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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-10-04 135 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California • October 4, 1971 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Dr. Rush Blodget. The invocation was offered by the Reverend Robert Balsley, Pastor of ' the First Baptist Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Vice Mayor Chatfield with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield. A.bsent: Mayor Moty A.lso present were City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director Arness, Planning Director Harris, Police Chief Whitmer, Airports Manager McCall, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton � approving the minutes of the regular meeting of 5eptember 20, 1971 , as � mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � C OMMU NI CA.TIO NS Reddin� Centennial Corr�nittee MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the request of the Redding Centennial Committee ��'� for an allocation not to exceed $200 for the initiation of the program of events. The V ote: Unanimous A.ye s A.ir A.mbulance Service In a letter to Council dated September 30, 1971 , the Shasta- Trinity Foundation for Medical Care made application for a ' permit to operate air ambulance service out of Benton Field for a period of ninety days. ��� Airports Manager McCall said that, because of the time element, he had been unable to schedule an A.irports Cornmission meeting regarding this item but had polled members of the Commission and that two members had indicated approval and two members had indicated disapproval. At present the Airports Commission has only four members , The recommendation of the Airports Manager is that the Founda- tion be allowed to operate for 90 days , starting from the date that they leased the aircraft, with the understanding that they operate in accordance with all FA.A regulations for air taxis . A.lso, as , the Foundation has indicated that this service will be available for all hospitals, both inside and outside the City of Redding, that there be no specific charges by the City of Redding, except for tie-down or hangar fees, whichever is appropriate. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that a temporary permit be granted to the Shasta-Trinity Foundation for Medical Care to operate air ambulance service from Be nton Field and that the air ambulance service be provided , only for emergency care or for transportation of patients for whom the special care equipment in the air ambulance is deemed necessary to protect the life of the patient in the opinion of the attending physician of the patient passenger, said permit to be in effect until final determination has been made by the City Council but not later � than November 1 , 1971 , and that such aircraft shall be subject to all FAA. regulations for air taxis, and further that there shall be no specific charges by the City of Redding except for tie-down or hangar fees, whichever is appropriate. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes i 136 A.irports Manager McCall said he would try to schedule an A.irports Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 12th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers , to which all interested persons would be invited. Shasta High School MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by /� � Councilman Fulton approving the request of Shasta High School to hold its annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 16th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Economic Development A.dministration Mr. Forace Holland, Economic Development Representative, U. S. Department of Commerce , presented a check to Council �� � in the amount of $51 ,800, which represents the final payrnent on the Civic A.uditorium-Convention Hall from the Economic Development A.dministration. Vice Mayor Chatfield accepted the check with thanks. APPOINTMENTS - Economic Development Corporation MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the appointment of Lee Lopez and the reappointment of Julius �-�l7 Martin and Robert J. Wier as members of the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County for a two-year period ending October 8, 1973. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.PPROVAL OF CLAIMS A.ND PA.YROLL � � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that A.ccounts Payable Register No, 7, check nos . 16863 to 17125, in- clusive, in the amount of $119, 189 .05 be approved and paid, and that /�� Payroll Register No. 7, check nos . 39944 to 40202, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $93,908. 14 for the period September 12, 1971 through September 25 , 1971 be approved. Total $213, 097 . 19 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty C LAIM FOR DA.MA.GES - 1 s t hearing Oliver Johnson - Claim filed 9/22/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Claim for Damages filed by Oliver Johnson on September 22 , 1971 be referred to the City Insurance / ;�� Committee, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of October 18, 1971. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C LA.IM FOR PERSONA L INJTJRIES - 1 st hearing Mannie Melburg - Claim filed 9/29/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Claim for Personal Injuries filed by Mannie �o� � Melburg on September 29 , 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 November 1 , 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINA.NCE - re Planned Development District Planning Director Harris reviewed his memo to Council dated September 30, 1971, concerning Ordinance No. 1063 re Planned Development District. Said ordinance was first submitted to Council following a public hearing on July 19 , 1971 and was offered for first reading after certain clerical /O � changes were incorporated. At the Council meeting of A.ugust 16, 1971, on the recommendation of the Planning Director, Ordinance No, 1063, together with an amendment, was referred back to the Planning Commission for review and recoxnnzendation, It is now the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Ordinance No. 1063 in its amended form be offered for first reading. f 137 Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 1063 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 30 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding thereto 5ection 30=14: 1 , pertaining to Planned Development or PD District ORDINA.NCE - adopting certain Electrical Codes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton � �� that full reading of Ordinance No. 1065 be waived, and that the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes �-j;3.� MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Ordinance No. 1065 be adopted, an ordinance o� the City Council of the City of Redding amendin� the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 9=9 and substituting therefor a new 5ection 9-9, pertaining to the adoption of certain Electrical Codes by reference. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None � A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty I '� Ordinance No. 1065 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � � � ORDINA.NCE - re City's electrical regulations MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1066 be waived, and that the ��� City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton `�`�� that Ordinance No. 1066 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of , the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959 , as amended, by repealing Sections 9-9 . 1, 9- 10, 9-10. 1, 9- 10. 2, 9- 12, 9- 14. 1, and 9- 14.2 and substituting therefor new Sections 9-9 . 1 , 9-9• 2, 9-10, 9-10. 1, 9-10.2, 9- 10.3, 9- 12, and 9-14. 1, pertaining to the City's electrical regulations. � Votirig was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Ordinance No. 1066 on file in the office of the City Clerk. TRA.FFIC AND PA.RKING COMMIS5ION RECOMMENDA TIONS Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the following recomxYiendations of the Traffic and Parking Commis sion: Parking Prohibition It is recommended that parking be prohibited at all times on the east side of A.ngelo A.venue, south from Parkview Avenue � �� � � to the alley. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the recommendation re prohibition of parking on a portion of A.ngelo A.venue, and instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Installation of Stop Signs It is recommended that stop signs be installed to stop Walnut � Street at North Street. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman ' Anderson approving the recomxnendation re installation of stop J%� J� signs to stop Walnut Street at North Street, and instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s Councilman Denny said that in approving the above recommenda- tion it is with the understanding that a study will be made of the existing stop signs in the area. Mr. Hamilton said that such a study will be made. 138 REDDING MUNICIPA.L AIRPORT - Knapik Lease A.irports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the Airports Commission approving the request of Mr. A.1 Knapik to purchase Dr. Harold Bursell's hangar at Redding Municipal Airport and establish a business for aircraft repair and maintenance, and selling rebuilt aircraft. Merle Blevins, fixed base operator at Redding Municipal Airport, and Gene Calanchini, fixed base operator at Benton Airport, appeared jj� before Council to protest the granting of a lease to Mr. Knapik on the basis that the area cannot absorb an additional aircraft business and that it would cause a hardship on the existing fixed base operators. In a discussion of this matter, Vice Mayor Chatfield and Councilman Denny both concurred that it has been the philosophy of Council that the airports should be open to anyone who wishes to operate, even to the extent of promoting such commercial activity. Councilman A.nderson expressed the�opinion that, because the City imposes certain obligations on fixed base operators, such operators should be afforded a degree of protection. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the lease between the City of Redding and A.lfred Knapik on the condition that the fees set,forth in said lease are comparable to others being charged for sirriilar,.,operati,ons at „ ' Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizi.ng the.�Vi,ce Mayor. to�,sigri,same. Voting was as follows: � " � _ A.yes: Councilmen - Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield � Noes: Councilmen - Anderson A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty A.WA.RD OF BID - Automotive Equipment Assistant City Manager Courtney advised Council that a question has arisen concerning the specifications on the primary bid of International Harvester on Item #4; that the aggregate bid submitted by this vendor in his primary bid and his alternate bid are both lower than the other eligible aggregate bid submitted; and that it is the recomt7zendation of staff that Bid Schedule No. 607 be awarded to International Harvester Company, subject to the discretion of the City Manager as to Item #4 ��.� of said bid as to the selection of the primary bid or alternate bid, but in no event to exceed a total price of $43,600. 20, sales tax included. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Bid Schedule No. 607, pickup trucks, cab and chassis, flatbed, and hydrolift, be awarded to International Harvester Company on their low total aggregate bid, subject to the discretion of the City Manager as to Item #4 of said bid as to the selection of the primary bid or alternate bid, but in no event to exceed a total price of $43,600.20, sales tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty AWA.RD OF BID - Placer St. Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Improvements MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that A.lternate A. of Bid Schedule No. 608, Placer Street Curb, Gutter, and � > Sidewalk Improvements be awarded to Dale Reynolds on his low bid of �/ $6 ,930 and that all bids be rejected on Alternate B of said Bid Schedule. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty 139 RESOLUTION - re Bid Schedule No. 608 - Placer Street Improvements MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4491 be adopted, a resolution of the City �. ' Council of the City of Redding declaring that Bid Schedule No. 608, as ���� to A.lternate B thereof, can be performed more economically by day labor or furnished at a lower price in the open market. ' Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4491 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC WORKS PLA.NNING REPORT Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning •� � � Report for September, 1971. EASTSIDE ROA.D WA.TERLINE In a memo to Council dated October l , 1971 , I�ublic Works Director Arness presented facts regarding a proposed assessment district for a water system which has been requested by property owners located adjacent to Eastside Road south of Wyndham Lane. Before circulating the petition, staff is requesting Council concurrence of the project, inasmuch as the property owners would be responsible for a 6-inch �f--� � waterline 'serving their property and the City of Redding would be responsible for,the differerice in size between 6-inch and the size finally `selected.` The City of'Redding would also be responsible for the extension of approximately 600 feet of waterline at the south end to connect to the existing Shasta General Hospital waterline now owned by the City of Redding. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton '� approving the circulation of petitions for an assessment district for i Eastside Road Waterline, and that Council would agree to participate under the Code up to a total of $20,000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - A.cquisition of Property at Redding Municipal A.irport MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4492 be adopted, a resolution of the City �� U 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 - A.nderson, Denny; Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4492 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Amendment to PERS Contract MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4493 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring intention to approve an amendment to contract between the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' i/ �� Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Redding. ��� Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilrnen - None , Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4493 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 140 REIMBURSEMENT A.GREEMENT - Clearie Sewer Line MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman �7 -7 Fulton approving the Reimbursement Agreement between the City o� � / of Redding and Harry S. Clearie re 8-inch lateral sewer line within I�il].t:� Drive, and authorizing the Vice Mayor to execute same on behal'f of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS / 7� ICCCNC minutes of ineeting of September 21, 1971 � '�� PUC notice of hearing re application of Hughes A.ir Corp. , dba A.ir West, to increase its intrastate passenger fares �,�/ Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssociation national publicity re Shasta Lake A.DJOUR NMEN T There being no further business, at the hour of 9:25 p.m. , on the motion of Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton, the meeting was adjourned. A.PPROVED: /' / -_ ) J -4C� f Vic e Mayor A TTES T: ,i ' � � / % � �/ � `%�'(�,G�r'<�,>;.%.--� ::�,���, City Clerk '� '