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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1968-04-15 100 Ci t y Counci 1 , Regular Meeting Poli ce Dept. & Council Chambe rs B1 dg. R edding, Cal i f o rni a - , , April 15, 1968 7: 00 P. M. : The Pledge of Al l egiance t o t he F1 ag was 1 ed by John Reginato. The Reverend John Albright, Pastor of the First Methodist Church, offe red the.inv.ocation. . . � . The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: ._.Chatfield, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty. Absent: Councilman Denny. Also present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City Manager and Purchasing Director Stewart, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public VVorks Director Arness, Planning Director Harris, Park Superintendent Smith. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: 1VIade by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1968 and of the regular adjourned meeting of April 8, 1968 as `mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNICATIONS Gas Franchise Payment Mr. H. E. Boyett, District Manager of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, presented to Council a check in the amount ��� of $4, 299. 74, which represents the Gas Franchise Payment for the year 1967. Mayor Moty accepted the check with thanks. Sheridan Park Name Change Mr. Byron Robertson appeared before Council and introduced Miss Kathaleen Brooks who, on behalf of the residents of the Linden Area, requested that Sheridan Park be renamed to a memorial park for Martin Luther King. Mayor Moty thanked Miss Brooks and said this request will ��� have Council's full cooperation. He said it has been suggested that rededication of the park be made at the laying of the corner- stone of the Neighborhood Facility. It has been planned to invite Congressman H. T. "Bizz" Johnson to be the guest of honor at this ceremony as he was instrumental in obtaining a Federal grant for the facility. Mayor Moty said that it would be about three months before the laying of the cornerstone as the final plans for the facility are not yet complete and then the project must go to bid , and the bid will have to be awarded. City Manager Cowden was requested to make the necessary arrangements and to check out the details with Mr. Robertson, Miss Brooks, Mrs. Lowe, and the Parks and Recreation Commis sion. Shasta-Trinity National Forest Employees Assn. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton, approving the request of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest �� Employees Association to sell beer at their Spring Party in Lake Redding Park on May 18th. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , � 101 4 Veterans of Foreign Wars � MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman { Fulton approving the request of the Veterans of Foreign Wars /�,� ' ' to hold a 2nd Annual. Talent Show on May 24, 19,68 at 8:00 P. M. , at the Nova High School. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes i State Division of Highways � With Council permission, Mayor Moty referred the communication i ; dated April 4th from the State Division of Highways re additions to ��'3 or deletions from the State Highway System to the Director of Public Works. Shasta County 1969-70 Roads and Highways Priority Schedule Council reviewed the tentative priority schedule for State Highway construction in Shasta County for the year 1969-70, ��� ' submitted by the Redding Chambe r of Comme rce. . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the tentative priority schedule for State Highway Construction in Shasta County for- the year 1969-70 , submitted by the Redding Chambe r of Comme rce. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes City of Redding Employees' Association A communication dated April 10, 1968 from the City of Redding Employees' Association re salary increases, group insurance, ..3�� and Social Security coverage was referred to Council and staff for consideration at budget sessions. , _ . . . . . .. . . ' I COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS ' � Mayor Moty submitted the names of the following persons who have indicated .a willingness to serve another term as members of their res_pective Commissions, all appointments to be effective May 1, 1968: � Airports Commission - 3 year term � Joseph Patten . � . . . . Lester Hancock Civic Arts Commission - 4 year term _ : Ray E. Hullinge r ����-� Jean Beauchamp Planning Commis sion - 4 year te rm Paul Stathem ��� George Greenleaf � Recreation and Parks Commission . Siebe rt Stephens John Crotto � ! Traffic and Parking Commission . � Donald J. Vincelle � Mark Thatcher MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the reappointment of the aforementioned Commission , Members as outlined above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 6 102 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL . - MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seeonded by Councilman Chatfi�eld that Accounts Payable. Register No. 20, warrant nos. 2582 to 2773, inclusive,. in the amount .of $393, 093. 51 .be approved and paid, +�(p and Payroll Register No. 20, warrant nos. 1491'7 to 15�160, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $66, 825. 97 for the period March 17, 1968 through March 30, 1968 be approved. Total $459, 919. 4$ • Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: C.ouncilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Denny � TREASURER'S REPORT � Councilman Doherty, Finance Committee, submitted�a report showing �� Total Treasurer's Accountability for the month ending March 31, 1968 � to be $6, 056, 229. 79. � CL;AIM FOR �DAMAGES - l st.hearing � Grace Bigel'ow - Glaim filed 4/5/68 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Gouncilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damages filed by Grace Bigelow on /�� April 5, 1968 be referred to the City Staff Insurance Committee, and that the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting of May 20, 1968. The Vote: Unanirnous Ayes , CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - 2nd.hearing Douglas L. Birch - Claim filed 3/14/68 ia� MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Claim for Damages filed by Douglas L. Bireh on March 14, 1968 be denied,� and the City Insurance Carrier be advised of Council action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES � City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the Claim for Damages filed %07� by Duke Herbert has been settled by the Insurance Carrier in the amount of $87. 50. � � ORDINANCE - re RZ-3-68 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that full reading of Ordinance No. 969 �be waived, and the City Attorney ��.�,-� be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 969 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. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Doherty, Fulton,' and Moty Noe s: Councilmen - None Abs ent: Councilmen - Denny Ordinance No. 969 on file in the`office of the City Cle rk. � � 1'03 � ! � ORDINANCE - re RZ-9-67 ' MOTION: Made �by Councilman Doherty; seconded by Councilman Chatfield that full reading of Ordinance No. 970 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes M�O.TI.ON, Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton ��� that Ordinance, .No. 970 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. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Abs ent: Councilmen - Denny Ordinance No. 970 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RUSSELL AND WELDON STREETS SE WER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT In a memo to Council dated April l lth, Finance Director Courtney submitted a staff recommendation that 1915 Act Bonds be authorized by City Council to be issued to finance the cost of improvements to be installed in the Russell and Weldon Streets Sewer Assessment District. . '��� During a discussion regarding the use of 1915 Act Bonds, C,ouncilman Chatfield suggested it might be wise to establish some criteria for judging each project as to whether it is worthy of 1915 Act Bonds. Finance Dire.ctor Courtney will prepare something for Council to consider along these lines. MOTION: Made by Councilman.Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the recommendation re issuance of 1915 Act Bonds to finance the cost of improvements to be installed in the Russell and Weldon Streets Sewer Assessment .District. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A V1�ARD OF.BFD � Purchasing Director Stewart submitted the analysis and recomrriendation of Bid Schedule.No. 447 for magnetic drive water�meters which states it is the. recommendation of the Purchasing Director that the bid be awarded to Rockwell Manufacturing Company, the low bidder. ���, MO.TION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting the recommendation of the Purchasing Director that Bid Schedule No. 447 be awa rded to Rockwell Manufacturing Company on their low bid of $6, 562. 00, sales tax and salvage deduction included. Voting wa.s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: � Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Denny � BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY - Turtle Bay � In a memo to Council dated April 10, 1968, Assistant City Manager ���/ Stewart advised Council that the Harbors and Watercraft Commission at its :meeting in Bakersfield on April 8th, gave unanimous approval to the City's application for a gra.nt of $80, 000. to construct a boat launch- ing ramp in the Turtle Bay Area on the Sacramento River. Mr. Stewart lauded Mr. John Reginato, a Member of the Commission, for his in- valuable aid and advice which contributed to the successful award. Mr. Reginato, in turn, commended Mr. Stewart on his excellent pre- s entation. 104 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - RZ-10-67 - Parcels C and E The h'our, of 7:30 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened ' the'Gontinued Public Hearing on RZ-10-67, Parcels C and'E' The City Clerk advised Council that a letter dated February 29th had been received from ViTalter D. Reid, P. O. Box 874, Redding, protesting the rezoning of Parcel C to• R=3-15. _ Mayor Moty ascertained there were no protests from the floor. Planning Director Harris reported that subsequent to the Council l�l`i meeting of March 4th, at which ti�me Council referred Areas C and E of RZ-10-67 back to the Planning Commission, the Commission reconsidered these two areas at their meeting of March 12th. Mr. Harris stated it is now the recommendation of the Commission that consideration of rezoning Parcel C be dropped and that Area E be placed in a C-2-P classification except that the southern 50 ft. adjacent to Maraglia Avenue be placed in the G-2-P-F classification. Mr. Harris explained that C-2-P allows commercial buildings to be constructed up to the property line and the "F" designation on the southern. 50 ft. of the parcel adjacent to Maraglia .Avenue offers some pro= tection to the residential area across the street. Mr. Har:ris stated there were no protests to the recommendations outlined above. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s Councilman Doherty offered Ordinance No. 971 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, relating to the rezoning of certain real property. OVERTIME PAY Planning Director Harris requested Council to consider amending Resolution No., 3754 to enable overtime pay for the position of Planning Draftsman during the preparation of the General Plan: At the present time said Resolution specifically excludes the Planning.� Draftsman from receiving overtime pay,. Mr. Harris explained that work on the General Plan will necessitate overtime work by the �3/ Planning Draftsman, in addition to part-time help, and funds for this� work are budgeted for this fiscal year. In a d�iscussion of this item it was recommended that assistance be obtained from the Department of Public Works when available. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the request of the Planning Director as outlined above and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WORKABLE PROGRAM . Planning Director Harris submitted, for Council consideration and approval, the Workable Program for the year 1968-69. Mr. Harris stated that in order for the City to comply with the requirements of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and retain.its '�� �� eligibility to receive Urban Renewal grants, the Workable Program must be submitted to and ce rtified by HUD. 105 Councilman Doherty commended Mr. Harris on the document submitted. MOTION: Made by. Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilm�n Fulton approving the Workable P.rogram for tlie year 1968-69. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . � SENIOR CITIZENS CLUBHOUSE Parks Superintendent Smith submitted the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the Site Plan of the Senior Citizens Clubhouse be approved as presented by the Soroptimist Club representatives. After.considerable discussion regarding location of roads and parking areas,� the matter was referred to staff for report at the Council ,7/i�� meeting which is proposed to be held on April 29th. City Attorney Murphy advised Council that it is the intention of the City to lease the property to the Soroptimist Club and, after construction of the Clubhouse is completed, the prope rty and the building will reve rt back to the City. Mr. Murphy said he would have the lease prepared for submission at the meeting of April 29th. Mr. Smith commented that the Soroptimist Club is anxious to proceed with tliis project but didn't think a delay until April 29th would be harmful. SEWAGE T.REATMENT PLANT Public Works Director Arness reviewed the report re the Clear Creek ��� Sewage Treatment Facility prepared by Clair A. Hill & Associates for the month of March, 1968. . CITY STREETS NEEDS ESTIMATE STUDY , Public .Wor,ks Director A�r-ness reported that Section.21 56 �of the. Streets � and Highways Code requires each City and County to transmit to the ' California Division of Highways a City Street Needs Estimate Study every.four years. The cu.rr.ent study .must be filed by May: 1, 1:9.68. Mr. Arness said that this report has been compiled and that the City G��� I; � Attorney has prepared a resolution approving same. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4051 be adopted,: a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding. approving the. 1968 report required by law prepared by the Director of Public Works on road and street prog.ress and needs. Voting wa�s as follows: _. : _ . . �. - Ayes: � �Gouncilmen - Chatfield, Doherty�,.• Ful�ton, .and�Mo,ty _: Noes: Councilm�en - None : . : . � : :. Absent: Councilmen - Denny . Resolution No. 4051 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � . WATER LINE RELOCATION AND SEWER SERVICE EXTENSIONS-Lake Blvd. In a memo to Couricil.dated:April _l;l.th,� Public Works Director�A�rness � Irequested that Council approve calling for bids for water line relocation y�y i and sewer service extension in Lake,Boulevard, necessitated by recon- "�y struction of Lake �Boulevard. :by Shasta County. Mr. Arness stated that �;Zj;i this last fiscal year the Buckeye County Water District budgeted $80, 000 for this construction and that the es.timated amount of money needed for � the work de,signed by the Department of Public Works is $55, 890. In ; addition, appr.oximately 2300 feet of 4-inch sewer service connection ��; , i I 106 lines have to be extended from the sewer lateral to a point outside the proposed street construction at an estimated cost of $11, 500. This expenditure is proposed to .be back-charged to each individual applicant at tlie time application for sewer service is made, and ' the City will recover all or most of the expenditure. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the request of the Director of Public Works��to call for bids for Lake Boulevard water line relocation and sewer� service extensions. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY - Fire Cache Building M6TION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty` approving the lease agreement between the City of Redding �J�1 and the Shasta Union High School District for a portion of the Fire� Cache Building. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TEENCENTER During a discussion of the Fire Cache Building, Councilman Fulton . inquired as to the status of the use of a portion of said building as a Teencente r. Councilman Doherty said he unde rstoocl that the idea ��j� had been given up because it was felt that regardless of what remodeling was done, it would still look like a warehouse. Following further dis- cussion, Councilman Fulton said he would check with Mr. Lee Gordon, a Teencenter Advisor, and report back to Gouncil: � CLAIM - Professional Services In a memo to Council dated April 11, 1968, it was the recommendation of City Attorney Murphy and Finance Director Courtney that the Claim for Professional Services submitted by Attorney Jerrald K. Pickering �`�`� be rejected in its entirety. /3�2 MOTI�ON: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving t'he recommendation of the City Attorney and the Finance . Director re rejection of the Jerrald K. Pickering Claim for Professional Services. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTIO,IV - re Land Acquisition . MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield tliat Resolution No. 4052 be adopted, a r'esolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the acquisition of'�certain �3� real property adjacent to the City of Redding Clear Creek Sewage ���-v Treatment Facility and authorizing tlie Mayor to execute the necessary documents to accomplish said acquisitions (Johnston and Reid)'. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Coun�ilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Denny Resolution No. 4052 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re OASDI Coverage MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Mayor Moty that Resolution No. 4053 be adopted, a resolution of the Ci-ty Council of the City of Redding requesting authorization from the Board of Administration, State Employees' Retirement System to divide the ��� City of Redding Retirement System for OASDI coverage purposes. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - Chatfield Absent: Councilmen - Denny Y 1�7 Resolution No. 4053 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Chatfield said that altliough he realizes the Council has the prerogative of changing its mind re Social Security Coverage for City Employees, up to the eleventh step of this program, he wants it to be on record that he is not fully convinced that this is the p rope r p rog ram. CIGARETTE TAX ALLOCATION Mayor Moty reported that there is an organization of cities opposed. to any change in allocation of the Cigarette Tax, and he asked for direction from Council as to whether it wishes to join this organization. Councilman Chatfield expressed concern about the change of allocation, stating he feels that the method of allocation may not stop with the ' Cigarette Tax. City Manager Cowde_n was asked what his feelings ��� U we re and he replied that he doe s not believe the citie s a re going to lose the battle to retain the pres,ent method of allocation. It was the concensus of Council that.opposition to the proposed change should be made. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty that the Mayor be authorized to .take what action he deems advisable in opposing legislation to change the method of allocation of the. Cigarette Tax. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS ICCCNC notice of ineeting to be held on Tuesday, April 16th ��� in Y reka Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Pauline and G John Robertson dba Northern Liquor, 1645. Pine Street •/�� Report of State Controller re advance apportionment of� vehicle license fee revenues for 1967-68 fiscal year California Highway Commission resolution re policy on //� planning- and des,ign of highway projects when parks are � involved , Pacific Air �Liries, -Inc. application to PUC for authority to increase certain Intrastate Passenger Fares ADJOU RNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:00 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield the meeting was adjourned to 12:15 P. M. , Tuesday, April 16, 1968. APPROVED: . � �. M o ATTEST: City Cle rk