HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1967-12-18 351
City Council - Regular Meeting
Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg.
Redding, California
December 18, 1967
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Maurice Finn.
Reverend Robert Balsley, Pastor of First Baptist Church, offered the
invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Mayor Chatfield at 7:00 P. M.
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, Associate Planner Nebon, Traffic Engineer
Hamilton, Parks Superintendent Smith, Recreation Director Nelson,
and Recreation Supervisor Riley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-Mayor Chatfield requested that the minutes of the regular meeting
of December 4, 1967 be corrected as follows:
At the end of Paragraph 4 on page 339 of said minutes, add the
following sentence:
"Councilman Chatfield said he was not justifying the location
of the ponds but did want to point out that it was not a com-
pletely unknown factor. "
MOTION: Made by Councilman Dohe rty, seconded by Councilman Denny
that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1967 be approved
as corrected. The Vote: Unanimous .Ayes
COMMUNICATIONS
Highway Users Tax Fund Apportionment ,
A remittance advice dated November 29th was received from
the State Controller which indicated that the City of Redding ����
received an amount of $5, 620. 74 from the Highway Users Tax
Fund
Cascade Halfway House Association
In a letter to .Council dated December 6th, the Cascade Halfway
House Association requested Council to consider the possibility
of financial assistance ,to the Association's project.
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Mr. Maurice Finn was in the audience and, as he is a Director
of the Association, explained the purpose of the organization
- .which is to provide a place whe re an alcoholic can go while he
is trying to recover. Mr. Finn mentioned that Sacramento has
an outstanding center where they are boarding alcoholics and
p roviding g roup the rapy.
It was determined that additional information is needed and,
with Council approval, Vice-Mayor Chatfield referred the
matter to City Manager Cowden with the request that he meet
with Mr. Gilbert Maatta and report back to Council.
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VVilliam Brickwood - Letter of Resignation
In a letter to Council dated December 14th, William Brickwood
submitted his resignation as a member of the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission, due to the fact that he is now an employee of
the City of R�dding.
�Jj�;"� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Coun`cilrrian
Doherty that the resignation of William Brickwood be accepted
with regret and that Mr. Brickwood be presented with an appre-
ciation scroll. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Radio Station KRDG
On Monday, Decerriber llth; the City Clerk received a request
from Radio Station KRDG to park a 35 ft, flatbed truck trailer
on the south sid'e of Yuba Street between Market and Pine (parking
spaces 105 and 106) from December llth to December 23rd to be
F� used as a platform for Carollers. The City Clerk advised that
(f�`�' she ascertained that the merchants on the south side of Yuba
Street had no objection to this and that the Police Department
had no obj ection. The City Cle rk then polled the Councilmen by
phone regarding this request and all five Councilmen approved
granting the request.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Fulton ratifying Council action approving the: request of Radio
Station KRDG re parking of flatbed truck trailer on Yuba Street
as outlined heretofore. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Shasta Civic Theatre
In a letter to Council dated December 18th, the Shasta Civic
Theatre requested Council approval to operate a community
theatre in a building located at 1043 State Street.
Planning Director Harris advised that a Use Permit has been
granted (UP-94-67), subject to certain conditions which he
reviewed briefly. Mr. Harris said the organization has indi-
� � cated it will meet these conditions.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Doherty approving the request of the Shasta Civic Theatre to
operate a community theatre at 1043 State Street. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Mrs. Little thanked members of Council and said it is their
objective to bring good theatre to the people of Redding. She
noted that their first production will be in March, 1968.
PERSONNEL - Proposed PERS=O.ASDI Integration
Personnel Director Courtney submitted a status report dated December
15th to members of Council re proposed PERS-OASDI Integration and
�� � stated that staff needs additional direction from Council. The report
�,� (, set forth six alternatives available to the City of Redding in this regard.
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Maurice Finn, representing the Public Employees Division of Building
Service Employees International Union, Local 22, believes all City
employees should be afforded the opportunity to participate in the
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Social Security program. He exnphasized the survivor benefits and
Medi-care eligibility of the Social Security program as being of utmost
importanc'e to employees. Mr. Finn urged Council to proceed witli the
SociaT Security p"rogram without delay.
In reply to Councilman Denny's inquiry as to whether Medi-care is
limited�t"o persons who are covered by Social Security, it was stated
that everyone who attains'the age of 65 prior to July 1, 1968 is eligible
for Medi-care regardless of whether he has participated in the Social
Security program.
Councilman Doherty asked Mr. Finn if he had considered what the cost
of the State program plus the Social Security program would be to the
City. Mr. Finn replied that he had not considered this but he' feels that
City employees cannot afford to stay on the job without Social Security
coverage, stating that many cities and counties have integrated with the
Social Security program.
Councilman Doherty expressed concern that if the 'City proceed with the
integration it might result in too much money being expended for benefits,
thus jeopardizing the need for present ineome. Mr, Finn indicated that
he felt that the State retirement program contribution is much too high
for the lower income employee and that he feels that the Social Security
program is more important than the State retirement program. He
believes that very few employees would choose the State program if
given the opportunity to express their preference.
Vice-Mayor Chatfield asked what the additional cost to the employee
would be, and Mr. Courtney said this cost varies for each employee
and staff cannot determine with precision what this cost will be. He
indicated that he had contacted tli'e local Social Security office, and
learned that Cong�ress has passed recent legislation so these figures
should be available soon. Mr. Courtney further stated that the pro-
posed integration has been dormant for a relatively long period of
time which is the reason he submitted the status report at this time.
Councilman Denny said �that.he agr.ees that .i�t has..remained dormant
and that a decision must:be made shortly. He further stated that,
inasmuch as M:r.� Finn has indicated that some employees would prefer
not to be covered by the State program, he feels that a survey of em-
ployees should be made s.o that, at the time .the decision-:is. made,
Council will be certain that it is acting in the best interest of the
employees. It is his feeling that staff should be directed to obtain
such data at this time. Vice-Mayor Chatfield agreed that a determina-
tion should be based, in part, :on the result of.such a.survey. : .. . �
Councilman Fulton said that it is imperative that the Social Security
program be offered to employees.by July 1; 1968, a'nd he thinks-that
the Council Committee..should:be given a date to bring this matter
back to Council. Mr. Cour.tney said the ea-rliest date the City .could
complete integration is January 1 , 1969•
Councilman Dohe rty noted that he runde rstands the re .is s.ome:.movement
to allow participants of other ret-irement gr,oups to pa�r.ticipa�te i'n the
Medi-ca're prograrri without being covered by Social Security.
The matter was referred to the Council C�ommittee on Employer- �;�
Employee Relations for report and recommendation to Council.
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PUBLIC-HEARING = re Closur�� of Athens .Avenue at Park Marina Drive
The hour of 7:30 P. M. ,having arrived, Vice-Mayor Chatfield
opened the Public Hearing re closure of Athens Avenue at Park
Ma rina D rive.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Resolution No. 3967 - Notice of
� ��{� Public Hearing
'� Affidavit of P��sting - Resolution No. 3967 - Notice of Public
H ea ring
Planning Commission Recommendation dated 12/ 18/67
The City Clerk advised that no written protests had been filed. .
Planning Di.r.ector Harris reviewed the Planning Commission .
action which recommended that Athens Avenue be closed at
Park Marina Drive and that the General Plan be amended to
eliminate the designation of Athens Avenue as a secondary
street. This aetion was formalized in Resolution PC67-10,�
adopted by the Commission on December 12, 1967.
The minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October
24th indicate that membe rs of staff had recommended that the
inte�rsection �remain open. -
Vice-Mayor Chatfield ascertained that there was no one present
in th'e audience who wished to speak in regard to this matter and
that there were no oral protests.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman
Denny that the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous
Aye s �
A discussion ensued as to the liability of the City if the closure
is effected, and City Attorney Murphy stated the City would be
liable at least-to those people within one block of the closure who
refused to sign the petition. Mr. Murphy said the damages would
be for denial of ingress and egress from one direction. It was
pointed out that a heavy preponderance of property owners within
the first block had signed the petition and waived damages against
the City.
Councilman Denny said he has some reservations about proceeding
with the closure against the recommendations of the City Attorney
and other staff inembers. He feels that the problem of abandon-
ment is one wherein the City is obliga.ted to respect the rights of
a very small minority because their investment in their property
was based upon certain access by a public street. He thinks it
is somewhat beyond the proper roll of the City. to take away this
right. .
Councilman Fulton feels the City would be more liable for suits
-because of heavy truck traffic in a residential area if they failed
to clos.e off AthenS Avenue at Park Marina Drive. Dr. Fulton
also indicated that he felt Council should take into consideration
the wishes of the majority.
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Mr. Murphy said that unless it could be proved'that the basic
design of the street itself was defective, the City is not exposed
. to libel suits in this regard.
Vice-Mayor Chatfield said that he agrees in theory with Council-
man Fulton but in this particular instance he has some reserva-
tions. He brought out the fact that the entrance to .Athens Avenue
has been barricaded since the construction of Park Marina Drive,
and aslced if any traffi'c counts hacl been made of the various streets
in the area. He was advised that no recent counts had been made,
He said he doesn't believe it would accomplish anything to shunt
traffic from Athens to Rome Avenue; also, that Council has
absolutely no evidence that Park Marina Dr`ive opening onto
Athens Avenue would increase traffic on Athens Avenue. He
' believes that Council would be makirig a decision on supposition
rather than on factual information in this regard -- that Council
has nothing to indicate that a hazard would exist.
Councilman Doherty asked if it would minimize the City's
liability if it we re dete rmined that leaving Athens Avenue open
represents a hazard to public health and safety.
City Attorney Murphy replied that it would not -- that the City
is denying a citizen a vested right for the public benefit.
Councilman Denny asked tlie reasoning in closing Athens Avenue
� and�not cTosing Rome; and Public Works Direc�tor Arness said
it was discussed and noted that the habitual traffic was down
Athens Avenue before the grade was changed for Park Marina
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D rive.
Traffic Engineer Hamilton said it is felt that if the area north
of Athens Avenue is developed commercially, Athens Avenue
would become a direct link between two commercial areas.
Planning Di�rector Harris commented that four p'roperty owners
on Rome Avenue requested cTosure of Athens Avenue.
Councilman Denny said he thinks the people on Rome Avenue
would have the same argumerit for closure as the people on
Athens: . , . . . . . .
Vice-Mayor Chatfield said he believes Council should take into
consideration•the fact that 'staff is against the closure. Staff
recommendations are as folldws: � � ' �
Planning - the street remain open but with restricted
inte rsection -
Public Works - the street remain open with rriodified �'
street intersections
Fire Department - the street remain open
City Attorney - Council should keep in mind that one property
owne r refused to sign the petition and at the public
` � ` hearing of the PTanning Commi'ssion gave the im-
� • pression�that if Athens 'Avenue is�closed-he will
� � more than likely file a damage ac'tion against the
City.
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The Planning: Director rema-rked .that one point the Comm-ission
did not consider was the introduction of some other treatment
further down Athens Avenue. A proposal was shown on the Vu-
Graph as an alternate .s.olution�._ -
Public Works Director. A.rness said he believe.s that the proposed
entrance from Park Marina Drive onto Athens Avenue will not
- caus:e increased traffic .on Athens .but-will allow access for �
police and fire vehicles. _.
MOTION: Made by Councilman De_nny, seconded by. Councilman
Doherty to.disapprove.the recornmendation ,of the Planning �
Commission re closure of Athens .Avenue at Park Marina Dxive
and to take no action on the closing proposed in the Resolution of �
Intention. . .
Voting was as follows: .
Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Chatfield
Noes:. Councilmen - Fulton . .
Absent; Councilmen.- Moty ... _ .
It was recommended that traffic counts on Athens .Avenue be taken
prior to actual physical opening of Athens onto Park.Marina Drive,
and subsequent to said .opening. ` �
-Councilman Doherty also suggested that the Traffic and Parking
Commission continue to seek a solution to slow down traffic on
Athens Avenu�e. � , , . ._ ..
PUBLI C HEARING - re Amendments to Sign Code �
The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, Vice-Mayor Chatfield
opened the Public Hea.ring re amendments to the Sign.-Code. .
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of.Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission Recommendations dated 12/18/67
The City Clerk advised Council that no written protests had been
filed, and the Vice Mayor dete rmined the re we re no protests
from the floor.
��1,(,; Planning Director Harris summarized the recommendation.
� of the Planning Commission which is that Council consider
favorably the amendments to the sign Code.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Fulton. that the. Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: _ Unanimous
Ayes ,
Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 952 for first reading,
an ordinance of the City C.ouncil of the City of Redding amending
the� Redding City Code, 1959, as.Amended, by repealing Sections
3-20, 3-21_., .3.-22, ._3-43., 3-4.7, 3-53, and 3-54, and substituting
new Sections 3-20, 3-21, 3-22, 3-43, 3-47, 3-53, and 3-54
therefor, .and by adding a new Section.3-29. 2, pertaining to
advertising and signs.
Correction to Minutes made at Council meeting of January 2, 1968, by
adding the following:
"APPOINTMENT - Redding Redevelopment Agency
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Fulton approving the reappointment of Mrs . George Lindsay as
a member of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes:
"APPOINTMENT - Economic Development Corp. of Shasta County
MOTION; Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Denny approving the reappointment of Julius Martin as a member
of the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes"
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POLIC.E DEPARTMENT SURVEY " .
Mr. Robert�VVhitmer, represeritative of the International Association
of Chiefs of Police, submitted a Survey of the Reddirig Police Depa'rt-
ment recently completed by sa'id Association. Mr'. Whitmer repo'rted
briefly on the activities of the Association, stating that Profes'sional
Consultant Services were first offered in 1959. He also reported on `'2��
the general structure of the Survey and recommendations contained in
the report. In reply to Vice-Mayor Chatfield's inquiry as to whether
the Association's commitments have been fulfilled 'with the filing of
this report, Mr. 1�Vhitmer replied that he would be in California in
, mid-January and at that time would be happy to clarify any points or
answer any questions that Council might have concerning the survey.
' APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL •
MOTION: Made by Cuuncilman_Doherty, seconded by Councilman
' Fulton that Accounts Payable Register 1Vo. 12, warrant nos. 843 to
979, inclusive, in the amount of $192, 878• 97, be approved arid paid, � G�
and Payroll Register No. 12, warrant nos. 12956 to 13202, inclusive,
salaries in the amount of $68, 479. 66, for the period November 26,
1967 through December 9, 1967, be approved. Total $261, 358. 63
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield
� " Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Moty
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TF<EA5URER'S REPORT
Councilman Doherty, Finance Committee, submitted a report showing �,� �
Total Treasurer's .Accountability for the month ending November 30,
1967 to �be' $5, 743, 562. 3�5. �
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - lst hearing
Edward C. Knudson - Claim filed 12/7/67
MOTIOIV: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman
Denny that the Claim for Damages filed by Edward C. Knudson
ori December 7, T967 be referred to the City Attorney and the ��`�
City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to
re'set the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting of January 15,
1968. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
City Attorney Murphy reported that a Summons and Complaint filed by
Merna Stout vs. City of Redding has been referred to the City Insurance ���
Carrier who has obtained an `extension of time. Mr. Murphy said the
Insurance Carrier has not yet retained an attorney but that the matter
will be taken care of.
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
City Attorney Murphy reported that a Summons and Complaint has been
filed by the People of the State of California vs. Karl Hemsted, et al, , �3
advising that the City was served as it has a tax lien on the property.
Mr. Murphy said the Cit,y's answer has been prepared and either has been
filed or will be filed in the next day or so.
PERMIT - California Aviation Service, Inc.
Action'on this item was held over to the meeting of January 2, 1968• �� �
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PERMIT - Priority Air Transport System,� Inc. . • � .
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton
� approving the Permit to Priority Air Transport System, Inc. , for
�� revenue producing activities at.Redding Municipal Airport, and.author-
izing the.Mayor or Vice Mayor. to .execute said P..rmit on,behalf of the
City. The Vote; . Unanimous :Ayes :
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ORDINAN.CE .- re busine.ss license fees ,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny
a that full reading.�_of O.rdinance No. 951 be waived and the City. Attorney
� � be instructed to scan same. The Vote: �Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Ordinance No. 951 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council " •
of the City of �Re,dding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended,
by repealing Section 17-3,7, and substituting a new Section 17-37, pertaining ,
to busines,s license fees for,hotels, motels, apartment_or rooming .houses,
and trailer camps. � � ,
Voting was as follows: _
Ayes: ,Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: : ;Councilmen - Moty
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Ordinance No. 951 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ,
Vice-Mayor Chatfield abstained from discussion and voting on this..item.
In a memo to Council dated December l lth, the City Manager pointed out
the need for the City to employ the firm of Clair A. Hill & Associates
for a period of 9 to 12 months to supervise the operation of the Sewage
Treatment Plant. Mr. Cowden also recommended that this firm be
authorized to recruit and train� a man to operate the plant in accordance
with operating procedures to be developed by them, at a sala.ry of.be-
tween $800-$900 a month. . He further recommended that C.ouncil approve
��� the expenditure of approximately $65, 000 for the purchase of six aerators
� to be used in Ponds 1 , 2, and 3. .A status repo,rt of the Sewage Treatment
Plant prepared by Clair A.. Hill. & Associates was also submitted.
In a discussion of this matter, Councilman Fulton questioned the need for
the City to employ the firm of Clair A. Hil & Associates to rid the plant
of odors. He said he couldn't .understand why the City was unable to
correct.the odor �problems and yet within a short period of time the firm
of Clair A. Hill & Associates was successful in this regard. City Manager
Cowden. said the .City had no way initially of knowing whether it had,people
capable of ope rating the plant and c ommented that the weathe r and ae ration
has helped. �
Councilman Denny asked if the original contract with Clair A. Hill &
Associates contained provisions for operating the plant or, was the .firm
relieved of any responsibility relating to operations. _ ,
In answer to an inquiry as to whether the .odor problern is relat.ed to
design or operations, Loring Hansen of Clair A. Hill & Associates said -
it is believed that the problems are due primarily to startup. He s.aid that
he couldn't say that since the takeover of the operation the odors have
disappeared and the problems have been solved. He further stated that
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they have instituted a number of control and testing procedures by which
they believe they will be able to keep closer touch with,the activity in the
ponds and have taken some emergeney measures to control the odors --
some things that were not done previously and will help them keep on
top of .these problems before they get out of hand. With regard to the
question of whether the problems are a result of design or operation,
Mr. Hansen said they were .under the impression that the Cypress Street
plant was to be kept in operation for some time after the Clear Creek
plant was put into operation and when it was not, it accelerated the time
when it was necessary to provide additional treatment.
Councilman Denny asked Mr. Hansen whether the City had operated the
plant in the manner that was appropriate to the design, and Mr. Hansen
replied that there were several sessions of instruction with City personnel
and after that his fi;rm was available on a consulting basis. He said he
believes the plant was probably operated in the way that they were instructed
but that his firm was not made aware of the problems that were arising. It
is hoped that by more frequent testing they will be able to anticipate these
problems. Mr. Hansen explained that one aerator is in service now
(borrowed from Kimberly Clark) and it is very effective in helping to reduce
odors. He stated that the proposal is to place two aerators in each of the
first three ponds. It is believed that this will be much more effective than
the natural approach.
It was asked whether or not members of the City staff were given written
instructions as to the operation by the design engineers or oral instructions.
Mr. Hansen replied, "oral instructions. "
Councilman Denny asked if the aerators are to correct a matter not fore-
seen in"the d'es-ig�n, and. Mr. Hansen-. replied that it was .not,. felt these
aerators would�be needed so soon. It.was brought. out that the ae�rators
would probably suffice for a time� but that eventually additional facilities
will be needed at the treatment plant. .
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Councilmari Denny'commented: that-he.fe'els.Council ha s�,no choice•but to
accept the proposal' and. request Clair A. Hi11 & Associates to submit�a
contract in time:;'f�or:considera.tion at:next meeting. .. •
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MOTION: Made by=Cou�ncilman Dohe-rty; seconded: b.y Councilman Fulton
approving the recommendation of the City Manager concerning the opera-
tion of the sewage treatment plant with instructions to prepare a contract
with Clair A. Hill & Assoeiates in accordance with the Scope of Work
submitted by said firm, including :the _recruitment. and employmen�t of a
sewage treatment plant operator, and authorize said firm to advertise
for bids for six aerators at an estimated cost of $65, 000. The Vote:
Unaninzous Ayes with Vice=Mayor Chatfield .abstaining: . �
AUDIT REPORT - Fiscal Year ended 6/30/67
Finance Director Courtney submitted the Audit Report for the Fiscal
Year ended 6/�30/67 as prepared by :the. firm.of M�c�Daniels and Anderson, �� �
Certified- Public Accountants. Mr. Courtney requested members of
Council to review this report and if there are any .questions they can be
answe re d late r.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT - Fiscal Year ended 6/30/67
Financ�e Director Courtney submitted the.Financial Statement for the ���
Fiscal Year ended 6/30/67.
REPORT OF SPECIAL AUDIT - Buckeye County Water District and Twin ,/
_. View Sewer Assessment District ��F��`
Finance Director Courtney submitted the report entitled, "Examination
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of Accounts, Buckeye County Water District - Twin View Sewer
Assessment District" dated November 14, 1967, prepared by McDaniel
and Anderson, Certified Publie Accoun�tants. . . . �
In reply to Councilman Denny's inquiry, Mr. Courtney advised that. as
soon as additional copies of this report are available they will be for-
warded to the County Counsel and LAFCO. Mr. Courtney said that he .
had advised the County Executive Officer that the report had been com-
pleted and that copies would be forwarded. Mr. Courtney remarked
that he feels the $950 fee for this. audit is a reasonable figure and ..
added that the charge will be borne out of the rate base for the Buckeye
Service Area.
Couneilman Dohe-rty suggested that:Council be kept currently informed_
of activities in the Buckeye Service Area.
BUCKEYE S�ERVI"CE AREA - Interim Water Rate � _
In a memo to Council dated December 14th, Finance_ Director Courtney
recommended that an interim water rate 1. 6 times the.basic City, of
Redding rate be established for the Buckeye Service Area , located out-
side of the City of Redding :for the period beginning Nov.ember_ 14, �1967 and
ending Jurie 30, 1968. .
3LI MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
!'� � approving the recornmendation of.the Finance Director.re Interim.Water
Rate for the Buckeye Service Area as .outlined_.above. ,::The Vote: Unanimous
Ay e s . .
Mr. Courtney stated that the interim water rate was predicated on not
operating an outpost office in the Buckeye Servi.ce Area, stating that the
City has maintained a marginal record of the walk-in traffic at the
Buckeye office and tliat during the w.eek of December 4th .ther,e were. ..
three walk-in customers and only one.during the week .of December llth.
Based upon what the former Buckeye personnel have stated, approxim-
mately 150 customers pay their utility bills in person each month. Mr.
Courtney requested permission from Council to close the office in that
area. He stated that his office is ready to bill and will enclose a notice
to all customers in the Buckeye Service Area. It was suggested that
staff keep a record of the number of .complaints in this regard.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Dohe.rty, seconded by Councilman Fulton
approving the recommendation of the Finance Director with regard to the
closure of the Buckeye Water District office.
Mr. Courtney said the office has been used as a meeting place and perhaps
it can be made available for use by the Fire Protection District on a lease
ag reement.
AWARD OF BID ..
Purchasing Director Stewart submitted the analysis and recommendation
of Bid Scliedule No. 434 for miscellaneous lamps and/or globes which
states it is the recommendation of.the City Manager and the Purchasing
Director that the bid be awarded to Westinghouse Electric Supply Company,
�,�3 the low:bidder.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Dohe rty, . seconded by.Councilman Fulton
accepting the recommendation of the City Manager and the .Purchasing
Director that Bid Schedule No. 434 be awarded to Westinghouse Electric
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Supply Company on their low bid of 50% from list prices,• plus 2°jo for
cash discount.
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Moty
PARK MARINA DRIVE EXTENSION
Planning Director Harris advised Council that the Planning Commission
finds that the extension of Park Marina Drive is compatible with the ����
Streets and Highways Element of tlie GeneraI Plan and would provide
necessary circulation between Locust Avenue and Parkview Avenue. �
This information is contained in Resolution No. PC67-11.
RIVER FRONTAGE ACCESS
Planning Director Harris submitted the recommendation of the Planning
Commission re river froritage acces�s in the area of Park Marina Drive
extension as'contained in a memo to Council dated December I8th and in �`��
Resolution PC67-12.
This matter was referred to the Council Committee for study and report
back to Council. '
REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-1 -67
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton /
that a public hearing be held on January 2, 1968 at 7:30 P. M. on � L//
Rezoning Application RZ-1-67 - property located at the west end of
Riviera Drive. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
TWIN VIE W ANNEXATION NO. 1
In a memo to Council dated December 18th, Planning Director Harr'is
outlined the recommendation of the Planning Commission re Twin View
Annexation No. l. The Commi,s,sion recommends approval of commence-
ment proceedings with the suggestion that Council consider adjustments
eliminating a.boundary along Lake Boulevard. Mr. Harris commented
that since the time the Commission considered the matter, Mr. Bayliss y��,
who owns property in the area in question has asked to be excluded. A
map was submitted reflecting this exclusion and others, and the boundary
line now proposed _reflects both the desire of the property owner and the
Planning Commission and, in Staff's opinion, is a more. suitable boundary.
Uice-IVlayor Chatfield said he believes one of the parcels included within
the proposed Twin View Annexation is. in the Bella Vista. Water District.
City Attorney Murphy advised Council that it could adopt Resolution No.
3987, subject to the elimination of any area determined by staff to�be in
the Bella Vista Water District. .
RES OLU TI ON '
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that Resolution No, 3987 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding consenting to the commencement of proceedings for
the annexation of certain inhabited territory designated as "Twin View ���J
Annex No. 1 !"as amended by the elimination.of any area determined by
staff to lie also in the Bella Vista Water District.
Voting was as follows:.
Ayes: Councilmen - Denny; �Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield
Noes: . Councilmen - None
Abs�ent: Councilmen - Moty �
Resolution No. 3987 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PARK IMPROVEMENT - Kiwanis Club .
Parks Superintendent Smith introduced Mr. , Richard E. Crepeaiz,
Project Chairman for the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Crepeau advised Council
that the Kiwanis Club would like to, furnish material and construct 60-
65 picnic tables and to furnish materia�ls for an irrigation project
$1, 000 to $l, 500 and labor of club members to install same at Caldwell
Park. This offer was submitted to the Parks and Recreation Comrriission
and it is the Commission's recommendation that Council accept same.
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Vice-1Vlayor Chatfield accepted''the offer on behalf of Council and ex-
pressed Council's appreciation for this genanus offer. 'The Vice IVIayor
requested the City Manager to send a letter ot appreciation to the
Kiwani s Club. �
SKI PROGRAM
Recreation Supervisor Tom Riley submitted the recornmeridation _of��the
Parks and Recreation .Commission that Council approve a ski program
as outl'ined in a memo to CounciT dated December 13th. This program�
is to be sponsored by the Redding Recreation Department, the Record
�; Searchlight, and the Mt. Shasta Ski Bowl. ' ' � "
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Vice-Mayor Chatfield recommended approval of tliis program. "
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny
approving the Ski Program as outlined. The Vote; .Unanimous Ayes�
EXECUTIVE SESSION �
At 11 :05 P. M. , Vice Mayor Chatfield declared an EXecutive Session to
discuss possible litigation. -
The meeting reconvened at 11:20 P. M. �� �- -
R ES O LU TI ON �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that Resolution No.� 3988 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding authorizirig the City Manage r to sign and file an
application with the State Board of Public Health for a permit to operate
a domestic water system (Buckeye Service Area) � -
`, Voting.was as follows: -�
��1 Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty; Fultori, and Chatfield �
y1 Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Moty
Resolution No. 3988 on file in the office of the City Clerk. •
ORDINANCE - re Transient Occupancy Tax '
Councilman Dohe�rty offered Ordinance No. 953 for first reading, an '
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding
City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Ordinance No. 761A, Ordi-
nance No. 793, and Ordinance No. 819 and repealing Article V•�of the�
Redding City Code entitled "Transient Occuparicy Tax" consisting of� '
' � Section 26-20 through and including 5ection 26-33 and substituting in
�-�� place thereof a new Article V entitled "Transient Occupancy Tax" per-
taining to the imposition and collection of a tax imposed for the privilege
of tran'sient occupancy in any hotel or motel.
SETTLEMENT OF WESTERN PIPE COLLUSIVE BIDDING CASES �
City Attorney Murphy advised Council that on November 29th the
Attorney General's office mailed the City a check in the sum of $7, 236. 77
n,�l�a consisting of the City's share of the cash portion of the��settlement of the
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Western Pipe Cases. In addition to this cash sum the City will receive,
over the next seven year period, the further sum of $1, 128. 47 plus
inte re st the reon.
RE50LUTION - re Kutras Parcel Year 3
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Resolution No. 3989 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding authorizing the filing of an application for a grant
to acquire open-space land (Kutras Parcel Year 3)
Voting was as follows: ,���
Ayes; Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Moty
Resolution No. 3989 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - re Uniform Building Code
Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No. 954 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Redding
City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 9-6. 5 and substituting
therefor a new Section 9-6. 5 pertaining to the adoption of the Uniform
BuiTding Code, 1964 Edition, Volume 1, by reference.
ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS
Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Assn. Publicity re Houseboating i�/
on Shasta Lake and re Lake Shasta Caverns
PUC rules and procedures relating to motor vehicles stopping ��l�
at railway g rade c ros sing s
LAFCO Notice of Public Hearing on 12/ 13/67 re annexation No. .�', 3.3
34 to Enterprise PUD
ICCCNC Notice of Meeting to be held on December 19th in ��7
Dun s mui r
Communication dated 12/6/67 from State Controller Houston
I. Flou rnoy re Ciga rette Tax Fund
City of Redding Fire Department Report for the month of 1 ��
November, 1967
ADJ OU RNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 11:27 P. M. , upon the
motion of Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty, the
meeting was adjourned.
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