety Chairman McCall, Police Captain Welch, Personnel Officer Reynolds , and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton , approving the minutes of tlie regular meeting of March 15, 1971 , as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes C OMMUN!CA.TIONS Sixth Grade Class - Mistletoe School Lee Dockstader, a student representing the sixth grade class at Mistletoe School, submitted a petition to "Stop No Return Bottles." Lee said that the signatures on the petition had been obtained by members of his class as a step in the fight against pollution. .��'v Mayor Moty told Lee that Council had recently adopted Resolution ; No. 43g9, urging the League of California Cities and the County � 5upervisors A.ssociation of California to seekaction to alleviate the problem of litter and waste disposal created by the sale of products in disposable, non-returnable containers. , City A.ttorney Murphy explained that laws to control this have to be passed at the State level, and that Council can only recorr�rnend that such legislation be ena.cted. The Mayor expressed his admiration and appreciation to the students and said that he intends to write a letter to the League of California Cities and will enclose a copy of the petition so that the League will understand that there is support from the Citizens of Redding with respect to this pollution problem. A.sphalt Cowboys - re Rodeo Week � In a letter to Council dated March 23, 1971 , the Asphalt Cowboys ��� �7 ', requested Council to adopt a 1971 Resolution pertaining to Rodeo . Week - May 15 through May 23, 1971. RESOLU TION MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4422 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to the Shasta County Sher�ff's Posse A.nnual Rodeo Week Celebration. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None , Resolution No. 4422 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 44 Downtown Merchants Division of Redding Chamber of Commerce Jimmy Fox, Redding Hardware, submitted a petition requesting Council to establish, pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1965 , a parking and business improve- ment area, whose boundaries shall be co-terminus with the boundaries of Midtown Project No. 1 , for the purpose of imposing a tax upon the businesses located within said boundaries for the -�`�,�� purpose of promoting retail trade activities in the area as pro- vided for within the A.ct. The petition further reque sts that an increased business license tax be imposed pursuant to the A.ct, within the stated area, at a rate of levy which would produce a total revenue upon project completion of approximately $20,000. 00 to be used for the general promotion of retail trade activities in the area in accordance with the advice of an advisory board of commission composed of participants created for the purpose of making recommendations as to the amount and nature of specified uses . Mr. Fox said that the petition contains signatures representing 75% of the number of businesses in the proposed area. The City A.ttorney was requested to prepare a resolution of intention which he will review with the Attorney for the Redding Redevelopment Agency prior to submitting it to Council on April 19th or May 3rd. The City Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Cowgill's office re the date when this resolution will be considered by Council. Redding Jaycees MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the request of the Redding Jaycees to use Lake Redding Park on Easter Sunday, A.pril 11, 1971 from 7:30 a.m. `�� � until 12:00 noon for its annual Easter Egg Hunt, and to barricade certain street entrances to the park on Saturday evening, April 10. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Safety Awards The City of Redding received an Award of Merit from the National Safety Council. Safety Chairman McCall also presented to the Electric Department an honorable mention plaque from the American Public Power A,s sociation for having worked a year without any ��,f�/ lost time accidents. Mr. Moody of State Compensation Fund pre- sented one year safety awards to the 5treet Department, Parks Department, Electric Department, Sewer and Water Department, and Fire Department. A. four year safety award was presented to personnel in the main office of City Hall. APPOINTMENT - Airports Commission Mayor Moty submitted the name of Robert Hesse as a member of the A.irports Commission, the term of office to be from A.pril, 1971 to April 30, 1974. �� `� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the appointment of Robert Hes se as a member of the Airports Commis sion to A.pril 30, 1974. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes APPOINTMENT - Community A.ction Project Mayor Moty submitted the name of Gordon C. Baugh for consideration to serve as a member on the Shasta County Community Action Project Board of Directors, representing the City of Redding. �7�1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the appointment of Gordon C. Baugh to serve as a member on the Shasta County Comxnunity A.ction Project Board of Directors , representing the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes i 45 APPROVA.L OF CLAIMS A.ND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that South City 5ewer Project A.ccount Register No. 1, check no. 101 in the amount of $69 ,432.75 be approved and paid, that Accounts Payable Register No. 19, check nos. 10475 and 14029 to14325 , inclusive, in the amount of $266, 136. 15 be approved and , paid, and that Payroll Register No. 19, check nos. 35866 to 36127, ���% inclusive, salaries in the amount of $88, 052. 18 for the period February 28, 1971 through March 13, 1971 ; and Payroll Register No. 20,check nos. 36128 to 36387, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $88,258.47 for the period March 14, 1971 through March 27, 1971 be approved. Total $511 ,879.55 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Coiancilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None CLA.IMS FOR DA.MA.GES - 2nd hearing Robert Loring - Claim filed 2/16/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the Claim for Damages filed by Robert Loring /��� on February 16, 1971 in the amount of $72.59, and that the Finance Director be authorized to pay same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Haley S. and Mary J. McCracken - Claim filed 2/19/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by Haley S. and Mary J. j�, � McCracken on February 19, 1971 be denied, and that the claimants be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Reddin� Yellow Cab Co. = Claim filed 2/25/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by Redding %:� �� Y.ellow Cab Co. on February 25 , 1971 be denied, and the claimant ' be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Martha Virginia Heuer - Claim filed 2/25/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman , Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by Martha Virginia Heuer � � � on February 25, 1971 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Bernice Calvert - Claim filed 3/3/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by Bernice Galvert on /�_� March 3, 1971 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CLAIMS F'_OR DA.MA.GES - lst hearing North Valley Ba tist Church - Claim filed 3/22/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman.Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the Claim for Damages filed by the North Valley /�� Baptist Church on March 22, 1971 in the amount of $280.00, and that the Finance Director be authorized to pay same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes John M. Vaughan - Claim filed 3/30/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, s econded by Councilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damages filed by John M. Vaughan on March 30, 1971 be referred to the City Attorney and the City �� .��- Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of May 3, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 46 George F. Rogers - Claim filed 3/31/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by George F. Rogers /�� on March 31, 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 May 3, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Councilman A:nde.rson inquired .as-.to whether Council could authorize sta.ff.to settle small claims against the City. City A.ttorney Murphy said he would research this matter and report back to Council. ORDINA.NCE - pertaining to street clocks MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that full reading of Ordinance No. 1046 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman :�(;� A.nderson that Ordinance No. 1046 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as axnended, by repealing Section 3-55 and substituting therefor a new Section 3-55, pertaining to street clocks . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1046 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Approving Annexation of Twin View Annex No. 3 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1047 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ���� MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Ordiriance No. 1047 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Twin View Annex No. 3" to the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1047 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - pertaining to salaries of elective officials MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1048 be waived, and the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Ordinance No, 1048 be adopted, an ordinance of the City 1 �� Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1g59, as amended, by repealing Section 2-13 and substituting therefor a new Section 2-13, pertaining to salaries of elective officials . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - Moty A.bsent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1048 on file in the office of the City Clerk. i 47 RESOLUTION - re Loadin,g Zone on Pine Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, s econded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 4423 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a yellow loading � zone on the west side of Pine Street north of Placer Street in Redding �I � � Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4423 on file in the office of the City Clerk ; PARK MARINA. DRIVE EXTEN5ION ' The City Clerk read the Committee Recommendation (Councilmen Chatfield and Denny) re extension. of Park Marina Drive as contained in a memo to Council dated March 26, 1971 , said document being made a part of these minutes by reference. The Committee recommends construction of the extension of Park Marina Drive, connecting back to Cypress , prov'icling .the design affords extensive benefits to the capacity of the A.thens-Cypress intersection. It was pointed out in the recommen- dation that,because financial resources are extremely limited, the City must take advantage of all possible outside sources for funding needed projects and, if conditions are�placed' on the use of such funds , such conditions will have to be met. (referring to TOPICS Program) The Committee feels that A.thens Avenue should be widened to improve �.��� traffic flow and to facilitate turning movements, but that this program is primarily the responsibility of the merchants and property owners, with the City cooperating consistent with present policy. The Committee, being divided as to the recommendation re the South Street Bridge, recommended that no action be taken on the recommendation of staff and the Planning Commission, and that further staff studies be under- taken and an over-all street plan for this neighborhood be prepared for consideration. ', Councilman Chatfield amplified the written recommendation by stating that, in his opinion, if this improvement is to be made, it has to be of benefit to the intersection involved, regardless of whether City money or other monies are used, even if it means elimination of the left turn as far as eastbound traffic on Cypress Avenue is concerned. He further stated that he feels a one-way closure of the South Street Bridge is impractical, and impossible to police. He believes that the staff studies and over-all street plan set forth in Item #4 of the Committee Recomrrien- dation should be taken as a project to be considered within the next year. Councilman Denny stated that the Committee met with members of staff and with members of the rnerchants group regarding the extension of Park Marina Drive, and that disagreement existed with regard to Item #4 of the Committee Recommendation. Mr . Denny does not feel that South Street should be closed, but he does believe that additional routes between the east and west of Redding should, if possible, be opened. � He :referred to the ACID Canal, which presently tends to separate the two parts of the City, as an artificial barrier which might be removed in the future. Mr. Denny spoke of the statistics and projections of traffic along Cypress and Athens A.venue, supplied by Traffic Engineer Hamilton, which showed that the congestion at the intersection of Cypress and A.thens A.venue, if not intolerable now, will soon become intolerable. He agreed with Mr . Chatfield that the left turn at this intersection will definitely need to be eliminated, and feels that the extension of Park Marina Drive will encourage shoppers to enter by one route and exit by another route. Mr. Denny also spoke of the need to widen Athens A.venue . Traffic Engineer Hamilton showed graphs which illustrated projections of traffic flows with and without elimination of left turns from Cypress Avenue onto A.thens . , � 48 Councilman Anderson asked whether it would be possible to eliminate the left turn at a later date, if allowing such movement does not prove advisable. Public Works Director A.rness commented that unless the left turn is eliminated, he felt that TOPICS Funds might not be forthcoming. The purpose of the TOPICS prograin is safety and capacity. Jim Hudson, a merchant in the Village Plaza Shopping Center, asked if the City were prepared to go ahead with the extension of Park Marina Drive if TOPICS Funds are not available and, if so, would the City see fit to leave the left turn at Cypress and A.thens A.venue until a change is warranted.. Mr. Hudson was advis ed that the Department of Public Works is placing a time line of 1972-73 on this project, which is subject to the approval or disapproval of the City Manager and will then be re- viewed by Council, as will the matter of whether left turns will con- tinue as is or be discontinued. Mr. Hudson stated that in the letter the City submitted to the State it was s et forth that the City intended to remove the left turn at Cypress and Athens , and he asked if this was standard procedure. Mr. A.rness said that the State implied that it would be futile to apply for State funds unless the City were willing to do certain things. Mr. Hudson then asked if any plans had been contemplated for signing. Mr. Denny said he assumes that adequate signing would be a part of any rerouting, and that it is in the City's interest to ensure proper signing to the shopping center. Mr. A.rness concurred and said that there is a possibility of two places for signing and that the pavement could be marked. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Couricil Committee re extension of Park Marina Drive. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - Approving as a .TOPICS Interim Project, Park Marina Drive Extension MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4424 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving as a TOPICS Interim Project .�7�� the improvement of the Athens Avenue-Cypress A.venue intersection by construction of the Park Marina Loop Extension. ���L �l Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Mayor Moty declared a seven minute recess, after which the meeting was resumed. A.WARD OF BID - Overhead Conductor Wire MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the recomrnendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 590 for Overhead Conductor Wire be awarded to Consolidated Electrical Distributors on their low bid of $10,796 .77, �`'f� tax included. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None 49 RESOLUTION - re Limited A.mbulance Operator's Permit Finance Director Courtney submitted the recommendation of the City Manager that a limited ambulance operator's permit be issued to Mrs. Mary E. Strawn for Redding Medi-Car. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman � �� Chatfield that Resolution No. 4425 be adopted, a resolution of the ICity Council of the City of Redding finding that the public interest ' and necessity require authorizing the issuance of a permit for a limited ambulance permit to Mary E. Strawn, doing business as Redding Medi-Car. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4425 on file in the office of the City Clerk. TRA.FFIC A.ND PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDA.TIONS Traffic Engineer Hamilton resubmitted the following recommendations 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 60 feet south of the south curbline of Butte Street. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman l��.g Fulton approving the recommendation that parking be prohibited on a portion of Butte Street as outlined above, and instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes I 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 38 feet south of the south curbline of Yuba Street and for 60 feet north of the north curbline of Yuba Street. Traffic Engineer Hamilton pointed out that this would result in the loss �of six on-street parking spaces. , Councilman Chatfield voiced strong opposition to the removal of any on-street parking spaces at this intersection ancl spoke of the cost to the City in eliminating such parking spaces . Councilman Fulton concurred with Mr. Chatfield and said he did not feel the removal is warranted. Councilman Denny_said� -lie also was skeptical of the'need to eliminate the parking spaces to provide safe visibility. Councilman A.nderson said he favors the removal of only three of the parking spaces; i.e. , one parking space on the east side of East Street, 'south of Yuba , and two parking spaces on the west side of East Street, one north of Yuba and one south of Yuba. � In a discussion of this matter, Traffic Engineer Hamilton commented that the primary purpose of streets (and intersections) is for the safe and economical movement of people and goods . Use of curbsides for parking is a secondary use, a privilege when it can be afforded. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the removal of th'ree on-street parking spaces from 50 East Street, as follows: On the east side of East Street, parking is to be prohibited for 32 feet south of the south curbline of Yuba Street; on the wes.t side of East Street, parking is to be prohibited for 38 feet south of the south curbline of Yuba Street and for 43 feet north of.the north curbline of Yuba Street, and instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary resolution. ' ' . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - Clatfield and Fulton Absent: Councilmen -. None Councilman Chatfield commented that he hopes the Traffic and Parking Commission will take a hard look at future on-street parking removal. NOTICE OF COMPLETION MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson accepting the project re demolition of unsafe and dilapidated ���J structures within the City (informa.l contract) as being completed satis- factorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny accepting the project of Canyon Creek Bridge No. 1 Replacement, �l (U Bid Schedule No. 584, as being. completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s RE50LUTION - A.pproving A.greement for Maintenance of State Highways within Redding MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4426 be adopted, a resolution of the City /�:�J Council of the City of Redding approving agreement for maintenance of State Highways within the City of Redding. � �C � Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: - Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4426 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC WORKS PLA.NNING REPORT Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning `� /C} Report for the month of March, 1971. SUMMONS AND COMPLA.INT - Nielsen-Nickles City A.ttorney Murphy reported that Nielsen-Nickles has filed a Declaratory Relief Action against the City with respect to the concrete floor in the Civic A.uditorium. Mr . Murphy said he has received a �f:� � letter from the A.ttorney for the Plaintiff stating that he need not answer the complaint until further demand from him because the action would be dismissed if Nielsen-Nickles prevailed in the law . suit they are now in with K.M.H. and Gentry. TWIN VIEW ANNEX NOS. 1 A.ND 2 - PUC Decision re elec, distrib. fac. City A.ttorney Murphy reported that the Public Utilities Con�lission has �% 7 � issued a Decision authorizing the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to ����� sell electric distribution facilities in Twin View Annex Nos. 1 and 2 to the City of Redding. A.NTI-TRUST A.CTION - Chas . Pfizer & Co. et al. City A.ttorney Murphy reported that he has received a Notice of Class Suit, State of California, et al. vs . Chas . Pfizer & Co. , et al, anti- trust action re sales of certain chemicals. However, as it has been �� '� determined that the City of Redding has not purchased any of the chemicals included in the suit, it is the City A.ttorney's recommenda- tion that the City not join in this action. 51 NORTHERN CA.LIFORNIA. POWER A.GENCY City A.ttorney Murphy reported that some time ago the NCPA objected to the approval of certain contracts between the Pacific Gas and ���� ' Electric Company and Magma Thermal, but that the PUC had over- ruled the NCPA. protests. The NCPA. appealed to the Supreme Court � and it has just been learned that the Supreme Court has agreed to ! review the issue. SURPLUS POWER CONTRA.CT - with Pacific Gas and Electric Company City A.ttorney Murphy recommended that a Council Committee of two be appointed to participate in a meeting with representatives of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to dis cus s the terms of a propos ed ,� 7`' contract for the purchase and sale of peaking power. Mayor Moty appointed Councilmen Denny and Chatfield as a committee of two to meet with representatives of the P. G. & E. Councilmen Denny and Chatfield agreed to a meeting date of A.pril 30th at noon. ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS . Application for A.lcoholic Beverage License - Robert Loring, � �� Buz's Crab Stand, 2159 East Street Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssociation publicity re salmon j� � fishing on the Sacramento River Notice from Pacific Gas and Electric Company re its appli- ��� cation filed with the PUC requesting authorization to revise its tariff for electric services Minutes of Board of Directors' Meeting of Economic Development :�`� � Corporation of Shasta County held on March 8, 1971 i ICCCNC minutes of ineeting held in Cottonwood on March 16, 1971 / � 7 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:25 p.m. , on the motion of Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton, the meeting was adjourned. A.PPROVED: yo ' A.TTEST: r � , it Clerk