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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1964-01-20 18 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Building Redding, California January 20, 1964 7:00 P. M. The Pledge of Allegiance to the F�lag was led�by Mrs. Minta Reichel. Reverend Leo Jordan, Pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor- Martin with the following councilmen present: Chatfield, Denny, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin. Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Murphy, Assistant City Manager and Director of Finance Courtney, Public V�rorks Director Arness, Airports Manager Michael, Planning Director Keyes, Building Official Penix, Assistant Civil Engineer Sernon, Traffic Engineer Freeman, Parks Superintendent Smith and Planning Draftsman Stone. � The .following persons signed the Register: � George 5inner - John C. Alward � � � Jack Alward Claire Miller � -- Bob Dicker Joseph F. Aleck; ;Tr. � � G. D. �OlBrien - � APPROVAL OF MINUTE5: - MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Gouncilman Denny that minutes of the regular meeting of January 6th be approved as distributed to the councilmen: The Vote: IJ�nanimous Ayes: � � - _ , � � � MOTION: Made by C�uricilman Denny; seconded by Councilman Chatfield that rninutes of the regular adjourned meeting of January�l3th be approved, as amended, as mailed .to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � � . � , ; _ COMMUNICATIONS � < < -- CATV - ; , ` John Spann; Secretary of Finer Living, Inc. , expressed the appreciation � of this firm for the consideration given their application for-a franchise � for a community antenna system for the City of Redding and invited sug- gestions on features of the subscriber's contract. -He concluded with this statement: "5erious consideration will be given to 'these suggestions on my part toward the�end<that a workable, enforceable, fair agreement � can be prepared. " � � �� Councilman Krieg:s:man statcd one of the�reasons they had approved Finer Living's application was subject to the approval-of the subscribe-r's� con- tract. He felt he could not approve any contract that had� any specified terms other than two or three months, He would therefore sugge-st that the subscriber's contract is without a limit as far as time is concerned that would force �"subscribers to be in a transient category. He definitely � har�not been satisfied with a one year contract. Councilman Denny advised a large number of people had indicated their interest in F. M. broadcast through cable and a group of interested � �citizens had submitted a petition that a particular station be included. That some of us who are not familiar with the F. M. stations in San Francisco could not truly judge the s.tations that would bring the most suitable and highest quality programs to us, and he would suggest a � citizens�committee be appointed to recommend the.stations they fe.el `should be carried, 19 Mayor Martin called this a wise and valuable suggestion. He called on the citizens of Redding to contact staff, or the City Clerk, expressing their willing- - ness to work and talk with council to help us judge on this matter. . , Request to Lease. City Property Reverend Fred Boring, Chaplain for the Redding Branch of the Civil A.ir Patrol LT.S: Air Force Auxiliary, requested permission from the City to lease the two quonset buildings and their facilities located at Benton Fi,eld. He, states they will comply with all buildings and fire _ � regulations that the fire marshal have requested. �,"j �- � . Councilman Kriegsman suggested the teen age group have been looking � < for a building, and perhaps they could use one of these quonset huts. Referre,d to the City Manager for report. � Request for Renewal of Vehicle Permit Freeman Hackett, Redding Cab Company, submitted application for � the renewal of a vehicle permit to operate five (5) taxi cabs within the City of Redding in accordance with Section 28-16 of the Redding .City Code. �VIOTION: Made by Councilman.Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Denny to renew the application of Fr-eeman Hackett, Redding Cab Co. , ��� � for a vehicle permit to operate five taxi cabs within the City, for the term requested, subject to review by the Police Department. Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None GRADE SEPARATION STUDY Clair A. Hill, President of Clair A, Hill and Associates, presented "Grade 5eparation Study, City of Redding, California" and briefed council on its con- tents. He stated the Placer Street site and the Placer-Yuba Street.sites were given .the preference with costs as follows, exclusive of rights-of-way, but including.incidental expenses: � � � Placer Street Crossing $1, 008, 000. 00 Placer-Yuba Streets Crossing $1, 180, 600. 00 . It was his recommendation City obtain an appraisal of right-of-way acquisition costs for the Placer 5treet and Placer-Yuba Street sites; City begin negotiations with the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to determine the extent of financial participation and benefits to be derived from the closure of one or more �rossings. That City select the final plan for the separation location from analysis of con- struction and right-of-way cost�s and railroad participation. MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Denny the Grade Separati.on Study be accepted for study. _ Voting was as follows; Ayes: Couneilmen - Denny, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin . -- Noe�s: Gouncilmen - None � Absent: Councilme�, -_None , ' Abstain:�Councilmen - Chatfield , _ � - _ � ..�' , � PROPO5ED, ANNEX_ATION - Greater Enterprise Area Mr. John Alward, 3751, Traverse Street, Redding, which is within.,the �E. P. U. D. , appearing as a representative of the Enterprise Annexation Committee, submitted 43. petitions containing qualified signatures of over 25°jo of the registered voters � of the proposed annexation area,- and requested .this matter be .placed on the first ��''� possible ballot for a vote of the electors;residing in the Enterprise P. U. D. , . � . He then_made a few supporting comments: Very few people interviewed were adamant in their.opposition to :the annexatio.��nost people know the electrical rates will be one-third less when Ci_ty c,an take over the electrical system, Most agreed they need street lights in the area and they understand they will_ be ins'talled with no property as se s sment. 20 People who understand insurance ratings realize that Redding �proper has a 3 rating�whereas in general Enterprise has a higher rating: That eventually insurance rates would be lowered by approximately 15% in`most cases. That some opposition was evidenced by people who believe that taxes would be much higher - and while he was not an expert on taxes, it can be shown that the level of taxation will remain practically the same. Others.had voiced the opinion they preferre-d the Eriterprise School system and did not v�rant it tampered with. These people were assur.ed that annexation would have no effect on.the school districts aricl the 'administration of them. . That it was thei-r opinion �the annexati4�n is ve�y timely; they were experiencing ` urban problems now and they are going to multiply much faster;than many people realize. That it would be a distinct advantage to the Enterprise area to share in Redding's revenue base to help get the many things we are going to need, and he was sure the Redding people will welcome support of a large 'segment of the community population that are now piggy backing on them for. eity faeilitie s, , Mr. Alward concluded his remarks with the following statement: "We, on the committee, realize that this is the first phase of a continuing effort. V4Te stand ready and eager to cooperate with the city council.in any way possible and to also cooperate with all news media in an effort to .get all facts to the public so that they can make their infarmed decisi6n at voting time. " � � Councilman Kriegsman stated when he was first elected to the council he recog- ���� nized this was one of the major problems of prime interest to the.people of Redding and Enterprise - the necessity of growing together. MOTION: Made by Councilman.Kriegsman, seeonded by Councilman Moty the City Attorney be instructed to prepare .the necessary resolution for a protest hearing and calling a special election on the matter of the annexation of the Greater Enterprise area to the City of Redding. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes, Mayor Martin commended the annexation committee, Mess�s.. .Cowgill and Anderson for �their help in this ard'uous. task; that to be_ candid, not all things • could corne overnight,� but.lie assured re�ident� of Enterprise the City would work cons.cientiously and would promise to do their best to obtain as .quickly as possible the many benefits that would be derived from_the:anne�ation. PETITION - Formation Special Assessment District. A petition signed by three property.owners, filed with the City Clerk January 6th, requested the formatiori of a special assessment district for the con- ��-� struction of approximately 280 lineal feet of drain line of adequate size to drain properti�s abiittirig alley between.Gpld and Lincoln Streets and east of Garden � -Avenue. . � ` ' - The Director of Public Works stated it was estimated the project would cost some $2, 000 or. less, and would be a,prograx� under Ci�y'.s revolving fund plan. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Moty.the Director of Public Works be authorized to prepare formal petition for bhis special assessment district. . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.: �� _ ' APPOINTMENT - Shas.ta Mosquito .Abatement District - MOTION: Made by.Councilmari Moty; seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Robert A. Woods be reappointed to the Shasta Mosquito Abatement District as -�L,' City's representativ.e, .from January l, .1964 to December 31,_ 1965.: The Vote: . Unanimou s Aye s. ' . ' ' . ' ' ' .. Mayor Ma'rtin spoke of;the tremendous job done by:the Shasta Mosquito Abatement District - that�one tended to forget this was formerly an endemic area. PROCLAMATION -: B'rotherhood V��eek MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by, Coux�cilman Chatfield to approve Proclamation bf 'Brotherhood Vtreek, February 16 to 23 inclusive, and �'��� 21 the Mayor be authorized to sign said Proclamation� on.behalf of:the-City. The Vote: LJnanimous Ayes. .. APPROVAL OF CLAIM5 & PAYROLL . , : MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Moty that Warrant -Register No.. 14, warrant,Nos:. ,7490 ,to 7.713 in.clusive, in the, amount of $167, 482. 19.be approved and paid; .that Payroll Register No, 14, s,alaries / p � Dec. 30, 1963 .thru January 1-1,.. �1964, warrant:Nos;. 15678 to 1.5895-inclusiye, in the amount of $46, 828. 18 be approved. . Total': $214, 310. 37_ Voting was as follows: Ayes: � Councilmen - Chatfield; Denny, .Kriegsm�an; ,Mo.ty and Martin , , Noes: Councilmen - None Absent:_ Councilmen - None � , . � . , . , � ,, , � TREASURERIS REPORT_ . . � . _ . Councilman Kriegsman; .Finance .Committee, submitted,Treas.urer!.s Rep.ort as /`f � of December 31, 1963, showing Total Treasurer's Accountability $1, 619, 751. 43. REPORT .ON CLAIMS . _ � Mrs.. Peter Gault , • _ _ �� � City Attorney Murphy:advise.d�the Mrs. Peter Gault claim had bee.n settled by Cityts insurance carrier in the full amount of $23. 25. George A. Greenleaf City Attorney.Murphy advised C�ityhad receive.d notification from �� � our insurance carrier that claim of George A. Greenleaf had been � settled�in the amount of $425. 14, and that Mr. Greenleaf had: expressed his appreciation for the .promp:t manner in whi:ch his claim had been handled. � � , _. _ . : . . . � � . . � . � . �, . . _ Winifred C. Greene " �City-Attorney Murphy:advis_ed.he:had just r•ece'ived no.tific�ati,on fr.orn� , / �- � � � our_ i�nsurance carrier that clairn of-:W.inifr.ed. C,. Greene,, ;filed�with :;,: the City on October 14, 195$, had been settled in�,the amount of $500. 00. ORDINANCE - Electric Motor Installations MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconde�l by Councilman Denny the complete reading of Ordinance No. 750 be waived. The Vote: Unanimou's Ayes. MOTION: �Made .-by Councilman� Denny, _seconded by.Gouncilman.;Ghatfield.that Ordinance No. Z50 •be adopted; an�ordinance.of the City;Counci�l of,the,Ci.ty of ,� ,j.z, Redding amending Axti�cle 11•l; Chapter 9; of.the�::Redding City. Code,,,195.9�, :as amended, by repealing Section 9-11 and substituting therefor a new Section 9,-11., pertaining to general provisions for electric motor installations. Voting was as follows: �� Ayes: Councilme� - Chatfield, Denny, Kriegs:man, Moty and Mart}n Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � � .. .. , . .. , . � ., . .. . , Or�linance No. 750 on file in the office of.the City� Glerk. ,� ,. ,.,� .�'�. . .. _ � ORDINANCES - Panorama.Heights Rezoriing ,. . - • ` ' . _ ; t Councilrnan Ghatfield stepped�down:from.his Council seat. MOTION: Made by Gouncil_man Moty, .seconded�by Counci�lman�Kriegsrnan : . the full reading of Ordinance No. Z51 be .waived. The Vote: . I7nanimous�Ayes. � �} 'I MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by. Cauncilman Moty that Ordinanee N'o; 7.51. be adopted, :an or.dinance of:the: Gity Council of�t�ie 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 �vas as follows;� - Ayes: Councilmen - Denny; Kriegsman, Moty and Martin 22 Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen -_ None . , . , Abstain: Councilmen - Chatfield ,. � . MOTION: Made by. Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman De_nny the reading of Ordinance No. 752 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by C�ouncilrrian Moty that Ordinance No. 752 be adopted, an ordinance of the City-Council of the;.City of Redding amending 5e�tion 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 19.59, as amended, relating to the rezo�ing of certain real property in the City of �edding, Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Kriegsman, Moty and� Martin Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - None , , Ab.stain: Councilmen - Chatfield . . _ , , . . Ordinance N.o. Z5.1. on fil_e ,in.the office of the City Clerk, . (Panorama Heights from U to R-2 Ordinance No. 752 on file in the offic� of the City Clerk (Panorama Heights from U to R-3) � Councilman Chatfield returns to his council seat, ORDINANCE - Interim_Zoning S.outh Ci�ty area MOTION:. Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 753. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Councilman Kriegsman offered Ordinance No. 753 for first reading. ". " � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield �yy that Ordinance No: 753: b:e adopted,. an urgency ordinance. of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 of the Redding City. Code, 1959, as amended, by establishing an interim zoning of certain real property in the City of Redding. -- , - , : Voting was as follows: . � � . , . Ayes: Chatfield, Denny, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin , Noes: . Councilmen - None:= . Absent: Councilmen - 'l�one . :Ordinance� No.. -753 on file in the office qf...the,.City Clerk. , . -, _ . � . �.. .. . ... . . , . : ' . : : ORDIIVANCE -„Inte:rirn:Zoning. Wixson�C.rowe. Annexabion A.rea _ � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Cour�cilman..Chatfield the complete reading of Ordinance No. 754 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Councilman Chatfield offered Ordinance No. 75•4�for first reading: MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that J�� Ordinance No: 754 be adopted, an urgency ordinance of the City 'Council-of the City of Redding amending Section 30�3 of the Reddirig City .C.ode, 19.59,. as. amended, by establishing an interim.zoning of. certain re.al pro;perty in the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: . _,: .. ,.: - _ .. ; - Ayes:: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Kriegsman,� Mot,y and:IVl:artin � Noe.s:....:_Counc,il_men � 1Vone ; _ Absent: �Couneilmen,- None.. . , � ,,, ; ,.. � . .._ ., s. Ordinance No. 754 on file in the office of the City Clerk RESOLUTION - Acquisition Real Property ,1500 Block Calif. =St. City Attorney Murphy briefed provisions, of,this resolution, stating it covered the S�i' acquisition of the Swasey prop�rty„for $1,40,_000. 00 cas,h ,price, together. with provision for free rent occupancy until August l, 1964, after which:-the rent would be $250. 00 per month, . _. , , � � . „ . _ 23 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsrnan, seconded�lry Councilrnan Moty.that Resolution No. 3220 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the :City of Redding approving the acquisition of certain real property and auth.or:izing the Mayor to execute necessary documents therefor, subject to the clarification rega�rding�the redwood� pa�neling in the� escr-.ow instructions.. � ' Voting was as,folTows; -- - �F� . . � � Aye s: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin No�s: �Councilmen - None : , ,.- �� � � . ' Absent: Counci�men'-;None �� =� - .- . - < � � . .�. � ` _. ., 2 � _ . . . _.— , , ,. Resolution No. R73-220 on file in:�the-office.,of the� City Clerk. � � � RE CITY BALL PARK PROPERTY� A request was made by Battle Turner that in the event the property presentl}r occupied by the City Ball Park is leased for private purposes for retail stores, ���� that he be given an opportunity to participate on a leasehold basi�s�for: retail � outlet on such premises when and if made available on the same pro rata basis offered to any other mercharit or merchants. Further, that he�would operate such business on an equal and higher grade quality of goods offered to the public than any firrn who moves into that area. � RE MEETING IN WOODLAND - Sacramento Valley League City Manager Cowden advised on the'�joint•dinner meeting of the Sacramento Valley Division of the League of California Cities and the Northern California ��� Supervisors Association and Sacramento 'Mother Lode Regional Association of County�Supervisors to �be held .in Woodland on Friday, January 24th, " 1964. RE FACILITIES - South City Park Area It was the recommendation� of• the.Recreation and Parks Commission that the re6reation facilities presently located at South City Park be moved to other areas ��(� in the City of Redding, as they have become is�olated by� the dangerous traffic on Highways '99 and 44, � They urge that facilities be expanded, and improved.upon - in tlieir new location: � . - - - -- �- • � MASTER STREET TREE PLANTING PLAN - ,�tage 11 . � Mr. Ri,chard Riis, Chairman of th.e Recreation and Parks Commission,advised the�r had considered and approved Stage. 11 of the Redding Master Street Tree Planting ,Plan and the trees selected for use therein, and recommended: Council approval thereof. - --. �/� Parks Superintendent�Smith"stated.�this� plan was similar�to-Stage 1,- �bu-t they now were moving into the residential streets, landscapingthe streets so that the typ� of trees change .as th�e� ar.ch-itecture� ch�.nges frorn�residenti•al•to liglit cornmercial arid�public buildings. ' ' ' • � : .. He further stated when the trees were removed, City replaces at their cost; how- ever when the removal_ was at and for- xhe convenience of the property owner, the expense was borne by the prop.,rty owner. . . . . . . . . , , e , .— , , . ,. � . . . . . � . . . 1VIOTION: Ma.de by Councilman Kriegsman, se.conded by �Councilman Chatfield that Stag-e ll;of the Redding Maste.r Street Tree=Planting Plan�.be.adopted,as presented. The Vote; Urianimous Ayes. - '. �- ... �. �_ . PUBLIC HEARING - Blotz Assessment Dis.trict � � . � . _ . The hour of 8:00 �P: M, having arrived,� MayQr Martin opened .the public:hearing . relating to the construction of c�ncrete curbs and gutters, stor-m drainage facilities, grading and paving in the Blotz Assessment �istriet No. 19b3-�ST1 U�� in the City of Redding. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit nf"Publicat�ion R�e'solution No. 3-206: ' � - �� , � Affi'�davit of��Mailing�Notice 'of'Improvemen.t � � . � Affid'avit'of Posting Notic� of Improvement • � _ ._. . � , Mayor Martin ascertained there were no written protests, nor any oral protests. 24 MOTION: Made.by Councilman Moty, seconded by. Councilman Chatfield the hearing' be closed. - Tlie V,ote: 'Urianimous-Ay�'s: " � ' � MOTION: Made by Co�ancilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield th.at Res;olution 1Vo. 32r���. be adopted, a resolution of the� City Council bf the City of Reddi�ng determining publi� convenierice and necess'ity an3 ordering work in the �Blotz` Assessmerit' District No. 1963-5-1. in the Cit�r of�Redding. Voting was as 'follows:� `: . , ` � . � - ` � . . 'Aye s: Councilme'n - Chatfie'ld; 'Denny, Kriegsman, IVloty and Martin '� Noe sc Councilmen� ='�None ` ' ` ' �"" ' ` Absent: Councilmen -`None ` . _ � „ ., . . , �; . . .. . .� ._ ' . . .. . Resolution No. 3221 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Bid C�pening_Febr`uary 11, 1964, :2 P. M. . � �' : ' ' PUBLIC HEARING - In Accordance .with Resolution No. 320�8 � The hour of 8:00 P. M, having arrived, Mayor Martin op�ned the public hearing with .reference to Resolution No. 3.208 declaring public interest or convenience requires discoritiniiance .of the .use of South City Park and Tiger Field as a public park, and tliat City CounciL intends �o call a special election to submit'the question of discontinuarice to�the City electors :of Redding. . ' (A court reporter scheduled to record the hearing; did rrot make his appearance. ) The follovcring `documerits ar'e" ori file iri'the office`of.the -City`Clerk: Affidavit of Publication Resolution No. 3208 Affidavit�of Pos.ting signed by Wm. L. Smith,� Director of Parks City Attorney Murphy ��plained tliis hearing is in th� iiature of a protest hearing `and.follow's�the,adopti�on of the' Re�solution of�Intentiori'tb place befo're the electorate at an� election;". the question� of seTlirig land "for�private' use or the leasing of said land. - _ _ � . : . � . _ That at the conclusion of this hearing or when the hearing is adjourned Council ` woulcl either over-ruTe the protests and set upon tlie ballot'either� at a special `�`�C election or the'counciT elec'tiori in April,' -the�i'ssire` as. deline'ated' in the� Resolution . .. . . , , :. ,�-i � _.� �.- � �, , . . .. of Interition, or if�C'ouncil�did riot'over-ru7.e `tlie'�r'otest"s°b}��"a 4`/5 vote they would be precluded from any further actions in regard to this Resolution of Iritention. ^ Mr. Wm. W. .Coshow, Attorney, representing the business community of Redding or a substantial�portibn thereof, inclucling`the downtown area and some business men who are outside the downtown area, including John Fitzpatrick, a portion of ' the Village' Plaza, M'r.' Charlton arid so'me` re�al estate men, stated he wbuld like �to' explain the sepa.r`ate in.teres�ts 'of each of these groups, however limiting his discussion t'o that' portion th'at"deals in d'ollars ancl cerit's.' There wbuld be additional di'scussion of 'the attitude of the community and their desire for parks, which would be presented by Lee Lopez. _ . . , . � . � He would like to clarify a misuriderstanding regarding an article published in a local newspaper recently that implied it was councilf's intention to build an ' auditorium on that portioiz of Turtle 'Bay subject to�flooding. ' � � ` .. � _ . . (. . , i . . ` . . . . • . Mayor Martin interrupted Mr. Co'show; stating the Coun�il did not�intend�to builcl an auditorium anywhere - the people of Redding will build�ari auditorium if they wish orie and at their directiori orily.'' ' � � � ' � , .. � :� .: . . .. . , . . , .. . . , � Mr. � Coshow stated �this was correct - then continued that a great rnariy people had contended tlie ide'al-loca�tion for an auditorium or' convention-=ha11�was precisely in the location suggested, however`; this was a phase he�did not�intend to cover. However, before any serious consideration be given to the construction of an expensive facility`in' the��Turtle B�ay ar'ea, tlie problem�of 'ing'res's and egress should be�stud`'ie�d as �at�the present time it was''indicated a'mi�nor accident could cause a tie-up for hours. He then showed a picture taken this date from a bluff on the other side of th�e Sacramento �River and called attention to an area under water when the Keswick Dam releases were at a minimum; only 6; 000 cu. ft. per second. He question'ed the- sp`ending of any'money to beautify this -sec.tion when any substantial release would probably wipe it out. � 25 He then spoke of Mr. Charlton, a gentleman from_another City who has .invested a substantial amount of money in order to provide Redding �with a true regional shopping center. The land is in the City of Redding, located on the south side of Highway 44, east of� the freeway under construction.,r Mr, Charlton had come to the community on an `open and.competitive.market, with .open and .competitive � � •, � . lessees and prospects, to proyide us with a shopping center., ,That he now feels perplexed that a �valuable piece of property wa�s �to.be_ granted tiirtually� free to a competitive shopping center in an area that can take only �so mucli in the way of a shopping center. That Mr. Cha`rlton�did�not object to competition on an open market, whatever the competition might be, however he would like to have had the. opportunity to bid on subject property. The shopping center now under development was� some 24 acres in size, large enough to be a true regional shopping center, and space was �avail'able bf adequate size and with am�le parking spaces. . .. , .- � , Also Mr., Coshow reminded council.that for approximately a decade, .prior to �locating�in their present site Montgomery ylrards had specifically requested per- missio.n of,the City to purchase this precise piece of property - they now have made their investment in a very fine store-in another location.� That wliile no one objected to -any competition he did not feel it was the function to the City of subsidize n�rchants in the same line of business other merchants were in : � . . - _ _ . � ... , _ and with preferential treatment. He was unalterably opposed to City going into the real,estate business by leasing ,� .. . .. . . . : .. .. . .._ �: property for commercial purposes; it was not the function of the City to be in the real estate business. If property was to be sold, ;it should be a flat sale and_any ..leas.e;:. , particularly, a,preferential lease should be .against the grain �of every person in .the community.� Any sale should be predicated that it goes to the highest bidder only, dictated by the limited general zoning laws the City imposes. He did not think•there is enough.interest, on this subject to warrant an`el'ection, � . . : - , � but if an election is called,._ the._proper,t.y;should b,e sold.subject to our general zoning proyisions, to.,the ,�ighest bidder, _Any other. action would be. agains.t . Public interes.t.: _ ,.f ` ... _ _ - ` =. . .: . . c . Mr, Wrn. Antho.ny, ex Mayor of .the City, advised he was before council to pro- test should action be taken to dispose of.City park land: . That in the past_eight years consideration had beer� given to_having`a civic auditorium at,this location; it was his_opinion as an.individual,,, as, a former. councilman,.and ex mayor, that we should continu�e as we have in the pa,st, .to�get the land�f`rom the highway.to the river. He did not.appro_v.e leas-ing this land to_ any. individuaL � "Let them find their own place to_ g,o, there is lots of places" he concluded. � . � _ , , Mr. Lee Lopez, Attorney, stated he represented former City councilmen and mayors; and he,wanted to_set the re.cord straight they assumed that if the prop- erty was sold it will not^be sold to any special group, b�ut that council�would act in the best interests of the City. and get_ the best possible price for the�property. The people he represented, to name a few, were Messrs. Simons, Anderson, Williams, Puryear, Holyfield and Haskell,:.and they did not represent any . special. ir�terest. They. were serious]`y against�the sal,e of public�property.for any private use. The present council's ,pr..edecessors and their predecessor.s had _�:. acquired this property in 1924 for' the purpose of additional sewage facilities and pa:r;ks, . Since�'`that time_�rarious parcels we,re leased, some later sold and b,ought back;:this .was poor. planning, .the.y thought,.at,an eaxlier stage and asked �..the present ,council to have more .foresight. _ _ , � . � _ _ _. ; _ � � That perhaps as councilmen .they had._the right and ,duty to put this matter up for. an election, but they did �not feel�there- is,the.need..to.go this far, The . . _ _ , , _ . �, Council.is the governing body, you will do what 'is right and you.have.been . elected .to do just that. Howev,er, .it was their contention the ZO acres should " be utilized for.governmental and public purpose`s - the land was purchased . � � . - - . .. . .. `originall,y;for a park and should be ;retained as. a.park� 26 � That council recognizes the need for parks and park facilities, and this particular park is centralized to the population in the area to the south; many children can walk to the park without crossing an y thorofare - and it.is in a one car family area. The tennis courts were constantly crowded He had heard a proposal if this area is sold, the City may utilize the area in the vicinity of Turtle Bay for a park, and he had been given to_understand,this.may be subject to flooding... Certainly, the Tur.tle Bay area is not so accessible. . Further, while we are not building an auditorium at this time, the� time may come. when an au.ditoriurn,is needed, and he,personally felt.the time is .now. The Elks Club was no longer available for private groups, and Redding had no facility to take care of these groups. �e had before.him a study made by. a committee in 1960 with respect to the auditorium, the presentations and findings of the Civic �enter Committee, composed of,Robe.rt I'�icker,Sig Kriegsman, Jr. , George O'Brien, Carl;Williams, Wilber 5imons, John 1Vielsen and Ovid Holmes. It. was their recommendation the entire area be used and retained as a civic center for future expansion and to take care of the needs. of the future, and one of these:futur.e needs was. an. auditorium. ,. He.then read.the. recommendation with regar,ds. to.the site .of. the auditor.ium:�. That the. proposed auditorium be situated in .the..area.bounded on.the.west by Highway 99, on the north by Cypress, on the east by Grape and .on the south by. Parkview Avenue. Co.uncilman Krieg.sman interrupted stating record's show that he had voted against this on,the,theory .the pro,per.ty should,not.be used for any use other than com- mercial purposes. It was ascertaine�d this ,rep.ort was dated March 11, 1960. Mr. Lopez then stated regarding the proposed auditorium site in the vicinity of the rodeo grounds in the Turtle Bay ar.ea, he, had been advised once the freeway comes.through there will .be one bridge going over the freeway, 37 ft, wide with a 5.ft.,.sidewalk, 32 ft. .for traffic. This wi11 be the only acce s s to it - the only road going in`will be `a continuation of Athens Av.enue. He wonde:red how it would be.possible,.fox..Ci.ty,to accommodate: the tr.affic. . "`�� Mayor Martin stated the problem has been thought about, and.had been resolved . . . . _,� , .. _. . . _ to councilmen's satisfaction. � . - . .,. , . .. . . .. .. , : i, , . Mr. Les Wilkinson, :1155 C.ypress Street, submitted petitions signed by 53 owners of real prope.rty�and/or registered vo�ers in the City of Redding, requesting the City Council,to allow the people of Redding to vote on the South City Park abandon- me nt. Mr. Lee Lopez submitted petitions signed by 148 persons, opposirig the proposition to lease the present.S.outh City, Park and Tiger Field for th,e purpose of establish- ing.a.shopping cente.r,on.;that,.site: . , �_ , - , Mayor .Martin asked if anyone further wanted to speak, if council wanted to speak, and.no.one replied. . „ , , , . ., _ , . .� , . . . . . MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty the hearing be closed. ; The Vote: ,Unanim;ous Ayes,,_ , , . , . . . _ _ . , . � .. - . At the request of Councilman Chatfield, Planning D.irector Key,es_described the location, approximate acreage and flood elevation of.the Turtle` Bay area north- erly of the Freeway 44 under cons.truction and easterly of the Posse grounds. He further advised an area of anproximately 48 acres or more was located at an elevation considered to be ab:ove the .inundation area anticipated at a floo.d release of 80, 000 cu. ft. per second. Asked by Car1 Williams what coristitutes "considered to be"� Mr. Keyes advi�sed esti�mates were based,upon Bureau. of Reclamation studies and maps, , . Mr. Dashen, U: S. Bureau of Reclamation, stated he would like to clarify the reclamation picture.�shown in the.newspaper xecently. , This was a picture taken in 1953 under,normalx.elease and showedthe_'I1i 'rtle Bay area..high�and .dry; this _. area was. c.onsidered:to. be not.subject to floo�s.:. .The Bureau�ha.s,an obligation . , . . � . � . . to keep the water under.80., OOO .cu, ft., .however you cantt guarantee this, no 27 one could guarantee the weather, but they would do their best. Asked by:Dr. 1Vlartin.if it would be poss�ible .to ascertain how much 1'and would be required t.o elevate this small area subject to flooding, Mr. Dash�en stated it would be possible to figure this. � � � � � ' Councilman Chatfield stated thet�elevation of�water in the �19,58 releases :of�� • 79, 000 cu. ft:� per second was 485. 7 above sea level and the-land elevation � there is 493. The army.hfi.s s'tated' rel'eases might� g.o `to 90`, 0�00 cu. -ft.- per second once every 200 years. Mr. Coshow questioned the legality that pub:lic hearing was closed; he thought if council discu`ssed the matte 'r"it should be within the'public hearing .and asked the opiriion of tlie City Att�orriey: ' ° ' � � � " � ' � �. - , � - ' City Attorney�Murpriy s.tated noth'ing had been said� so far is ilTegal or required ' th`e' re'opening of the publi�c hearing - Council may g.et into matters that require . C .' _ . ' . � - . . - . .� � � tliis,"but�"riot at this stage, ' ' C�ouricilinan��Deririy stated it� was app�.rent from tlie nature of the protests that the resolu'tion�iridicatirig tke intention�to call a special election�has�many im- plications which have°aroused much interest and comments than just calling an election would engender. Mariy .of these people are concerned with the implications and might conceivably withdraw their protests if these misunderstandings were ��� c'lear". �That he was not positive what action council conternplates, however, before motion is made and action talcen, he would like to make his position `clear.' To fail to overrule'protests would�pre�ent council as well as the elect- orate from ta,king any further action in the matter. That he felt the implications should be dealt�;- with openly and there should be sorrie iridication��from cou�ncilrto �clarify�it`s position with reiation to this before the, motion to adopt a resolutiori is adopted. ' Ther'efore;• after <the motion has been'made and passed to overrule� the protests, �lie 'wou�ld' like to mak'e' a�brief " statement to clarify his own thinkirig 'arid perhaps� remove- some of the doubts that may exists in the minds of those who are de'e,ply concerned on the .dis- coritinuance of the Soutli��City�Park. ' ' ' '' � ' ' . - . . '.- •. . _ � � . City Attorney Murphy then read from a section £rom the Government Code relating to the procedure appropriate�to��council at this .time`. Action will .be to oyer-rule protests��this e.veriing, That he could see no provisions for qualifying the over-ruiing of protests insofar as .the issue which is raised by the resolution of intention - the issue of the discontinuance of the use of the land for park purposes. Councilman��Kriegs'mari stated lie woul�d oppose the �reoperiing�of the he�aring unless somebody +had something new to bring up,' otherwis'e �it would only.be � a debate. _ . , . . . � . . , ,_ : . . Councilman De.nny then stated this hearing is in relation.to calling a special election and for no other purpose. That clarification of.these implications of ari election should be made after coun'c'iT has denied`tli'e pro"test's an�l is in a position to authorize the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance rin'accordarice with. Council's wishes covering these points,;that might be misunderstood or about which there might"be considerable feeling.�' ` ' � � � MOTION: Made_by Couricilman Deriny, seconded by CounciTman Moty that protests be over;-ruled. ' � �' ` � Votirig, was as' follows: ' � ' ' A�yes;�� � Couricilmeri - Chatfield;:� Denny, Kriegsman;' Moty and Martin`` " Noe s: CounciTmen - Norie ' ' " ' ' " ' ° " � � Ab.sent: Councilmen - None ' ' ' ' ' �'�`�� Mayor Martin'state'd he would' like to �tak'e�this�`oppo'rtunity, in view of•the tremendous 'in'terest a��stake; to�corigratulatetthe people who`tes.tified tli�is'� `.evening. That'it'was done in a �mo's.t''exeinplary`manner'�and�'showed democratic action. � The're liad been no personal rancor and he was proud to be your rnayor-- the men on this council .were proud to•represent you. .� [,. . �� 28 RE CESS � � � A ten minute recess was called - - � CHANGE IN FIRE ZONING � � - �� Building Official Jack Penix, in a memo to City Council. dated January 15t1� advised-'that Mr: Ira B�lalo'c�k has �appli�ed �or�r:�:�:.Use Permit�.to construc� a �. liquifie.d"petroleurri gas system in Fire Z�one 2,� which is.prohibited under the Uniform��Building Co�le, �19.61 �Edition. �::•Thi`s :use�is- allowed under the-�� Code in Fire Zone 3. � ' � � � � - � � � That_ Mr. Blalock:was�asking •_Cour�czl .to�.change.the ar.ea a�s outlined��o�z a map attached,to hi:s memo_.from Fir_e Zone 2 to Fire Zone 3. ' T-he Fire Chief, the Fire Marshal and he had no objection�s to this change., Further, the Pacifie � 7� Fire Rating Bureau had advised they have no objections. .. . ;_ _ . A copy of a letter'frorn Mss, �Mar.ie�Dockery; ;11.06:Gourt Street, was .submitted for council consideration; .prote-sting .the Use Permit-Application UP=61•-63 by Mr: Blalock. The letter wa�s .written on behalf of the heirs of the estate oi � M-rs. � Teresa Vealia and was. a�fo_rmal.:pr�otest�:for the following reasons: _ Liquified gas distribution plant is.hazar�o�as installation and should not be permitted within this residential.and co:nmercial area The plant will tend to deteriorate the value .of their�prope�rty The installation of this type of enterprise might increase the rate of fire insurance • � • . - , _ , , : ' .� �' ; _ �:� � -. • • � _. . , . Any relaxation of the fire zoning would decrease the standar� of buildings now permitted in �this',area,:':_ . - . = �_ , .. � - ; - � . . It was ascertained fire zone changes.are rnade by Council;. Use Permit applications either approved or disapproved �by the Planning Commission. That the planning Commissior��had suspend'ed�any further di�scussion on�the Use_ Permit-pending Council considerati�on of'rhe fire zone.change. � � . , .. ; ,. �� ., _ . ,. Mayor Martin asked Planning Director Keyes to give council.an indication how the Plarining Gomrnissipn.would act <on Use �ermit_application of-Mr. Ira . Blalock; council will then act on the request for fire zone change, Mrs. Marie Dockery asked to be notified of all pending meetings on this subject. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Recommendations Mr, Ro'pert L. Miller, Chairman of the Traffic and Parleina Commission; sub- • mitted recommendations dated January_9, 1964: . � .�. `�,� �1. The Elks•Glub and/or Mr. Carter and/or other interested parties in this development should be r.equired to develop this r.bad or street _ � _under standar�s to be �eterrnined by the City,. at whic�z time the City � � accepts the� stree.t�and/or road after �dedication .tn tl-�e�City an�l will maintain it the r.eafte r,, • :. - • . �• � Mayor. Martin,asked�t�:at a letter be 3irecte� to�Mr. Carter.advising.him o£ _ this .recommer�dation: :. _ .� " � . .; . �., , _ � � :. ; . .. ; 2. A 12 minute meter ne installed on the east side of Market Stree.t immediately north `of the existing,fire �one at Market:and`Tehama . . � �� Streets. MOTION; Made by Councilman..Kriegsman, seconc�ed by Councilman Moty - , to ap,prove,Recommendation_N:o.,:2.. .,.The ,Vote: Unani•mous�A,yes. , An addendum to the recommendations of the 9th of January was submitted for council consideration, dated Janua�ry 1-7th. In th.is recomme.ndati�on, _the 1�,� Traffic and Parking_Cornmissio�� recornrnended the improYaernent-s on,sou,th Market Street be approved as outlined on Plan '"B". 29 Frank Freeman, Traffic Engineer, outlined proposed improvements under Plan "B" using a large map to illustrate �e sign. He stated the problems had been solved to the satisfaction of all merchants involv.ed in the change; he had no� contact those merchants on south Market Stre�t whose business would not be affe.eted by the proposed cnanges. � _ __ .. .,:. . _ .:.. .,. '_._ , . . , , . , .. . : � . . .._ . ,. . . . Director of Public.Works A,rrie.ss�_stat:ed,he .did not think�.Plan "B.'!.fit's_todays �, � nee_ds;as mucli,as,:it�.doe,s torr}or.r,ow�s�needs;; however, .additional..lighting would � �:ttraet inte_re•st.,to`the�City.and �add, to:d'riving 'saf�ety." The'r.e_had.bQen-no estimate of the cost as yet. , ', ___. _ _, .. . _ _ _ MOTIQN:� 1vIade by Councilinan ChatfieTd, seconded by.Councilman.Moty to ,approve�med'ian treatm.e;nt_of South�.Mar:k�.t S.tr.eet in acc.or:dance:with .Plan "B" as .presented. _ The Vote:. Unanirriou:s Ayes.:. . : . : . . _ ._ '.::. ' . _ : . . • -. , . , ,. .. ... . _ ` , RESOLUTION - Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk Impt. MOTION: Made- by.Councilman,Kriegsman, seconded by:Councilman Moty that Resolu-tion ,IV:o.: .3.222 be.�adopte3,..a resolution of the City.Council of .the_City of Redding..ordering the• coristruction �of.�'certain improvements in c�rtain designated �.5 / locations-on certairi�designated s�treets :in the �City of R'ed'ding, pursuant to Chapter 27 of the Improvement.Act of- 1911. �_ , :. : :. : � Voting. was. as follows: . .,<.; ,. . : �,..' . _ ' : � ,Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Kriegsman, Moty.and Martin Noes: Councilmen = None ; � ' � Absent: Councilmen - None ..,. Resolution No. 3222 orz file in the office of the City Clerk.. . _. ' � � ' (Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Construction Program - Phase 11) RESOLUTION - Acquisition Real Property B.echelli I;�ane.. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsxnan, secon�e� by Councilman Moty that ,. . Resoiution No. 32�23 be. adop.ted, .a resolution of the City.Couricil of the City of � Re.dding firicling, that the pulilic inte�rest �and necessity require .the �acquisition 37 of,certain real ,pxope.rty._in.:fe.e sj.m'p_le. for,a..publi.c .improvemerit; t'o �vit, the � '_ � �� widening of Bechelli Lane, a public stre,e.t, .arid authorizing eminent d�omain proceedin�s therefor. Voting.�was as follows: ' Ay.es: , Councilinen - Cha�tfield; 3Denny, .Kri`egsman,: Moty and Martin = Noes: Cquncilinen - Norie • � � � - � , ' ; � ; � ' Absent: Councilmen � None .. ,. . . . .. . � , ' . A . . . _ .� . . � � , . .. �. . • , Resolution No. 3223 on file in the office of the City Clerk. - RF� AGREEMENT�.:-��Widening.Bech�l�li'.Lane � . � . City A.ttorney Murphy.suomitted 'draft of�an AgrePment.:be'tween 'th:e City�of Redding�an� Sliasta C:ounty, cover'r'ng 'th� 'wid�ening of Bechelli Lane; .he stated ;this had not been .reviewed or approved by.the .County: :It was �iis `r_ecommendation this a�reerrient.be appr,oved and the� Mayor,_b:e authorized �to sign; further, that �� `u any amendment to this agreernent jointly.agree� upon by the City Nlanager, the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney be appr.ove�.. There was considerable dis:cussiorn on� this agreement,: and. courieil-was•advised action should be taken before February l st, Action defer.rerl, pending submittal of agreement in final form for an adjourned meeting tqi:b'e held January 27th. Council then discussed 'the acquisition of one parcel= of "land>for riet payment of $775. 00 cash, City to install curb and gutter at an estimated•cost of $125. 00. MOTION: Made by:Couneilman Chatfield', `'secon'ded by.�Couricilman Denny the City Attorney be directed to prepare�the necessary re�solution for acquisition of land for action next meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. .. � RESO-LUT�ION�- Lease Agreement Clair, A. Hill . - " � Counc�ilmari�•Ghatfield leaves his• council seat. � ' ' � �� .'. .. ; . ; ; ' �� MOTION: Made by Co�ancilman Denny, secondetl by Councilman Kriegsman that Resolution No. 3224 be aclopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving Leas� Agreement between City of Red�ing and �` � 30 Clair A. Hill and Associates for certain land at Benton Airpark. Councilman Moty stated he would vote no on this lease for the same reason he had voted no on the H & H, because in his opinion th� leas� term is excessive. , , . _ . , - " - �Counc�iTrrian Kriegsmari expla'ined the lease term'of.35.years �was for �;-;;,i��•, ..i, , 'ce'rtairi reasons; in ord� 'r•to o'btain`financing it�was riecessary to arrive at a time twice the-time`of th�e amortization toytlie.lending , institution. However, City was protected; 'the lease was for �5` years but every ten years {or fiue y,ears) at the expiration of the � � ' � a.mortization"period; apprais�.l� was made 'of the property and a " 'percentage of` the appraised'value determiried the rerital.�.� It is �only � ' ' -� �35� years th�t�pec�ple could `oUtain 't�ieir financing, he�einphas'ized. Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen -- Denny, Kriegsrnan and Martin No�s: ' � Councilmen�- Moty � � � ` �� � - • : ; . . . Absent':'�C�uncilri�eri - 1Tone ' '� � � � � ' � � �Ab'stain: Councilnieri - Chatfield : ' � � � � �y , ` - ,� � � Resoluti'ori�No. 3224 on file in the office�of the City Clerk. ` � . � .� , . • , : , . . , - RESOLUTION - Subordiriation Agreement Clair A. Hill � `� � � � � MOTION": �Made b`y� Councilman De�iny; secoizded�by Counc'ilmari�Kriegsman „�/� � � � ' �� ;�.:;•:..,� / `thJat'Resolution 1Vo: �3225 be adopte3; �, resolutioii oi the City .Council of the_ jc� City�'o£ Redding auth`o�ri�z'i'rig� the�lVlayor to �xecute.a sub��rdination�agreement witH th�e �United' Califo'rnia `Bank ari�l Clair�A. Hilll and Associates, 'a California � - � ,7��� s� . :-..� Co'rpbrati'ori,iiri'relatio:� to the p 'reznise�s leased un�er that cer"tain�le�a.se� approve�3 } � . . . .. J'�_.'."..•.t '. . . by City Council Resolutio� No. 3224. '� � � Voting was as follows: ` � Aye�s: =' j Cou`ncilrrie� = Dexiny; Krieg`sman, �Moty and Mart'iri' � �� t .. � , : ;:::�.,.� , . _ _,, : Noes: ' Councilmen'- None' , ,,; � , . . , , , . Abs'ent: CounciYmen - None � , , . Abstairi:'C'ouncilmezi =' ChatfieTd '' � � � � � _ _ _ . . �. ..� Resolution No. 3225 on file in th.. office of the City Clerk. � Councilman Chatfield' returned to his counc'il s�eat. � � � ; , ... - ._� • - -- � . -RE AGREEMENT - Collection Speci'al Ass.essments by County .� �� . � ;.J. i .. .: t ; . ,: �, •. _ , . . . � A pro�osed ag�eemerit for'the'collectioi�, by,County of Spec'ial A�ssessments levied u�ider Irriprovement Borid Act��_of 1 91 5 by the City, ;of Redding was sub- . . ,.., � mitted for counc`i�consid'e'ration'witli the'payment by .the City to�the County l.eft blank. . _ . � ,- � � ,� . , _� . _ .i: • , .. � - � �: ,� Directo'r o£ Fi.'nance �`Courtney.advised he had �liscussed proposed agreement with 1VIr. �Miriton who had advised it was the intention of the County to bill the ��� City their actual cost to the County inccollectin� these assessments; that at this=time these .figu'res have not been developed. The 1903=64 sum had been $1, 000. OO hovcr�ver until' the Courity figured tlieir actual cost, it was not�pos�sible to`nebotia'te a current agreemerit, ,:This'�information shoulc�� be available within thirty days�"or le's's." • . ` � . : � � , . , �_ '� _ _ . - ... _ . ... .. ; l. , On motion'of Couricilman Krie�sman; seconded kiy Councilman Nioty, it was� rec;o;mme.nded to approve this agreement subject to a maximum figure of $1, 000, and the Mayor 'pe authorized to execute agreement. � Voting was as follows: � � ` ` �yes; Councilmen - Kriegsman and Ivloty � � � ` � Noes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny and Martin _ , -�, Absent: Counciline'ri - 'Non� ' � ` � � � � ` � �� ''' Councilinan`K"rie'gsman stated�he would vote no 'on �any'docuxnent that� gave a blank check on expenditure. He did not mistrust the Co�znty," he trusted the County; as councilmen we were holders of the people's trust, we should have I 31 control over what we spend. MOTION: Made by.Councilman Chatfield to lay over this itezn. Secon�3ed by Councilman Moty. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. � � MODIFICA TION OF AGREEMENT - P. G. & E. City Attorney MurYphy submitted a modification.,of City's wheeling. agreement with�the Pacific Gas and El�ect��ie Company_. , _The.y�.had, made an�.e.r,r.or in the date that allo�cation be:came:effective, ,which, should. have,been Sep.tember 1, �.� � 1963, not August 1, 1963.' This is the_ onl.y change. .., , . _ .., _ . . . . . . .. . . `:4» . . . . .. . . MOTIOIV: Made by Councilman Deriny,., s.econded by Councilman.Chatfield the Mayor be, authorizecl to, sign amended. letter-agreement with.the.Pacific Gas .�,.: ,. and� Ele.ct ric �Company cover.ing ,this single charige, as,outliried by,the Attorney. The Vote: Unanimous��Ayes. � � � O� � COMMITTEE REPORT - Tur.tle Bay. Area � , . � Mayor Martin called for�a committee repo'rt by'Councilman Chatfield and Councilman Moty on access to Turtle Bay area. �Mr. Chatfiel,d �state,d he .and Mr. Moty had a meeting with Mr. Miles, the fir.st meeting some six to.eight months ago to discuss some of City's problems. Later meetings were held after it was determined City was contemplating.acquir.ing property from .Mrs. Benton and Mrs. Kutras. ���f � � � � It was determined there will be an off ramp from Highway 44 into town, directly into this area with the .capacity of approximately. 1200 cars per hour; in addition , there will be an overpa,ss capable of th,ree_ lanes, of.traffic.,., locally .controlled, with ,a capacity of 2400 car.s �per hour,. or a total of 3.6.00 cars, pe.r.hour.having � access into this' area. � Further lvlr. Miles 1iad.reviewed.the box culvert and �'3 with a slight change in design, with little cost to the highway, there could be cliange's that would be of gr�eat benefit to the eventual owners of the property wlien�tr'affic��war�ranted �it. �� ` . . , -. , - - . , . ; . The Highway Engineers have assured City.we could have; a_ramp directly„on to Shasta Street portion of �tlie freeway directly in�to downtown Redding. T,his will carry 1200 cars per hour; in addition with our.lane control.o.n-the. overpass we have an additional 2400 cars per hour to spr.ead out on Butte St•re.et, Thames Avenue and other streets as well as.to go back on to the freeway. This amounts to an ingress and egress of. 3_600 cars_per hour. . � _ . . �. . r. . • - . .J' . . . Further, the Highway have acquired more right-of-.way. than�they,ac.tually,-.need and if City acquired a smaTl portion of land from the cemetery, we could have a local street constructed in this area not involved in the freeway.- . That City will have-ample room:for pedestrian,, e.,questrian. and bicycle traffic into the area dir�ectly;��`due to tlie fact'Butte and ,Shasta, Streets b.oth overpass Continental and this typ'e .of;traffic;wi1T go under the freeway.without any.c�ntac.t.with the freeway. Also, it was the committeezs suggestion if we do overpass the Southern 'Pacific railroad at Placer""Street it would be wise to extend Placer adjacent to the , Sequoia School property to complete a through way. from Sequoia Street. , , . ,... .. . . : . , . . . . . . .. - ,,. , . . , , .. , . .,. . ,.., _ . ...�:,� _ . i � Councilman Kriegsman stated he would like to make a statement -,�ze..was;thankful � ,r �_ �.. : for the past performance of past councilmen�and past .mayors,,.but times change and we `all' cliange, �Perhaps�many did;not know of the freeway. planned to the ' eas't arid 'w`'est �= elid riot know the Turtle Bay property now under consideration for development. That you can�t live in the past, the present is a constantly changing scene and. we must strive for the future as,we now see it. , Communications' � � � • � � Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control - Application.of the New Wharf, 674 North Market Street l � `� . - 1 . ` . State Dept. of Public Works, John Er` reca, Director,� re Procedural �� Manual for Administration of the Provisions of Collier-Unrah Local Transportation,De.velopment Act. Assurance that Division will . cooperate with cities and counties.