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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1967-01-23 24 City Council, Adjourned Regular ,Meeting � . � . R �- � Police• Dept. �& Council Chambe rs Bldg. � : Redding, . Califo.rnia. � ' �_ � . � � Janua ry 23, 1.967� � 12:45 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moty at the hour of 12:45 P. M. with the following Councilmen present; Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty. ' � , - Also present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City Manager and Purchasing Director Stewart, Finance Director and Personnel.Director Courtney, and Public Works Director Arness. EASTSIDE ROAD ANNEX NO. 1 - Election Councilmen canvassed the returns of the precinct votes for the Eastside Road Annex No. l Election.h'e�ld Tuesday, January-l7, 1967. e, MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Dohe rty that Resolution No. 3821 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Reddi�ng declaring the .results :of the Election held in the Eastside �(p/ Road Annex No. 1 annexation area on January 17, 1967. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noe s: �Councilrnen - None , � Absent:.� C.ouncilmen.- -N,one, ,. .. _ ,. . , � Resolution No. 3821 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 925 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the annexation to the City of Redding of certain inhabited territory designated as "Eastside Road Annex No. 1 ". SHERIDAN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY City Manager Cowden reviewed the final report and recommendation' of the City Manager dated January 20, 1967, regarding location and costs in connection with the proposed Sheridan Park Neighborhood Facility. Mr. Cowden stated that alterna.te sites were explored; however, the only suitable alternate site would result in a total site acquisition cost of �.j(�y $12, 500 which would materially increase the cost of the project, both to the Federal Government and the City. He also indicated that by relocating certain playground facilities in the present site and by utilizing for dual uses the portion of the Sheridan Park area now used for informal basket- ball, the area will provide off-street parking for 52 vehicles. Estimated costs are as follows: Preliminary Cost Estimate $94, 842. 00 (Sma rt & Clabaugh Sheet 1, NF121, dated 1/ 19/67) 10°jo Contingency Cost 9, 484. 20 HUD - Project Inspection Fees 1. 165. 96 Total Project Cost, exclusive of land investment $105, 492. 16 .... Federal Government's share - based on 75°jo participation �79, 119. 12 T City of Redding share - based on 25% participation $26, 373. 04 It was emphasized that the above costs do not include furnishings 2� � It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Council approve the proj'ect as outlined heretofore. , There was a general discussion re the facility, including the size of the kitchen wh�ich Councilman Doherty felt might be inadequate to handle large crowds. Architect Dick Smart stated that the plans submitted are pre- liminary and he assumes changes can be made if found necessary. . Councilman Doherty, raised the question of the final cost possibly exceeding the estimate. Councilmen Doherty and Chatfield and Mayor Moty stated they are in favor of the project providing the amount of $26, 373. 04 is the top figure insofar as participation.by the City,is concerned, and want it. clearly understood that the cost of furnishing and other costs that are not included in the proj.ect itself will be undertaken by.the Comrnittee group or the. community. City Manager Cowden stated that people in the area have indicated they will work towards furnishing the building and, if possible, the Job Corps will assist in build�ing cabinets, benches, etc. Mr. Cowden also said that the City could drop ,the p:roject if the bids are in excess of the above amount. There was a. discussion as to the operating hours and where the responsi- bility lies if there are complaints. Councilman Denny said he believes it is the intention to operate the Center seven days a week with the evening hours being from 6 to 10 or 10:30 P. M. , except for Friday and Saturday nights when it might be open later in the evening. Mr. Denny pointed out . that the City will have ultimate control of the facility and the Committee should meet with the City to set up rules and regulations. Mr. Warren of the Shasta C.ounty Community Action Project stated.that . he assumed that questions as to hours, etc. , would be resolved in an agreement between the City and,C. A. P, who propose to staff the.. operation. Mr. Warren indicated that the.City would h�ave the-authority to amend the � rules if complaints are made. : . . • • �-• �' Mrs. Lowe said the Committee hopes for the cooperation of Council and. the Police Depa rtment in ope rating the,facility._ � . . . Mayor. Moty .sugge.sted that Police Chief V.anderpool.be invited to attend one of the meeting�s .of: the .Committee so he. will be..app,rised of.the inten- tions of the Committee regarding this facility. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 3822 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of;Redding establishing .a land acquisition.policy in relation.to, the acquisition.of land inv.olved in the "Sheridan Park Neighborhood Facility". Voting was as follows: - . . Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 3822 on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Resolution No. 3823 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of. : 26. . the City of Redding authorizing the filing of an application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development fbr a NeigYiborhood Eacilities Grant. Voting was a's follows: � � ' ' " ' Ayes: Couricilmeri `= Chatfield,"Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: �Councilmeri - None � � Absent: Councilmen - Norie - �. Resolution No: 3823 on file iri the bffice of the City Clerk. : City Manager •Cowden will rrieet with HUD Officials on Tuesday; January 24th and will report back bo Council at the mee'ting of February 6th. RESOLUTION '-�Transfer of Furids re U�rban� Renewal 'Associate MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Coumcilman Doherty that Resolution No. 3824 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appropriating additional�.funds t'o finance�additional �-/L�3 services required to be pe"rformed by the U�rban Renewal Associate in connection with the application for a Federal Grant to survey 'and finance �a� Redding' 1Vlidtowri Project No. 1 and autho 'rizing the transfer of funds therefor. � � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty Noes: ' Councilmen - 1Vone ` • Absent:'� Councilmen - None . . , i , , . . , . . . � � , . - ., , . . . Resolution 1Vo. 3824 on�file in the office of the City Clerk. UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Mayor Moty stated that Councilman Denny has submitted the name of Mr. Jackson P'rice to serve ori the University''Committee.' ' • � 7�3 MOTION: 'Made by Councilman Doherty, • seconded by Councilman GhatfieTd approving the appointment of"Mr. Jackson Price as a member of the � University Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 701 APPLICATION ' � City Manager Cowden read a letter dated January 20, 1967 from John A. Menz, Acting Planning Officer, State Office of Planning, which advises that they are unable to secure a grarit for the City of Reddirig with respect �,4/�� to the City's 701 'Application. 'I-�owever, a Field Representati�ve will contact Planning Director Harris to discuss ways in which the City's application could be improved to compete for funding at a later date. ADJOURNMENT � ' • � � • There being no further business, at the hour of 1•;40 P. M. , upon the ' motion of' Council'man Doherty, second"ed by Councilman Denny, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: � � ' ` . , � . ayo ATTEST: � w . . ," ,� ' � ��. � �� � P_d,r � i/�(�� ��if,Ic.�=1,� Ci'ty Gle rk /f � U . "�.