Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1968-06-27 158 City Council, Adjourned Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. � Redding, California June 27, 1968 7:00 P. M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Wesley Hughes. The invocation was offered by The Honorable Richard B. Eaton. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Mayor Moty with the following .Councilmen present: Denny, Doherty, and Moty Absent: Councilmen Chatfield and Fulton NOTE: Councilmen Chatfield and Fulton entered the meeting at 7:30 P. M. as indicated hereafter in these minutes. Also present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City Manager and Purchasing Director Stewart, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director Arness, Planning Director Harris, Associate Planner Nebon, and City Clerk B rayton. COMMUNICATIONS Request for Sewer Easement Variance In a letter to Council dated June 18th, Architect John Hillesheim requests Council approval for a sewer easement variance, Lot 28, Sunset Terrace Subdivision, Unit #4, new residence for Mr, and Mr. William Fitzgerald. Existing topography and a large Oak tree require construction of the dwelling over the sewer easement. The recommendations of the Department of Public Works with �� � respect to this request are contained in a memo to Council dated June 25th. Public Works Director Arness recommended Council approve a "Permit to Construct over Sewer Easement" prepared by the City Attorney , except for a minor change in Item 2 of said Permit; i. e. substitute "civil engineer or architect" for 'Structural engine e r. " MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the recommendation of the Director of Public Works re Permit to Construct Over Sewer Easement for Mr. and Mrs. William Fitzgerald, with the change in Item 2 as stated heretofore. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RESOLUTION - re Supplemental Appropriations City Attorney Murphy submitted Resolution No. 4088 re supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1968. It was noted that expenditures exceeded the budget by approximately $800, 000. for the 1967-68 year. Councilman Doherty stated that he would favor adoption of the Resolution ��",� only if the matter of supplemental appropriations is put back on the agenda for discussion at a later meeting. Mr. Doherty said he did not intend to modify the resolution but definitely feels that a discussion of the problem is needed in line with the recommendation for the formation of a Ways and Means Committee. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4088 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting certain appropriation adjustments � i 159 � � , �' to the General Ledger and to the Subsidiary Ledgers as calculated on , June 15, 1968, and to be effective for the remainder of the fiscal year ; ending June 30, 1968. Voting was as follows: , j Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Fulton Resolution No. 4.0'88 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Adopting Budget re Mate'rials, Supplies and Services, and Capital Outlay for the Fiscal Year 1968-69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty that Resolution No. 4089 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving budget appropriations for ��� materials, supplies and services, and capital outlay for the fiscal year , 1968-69. Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Fulton Resolution No. 4089 on file in the office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENTS - Providing Advertising and Promotion Funds City Attorney Murphy submitted Agreements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, providing advertising and promotion funds for the following organizations: I � Redding. Chamber of Commerce Redding Junior Chamber of Commerce �.; Shasta County Safety Council ��-�� Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County � Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association ; Action on the Agreement for the Redding Chamber of Commerce was tabled until the meeting of July 15th to allow the Auditorium Committee to meet with the Chambe r of Comme rce. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny ' approvirig the A.greement for community promotion funds for the FFedding Junior Chamber of Commerce, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Ag reement. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Fulton MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the Agreement for promotion of Safety in Redding for the Shasta ' County.Safety Council, and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Agreement. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doh.erty, : and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Fulton 160 MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the Agr•eement for advertising and promotion funds for the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County and authorizing the Mayor to sign said Agreement. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Moty : Noes: Councilmen - None : Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Fulton MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the Agreement for. advertising and promotion funds for. the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association, and authorizing the Mayor to ' sign said Agreement. : � Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Fulton . RESOLUTION - Establishing Water Rate Schedule - Buckeye Service Area Finance Director Courtney stated that the maximum rate approved by: LAFCO for water in the Buckeye Service Area was 2. 15 times the inside City of Redding water rate. He said that the prevailing water rate for service outside the City of Redding is double the in-City rate. The present water rate for the Buckeye Service Area is 1. 6 times the in-City rate, and Resolution No. 4090 continues this rate from July 1, 1968 through June 30, 1969• / MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny ,�,j% that Resolution No. 4090 be adopted, a resolution of the City:Council of the City of Redding establishing a special interim water rate schedule in the Buckeye Service Area applicable until June 30, 1969. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Fulton Resolution No. 4090 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Compensation for Overtime Work MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty that Resolution No. 4091 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Resolution No. 3754 and establishing new rates and methods of compensation for overtime work and designating positions to which such compensation shall apply. . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Moty . ��� Noes: Councilmen - None : Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Fulton : Resolution No. 4091 on file in the office of the City Clerk. : At the hour of 7:20 P. M. Mayor Moty declared a ten.minute recess. The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen Chatfield and: Fulton ente red the meeting at this time. : � 161 JOI NT PUBLI C HEARI NG - Redding City Council and Redding Redevelopment Agency on the Redevelopment Plan for Redding Midtown Project No. I ( Calif. R-120) ! Prior to opening the public hearing, Mayor Moty made a short statement concerning the hearing, advising that there is a Court Reporter present and asking that everyone identify himself before speaking. He also said that this public hearing is different fromusual City Council hearings in that, according to the California Code, statements are taken as evidence which means that all those persons: speaking will have to be sworn in. He asked that persons coming to the podium give their name, address, and advise their interest in the project; i. e. , property owner within the Project Area, tenant, etcete ra. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moty at 7:30 P. M. with the i following Councilmen present: Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and � Moty. Mayor Moty stated that this is a special joint meeting of the City Council and the members of the Redding Redevelopment Agency, convened for the purpose of conducting a joint public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan for Redding Midtown Project No. I, (Calif: �R-120) pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California. He stated that this is the time and place established by the City Council and the Agency for such public hearing. I i R.obert .Anderson, Chairman of the Redding Redevelopment Agency, called the roll of said Agency and the following members were present: Robert ���� Hill, John Murphy, Mrs. George Lindsay, Joseph Redmon,_ Ray Hullinger, ; Jame s William•s,. and �obe rt Ande rs on. . � � . . _ i . i �' Chairman Anderson declared the joint public hearing open and stated that Mayor Moty would preside. ' In answer to Mayor Moty's inquiry, the City Clerk advised that the following � documents are on file. in the office .of the City Clerk:. Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing . Affidavit of Mailing - Notice .of Public Hearing Mayor Moty stated that each Councilman has received..a copy of a report _ from the Redding Redevelopment Agency on the Redevelopment Plan for Midtown Project No. I (Exhibit #9), and the Redding Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and submitted its report (Exhibit #3), stating that the plan is in general conformity with the General Plan of the City of Redding and recommending favorable action on the adoption of the Plan. Both of these documents are on file in the office of , the City Clerk and are made a part of these proceedings by reference. � Mayor Moty furthe r stated.that each. membe r of the City Council and � the Agency has a copy of the proposed Redevelopment for Redding � Midtown Project.No. I (Exhibit #5), and copies of the� Plan are available for those .persons in.the audi,ence who wish them. Mayor Moty asked Mr. Don Kennedy, Attorney for the Agency, whether or not the proceedings of the Redding. Redevelopment Agency leading up to this joint public hearing, including the notices and other procedural ' requirements, have been lawful in accordance with the provisions of the I ; , i 162 California Community Redevelopment Law and any other pertinent State law. Mr. Kennedy said he had reviewed the proceedings and actions of the Redding Redevelopment Agency and, in his opinion, they have been in conformance with all pertinent State law. Mayor Moty asked City Attorney Murphy whether or not the actions of the City Council in convening this joint meeting for the purpose of holding this joirit public hearing, and in the preparation and publication of the required notices, as well as the Council's earlier actions in establishing the Redding Redevelopment Agency, have been in conformance with the applicable provisions of the California Community Redevelopment Law. Mr. Murphy replied that in his opinion they have been. � Mayor Moty then asked Mr. Earl Henson, Executive Director of the Redding Redevelopment Agency, to report on the Redevelopment Plan for Midtown Project No. I. Mr. Henson was sworn in as a witness by the City Clerk. Mr. Henson reviewed in detail the proposed Redevelopment Plan, using various maps and diagrams to illustrate the Plan. At the hour of 7:47 P. M., Mayor Moty interrupted Mr. Henson's presenta- tion to announce that it would be necessary to change the location of this hearing to the Cafeteria of Shasta High School on Eureka Way to accomodate all of the persons who wished to attend hearing. The Mayor adjourned the meeting until 8:30 P. M. to allow for the move. At the hour of 8:30 P. M. the public hearing reconvened in the Cafeteria of Shasta High School, and Mr. Henson concluded his presentation. Mayor Moty asked if anyone desired to question Mr. Henson. No one came forward. An opportunity was given to everyone in the audience to question every person w.�ho testified. Mayor Moty asked the City Clerk if she had received any written communi- cations regarding the Redevelopment Plan. The City Clerk replied that she had received a letter from the Five Counties Central Labor Council, dated June 27, 1968, endorsing the Midtown Project, which she read in full. She also stated that she had received a telephone message from Mr. Marvin House endorsing the Project. The Mayor asked the City Attorney to swear in the City Cle rk, which he did, The City Cle rk then read the telephone message. (Exhibit 11) Mayor Moty said it was now time to receive statements and questions from those in the audience. In this regard he made the following statement. Anyone wishing to make a statement should come forward to the rostrum and state his name for the record. The witness should give his address, state whethe r or not he is speaking for himself individually, or is the representative of a group. If he is a representative for a group, he should give the name and official address of the group he represents, The witness should also state for the record his interest, or the interest of the group he represents in the project; i, e. , property owner within the project area, or as a person residing within the project area, or as owner of a business located within the project area, or as a resident and taxpayer of the City. Statements should be confined to matters which are material to this Y 163 � proceeding., Personal problems involving a specific busine.ss or parcel � of real property within the project area should be discussed with Agency i personnel at a time other than at this hearing. Issues or questions , � involving a single parcel of property only and not the Redevelopment Plan i as a whole are not material to these proceedings and will not be heard. ; Mayor Moty further stated that legal counsel for the City and the Redding � Redevelopment Agency have assured that the constitutionality of the California Community Redevelopment Law and of the Federal law under which redevelopment is financed by the Federal Government, has been clearly established by the Courts, and therefore statements or questions concerning the constitutionality of these proceedings will not be con- sidered material and will not be heard. The Mayor said that everyone who wishes to speak will be heard but asked that witnesses be brief and to the point in their comments. James A. Fbx , 3750 Kokanee Drive, was sworn in by the City Clerk, Mr. Fox appeared on behalf of the Citizens Advisory Committee and submitted a report of the Subcommittee on Downtown Area Problems which was reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Citizens Advisory Committee on June 13, 1968. The Citizens Advisory Committee recommends endorsement of the Redevelopment Plan. (Exhibit 11) Mr. Fox noted that this is the recommendation of the Citizens .Advisory II Committee, of which he is a member; however, he said as a property � ' owne r and individual he may have othe r comments to make late r in the , meeting. ' � Richard Green, 3015 Pioneer Drive, was sworn in by the City Clerk. i Mr. Green :appeared.on behalf. of the.:Grea.ter Redding Chamb.er of�. Commerce, 'and stated :that in� a letter�to:Council�dated.May 28,. 1968,: .. . � I (Exhibit 11) the :Board of D.irecto.rs of the Greater..Redding�Chamber.of_ I Commerce advised of its unanimous approval of the proposed Redevelop- ; ment Plan: - . - -_ . . _ Ma�vell Freeman, Stockton, was sworn in by the City Clerk. Mr. F;reeman is an-attorney.and appeared on behalf-of��Warren Garmona, 1426-Market S.treet. �; • � Mr. Freeman spoke of the problems which have arisen in redevelopment plans in Sacramento, Stockton, Santa Clara, and Fresno, and said he is. concerned with the lack:of information, particularly with respect to re- location of businesses in the project area. He asked Mr, Henson how many buildings would be demolished and asked if an equal amount of space is available�for relo.cation in the downtown area. . Mr. Henson pointed out.on a diagram: the buildings which are. propo.s.ed to be�demolished and said it will ,be °ne.cessary.to relocate .some .businesses out:s.ide the project area. � : . , , Mr. Freeman poirited out that in Stockton nine blocks were demolished and the �former occupants have failed to reenter the project area and the area is a blight.on the City. � 164 Louis N.. Wolff,. Director of Development Res.earch Associates,. 7 was sworn in by the City Clexk. Mr. Wolff said the aim.of the Redevelopment Agency is to provide for the growth and. expansi.on of present businesse.s in the project area and not to bring in new businesses from outside of the community. Mr. Freeman expressed _concern that tenants will be unable to pay . higher rents which undoubtedly will be charged when new buildings are constructed. He recommended that engineering studies be made to determine whether.buildings must be .demolished or might be rehabilita�ted and suggested that individuals be afforded the opportunity to present,to the Agency any enginee ring repoxts they inight have with rega rd to re- habilitating buildings. In answer to Mr, Freeman's inquiry as to what standards must be met, Mr. Henson said buildings must be brought up to the 1964 Building .Code and the structural standards adopted by the. Agency. . . . _ . Mr. Freeman asked if the Agency. had:checked into the-availability of_ - financing through the Small Business Administration. Mr. Henson . replied that the.Agency has che.cked with the City of Santa Clara wl�ere they have been successful.in obtaining SBA-loans. � - Mr. Joseph Redmon, Agency Member, asked Mr, Freeman how much of the total project area in Stockton was demolished. Mr. Freeman � replied 89. 7%. Mr. Fr.eeman asked if the City could obta�i�n• an extension from the Federal Government to allow more time for studies, etcetera. Mayor Moty said HUD Officials had given them no encouragement when they asked about a time extension and advised them not to apply. Laurence Car.r, 2141 Olive .Stree.t, was sworn in by the City Clerk. . Mr. Carr stated that he is a property owner in the project area and his building is proposed to be demolished. He asked whether any studies had been.made which. show that the volume of business to be generated will provide sufficient return to justify the investment required to . . rebuild. Mr. Wolff replied that a..study.was prepared, .dated April 8, 1968, •and it shows that retail sales in the downtown area of Redding are very high as compared with other areas. Mr. Carr remarked that his property is limited as to space and asked whether he would be permitted.to increase the height of his building.. . He also asked when apprai.sal reports would be available to property owners. Mr. Henson replied that his building could be three stories in height and that appraisal reports would be a�ailable. as.soon as possible after•the information is. gathered. Mx, Henson also advised Mr. Carr that Federal Rehabilitation Loans would be available for rehabilitated structures, David Stephens, 3349 Belladonna, was sworn in by the City Clerk. Mr. Stephens, tenant.in the project area, expressed doubt that .the.building in which his drug store is located was inspected. personally. It is a building proposed to be demolished. He asked when he would be relocated and when told that�_ an attempt would be made to relocate his business in the project area he said that he would be opposed to the plan until he knew where he would be relocated. 165 Warren Craddock; 1914 2'9th Avenue, San Francisco, was sworn in..by the- City�Cle rk. � Mr: �Craddock is a property owner in the project,area whose building is � proposed to be demolished. Mr. Craddock objects to the demolition of his building until he knows what he will receive for the property and , where he cari' reinvest his �xrioney and receive the same income- on�the investment �a�s he is -receiving�from the present building: Jack McPherson, 1120 Esplanade, Chico, was sworn in by the City Clerk. Mr. MePherson owns the building occupied by the Dick Black Studio which is slated for demolition. He said that he would appreciate dis- cussing the matter with someone to get more details and in order to decide whether to sell the property or rebuild, Mr. McPherson inquired as to the amount of property that will be ayailable for development. Frank Pernay, Assistant Director, Redding Redevelopment Agency, was sworn in by the City Clerk. . Mr. Pernay advised that, according to studies, there will be enough property to accomodate all present tenants and their needs for increased space. Joseph� Kourakis, Planrier�, Whisler/Patri & Associa:tes, was sworn in by the City Cle rk. � � Mr. Kourakis advised that there is approximately 133, 000 sq. ft. of commercial land to be cleared and 180, 000 sq, ft. of land to be disposed � of. . . � , _ , . . ' Mr. �McPh erson mentioned that he owns property in downtown Chico, and Mayor �Moty asked him how he would<rate� his Chico property today:as com- � pared.to ten yea.rs ago, investment-=wise. Mr. McPherson admitted that � there is a problem in the downtown area of Chico, as many merchants are I � � moving into outlying shopping centers. ' Dick Burton ; 5760 Maynard Avenue, was sworn in by the City Cle�rk. � Mr. Burton, tenant in the project area, asked if there was a tentative idea , � as to when this plan is to be adopted. Ma.yor Moty replied that at the conclusion of this public hearing the Redding Redevelopment Agency will consider all of the evidence and, if they approve t�he plan, they will adopt a resolution and pass it on to Council. If Council approves the plan, one member of Council will offer.. an ordinance for first reading: : S�econd reading of the ordinance can be made five days later. Mr. Burton indicated that he felt more time should be allowed but did state that he had been contacted by a staff inember of t�e Agency�and he had attended two meetings. - _ , . , � Allyn Martin, 1238 Magnolia Avenue, was sworn in by the City Clerk. ' Mr. Martin said he was speaking on behalf of five architects, John T. � Hillesheim, Woodward-Nichols, Smart &.Clabaugh; .Julian Wilke, and � � himself, all of whom strongly support the Redevelopment Plan. , � Stephen Birdlebough, 740 Overhill Drive, was sw�.orn in by the City Clerk. ' Mr. Birdlebough is a member of the Citizens:Advisory Committee and feels there is not time to continue the studies for another year. He stressed the fact that the downtown area in Redding is on the verge of going downhill and beTieves that tlie Redevelopment Pl.an should be .initiated as soon as possible.. ' , , . , . . ; 166 Mauriee Finn�, 2752 Lanning'Avenue, was sworn in by the:City. Cle�rk. Mr. Finn, representative of the Building Service Employees' Intermational Union and m'ember of'the Five Counties Central Labor Council, expressed endorsement of the proposed Redevelopment Plan. Robert Dicker, 4168 Cheryl Drive; was sworn in by the City Clerk. Mr. Dicker, representing Dicker's Department Store,- tenant in the . project area, s�aiclhe is'infavor of the proposed Redevelopment Plan. He indicated that although he does not know where the store will be located in the project 'area; Dicker's hopes to be one of .th�e.traffic generators needed for the downtown a'rea. - � ' ' . . , , . � - - _ � _ . . : :- , Robert Perkins,' 1517 Market Street, was sworn iri by the City ,Clerk.:�� Mr. Perkins �said he was speaking on b"ehalf .of Perkins Bros. , Inc.�. and the Redding Masonic Temple Association. He stated that they are not opposed to the proposed Redevelopment Plan; although Perkins : :. Bros, do not know yet whether the cost of rehabilitating their.prop.e.rty. is feas'ible. ' = � ,.. Jack Thompson, 2319 Cliff Drive, was sworn in by the City Clerk. Mr. Trioinpson of Thompsons'! Men's Store; tenant in the project area, indicated that they are in favor of the proposed Redevelopmen�t. Plan � and feel that the time to ac�t is now. �� . _ - � � - Nick Girimonte, 3010 Pioneer Drive, was sworn in by the City Clerk. , Mr, Girimonte of Girimonte's Men's Furnishings, a tenant and property owner in the project'area; spoke<iri-'favor of the p"ro.posed Redevelo:pment Plan. It is his belief that if tlie plan isn't' initiated, Penney's and Dicker's will move out of the downtown area and, if they move, his firm will have to move als o. . . � � . . . . � � , , , .� Mr. Don Kennedy, Attorney for the Redding Redevelopment Agency, asked that the following Exhibits be introduced into the record: EXhibit 1 Affidavit of Publicati�on Exhibit 2" •Affidavit of Mailing . Exhibit"3 " Pla'rining Com'inission Report . �. . Exhibit 4 Maps, Diagrams, and Sketches of Midtown Project No. 1 Exliibit 5 Redevelopment Plan _ . Exhibit 6 Three communications to property owners and tenants � advisirig =of public hearing re Midtown Project No: 1 Exhibit 7 Ow�ner participation 'rules . Exhibit 8 Business preference rules Exhibit 9 Agency Report; to City Council dated�June 21, 19'68 re Redevelopment Plan Exhibit 1�0 �Notiees poste'd at �the City Couneil Chambers� re adjourning meeting to Shasta High School Cafeteria �at 8:30 P.�M. Exhibit 11 Various Communications a. Letter from Five Counties Central Labor Council b. Telephone Message from Marvin House c. Citizens Advisory Subcommittee Report d. Lette r f rom Redding Chambe r of Comme rce 167 � Exhibit 12 Letter from.J.ames Udall� and- Redding -Redevelopment � Agency reply � Exhibit 13 Letter from E. B. F'eiring and Redding Redevelopment _ . � Agency reply , , . . , ' Exhibit 1'4 Plarining Commission approval of substitution of � revised RRA budget and confirmation of previous : � � action recommending approval -of Redevelopment Plan There being no:further, witnesses .wishing to testify, Mayor Moty declared the public hearing closed at 11.:05 P. M, for the Redding City Counci.l�. Mr. Anderson declared the public hearing closed for the Redding Redevelopment Agency. • Mr. Anderson, Chair.man of the Redding RedevelopmEnt'Agency;� i.ntro- duced Resolution RRA68-12 for� consideration by Agency Members. Attorney Don Kennedy read the resolution in full. MOTION: :Made by Agency Membe-r Hill, seconded.by Agency Mernber Redmon that Resolution RRA68-12 be adopted, a resolution approving a Redevelopment Plan and conditions under which relocation payments will.be made for Redding Midtown Project No. 1, California R-120�. : Voting was as follows: Ayes: Agency Members - Lindsay, ��urphy, Hill', Redmon, Williams, . . Hu�llinger, �and Anderson , Noes:: ��.} - A�gency Members .- None � - , Absent: Agency Members - None I � , . � ! ! Resolution RRA 68-12 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � � � .., ,. . . � • , , � � Mayor Moty �accepted Resolution RRA 68-12 on :beha=lf of Gouncil: ; I ' � i � � Mr. Anderson introduced Resolution RRA 68-13 for consideration by ; Agency Members. Attorney Don Kennedy read the resolution in full. MOTION:. Made by Agency Member� Williams, seconded by Agency�: ; Member Murphy that Resolution RRA 68-13 be adopted; a. resolution in � ' re:gard.:Local Grant:-In-Aid Cooperation Agreeme�nt by and between:the � City of-Redding and the Redding Rede�.elopment �,g,e,n:cy� per.taining.to ; Redding''Midtown Project No. I, R-120, authorizing the Chairman of the Redcling Redevelopm�ent Ageric.y to execute ;said:Agreement on behalf of ' the Redding Redevelopment Agency. . , Voting was as follows: � Ayes:. .���:. .-A�gericy� IVlembexs� :-:��Lindsay, :Mur.phy, �Redmon, -.Hill;. .W'illiams, Hullinger, �-and.Anderson Noes: Agency Members - None Absent: Agency Members - None � Mayor Moty asked if there we�re any questions by members of Couneil. , T'her'e were none. � � � ORDINANCE - re Midtown Project No. 1 � � � Councilman Doherty offered Ordinance No. 974 for first reading; �an � ordinance of the- City Council of the City of Redding approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the feasibility of relocation for Midtown Project No. 1, Calif. R-120. The ordinance was read in full by City Attorney Murphy. 168 Redding City Councilmen made the following general comments• in '� support of the Redevelopment Plan: • Gouncilman Doherty said that although there is a lack of �� � specific answers to property owners, he doubts that delaying the project will furnish answers, Mr, Doherty mentioned the necessity of,acting now because of utilizing parking lot credit: Councilman Chatfield sa�id he is aware that there is no perfect plan but feels that this plan is one that can be soundly applied to Redding. The main concern is the proper- phasing of the -• .prog.ram so that people have someplace to relocate. Mr, Chatfield emphasized that Council wants the phasing handled in such a manner as to accomplish this. I-3e believes it will � be a successful pr:oject. Councilman Fulton said he endorses the project and mentioned . that similar malls in Fresno, Pomona, and Monterey have proven successful. . � • Councilman Denny said he was very pleased with the public ; hearing and is in accord with-the statements made 'by othe�r Councilmen. � He said he supports the Redevelopment Plan � and feels that 'this will have=a great effect on the' City of -Redding. � Mayor Moty indi,cat'ed that he wholeheartedly endorses,the Redevelopment Plan. He called attention to the cbndition of CaliforniaS.treet 10 to 12 years ago and said he fears that Market Street could become the same blight area unle•ss�'steps are taken to prevent it. There being no further business, on the motion of Agency Member Hill, seconded by Agency Member Redmon, the Redding Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned. 1� NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY JOINT POWERS AGREEIvIENT City Mariager Cowden reviewed the activities of the� Northern California Municipal Electric Association, of which :the City of Redding is a member, re developing a-n additional source of electrical energy to meet the energy requirements of Associatiori m�ember cities after 1'98-0, as �set forth �in his memorandum to Council dated June 17, 1968. It is the recommendation of the City Manager and the City Attorney that Council adopt Resolution No. 4092, approving a Joint Powers Agreement for the formation and ope�ration of a Nor.thern California Power- Agency:and autho.rizing :the Mayor'.to execute same for �ndon behalf of the City of Redding. ��'� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded b,y Councilman Chatfield that Resolution No. 4092 be adopted, a resolution approving a Joint Powers Agreement for the formation and operati;on of a LVorthern :California Power Agency and authorizing the Mayor to execute same for and on behalf of the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: � Ayes;: Councilmen--. Ghatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and M,oty - Noes: Councilmen - None . . Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4092 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1/ Actual adjournment of the Redding Redevelopment Agency occurred at 11:55 P. M. after consideration of Northern California Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement by Redding City Council. 169 , ADJOURNMENT , There being no further business, at the hour of 11:55 P. M. , on the motion of Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield, the ; meeting of the Redding City Council was adjourned. .. , .. . . . :_ . APPROVED: , _ _. _ ._. . �. _ .. � , . � . .. , .. i _.. .. _ .. y r . . . _ .. ATTEST: it le rk I . � � ' - ; ' . . . � , � . . . _ . . � .. . , _ _ . .. . . _ . . � __ . . ,. . . . . . � i , . . .