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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1968-05-20 126 Ci ty Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California May. 20, 1968 7: 00 P. M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Gordon Chester of the Calif ornia State Division of Highways. Reverend David McMartin of the North Valley Baptist Church offered the invocation. The meeting was called.to order at 7: 00 P. M. by Vice Mayor Chatfield- with the following Councilmen present: Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield. Absent: Mayor Moty Also present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City: Manager and Purchasing Director Stewart, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Arness, Traffic Engineer. Hamilton, Parks Superintendent Smith, and City Cle rk B rayton. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the minutes of the regulax meeting of May 6, : 1968, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNI CATIONS � . � Resignation from Traffic and Parking Commission In a letter dated May 8, 1968, Richard Asbill resigned as a member of the Traffic and Parking Commission because of the increased difficulty of attending meetings. ��,, MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny that the resignation of �ichard Asbill be accepted with regret and that he be presented with an appre- ciation plaque. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes IBEW Local Union 1245 In a letter to Council dated May 8, 1968, the IBEW Local Union 1245 requested an early meeting regarding an ordinance and resolu.tion pertaining to employee relations. . ��5�� With Council approval, this request was referred to the Council Committee on employer-employee relation�s.by Vice Mayor . . Chatfi eld. . Commendation In a letter to Council dated May 10, 1968, Mr. R. L. McKern, Special Agent, expressed the appreciation of the Pacific Telephone ,�� Company for assistance provided by the Redding Police Department during the recent strike involving the Telephone Company. Midtown Project No. 1 : A letter from E. Feiring, dated May 10, 1968, in opposition to ��3 the proposed Mall for Redding, was referred to the Redding Redevelopment Agency for acknowledgment. 127 Henry Challe . In a letter to Council dated May 14, 1968, Henry Ghalle requested Council permission to operate a recreational slide located at 318 Locust Street. � Councilman Denny abstained from discussion and voting on this matte r. i , //� Planning Director Harris reported that the Board of Administrative � Review had checked into similar operations throughout California and that a Use Permit was issued, subject to review within 36 months. MOTION: Mad.e by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman ; Doherty approving .the request of Henry Challe to operate a � recreational slide at 318 Locust Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Denny abstaining. RUSSELL AND WELDON STREETS SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1968=2 City.Attorney Murphy submitted the following documents pertaining to the Russell and Weldon Streets Sewer Assessment District 1968-2: Engineer's Estimate of Cost Plans and Specifications Resolution - adopting Plans and Specifications MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman , Doherty that Resolution No.. 4068 be adopted, a resolution adopting ; plans and specifications. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty ��� Resolution No. 4068 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - of Intention , MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4069 be adopted, a resolution of intention in the matter of the construction of improvements and acquisition of property to be made in-Russell and Weldon Streets _Sewer Assessment District 1968-2, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4069 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' Public Hearing set for 8:00 P. M. , Monday, June 17, 1968 � Resolution - Preliminarily ordering work. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 4070 be adopted, a resolution prelim- inarily ordering work and calling for construction bids. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny; Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - Moty 128 Resolution No. 4070 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Adopting Wage Scale MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty that Resolution No. 4071 be adopted, a resolution adopting scale of prevailing wage rates. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4071 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Notice Inviting Sealed Bids APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny that Accounts Payable Register No. 22, warrant nos., 3092 to 3295, inclusive, in the amount of $177, 824. 08 be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 23, warrant nos. 15645 through 15892, inclusive, ' salaries in the amount of $69, 146. 33 for the period April 28, 1968 through May 11, 1968 be approved. Total $246, 970. 41 � b�� Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty TREASURER'S REPORT Councilman Doherty, Finance Committee; submitted a report showing �yfc, Total Treasurer's Accountability for the month ending April 30, 1968 to be $5, 722, 940. 81 SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT City Attorney Murphy reported that a Summons and Complaint has been filed against the City by Mattie Jones, the widow of Marvin Jones, in �U2� the amount of $75, 000. 00. Mr. Murphy advised that the matter has been referred to Brown Brothers Adjusters who are handling this case for the City's insurance carrier. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - lst hearing � Margaret E. McDonnell - Claim filed 5/14/68 MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by Margaret E. McDonnell f r� 3 filed on May 14, 1 968 be refe rred to the City Staff Insurance Committee, and that the City Clerk be instructed to reset:the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting for the meeting of June 17, 1968. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE - re Site Plan Review or Combining "F" District MOTION: Made �by Councilman Denny, . seconded by Councilman Fulton that full reading of Ordinance No. 972 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes %L� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton : that Ordinance No. 972 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 30 of the: Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Sections 30-17 and 30-18 thereof and :substi- tuting new Sections 30-17 and 30-18 therefor, pertaining to site:plan 129 review or combining "F" district and general provisions and exceptions. Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - Chatfield Absent: Councilme.n - Moty . Ordinance No. 972 on file in the office of the City Clerk. . i i TWIN VIEW ANNEXATION � Planning Director Harris advised Council that, after a series of public hearings, the Local Agency Formation Commission approved the boundaries for the Twin View Annexation to the City of Redding, although the boundary as approved by LAFCO was amended considerably from , that which was originally submitted. Numerous requests for exclusion were submitted to LAFCO and the area now totals 1, 168 acres, a reduction of 1, 348 acres from the original proposal. Mr. Harris submitted a map showing the boundary as approved by LAFCO on � May 8, 1968, and stated that most of the area excluded is vacant, un- � developed land. . �/��� Mr. Harris further stated that the day following the decision of LAFCO, a petition was circulated by property owners in the areaalong Twin View Boulevard which was excluded by LAFCO. The petition, signed by 40 persons was filed with the City on May 10, 1968, and requests Council to submit a petition to LAFCO for a boundary amendment. Mr. Harris said that the Government Code (Section 54799. 1) provides that the City Council may petition LAF.C'O to amend the boundaries of a pending annexation. It is the recommendation of the Planning Department that Council authorize the preparation and submission of said petition to � LAFCO. A map (Exhibit PD-2) reflecting the amendment to the boundary ; was submitted to Council. It was pointed out that in order to achieve a � reasonable boundary line, three parcels which had requested exclusion previously are included wi.thin the proposed.boundary amendment. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty authorizing the preparation.and submission of a petition to LAFCO re- questing an amendment to the boundary of the proposed Twin View Annexation as shown on the map entitled Exhibit PD-2. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PUBLIC HEARING - re RZ-4-68 � . :� � The hour of 7:30 P. M. having arrived, Vice Mayor Chatfield opened the Public Hearing re RZ-4-68, property located east of Railroad Avenue between Eugenia and Henry Avenue. The following documents are on file in the office .of the City Cle rk: /gj� , Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission Recommendations dated 5/16/68 I � The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been received. Planning Director Harris. reviewed the Planning Commission recommendations to change the zoning on property located east of Railroad Avenue between Eugenia and Henry Avenues from "C-3-P" and"R-3" to "R-3-15" as indicated on Exhibit PC-1 attached to the recommendation. Mr. Harris stated that the proposed rezoning was initiated by the Planning Commission. 130 The following persons appeared before Council in support of the proposed rezoning: Mr. Paul Dingman of Arinda Builders; Mrs. Elva Inge; Mr. Leroy Anderson; Mrs. Helen Thomasson; Mrs. Purley Liggens Harrison, Mrs. Dave Jordan, and Mrs. Frankie Moorhead. Mrs. Frances Herman of 1747 Eugenia Avenue said that she ' � � would like her property to remain in the "C-3-P" District. A review of the map indicated that this property is proposed to be left in Commercial zone, and s:he was so advised. . MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the Public H:earing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving.the recommendation of the Planning Commission relative to RZ-4-68. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 973 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. ROCKAWAY ANNEX Planning Director Harris submitted the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Council consent to the commencement of annexation proceedings for "Rockaway Annex. " Mr. Harris stated that a resolution has been prepared by the City Attorney for adoption by Council if it � approves the recommendation of the Commission. �1��� Resolution - Consenting to commencement of proceedings MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4072 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding consenting to the commence- ment of proceedings for.the annexation of certain inhabited : territory designated as "Rockaway Annex. " Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 4072 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 701 GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM - Contract with Planning Consultants Planning Director Harris reported that the Planning Consultants' costs of preparing and publishing the final report as well as publishing the preliminary report on current conditions and trends were included in the City's original grant application covering the 701 General Plan Program. However, in the process of review and approval by the � � State and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, it was � � cut out of the program and identified as being completed under a separate contract. Mr. Harris emphasized that the money for this contract is included in the original application and that no additional money will be required. It is requested that Council approve the contract with Planning Consultants Livingston and Blayney and authorize the Mayor or Vice Mayor to execute same. 131 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the Agreement between the City of Redding and Livingston and Blayney dated May 20, 1968, and authorizin`g the Mayor or Vice Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes PARKING PROHIBITION Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the recommendation of the Traffic � and Parking Commission, as contained in a merno to Council dated May .15, 1968, that parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Eureka Way between Walnut Street and the west driveway of Nova High School, and on the south side of Eureka Way between Walnut and Orange Streets, to accomodate the proposed left turn lanes proposed by the State Division of Highways. //��� Gordon Chester of the State Division of Highways submitted maps illustrating the proposed left turn lanes and answered questions posed by members of Council. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission re parking prohibition on Eureka Way, and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Fulton left the meeting temporarily at 8:30 P. M. REQUEST FOR ADJOURNED MEETING Public Works Director Arness� requested that this meeting be adjourned to 12: 15 P. M., Monday, May 27th to consider the award of bids on the following projects: Chlorinatiori facilities - Clear Creek; Water and Sewer Line Construction - Lake Boulevard; and Pine Street Utility Unde rg rounding. Council indicated that this request would be accomplished at the con- clusion of this meeting. NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Terra Cotta Scum Rail at Redding Municipal Pool MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty accepting the construction of the new Terra Cotta Scum Rail at the Redding Municipal Swimming Pool, Bid Schedule No. 443, as being completed ��� satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - North Bechelli-Freebridge Areas A. D. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty accepting the construction of North Bechelli-Freebridge Areas Assess- <.��'�Z- ment District, Bid Schedule No. 429, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of �Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � FREEWAY AGREEMENT '- Butte St reet Interchange Public Works Director Arness submitted for Council consideration a "��-3 Freeway Agreement-with the� State of California covering State Route 299 �� � in Redd'ing, between Liberty Street and Interstate 5. This Agreement �U'� pertains to the Butte Street on and off rarnps. The proposed design was shown' on the Vu G�raph. Mr: Arness said :that the City Attorney has prepared a resolution approving this ag�reement and authorizing execution the reof. 132 RESOLUTI ON - Approving Freeway Agreement : MOTI ON: Made by Councilman. Denny, : seconded, by Councilman Doherty that Resolution No. .4073 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and providing for: the execution of a Freeway Agreement with the State of California pertaining to Route 299 Freeway between Liberty Street and Interstate Route 5. Voting was as, follows: _ Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent:. Councilmen - Fulton and Moty Resolution No. 4073 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Fulton returned to the meeting at 8:40 P. M. SOU:TH CITY TENNIS COURTS - Request to call for bids Public Works Director Arness requested Council permission to call for bids for placement of fencing, necessary electrical work, and striping of the South City tennis courts. The estimated cost, including the fence, is approximately $5, 800. MOTION: Made. by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny ���� approving the request of the Director of Public Works to call for bids re the South City.Tennis Courts, as outlined above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes TURTLE BAY - Open Space Application No. 240 City Attorney Murphy reported that the City has been advised that its . `��6 Open Space Application No. 240, for Kutras Parcel Year 2, has been approved in the amount of $18, 747. LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilrnan Fulton approving the lease dated May 20, 1968 between the City of Redding ��<,/ and Alton O. Chatham, and authorizing the Mayor or Vice Mayor to execute same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELORS OF REDDING Vice Mayor Chatfield stated that a letter had been received from the Consumer Credit Counselors of Redding, an organization formed to combat the spiraling bankruptcy trend. This organization would like to have a member of the City Council serve as one of its Board Members. Vice Mayor Chatfield, requested Councilman Doherty to attend the Board meeting schedule for May 28th, and report back to Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION At the hour of 8:50 P. M. , Vice. Mayor Chatfield declared an Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. . The meeting was reconvened at the hour of 9:00 P. M. LA�ND ACQUISITION _ Vicinity of Sew.age Treatment Plant City Attorney Murphy recommended that Council authorize him to prepare �� escrow.instructions, complete the acquisition, and authorize the Mayor or ��-'� Vice Mayor to sign the.necessary papers for the purchase of the property �`�� of Mr. ,and Mrs. � Walter J. Metz on or before September 1 st in an amount of $26, 650. , and for the purchase of the property of Mr, and Mrs. Donald M. Walter in an �amount of $17, 650. , 133 Vice Mayor Chatfield declared this matter an urgency item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the recommendation of the City Attorney re purchase of the Metz and Walter properties as set forth herein. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny; Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield ; Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Moty ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Kenneth and J�� Verna Dixon, dba Wagg's, 1548 Market Street /7i' ICCCNC notice of ineeting in Burney on May 21st Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Publicity re Kamloops trout /�/ in Shasta Lake area and National Publicity in May issue of Field and Stream City of Redding Fire Department report for month of April, 1968 /7`� ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:05 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty, the meeting was adjourned to 12:15 P. M. , Monday, May 27, 1968 in the Police.'Dept. and Council Chambe rs Building. . APPROVED: r i- ,, , � �c.- � � � ��� <i�'/ "'`�'�i � `l�/����/.���-G�"v / Vice Mayor ATTEST: Cit Cle rk