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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1971-11-01 146 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California November 1 , 1971 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Police Chief Whitiner. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Chatfield with tlie following Councilmen present: Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield. A.bsent: Mayor Moty A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer , Personnel Officer Reynolds , A.ssistant Civil Engineer Hastings, Street Superintendent Galusha, and City Clerk Brayton. A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1971 , as mailed to each .Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C OMMUNI CA.TIO N5 ' Shasta Lake Union School District A. communication received from .the Shasta Lake Union �v� School District re the art workshop conducted at the Toyon School was read to Council. Council was ur.:;ged to support the Redding Museum League in their efforts to interest the students and parents of Shasta County in the field of art. Oregon Trail Riders - MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the request of the Oregon �� Trail Riders for permission to sell beer at their A.rena Grounds:at Redding Municipal A.irport on November 21 , 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PETITION - Neighborhood Improvement Comrnunity Council A. petition was received from the Neighborhood Improvement Community Council requesting "Improvements of the Streets of the Area"; i.e. , primarily West Street, Eugenia Avenue, Linden A.venue, Laurel A.venue, South Court Street, and Logan Street. , c�� % Public Works Director A.rness submitted a report prepared by the Superintendent of the Street Division, dated October 28, 1971 , on the work completed or work scheduled on those streets included in the petition. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the City Manager authorize the Director of Public Works to reply to the Neighborhood Improvement Comrnunity Council setting forth the policy of the City of Redding relating to street improvements (forming of assessment districts) and including the information set forth in the Street Superintendent's.report; a copy of said reply to be sent to each signer of the petition. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.PPROVAL OF CLA.IMS A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that South City Sewer Project A.ccount FZegister No. 3, check no. 106 in the amount of $2, 241 .44 be approved and paid; that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 9, check nos . 17333 to 17549, inclusive, in the �� amount of $97 ,800.6''6 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 9, check nos . 40475 to 40738, salaries in the amount of $102, 348.60 for the period October 10, 1971 through October 23, 1971 be.approved, Total $202 ,390.70. , 147 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty , TREASURER'5 REPOR T J � G� � Councilman A.nderson subrnitted a report showing Total Treasure.r's � A.ccountability for the month ending September 30, 1971 to be $4,582, 832,40. CLAIMS FOR DAMA.GE - lst hearing Helen Lampella - Claim filed 10/18/71 City Attorney Murphy reported that it is the recommendation of the City Insurance Comrriittee that the Claim for Damages filed by Helen Lampella be denied. �� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman , A.nderson that the Claim for Damages filed by Helen Lampella � on October 18, 1971 be denied,- and the claimant be so advised. ! The V�ote: Unanimous A.yes E. J. Papineau - Claim filed 10/ 18/71 City A.ttorney Murphy reported that it is the recommendation of the City Insurance Corruziittee that the Claim for Damages �;�•-� file'd by E. J. Papineau be denied. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by E. J. Papineau on October 18, 1971 be denied, and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � Jack Edward Bigelow - Claim filed 10/26/71 , MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by Jack 1�� Edward Bigelow on October 26 , 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 December 6, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � David L. Lovett - Claim filed 10/26/71 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages' filed'by David L. Lovett be referred to the City Insurance Committee for �� review and recommendation at the Council meeting of November 15, 1971. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ORDINA.NCE - re Fire Prevention Code MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1067 be waived, and that the City � A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 1067 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council � J� of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Chapter 13 and substituting therefor a new Chapter 13, pertaining to the adoption of a Fire Prevention Gode by I reference. � Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Ordinance No, 1067 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � 148 ORDINA.NC E - r e Unlawful Pur cha s e s MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that full reading of Ordinance No. 1068 be waived, and that the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. ' The Vote: Una�nimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson ��.�L that Ordinance No. 1068 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,amending Chapter 22, A.rticle I of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 22-15 and substituting therefor a new Section 22-15 , pertaining to unlawful purchases. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Ordinance No. 1068 on file in the office of the City Clerk. CITY OF REDDING INSURANCE PROGRA.M In a memo to Council dated October 26, 1971, the Council Insurance Committee (Councilmen A.nderson and Denny) submitted its recom- mendations that: 1) Competitive insurance proposals be sought for the three year period beginning January 1, 1972 and ending December 31 , 1974; 2) that preference be given to local agents or brokers but ' that consideration should also be given to proposals from agents or � brokers outside of the City of Redding; 3) that the agent who performs the work for the City should receive all of the compensation for this �� work; and 4) that insurance consulting services should continue to be obtained from knowledgeable local agents, but that the City of Redding should pay for these insurance consulting services on a contractual basis . Jim Williams of Insurance A.ssociates , the agent for the present City Insurance Carrier, said he recognizes the City's desire to obtain lower insurance rates but pointed out that, in his opinion, the City has very favorable rates, except in the field of non-automobile bodily injury and property damage. He also indicated that his firm is now able to increase the limit applicable to liability arising out of riot and civil commotion from the present $250, 000 to $l, 000, 000. A.s a local agent and ta�ayer, he is opposed to consideration being given to agents or brokers outside of the City of Redding. He pointed out that every major insurance company is represented by agents or brokers in the City of Redding and that out-of-town agents or brokers would have to go to the same companies for rates. He also indicated that out-of-town brokers cannot give the City the service that local brokers can. Mr. Williams said he is against the City going to formal specifications and bidding at this time. He was assured that it is not the City's intention to do s o. With respect to Item #4 of the recomrriendation, Mr. Williams said that to the best of his knowledge there isn't an agent in the City of Redding who is licensed as an insurance consultant, but that he would check on State of California licence requirements for such consultants . Mr. Williams was asked if it would be possible for agents to place City insurance with more than one company, which might result in a more favorable overall cost to the City. Mr. Williams said that this was a possibility that could be explored. Councilman Denny expressed his appreciation to Mr. Williams for his report and for his services to the City of Redding and said that if it came to a matter of evaluating proposals he would s et a high value on local agents and that there would have to be a very substantial dis- crepancy in order for him to consider an outside agent. Other members of Council concurred with Mr. Denny. 149 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Gouncilman Fulton adopting the recommendations of the Council Insurance Committee as contained in its memo to Council dated October 26 , 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ; PUBLIC HEA.RING - Rezoning A.pplication RZ-8-71 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Vice Mayor Chatfield opened the Public Hearing on Rezoning Application RZ-8-71 . The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: A.ffidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing A.ffidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendation dated 10/29/71 , 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. Planning Director Harris reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission, which is that the properties on the east side of Pine Street between Tehama and Butte Streets be re- zoned from "C-4" to "C-2-F" General ConZmercial District with Site Plan Review Criteria. Mr. Harris noted that the Planning Comxnission has also requested staff to study the boundaries of the "C-4" District and to submit a recommenda- �1��, tion on other changes that would be appropriate. Mr. Harris stated that the proposed zoning would allow drive- in oriented businesses which are prohibited in the "C-4" zone. He noted that the existing drive-in businesses in "C-4" zones are non-conforming uses which existed prior to the establish- � ment of the "C-4" zone. Vice Mayor Chatfield asked if the proposed zoning had been reviewed by the Traffic and Parking Comrnission and was advised that it had not been. The Vice Mayor said that he feels the City can e�ect nothing but an increase in traffic on Pine and California 5treets and that drive-in traffic causes friction. He believes the traffic aspect has been somewhat ignored in considering this rezoning. He further stated that he thinks that jutting into the "C-4" District is opening the door, and that he is hopeful that the business clistrict is going to expand, not shrink. Councilman Denny is concerned about allowing a zone classi- fication less appropriate for bhe core area, the implication ' being that these properties are not core-area oriented. He al so feels it is a shrinking of the core area. Planning Director Harris noted that the businesses located on the east side of Pine Street between Butte and Tehama are not primarily oriented to pedestrian uses, thus "C-4" zoning is not truly appropriate. Councilman Anderson expressed the opinion that there is little chance of developing the vacant property in this proposed re- zoning unless it is automobile oriented. He noted that the City has two parking lots on Pine Street between Butte and Tehama Streets which generate traffic and he feels it is s.omewhat un- reasonable for the City to prohibit an individual from utilizing his prope.rty in a manner similar to the City use: � 150 Mr . Curto, the applicant for the rezoning, appeared before Council stating that he has been unsuccessful in inter.esting developers in this property other than for a service station. He further stated that there is no service station on Tehama Street for motorists leaving Redding and he believes this is a good use for the property. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Public. Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Councilman Anderson offered Ordinance No. 1069 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-8-71) Staff was instructed to refer this rezoning matter to the Traffic and Parkirig Commission for review and recom- mendation at the Council meeting of November 15, 1971 . PUBLIC WORKS PLA.NNING REPORT �jv Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning Report for October, 1971 . RESOLUTION - re Shasta Terrace Subdivision, Unit No. 2 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4496 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation Melody ��`�� Lane and Meadow Lane and extensions of Riviera Drive and� Scenic Way, all within Shasta Terrace Subdivision, Unit No. 2. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4496 on file in the office of the City Clerk. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - 5outh City Sewer Assessment District MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny accepting the project re South City Sewer A.ssessment District �('�� as being completed satisfactorily, waiving liquidated damages because the sewer line was operational by the contract completion date, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - A.cquisition of property - improvement of Rosaline Avenue MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4497 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that the public interest and �� convenience require the acquisition of certain real property for a public improvement, to wit, for street and utility purposes in L7// � /� connection with the improvement of Rosaline Avenue. � � Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4497 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINA.NCE - re A.mendment to PERS Contract � /7� Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 1070 for first reading, an �� ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing an �-� C� amendment to the Contract between the City Council and the Board of � Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System, ,7 151 ORDINANCE - re Abatement and removal of abandoned vehicles Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1071 for first reading, �°I��/� an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding arnending `�S the Redding City Code, 1959 , as amended, by adding Article VI to Chapter 15 , pertaining to the abatement and removal of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles. � RESOLUTION - re Emergency Employment A.ct Funds ` MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4498 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing certain assurances to the , / 7�, County of Shasta as a condition' for receipt of Emergency Employment �7 A.ct Funds by this City. _ Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4498 on file in the office of the City Clerk. , INDEMNITY A.GREEMENT . MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman � n Denny approving the Indemnity A.greement between the City of Redding �� /-� and Mercy Hospital of Redding, and authorizing the Vice Mayor to execute same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATION - re SB 1373 and AB 844 City A.ttorney Murphy advised Council that SB 1373, which authorizes public agencies, individually or collectively under a joint powers agreement, to issue revenue bonds for purposes of generating, pro- j ducing or transmitting electric energy, has been approved by the ;�c �� A.ssembly Committee on Planning and Land Use and it now goe:s directly to the A.ssembly floor for consideration. Mr. Murphy , recommended that Council conta'ct A.ssemblywoman Pauline Davis, ; urging her support of this Bill. � Mr, Murphy also reported that A.B 844, which provides for collective bargaining for public worker.s including city employees , was taken off the .inactive file on the Assembly floor and may be voted upon at any time. The City. Attorney stated that A.B 844 completely ignores and conflicts with the Meyers-Milias-Brown A.ct, and he urged Council to contact A.s.semblywoman Pauline Davis, asking her to oppose A.B 844. Council authorized the City A.ttorney to send telegramsy to A.ssemblywoman Pauline Da.vis in accordance with the above recommendations , and to affix their respective names to the telegrams. ROUTINE COMMUNICATION5 ICCCNC minutes of ineeting of September 21 , 1971 l �� A.pplication for A.lcoholic Beverage License - Isabel's Mexican % 7y, Restaurant, 2480 Athens A.venue A.DJOURNMENT There being no further business', at the hour of 10:01 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman�Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson,. the meeting was adjourned. . . A.PPROVED: � '- ,- . I � A.TTEST: Vice Mayor /` _ � '� ��.�,.�;t ,��G-a�� -City Clerk �" �