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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1970-02-16 22 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California February 16 , 1970 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney The Reverend Porter Williams, Pastor of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, offered the invocation. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Also present were City Manager Cowden, A.ssistant City Manager and Purchasing Director Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director Arness , Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Streets Superintendent Galusha, Parks Superintendent Blaser , Sewage Treatment Plant Superintendent Hiler, and City Clerk Brayton. A PPRO�VA L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1970 and of the special meeting of February 6, 1970, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes C OMMUNICA.TIONS Notice of PUC Hearing - re P. G. & E There will be a PUC Hearing at the County Courthouse in Red �,�J�; Bluff on Friday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. re an application of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for authority, among other things , to increase its rates and charges for electric service. Wildlife Conservation Board Meeting There will be a meeting of the Wildlife Conservation Board in Sacramento on Tuesday, February 17th. One of the items to be considered at this meeting is the allocation of $42 ,500. for the Turtle Bay East Fishing A.ccess Project. City Manager Cowden will attend the meeting. ,�Ly/.� In a discussion of this matter it was the feeling of Council that ��-� the Board should be advised that the City is not ready at this time to proceed with its portion of the project; i.e. , obtaining rights: o.f way and developing an access road. The Wildlife Conservation Board is prohibited by law from financing right s of way . Planning Director Harris and Public Works Director A.rness have met with Mr. Joe Gregory re acquisition of right of way but no agreement has been reached. Staff will continue to ex- ' plore the right of way problem with the aim of arriving at a reasonable solution. Shasta Terrace Subdivision In a letter to Council dated February lOth , R. M. Kennicott requested a one year extension of time for completion of im- provements in the Shasta Terrace Subdivision. It is the recommendation of the City A.ttorney that Council give favorable �� consideration to this request. �-'.j� MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Mr. Kennicott be granted an extension to December 31 , 1970 for completion of improvements in the Shasta Terrace Subdivision. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 7� � -__ . 23 MONOLITH - A.djacent to Civic Auditorium Councilman A.nderson reviewed the report and recommendation of the "Monolith Committee" as contained in a memo to Council dated February 13, 1970, said memo being a part of these minutes by refer- ence. After meeting with members of the Shasta County Historical Society, the Redding Museum and A.rt Society, and the A.rcheological Society, it is the recommendation of Councilman A.nderson that the present monolith and surrounding site (size to be determined later) be reserved by Council for the proposed purpose of establishing a Redding Museum and Art Center on such site. Mr. Anderson said that some of the issues to be resolved before a final decision can be reached are: a financial plan for the project, including utilities , parking, etc. ; the impact the proposed plan would have on open � space grants for which this site has heretofore qualified; and a deter- mination re the appropriateness of this use in this location. The following persons appeared before Council in support of the ' recomrnendation: A.rt Wynant, Harold Shaw, Burt Oldham, and Ed Hendricks. Scale models were exhibited, one illustrating the monolith as it exists now, and the other showing the proposed remodeling. Schematic sketches were also submitted. ���-� .. . . . , .�.�� �'� Steve Gould, of KIXE Channel 9, spoke in favor of preserving the structure in its present form. He finds it architecturally interesting but would be in favor of cleaning up the area and perhaps provide for some lighting to enhance it at night. Councilman Fulton mentioned that because the structure is of re- inforced concrete, the cost of converting it to a usable building might be prohibitive . He referred to electrical wiring, ducting, and plumbing. Mr. Shaw said that the trend is not to disguiseduct work and that the wiring could be done on the surface. He mentioned that the plumbing would be in the proposed new construction so would not pose a problem. Preliminary estimates ind-icate that the cost would be in the neighborhood of $130, 000. The proposed design would provide approximately 10 ,000 sq. ft. of usable space, vs, the l , 000 sq. ft. in the present Museum and A.rt Center. Members of Council indicated interest in the use of this structure as a Museum and A.rt Center if aspects of financing and other details can be worked out. Ciby A.ttorney Murphy said that he had been in touch with HUD officials and was optimisticthat they will approve this :use for an open space concept. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the present monolith and surrounding site be reserved for the proposed purpose of establishing a Redding Museum and A.rt Center on such site. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Mayor Moty said he thinks it would be well to involve the Planning Depart- ment and the Parks and Recreation Comxnis sion in determining the appro- priateness of this proposed use in this location in relation to the long range general development plan for Turtle Bay. A.t the hour of 8:10 P.M. , Mayor Moty declared a recess. A.t the hour of 8:25 P.M. , the meeting was reconvened. COMMUNICA.TIONS - continued California Le�islature - re Flood Insurance Program A. communication dated February 9, 1970 from the California Legislature A.ssembly Committee on Finance and Insurance re '��� Flood Insurance Program was referred to the Planning Commis sion for review and recommendation. 24 Donald R. Kennedy - re Agape, Inc. In a letter to Council dated February 13, 1970, Donald R. Kennedy, a member of the Board of Directors of A.gape , Inc. , requested Council endorsement of the program of this non-profit corporation. In his letter, Mr . Kennedy outlined the aims of this organization which, in essence , is to combat drug abuse and provide guidance for young adults and pre-adults. In answer to Councilman Fulton's inquiry, Mr. Bill Simpson, Director of A.gape, Inc . , advised Council that the organization ��, is considering a building at 1524 East Street as a location for �'� their drop-in center. He said they are intere'sted in locating in a commercial district with adequate parking facilities rather than in a residential district. City A.ttorney Murphy said the primary purpose in seeking endorsement is to assist them in obtaining grants , and that it would probably require a resolution. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson authorizing the City A.ttorney to prepare a resolution embracing Council's endorsement of A.gape , Inc. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s Shasta Council of Cam� Fire Girls In a letter to Council dated February 12, 1970 , the Shasta Council of Camp Fire Girls requested permission to use a portion of the Stillwater Creek recreation site on June 6 and from June 8 through June 13 for Day Camps . ({� In a discussion of this item it was mentioned that the City does have some leases in this area. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the use of the area by the Camp Fire Girls on June bth and from June 8th through June 13th, subject to staff's investigation re coriflict with ex'isting leases and subject to the usual insurance requirements. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.PPROVA.L OF CLAIMS A.ND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 16, warrant nos. 7490 to 7767, inclusive, in the amount of $326 ,591 . 37 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 16 , warrant nos . 27656 to 27923, in- clusive, salaries in the amount of $84,282. 15 for the period January �G�� 18, 1970 through January 31 , 1970 be approved. Total $410, 873.52 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes; Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None TREA.SURER'S REPORT Councilman A.nderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's �</% A.ccountability for the month ending January 31 , 1970 to be $4,428, 192 .71 , C LA.IM FOR DA.MA..GES - 2nd hearing B. H. Bailey - Claim filed 12/23/69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by B. H. Bailey on December f� 23, 1969 be denied, and the Insurance Carrier and Claimant be advised of this action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � 25 ORDINA.NCE - re RZ-12-69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton�that full reading of Ordinance No. 1022 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 Chatfield that Ordinance No. 1022 be adopted, 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-12-69) Voting was as follows: A.yes; Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1022 on file in the office of the City Clerk. FINER LIVING, INC . - CA.TV Franchise Councilman Chatfield abstained from dis cus sion and voting on this item. � Councilman Denny reviewed the report and recommendation of the Council Committee re the Finer Living, Inc. CA.TV franchise amend- ment as contained in a memo to Council dated February 10, 1970. City Attorney Murphy submitted a letter from John Spann, A.ttorney %>'�/ for Finer Living, Inc. , which was received just prior to 5:00 p.m. today. In view of the late arrival of this letter, it was the decision of Council to refer this matter back to the Council Committee for review and recommendation at the meeting of March 2nd. CIVIC A.UDITORIUM - A.rchitectural Services A.ssistant City Manager Brickwood requested Council approval to obtain the se,rvices of Smart and Clabaugh on a time and material basis for architectural services for planning and construction of the A.uditorium stage extension which will also serve as a storage area. It is estimated that the total cost of the building will be �'���� approximately $45, 000. and it is felt that the architect' s fee would not be in excess of 5°jo of the total cost. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the request of the A.ssistant City Manager with the understanding that the architect's fee is not to exceed $2500. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None SOUTH CITY PA.RK Parks Superintendent Blaser submitted the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission that the Women's Improvement Club of Redding be authorized to undertake a long term community- wide promotion of new play apparatus and general playground improve- ments in South City Park. °=��%�' Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. Cooper of the Women',s Improvement Club appeared before Council and explained that this was a long range project and would probably take a few years to complete. They hope to involve other civic organizations in the program and mentioned that the Optimist Club lias already made a contribution toward the purchase of playground equipment. Any equipment placed in the park would be converted so that handicapped children, as well as normal children, can use it. 26 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton authorizing the Women's Improvement Club of Redding to undertake a long term community-wide promotion of new�play ; �. + , apparatus and general playground improvements in South City Park. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes TRA.FFIC A.ND PARKING COMMI5SION - Metered Parking MOTION: Made by Councilman.A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the recomrnendation of the Traffic and Parking " - _ Commission to change the existing 12 minute metered space on the ✓.:•/ east side of Market Street, south of Placer Street in front of the Standard Station to a one hour metered space, and instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SUBSTA.NDA.RD BUILDINGS Public Works Director A.rness submitted a resume of the Substandard -_>>��� Building A.batement Program dated February 10, 19.70. CLEAR CREEK SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT FA.CILITY Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Clear Creek Sewage , Treatment Facility Report for the month of January, 1970 , and ��G� Supe rintendent Hile r answered que stions po sed by member s of Council regarding the operation of the plant. ORDINA.NCE - re underwater lighting-voltage Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1023 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the �.�.�Z Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 9-14. 3 and substituting therefor a new Section 9-14. 3 , pertaining to underwater lighting-voltage. RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds re Redding Municipal A.irport MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4273 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding transferring City of Redding matching /'Z�' funds to Special A.viation Fund - Municipal A.irport, for runway and ��� taxiway paving project. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4273 on file in the office of the City Clerk. LEA.SE OF CITY PROPERTY - Alton O. Chatham MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the extension and amendment of lease between the City of �/�� Redding and A.lton O. Chatham, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said document on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes LEA.SE OF CI'I'Y PROPERTY - R. H. Quibell MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the amendment and extension of lease between the City of Redding and R. H. Quibell, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said document on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ���� Councilman Fulton said he had observed ponies in the area behind the Taco Bell, which is adjacent to the property Quibell is �developing, Staff was requested to investigate this . r� 27 � EMPLOYMEN T A.GREEMEN T - Ray E. Hullinger MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the Employment A.greement between the City of Redding and Ray E. Hullinger as a consultant re draperies and other �r�j- furnishings for the Civic Auditorium, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said document on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re A.batement of Substandard Buildings MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 4274 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of intention to begin legal proceedings of abatement under Chapter 15 of the Redding City Code on certain real property in the City of Redding. ���-� Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent; Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4274 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds re Shasta County Animal Shelter MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 4275 be adopted, a resolution of the %a.� City Council of the City of Redding appropriating and transferring ��-J funds for the City's share in the repair, development and improvement of the Shasta County Animal Shelter. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4275 on file in the office of the City Clerk. LEGISLATION - re Disclosure of A.ssets Law Council again reviewed the communication received from the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea urging opposition to the Disclosure of A.ssets law. There are two bills pending before the Legislature regarding this law. A.B. 51 (Chappie), which has passed the Assembly, extends the time within which candidates for local public office shall file their respective financial statements required by Government Code Section 3700, to A.pri1 6, 1970. A..B. 430 (Monagan et al.) would amend the Dis closure ��.� of Assets law to provide that those local officers and candidates who are required to file need not disclose the exact dollar value of their financial interests, but need only state whether or not their respective financial interests exceed or are less than $5, 000. as to each individual investment. The League of California Cities is supporting A..B. 430. In view of the pending legislation outlined above, it was the decision of Council to table action on the communication from the City of Carmel- by-the-Sea. ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS ICCCNC notice of ineeting to be held in Cottonwood on February ��� 17 . ; A.pplication for A.lcoholic Beverage License - Roland Brousseau /;� and Mervin V. Zachary, Old Crow Club, 1237 California Street Communication from Pacific Gas and Electric Company re ��j request to PUC to revise its tariff for natural gas service 28 A.DJOURNMENT There being rio�further business , at the hour of 9:58 P.M. , on the motion of� Councilman Denny, �seconded by Councilman Fulton; the - meeting was adjourned. . � • . �A.PPROV�ED: - , M y A.TTEST: � � , Ci y Clerk