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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-05-03 7 61 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. . Redding, California May 3, 1971 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Buck Conners of the Asphalt Cowboys . The invocation was offered by the Reverend Royal Blue, Pastor of the North Valley Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Vice Mayor Chatfield with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and � Chatfield. A.bsent: Mayor Moty A1so present were City Manager Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer, Parks Director Blaser , Personnel Officer Reynolds , Airports Manager McCall, Sanitation Superintendent Townsend, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, and City Clerk Brayton. � A.PPROVAL OF MINUTES � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny � approving the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1971, as mailed � to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � C OMMU NI CA TIO NS Oregon Trail Riders MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by ' Councilman Denny approving the request of the Oregon Trail Riders to sell beer at a two day open horse show on May 8th and 9th at their arena grounds at Redding �� � Municipal Airport. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � Californians for Revenue Shar�ing � A. communication was received from "Californians for ' Revenue Sharing" urging Council to support the concept of � � � revenue sharing. With the approval of Council, Vice Mayor Chatfield tabled action on this matter. Sheriff's Posse of Shasta County, Inc. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton consenting to the use of the Posse Grounds by the Nor-Cal Shrine Club on September 11, 1971 for a matinee `��' v and evening performance of the Pollack Brothers Circus. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Sheriff's Posse - Asphalt Cowboys MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded� by Councilman Fulton consenting to the use of the Posse Grounds by the A.sphalt Cowboys on May 4 through 9, 1971 for the Gold Coast Carnival, �=� � � and waiving the business license fee. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Louie Lobeski In a letter to Council, Louie Lobeski called attention to the hazard for. .bicycle riders caused by storm drain gratings that run parallel to road ways. Mr. Lobeski was injured recently when the front ��'_� wheel of his bicycle became lodged in a storm drain grating. � � Members of C'ouncil agreed that such.gratings could be a potent3al hazard and felt that there should be a determination made as to whether this is a standard State grating, what can be done when the State is involved, and the extent of cost involved in modifying the gratings . The matter was referred to staff for review and report back to Council on May 17 . � I 62 APPOINTMENTS - Recreatiori and Parks Commission A.t the request of Mayor Moty, Vice Mayor Chatfield submitted the names of the following persons for consideration as members of the Recreation and Park's Commission: a(v7 Sue Asbill - Term of Office - to May 1, 1974 Barbara Gard " " to May 1, 1973 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the appointment of Sue A.sbill and Barbara Gard as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission , as outlined herein. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.PPROVA.L OF C LAIMS A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that South City Sewer Project A.ccount Register No, 2, check no. 102 in the amount of $149,517.54 be approved and paid; that Accounts Payable Register No. 21 , check nos. 14544 to 14716, in- /�� clusive, in the amount of $305, 942 . 13 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 22 , check nos . 36667 to 36921, salaries in the amount of $87,846. 19 for the period A.pril 11, 1971 through A.pril 24, 1971, be approved. Total $543, 305 .86 Voting was as follows: A.yes: �Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURIE5 - 1st hearing Louie Lobeski - Claim filed 4/19/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Pers.o;nal Iriju'ries filed � � � by Louie Lobeski on A.pril 19, 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 Agenda for the meeting of June 7, 1971. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Mrs. Cornelia C. Harris - Claim filed 4/27/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Claim for Personal Injuries filed by Mrs. � � � Cornelia C. Harris on A,pril 27 , 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 June 7, 1971. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CLAIMS FOR DA.MAGES - 2nd hearing John M. Vaughan - Claim filed 3/30/71 �� � MOTION: �Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by John M. Vaughan on March 30, 1971 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes George F. Rogers - Claim filed 3/31/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by Ge'orge F:->Rogers on %-�� March 31, 1971 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINA.NCE - re Uniform Building Code, Housing, Code MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded�by Councilman A.nderson /�� that full reading of Ordinance No. 1049 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. Tlie Vote: Unanimous A.yes ,, 63 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Ordinance No. 1049 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending A.rticle II, Chapter 9 of the Redding Gity Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 9-6 and substituting therefor a new Section 9-6, pertaining to the adoption of , the Uniform Building Code, Volume III, Housing Code, 1970 Edition, by reference. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Ordinance No. 1049 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - re Uniform Building Code, Mechanical Code MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that full reading of Ordinance No. 1050 be waived, and the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson j��,G that Ordinance No. 1050 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending A.rticle II, Chapter 9 of the Redding City � Code, 1959 , as amended, by repealing Section 9-6.5 thereof and substi- � tuting therefor a new Section 9-6.5 pertaining to the adoption of the Uniform Building Code, Volumes I and II, 1970 Edition, by reference. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Ordinance No. 1050 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' ORDINA.NCE - re Uniform Plumbing Code MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that full reading of Ordinance No. 1051 be waived, and the City ; Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes �' MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, s econded by Councilman Fulton ��� that Ordinance No. 1051 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Article IV, Chapter 9 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 9- 15 and substitu- ting therefor a new Section 9-15 , pertaining to the adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1970 Edition, by reference. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None , A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Ordinance No. 1051 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Parking on Portion of Market Street MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4432 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a red "No Parking" zone � on the west side of Market Street for a distance of 87 feet northerly %�,--�� ''Cx from the north curbline of South Street. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None • , Absent: Councilmen - Moty � Resolution No. 4432 on file in the office of the City Clerk. I 64 RESOLUTION - re Loading Zone on Gold Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4433 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a yellow loading zone on the south side of Gold Street west of Railroad A.venue in �j�� Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Ab s ent: C ouncilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4433 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Limited Parking on portion of Hilltop Drive MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4434 b� adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a "Limited Parking - 12 minutes" zone on the east side of Hilltop Drive comrnencing at a ���� � point 408 feet south of the south curbline of Azalea A.venue and con- tinuing 50 feet southerly. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4434 on file in the office of the City Clerk. R:EZONING A.PPLICA.TION - RZ-4-71 MOTION: Made by Councilm.an A.nderson, seconded by Councilman j `��� Fulton that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P. M. , May 17 , 1971 re Rezoning A.pplication RZ-4-71. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS - Bentrim and Shepard Properties ��S Members of Council were shown pictures of the Bentrim and Shepard properties proposed to be abated. A.WARD OF BID - Construction of Underground 12 KV Feeder Lines - Portions of Yuba St, between Oregon St. and Pine-Ea st A.11ey MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Bid Schedule No. 591, construction of underground 12 KV �� 'S Feeder Lines on portions of Yuba Street between Oregon Street and the �� � � Pine-East A.11ey, be awarded to Tyee Construction Company on their low bid of $60,418.00, and that the contract be signed upon finalization of all Redding Redevelopment A.gency bid documents to the satisfaction of both the City Attorney and the A.ttorney for the Redevelopment Agency. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty RECYCLING 50LID WASTES Public Works Director A.rness reviewed the Staff Report Regarding Solid Wastes, dated A.pril 30, 1971 , which report is made a part of these minutes by reference. This report includes statistics re quantities of solid wastes in various U. S. cities, salvage recovery rates and income, and statements from persons contacted by Mr. ���� Arnes s; i, e. , Ralph Black of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, representatives of Coca Cola, Redding Beverage, Lucky Lager, etc. At the conclusion of his presentation, Mr. Arness recommended that staff, with other interested parties in the community, continue to look at the entire waste disposal picture, including cars , tires , old refrigerators, industrial waste, etc . , In a discussion of this matter, Councilman Fulton mentirn ed that the City has an excellent landfill operation to handle solid wastes . r 65 City Manager Brickwood noted that the ecology minded are interested in recycling solid wastes to cut down on the drain of natural resources . He said that, although Redding has an excellent landfill operation now, the City could have a disposal problem in 25 years, and he thinks the City should continue to research and study the problem. i Vice Mayor Chatfield agreed but said he does not think the City can � pioneer a program but would have to glean ideas from larger metro- , politan areas. Councilman Denny commended Mr . Arness for the thoroughness of his report. Tom Schobert appeared before Council and said he agrees with the consensus of Council and staff that the City cannot pioneer a program but feels it is important that Council take the stand that it is looking for a method of recycling and encourage others to assist. Janet Cowan suggested that the City enclose a questionnaire with the ; utility bills , asking if the public would be willing to pay $1 .00 more per month to finance recycling solid wastes . She also suggested that � the City use recycled paper as an indication of its concern. i ' Councilman Anderson said he believes the City should continue gathering information but stressed that grass root support is needed for solid waste�recycling program. � PUBLIC HEA.RING - re A.batement of Golden Property � The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arr-�ived, Vice Mayor Chatfield opened the Public Hearing re the Report and A.ccount of Cost of abatement and demolition of unsafe and unsightly buildings and structures on the Golden property at 3526 West Street, Redding. ' , The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: 1 A.ffidavit of Posting = Notice of Hearing and Report and A.ccount ' of Cost of A.batement �a� � Affidavit of Mailing - " " " " The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been � received, and the Vice Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. RESOLUTION - Confirming Report and Cost of Abatement of Golden Property MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4435 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and confirming report and account of the cost of abatement of unsafe and unsightly buildings on the Golden property, 3526 West Street, Redding. Voting was as follows: i Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield ' + Noes: Councilmen - None - � A:bsent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4435 on file in the office of the City Clerk. i � ` 66 PUBLIC HEARING - re Abatement of Clawson Property The hour of 8:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Chatfield opened the Public Hearing re the Report and Account of Cost of abatement and demolition of unsafe and unsightly buildings and structures on the Clawson property at 3524 West Street, Redding. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Hearing Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Hearing and Report_and Account of Cost of A.batement A.ffidavit of Mailing -_ " . "... ._ . ��... _ _ :.'. " The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Vice Mayor ascertained that there wer.e no . protests from the floor . MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Public Hearing be closed. The V'ote: Unanimous A.yes It was reported that, as this was a small demolition job, the unsafe buildings were burned by the Fire Department personnel. Councilman Denny inquired as to whether the foundations had been removed as, the cost statement_ does not set forth this information. ��� City.Attorney Murphy said he understood that the premises were left in a cleaned-up condition. Vice Mayor Chatfield said he does not believe the City should take on voluntary burning as the City is not equipped to clean up the premises. He said he would be in favor of demolition and clean up by a private contractor. Mr. Murphy explained that the Fire Department does voluntary burning under three programs: 1. The Weed A.batement Program, wherein the cost is charged to the property owner . 2. Burning substandard structures with the consent of the property owner . In such instances the burning is done as practice drill for the Fire Department and, although no charge is made, it is the responsibility of the property owner to clean up the property after the buildings have been burned. 3. Under Chapter 15 of the Code, abatement of unsafe and unsightly buildings , if the job is small. Mr. Murphy ex- plained that the legal owner of the property at 3524 West Street is Paul N. Clawson, deceased, whose only known heir is his sister who disclaims any interest in the sub,ject property. City Manager Brickwood said he would investigate all of the questions brought up regarding the abatement of the Clawson property. RESOLUTION - Confirming Report and Cost Abatement - Clawson Property MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4436 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and confirming 67 report and account of the cost of abatement of unsafe and unsightly buildings on the Clawson property, 3524 West Street, Redding, Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Abs ent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4436 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORT �'�� Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Planning Report for A.pril, 1971. RESOLUTION - Acqu3sition of Property - Redding Municipal Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4437 be adopted; a resolution of the City �� � Council of the City of Redding approving the acquisition of certain �� � real property for clear zones at Redding Municipal A.irport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents . Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4437 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Acquisition of Property - Redding Municipal Airport MOTTON: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman ��(� Fulton that Resolution No. 4438 be adopted, a resolution of the City // � Council of the City of Redding approving the acquisition of certain real property for clear zones at Redding Municipal A.irport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents . � Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield , Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty � Resolution No. 4438 on file in the office of the City Clerk. REDDING MUNICIPA.L AIRPORT - Lease A.greement - Aero Union MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman J/� A.nderson approving the lease and permit agreement between the City of Redding and A.ero Union Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � RESOLUTION - re Purchase of Police Type Vehicles. City A.ttorney Murphy submitted Resolution No. 4439, authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase five 1971 police type vehicles for the City of Redding. `�� C� Councilman Fulton questioned the purchase of police vehicles through the 5tate, saying that this is a radical departure from our normal ,�(o � procedure. He feels that this bypasses the local dealers in bidding, there is no trade-in allowance and no servicing of the new vehicles , the City will have to dispose of the old cars , and there is no sales tax benefit to the City. City Manager Brickwood stated that this method of purchasing has been available to the City of Redding and other cities for about three years and that most northern California cities avail themselves of this service. Mr. Brickwood mentioned that the City services its own vehicles and also that the City has been selling its old cars rather than trading them in because the dealers offer less on a trade-in than the City is able to get by selling the cars themselves . Mr. Brickwood adrizitted that the City will lose the 1°jo sales tax, but said that these cars � 68 are being purchased at $250 less than the dealer's cost in Redding, which he estimates will save the City between $3, 000 and $4, 000. He said that he had checked with one of the local dealers to see if they could come close to the price quoted through the State and they could not. The local dealers used to get a discount from the factories but this practice has been discontinued. Councilman A.nderson says he believes in buying locally but, with a savings of 19% to 20%, he believes Council would be criticized if it did not take advant.age of this service. Vice Mayor Chatfield said he feels that the manufacturers have forced municipalities into this. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4439 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Department of General Services of the State of California to purchase five 1971 police type vehicles for tlie City of Redding. Voting was .as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None . A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4439 on file in the office of the City Clerk. LEASE EXTENSION - American Red Cross MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the extension of lease between the City of Redding `��`� and the Shasta County Chapter, American Red Cross for an additional period of one year, to terminate on May 31 , 1972. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s LEGISLA.TION - re A..B. '813 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman � ��-- Denny that the City of Redding go on record as being opposed to A.. B. 813, pertaining to annexation. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes EXECUTIVE SESSION At the hour of 9:25 P.M. , Vice Mayor Chatfield declared an executive session to discuss pending litigation and employer-employee relations. At the hour'of 10:05 P.M. , Council came out of� executive session. ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS � 7 � ICCCNC minutes of ineeting of A.pril 20, 1971 `� �y A.pplication of P. G. & E, to PUC to revise electric service tariffs �� 7� A.pplication of P. G. & E. to PUC to revise gas service tariffs �� � Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association publicity re trout fishing � �� A.pplication for A.lcoholic Beverage License - Rodolfo and Vera Martinez, El Charro, 1280 Lake Blvd. , 69 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 10:10 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. 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