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City Council, Regular Meeting
Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg.
Redding, California
July 20, 1970 7;00 P. M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City A.ttorney Murphy.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Vice Mayor Chatfield
with the following Councilmen present: A.nderson, Fulton, and Chatfield.
A.bsent: Councilmen Denny, and Moty.
A.lso present were City Manager Cowden, City A.ttorney Murphy, Finance
Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Director of Public Works
A.rness, Planning Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer, A.irports
Manager McCall, Assistant City Engineer Lang, A.ssistarit Civil Engineer
Hastings, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, and Deputy City Clerk Richter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton
approving the minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1970, as mailed to
each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes.
C OMMUNI CA.TIONS
Vesta Bockman
In a letter dated July 16 , 1970 , Vesta Bockman requested permission
to appear at the next meeting to present an appeal of certain
_-�'_��- water charges in connection with her property on Sutter Street.
The City Clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Bockman that the
item will be considered at the meeting of A.ugust 3rd.
California A.ssociation of A.irport Directors.
A. telegram was received from the California A.ssociation of
� ��T A.irport Directors advising that Redding Municipal A.irports
Director James W. McCall, Jr. , was elected to the Board at their
24th annual conference.
APPROVA.L OF CLA.IMS A.ND PA.YROLL
MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that Accounts Payable Register No. 2 , warrant nos. 9940 to 10311 inclusive,
in the amount of $195, 133 .35 be approved and paid, and that Payroll
Register No. 1 , warrant nos :- 30666 to 31009 inclusive, salaries in the
��, �J amount of $90,230. 36 for the period June 21, 1970 through July 4, 1970,
be approved. Total $285, 363.71 .
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Fulton, and Chatfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - Denny, and Moty ,..
TREA.SURER'S REPORT
Councilman A.nderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's
��`'4`� A.ccountability for the month ending June 30 , 1970, to be $4,623,825.74.
CLA.IM FOR DA.MA.GES =: 1st hearing
Mrs. Martha C.essna� - Claim filed 7/14/70
MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman
Fulton that the Claim for Personal Injury filed by Mrs . Martha
Cessna on July 14, 1970 , be referred to the City A.ttorney and the
�"'`•`� City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset
tlie Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of A.ugust 17, 1970 .
'I'he Vote: Unanimous A.yes
ORDINA.NCE - Purchasing and Contract Procedures
MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton �
that the full reading Ordinance No. 1032 be waived,and the City Attorney be ✓
-x'�� y instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that-Ordinance No. � 1032 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Article I, Chapter 22 , of the Redding City Code ,
1959 , as amended;,bcy repealing Section 22- 11 , and subs'tituting therefor
a new Section 22-11 , pertaining to purchasing and contract procedures .
Voting was as follows:
A.yes: - Councilmen� - Anderson, Fulton, and Chatfield
No'e s i C ouncilme n - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - Denny, and Moty
Ordina.nce No. 1032 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
TRA.FFIC�A.ND .PA.RKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDA.TION
Traffi:c Engineer Hamilton submitted the"following Traffic and Parking
Comrnission recomm`endation: "
Stop Sign - Quartz Hill Road at Benton Drive ,���
It is recommended that a stop sign be installed to stop Quartz Hill
Road at Bentom Drive .
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman
Anderson approving the recommendation re installation of a stop
sign on Quartz Hill Road at Benton Drive, and instructing the
City A.ttorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote:
Unanimou s A.ye s.
AIRPORTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDA.TION
A.irports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the Airports
Commission dated July 17, 1970, that tl� Shasta Flight Service agreement
for the use of the jet fuel truck and sale of jet fuel be extended to coincide
with Shasta Flight Service's current Fixed Base Operator Lease which
expires December 31 , 1974.
Mr. McCall advised that Shasta Flight Service will continue to pay tliree cents
(.:03�) p'er gallori flowage�fee on jet fuel sol'd; until Standard Oil Company has ��Si
completed their storage facilities .at Redding Municipal A.irport and are paying
the 1/2� per gallon storage fee on jet fuel, 80, and 100 octane gasoline. At
� that _time, the flowage fee .for Shasta Flig�ht Service will drop to two and one
half cents (.02 1/2�):per gallon on jet fuel and the one-half cent (1/2�) per
gallon storage' fee currently being paid for _City storage facilities on 80 and 100
octane gasoline will be discontinued.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Ariderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton
approving the recommendation of the A.irports Commission and directing
the City A.ttorney to prepare an appropriate lease.
The Vote: Unanimous A.yes f , :
� CLEAR CREEK SEWA.GE TREA.TMENT FACILITY
Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Clear Creek Sewage Treatment
Facility Report for the month of June, 1970 . ����
COTTONWOOD CREEK DAMS �
Director of Public Works A.rness advised that he had attended the hearing
held by the De.partment of the Army - Gorps of Engineers in.Cottonwood ,
covering the constuction of two dams on Cottonwood Creek and he
recommended that the City Council endorse the project.�.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that Resolutiori No. 4334 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding supportirig proposed Cottonwood Greek Projects .
Voting was a�s:follows: �� � �
A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Fulton, and Chatfield �
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - Denny, and Moty
Resolution No. 4334 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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T.O, P.I. C .5.
By memo dated July 15 , 1970, Director of Public Works A.rness advised
that;the Department of Public. Works of the State of California requested
that they be a.dvised by July 31 , 1970, of the� Gity's intentions regarding
use of T.O. P.I. C:5, funds apportioned for the years 1969-70 and 1970-71 .
$78, 215 .00 was apportioned to the City of Redding for each fisca.l ye'ar , � ..
totaling $156,430. 00. This is a matching program, and to make use of
the total Federal Funds the City's contribution would be approximately
$63, 000 (for fiscal 1969-70 and 1970-71) on a 71 . 31 - 28.69 per cent
share basis.
'! �`r� The Department of Public Works has taken the initial steps to gain State
permission to submit.individual projects as part of our overall
improvement program._ The� State requirements to qualify projects
have very recently been relaxed. It is our hope that specific projects
can be presented for approval within th:e next six months.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton
authorizing the Director of Public Works to inform the State Department of
Public Works of the City's intent to use the apportioned funds for study
and/or improvement projects. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes
A.WA'RD.OF, BID - Phase V - Curb,. Gutter�and �Sidewalk
Director of Public.Works A.rness� submitted an analysis and recommendation
of bids received for construction of Phase V - Curb, Gutter� and
��/ Sidewalk, Bid Schedule No. 555 (Job No. 2068).
Consideration of this item was held over pending approval of the 1970-71
Budget. , , '
MIDTOWN PROJEC T NO, l - Underground Utility District - �
City Attorney Murphy in a memo dated July 14, 1970 , advised that the
Executive Director of the Redding Redevelopment Agency and the Pacific
Telephone Company have reque sted the formation of an underground
utility district in the Midtown Project No. 1 area _in order to expedite the
contemplated underground construction proje.cts.
MOTION: Made.by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson
that a Public Hearing be set for August 17, 1970, at the hour of 7:30 P..M.
to ascertain whether the public necessity, health or safety req.uires the
removal of poles , wires, and associated structures from the area bounded
by Tehama, California, Placer and Pine Streets, and that the City Clerk
be instructed to notify all parties having an interest in the area at least
15. days prior to A:ugust 17. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes
ORDINANCE - CA.TV Franchise Fee
'��`� This item was held over for consideration at the next meeting.
ORDINA.NCE - A:nimal_Contr-ol Offi-cer . � . �
Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No. 1033 for first reading, an
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Article III
of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by changing the title of
�� y Article III to read "A.nimal Gontrol'Officer and Impounding", and by
repealing Sections 5-27, 5-28, 5-29, 5-30, 5-31 , 5-32 , and 5-32. 1 , �
and substituting tlierefor new Sections 5-27 , 5-28 ; 5-29; 5-30, 5=31,
and 5-32. , ,
R;ESOLiJTION - Sewer Line R/W �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Ande.rson, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that Resolution No. 4335 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving and providing for the execution of an easement
for a sewer pipe line.under the tracks and property of Southern Pacific
a� 7 C ompany.
Voting was as follows: ° � • -
� � � A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Fulton, and Chatfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - Denny, and Moty
Resolution No. 4335 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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GENERA.L PLA.N
, Vice Mayor Chatfield requested the Deputy City Clerk to remain in the
Council Chambers until the hour of 8:30 P. M. , the time set for a public � -
hearing on the 25 year General Plan, including the Housirig Element and � �"�
the 10 Year City Improvement Plan. -
The Deputy City Clerk was instructed to advise anyone present that the
public hearing will be continued until A.ugust 3, 1970 , at 8:30 P. M.
A. notice is to be posted on the Council Chambers door.
ROSCOE ANDERSON - 90th Birthday Anniversary
A.n invitation to the City Council members and staff to attend a reception
and no host dinner in honor of the 90th Birthday A.nniversary of Roscoe
J. Anderson, was received. The event will be at Bridge Bay Restaurant, � � �
Sunday, August 2 , 1970, at 6:30 P. M. The Deputy City Clerk wae
requested to make reservations for those interested in attending the dinner.
EUGENE E, STRA.WN
Councilman Fulton announced that Eugene E. Strawn, owner of Redding
A.mbulance Service,,had died. He said that Mr. Strawn had been a very
active member of the ambulance committee and had done a great deal to
upgrade the ambulance situation in this area.
' Vice Mayor Chatfield declared this an urgency item.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson
that a letter of sympathy to Mrs . Mary Strawn be prepared and Councilman
Fulton be authorized to sign. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Manager Cowden requested an executive session re matters involving
City of Redding that may involve litigation.
At the hour of 7:40 P. M. , Council went into Executive Session.
A.t the hour of 8:00 P. M. , the meeting was reconvened.
ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssociation publicity re Whiskeytown Lake ��%
ICCCNC notice of ineeting to be held on July 21st at the College j 7 7
of the Siskiyous in Weed
A.pplications for A.lcoholic Beverage Licenses
Bhulabhai G. & C.S. Patel, dba Casa Blanca Motel-Hotel / � �
Pay Le s s For Drug s, Inc.
Suxnmary of A.pportionments of Motor Vehicle License Fees � � �>
June 1 , 1969 to May 31 , 197 0
Request from City Council of the City of Signal Hill for support � 7�
of Senate Bills g66 and 967 re Unproductive Oil Leases
A.DJOURNMENT
There being no further business , at the hour. of 8:01. P. M. , on the motion
of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman A.nderson, the meeting
was adjourned.
A.PPROVED:
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A.TTEST: ?Tice Mayor
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Deputy City Clerk
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City Council, Special Meeting. �
� ;.: Police .Dept,. &: Council Chambe�rs Bldg.
. . .. . Redding, California
:� July 31 , 1970 12:30 P. M.
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 P.M. by Mayor Moty with
the following ,Councilmen pr.esent; A.nderson, Ghatfield, Denny, Fulton,
and Moty - -
A.lso present were City Manager Cowden, A.ssistant .Gity Manager"and'
Purehasing Dir,eotor Brickwood; Finance,Director and Personnel
Director Courtney; Director of Public Works A.rness, Planning Director
Harris;, �Pa�rks Superintendent Blaser , Fire Chief Grant, and City Clerk
Brayton. ,
MA.YOR'S PERSONNEL BUDGET MES5A.GE FOR 1970-71
Mayor Moty submitted his Personnel Budget Message for 1970-71 dated
July 29, �1970 . . �
In answer to Councilman Fulton's inquiry regarding four positions in the
Fire Department, referred to iri the BucTget Message, Mayor Moty ex-
plained that these are not new positions but are reclassifications of
existing positions, and that the position of Fire Engiriee-r III requires
the completion of the Chico State College Program or a B.A.. Degree
from an accredited college or_ uxiiversity.
Councilman Chatfield stated that he felt the salary increases proposed
are generous and that probably each Councilman has some area of
/<y-S disagreement with the proposal but believes that the recommendati�on �
should be `accepted. However, Councilrnan Chatfield believes-that next
year Council should ask the negotiating team to start ne�otiations in'
March or thereabouts and there should be some meet'ing's between Council
and the -negot'iating team as the negotiations progress. Mr. Chatfield said
he believes it would be very beneficial to have progress reports from the
negotiating comrnittee from'time to time .
Councilman A.nderson said he is not in favor of the proposed Z-1/2%.cost
of living increase and said that he questions whether the cost of living in
Redding has increased the same as the national cost of living but that he
will not vote against the proposal. He said he wanted it made clear that
this does not set a precedent and that he will not vote for a 7-1/2%
increase next year unless inflation gets completely out of hand. He again
stressed that Department Heads should carefully review the number of
positions in their respective departmerits with the idea of automating as
much as possible. Mr . A.nderson said he appreciated t�he efforts of the
negotiating comrnittee in regard to salary increases .
Mayor Moty said that he concurs with� Councilrrian Ariderson's statements .
Basic Refuse Rate
In his Buclget' Me'ssage, Mayor Moty recommended an increase in the
basic refuse rate for residential and minimuin coxnmercial accounts of
$1 . 00 per month, pointing out that residential and minimum commercial
,�,`' � :�; collection is operating at a deficit.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Anderson instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare a resolution increasing
by $1 .00 per month the basic refuse rate for residential and minimuxn
commercial accounts. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes
Electr.ic. Utility Rate
It.was. also .recommended by the Mayor in his Budget Message that there
be an increase in electric rates of 10�/o to provide funds for immediate
improvements to anticipate increased electric usage in the near future.
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Councilman Denny indicated that he agrees with.the�.-recommenda.tion
regarding an increase in the basic refuse rate as it would make that
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particular department self-supporting. However, he feels that this
is not a principle that is clearly applicable in the recommendation
' regarding the increase in the electric rate. He stated that the Electric
Division has paid its way, and more, over the years and has been a
feature of our City that has attracted business and residents to our City.
He wants to proceed slowly in increasing the electric rate ; at least until
he knows what the additional revenue will be used for. Mr . Denny pointed
out that early action by the Legislature that would permit cities to issue
revenue bonds to pay for extensions and improvements in municipal
electric systems appears likely. He stated that if the City cannot finance
its capital improvements for the electric system by revenue bonds, he
sees no reason why it cannot finance through general obligation bonds,
since such bonds would not represent additional taxes on citizens of
Redding. Mr . Denny believes that a package of the pertinent information
should be submitted to Council so it can consider these things before an
increase in rates is adopted. If that information clearly indicates a need
for an increase, then he would be in favor of it. He therefore requests
that consideration of this increase be deferred for the present.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
A.nderson that the City A.ttorney be instructed to prepare a resolution
and leave the amount of the electric rate increase blank until a study
has been made showing the improvements under consideration. 'I`he
Vote: Unanimous A.yes
Mayor Moty said he had given consideration to proposing an increase
in the sewage disposal rate as revenue from this sou'rce covers only
half of the costs incurred by tiiis Division. However , he felt that this
would work a hardship on retired people on fixed incomes, whereas
electrical costs are controllable to �sorne degree.
,= RESOLUTION - Approving Salary Plan for Classified Employees
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that Resolution No. 4336 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving the salary plan for all classified employees ���
of the City of Redding for the 1970-71 fiscal year .
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty
Noes: CounciTmen � �None '
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 4336 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
=,= RESOLUTION - Approving Memorandum of Understanding
MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Resolution No. 4337 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of that certain
Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to the employees of the City ;��,��
of Redding for whom the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local Union 1245 , is the recognized employee representative.
Voting.was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty
Noe s: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 4337 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - A.pproving Budget A.ppropriations for Materials , Supplies
and Services and Capital Outlay
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that Resolutiori No. 4338 be adoptecl, a resolittion of the .City Co.tzncil..of ���
the City of Redding adopting and approving budget appropriations` for
materials, supplies and services and capital outlay for the Fiscal Year
1970-71 .
Voting was as follows: '
Ayes: Councilme'ri - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - �None
=��Negotiating Committee Recommendations re 1970-71 Personnel Budget and
Mernorandum of Understanding dated 7/30/70, submitted to Council ��;�
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Resolution No. 4338 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Setting Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1970-71
MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Resolution No. 4339 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding setting the tax rate for the Fiscal
���� Year 1970-71 .
Voting was as follows:
A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty
� Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 4339 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
A.WARD OF BID - A.uditorium Stage Extension
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
A.nderson approving the recornrnendation of the Department of Public
Works that Bid Schedule No. 553 for A.uditorium Stage Extension be
� ��3 awarded to Knighten and Gallino on their low bid of $59, 336.00.
Voting was as follows:
A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
A.WA.RD OF BID - Construction of Phase V, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk
MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny
approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that
Bid Schedule No. 555, Construction of Phase V, Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk,
���' � be awarded to Vern Gentry on his low bid of $33,938.70.
Voting was as follows:
A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
MID TOWN PROJEC T NO. 1
MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny
authorizing the Mayor to sign and send to Mr. John Murphy, Chairman of
��::�,-s' the Redding Redevelopment A.gency, a letter of assurance re Local Grants-
in-A.id re Midtown Project No. l. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A.t the request of Councilman Chatfield, at the hour of 1:15 P.M. , Mayor
Moty declared an Executive Session to discuss salaries for Officers and
Exempt Positions.
At the hour of 2:00 P.M. the meeting was reconvened.
SALA.RIES FOR OFFICERS A.ND EXEMPT POSITIONS
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton
adopting the Schedule of Salaries for Officers and Exempt Positions , 1970-71
as presented by the Mayor in his Personnel Budget Message dated 7/29/70.
� �., Voting was as follows:
'1l Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
RESOLUTION - A.pproving Budget A.ppropriations pertaining to Salaries
MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Resolution No. 4340 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving budget appropriations
for the Fiscal Year 1970-71 , pertaining to salaries in the City of Redding.
� Voting was as follows:
'��� A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 4340 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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ADJOURNMENT
There beirig �o further, business , at the hour of 2:05 P.M. , on the
motion of Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson,
the meeting was adjourned.
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