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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-06-21 86 • "City� C'ouncil;� Regular 1Vleeti'ng � Police Dept. & Council Chambers� Bldg. Redding, California June 21 , 1971 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Police Chief Whitmer. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Vice IVlayor Chatfield with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield. � A:bsents Mayor Mbty ' Also present were City Manager Brickwood, City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, PubTic Works Director A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer, Parks Director Blaser, Personnel Officer Reynolds , A.irports Manager McCall, Sewage Treatment Plant Superintendent Hiler, Fire Marshal Wade, and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1971 , as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanirnous Ayes C OMMU NI CA.TI O NS United Pulp and Papermaker s MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Couricilman �i5 �- Fulton approving the request of Local 917 and 586 United Pulp and Papermakers to serve beer at their joint picnic in Lake Redding Park on July 11, 1971, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPOINTMENT - ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman ��� Denny appointing Mr. Paul Stevens as a representative of Council for membership on the Board of Directors of the Golden Umbrella, Inc. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes APPROVAL OF CLAIMS A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that A.ccounts Payable Register No.24, check nos. 15179 to 15338, inclusive, in the amount of $121,778.88 be approved and paid /� � and that Payroll Register No. 25, check nos. 37472 to 37766, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $91 ,695.02, for the period May 23, 1971 through June 5, 1971, be approved. Total $213,473.90 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty TREA.SURER'S REPORT ��C� Councilman Anderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's A.ccountability for the month ending May 31 , 1971 to be _$4,620,904,83. REQUEST TO SPLIT 1915 SPECIA.L ASSE5SMENT - Russell-Weldon No. 38 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the request of the City Treasurer to split 1915 Special Assess- -��� ment - Russell-Weldon No. 38, instructing the City Engineer to ma.ke the reassessment, and instructing the City Clerk to arrange for a public hearing. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLAIMS FOR DA.MA.GES - lst hearing R. B. McKahan - Claim filed 6/7/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by R. B. McKahan on ��� June 7, 1971 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on �he Agenda for the meeting of July 19, 1971. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 87 Hugh Crozier - Claim filed 6/11/71 City A.ttorney Murphy r_eported that it is the recommendation , of the City Insurance Committee that the Claim for Damages filed by Hugh Crozier on June 11, 1971 in the amount of jc� � $9g. 81 be denied. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damages filed by Hugh Crozier on June 11, 1971 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ' Virginia S. Hooper - Claim filed 6/14/71 City A.ttorney Murphy reported that it is the recomrnendation of the City Insurance Committee that the Claim for Damages � filed by Virginia S. Hooper on June 14, 1971 in the amount of �� $125 .00 be denied, MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Clairn for Damages filed by Virginia S. Hooper on June 14, 1971 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Una�imous A.yes C LAIM FOR PERSONA.L INJURIES Ruth Davis - Claim fil ed 5/10/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Personal Injuries J� � filed' by Ruth Davis on May 10, 1971 be denied, and the claimant b e s o advi s ed. The V ote: Unanimous A.ye s _ ORDINANCE - re Parking and Business Improvement A.reas MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton � that full reading of Ordinance No. 1053 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 that Ordinance No. 1053 be adopted, an ordanance of the City ��-� Council. of the� City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding Chapter 19A. thereto, pertaining to parking and business improvement areas . Voting was as follows: , � . : Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield . � Noes: � Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Ordina,nce No, 1053 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - re Blasting Permits MOTION: Made by Councilxnan A.nderson, sec:onded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1054 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same, The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny .' that Ordina.nce No. 1054 be adopted, an ordina.nce of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, � 7� by repealing Sections 13- 132.'1 and 13-133 and substituting therefor new Sections 13-132. 1 and 13- 133,, pertaining to fees and bond requirements for blasting permits . ` Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, arid Ghatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Ordina.nce No. 1054 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 88 ORDINAN.CE - re RZ-2-71 Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 1055 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending � �`� Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (RZ-2-71) ORDINANCE - re RZ-3-71 Councilman Anderson offered Ordinance No. 1056 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending f �C� Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (RZ-3-71) A.IVIBULA.NCE PERMIT - Redding A.mbulance Councilman Fulton reported that he and Councilman A.nderson had reviewed the request of Redding A.mbulance Company for an addi- tional ambulance permit and it is their determination that the public �7�� convenience and necessity require the proposed ambulance service. �7 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the public convenience and necessity require the opera- tion of a third vehicle by Redding A.mbulance Company in the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.WA.RD OF BID - 5pecial Sanitation Containers MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving tlie recorr�nendation of the City Manager that Bid :��� Schedule No. 593 for Special Sanitation Containers be awarded to DeWald Fabrications on their low bid for each size special sanitation container. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty A.WA.RD OF BID - Liquid Chlorine MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 594 for Liquid Chlorine be awarded to Georgia ��/ Pacific on their low bid. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty A.WA.RD OF BID - Sulphate of A.lumina, Granulated MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recomxnendation of tlie City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 596 for Sulphate of A.lumina, Granulated, be awarded ti�;a�� to Stauffer Chemical on their low bid. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bs ent: Councilmen - Moty RESOLUTION - re Appropriation Adjustment to General Ledger, etc. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4446 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting certain appropriation adjust- /�� ments to the General Ledger and to the Subsidiary Ledgers as calculated on June 18, 1971 , and to be effective for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4446 on file in the office of the City Clerk i 89 RESOLUTION - Buckeye Service A.rea - Special Interim Water Rate � MOTION: Made by Councilman A:nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4447 be adopted, a resolution of the City ,/ Council of the City of Redding establishing a special interim water /��`�/ rate schedule in the Buckeye Service A.rea applicable until June 30, 1972. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None ; A.bs ent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4447 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - A.pproving Budget for Materials and Supplies and Capital Outlay MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4448 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving budget appropria- tions for materials, supplies and services , and capital outlay for the '' fiscal year 1971-1972. / �� : Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield , Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty , Resolution No. 4448 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � REZONING A.PPLICA.TION-RZ-5-7.1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, s econded by Councilman ��� Anderson that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P. M. , July 6, 1971 re Rezoning A.pplication RZ-5-71. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REZONING A.PPLICA.TION - RZ-6-71 j MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman � � �! A.nderson that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , July 6, 1971 re Rezoning A.pplication RZ-6-71. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � PUBLIC HEA.RING - re W eed Abatement The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Vice Mayor Chatfield opened the Public Hearing re Weed A.batement. . The following docuxnents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: A,ffidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing �-��5� A.ffidavit of Posting - Notice of Public Hearing The City Clerk advised that several written comxnunications had been received pertaining to this weed abatement program which were referred to the Fire Marshal. � Mr. Ernest Selby, who received a weed abatement notice for property he owns on Lanning A.venue, alleged that there is a lot of property with weeds and rubbish that is not taken care of,. including some property owned by the City. He said he would clean up his property but wants all other property cleaned, including City property. Vice Mayor Chatfield agreed that all property owners should be treated equally and that the City should take care of its problems. The Fire Marshal was instructed:to see that City property is cleaned. Mrs. Vi Klaseen asked if the City has any controls for persons who .burn weeds on their property. It was suggested that she dis- cuss this matter with the Fire Marshal. 90 Fire Marshal Wade said that his Department is quite aware of the air pollution law and is attempting to eliminate burning� by encouraging mowing in lieu of burning. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Counc%lman A.nderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny directing abatement of nuisance of weeds, rubbish, and dirt, and authorizing the City Manager to call for bids and execute an agreement with the low bidder. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.NIMA.L CONTROL - Increase of Fees for Redemption of Impounded Dogs Police Chief Whitmer reviewed his memo to Council dated June 18, 1971 in which' it was recoxnrnended that redemption fees for impounded dogs be increased to, hopefully, correct the situation of dogs allowed to run at large. The City Manager and City A.ttorney concur in this recommendation. Upon questioning it was learned that .the A.nimal Control Officer, as a , general rule, only picks up dogs running at large if a complaint has been /�G/ made. Vice Mayor Chatfield said he believes that violations take place because citizens of Redding know that dogs are not picked up unless there is a complaint, and he recomrriended that the ordinance be enforced voluntarily. Chief Whitmer agreed to pursue this matter . MOTION: Made by Councilman Deriny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the increase of fees for redemption of impounded dogs as set forth in a memo to Council dated June 18, 1971, and instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.WARD OF BID - Rock and Mineral Products Public Works Director Arness submitted the analysis and recommendation of Bid Schedule No, 595 for rock and mineral products which states it is the recomrnendation of the Department of Public Works that: � �� Items 1 , 2, 5 , 6, 7, 9 , 10, and 11 be awarded to Morgan Paving Materials Company, Redding Items 3, 4, and 8 be awarded to J. F. Shea Company, Inc . Item 12 be awarded to Oaks Sand and Gravel, Redding MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton tli'at Bid Schedule No. 595 for rock and mineral products be awarded to Morgan Paving Mat erials Company, J. F. Shea Company, Inc, and Oaks Sancl and Gravel as outlined heretofore. Voting was as follows: Ayes: � Councilxizen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, arid Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty CLEA.R CREEK SEWA.GE TREA,TMENT FA.CILITY MONTHLYREPORT 3��� Public Works Director Arness submitted the Clear Creek Sewage Treat- ment Facility monthly report for May, 1971 . PROPOS-ED CALIFORNIA. STREET UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT . In a memo to Council dated June 10, 1971, City Attorney Murphy re- �d r quested that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , July 19, 1971 to ��� ascertain whether the public necessity, health or safety requires the removal of poles , wires , and associated overhead structur'es on California Street be�,veen Tehama Street and Sacramento Str"eet. 91 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson; seconded by.Councilman Denny setting a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. , July 19, 1971, to ' ascertain whether the public necessity, health or safety requires the removal of poles , wires, and associated overhead structures on California Street between Tehama Street and Sacramento Street. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes LEGI5LA.TION - Proposals of Attorney General Prior to the City Attorney making his oral report re legislative pro- posals of Evelle J. Younger, A.ttorney General, Councilman Denny stated that, in his opinion, the time of Council and staff should not be expended unduly in the analysis and consideration of State legisla- �'7 ,�i tion unless it is of urgent and immediate local significance. It is � his belief that if State legislation is of particular importance to cities in general, the League will report its analysis and recommendations regarding such legislation, and that legislative communications from other cities, legislative offices of State government, etc. , should only be brought to the attention of Council if pertinent to the City of Redding. Councilman A.nderson concurred with the thinking of Councilman Denny. Vice Mayor Chatfield said he feels that communication with legislative branches of the 5tate is of major importance and that there is merit in getting information from public officers in Sacramento, but agrees that Council and staff should not spend undue time on legislation that is not of local significance. City A.ttorney Murphy reported that the only legislative proposal of the Attorney General which he considers of local interest is A.B 289, which wouTcl provide that on door to door sales contracts there would be a three day "cooling off period" in which the buyer could rescind the sales contract. Council took no action on this matter. LEGISLA.TION - Redistribution of Sales Tax Revenue , City Attorney Murphy reported that in a bulletin dated May 21 , 1971 , the League sta-ted that there is no legislative bill in the State Legislature pertaining to redistribution of Sales Tax Revenue; and that there is no way � ,:�- ' the Legislature can change the distribution of these locally levied taxes without amending the Constitution. I RESOLUTION - re abatement of substandard building at 1829 Logan Street City A.ttorney Murphy submitted the Report of the Board of A.ppeals of the City of Redding, pursuant to Section 15-28 of the Redding: City Code, which report states that i t is the unanimous finding of the Board of A.ppeals that goad and sufficient cause does not exist why the building located at 1829 Logan Street in the City of Redding should not be demolished and removed. ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4449 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the report and findings of the Board of A.ppeals and ordering the abatement, by removal, of the unsafe and dilapi- dated building on property at 1829 Logan Street. (Rachel I. Shepard) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4449 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - A.cquisition of Property - Redding Municipal A.irport MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton � that Resolution No. 4450 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: Councilrnen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty 92 Resolutiori No. 4450 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Federally-assisted Programs MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4451 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing assurances pursuant to � /�i i Uniforn� Relocation A.s sistance and Real Property A.cquisition Policies 7- 'T Act of 1970. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4451 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Grant Award from California Council on Criminal Justice MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 4452 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving A.pplication to the California Council on Criminal Justice for funds necessary to construct a new police station for the City of Reddi-ng, and making certain assurances � / � to the California Council on Criminal Justice in relation to said �� A.pplication. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4452 on file in the office of the City Clerk. LEGISLA.TION - re 5B 1352 � Vice Mayor Chatfield declared this an urgency item. City Attorney Murphy reported that SB 1352 would amend existing contracts to provide for the retirement of policemen and firemen at age 50 at 2°jo of final compensation per year of service and would lower the mandatory retirement age from age 65 to age 60 . The bill was �, �� amended on May 25 to delete provisions for the State to pay a portion of the costs, and the total cost would be borne by cities . It was the concensus of Council that without State assistance in paying a portion of the costs, it will place a tremendous burden on cities. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton authorizing the City Manager to telephone 5ena.tor Marler, advising him of Council's opposition to SB 1352, and to send a letter of confirmation setting forth such opposition. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS PUC notice of hearing re application of P.G. & E. re gas "� 7 � service tariff increase A.pplications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses � The Smugglers ' Den, 1115 Eureka Way � 7y Shasta Catering Company ADJOURNMEN T There being no further business , at the hour of 8:45 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton the meeting was ad- journed to 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, June 30 , 1971 . APPROVED: � � 2�i�i��-�, "�i' • C � X�ice Mayor � A.TTEST: � �/�, / I ,(,C,i;��,iV N I/�/1,r�.C�Y�"\ , "City Clerk v' " (� '