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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1969-05-19 i � 79 City Council, Regular Meeting Polic e Dept. & Council Chamber s Bldg. Redding, California May 19, 1969 7:00 P.M. � The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Captain Snow of the Redding Police Department � The Reverend David McMartin, Assistant Pastor of the North Valley Baptist 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. A.lso present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City Manager and i Purchasing Agent Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director � and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director A.rness, ' Planning Director Harris , Airports Manager McCall, Associate Civil � Engineer Mathis , Assistant Civil Engineer Hastings , Police Chief � Vanderpool, Parks Superintendent Blaser, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION� Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 5 , 1969, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote; Unanimous A.yes C OMMUNICA TIONS � Reddin� Chamber of Commerce , ' Copies of a brochure outlining the movie "Where the Bright �^�l¢�` Waters Meet" were distributed to members of Council. The City of Redding paid for production of this film. � Stephen C . Young _ In a lette r to C ouncil dated May 9, 1969, Mr. Stephen Young ; requested that provisions be made for some kind of walkway � ' along Highway 299 between Upper and Lower Sunset Terrace ,.;� -;,�.' i �.��.-_. � and the Shasta High School area when improvements are made i to this stretch of highway. This communication was referred to the Traffic Engineer and � the Planning Director by Mayor Moty. iTwin View Area Water Requests Communications were received from the following persons in the former Bucieeye County Water District requesting the extension ' of water lines to their property: ; James W. Harrison Don Mullard �`���`��%�� ; Naorni and Roy Graves Mr. and Mrs. James Denison ' Ruth E. Coope r Frank C. Henning �J r' ' � Mr, and Mrs. Alvin Cibula Peggy Bowers A. Cibula ax Executor for Estate of Inez E. Eddy ' A. Cibula representing Mrs. Roberta Valentine i ' Mr , Cibula and Mr. Harrison also appeared before Council and ' � spoke on this matter. Mr. Harrison stated that he operates IHarrison's Marine Center at 192g Twin View Blvd. and has invested I $100, 000 in improvements and inventory, and, unless he can get � relief from the water problem, he w ill not be able to stay in business in that location. He said he would need a decision from � j Council in not more than 45 days . Mr, Harrison's main complaint � is lack of water pressure and the fact that his well goes dry daily. ; � He said that other persons residing in the area have a much greater ' , problem in that in addition to the water shortage, the water is not suitable for drinking, washing clothes or dishes , or even irrigating. Reference was made to the fact that persons in the area were promised water if they joined the Buckeye County Water District. ;,� 80 Mr. Harrison also commented on the high fire insurance rates due to the lack of water, and filed a letter with the City Clerk which he had received from his insurance agent, Frank Plummer, confirming this fact. The possibility of annexation of the area to the City of Redding was mentioned as a solution. Councilman Chatfield said that the extension of service in the Buckeye County Water District was discussed with LA.FCO and the A.greement which the City entered into spells out the area that should be served and the basis for extensions . Mr. Chatfield said he feels the City must abide by the conditions set forth in the LAFCO A.greement. Mayor Moty appointed the following staff committee to meet with these people and submit a report to Council at the meeting of June 2nd: City Manager or A.ssistant City Manager as his representative, Finance Director, and Public Works Director. Communications continued on page PUBLIC HEARING - RZ-3-69 The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public Hearing on RZ-3-69. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: A.ffidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing A.ffidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing » Planning Commission Recommendation dated 5/15/69 The City Clerk advised Council that she had received no written protests, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests '`,��-' from the floor. The area under consideration for rezoning was shown on the Vu Graph. Planning Director Harris reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation which proposes that the zoning on the Redding Cemetery, located east of Continental Street and north of Freeway Route 299W, be changed from R-4 to CO. The existing R-4 zone does not permit a mortuary and therefore each time the property owner wants to expand or modify his development, a variance is needed. T`he proposed CO District would allow the mortuary and related facilities, subject to obtaining a use permit from the Board of Adminis- trative Review. Mr. Harris. said that in 1965 the Commission had recommended that the area be rezoned but that it was not done. MOTION; Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 1004 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, re- lating to the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. (RZ-3-69) FREEWA.Y SIGNS Finance Director Courtney said that the basic staff recommendation with respect to extending the program for billboard advertising, as suggested by Mr. William Pyle , is that the site be considered in a '��' total integrated community promotion program. Mr. Courtney } . 81 commented that when the Civic Auditorium is in full operation, it is anticipated that the transient occupancy tax will be fully committed to Auditorium operation, the Chamber Convention Bureau, and a-cquisi- tion of park lands , and that the freeway sign program should be con- sidered as an element in the community promotion budget. ' Mayor Moty remarked that Council has never established a budget I level on advertising signs and feels that in this area, as well as in other areas, Council should have defined objectives and take a good look at what the City should do and what it can afford to do. Council- man Chatfield recommended that Council submit the billboard site proposal to the Chamber of Commerce for further consideration by Council at its budget sessions. Councilman Denny feels that an evaluation should be made by the City as to the impact these signs have on tourists. He said he has always found the State Division of Highway signs adequate in locating towns along the freeway. Mr. Pyle said that he is more interested in Council advertising Redding to tourists along the freeway than in using his sign site. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton referring this sign location to the Redding Chamber of , Commerce for evaluation and report back to Council. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s COMMUNICA.TIONS - Continued from page 80 Redding Redevelopment A.gency In a letter to Council dated May 16, the Executive Director of the Redding Redevelopment A.gency recommended the establishment of a Redevelopment Liaison Committee of � � the City Council to meet with a committee of the Redevelop- -f��=% � rnent Agency re the Mall Project. ; I j Mayor Moty appointed Councilmen A.nderson and Denny and I City Manager Cowden as members of this Redevelopinent � Liaison Committee. I ' Reid's Ferry_Historical Marker E Clampus Vitus, a society founded in the mining days of , � California and presently interested in commemorating the , , sites and scenes of the pioneer period, requested Council , permission for the erection of a marker to mark the site ' of.Reid's Ferry. . In a letter to Council.dated May 15th, ' � . Judge Richard B. Eaton stated that it is desired to place � �, the marker near the east side of the parcel of property /�� I ' on which the Senior Citizens Clubhouse is now being con- structed. MOTION: Made by Councilrnan A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield instructing the City A.ttorney to prepare a resolution approving the erection of a marker to mark the site of Reid's Ferry, and instructing the Parks Superintendent to determine the exact location where the � marker is to be placed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , Girls A.thletic A.ssociation of Shasta High School The Traffic and Parking Commission recommended Council approval of the request of the Girls A.thletic Association of i Shasta High School for the use of two parking spaces in the 1500 block California Street parking lot on May 24th for a rummage sale, but that future requests be denied. ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the request of the Girls A.thletic A.ssociation of Shasta High School as outlined above. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes 82 Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board A letter of appreciation was received from Charles T. Carnahan, Executive Officer of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board for the hospitality ���� and courtesy extended by the City of Redding at its regular meeting in Redding on May 13th and 14th. REA.PPOINTMENT - LAFCO Member MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton ratifying the reappointment of Councilman Denny to a four � � year term as a representative of the Cities of A.nderson and Redding •�� � on the Local Agency Formation Commission. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s Mayor Moty thanked Councilman Denny for his past services on this Commission and for his willingness to accept the reappointment. APPROVA.L OF CLA.IMS A.ND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton that A.ccounts Payable Register No. 22, warrant nos . 3189 to 3458, inclusive, in the amount of $133 ,591 .44 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 23, warrant nos . 22332 to 22583, inclusive , salaries in the amount of $74,596.68 for the period �Cj� April 27 , 1969 through May 10, 1969 be approved. Total $208, 188. 12 Voting was as follows: A.yes � Cou.ncilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None TREA.SURER'S REPORT l���, Councilman Anderson submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's Accountability for the month ending A.pril 30, 1969 to be $5,349, 986.90. RESIGNA.TION - City Treasurer In a letter to Council dated May 19, 1969, Genevieve Simonds submitted her resignation from the office of City Treasurer , effective on the 30th day of June, 1969. A.s Mrs. Simonds' elected term is for the period A.pril, 1968 to April, 1972, it is her recommendation that Council con- sider the appointment of the present Deputy City Treasurer, Mrs. Pauline Brown, to fill the vacancy which will be created by Mrs . � ��� Simonds' resignation. � l /, 1 Mayor Moty commented that Mrs. Simonds has certainly served the City well over the years and will be missed. The Mayor announced to members of the news media that the City Council will consider appli- cations for the position of City Treasurer. � Bill McDaniels, Certified Public A.ccountant, spoke highly of Mrs. Simonds, stating that during the years he had audited the City records he had observed very closely the office of the City Treasurer , and it � is his opinion that she is a very capable, conscientious , and dedicated City employee, and that the City was very fortunate in having her services as Treasurer over the past 13 years. City Manager Cowden and Finance Director Courtney echoed the sentiments of Mr. McDaniels. Mr. Cowden added that-Bo.nd Counsel Ed Ness had often stated that there wasn't a City anywhere in the State that kept any better records of assessment districts than Genevieve Simonds. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting with regret the resignation of City Treasurer Genevieve Simonds effective June 30, 1969, and expressing the hope that Mrs. Simonds has much happiness in her retirement years. The ' Vote: Unanimous Ayes i 83 C LAIM FGR DAMA.GES - 1 st hearing Jerry Lee Street, Sr . - Claim filed 5/15/69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by Jerry Lee Street, Sr. � �% on May 15, 1969 be referred to the City Staff Insurance Committee, /�✓ and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting of June 16, 1969. The Vote� Unanimous Ayes i ORDINANCE - re RZ-1-69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1001 be waived, and the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. 'The Vote: Unanimous Ay e s I ' /�/ �� , MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman � Denny that Ordinance No. 1001 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. (1�Z-1-69) � Voting was as follows: Ayes� Cottncilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes� Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1001 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - RZ-2-69 MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman � Chatfield that full reading of Ordinance No. 1002 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to s can same. The Vote� Unanimous A.ye s MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton �%�;;/ that Ordinance No. 1002 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-2-69) � Voting was as follows: ' Ayes� Councilmen - Anderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty i Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 1002 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Dog License Fees and Rabies Vaccination Costs MOTION: Made by Councilman Ander son, seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 1003 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same . The Vote: Unanimous A.yes � �� �/ MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Ordinance No. 1003 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Sections 5-13 and 5-16 , and substituting ; therefor new Sections 5-13 and 5-16, pertaining to dog license fees and rabies vaccination costs . - Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent:• Councilmen - None Ordiriance No. 1003 on file in the office of the City Clerk. SENIOR CITIZENS - Calif. Comm, on Aging - Title III Programs Finance Director Courtney explained to members of Council that both of the Title III Programs of the California Commission on Aging involve personnel training and the funding of salaries of �%�� people to work with Senior Citizens . The formula for financial participation provides that in the first year the City shall participate 25°jo, in the second year 40%, in the third year it would be on a 50-50 basis , and in the fourth year the City is obligatecl to continue the pro- gram on its own. Mr. Courtney emphasized that both of these programs 84 are continuous and not only involve direct costs but will add to the administrative burden. Support to the Senior Citizens has been given in the past through the Recreation Department. A.lso, Mr. Courtney stated, the City will be obligated financially in future years .with the operation and maintenance costs of the Senior Citizens Clubhouse facility. It is therefore the staff recommendation that the City not apply for Tit1eIII Program funds at this time. In reply to Mayor Moty's inquiry as to whether any time contribution � by the City Recreation Department qualifies under this program, Mr. Courtney replied that it does not. The Senior Multi-Furpose Center Program provides for a Project Director, part time Community Representatives who serve approximately 60 hours per month each, plus senior citizen volunteers . ' City A.ttorney Murphy reported that Mrs . Verne Junkans, Council's Representative on the California Commission on A.ging, had requested A.lma Hinds of the Soroptimist Club to review these programs as Mrs. � Junkans was going to be out of the City. Mrs . Hinds intends to submit a report to Council on this matter but indicated to Mr. Murphy that her feelings are negative with regard to implementing these programs at this time. The Soroptimist Club has worked closely with the Senior Citizens and at present is constructing a clubhouse for them. The City Manager indicated that the City will be participating in site development at the clubhouse in an amount of approximately $75, 000. , and it will cost between $10, 000 to $15,000 annually for utility and maintenance costs upon completion. Mr. Cowden does not feel the City should enter into these programs unless Shasta County is willing to share the cost. With the approval of Council, Mayor Moty tabled action on this matter until the report is rece.ived from Mrs . Hinds . REZONING APPLICA.TION - RZ-4-69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton , ; : that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P,M. , June 2 , 1969 re Rezoning ` ��"�� Application RZ-4-69. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes POLICE RESERVE PROGRA.M The Report and Recommendation re the Police Reserve Program was reviewed by Council. The recommendation contained in this report was for the discontinuance of said program. Councilman Denny said he feels that the recommendation of the Committee should be the recommendation of the Police Chiefs A.ssociation and that it would appear that the Association did not make any recommendation as it pertains to Redding. Mr. Courtney said it is a policy of that organ- ization to recommend against the reserve officers in place of regular polic e offic er s. �,.����v City Manager Cowden said tHat in Los Angeles he was advised that cities should not have reserve officers unless they have between 225-250 hours of police training; that the officers should be intensely trained and intensely supervised; they should be uniformed to set them apart from regular police officers , and they should be used primarily for traffic control. Councilman Fulton said he doesn't feel that what is recommended for Los A.ngeles fits the City of Redding. He also commented that it is not intended to have the reserve officers replace City police officers . Councilman Fulton believes the reserve officers have done an admiral job and that Council should focus on cities of the same size as Redding in determining whether or not to continue the reserve officer program. Mayor Moty questioned the fact that there were no cost estimates included in the report to indicate the cost of maintaining such a program. ' f 85 The City Manager indicated that the cost would run from $10, 000. to $15,000. a year. Councilman A.nderson said he felt that estimate was excessive. A. discussion was held as to the degree of training necessary. With the approval of Council, Mayor Moty referred the report to Councilmen A.nderson and Denny with the request that they review � the report with the City Manager, the Personnel Director, and the ' Chief of Police, and return to Council with a reconzxnendation. LEGISLA.TION - re Fede,r.al A.id to Airports Iri a memo to'Counczl'dated May 15th, Airports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the Airports Commis sion that Council support HR Bill 10782 which would make $59 million in supplemental appropriations immediately available through June 30, 1970 for grants in�aicl as authorized by the Federal A.irport Act. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman J�'� Chatfield that Resolution No. 4202 be adopted, a resolution of the ,,, �� City Council of the City of Redding in support of H.R. 10782 , per- ,_-7 �U` taining to the appropriation of $59, 000,000. 00 to supplement the Grant-in-A.id Program of airport assistance being carried out by the Department of Transportation pursuant to the Federal Airport A.ct. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4202 on file in the office of the City Clerk. : AWARD OF BID - Drainage Ditch - Del Mar Subdivision Public Works Director A.rness. submitted a memo. to Council dated , May 16th which states it is the recommendation of tke Department of i Public Works that Bid Schedule No: 490, Drainage Ditch - Del Mar Subdivision, be awarded to A.. Teichert & Son, Inc. , the low bidder, � , with the understanding that the bid will not be awarded until funds c�/✓ have been received from the participating parties to the satisfaction of the City A.ttorney. MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Chatfield accepting the recommendation of the Department of Public Works re awarding Bid Schedizle No. 490 to A. Teichert & Son. , on their l�o.w,bid-of $24,495.00, subject.to the condition outlined above . Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None _ Absent: ; Councilmen.- None CLEAR CREEK SEWAGE TREA.TMENT PLANT Public Works Director A.rness reviewed the Clear Creek Sewage ���(� Treatment Plan_report for the month of April,. 1969• RESOLUTION - re acquisition of property at Redding Municipal Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4203 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding res cinding Res olution No. 4194 and finding that the ��'�' property described in said resolution is required for a public improvement, to wit, for the establishment of clear zones at Redding Municipal Airport, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings therefor. (Sanders) Voting was as follows: Ayes:' Councilmen - A.nderson, Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � Resolution No. 4203 on file in the office of the City Clerk i 86 ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - Valley Feed Company MOTION: Made by Councilman A:nderson, seconded by Councilman � ; Chatfield approving the extension of the Encroachment Permit - � �/�� Valley Feed Company to expire on February 1 , 1974, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said document on behalf of the City. The Vote; Unanimous A.yes TURTLE .BA.Y - Supplement to A.greement - Frances M. Benton MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the Supplement to the Agreement between ,_/,�'�r; Frances M. Benton and the City of Redding, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said document on behalf of the City. The Vote: . Unanimous Ayes CIVIC A.UDITORIUM - Utility Easement MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the easement across Parcel 1H of Benton-Turtle ,^ �ay property from Mrs. Benton as owner and from the City of '�' =�-' Redding as Lessee to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for gas ,�..; ..� line to serve the Civic Auditorium,and authorizing the Mayor to sign said document.on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY - S.P. C.A.. , � �;, A.t the request of the City A.ttorney, action on this item was tabled until �� the meeting of June 2nd. CIVIC A.UDITORIUM C.ON TRA.0 T City Attorney Murphy reported that the Nielsen-Nickles Company wishes to substitute Golden Gate Drywall as the painting subcontractor in place of Peterson's Painting Service. Mr. Murphy said the substitution appears ��-;� to comply with the requirements of State law and therefore he recommends %('�� that C ouncil appr ove s ame by minute orde r. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the request of Nielsen-Nickles Company to substitute Golden Gate Drywall as the painting subcontractor for the Civic Auditorium. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ROU'I'INE COMMUNICATIONS %i" LA.FCO notice re proposed Annexation No. 37 to Enterprise PUD �L/ ,--'/� ICCCNC notice of ineeting to be held in Weaverville on May 20th /�� Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A.ssn. communication and publicity re Shasta Lake and Houseboating � A.pplications for A.lcoholic Beverage Licenses - % �� Joe and Lavone Curto, Luigi's Spaghetti Shack, Inc., 2480 A.thens A.ve. Margaret Holloway and Tony Martinez, 1280 Lake Boulevard ADJOURNMENT There being no further business , at the hour of 9:15 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. A.PPR OV ED: M r , ATTEST:: , � � Cit Clerk