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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-08-16 118 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California A.ugust 16 , 1971 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Parks Director Blaser. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Denny, and Moty A.bsent: Councilmen Chatfield and Fulton NOTE: Councilman Chatfield entered the meeting at 7:03 P.M. A,lso present were City Manager Brickwood, City A.ttorney Murphy, Public Works Director A.rness, Planning Director Harris, Parks Director Blaser, A.ssociate Civil Engineer Mathis, Fire Marshal Wade, Sanitation Superintendent Townsend, A.ssistant Sanitation Superintendent McKinnie, A.irports Manager McCall, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the minutes of the regular meeting of A.ugust 2, 1971 , as mailed to each Councilma,n. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Councilman Chatfield entered the meeting at this point. C OMMUNI CA TIONS Western Shasta County Soil Conservation District Gity Manager Bric woo reporte t�t t e r� equest of the Western Shasta County Soil Conservation District regarding a possible Resource Conservation and Development District has been reviewed by staff, and it is the recommendation of staff that Council support �--�`��'� this project by adoption of a resolution. Re s olution �/ '� MOTION: Made by Councilma,n Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 4478 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding in support of the Northern Sacramento Valley Resource Conservation and Development Project. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton Resolution No. 4478 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Moty will appoint a Councilman to serve on the Steering Committee of this Project at the meeting of September 7. Mercy Hospital A.ccess Road Public Works Director Arness reviewed the proposed relocated Mercy Hospital access road and the extent of City participation in this project. The proposed location of the new access road was shown on the Vu Graph. In a memo to Council dated A.ugust 12, 1971 , Mr. A.rness listed the improvements to be provided by Mercy Hospital and stated that City participation is to consist of furnishing asphaltic concrete surfact in place, providing construction inspection, and furnishing �/� of street lights. It is estimated that City participation would amount to $10,000, of a total estimated cost of about $110, 000, and would be limited to that portion of the access road from West Street to its connection with Edith A.venue. Mr. A.rness stated that where acquisition of property is required, the property owner has agreed to dedicate the property to the City, In answer to Councilman Denny's question as to the change in grade from the present road, Mr. A.rness said that the grade on the present road is 16% to 18%, whereas o�n the proposed road the maximum grade is 8%. The Mayor advised Council that he is a member of the Lay A.dvisory Board of Mercy Hospital, a non-profit corporation, and that he receives no remuneration from Mercy Hospital whatsoever for his services. He 119 then asked the City A.ttorney whether or not under these circumstances he could participate in the discussion or any vote on this item. The City A.ttorney replied that upon these facts he could participate, having made a full disclosure of the facts . At the request of Councilman Chatfield, and with the concurrence of other members of Council, this matter was referred to the Council 5treet Committee for review and recommendation. APPOINTMENT - Redding Redevelopment Agency Member ' Mayor Moty submitted the name of Robert Leitner as a member of the � � Redding Redevelopment Agency to fill the unexpired term of Robert �' � Hill, who resigned recently. �� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the appointment of Robert Leitner as a member of the Redding Redevelopment A.gency, whose term of office shall run to December 31 , 1974. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.PPROVA.L OF CLAIMS A.ND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, se conded by Councilman Chatfield that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 4, check nos. 13856 and 16066 to 16346, inclusive, in the amount of $220, 875.73 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 3, check nos. 38729 to 39042, �� salaries in the amount of $103,799 •70 , for the period July 18, 1971 through July 31, 1971 be approved. Total $324,675.43 � Voting was as follows: � A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton TREASURER'S REPOR T / `r,� Councilman A.nderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's J �y% , Accountability for the month ending July 31 , 1971 to be $4,599,968.66 . C LAIM FOR DA.MA.GES - 2nd hearing �Harry E. Hazeltine - Claim filed 7/ 19/71 , MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the Claim for Damages filed by Harry E. Hazeltine on July 19, 1971 in the amount of $90.75, and authorizing the Finance .. �� Dir ector to pay same. • Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bs ent: Councilmen - Fulton City Insurance Comrriittee recommendation dated A.ugust 11 , 1971 on file in the office of the City Clerk. C LA.IM FOR DA.MA.GES - 1 st hearing Richard C. Basenfelder - Claim filed 8/10/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the Claim for Damages filed by Richard C. J� .� Basenfelder on A.ugust 10, 1971 in the amount, of $28.75, and authorizing the Finance Director to pay same. Voting was as follows: , A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Abs ent: Councilmen - Fulton ORDINA.NCE - re Planned Development District Planning Director Harris reported that since the public h.earing and first reading of Ordinance No. 1063 re Planned Development District he had � (]y given the matter considerable study, and it is now his recommendation that an amendment to the ordinance be proposed which would provide more , flexibility than that existing in the present ordinance. 120 The amendment would add the following paragraph: "7.5. Waiver of Standards In order to allow the maximum amount of flexibility and to encourage creative design, the Planning Coinmission may permit devi.ations from the standards set forth in paragraphs 2 , 3, 4, and 7 of this section pertaining to height, yard and lot requirements, area requirements , street access and open space, provided the developer demonstrates by his design proposal that the objectives of the General Plan and of this section will be achieved and that the plan as proposed offers alternative standards and additional amenities not possible if the strict application of the section is followed." MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Ordinance No. 1063, together with the amendment pro- posed by the Planning Director, be referred back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.WA.RD OF BID - Overhead Type Distribution Transformers City Manager Brickwood reported that although Consolidated Electrical Distributor was the low bidder on Bid Schedule No. 601 for Overhead Type Distribution Transformers, they requested permission to with- draw their bid because of the obvious clerical error made in quoting on Item #5 . It is therefore recommended that Consolidated Electrical �y� Distributor be allowed to withdraw their bid and the bid be awarded to the next low bidder, Standard Transformer, in the aggregate total sum of $16, 133 .25 , tax included. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Bid Schedule No. 601 be awarded to Staridard Transformer in the aggregate total sum of $16, 133.25 , tax included. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton REZONING A.PPLICA.TION - RZ-7-71 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman %'�� Denny that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , September 7, 1971 re Rezoning A.pplication RZ-7-71. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CA.NYON CREEK ROA.D A.BA.NDONMENT ��,� A.t the request of Planning Director Harris, action on this item was held over until the meeting of September 7 , 1971 . CLEA.R CREEK A.ND TWIN VIEW SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT FA.CILITIES REPORT ✓��L� Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Clear Creek and Twin View Sewage Treatment Facilities Report for the month of July, 1971 . HILLTOP DRIVE SEWER LINE EXTENSION MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield accepting for operation and maintenance the Hilltop Driwe 8-inch sewer �� 7 line extension southerly from 299E to Doc's Hilltop Restaurant. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes .� , 121 SEWA.GE FRO.M WHISKEYTOWN NATIONA.L RECREATION A.REA. Public Works Director A.rness reported that Mr, L. J. Mitchell, Superintendent of the Whiskeytown National Recreation A.rea, has � requested that the City of Redding allow the park service to dis- charge sewage into the Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Facility �� during the,period September through May. It is estimated that the quantity will vary from 2 , 000 to 8, 000 gallons per day. Mr. � Arness stated that this request has been reviewed by staff and it is recommended that the request for emergency service be granted and the compensation be set at $l. 00/ 1, 000 gallons. Mayor Moty said he thinks it should be understood that if Council does approve this recommendation it should not be. construed as setting. a precedent but that it is an agreement between two public agencies concerning public health and safety, and that the agreement should be on a yearly basis. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield instructing the City Attorney to prepare an agreement based on the aforementioned recommendations of staff and Mayor Moty, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The Vote: Unanimous � Aye s � SA.FETY A:WA.RD - to Sanitation Department John Siddens, Safety Representative of State Compensation Insurance �r,�f Fund, presented to Mayor Moty a Safety A.chievement A.ward ear_ned by � r the Sanitation Department for working a year without a lost time accident. ��,:Z� Mayor Moty accepted.the Award and, in turn, presented it to Arvistis McKinnie, A.ssistant Superintendent of the Sanitation Department, ex- pressing his appreciation for the efforts put forth by all employees in that Department. PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment of A11ey - St. Marks St, and Lake Blvd. i The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing re vacation and abandonment of an alley, north of Lake Boulevard and west of St. Marks Street. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Public Hearing Report of Planning Director dated A:agust 13, 1971 The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. � s� Council was advised that the alley was created for the .purpose of access and for utilities. However, sewer , water, and electric distribution lines are located elsewhere and will not utilize the alley and, as the land on either side is owned by the same person, there is no apparent need for retaining the alley. Subject alley was shown on the Vu Graph. Once the alley is abandoned,- the property would revert to the owner of the adjoining property which will enable a better development of the property. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s RESOLUTION MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4479 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ordering the vacation and abandoninent of the alley between St. Marks Street and Lake Boulevard inthe City of Redding. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton 122 Resolution No. 4479 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEA.RING - No. Bechelli Lane Improvement Assessment District The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty ,opened the Public Hearing re North Bechelli Lane Improvement A.ssessment District No. 1971-5- 1. Councilman Anderson abstained from discussion and voting on this matter. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: A.ffidavit of Mailing - Res. #4468 - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - " " " " " Affidavitsof Posting " " " " " Affidavit of Publication - Notice Inviting Bids A.ffidavit of Posting - Notice Inviting Bids Public Works Director A.rness reviewed briefly the proposed improvements in the North Bechelli Lane Assessment District The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. MOTION: Made by Councilma.n Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes with Councilman A.nderson abstaining. A.ward of Bid MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilma.n �� Chatfield approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 598 re North Bechelli Lane Improvement A.ssessment District No. 1971-5-1 be awarded to Tom E. Davis Construction Company on their low bid of $27,248.92 Voting was as follows: _ A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton A.bstain: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution - A.ward of Contract MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4480 be adopted, a resolution of award of contract re North Bechelli Lane Improvement A.ssessment District No. 1971-S-1 . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: � Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton Abstain: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 4480 on file in the office of the City Clerk Resolution - Qrdering=�-the -Work - MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4481 be adopted, a resolution orderirig the work re North Bechelli Lane Improvement Assessment District No. 1971-5- 1 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton A.bstain: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 4481 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 123 Resolution - Directing Work to be Done MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4482 be adopted, a resolution directing work to be done under direction of the Engineer of Work and assessment to be made and signed by him, North Bechelli Lane . Tmprovement Assessmerit District No. 1971-5- 1, City of Reduing, Shasta Cbunty, California. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulton Abstain: Councilmen - Anderson . Re'solution No. 4482 on file in the office of the City C�lerk. Resolution - Authorizing Changes in Work MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4483 be adopted, a resolution authorizing changes. in the work to be made by the Engirieer of Work, North.Bechelli Lane Im.provexnent Assessment District No. 1971-S-1, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None : Absent: Councilmen - Fulton Abstain: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 4483 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re 1970-71 Weed Abatement The. hour of 7:30 P.M.. having arrived, Mayor :Moty opened. the Public Hearing re i970=_7T Weed Abatement. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Public.Hearing Itemized Report.of Costs of Weed Abatement - 1970-71 The City Clerk.advised that no written protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that .there were no'protests from th�e floor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman �7�� . ' Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed: The Vote: Unanimous Aye s Re s olution . MO'TION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman , ' Denny that�Resolution• No. 4484 be adopted, a resolutibn of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the Fire Marshal's itemized report of costs of weed abatement to be assessed upon the subject parcels. � Voting was as follows: : Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulton Resolution No. 4484 on file in the office of the City Clerk. i 124 PUBLIC HEARING - 1971-72 Weed Abatement The hour of 7:30 P..M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing re 1971-72 Weed Abatement. . The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerka Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Pia.blic�Hearing Itemized Report of Costs of Weed Abatement - 1971-72 The City Clerk advised Council that no writteri protests had been filed, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. : MOTION: Made by Councilman Denriy, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � �"�� : Resolution . MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4485 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the Fire Marshal's itemized report of costs of weed abatement to be assessed upon the subject parcels. , Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None : Absent: Councilmen - Fulton Resolution No. 4485 on file in the office of the City Clerk. BICYCLE LIGHTING REGULATIONS In a memo to Council dated.August 5, 1971,. Ci.ty Attorney Murphy set /�� /-� f o r'th provisions of the California Vehicle Code pertaining to bicycle lighting regulations, as requested at a previous meeting by Mayor Moty. LEGISLATION - S. B. 325 In a memo to Council dated August 10, 1971, City Attorney Murphy outlined the provisions of S. B. 325 which would permit the local imposition � 7�. of a: gasoline sales tax by the County Board of Supervisors. There was some discussion of this item but no action was taken by Council. RESOLUTION - Acquisition�of Property on Lake Boulevard Councilman Anderson abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTTON: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4486 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding tliat the public interest and necessity require the acquisitibn of certain real property for a public improvement, to wit; `�-�� street and utility relocatiori purposes on Lake Boulevard. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, and Moty • Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulton � Abstain: Councilmen - Anderson : Resolution No. 4486 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 125 � ' LEGISLATION - A.B. 2870 re LAFCO MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield �� authorizing the City Manager to advise Senator Marler and Assemblywoman Pauline Davis of Council's opposition to A.B. 2870. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATION - A.B. 3060 - Amendment to State Planning and Zoning Law MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that Council go on record as opposing A.B. 3060 as it feels this is a matter �� ' of local concern, and authorizing the City Manager to so advise Senator Marler and Assembiyw.ornan Pauline Davis. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATTON - A.B. 1886 re Competitive Bidding for Public Projects MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman � �� Chatfield authorizing the City Manager to advise Senator Marler and Assemblywoman Pauline Davis of Council's opposition to A.B. 1886. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS ij�i � Building Department Report - July, 1971 TCCCNC notice of ineeting to be held in Mount Shasta on August 17, 1971 / �� Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association publicity re Lassen Volcanic /�� National Park ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:05 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the meeting was adjourned. � APPROVED: I ! � � , M y ATTEST: '� . City Clerk , � %