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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1969-10-06 E 167 I City Council, Regular Meeting � Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California ; October 6 , 1969 7:00 P.M. The Pledge of A.11egiance to the Flag was led by Captain Harold Snow of the Redding Police Department. II IThe Reverend George Lindsay, Pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational ' Church, offered the invocation. The meeting was called to order at 7;00 P.M. by Vice Mayor Chatfield with the following members present; Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield. A.bsent: Mayor Moty Also present were City Manager Cowden, A.ssistant City Manager and Purchasing Director Brickwood, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director � and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director Arness , Planning ; Director Harris, Airports Manager McCall, Parks Superintendent Blaser, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, Streets Superintendent Galusha, Captain Snow, and City Clerk Brayton. COMMUNICA.TIONS Community Emergency Plan for Shasta County Safety Chairman McCall submitted the Community Emergency Plan for Shasta County as developed by the State of California Disaster Office in coordination with all of the Counties of California. It is the recommendation of the A.ssistant City Manager and the Safety Chairman that this Plan be approved /i� by Council and the Mayor be authorized to sign same on behalf of the City. Mr. Henry Woodrum, Shasta County Civil Defense Coordinator, appeared before Council to answer any questions � j concerning the program. ' I MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson approving the Community Emergency Plan for 5hasta , County and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Plan on behalf of the C ity. The V ote: Unanimous A.ye s Helen Faye Generes A. communication dated October 2 , 1969 was received from Helen Faye Generes regarding damage to her property located at 2118- 2120 East Street which she alleges is due to improper drainage. J She requests that the City of Redding and others share the cost of �/� regrading the back portion of said property. With the approval of Council, Vice Mayor Chatfield referred this matter to the City Attorney and the Department of Public Works for review and response. A.rchie Adolph Boek � In a memo to Council dated October 3, 1969 , Police Chief Vanderpool recommended that a business license be issued to ' A.rchie Adolph Boek, applicant for a Merchant Patrol License. �� I MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson approving the recominendation of the Police Chief re � issuance of a business license to Archie Adolph Boek. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.PPROVA.L OF CLA.IMS A.ND PA.YROLL � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fultori - ,, that 5pec,ial Civic Auditorium Project Account Register No. 4, warrant nos . 148 to 150 , inclusive, in the amount of $135,745 . 10 be approved and /�� paid; that Accounts Payable Register No. 7, warrant nos . 5242 to 5582, inclusive , in the amount of $207,273. 10 be approved and paid, and that Payroll Register No. 6, warrant nos. 25068 to 25331 , inclusive, salai•ies 168 in the amount of $81, 039 .70 for the period A.ugust 31 , 1969 through September 13, 1969, and Payroll Register No. 7, warrant nos . 25332 to 25586, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $79, 818.99 for the period September 14, 1969 through September 27, 1969 be approved. Total $503,876. 89 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty CLA.IM FOR PERSONA.L INJURIES - lst hearing ' Barry Bret Bowman - Claim filed 9/ 16/69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Ander son, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Personal Injuries filed by Barry Bret Bowman on September 16 , 1969 be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance �'�� Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting of November 3, 1969 • The Vote Unanimous Ayes CLA.IMS FOR DA.MA.GES - 2nd hearing W. L. Myers , Jr. - Claim filed 8/25/69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damages filed ��?� by W. L. Myers , Jr, on August 25 , 1969 be denied, and the Insurance Carrier and claimant be advised of this action. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes Richard E. Learned - Claim filed 9/2/69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Anderson that the Claim for Damages filed j�3 by Richard E. Learned on September 2, 1969 in the amount of $8.00 be approved by Council, and the Finance Director be authorized to pay it. The Vote: Unanimous A.ye s ORDINA.NCE - re RZ-8-69 and RZ-9-69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that full reading of Ordinance No. 1016 be waived, and the City A.ttorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote� Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton G/�� that Ordinance No. 1016 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-8-69 and RZ-9-69) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Ordinance No. 1016 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Replacing certain 12-minute parking meters MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No, 4234 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of � the City of Redding eliminating certain twelve-minute parking spaces to (�� permit parking in said spaces for longer periods of time. f � �j � Voting was as follows: I Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4234 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 169 �, RESOLUTION - Parking Prohibited on Portion of Court Street ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4235 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on the east side of Colr t Street for a distance of 76 feet north from the north curb line of Yuba Street `/�� and for a distance of 88 feet south from the south curb line of Yuba Street. � I Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4235 on file in the office of the City Clerk... CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Chico State College, Redding Exten. ' During the 1968-69 fiscal year, Council approved implementation of a ' career development program applicable to employees of the Police Depart- , ment but, because of the difficulty at the inc�e:pti'.on of the program to obtain , sufficient enrollees to justify Chico State College instituting the extension _ ' program, employees of other departments of the City were encouraged to ,�� enroll at their own expense. In a memo to Council dated October 3, 1969, Mayor Moty recommended that Council authorize the extension of the existing career development program to .cover.four City employees who are not employees of the i Police Department but who are enrolled in the program at their own , exp e ns e._ I MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that the Career Development Program - Chico State College, Redding Extension Program be extended to the aforesaid four City employees � I through the current school year, in an amount not to exceed $1500. The � Vote: Unanimous Ayes REQUEST TO LEAVE THE UNITED S.TA.TES . , Councilman .Anderson requested permission to leave the. United States _ for the weeks of October 12th and 19th to vacation in Mexico. MOTION:. .Made by Councilman.Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton � %�� ' approving the request of Councilman A.nderson to leave the United States-. � for the weeks of October 12th and 19th. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ; with Councilman A.nderson abstaining. A.W.A.RD OF BID - 500 KVA Transformer MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the. recommendation of the Purchasing Director .that Bid Schedule No. 513 for one 500 KVA Transformer be awarded to Standard Transformer on their`low alternate bid of $3.,7.84.20, tax�included. . Voting was as follows: � ��J� Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield ' Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Moty � � AWARD OF BID - Turf Sweeper ` MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson � approving the recommendation of the Purchasing Director that_Bid Schedule � No... 5,14. for one new turf sweeper be awar.ded to H. V. Carter Company on ' their bid of $3, 505 .43, tax included, inasmuch as the equipment bid by �� Ryan Equipment Company does not meet specifications . , Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty I I 170 AWARD OF BID - Power Street Sweeper MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Purchasing Director that Bid Schedule No. 515 for one new power street sweeper be awarded to Nixon=Elgi Equipment Company, the sole bidder, on their bid of $14,827.90, tax included. i�� Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty COMPENSA.TION FOR OVERTIME WORK - Police and Fire Departments Municipal Employ.ee Relations Officer Brickwood requested that con- �� sideration of this item be held over until the Council meeting of October 20th. . REZONING A.PPLICA.TION - RZ-5(a)-69 �� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton , that a public hearing be set for 8:00 P.M. , October 20, 1969 reRezoning Application RZ-5(a)-69• The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A.LLEY A.BA.NDONMENT Planning Director Harris submitted a report on the request of Alfaretta Boswell to abandon a portion of the alley between 9th and lOth Streets. Mr. Harris stated it is the opinion of staff that the alley should not be abandoned, although there is a possibility that the alley could be relocated so that the Boswell property is not split. > '�� With the approval of Council, Vice Mayor Chatfield referred this matter back to staff and the Planning Comnlission for study and recommendation to Council. PARKING PROHIBITED - On Portion of Locust Street Public Works Director A.rness requested that this item be .tabled until J !•�� the meeting of October 2Oth. LA.KE REDDING A.ND CALDWELL MEMORIA.L PARKS - Removal of Curfew In a memo to Council, Police Chief Vanderpool advised that effective �� October 1 st he had lifted the 9:00 P.M. curfew at Lake Redding and Caldwell Memorial Parks. RESOLUTION - Redding Municipal Airport Parking Regulations A.irports Manager McCall advised Council that, in order to enforce parking regulations at Redding Municipal A.irport, a resolution setting forth any special conditions and regulations must be enacted by Council. The A.irports Commission recommends Council approval of the parking regulations s et forth in Re s olution No. 42 36. � /� In reviewing the proposed parking areas and restrictions , the matter of lighting in some of the areas was discussed. The City Manager and the A.irports Manager as sured Council that adequat e lighting would be pro- vided in all designated parking areas . MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson that Re s olution No. 42 36 be ad opted, a re s olution of the City C ouncil of the City of Redding establishing parking regulations at Redding Municipal Airport. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4236 on file in the office of the City Clerk 171 REDDING MUNICIPAL A.IRPORT - Contract Information re A.ir West � In memos to Co.uncil dated October 3 and October 6 , the A.irports Manager. and the Director of Finance set forth information regarding the financial status of A.ir West as it pertains to the City of Redding. There has been considerable publicity in the local newspaper regarding the manner in which this account has been handled by the City. Mr. Courtney reported that as of October 6, A.ir West owed the City of Redding - � 1 . $237 . 10 terminal building rental and utilities reimburse- ment for the.month of Septemb.er, 1969• //� 2. The total amount of facilities fees based on generated , revenues for the months of August and September, 1969. 3. Facilities fees adjustments for the months of March and July, 1969• The amount of the March adjustment should � b.e. $459 .36 and the July adjustment should be $976,57. Mr . Courtney further stated that this type of account is not handled by data processing. It must be done by Finance Department personnel and, normally, accounts of this nature are r.eviewed during the months of November through February. NOTICE OF.COMPLETION. - Delta Street Extensi,on MOTION: Made by Counciiman Anderson, seconded b,y Councilman Denny accepting the project re construction of Delta Street Extension south of Del Mar A.venue, Bid Schedule No. 499, as being completed satisfactorily, instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of .Completion, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution re accepting this street for maintena.nce. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes ��/ , Councilman Denny asked whether the property on which the Heritage j Plaza apartments are located is subject to property tax and,_ if so,.. .. ' whether the County is aware of this . He was advised that the property , is subject to taxation and the City Attorney will ascertain whether it is I on the tax rolls and will report back to Council. , _ . . �,. . � . . . NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Lake Boulevar.d water..line re.location MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton � accepting the project re Lake Boulevar,d water line relocation, Bid <�� Schedule No. 450 as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Benton Airpark Grading and Paving MOTION: Made by Councilman A.nderson, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting the project re grading and paving of airplane parking �� area at Benton Airpark, Bid Schedule No. •492, as being �completed � satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a-Notice of Com- , pletion. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes , COURT A.ND SHASTA STREET SIGNA.LS • - i The Director of Public Works submitted an informational report dated ' Sep.tember 3.0, 1969 re C.ourt and Shasta Street signals, .which set ,. /�v�G � forth .statistics regarding signalization of this intersection. Following � a discussion of this item, and with the approval of Council, Vice Mayor � I Chatfield referred the matter. to,the. Traffic and Parking Commission for ' study_and recommendation. . � � -� � PUBLIC.WORKS PLA.NNING REPORT � Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Planning ;�jG Report for September, 1969. This report was formerly,entitled "'Public "`' Works Progres s=Report." RESOLUTiON - One Way Street Pattern - Lake Redding Park MOTION: Made by-Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman �;/� Denny that Resolution No. 4237 be adopted, a resolution of the City `J 172 Council of the �City of Redding establishing a one way street pattern , in a portion of the streets located in Lake Redding Park and ordering the installation of appropriate signs giving notice of said pattern. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton; and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None - A.bs ent: Councilmen - Moty � Resolution No. 4237 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - A.pproving Execution of Easement from Southern Pacific MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4238 be adopted, a r.esolution of the.City. Council of the City of Redding approving and providing for the execution of an easement for a 12 KV electric distribution line over the tracks and �''y� property of Southern Pacific Company. - Voting was as fol�lows: Ayes: Councilrnen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4238 on file in the office.of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Surplus Federal Property MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, s.econded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4239 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding -re combination of surplus property over and under $2500. Voting was as�follows: . J�� Ayes: Councilmen - Anderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Re s olution No. 42 39 on file in the offi�c e of the City Cle rk. • REDUCTION OF PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION CONTRA.GTS � City A.ttorney Murphy submitted the i,eague of California Cities' bulletin re President Nixon's request to temporarily reduce public construction contracts by 75%. In discussing the scope of this request, the City �� Manager said it was his understanding that the 75% cutback is intended for new public works projects , such as auditoriums, libraries , community centers; "etc. , but does not include sewer and water projects involving health and safety nor does it include projects involving airports. No action was taken by Council. BEN.T.ON AIRPORT - Permit for Edwin Limond � � � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Anderson /�� approying the. contract between .Edwin Limond and the City of Redding and authorizing the Mayor to sign said permit on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s SUBDIVISION A.GREEMENT - H. T. Barnard MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson y��'7 R ddinln�e h ar ibdiation in ane futu e asts e s en disBtr ct and author zin the g P P Y g Mayor to sign said agreement on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes BLOCKING OF PUBLIC GRADE CROSSINGS City A.ttorney Murphy advised Council that the Public Utilities Commission is undertaking public hearings to investigate the blocking of public grade crossings by the railroads in the State of California. In view of complaints - �� - received from time to time from citizens in regard to blocking of various � �y streets in Redding, and the specific complaintrfiled recently by Mr. Jack � � Cain, Mr. Murphy suggested that perhaps Council would wish to send a representative to the PUC hearing in San Francisco on October 21st to give evidence of the problems Redding has in this regard. 1 _ 173 City Manager Cowden said that the Southern Pacific Company is presently constructing facilities to accomplish their switching south � of town which should eliminate the blocking of South and Yuba Streets . � Completion is anticipated in 90 to 120 days . Councilman Denny believes the City's concern should be made a matter of public record with the Public Utility Comrnission. , � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman A.nderson j authorizing a representative of the City of Redding to attend the PUC � public hearing in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 21 , 1969 at 10:00 A..M. to make known the City's concern re blocking of public grade crossings in the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes LEA.GUE OF CA.LIFORNIA. CITIES - Legislation In a memo to Council dated October 2, the City Attorney reported on :T'`7� resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities as sembled in Annual Con.ference on October 1 , 1969• RESOLUTION - Approving FA.A. Grant.Offer Contract-Redding Municipal Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Anderson, seconded by Councilman Denny that R e s oluti on No. 4240 be adopted, a r e s olution of the City C ouncil of the City of Redding approving Grant Offer Contract No. DOT-FA.70WE-2182, Federal A.id to Airport Project No. 9-04-062-7005 , for the Redding Muni- cipal Airport, and authorizing the Mayor to execute same for and on behalf of the City of Redding. �/.� Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - A.nderson, Denny, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent, Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4240 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � ROUTINE COMMUNICATION5 I i City of Redding Fire Department Report for month of A.ugust, �� 1969 A.pplication for Alcoholic Beverage License - C. A.. Taylor, /';�% Bell Tavern, 2437 Athens Avenue Resolution of Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, _�=�� re suit against automobile manufacturers pertaining to air V pollution � ICCCNC minutes of rneeting held August 19 , 1969 �?� ,� ! LA.F'CO minutes of ineeting of September 10, 1969 ��✓ , o;. Division of Highways communication re relinquishment of ��-�`� Highway Right of Way - portion of Cypress Avenue AD JOURNMEN T ' 'I'here being no further business, at the hour of 9:00 P.M. , upon the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. A.PPROVED: I f , ✓ . .->. % . ._.___�� Vice Mayor ' � C/ A.TTEST: I , , , ,/ /� v . �"� .��", -r`� �--� � r�: ��CiFy Clerl� <._ ., �.i