HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1965-01-04City .Council, Regular Meeting
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Redding, California
January 4, 1965 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Clair A. Hill.
Reverend Roy Nelson, Assistant Pastor of First Baptist Church offered the
invocation.
The meeting was called to order -by Mayor Moty with the following councilmen
present: Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty.
Also present were City Manager Cowden, Director of Finance Courtney,
Director of Public; Works Arness, Planning Director Keyes, Fire Chief Grant,
and Traffic Engineer Freeman.
CITY CLERK
Mayor Moty acknowledged and welcomed the newly appointed City Clerk,
Mildred L. Brayton.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION:- Made_ by Councilman Hummel, seconded by. Councilman Fulton
that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21st be approved as
mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNICATIONS
Legislation re _State Universities
The City of Albany submitted for consideration a copy of their resolution
commending appropriate legislation to prevent disruption of educational
processes at state supported universities and provide for disciplinary
enforcement policies.
Council concurred that such legislation is desirable but felt it should
be a matter for individuals to express concern rather than action by
Council.
Progress and Needs Report - Division of Highways ; 1
A California County Road and City Street Progress (1960-1964) ,and j
Needs (to 1974) Report prepared by the Department of Public Works,
Division of Highways, January 1965, was received and is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS & PAYROLL
MOTION: Made by Councilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Accounts Payable Register No. 13, warrant nos. 1457 to 1610 inclusive,
in the amount of $36, 889. 65 be approved and paid; that Payroll Register No. 13, `nf"
warrant nos. 21669 to 21911 inclusive, in the amount of $54, 522. 93, salaries,
December 13, 1964 through December 26, 1964, be approved. Total $91, 412. 58.
Voting was as follows: _
Aye s: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty
Noe s: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
TREASURER'S DELINQUENT TAX REPORT
Councilman Hummel, Finance Committee, submitted Delinquent Tax Report of AfJ
the City Treasurer for the period commencing October 1, 1964 and ending
December 31, 1964, which reflected a total collection of $267. 76.
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RESOLUTION - Transfer --of Funds
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Hummel
that Resolution No. 3380 be, adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City -of Redding authorizing the transfer of certain funds to provide for
corrective changes to certain traffic control signals in the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 3380 on file in -the office of the City, Cle rk.
RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds
City�Manager Cowden submitted a recommendation that an additional sum of
$2500 be appropriated to make certain additional repairs to the CityyIs -Fire
Truck now being rebuilt by Van Pelt Company in Oakdale, California.
Mr. Cowden stated this additional $2500 will bring the city fire truck up to
�Ff a rating of Class A pumper with a capacity of 1250 GPM at one third the
cost of a new -pumper.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Hummel
that Resolution No. 3381 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the -
City of Redding authorizing the necessary transfer -of funds to provide the
additional money necessary to complete repairs to a certain city fire truck.
Voting was as follows:
Aye s: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty
Noe s: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 3381 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CLAIM FOR- DAMAGES - Robert Emerald
MOTION: Made by Councilman Hummel, seconded by -Councilman Fulton
that the Robert Emerald Claim dated 8/19/64 be rejected and again referred
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to the Insurance 'Carrier. The Vote': Unanimous -Ayes
ORDINANCE - Del,Mar Subdivision
Councilman Chatfield abstained from discussion and voting on the following item.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Hummel that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 781 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
The -Ordinance was scanned by Mayor Moty.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that
Ordinance No. 781 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as Amended,
relating -to the rezoning -of certain real property in the City of Redding.
Voting -was as follows: ' I
,Ayes: 'Councilmen - Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty
Noe s: Councilmen = None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Abstain: Councilmeri _ Chatfield -
Ordinance No. 781 on file in the office of the City 'Cle rk.
- Establishing a C -O Office District
_ORDINANC_E
It was suggested by Mayor'Moty that Ordinance No. 782 be held over until
the City Attorney is present at the next regular Council Meeting on January 18
for consideration and 2nd reading.
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ORDINANCE_ - Extending Interim Zoning of South City Property
MOTION: Made. by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Hummel
that the full reading of -Ordinance No. .78.3 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
The Ordinance was scanned by Mayor Moty.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Ordinance No. 783 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding extending the effective term of temporary Ordinance No. 753,
pertaining to Interim Zoning, for; one additional year.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Hummel, Fulton, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Ordinance No. 783 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Extending Interim Zoning of Wixson: & Crowe Property
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 784 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
The Ordinance was scanned by Mayor Moty. -
MOTION: Made by Councilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Ordinance No. 784 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding extending the effective term of temporary Ordinance No. 754,
pertaining to interim, zoning, for one additional year.
Voting -was as follows:
Aye s: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Ordinance No. 784 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Loading Zone
In a discussion of this resolution Councilman Fulton, was advised by Traffic
Engineer Freeman that this resolution would be rescinded if the physical
therapy office were removed.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Fulton
that Resolution No. 3382 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council: of the
City of Redding establishing a passenger loading_ zone on a portion of East
Street in the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Aye s: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None _
Absent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 3382 on .file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Sewerage Project
Councilman Chatfield abstained from discussion and voting on the following item.
City Manager Cowden submitted a recommendation that the Engineering
Consulting Firm of Clair A. Hill and -Associates be employed to prepare final
plans and specifications and to perform other engineering work in connection
with the City's sewerage project to construct a new outfall sewer line and to
construct, a new.sewerage treatment plant.
Mr. Cowden pointed out that the City of Redding, may: be issued a cease and
desist order by the Central Valley Water Pollution Control Board,,.which
means that the City of Redding will have to proceed without, undue delay to
construct a new outfall sewer line and to build a new sewerage treatment
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plant. However, this cease and desist order wiil`qualify the'City of
Redding for a federal grant under P. L. .660 'tb"assist in the financing
of such a project. These grants are in the axnount'of 3'00jo of the cost or
$600, 000, whichever is the lesser.
Mr. -Cowden reported the professional engineering fee for -the outfall
sewer line will be about $61,-000, and the fee for the 'sewerage'treatment-
plant about $33, 000, for a total cost of $94, 000.. Mr. Cowden further
stated that the following amounts should also be budgeted and all of these.
funds would be advanced from the Capital" Outlay Fuind"- Unappropriated"
Surplus, to be repaid from proceeds of the sewer bond issue.
Rights-of-way and field surveys
and de's'criptions $ z0'.000'. '
Construction staking 11,000
Construction engineering and
inspection 45, 000
Councilman Fulton asked if funds expended before receiving the federal
grant were recoverable. Mr. Hill advised that professional engineering
fee's were c'oriside`"red`part of the project and therefore were recoverable.
City Manager `Cowd`eii' stated that Vrnoney' is'"avail'able ih the Sales Tax .
Capital Outlay Fund on a loan basis to be paid back and, "should the
sewer bond issue fail to pass, payment would have to be budgeted from
other City -Funds. -
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Hummel
that Resolution No. 3383 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving the employment of an engineering consult=
ing firm in connection with proposed construction of new sewerage treatment
plant and outfall sewer line, and authorizing execution- of the -employment
contract, and authorizing the transfer of certain funds to -provide for the
cost of such employment'.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen, Denny, Fulton, Hummel and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Abstain: "Councilman Criatfield
Resolution No. 3383 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - EPUD -
City Manager Cowden submitted a recommendation that Council accept
the offer of the Enterprise Public Utility District to upgrade water
service to the portions of=:the City of Redding located in the `Ente'rprise
Area served by the EPUD but not a part of the EPUD.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded"by'Councilman Hummel
that Resolution No. 3384 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding apprdving the constriiction'o'f a water" tank and booster
pump and authorizing the necessary -fund transfer to provide for the cost
of such construction:
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen: Chatfield; Denny, Fulton, Hummel and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: '" C ounc1lmen - None
Resolution No. 3384 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield , seconded by Councilman Hummel
that City Attorney Earl Murphy be directed to contact the EPUD attorney
for the purpose of preparing- a new agreement. The Vote: Unanimous ayes.
RESOLUTION - Infiltration Study Sewer System
Councilman Chatfield abstained from discussion and voting on the
following item.
City Manager Cowden presented a recommendation that City Council approve
the employment of Clair A. Hill and Associates to conduct an infiltration
study of City of Redding's sanitary sewer system. Mr. Cowden reported
that infiltration problems. have increased resulting in greater maintenance
costs, greater operational costs, and has increased the potential liability
from backing -up oUs.ewers..and from overflows of same. Total cost of
this study is estimated to be $12, 800 -- $4, 300 for -engineering and $8,500
for photography.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by. Councilman Denny
that Resolution No. 3385 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding authorizing the employrn_ent:-of special engineering
services for the purpose of making infiltration studies of the City's sanitary-
sewer
anitarysewer system and+authorizing the necessary fund transfers to provide for
the cost of such services.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Fulton, Hummel and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Abstain: Councilmen - Chatfield
Resolution No. 3385 on file in the office of the City -Clerk
MUNICIPAL. AIRPORT "T" HANGAR
City Manager Cowden presented the following figures in a recommendation
that Council approve preparation of site at Redding Municipal Airport as
the location of a 10 place "T" hangar. These figures are estimates:
$1.0, 500 if put to bid
$ 7, 500 force account
It was recommended by Mr. Cowden that part of of the $13, 250 "T" hangar
cost (1964-65; budget) be used for site preparation with part of the work
to be done by City forces.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that $7, 500 be. transfe-rred from the $13, 250 already budgeted for con-
struction of the "T" hangar, this amount to be used for site preparation
for 10 place "T" hangar at Municipal Airport, and that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous
ayes.
STORM DAMAGE PROGRESS REPORT
City Manager Cowden reported on a trip made by him,.and Public Works '/'
Director Carl Arness to determine storm damage to city facilities. Mr.
Arness estimates that damage to city -owned facilities, will total approximately
$20, 000 and that private property damage will total Aapproximately $300,.000.
These estimates are exceedingly rough. After a more detailed examination
of damage and a more accurate appraisal is made, application will be made
to the appropriate- State and/or Federal agency for financial assistance.
Council will be advised of progress on this project.
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WINTU PUMPING. STATION - Temporary Power Facilities
Recommendation of the City Manager and Superintendent of the Electrical
Department that `City Council gIrantauthority to the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company to serve the contracting firm of Purtzer and. Dutton Construction
Company -with 12, 000 volt temporary power facilities for construction of
the Wintu Pumping Station.
City Manager Cowden reports that the City of Redding does not have the'
manpower to construct the lines necessary for such facilities and there-
fore recommends that P. G. & E. be granted the authority -to furnish such
temporary power facilities.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that the' Pacific Gas and Electric Company be granted -the authority to
serve the -firm of Purtzer and Dutton Constru'ct'ion Company, 137..Vassar
Street, Reno, Nevada', with 12, 000 volt tempora:ry,�power for construction
of the Wintu Pumping Station being built for the Bureau of Reclamation with
;,in;-;. the City limits of the City of Redding, and that City. Manager Cowden
be directed to notify Pacific Gas and Electric Company of such approval.
The Vote:" Unanimous Ayes.
RESOLUTION.- Population Es.tim=ate
Director of Finance Courtney requested approval by the City Council of
a resolution authorizing the Mayor' to apply to the St 'ate Department of
Finance for a Population Estimate..of the City of Redding. Estimated Cost
is $245.00.
City Manager Cowden stated that he was in favor of such'an estimate as
it may result in increased grants and subventions -to the .City from the
State on a per capita basis.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Resolution 3386 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding authorizing the Mayor to apply to the State Department of
Finance for an estimation of the population of Redding and further authoriz-
ing the Mayor to execute any agreements necessary to -accomplish such
application.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen.- Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, ''Hu mi'mel and Moty
Noes : Councilmen - None
Abs ent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 3386 on file in the office .of the City Clerk
RESOLUTION - State Employee's Retirement System
Director of Finance Courtney submitted a proposed amendment to the State
Employee's Retirement System Contract providing for increased allowances
for retired members.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Hummel that
Resolution No. 3387 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding declaring its intention to approve an amendment to the contract
between :the Board of Administration .of the. State Employee's Retirement
System and the City of -Redding..
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield; -Denny, Fulton, Hummel and Moty
Noes' Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
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INTERIM ZONING - RZ-11-64
Planning Director Keyes submitted,Planning Commission recommendations
re RZ-11-:64. - rezoning of 30 acres, more or:.less, bounded by Grange
Street on the north, the railroad over -pass, on the south, Market.S,treet.
on the east, and the railroad tracks on the west, from a "U". (Unclassified)
District to an Interim C -3-P (Heavy Commercial and Light Industrial
with -Off-street Parking) District.,
The Planning Comi-nission!held a public hearing on .the aforementioned
area and no one appeared to testify. The Commission requests City Council
to set a public hearing on rezoning of said' area.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, s;econded.by Councilman Hummel
setting a Public Hearing on January 18th at 7:30 P.M., on the rezoning _
outlined above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes..., -
GENERAL PLAN -. Meeting with Planning Consultants,. .
Planning Director Keyes presented Councilmen with copies of recommended
General Plan program proposed by the Planning Consultant firm of Williams,
Cook and Mocine. A joint meeting,of, the. Planning. Commis s ion, City
Council and'the Planning Consultants wa.s set for. January llth.at 7:00 P.M.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL - Shasta and Court Streets
Traffic Engineer Frank, Freeman submitted.a letter,frorn, the Traffi,c.and
Parking Commission, dated December 30, 1964, ,which contained. several
suggestions on how to solve the problem of the traffic signal at Shasta
and Court Streets. It is the recommendation. of the Commission that the
City install a semi -traffic actuated controller ki�thvehicle detectors on
Shasta Street at a, cost of $1, 300.. After much discussion it was decided
that wiring should be included for pedestrian buttons should the need arise.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Hummel
that City Council.authorize the installation of a semi -traffic actuated
controller with vehicle detectors on ,Shasta Street and with' appropriate
wiring for future pedestrian buttons at a cost of $1, 350, and directing the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes.
Mayor Moty thanked the Traffic Commission for the extensive work done
on this project. -
DECEMBER PROGRESS REPORT - Department of Public Works
Director of Public Works Arn.ess presented the December, Progress
Report and commented that most of their time in December was spent
keeping drains open.and roads plowed during the flooding and snow
conditions.
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TRUNK SEWER FEE - Construction Cost Index
Director of Public Works Arness submitted the revised Construction
Cost Index as of December 318 1964, as follows:
Engineering News- Record
330 West 42nd Street.
New York 36, New York
December 17, 1964
Const ruction.Cost Index December 17, 1964
San Francisco, California $1,051.14
The revised index places the trunk.sewer construction fee prescribed
under Ordinance No. 613 at $376.32 per acre.
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MOTION:: Made, by .Councilman .Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Hummel
approving the trunk sewer, construction fee at $376. 32 per acre for- the
period January i through June 30, 1965.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Airports Petroleum Products. -
MOTION: Made by Councilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Resolution No. 3388 be adopted, a' resolution of the City Council of
the City of; Redding establishing a policy relating to the purchase and sale
l/ of petroleum products at both.�municipal airports.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Fulton, Hummel, Chatfield and Moty
Noes: _. Councilmen. - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 3388 on�file in the office. of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE -'Unclaimed Property. Police Department
MOTION: ' Mad e by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Hummel
waiving full reading.of Ordinance. No. 785,.. an.ordinance of'the City Council'
of the City of Redding amending the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended,
by repealing Section .21-17 and substituting a new Section- 21-.17, pertaining
to the disposition of unclaimed property in. the possession of the Police -
Department. "The Vote.:- Unanimous Ayes.
Ordinance No. 785 was scanned. by Mayor Moty.
Councilman Hummel offered Ordinance No. .785 ,for first reading.
CITY CLERK'S BOND
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, s econded by Councilman Hummel
that the bond of •City Clerk Mildred L. Brayton in the amount of $1, 000
be approved as submitted.. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.:.
City Clerk's Bond is on file in the office.of the Mayor.
COMMUNICATIONS
1-17 Minutes of meeting of Inter -Counties Chambers of Commerce
of Northern California, December 15, 1964.
Copy ofletter from Senator Edwin J. ..`Regan to Shasta County
%G Board 'of Supervisors 're California Highway Commission
meeting
Letter from Congressman Harold T. (Biz:z) Johnson inviting
% v suggestions pertaining to legislation. -
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There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Fulton,
seconded by Councilman Hummel, the meeting -was. adjourned until
Monday, January 11, 1965, at 7:00 P.M.
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Attest:
City Clerk
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