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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1970-01-19 11 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chamber s Bldg. � Redding, California January 19, 1970 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by A.irports Manager McCall. The Reverend Robert A.. Burns , A.ssistant Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, offered the invocation. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. , Also present were City Manager Cowden, City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance Director anci Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director Arness , Planning Director Harris , A.ssistant City Engineer Lang, Associate Civil Engineer Mathis, Parks Superintendent Blaser, A.irports Manager McCall, Sewage Treatment Plant Superintendent Hiler, 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 January 5, 1970, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes COMMUNICA.TIONS Redding Chapter of A.merican Field Service MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the request of the Redding Chapter of the A.merican Field Service that the week of ��� February 15-22 be proclaimed as "A . F.S. Week" , in- structing the City Attorney to prepare such a proclamation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.PPOIN TMEN T MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the appointment of the City Clerk as "Coordinator" to receive ,�.,�4 and disperse communications from and to the League of California Cities . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVA.L OF CLA.IMS A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 14, warrant nos. 6962 to 7201 , inclusive, in the amount of $215 ,495 .42 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 14, warrant nos . 27128 to 27395, inclusive , /�� salaries in the amount of $82 ,496 .65 for the period December 21 , 1969 through January 3, 1970 be approved. Total $297, 992 .07 Voting was as follows: ! A.yes; Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None ' TREASURER'S REPORT ; Councilman Anderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's /.��I : A.ccountability for the month ending December 31 , 1969 to be $4,565, 006 .46 . ORDINA.NCE - re Real Property Transfer Tax MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that full reading of Ordinance No. 1021 be waived, and the City �la A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 12 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Ordinance No. 1021 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending A.rticle VI, Chapter 26 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 26-38 and substituting therefor a new Section 26-38, pertaining to real property transfer tax. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: Councilmen - None � . Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1021 on file in the office of the City Clerk. FREEWA.Y SIGN - Renewal of Contract for Sign South of Redding Councilman Denny reviewed a memo to Council dated January 15 , 1970, stating that he had met with the City A.ttorney and the Finance Director and it is recorrunended that Council renew the contract for the City of Redding billboard south of town on Interstate 5 in Cottonwood for a period of one year. Councilman Chatfield said that although he was unable to attend the ��L� Council/Staff ineeting regarding this matter he has studied the recommendation and is in full agreement. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving renewal of the contract between the City of Redding and Ryan Outdoor Advertising for the billboard south of town on Interstate 5 in Cottonwood for one additional year, to February 4, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes FINA.NCIA.L S TA.TEMENT - Fis cal Year ended 6/30/69 Finance Director Courtney submitted the Financial Statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1969 , together with Cornments and Recomxnen- dations of the A.uditors , Greenwell & Gandy. Mr. Gandy appeared before �I�� Council and amplified the recommendations proposed. ANNUAL REPORT OF WA.TER UTILITY OPERA.TION - Fiscal Year ended 6/30/69 The Annual,Report of Water Utility Operation for Fiscal Year ended .�,j�j 6/30/69 was filed. RESOLUTION - A.pproving A.mendment to Contract for Planning Services MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton tliat Resolution No. 4268 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving an amendment to the contract for planning services between the State of California and the City of Redding extending the completion date from February 5, 1970 to A.ugust 5 , 1970 . 1��� Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4268 on file in the office of the City Clerk. BENTON A.IRPA.RK - Request for Visual Approach Path Indicator A.irports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the Airports Commission and the A.irports Manager that a Visual A.pproach Path Indicator (VA.PI) be purchased and installed at Benton A.irpark at an estimated total cost of $1 , 150.00, which includes $300. for installation. �L�J Funds from the Benton Airpark Special A.viation Fund can be used for this purchase (City and State funds), and at the present time there is a balance of $7,437 . in this fund. It was indicated that this purchase has the approval of the Ways and Means Committee. The installation would be made at the north end of the field. 13 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the purchase of a Visual A.pproach Path Indicator for Benton Airpark at a total cost, including installation, of $l , 150.00. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None A.WA.RD OF BID - Construction of Tiger Field Masonry and Chain Link Fence Action on this item was tabled until the meeting of February 2nd in view of suggested design changes re this project. Mr. Ken Russell, one of �.1(J- the bidders on the project, raised certain questions regarding the bid and it was suggested that he discuss such questions with members of staff. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Water Transmission Lines MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson accepting the project re construction of water transmission ��5 lines , Magnolia A.venue and Lakeview Drive and from Pumphouse No. 3 to Barbara Road, Bid Schedule No. 500, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the �Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Municipal Parking Lot No. 11 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson accepting the project re construction of.:Municipal Parking ,�..��/.�� Lot No. 11 , Bid� Schedule No.. 53.0, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Cornpletion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Equipment Shelters at Corporation Yard and 5anitary Landfill MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny accepting the project re construction of equipment shelters at ��y the Corporation Yard and Sanitary Landfill, Bid Schedule No. 523, as , being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.NITA-MA.HA.N SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Public Works Director Arness advised Council that property owners of 73.96% of the land area in the proposed A.nita-Mahan Sewer Assess- ment District have signed the assessment petitiori. The area covered in this district was illustrated on a large map for the benefit of Council. `�%� The Department of Public Works requests Council authorization to pro- ceed with this project and to retain special bond counsel to prepare the necessary documents to process the proposed district. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilmari Denny authorizing the Department of Public Works to �roceed with the A.nita- Mahan Sewer A.ssessment District and to retain special bond counsel to prepare the necessary documents to process the district. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s CLEA.R CREEK SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT PLA.NT � The Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Plant Report for the month of ��� December, 1969 was filed, and Plant Superintendent Hiler .discussed ' various aspects of the operation. i CITY OF REDDING GENERA.L, .MUNICIPA.L ELEC TION MOTION: Made by ;Councilman,Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the recommendation of the City Clerk that the hours the polls ��j will open and close at the City of Redding General Municipal Election to be held on A.pril 14, 1970 shall be from 7:00 A .M. to 7:00 P.M. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 14 CIVIC A.UDITORIUM - Landscaping In a memo to Council dated January 19, 1970, Planning Director Harris outlined the priorities established by Council for the various areas to be landscaped at the Civic A.uditorium, as follows: 1 . Underground work in the two parking lots, including water and electrical system 2 . Development and landscaping of the immediate A.uditorium grounds -- the north and south patio areas 3. Landscaping of the central open area in front of the A udito rium 4. Landscaping of the parking lots ,%.��� 5. Landscaping of the area to the west of the north parking lot and to the east of the south lot It was pointed out that Item No. 1 has been completed and the current budget includes $49,250 for landscaping the north and south patios. Mr. Harris stated that it is now recommended that additional areas be landscaped and pointed out on a large scale model the areas he feels should be completed at this time. This includes the ramps , the large central area in front of the A.uditorium, and the small area separating the north parking lot from the ramp driveway. The estimated cost and additional funds needed to landscape all of the suggested areas are as follows: � Landscaping - $145,713 10% contingency - 14,500 $160,213 Budgeted - $ 49,250 A.dditional funds needed to complete initial landscaping - $110, 963 Mr. Harris said that this project does not include all of the A.uditorium grounds; that additional funds will be needed to provide for completing the parking lots and other areas left undeveloped. It is estimated that the cost for developing the remaining portion will be in the neighborhood of $75, 000. Such funds will be requested during budget sessions for the eventual completion of the landscaping. Members of Council were given a tabulation of project cost estimates which indicated the Project A.11ocation as of 5/2/69 to be $3,000,000, the Revised Project Cost Estimate as of 12/18/69 to be $3,000, 000, and the Revised Project Cost Estimate as of 1/19/70 to be $3, 163, 161�. A detail of additional amounts needed for furnishings and operating equipment (included in the Cost Estimate as of 1/19/70) was given to Council. A.uditorium Manager Finn reported that staff had given a priority listing to the following items: l. Station Wagon 2. Fork Lift 3. Office Furnishings 4. Chair s, Table s, and Foye r Furni shing s 5 . Miscellaneous Furnishings and Fixtures 6. Storage Building 7. Lands caping 15 Councilman Denny asked what the capabilities are re financing the Civic A.uditorium Project. He said that if the City cannot afford the proposed landscaping, Council should turn it down, but he is convinced that landscaping the Auditorium to the extent. proposed is very important and if it is financially feasible to do so he believes it should be done at the present time. Finance Director Courtney said he would place a figure of $3,200, 000 as the upper limit for the Civic A.uditorium Project. Councilman Chatfield said he would have liked to see the Auditorium Project completed at $3, 000,000 but has to agree that the landscaping has to be done sometime and believes that not only from an aesthetic point of view but also to reduce maintenance, especially to prevent erosion on the ramps, the City should proceed with the proposed ' la�ds caping. , Councilman Fulton expressed strong opposition re proceeding with ; the landscaping. Dr. Fulton believes there are other more important things on which the City should spend the money. He stated that he thinks Council would be critized for going ahead at this time. It was his recommendation that the landscaping could be done gradually, with City forces . City A.ttorney Murphy said that the City would have to go to bid on this item as the total project is in excess of $3500, and it would be illegal to break the project down into small projects to avoid going to bid. Councilman Fulton stated that he is against the expenditure of any funds of this magnitude for landscaping. Councilman A.nderson said he does not feel the City can afford not to go ahead with the landscaping. He pointed out that if it is not done, the A.uditorium surely won't attract conventions and other events , and that the A.uditorium would not function successfully without the land- scaping. Mayor Moty said he feels the proposed landscaping is a most necessary part of the project to complete the A.uditoriuxn and make it an attractive and functional operation. He believes that aesthetics are important and that it will show up in the revenues that it will produce . MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the landscaping plans as presented, appropriating an additional amount of $111 ,000 for landscaping the Civic A.uditorium, and authorizing staff to go to bid on this item. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - Fulton A.bsent: Councilmen - None Planning Director Harris was complimented for the outstanding job he had done in preparing and presenting the A.uditorium landscape , plans . ' ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS A.pplication for Alcoholic Beverage License - Joan K. and f�y" T'homas Castlebary, The Hut, 1810 Eureka Way A.DJOURNMEN T ' There being no further busines s , at the hour of 9:30 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. � A. OVED: A.TTEST: � Ma o C� y Clerk