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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1968-06-03 138 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. : Redding, California . , June 3, 1968 7:00 P. M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Airports Manager McCall. Mr. Don Palmer of the Good News Rescue Mission offered the invocation. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Moty with -the following Councilmen present: Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty. � Absent: Councilman Chatfield Also present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City Manager and Purchasing Di.rector Stewart,. City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Di,rector Courtney, Public Works Director Arness, Planning, Di�re,c.tor Harris,. Airports Manager McCall, Parks Superintendent Smith, and City Cle rk B rayton. APPROVAL OF MINU TES: MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 1968 and the a•djourned. regular meeting of May 27, 1968, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUNICA TIONS Coleman Inn A communication received from Mrs. Purley Harrison, Mrs. Ellen James, and Mrs. Doris Anderson; requesting the removal of the Coleman Inn from its location on Linden Avenue was read to members of Council. City Attorney Murphy reviewed the history of the complaints made approximately a year ago concerning the Coleman Inn. In a memo '/ to Council dated June 3 rd, Mr. Murphy stated that the premises of `1�7 said establishment are now in conformity with applicable health regulations and that a restaurant permit has been issued. He further stated that there are no proceedings pending before the Alcoholic Beverage Control and, to the best of his knowledge, there has been no evidence submitted which would empower the Health Department to revoke the permit or the ABC to act on the 15 day :suspension which was is sued by them against the Coleman Inn, such suspension having been stayed for a period of one year. The following persons appeared before Council and stated that the Coleman Inn is a public nuisance: Mrs. Purley Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Sammy James, and Mrs. Doris Anderson. It was claimed that although the area was cleaned up by members of the Peace Corps and residents of the community several months ago, the area is again littered with papers, bottles, and cans. It was also stated that there is gambling in tlie street, loud, vulgar language is used in the presence of women and children, that beer is sold to minors, and that there have been instances when beer was dispensed from a truck parked in the street. The noise, according to the complainants, continues long after the required 2:00 a. m. closing time for the Coleman Inn. 139 , City Attorney Murphy said that all of the complaints listed are violations of State or local laws, and that the City can help abate � these nuisances with the cooperation of the residents. He said that undoubtedly the complainants and their neighbors know some of the offenders and, if they are willing to swear that they saw these people committing these acts, the offenders can be prose- cuted and punished by the courts. . IAnother of the complaints was that patrons of the Coleman Inn pa rk in f ront of re sidenc e s and block d riveways. M r. Mu rphy reported that Mr, Coleman does have some parking area on his premises and, if that area is not sufficient to handle all of his patrons, parking on the street is lawful; however, if driveways are blocked, the Police Department should be called. The complainants stated that they do not wish to have Mr. - Coleman's license revoked, that they only wish to have h'is � establishment located elsewhere, ' `Tliey all. sa�id that th�e a'rea.-''-�"•�"-` is a residential district and the existence of the Coleman Irin among the residences is a detriment. People are unable to . obtain loans to build homes or improve existing homes because of it. It was reported that Mr. Coleman had been approached about the possibility of relocating but that he was negative to ' the suggestion. Another point that was brought up was the fact that if the police are called when gambling is going on, by the time the police arrive there is no evidence of such gambling. Mr, Sammy James said that from his home he can easily identify persons gambling in the street by the use of:field.�lasses, and he said that police � officers are welcome to use��the glasses at his home to obtain evidence. • In a discussi.ori of this. matter Mayor Moty said� that the City is concerned about the situation and.will back up people if they will sign complaints against the off enders. They were urged to contact i either the City Attorney or the Police Department regarding any , complaints, then report back to CounciL in two months. The City Clerk was instructed to write to each of the complainants, advising them of the meeting in August when_this matter would again b.e considered. 5hasta College . � . . . In a letter to Council dated May 28th, Athletic Director Appledoorn and Baseball Coach Golenor, expressed the appreciation of the ja0 Shasta College Athletic Department for the�pr..ivilege of using Tiger Field for the �19-68 baseball season. _ .Tom Riley and Larry .Tavores ��� of the Recreation and:Parks Department were commended for their cooperation and efforts. , � � Mayor Mot}r cong.ratulated the Shasta College Ba•seball Team. on ' winning tlie Golden Valley Conference Baseball. Charripionship � and commended Tom Riley and Larry Tavores for their coopera- tion. . Jack Miller - request for dance permit In a letter to Council dated May. 3lst, Jack Miller requested permission to hold five dances in the Veterans Memorial Hall i/'� 140 during the months of June, July, and August. Mr. Miller appeared before Council and said that the dances would not conflict with the Teencenter Dances, and that he intends to follow the Teencenter pattern as far as the lower age limit is concerned, but that there will be no upper age limit. Mr. Miller is aware of the provisions of the ordinance governing such dances. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the request of Jack Miller as outlined above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . Mr. Miller was advised that it would be necessary for him to obtain a business license at a cost of $20. 00. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Accounts �Payable "No. 23, warrant nos. 3296 to 3428, inclusive, in the amount of $168, 681. 40 be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 24, warrant nos. 15893 to 16143, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $69, 426. 14 for the period May 11, 1968 through May 25, 1968 be approved. Total $238, 107. 54 . Voting was as follows: �U(� Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield RESOLUTION - re Cancellation of Taxes MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman'Denny that Resolution No. 407b be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the cancellation of taxes on certain real property in the 1962-63 secured tax roll. 1�f� Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen , Chatfield Resolution No. 4076 on file in the office of the City Clerk. SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the Claim for Damages filed by Augusta F. Butler has been settled by the City Staff Insurance Committee ��� in the amount of $12. 25, the full amount of the claim. ORDINANCE - re RZ-4-68 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that full reading of Ordinance No. 973 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 'f'r� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty that Ordinance No. 973 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 - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - .Chatfield Ordinance No. 973 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 141 MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY - Redding Municipal Airport In an oral report, Councilman Fulton reported that at a meeting attended by County of-fieials, - City staff inembe�rs; and himself, an approach route to the .proposed Minimum Seeurity Facility was- ag�reed upon: The pro- posed route will be an extension of Meadowview Road, which lies south of the Airport. Councilman Fulton said that Bill Minton, Shasta County Executive Officer, would like a permanent easem�ent for the road. =City /�cY Attorney Murphy advised that such an easement would have to be approved � by FAA. Mr. Murphy said he would be preparing an application to FAA regarding the 'Minimum Security Facility- and would include the matter regarding a permanent easement for the road. It was suggested that the proposed road location be reviewed by the Airports Commission. SHERIDAN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY City Manager Cowden reported that plans, specifications, and other necessary documents were forwarded to the San Francisco office of HUD:last week and HUD offieials have advised that the'plans would be reviewed and the riecessary autho`rization for the�City to proceed to - advertise for bids would be granted sometime during the week of June �`��� 3rd. It is therefore the recommendation of the City Manager that this meeting be adjourned to 7:00 P. M. , June lOth, in order that the architeet may be �authorized to�advertise for bids on�this p�roject. Council agr�ed �to follow this� recommendation at the eonclusion of this meeting. LAND ACQUISITION - adjacent to State Highway 299W In a memo to Council dated May 28th, City Manage r Cowden reviewed , the possibility of the City acquiring certain excess land from the State Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, said property being located on the.east side of.the Sacramento River,, along both sides of State Highway 29gW: Mr: 'C.owderi believes that:�the land can,be acquired j�� for a reasonable fee if it is to.be acquired exclusively for parks, and recreational purposes. . � ., . . . . Mayor Moty said that a representative of the State Wildlife Conservation Board has indicated that-the Board might be willing to acquire in fee title or on a long-term lease basis from the City a 200 to 300 �-ft. corridor along the river.bank of said propert.y for fishing purposes, and in construc- ting an access road, parking lot, and rest room facilities for this area. MOTION: Made by Councilman�Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton authorizing staff ta�proceed with negotiations for acquisition of property from the State Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, as describe'd above: T.h'e Vote: Unanimous.Ayes BUDGET City Manager Cowden reported that the� 1968-69 preliminary budget' has been dis�ributed to members of Courieil� and, after they have had an opportunity to �review ..it; budget. sessions can be scheduled, ,. . .. _ . /�� � Councilman Doherty said that he had met with the City Manager and the ' Director of Finance regarding a long range capital improvement program and that it is hoped an outline of procedure will be ready for submission at the Council meeting of June 17th. � � � • 142 FEDER.AL GRAN.TS Planning Director Harris report ed that a communication from the Shasta County and Cities Area Planning Council has been received, u:rging that �1,�`/ applications for sewer and water grants be submitted prior to July l, 1968 inasmuch as after July 1 the requirements for an area-wide Sewer and Water Plan is effective, and applications to HUD will not be processed until said�plans are completed and adopted. REDDING SOFTBAI:,L LEAGUE . It is the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the Redding Softball League be granted permission to construct bleachers and install safety fence at Redding Softball Park, in accordance with the speci- fications attached to the recommendation dated M.ay 28th. ���U Gene Toten, President of the Redding Softball League, appeared before Council and explained in detail the proposed construction of such improve- ments and the need. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission re construction of bleachers and installation of safety fence at Redding Softball Park by the Redding Softball League. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilma�n Doherty said he thinks it appropriate that Council express its appreciation to the Redding Softball League for these improvements, AIRPORTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Gibbs Flying Se rvice - Pe rmit . It is recommended that Council approve .the request of Gibbs Flying Service, Inc.., to service the Bank of Amerca at Redding 1� �i Municipal Airport. Gibbs Flying Service has agreed to pay the City of Redding $30. 00 per month for the landing fee and permit. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Airports Commission J`� re issuance of a permit to Gibbs Flying Service, instructing the City Attorney to prepare said document, and authorizing the Mayor to sign same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Tele-T rip Company - Pe rmit It is recommended that Council approve the request of Tele=Trip, Inc. , to conduct revenue producing activities at Redding Municipal Airport. This firm sells. Manual Flight and Related Travel Insur- ance Policies and is a subsidiary of Mutual of Omaha. The business is conducted in conjunction with Avis. Rent-A-Car. /s�( MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the recommendation of the Airports Commission re issuance of a permit to Tele-Trip, Inc. , and authorizing the Mayor to sign same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s . PUB LIC WORKS PROGRESS REPOR T Public Works Director Arness reviewed the projects covered in the Public �/Q Works Progress Report for May, 1968. 143 DEMOLITION•OF CONCRETE STRUCTURE - Kutras Property - Turtle Bay In discussing the Public Works Progress Report, the subjeet of demolition of the concrete structure on the Kutras property in Tu;rble Bay was meri- tioned. Mr. Arness said that since obtaining estimates for demolition from several contractors, ranging from approximately $9, 000 to $13, 000, nothing further has been done. Councilmen Fulton and Denriy commented that they feel the structure should not be removed. Councilman Denny said that Architect Mitchell Van Bourg indicated to him that he thinks the structure should remain, tliat it lends aesthetic value to the site. Mayor Moty and Councilman Doherty were less enthusiastic about the �idea. . '���� Councilman Denny was requested to invite Mr. Van Bourg to appear,before Council to elaborate on his ideas concerning the structure, and Finance Director Courtney was requested to.take the matter before the Civic Arts Commis sion. . It was the consensus that a decision must be reached soon in this regard, because if it is decided that the structure should be removed, the work must be done prior to pouring of the footings for the Civic Auditorium- Convention Hall. SOUTH CITZ' TENNIS COURTS - Awar.d of Bid In a memo to Couricil dated June 3rd; ;it was re.commended by the Department of Publ�ic. Works tha:t the fi-rm of J.ohn M: Frank of Summit City be.awarded the contract to install the fencing at South City Park Tennis Courts,� Bid Schedule No. :454, and that all other bids be rejected by a 4/5-vote with the City performing the electrical and p.ainting work. It was pointed �out that , although B. & L Electrical Contracto,rs we re the low bidde r;on the •fencing; . ; they are not licensed to perform fencing. ., . � �2�'� MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by._Councilman Denny approving the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that installation of fencing at South City Park Tennis :Courts; Bid Schedule No. 454, be awarded to John M. Frarik on his bid of $1;240. 20, rejecting all other bids, and authorizing City forces to perform the electrical and painting wo rk. � . - , Voting was as follows; Ayes; Councilmen - Denny, Doherty,. Fulton, and Moty � Noes;. : . , Councilmeri -.None � Absent:- • - Councilmen - Chatfield � MEADQWLARK SUBDIVISION � • MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton accepting improvements and final map for the Meadowlark Subdivision �/�3 and instructing the City Clerk to record said map on receipt of payment by the Finance Department of all required inspection charges. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . . RESOLUTION - re Acquisition of Walter property � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty that Resolution No. 4077 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of ``���`7G- the Cit.y of Redd'ing approving.the acquisition of ee rtain real property �.5 U adjacent.to the City,of Redd.ing. :Clear Greek Sewage.:Treatment� Faci-lity .. . . . , , . . , . . . :�. 144 and authorizing the Mayor to execute tHe necessary-documents to accomplish said acquisition (Donald H. Walter). Voting was as follows:� � � � � Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty • Noes: Councilmen - 'None '� Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield • Resolution No. 4077 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RE50LUTION - re Acquisition of Metz��property MOTION_: 1Vlade by'Councilrnan Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fu'Ttori that Resolution No. 4078 be adopted, a resolutiori of the City Couricil'of the City of Redding approving the acquisition of certain real property adjacent to the City of Redding Clear Creek Sewage Tr'eatmen't Fac'ility �.��v and authorizing the Mayor to execut'e the necessary documents to ac'com- ��� plish said acquisitiori (Walter J: Metz). � " � ' Voting was as follows: Ayes Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: . Councilmen - �None • Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield Resolution No, 4078 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' RESOLUTION - appointing City Manager as designated representative re Civic Auditorium-Convention Hall � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that ResoIution No: 40'79 be adopted, a resolution bf the City CounciT of the City of Redding appointing the City 1Vlanager as the �designated repre- sentative of th'e City of Reddirig authori�zed t`o approve tlie constructiori ��� change orders and other documerits reqiziring the signature of the Grantee/ Borrower's Authorized Representative in connection with EDA Project No. 07-1 -00259 - Civic Auditorium and Convention Hall. Voting was as follows: ' � Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fultori, and Moty' Noes: - Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield • " � � Resolution No. 4079 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � . � . . . CITY CODE - Exterisiori� Agreement ' '� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconde'd by Councilman Chatfield that the Agreement with the Michie City�Publications Company of Los' �- Angeles to prepare annual ordinance substitution supplements to the City `-���J � Code be extended for an additional one-year term eriding June '1, 19�69. The Vote: Urianimous�'Ayes � ' ' � LEGISLATIOIV = AB 1203 � � � City Attorney�Murpli�y submitted a''letter reeeived from the City of Santa Fe Springs urging Council to support Assembly Bill 1203, which would� increase the penalty assessment on designated traffic offenses from � y� $3 to $5 for each $20 of fine imposed. �A11 of these monies would b_'e ` returned to local governmental agencies. � ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty authorizing the Mayor to send approp'riate communications to Senator Marler and Assemblywoman Davis, urging support of Assembly Bill 1203. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes , o 145 KIJTRAS PARK City Attorney Murphy submitted to Council a memo dated May 31 st outlining the basic proposal of Kutras Park, Inc.. , � re leasing land _ to the City for development of a public swimming beach, fishing, picnic and boating area. In a discussion of this matter Councilman Denny said he thinks the City � Attorney has set forth the significant conditions that relate to the pro- posal and has made his. own evaluation and, as much as Mr. Denny would ��� like to have Kutras Park continue as a swimming beach and recrea�tional center, he does not feel the lease arrangement would be satisfactory. Mr. Denny said he concurs with the recommendation of the City Attorney and City Manager that the City should decline to accept the proposal. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty that the City decline to enter into a lease agreement with Kutras Park, Inc. , re a public swimming beach, fishing, picnic, and boating area in Kutras Park. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LAND ACQUISITION - for Campfire Girls City Attorney Murphy reported that the Shasta Council of Campfire Girls has requested Council to approve a petition and application to the Bureau of Land Management for land for recreational purposes. Maps were submitted to members of Council showing the location of the land which lies north of Redding Heights. �U George Osborn appeared on behalf of the Shasta Council. of.Campfire Girls and stated it is proposed that the land be acquired by the City with funds provided by the Campfire Girls organization. Mr. Osborn said that , othe r than a wate r line f rom the nea re st City wate r line, a shelte r, and � toilet facilities are the only improvements in the present Council budget � for this.a.rea. .. _ , _. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton, � instructing the City Attorney to proceed with the necessary documents and authorizing the Mayor to sign same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LAND ACQUISITION - Piersall property re Pumping Station No. 3 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny ��U approving the acquisition of land easement from Dr. C. E. Piersall at the appraised price of '$550. '00. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LEGISLATION - SB 624 re Allocation of Gas Tax Fund Monies � MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny ��� authorizing the Mayor to send the necessary wires to legislators urging opposition to Senate Bill 624 re allocation of Gas Tax Fund monies. , The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � ; , SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT SITE - Right-of-way easement City Attorney Murphy advised Council that when the City acquired certain property at the Sewage Treatment Plant site from Joe Gregory, the � purchase included an access road to said property. Mr. Murphy explained � that the purchase was subject to a pe.rxinarient right-of-way easement to ��,�� one parcel of prnperty not owned by the City but did not include any perma- nent right-of-way easement to the next adjacent parcel. The present owner of the latter parcel now wishes to sell his property but is unable to do so unless the City agrees to a permanent right-of-way easement, as the property is land locked without such easement. 146 Mayor Moty declared this matter an urgency item. Following discussion of this matter it was recommended that the City Attorney obtain expe rt advice as to the value of the road and return to Council on June lOth with this information. ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: � Joan�& Max Dorman and Larue & Robert Dorman, Sham'rocic, i�� ' 1414 Tehama Street ` � C. B. and Marian R. Puryear, Lassen Billiards, 1228 California St. William Jacob Work, Hilltop Market & Sporting Goods, 2160 Hilltop D rive Minutes of Local Agency Formation Commission meeting of� �_��� May 8, 1968 Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association - Regional Publicity re ��� Lassen Volcanic National Park � �- �7� ICCCNC minutes of rneeting_ held in Burney on May 21, 1968 LAFCO notice of public hearing to consider modification of ,��� boundaries of Twin View Annex No. 1 ADJO URNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 10:20 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty, the meeting was adjourned to 7:00 P. M. , Monday, June 10, 1968 in the Police Dept. and Council Chambers Building. • APPROVED: . , ` ay r ATTEST: ity Cle rk