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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1970-04-20 V 53 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. i Redding, California April 20, 1970 7:00 P.M. , The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Police Chief Whitmer. The Reverend Noble Streeter , Pastor of the Presbyterian Church offered the invocation. i The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the following Council.men present: Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. Absent: Councilman Chatfield A.lso present were Assistant City Manager and Purchasing Director Brickwood, City A.ttorney Murphy, Public Works Dire ctor Arness, , Planning Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer, Assistant City Engineer Lang, A.ssistant Civil Engineer Hastings, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Sanitation Superintendent Townsend, Parks Superintendent Blaser, Sewage Treatment Plant Superintendent Hiler, and City Clerk � B rayt on. A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of A.pril 6, 1970, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s COMMUNICA.TIONS Eel River Water Council With the approval of Council, Mayor Moty tabled action on ��� the communication from the Eel River Water Council, re membership in that organization, until budget sessions. Shasta County Legal Aid Society � A. communication was received from the Shasta County Legal � A.id Society expressing gratitude to the City for its use of the �./J� ICivic Auditorium for a fund raising reception on A.pril 3, 1970. Redding Softball League In a letter to Council dated A.pril 15 , 1970, the Redding Softball League submitted a proposal for improvement of the Redding Softball Park. Mr. Dennis Sap, President of the League, re- ported that the total cost of the project is estimated at $5 , 050. The League is proposing to donate $3,400. of the amount and ���% requests the City to contribute approximately $1 ,650 for material and labor for area preparation. T`his proposal has the approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Public Works Department, and the Ways and Means Committee. The City's share will require no transfer of funds . MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Council- ; man Denny approving the proposal for improvement of the Redding i Softball Park as submitted by the Redding Softball League. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks � A. communication was received from the California State Legis- ' lative Comrriittee of the Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks pertaining to the petition of the Southern Pacific to the I. C. C. L-o change service on the Cascade, Trains 11- 12 i�� from daily to tri-weekly from San Francisco-Oakland to Portland. It was ascertained that Shasta County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution opposing such change . Ma.yor Moty suggested that Council adopt a resolution opposing further curtailment of such passenger rail service . 54 RESOLUTION MOTIOIV: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4290 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding opposing the petition of Southern Pacific Railroad for authority of the I. C. C. to reduce service on the Cascade , Trains 11-12, from San Francisco-Oakland to Portland. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4290 on file in the office of the City Clerk. A.sphalt Cowboys - re Rodeo Week In a letter to Council dated A.pril 16 , 1970, the A.sphalt Cowboys requested Council to adopt a 1970 Resolution pertaining to Rodeo Week - May 18 through May 24, 1970. RESO LU TION ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by f.�- Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4291 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding per- taining to the Shasta County Sheriff's Posse Annual Rodeo Week Celebration. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4291 on file in the office of the City Clerk. A.NITA.-MA.HAN SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1970-1 Bond Counsel Ed Ness submitted the following documents pertaining to the Anita-Mahan Sewer A.ssessment District No. 1970- 1: Petition for formation of district Boundary Map Certificate of Engineer re percentage of signatures to petition RESOLUTION - approving boundary map �..,�J MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman r� � Denny that Resolution No. 4292 be adopted, a resolution approving the boundary map of Anita-Mahan Sewer Assessment District No. 1g70-1 . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4292 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - of preliminary determination MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4293 be adopted, a resolution of pre- liminary determination to undertake special assessment pro- ceedings for the construction of improvements and acquisitions in Anita-Mahan Sewer A.ssessment District No. 1970- 1 , City of Redding, Shasta County, California Voting was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4293 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 55 RESOLUTION - appointing special Bond Counsel, etc. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4294 be adopted, i a resolution appointing Special Bond Counsel and author- izing execution of agreement re A.nita-Mahan Sewer A.ssess- ment District No. 1970-1 . Voting was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4294 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - of intention MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Council- man Denny that Resolution of Intention No. 4295 be adopted, in the matter of the construction of improvements and acquis- itions in Anita-Mahan Sewer Assessment District No. 1970- 1 , City of Redding, Shasta County, California Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4295 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Engineer's Estimate of Cost Engineer's Report, Assessment and Assessment Diagram and Plans and Specifications � RESOLUTION - preliminarily adopting Engineer's Report , MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman ' Fulton that Resolution No. 4296 be adopted, a resolution and � order preliminarily adopting Engineer's Report, setting public � hearing and calling for bids , A.nita-Mahan Sewer Assessment � j District No. 1970- 1 , City of Redding,. Shasta County, California. � Voting was as follows: � A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty j Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4296 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Notice of-Improvernent Notice Inviting Sealed Bids , ' COMMISSION A.PPOINTMENTS ; � Mayor Moty submitted the names of,the. following persons who have ; indicated a willingness to serve another term of office on their � respective Comrriissions: A.irports Comrriis,sion Term of Office Elizabeth Reginato May 1970 - A.pril 1973 � Civic A.rts Commission `���� '' ; Don Boyd May 19.70 - A.pril 1974 Parks and Recreation Commission Richard Riis May 1970 - April 1973 Mrs. A.11yn Martin May 1970 - April 1973 56 Planning Cornrnission Term of Office Willard Woodward May 1970 - A.pril 1974 Traffic and Parking Commission Bill Melton May 1970 - A.pril 1973 Floyd Felch May 1970 - A.pril 1973 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the reappointment of the aforementioned members to their respective Commissions for the terms of office inclicated. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.PPROVA.L OF CLA.IMS AND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Accounts Payable Register No. 20, warrant nos. 8379 to 8689 , inclusive, in the amount of $153,438.50 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 21 , warrant nos . 28954 to 29226, � �� inclusive, salaries in the amount of $80,478.78 for the period March 29, 1970 through A.pril 11 , 1970 be approved. Total $233, 917.28 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield TREA.SURER'S REPORT � Councilman A.nderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's �� � A.ccountability for the month ending March 31 , 1970 to be $4,494,966.75. SUMMONS A.ND COMPLA.INT City Attorney Murphy advised Council that a Summons and Complaint � has been �iled against the City by Shasta Pipe & Supply Co. , a corporation. �� The amount involved is $3,000. and pertains to flood damage . The matter has been referred to the City's insurance carrier. ORDINA.NCE - re RZ-12-69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that full reading of Ordinance No. 1024 be waived, and the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman ��l Denny that Ordinance No. 1024 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, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Ordinance No. 1024 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re speed limits MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that fu11 reading of Ordinance No. 1025 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson �j� , that Ordinance No. 1025 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of �� the City of Redding amending A.rticle I, Chapter 18 of the Redding City Code, 1959 , as amended, by repealing Section 18-5, and substituting therefor a new Section 18-5, pertaining to speed limits . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: C ouncilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Ordinance No. 1025 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � 57 ORDINA.NCE - re public and private patrols MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Coizncilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1026 be waived, and the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Ordinance No. 1026 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as ��., amended, by repealing Section 21A.-4 and substituting therefor a new Section 21A-4, pertaining to public and private patrols, Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilrnen - Chatfield Ordinance No. 1026 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � REZONING A.PPLICA.TION RZ-13-69 Planning Director Harris submitted the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning parcels included in Rezoning A.pplication RZ-13-69 which had been referred back to the Commission by Council following the public hearing held on A.pril 6 , 1970. The Commis sion re- %`�`� considered the zoning of these parcels and voted to amend their original recommendation for such parcels from R-1 to R-3-15 as requested by the property owner. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the revised zoning as recorr�nended by the , Planning Commission and instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for first reading at the next Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � REZONING A.PPLICA.TION RZ-1-70 � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman ��� I Fulton that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , May 4, 1970, re � �i Rezoning A.pplication RZ-1-70. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � "PI" PLA.NNED INDUS TRIA.L DIS TRIC T MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that a public hearing be set for 8:00 P.M. , May 4, 1970, to /G �/ " consider revision of.the "PI" Planned Industrial District. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CIVIC A.UDITORIUM LA.NDSCA.PING Planning Director Harris reported that staff was successful in its negotiations with the low bidder on the landscaping project and a contract has been entered into with Watkins-Sibbald. The total ���J� project price is $156,569.25 , of which $12, 003. is force-account work to be accomplished by the contractors . It is anticipated that the contract will be completed by mid-July. i � RESOLUTION - Ratifying A.ction Taken by Council re Landscaping Bid MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that Resolution No. 4297 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding ratifying prior Council action declaring that the landscaping project for the Auditorium can be performed more economically by day labor and the materials or supplies furnished at a lower price in the open market, and authorizing the negotiation of a contract with the lowest or next to lowest of the rejected bidders . ' Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield ' Resolution No. 4297 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 58 LA.KE REDDING AND CA.LDWELL PA.RKS Police Chief Whitmer appeared before Council to clarify the position of the Police Department regarding the use of Lake Redding and Cald- well Park facilities . There has been recent publicity regarding the shutting off of power in the parks by the City, thus depriving musical groups of the use of amplifiers, etc. Chief Whitmer said it is not the intent of his Department to restrict the use of the parks but to insure that families and other organizations can enjoy the facilities jointly with such musi^al groups. He referred to complaints of residents in the area regarding the loud volurrie of music, the profanity, the use of alcoholic beverages by minors, and the litter and vandalism in the parks. Police and City officials are exploring measures to arrive at a ,,��� reasonable solution. Other cities are bei ng contacted, and it is the s'� intent of the City to formulate loca]. .ordinances which will avoid problems or misunderstandings . In the interim, electrical power in the park will be available without restriction from 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. daily. A.t other hours, electrical power may be requested through the Director of Parks . Mayor Moty suggested that Chief Whitmer involve the Parks and Recreation Coxninission in working towards a reasonable solution. Paul Christensen, a citizen in the audience commented regarding the use of the parks by musical groups and asked if Commission meetings are open to the public. He was advised that they. were and the Mayor suggested that he contact the City Clerk regarding the time and place of Parks and Recreation Commission meetings. Mr. Christensen complained that portions of the parks are being watered on Sunday afternoons . He was advised that this was caused by defective time clocks and would be corrected as soon as possible. LAKE REDDING PARK Parks Superiritendent Blaser submitted the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that Council approve the request of the Columbia Playground Organization re the use of Lake Redding. Park for a barbecue fund raising event on June 20. Beer will be sold at this event. Mayor Moty also recommended approval of this �'� request and urged the citizens of Redding to attend the barbecue . The �' proceeds are to be used to purchase badly needed equipment for the Columbia Playground. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the request of the Columbia Playground Organization as outlined above . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes LAKE REDDING PARK On April 9th the City Clerk received the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that Council approve the request of the Brown for Senator Committee for the use of Lake Redding Park on April 19th for a political rally and for permission to sell beer. Council �,���� was polled by telephone regarding this matter and all members indicated app r ova 1. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton to ratify the action taken by Council in a telephone poll approving the request as outlined above. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes r 59 TRA.FFIC A.ND PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDA TIONS Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted recommend�ations of the Traffic and Parking Commission re speed limits in City parks and re a loading zone at Heritage Plaza. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the establishment of a prima facie 15 mph speed limit in all City parks, with the exception of Rio .Drive in Caldwell ���/;/ � Park from its eastern terminus at Del Mar A.venue to the entrance ' to the boat launching facility, where a prima facie limit of 25 mph shall apply, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the establishment of a 60 ft. yellow loading zone in ��..�`f front of the main entrance to Heritage Plaze, on the northwesterly side of Delta Street from 25? ft. to 317 ft, southwesterly from the south curb line of Del Mar Avenue , and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING MUNICIPA.L A.IRPORT Airports Manager McCall requested permission for the Department of Public Works to call for bids for construction of additional general aviation parking area at the Municipal Airport. This project is funded 50% by the 5tate of California Airport A.ssistance Funds and 50% by the � /,� City, for a total budgeted figure of $13, 070. In order not to lose the State Funds, this work must be completed prior to June 30, �1970. In a discussion of this item, members of Council indicated.that they feel the tie-down fee schedule should be reviewed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the request for permis sion to call for bids for , construction of additional general aviation parking area at the � Municipal Airport. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes i CLEAR CREEI� SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT PLA.NT - Proposed Modifications In a memo to Council dated A.pril 15th, Public Works Director A.rness submitted the following recoxnmendations re modifications to the Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Plant: l . That City staff immediately transfer 2 aerators from Pond 3 to Ponds 1 and 2 . ���G 2. That the operation be changed from parallel to series flow. The change at this time will permit the system to reach a balance point before the hot sumxner. 3. That staff be authorized to call for bids on a sprinkler system described by Clair Hill, at an estimated total cost of $25, 000. Mr, A.rness submitted comrriunications from Clair A.. Hill & A.ssociates, ' Consulting Engineers , William J. Oswald, Ph.D. , an authority on algae, and Charles T. Carnahan, Executive 'Officer of the Central Valley Region, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, regarding the � recomrriendations , which communications are made a part of these minutes by reference. There was considerable discussion regarding the recurring problems of algae and odor at the Sewage Treatment Plant and the effectiveness � of the proposed sprinklering and other proposed changes in overcoming the problems . Mayor Moty reported that the Ways and Means Committee has reviewed this request, approves the appropriation, and recommends Council approval of the proposals . 60 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the recommendations of the Director of Public Works re proposed modifications to the Clear Creek Sewage Treatment Plant. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes CURB, GUTTER, A.ND SIDEWA.LK PROJECT - Phase V Public Works Director A.rness submitted a drawing of the Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Project, Phase V. The estimated total construction cost for this project is $40,800. 'I'he City's share of the project is $7,800. , with the property owners' share being $33, 000. i �%) I MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson ' instructing the Superintendent of Streets to mail "Notices to Construct" to the property owners concerned, and designating May 18, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. as the time for the Preliminary Hearing. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s CLEAR CREEK SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT PLA.NT MONTHLY REPORT Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Clear Creek Sewage ��� Treatment Plant Report for the month of March, 1970. R. W. BECK & A.S50CIA.TES Finance Director Courtney submitted a status report dated A.pril 17 , 1970 re Consulting Services - R. W. Beck & A.ssociates. Mr. Courtney reported that in coruzection with Work Order SS-1400-A.N-AA.S (A.ssisting City of Redding in negotiating with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Shasta Dam Public Utility District, and the United States Bureau of Reclamation), R. W. Beck has indicated that between $500. � ��� and $3, 000. additional funds might be required. Council previously � imposed the requirement that authorization for additional work in excess of $5, 000. must be expressly approved by the City Council. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the request for additional funds be denied at this time, that staff obtain from R. W. Beck & Associates a status. report con- taining all active work orders and specifically request a definition of the work performed to date on Work Order SS-1400-A.1V-A.AS and an explanation of the sort of work which may be required which could cost as much as $3, 000. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re TOPICS Program MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4298 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the nomination of the Public Works Director of the City of Redding as the Coordinating Agent for the Federal TOPICS Program for the greater Redding urban area. �'j�� Voting was as follows: f A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4298 on file in the office of the City Clerk. EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT A.GREEMENT - Nye Wils on MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the extension of the Employment Agreement �/ �� between the City and Nye Wilson to July 31 , 1970. The Vote; Unanimous A.yes REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 5hasta-Enterprise Soaring Club MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the extension of permit for Shasta-Enterprise � Soaring Club re use of certain City property at Redding Municipal � ` � Airport to A.pril 21 , 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 61 ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS ���/ City of Redding Fire Department Report for month of ' March, 1970 A.pplication filed with PUC by Southern Pacific Transportation -��, Company, et al, re fares ' Communications and resolution from the cities of Ukiah, Lodi, and Palo Alto re A.B 908 and urging enactment of legislation re � 7'� issuance of revenue bonds for electric distribution and genera- tion facilities by General Law Cities Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Assn. publicity re fishing in the %�� Sacramento River and Shasta Lake ICCCNC notice of ineeting to be held in Mount Shasta on ��� , April 21st. A DJOURNMEN T There being no further business , at the hour of 9:30 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned to 12:30 P.M. , Tuesday , A.pril 21 , 1970. APPROVED: M o A.TTEST: - - i � . Cit Clerk