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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1970-03-1635 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California March 16, 1970 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Sanitation Superintendent Townsend. The Reverend John Albright, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, offered the invocation. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Mo ty with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. A.lso 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 A.rness, Planning Director Harris, Sanitation Superintendent Townsend, Streets Superintendent Galusha, A.irports Manager McCall, Sewage Treatment Plant Superintendent Hiler, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the minutes of the regular meeting of February 16, special meeting of February 21 , regular meeting of March 2, and special" ` meeting of March 6, 1970, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes C OMMUNICA. TIONS Shasta College Museum and Research Center A. communication from the Executive Committee of the Shasta College Museum and Research Center, dated February 16, 1970, in support of an historical museum for the Redding area and re- =�G� questing that local historical themes be considered for the interior decor of the downtown mall, was referred to the Redding Redevelop- ment Agency and the Civic Arts Commission. State Department of Public Health A. communication dated February 25th was received from the Bureau of Sanitary Engineering, indicating that Redding's 5 water system, including the Buckeye section, met the domestic water standards during 1969. Bank of America A. communication, dated February 27, was received from Louis B. Lundborg, Chairman of the Board of the Bank of America, regarding the act of arson perpetrated on its Isla -Vista branch on February 25th, and requesting steps be taken as may be necessary to bring this wanton lawlessness swiftly and completely to an end. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carey Ina letter to Council, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carey requested the right to salvage worthwhile materials from the City dump. Public Works Director A.rness stated that Section 14-1.1 of the City Code prohibits the 'salvaging of material from the area occupied by and operated as the City dump, and it is his recom- mendation that the request be denied as'it is not practical to allow salvaging in a cut -and -fill operation. Council concurred with the recommendation and the Mayor is to so advise Mr. and Mrs. Carey. 36 iO C /'2.31 /;�3 jj"� Le.o_ A.r s enault Mr. A.rsenault, who resides on Ward Lane in the Twin View Annex area, appeared before Council and complained about the unlicensed dogs in his neighborhood. He said that he had phoned the Poundmaster on four different occasions concern- ing the seven dogs that are owned by his next door neighbors and he understood that a citation had been issued. In addition to not being licensed, Mr. Arsenault said that the dogs are noisy and the area in which they are confined is not kept clean. Mr. Arsenault said he is willing to sign a complaint, and arrangements will be made for an officer to go to his home before noon tomorrow in this regard. Laron A.. Johnson A. communication dated March 12, 1970 from Laron A.. Johnson, concerning traffic problems on Court Street, was referred to the Traffic and Parking Commission for study and recommendation to Council. Shasta Ambulance Service A request from Shasta Ambulance Service, Dunsmuir for �. a license to operate in the City of Redding, was referred to the Ambulance Committee for review and recommendation. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Special Civic Auditorium Project Account Register No. 10, warrant nos. 165 and 166, in the amount of $54,644.63 be approved and paid; that Accounts Payable Register No. 18, warrant nos. 7918 to 8116, inclusive, in the amount of $165,682.88 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 18, warrant nos. 28175 to 28447, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $81,109.22 for the period February 15, 1970 through February 28, 1970 be approved. Total $301,436.73. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None CLAIMS FOR DA.MA.GES - 2nd hearing The,Music Box, R. P. Louis - Claim filed 1/21/70 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by The Music Box, R. P. Louis, on January 21, 1970 be denied, and the Insurance Carrier and the claimant be advised of this action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Shasta Pipe & Supply Co. - Claim filed 1/30/70 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by Shasta Pipe & Supply Co. on January 30, 1970 be denied, and the Insurance Carrier and the claimant be so advised. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SETTLEMENTS BY INSURANCE CARRIER City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the following settlements have been made by the City Insurance Carrier: George Theobald Blanche Fisher $162.67 260.00 ORDINANCE - re Underwater lighting - Voltage MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1023 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 1023 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959 1 1 1 37 as amended, by repealing Section 9-14.3 and substituting therefor a new Section 9-14.3, pertaining to underwater lighting -voltage. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1023 on file in the office of the City Clerk. AWARD OF BID - Special Sanitation Containers MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recommendation of the Purchasing Director that Bid Schedule No. 538, special sanitation containers, be awarded to DeWald Fabrications on their low Proposal B unit price, plus tax, �1�Z f.o.b. Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None AWARD OF BID - Draperies for Civic Auditorium MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Purchasing Director that Bid Schedule No. 540, draperies for Civic Auditorium -Convention and Trade Center be awarded to Allen Bros. of San Francisco on their low aggregate bid of $7,399.00, including sales tax and installation. /� 3 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-13-69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , April 6, 1970 re Rezoning Application RZ- 13-69. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REZONING A.PPLICA.TION - RZ-12-69 Planning Director Harris reviewed Rezoning Application RZ-12-69, noting that this Application was first considered by Council at a Public Hearing on January 5, 1970 and, at that time, Council con- curred in the Planning Commission recommendations for the resi- dential areas, and the precise zoning in those areas becomes effective March 16, 1970. Following additional testimony at the Public Hearing re two areas fronting on Lake Boulevard, Council referred these two areas back to the Commission for reconsideration and recommendation. Mr. Harris stated that the Commission's recommendation, as contained in a memo to Council dated March 13, 1970, are that C -1-F Neighbor- hood Commercial zoning be approved for the two areas which were referred for reconsideration. Mr. Harris suggested that, if Council concurs in this recommendation, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance for consideration and first reading at the next regular Council meeting. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance re RZ-12-69 in accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation outlined herein. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes /�/ TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission re the establishment of a. 12 minute limited parking zone (green curb) on the north side of Eureka Way, for 50' east /J Ge from the driveway just west of the Party Shop, 1822 Eureka Way, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Twin View Blvd. Water Line MOTION:- Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting the project re Twin View Boulevard 8 -inch water line extending fr am Churn Creek to Oasis Road, Bid Schedule No. 528, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING REPORT Public Works Director Axness submitted the Public Works Planning Report for the month of February, 1970. CLEAR CREEK SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY REPORT Public Works Director Axness submitted the Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Facility Report for the month of February, 1970. RESOLUTION - Metered Parking MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4282 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding eliminating one twelve -minute parking space to permit parking in said space for longer period of time. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4282 on file in the office of the City Clerk. LETTER AGREEMENT - Smart & Clabaugh MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the Letter A.greement of Smart & Clabaugh re Stage Extension Building at Civic Auditorium, dated February 25, 1970, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said A.greement on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROCKA.WA.Y A.NNEXA.TION - A.cquisition of Electrical Facilities MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the A.greement between the City of Redding and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company re acquisition of electric distribution facilities in the Rockaway Annexation, and authorizing the. City Manager to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATION - A.. B. 98 City Attorney Murphy recommended that Council authorize all out opposition to A.. B. 98, stating that this bill would provide that when the City's personnel representatives were unable to reach agreement on issues involving policemen or firemen, such issues must be submitted to a three man arbitration board for binding arbitration. The League of California Cities recommends vigorous opposition to this bill. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4286 be adopted and the Mayor authorized to sign said, document, a resolution of the City Council opposing A.. B. 98, and that the City Manager be authorized to take whatever other action he deems necessary in opposing this legislation. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4286 on file in the office of the City Clerk 39 RESOLUTION - Land Acquisition at Redding Municipal Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4283 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the acquisition of cer- tain real property for clear zones at Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. (Rittenhouse) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4283 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Legislation re Electric Distribution Revenue Bonds MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4284 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding urging the enactment of legislation. which would permit X77 General Law cities to issue revenue bonds for extensions and improvements to municipal electric distribution and generation facilities. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4284 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Opposing enactment of A.B. 908 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4285 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding opposing the enactment of A.. B. 908. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4285 on file in the office of the City Clerk. A.GREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT - re Air West sale to Hughes Air Corp. On June 2, 1969, Council approved an A.greement and Consent to Assign- ment and Assumption of Lease - Air West sale to Hughes Tool Company. Air West is now requesting Council approval of an Agreement and Consent to Assignment and A.ssumption of Lease - Air West sale to Hughes Air Corporation. Air West was unable to deliver the agreement and assign- ment to staff and Council prior to this meeting, but it is the recommenda- tion of staff that Council approve said document and authorize the Mayor to sign same, subject to review and approval by appropriate staff members. It was reported that there are some substantive changes in the form of the document, in addition to the name change, hence the recommendation that staff review and approve said agreement prior to signing by the Mayor. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the concept of the aforesaid agreement and, after review and approval by staff, authorizing the Mayor to sign said document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Shasta -Enterprise Soaring Club, Inc. Airports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the Airports Commission that Council approve the request of the Shasta -Enterprise Soaring Club to hold a Regional Soaring Meet at Redding Municipal Airport on May 23 and 24, and May 29, 30, and 31, 1970 with a two day practice session prior to the contest dates. Additional insurance to cover the meet and practice session will be filed. Duo MOTION: Made by Councilman, Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the recommendation of the Airports Commission that the Shasta -Enterprise Soaring Club, Inc. be permitted to hold a Regional Soaring Meet at Redding Municipal Airport on May 23 and 24, and May 29, 30, and 31, 1970, with a two day practice session prior to the contest dates, subject to the condition that said Club file addi- tional insurance with the City Clerk, and that the Club provide chemical sanitary facilities for visiting pilots and crews camping in the area. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CALIFORNIA. STREET - as Alternate Route for portion of State Hiway 273 Mr. Wright, 2349 California Street, said he would like to know how > California Street would be affected by the Downtown Mall rerouting of traffic, and also made inquiry'regarding sewers in the Cliff Drive, Sonoma, and California Street areas. Public Works Director Axness recommended that Mr. Wright come to the office of the Department of Public Works where California Street traffic layouts are available and the information regarding sewer lines could be obtained. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Lost Knight, Inc., Park Marina Drive Kutras Recreation Park, Inc. , Park Marina Drive �'7 ICCCNC Minutes of meeting of February 17, 1970 City of Redding Fire Department Reports for January ��� and February, 1970 PUC Amendment to Order instituting investigation re underground extensions Air West, Inc. application to PUC re changes in fares P. G. & E. application to PUC re increases in price of natural gas service - Notice of Hearing Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Assn. publicity. re Shasta Lake ��7 ICCCNC notice of meeting to be held on March 17th in Project City Summons and Complaint filed by W. C. Albert vs. City of Redding, ' J et al ( Quiet Title Suit) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8:12 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: T,ftClerk APPROVED: 1