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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1970-12-07 18? City Council, Regular Meeting , Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California December 7 , 1970 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Police Chief Whitmer. The invocation was offered by Father McMahon of St. Joseph Catholic Chur ch.. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty. Absent: Councilman Chatfield ' A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Police Chief Whitmer, � A.ssistant City Engineer Lang, Assistant Civil Engineer Hastings, Parks Director Blaser, Sanitation Superintendent Townsend, and City Clerk Brayton A.PPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of November 16 , 1970 as mailed to each Councilrrian. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNICA.TIONS Arretta Webb MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman � Denny finding that public convenience and necessity requires the granting of a permit to Arretta Webb to operate twelve vehicles in ��<='�� the name of Redding Yellow Cab Company in the City of Redding for the year 1971. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , City of Mode sto A Resolution was received from the Modesto City Council, urging the League of California Cities to seek action to alleviate the problem of litter and waste disposal created by the sale of bev- erages in disposable, non-returnable containers. � �� MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny instructing the City Attorney to draft a resolution similar to the one received from the Modesto City C.ouncil. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes PETITION FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS A.n informal petition filed by property owners in the general area bounded by West Street between Laurel and Linden 5treets requesting that assess- ��� ment district proceedings be initiated for street improvements was re- ferred to the Department of Public Works for appropriate action. A.PPOINTMENTS - Redding Redevelopment Agency Mayor Moty submitted the names of John X. Murphy and Robert R. Hill for reappointment as members of the Redding Redevelopment A.gency for terms of office from January 1 , 1971 through December 31 , 1974. �li 7 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson ���� � approving the r,eappointment of John X. Murphy and Robert R. Hill as mem.bers of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 188 A.PPOINTMENT - Recreation and Parks Commis sion Mayor Moty submitted the name of Eugene Michelson for membership on the Recreation and Parks Commis sion: � �� � MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the appointment of Eugene Michelson as a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes A.PPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PA.YROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 11 , check nos. 12227 to 12454, inclusive, in the amount of $187, 278.93 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 11 , check nos, 33657 to 33914, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $91 ,085. 51, for the period November 8, 1970 /�}� through November 21 , 1970 be approved. Total $278, 364.44 Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield CLA.IMS FOR DAMA.GE - lst hearing St. Joseph School - Claim filed 11/17/70 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by . Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by St. Joseph School on November 17, 1970 be r eferred to the City A.ttorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and ��� the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of January 4, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Vernon A.dams - Claim filed 12/7/70 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by Vernon A.dams on December 7, 1970 be referred to the City A.ttorney and the City Insurance Carrier , and the ��� � City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting of January 4, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes H. T. Barnard - Claim filed 12/7/70 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by H. T. Barnard on December 7, 1970 be referred to the �,� � City A.ttorney and the City Insurance Carrier , and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting of January 4, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Joe M. Vail - Claim filed 12/7/70 MOTION: Made by .Councilma.n A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by Joe M. .Vail on December 7, 1970 be referred to the City /�� Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the A.genda for the meeting of January 4, 1971 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CLA.IM FOR DA.MA.GE - 2nd hearing Lil Wrangler Steakhouse - Claim fiFed 11/12/70 1� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Den�zy-, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the Claim for Damages filed by Lil Wrangler Steakhouse on November 12, 1970 in the amount of $15.50. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 5 , 189 REDDING MEDI-CA.R Councilman Fulton reported that the Council Committee met in the presence of three of the ambulance owners in Redding with respect to the operation of the Redding Medi-Car. The ambulance owners agreed that they would not. have any objection to the continued opera- ._ tion of the medi-car business in the City of Redding, provided it �G�.� carries only seated passengers , in wheelchairs or otherwise, that , do not require an attendant to give medical assistance. The Committee recommends that the City Attorney draft an ordinance which will limit the operations of a medi-car to those described above. The City A.ttorney was instructed to draft such an ordinance. AWARD OF BID - Power Sweeper MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving;:the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 573 f:or a Power Sweeper be awarded to the �G�13 Tennant Company, the sole bidder , on their bid of $4,033. 05 , sales tax included. Voting was as follows: � A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty � Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield BUILDING ACTIVITY - Monthly Report ' ��� Planning Director Harris submitted the Building Official s Report for the month of October, 1970. POLICE DEPA.RTMENT - Current Programs Police Chief Whitmer reviewed briefly the "Get Acquainted With Your Police" public relations program and answered questions posed by members of Council. ��� ' Chief Whitmer also submitted information concerning the Burglary and Fraudulent Document Prevention Program now being carried on b'y the Redding Police Department. . I�AKE REDDING P�RK IVIA.STER PLA.N ' � Parks Director Blaser submitted the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission urging Council approval of the proposed Master Plan for Lake Redding Park. The proposed plan was shown to members of Council. Mr. Blaser pointed out on the map the location of a proposed restroom facility close to the playground area. It is planned to discontinue the use of the present restrooms when this new facility is provided. The existing restrooms are quite old and difficult to maintain, and the septic tank serving the facility is inadequate. Councilma.n Fulton questioned the closing of the present Benton entrance � �U to the Park, and•also believes additiona.l restrooms will be needed. When asked how much itwould cost to upgrade the present restrooms, Mr. Blaser said he would estimate $4, 000 to $5, 000, not including new sewer facilities. The possibility of using the restrooms located at the boat ramp was also discussed. A.t the conclusion of the discussion concerning restroom facilities, City Manager Brickwood said he will have staff check into other possible uses for the building housing the present restrooms and also the cost of up- grading the present facility. Mayor Moty and Councilman Denny feel the proposed road is better than the existing one as �it discourages use of the park as a throughway. 190 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the proposed Master Plan for Lake Redding Park as submitted by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - Fulton A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield PUBLIC HEA.RING - South City Sewer A.ssessment District 1968-5 The hour of 7:30 P.M, having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public hearing on South City Sewer Assessment District 1968-5. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Cle.rk: Certificate of mailing - Notice of Improvement Certificate of posting - Notice of Improvement Affidavit of publication - Notice of Improvement Affidavit of publication - Notice Inviting Sealed Bids The City Clerk advised that protests had been received from the following persons: Norma and Donald N. Rochlitz A.lice M. Elder Don E, Miller Thomas and Viola Plemons Howard B. Weeks M, H. Olinger Don and Dolores Brashears Robert and Francine O'Brien Leo F. Bott B. H. Bailey Lorraine Foster Mrs . Luther Redd J. W. Twomey M. B. Masson l � Yale Miller I. Thon �L.�i� H. McClelland Marian Earl A.ssistant Civil Engineer Hastings showed on the Vu Graph the area included in the assessment district and advised that assessments were calculated on the following basi s. Commercial property - straight front foot basis R-1 property - $525 per front foot for 60' plus 2/3 credit in excess of 60' R-2 property - $525 per front foot for 60' - in excess of 60' spread in direct proportion In addition, each parcel was assessed ana,cre°age fee, and also the total cost of the 4" connection was divided by the number of parcels in the district and this amount was added to the acreage charge and the front foot charge. Jerry Bronson of 4674 Harrison Avenue said he is in favor of the sewer district but would like to have the sewers brought down the alley as the houses were constructed to hook up to a sewer in the alley. Mr. Hastings said that a study had been made by the Department of Public Works and it is estimated that the cost per parcel would be increased approximately $100 if this were done as it would be necessary to construct three lateral sewer lines instead of the proposed two lines. He also spoke of the difficulty of installing a sewer line in the 20' alleys, which would increase the cost. A.ttorney Stephen Birdlebough appeared on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rochlitz, stating their objections as contained in a letter to the City Clerk dated December 7, 1970, Mr. Birdlebough said that his clients would not object to .the assessment on Parcel 90, on which their home is located, but request that Parcel 89, which contains a shop building, be excluded from the district, : 19.1, Jack Taylor of 2301 Riviera Drive, advised Council that he had given the City an easement over his prop.erty (the ,route was shown.on the Vu Graph) but is concerned that this easement will affect the resale value of his ,property. He had been so advised by a realtor. He is also concerned about the amount of his assessment, which is $1480, whereas he was told that the average assessment in the district is between $700 and $800 . He said he also has fears that access to his home, which is on an easement road, might be impaired as the pro- posed sewer line route is on the easement road, Mr . Taylor said he has improved the road and is concerned that it will not be returned to its present condition. City A.ttorney Murphy noted that Mr. Taylor has.the right to build . over the easement where it crosses over the rear of his property. Mr. Taylor agreed that this is true; however, a realtor that he con- tacted believes that the easement would affect the value of his property. ' Mr. Don Miller asked if he would be responsible for taxes on the ease- ment, if he gives such an easement to the City, and whether he would ' be assessed for the easement. He was advised that he would be respon- sible for taxes on the easement and would be assessed for it. In answer to Mr. Miller's question as to whether he would be permitted to build over the easement, he was told that the City would be willing to negotiate an easement with him but had been unable to locate him. In answer to Councilman Anderson's question as to the amount of the �� � assessment on Mr. Miller's parcel, Mr, Hastings said the total � 'S assessment is $2400, based on three units and the acreage fee of $640. There.was a discussion as to the possibility of subdividing this parcel into three lots and it was determined that the frontage would allow only two unit s. Mr. Miller feels that erosion will occur when the sewer line is installed in the old road on his property unless some t.ype of surfacing material � is placed on top. Mr. Hastings said there are several ways of preventing the erosion problem, such as mounding the trench, and that the City will take whatever measures are necessary. Mr. Miller also spoke of de- I valuation of his property because of the easement. He agreed to contact the City Attorney with respect to negotiating an easement. Mrs. Masson of 1831 Riviera Drive is concerned that her home cannot be served by the sewer as her plumbing is considerably below the level of the street. She is also concerned about the cost of the assessment as she owns two parcels in the district; does not intend to build on one of the parcels; and has had no problem with her septic tank. She also feels that hooking up to the sewer is going to be difficult because of existing buildings, paved areas , and trees on her property. In answer to her question as to whether it would be imperative that she hook up to the sewer line, she was advised that ultimately it would be required but that it might be a period of two or three years , unless she had trouble with her septic tank. In such instances it is necessary to hook up immediately. Marian Earl of 4760 Enchanted Way does not wish to be included in the assessment district. Her home is approximately 5 years old; she has never had any problem with her septic tank, and she objects to the ex- penditure of between $1200 to $1500 for sewers. She is also concerned, from a standpoint of safety, about the limited access on the streets while the sewer line is being installed. Mr, Hastings stated that access is to be maintained during construction. 192 Richard Morgan of 2225 E1 Reno Lane said he is in favor of the assess- ment :district'.but had a questiom from� El Reno Harrison. He referred to Parcel #36 , stating that he understood that the assessment on this parcel would be dropped because this property has no residential value. He said that this property is used by the City Sanitation Divi=sion�.as access to the alley, arid Mr. Harrison may wish to deed this land to the City, Mr. Hastings noted �that the water assessment on this parcel had been dropped but stated that it is a building lot with 50' frontage. Public Works Director Arness recommended that this lot be deeded to the City, and that the City pick up the assessment. The City Attorney said this would be legal:� � Mr. Morgan said he would have Mr. Harrison contact the City A.ttorney with respect to this matter. . Dorothy Murphy of Riviera Drive spoke in favor of the assessment district. MOTION: Made;by Councilman Anderson,� seconded by .Councilman Fulton that the Publie Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Discussion re questions raised and individual property assessments: Installation of Sewer Lines Mayor.Moty:said he would=agree with th'e Public Works Depart- / ment that the sewer lines should be installed in the streets �(i,� because of the financial benefit to the property owners. Street Repaving � . Mr. Arness said that all streets would be restored to their existing or better condition. Rochlitz Protest (Parcel 89) Council agreed'upon exclusion of acreage (land area) westerly of a 155' strip of land fronting on Cedar Road. The present land use on this parcel is non-conforming. Fees and charges will be applicable at the time that this property is developed. With regard to the 155' fronting on Cedar Road, basic benefit units remain unchanged at 6. 17, the single $140 connection charge remains unchanged, and the acreage charge applies. Taylor Protest (Parcel 103) • It was agreed to reduce the 'basic benefit unit charge from 2.08 to 1.41 . The preserit land use zoning is R-1 B-1 , which requires a minimum lot size of 10, 000 sq, ft. � Miller Protest (Parcel 102) Council agreed that the basic benefit unit charge �should be reduced from 3. 09 to 1.76.' Present land use zoning is R-1 B-1 . Masson Protest (Parcels 1`25 and 335) It was Council's decision that there should be no change in this assessment. Earl Protest (Parcel 264)_ ' It was Council's decision that there should be no change in this as s es sment. • Harrison (Parcel 36) Harrison represented by Mr. Morgan A.s this parcel is used as public access to the alley, staff.was directed to negotiate for acquisition of the parcel. If the-City acquires the parcel, the City will pay the assessment. Bond Counsel Ed Ness stated that overcharges existed with regard to the following two assessments: ` Parcel 71 Overcharge of $57.75 Parcel 319 Overcharge of $84.00 , � 193 Bond Counsel Ed Ness submitted the following resolutions and docizments: RESOLUTION - Overruling Protests ; MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, ' seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4387 be adopted, a resolution overruling protests re South City Sewer Assessment District 1968-5. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, ancl Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Counciimen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4387 on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson that the Engineer of Work shall amend the A:ssessment Roll in red ink to reflect all of the changes approved and authorized by the Gouncil at this hearing, and it is agreed that the City will pay any deficiencies created � in the A.ssessment Roll by reason of the changes in the aforementioned assessments in the interest of time, convenience, and justice. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes RESOLUTION -. re Amended Cost Estimate and A.mended Engineer's Report MOTION: Made by Councilman IDenny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4�88 be adopted, a resolution directing filing of an amended Engineer's Report and amended Estimate of Cost in South City Sewer A.ssessment District 1968-5, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. � Voting was as follows: � A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty �(�s Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield � Resolution No. 4388 on file in the office of the City Clerk. A.mended Cost Estimate Filed. A.mended Engineer's Report and Assessment filed. �, Analysis and Recommendatibn re Award of Bid MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny accepting the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the bid for South City Sewer A.ssessment District be awarded to Gene McLaughlin, Fresno on his low bid of $576, 853.90. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield RESOLUTION - Intension to Contribute A.dditional Funds MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4389 be adopted, a resolution of intention to contribute any additional contingency funds required in the 5outh City Sewer Assessment District 1968-5, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows; A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen = None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4389 on file in the office of the City Clerlc. RE50LUTION - re Amended Engineer's Report and Confirming A.ssessment MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution No. 4390 be adopted, a resolution and order approving A.mended Engineer's Report, ordering the improvements and acquisitions to be made and confirming assessment, South City Sewer Assessment District 1968-5, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. 194 Voting was as follows: � A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4390 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - A.uthorizing Changes in Work MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4391 be adopted, a resolution authorizing changes in the work to be made by the Director of Public Works of the City of Redding in the South City Sewer A.ssessment District 1968-5 , City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty � Noes: Councilmen - None �� � A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4391 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Award of Contract MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Resolution. No. 4392 be adopted, a resolution of A.ward of Contract, South City Sewer A.ssessment District 1968-5, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting -was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4392 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Notice of A.ward of Contract filed. RESOLUTION - re HUD MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4393 be adopted, a r_esolution authorizing W. Brickwood, City Manager, to furnish such information as the Department of Housing and Urban Development may reasonably request in connection with the South City Sewer Assessment District 1968-5. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny; Fulton, and Moty . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4393 on file in the office of the City Clerk. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - A.nita-Mahan Sewer A.ssessment District MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny accepting the proje,ct re improvements in.the Anita-Mahan �} Sewer Assessment District, Bid Schedule No. 544, as being completed ��d' satisfactorily, and instructing the City C_lerk to file .the Notice of Completion. The�Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.WA.RD OF BID - Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk - Hilltop Drive MOTION: Made by Councilman:Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 576, construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on a portion of the east side of Hilltop Drive, be awarded to C. L. Fogle, ��l Inc. , on their low bid of $8, 694.87. Voting was as follows: Aye.s: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: : Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield 195 _ . CANYON CREEK CROSSING NO. 1 Public Works Director A.rness advised Council that the bridge over Canyon Creek, adjacent to the Shasta Box factory of U. S. Plywood, is in need of repair and it is desirable to relocate and straighten out the existing channel of Canyon Creek. This is to the benefit of both the City and U. S, Plywood, and Council was requested to authorize the City Manager to sign a letter agreement with U. S. ,l � Plywood whereas the City would construct the box culvert and U. S. '�' Plywood would do the channel relocation. The total cost of the project is estimated at $23, 000; U. S.. Plywood would participate to the extent of channel relocation cost (estimated at $2, 000); the Federal Govern- ment would contribute $5, 000 as a flood damage in-lieu payment, and the City would contribute $16 , 000. This latter amount was budgeted by Council in the 1970-71 budget. In addition to authorizing the City Manager to execute the letter agreement, Mr. Arness requested author- ization to call for bids for this project. , MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson authorizing the City Manager to sign a letter agreement re Cariyon Creek Crossing No. 1 as outlined herein, and authorizing the Department of Public Works to call for bids on this project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC WORKS MONTHLY PI,ANNING REPORT Public Works Director A.rness submitted the Public Works Planning Report for the month of Novemb�r, 1970. .� / (� RESOLUTION - re Cable TV Franchise MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4394 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the transfer of a Cable Television Franchise heretofore granted to Finer Living, Inc. , to Tele-Vue Systems , y�'� Inc. upon certain conditions. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No. 4394 on file in the office of the City Clerk�, ROUTINE COMMUNICA.TIONS Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Eaton's Drug 5tore ��7; Communication from California Highway Commission re State <f'� j . Highway 273 ICCCNC notice of ineeting to be held in Dunsmuir on Tuesday, � �' December 15 ICCCNC minutes of ineeting of November 17, 1970 � ' / Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A ssociation publicity re bandtail j�� pigeon season Western Union Telegraph notice re application to PUC for rate increase � 7y Communication from Pacific Gas and Electric Company advising that application has been filed with PUC to revise � 7�-f' its tariff for natural gas service 196 ADJOURNMENT There being. no �further biisiness , at the hour of 10:55 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson, the meeting was adjourned. � . , A.PPRO.UED: . . . Y A TTEST: � Ci Clerk �