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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1968-10-21 251 ; City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. ' Redding, California October 21 , 1968 7:00 P. M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Finance Director Courtney. i I , The Reverend Virgil Hutcheson, Pastor of Church of the Nazarene, I i offered the invocation. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Moty with the following Councilmen present: Chatfield, Denny , Doherty, Fulton, and Moty. Also present were Finance Director and Personnel Director Courtney, ' Public Works Director A.rness , Planning Director Harris , Assistant � City Engineer Lang, Airports Manager McCall, Traffic Engineer Hamilton, ' Parks Superintendent Blaser, and City Clerk Brayton. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7 , 1968 as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NOR THERN CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY IVIayor Moty reported that he and Councilman Denny had attended a meeting in Sacramento today attended by honored members of the Bureau of Reclamation, Mr. Gerdes representing the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and members of the Northern California Power Agency. The meeting was opened by the Secretary of the Interior who reiterated his ! �� �� pledge of as sistance of the Bureau in helping the N. C. P.A. solve its I ;' problems . A statement of the position of the N. C. P.A. was read by Mr. I i Gerald Kir'sten, Chairman of the N. C. P.A. Mr . Gerdes briefly outlined the position of his firm, pledging to take a look at the whole problem in good faith. Mayor Moty said there was a good deal of general discussion and it was finally agreed upon to have a committee representing the N.C .P.A. , , the Bureau, and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company work at staff level � to determine problems , define them, and see what areas could be developed in a cooperative way. The first meeting of this committee took place at 1:45 p.m. today. Mayor Moty said he did not attend the meeting but that N. C.P.A. City Agency Members again pledged to one another their determination to see this matter through to a successful conclusion. COMMUNICATIONS Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association In a letter to Council dated October 11 , 1968 , it was recommended that the new boat launching facility to be located near the Posse Grounds �.' � be named in honor of Robert V. Stewart. It was determined that the �� boat launching facility probably will be completed in the spring, and it , was therefore decided to table this recommendation for the present and to refer the letter to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and recommendation. Shasta County Safety Council �I i In a letter to Council dated October 9 , 1968, the Shasta County Safety � � � � Council requested that an ordinance be adopted prohibiting diving or � �,�� � jumping from all bridge s within the City of Redding. There was some discussion of this matter and Councilman Chatfield questioned whether such an ordinance would be enforceable. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance prahibiting diving or jumping from all bridge s within the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes : 't � 252 Shasta College In a letter to Council dated October 18, 1968 , Shasta College requested permission to have a Homecoming Parade between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on November 2nd. Per- mission has been obtained from the California Division of Highways and the Redding City Police Department. Councilman Chatfield questioned the necessity of obtaining Council lJ approval•for parades . It was brought out that apparently this is not ,'�1' covered in the Code, and the City Clerk was instructed to call this � to the attention of the City Attorney. Councilman Doherty said that in view of the increasing number of political parades , etc. , it might be well for Council to continue its practice of approving such requests . MOTION: Made by Cou.ncilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the request of Shasta College to have a Homecoming Parade between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on November 2nd. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s Five Counties Central Labor Council In a letter to Council dated October 21st, the Five Counties Central Labor Council advised that plans have been made to conduct a "Get Out the Vote" rally in Lake Redding Park on Saturday, November 2nd, and they requested Council permission to sell beer at this public function. l_'Y MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilm.an :�j� Fulton approving the request of the Five Counties Central Labor Council to sell beer at the "Get Out the Vote" rally in Lake Redding Park on November 2nd. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes A r epr e s entative of the Five C ountie s C entral Labor C ouncil appear ed before Council and said that although it was not referred to in the letter , a bonfire was also planned for the evening of November 2nd. Finance Director Courtney said this matter was discussed with the Parks Super- intendent and the Fire Chief and it was agreed that the bonfire could be held on the river bank. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman �b Chatfield that Accounts Payable Register No. 8 , warrant nos . 5233 to \�' 5453, inclusive, in the amount of $191 ,734. 94 be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 8 , warrant nos . 18608 to 18846 , inclusive, salaries in the amount of $72 ,695 .85 for the period September 29 , 1968 through October 12, 1968 be approved. Total $264,430. 79 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None �� TREASURER'S REPORT \ Councilman Doherty, Finance Comrriittee, submitted a report showing Total Treasurer's Accountability for the month ending September 30 , 1968 to be $5 , 515 ,356 .44. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - 1 st hearing Sam and Anna Bresolin - Claim filed 10/9/68 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton ,� that the Claim for Damages filed by Sam and Anna Bresolin on October ,y 9, 1968 be referred to the City Attorney and to the City Insurance � Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting of November 18 , 1968. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � 253 �I � CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - 2nd hearing A1 Bohachef - Claim filed 9/19/68 � MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman '�-� Doherty that the Claim for Damages filed by Al Bohachef on � September 19, 1968 be denied and the claimant be advised of this ' � action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes IORDINANCE - re Corruz�unity Redevelopment Project Areas MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that full reading of Ordinance No. 982 be waived. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes J �, MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Cottncilman '';� ��1� Chatfield that Ordinance No. 982 be adopted, an ordinance of the City J��% Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code , 1959 , i as amended, by adding a new Chapter 11B thereto, pertaining to Community Redevelopment Project Areas . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 982 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Teasing or Harassment of Official Police Dogs MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that full reading of Ordinance No. 983 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes i MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman � Chatfield that Ordinance No. 983 be adopted, an ordinance of the City � Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code , 1959 , as { amended, by repealing Section 5-3. 1 and substituting therefor a new ��af' � Section 5-3. 1 , pertaining to teasing or harassment of official police i � dogs. ; Voting was as follows: ', Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: Counc ilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 9g3 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - re Special Recreation Facilities and Christmas Tree Sales MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that full reading of Ordinance No. 984 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty that Ordinance No. 984 be adopted, an ordinance of the City i�� Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code , 1959 , i��, as amended, by repealing Section 30-18 and substituting therefor a ��' � ' ' new Section 30-1�, pertaining to general provisions and exceptions , i ; ! � and by repealing Section 17-14. � Voting was as follows: j Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None � � Absent: Councilmen - None � � Ordinance No. 984 on file in the office of the City Clerk. , ; 254 AWAR.D OF BID - �vo Van-Type Vehicles Finance Director Courtney submitted the analysis and recommendation ,� on Bid Schedule No. 469 for two van-type vehicles , which states it is `` Equipmentn n the r�orrect d 1 wl agg egate bid o Shasta Truck and MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny accepting staff recommendation that Bid Schedule No. 469 be awarded to Shasta Truck and Equipment on their corrected low aggregate bid of $4,258.76 , trade-in and tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None AWARD OF BID - Three 1/2 Ton Pickups and One 1/2 Ton Pickup Chas sis and Cab Finance Director Courtney submitted the analysis and recommendation on Bid Schedule No. 470 for three 1/2 ton pickups and one 1/2 ton pickup ��i chassis and cab, which states it is staff reconZxnendation that said bid be ' awarded to Lou Gerard Motor s , the low bidder, MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fuiton accepting staff recommendation that Bid Schedule No. 470 be awarded to Lou Gerard Motors on their low aggregate bid of $7,919•25 , trade-in and tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None AWARD OF BID - Two 25 ,000 lb. GVW Dump Trucks Finance Director Courtney submitted the analysis and recommendation on Bid Schedule No. 471 for two 25 , 000 lb . GVW Dump Trucks , which states it is staff recommendation that said bid be awarded to Lou Gerard Motors , � the low bidder. �\,�? MOTION: Madeby Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield accepting staff recommendation that Bid Schedule No. 471 be awarded to Lou Gerard Motors on their low aggregate bid of $13, 981 .66, trade-in and tax included. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noe�s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ,� REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-9-68 �Y"`� MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman �� Chatfield that a public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M. , November 4, 1968 on Rezoning Application RZ-9-68. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes AMENDMENT TO CODE - re Mobilehomes on Individual Lots MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton r that a public hearing be set for 8:00 P.M. , November 4, 1968 re ArrZend- �li �;, ments to Chapter 30 and Chapter 7 pertaining to mobilehomes on individual 2�)J lots . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � PARKING PROHIBITED - Portion of Sacramento Street ,�'��% Traffic Engineer Hamilton submitted the recommendation of the Traffic �� and Parking Comrriission that parking be prohibited at all times on the north side of Sacramento Street between Center and California Streets . MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission re prohibiting parking on a portion of Sacramento Street between Center and California Street and instructing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 255 � P.UBLIC HEARING - Rezoning Application RZ-7-68 The hour of 7:3 0 P.M. having ar rived, Mayor Moty opened the ��� public hearing on Rezoning Application RZ-7-68. I � , The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: i Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing ; A.ffidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing Planning Cornxnission Recommendation dated 10/18/68 T'he City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been received, and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests , from the floor. 1 Planning Director Harris reviewed the recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding this proposed rezoning and pointed ' out on the Vu Graph the area under consideration. Mr. Harris ' stated that two property owners appeared at the Planning Comrriission public hearing and that one property owner appeared in favor of the proposal and the other asked for clarification of the various zoning districts. There was no opposition to the proposed change in zoning either at the public hearing or the study session conducted by the Planning Comrnission. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Councilman Doherty expressed concern about the area proposed to be rezoned R-3 , stating that in that particular area, because of the curvature of the street and ingress and egress problems , this , � is not the best place for intense development. � When asked what would happen to the existing R-3 zoning in the area if it were decided to rezone to R-3-15, Mr. Harris replied that the � � present structures would represent a non-conforming use and should ; they burn, the owners would not be able to replace the buildings under '� ; the R-3 zoning restrictions but would have to abide by the R-3-15 � , i estrictions . Councilman Chatfield said he does not feel that R-3 zoning in the area is detrimental; that he believes it is necessary to have zoning of this type near the ,core ar.ea of the City to take care of wallzing city dwellers . Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 985 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. Mayor Moty requested the City Clerk to ask the City Attorney and the Planning Director to explore the matter of high density development throughout the City. ROCKAWAY ANNEX � The City Clerk advised that petitions had been received re Rockaway Annex, and it has been deternzined that there.are 29 registered voters �y/ residing within this area and 23 registered voters have signed the �� � petition. This represents 79.3% of the total registered voters . ; � Resolution - re Rockaway Annex Election , MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 4138 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to call a , Sp.ecial Election to annex territory to the City of Redding, and fixing � �:.� 256 a time and place for protest by property owners . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4138 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Public Hearing set for 7:30 P.M. , November 18 , 1968 REDDING MUNICIPAL A.IRPORT - Use of City Property Airports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the A.irports ��� Commission that the one year extension request of the Redding Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Club lease with the City be approved. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the extension of permit of the Redding Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Club for an additional period of one year, to terminate on October 31 , 1969 , and authorizing the Mayor to sign said document on behalf of the City, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Land Acquisition - Warner Property Airports Manager McCall advised Council that Mr. Harold Finkler, II(� has 'negotiated for the acquisition by the City of the Warner property (9.4 acres) located just north of the Airport and east of Old Oregon �� Trail Road for the sum of $11 ,225. Mr. McCall said that purchase of � this property is most important for future extension of Runway 16-34 and is a vital portion of the clear zones at Redding Municipal Airport. Federal Aid-to-Airport funds are involved in this purchase and City funds have been budgeted. It is recommended that Council approve the purchase of this property. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield approving the purchase of the Warner property for the sum of $11 ,225. , and instructing the City Attorney to prepare a resolution covering such purchase. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LAND ACQUISITION - North Bechelli Lane Extension Public Works Director Arness reported that the City has been negotiating with Mr. Joe Gregory regarding the acquisition of Iand necessary for the extension of Bechelli Lane to the north to serve proposed park lands located adjacent to the Sacramento River, south of State Highway 299W ��L? bridge and west of the Interstate 5 freeway. Inasmuch as it is not clear whether present negotiations with Mr. Gregory will be productive, and in order to preserve the right-of-way necessary to build a reasonable access road to any future park development in this area, Mr. Arness recommends the adoption of a resolution of necessity and convenience for acquisition of this property. The property in question was shown on the Vu Graph and Mr . Arness pointed out that there are utility easements plus private road easements on the property proposed to be acquired. Mr. Arness further stated that Mr. Gregory has indicated that he would favor trading the property desired by the City for river frontage land and other desirable property in the area but staff does not believe that the proposed trade is equa.l, In a discussion of this matter Mr. A.rness said he wants to insure that this land is encumbered 'so as to prevent construction of any buildings on the property. In answer to Councilman Chatfield's inquiry, Mr. Arne s s s aid that s taff doe s not have an e s timate of value of the pr ope rty. Councilman Chatfield further stated that adoption of the resolution will not prevent construction on the property, that it will be necessary to start condemnation action. He asked Mr. Arness if he were willing to start such action, and Mr, Arness replied that if some logical agreement cannot be reached with Mr. Gregory he believes condemnation action should be started. 257 iMayor Moty suggested adopting the resolution and then checking with. the City Attorney for legal clarification pertaining to condemnation ; action at the me�eting of November 4th. Councilman Doherty commented that �ome financial answers should be provided at the meeting of November 4th and Mayor Moty agreed, saying that`."this may require an executive session. " � ' ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny ' that Resolution No, 4139 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council � of th'e City of Redding finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of eerta3.n real property for a public improvemeizt, to wit, the extension of Bechelli Lane , a public street, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings therefor. Voting was as follows: ' Ayes; Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noe s a Councilmen - None i ' Absent: Councilrnen - None � i R.esolution No. 4139 on file in the offiee of the City Clerk. j d y�� � NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Widening of Hilltop Drive .z �;� MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman ! -' � Chatfield accepting the widening of Hilltop Drive and construction of underground utilities , Bid Schedule No. 422, as being completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. The jTote: Unanimous Ayes NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Sewer and Water Lines - Site of Civic Auditorium , MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman � Dohe�ty accepting the project re construction of sewer and wat'er lines ��� at the site of tlie Civic Auditorium, �id Schedule No. 440, as being � completed satisfactorily, and instructing the City Clerk to file a Notice t iaf Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � AWARD QF BID - Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Construction - Shasta Street Public Works Director Arness subrriitted the analysis and recon�lendation � � of bids received for construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Shasta , j Street, Bid Schedule No. 473, which states it is the recornn�endation of � the Department of Public Works that the contract be awarded to Theodore 5. Dykstra, the low bidder. Mr. Arness s�ated that this work is being Idone as the City's participation in storm drainage construction and is 1 � � similar to the othe-r participation by the City with property owners who `' � have enclosed portions of the Calaboose Creek drainage system, He ', furth`er stated that completion of this work wi11 necessitate the City ' doin� 'some improvement in the Oregon-Court alley north of Shasta Street in order that the grade of the alley will fit the curb, gutter, and sidewalk , and �vill involve the placement of additional area drain and s ome storm drain pipe. The estimated cost is between $500 and $600; and Mr. Arness � reaue�ted authorization to negotiate for the construction of the area drain in tlie all ey. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton i accepting the recoxnsnendation of the Department of Public Works that � �id Schedule No. 473 be awarded to Theodore S. Dykstra on his low ! bid of $3,717.50, and authorizing the Department of Public Works to � i negotiate for the construction of the area drain in the Oregon-Court i alley riorth of Shasta Street. Voting was as follows: i � Ayes; Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty , I Noes: C:ouncilmen - None � � Absent: Councilmen - None � i i � I i 1 � 258 AWARD OF BID - Water Lines in Ridge Dr . , Qrange A.ve. , and Linden A.ve. Public Works Director Arness submitted the analysis and recommendation of bids received for construction of water lines in Ridge Drive , Orange f��� Avenue and Linden Avenue, Bid Schedule No. 472 , which states it is the � recommendation of the Department of Public Works that Alternate B of said Bid 5chedule be awarded to W. Jaxon Baker, the low bidder. MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton that A.lternate B of Bid Schedule No. 473 be awarded to W. Jaxon Baker on his low bid of $50, 378.00. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ' CLEAR CREEK SEWA.GE TREA TMENT FACILI TY e, .�, Public Works Director Arness submitted the Clear Creek Sewage Treatment J� � Facility Manthly Report for September , 1968 . LEGISLATION - re Proposition 5 - Non-Profit Hospitals In a memo to Council dated October 14th, the City Attorney reported that Proposition 5 is a Constitutional Amendment which, if approved, will empower the State Legislature to enact enabling legislation to insure or guarantee loans for the construction of non-profit hospital facilities in California. The City Clerk read the memo and Council took no action, treating it as an information item only. CIVIC AUDITORIUM CONTRA.CT In a memo to Council dated October llth, the City Attorney advised !�'�� Council that Frank M. Booth, Inc . has been awarded the plumbing �) contract on the Civic Auditorium in place of Biggers Plumbing and Heating. Mr . Murphy stated that Biggers has agreed to this change and, since it appears to comply with the requirements of State law, it is his recommendation that Council, by minute order, approve this substitution of subcontractor on the Civic Auditorium project. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the substitution of Frank M, Booth, Inc . , in place of Biggers Plumbing and Heating as the plumbing subcontractor on the Civic Auditorium project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. POWER A.GENCY - A.mendments to Joint Powers Agreement Mayor Moty declared this matter an urgency item. Mayor Moty reported that Chapter 972 of the 1968 Legislature requires that when a separate agency or entity is created by a joint powers agreement, the agreement shall designate the treasurer of one of the P contracting parties as treasurer of the separate agency and the officer performing the functions of auditor or controller shall be of the same i�� public agency. This matter was considered by the N. C. P.A. at its meeting in Los A.ngeles , and it was considered and acted upon today in Sacramento. It was decided that the treasurer and controller of the City of Redding should be designated, inasmuch as the 5ecretary of the N. C.P.A. is City Manager Cowden. In order to amend the Joint Powers Agreement it is necessary for the Council of each member city to adopt a resolution amending such Agreement to tne extent required by the State law amendment. MOTIONe Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty that Resolution No. 4140 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving certain amendments to the Northern California Power Agency Joint Powers Agreement. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 4140 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � 259 ' ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS . j `I � ICCCNC minutes of ineeting of October 15 , 1968 � � � Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Silvio and Theo Bui �.�6 League of California Cities Communications re Proposition lA and Proposition 9 t � i AD JOURNMEN T Ther e being no furthe r busine s s , at the hour of 8:5 5 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. A.PPROVED: M or , A.TTEST: i ler i t � � , � ; � � i 9