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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1966-01-03 (2) �07 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California � � � May 2, 1966 7:00 P. Me The Pledge of=Allegiance to the Flag was led by Attorney Richard Asbill. Reverend Giles Parish of the Good News Rescue Mission offered the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Chatfield with the following Councilmen present; Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Fulton. - Absent: Mayor Moty� � - Also present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City Manager and Purchasing Director Stewart, City Attorney Murphy, Planning Director Keyes, Public Works Director Arness, Assistant Civil Engineer Hastings, Airports Manager McCall, Traffic Engineer Freeman, � Parks Superintendent Smith, and Recreation Director Nelson � APPROVAL OF..MINUTES: � � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the minutes of t�e regtzlar meeting of April 18; 1966 a-nd the adjourned meeting of April 19; 1966, as mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: • Unanimous Ayes - -� C OMMUNICA TIONS Redding Sof•tba11 Park - A request dated April 26th was received from the Redding Softball League and the Redding 20-30 Club to sell signboard advertising to be displayed�on the ne�vly constructed fence at.Redding Softball Park. The signs are to be removed at the conclusion of the season. This proposal was approved by the Recreation and Parks Commission. a�� � �MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton approving the request�of the Redding Softball League and the Redding 20-30 Club to sell signboard advertising .as outlined above. Voting was as follows: Ayes: - Councilmen - Denny; Doherty, and Fulton � � Noes: � Councilmen - Ghatfield • - - � Absent: Councilmen - Moty Crossing Protection Fund Allocations Resolutions were received from the Public Utilities Commission - allocating funds to the City of Redding from the Crossing Protection Fund. Mr. Arness indicated the City will-receive a total of $28, 487. 50 ���7 � from the Grossing Protection Fund which represents one -half of the City�s construction costs at the five railroad crossings in Redding.. where crossing gates were installed. Shasta College - Street Closirrg = � � MOTION: Made by Co�ncilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny approving the request�of Shasta Gollege to close Eighth Street %�a at Mary Street, May 20, 1966 from 8:30 p. m. until I2:00 p. m. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes � _� � _ ,_ Legislation . � . . ; _ _ � • A communication dated April 22 was received.from Congressman , • Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson thanlcing.Council for their support re a�a • expansion in the Forest Development,Roads and:Trails .System. 108 � .� . Asphalt Cowboys � In a letter to Council dated April 27, the Redding Asphalt Cowboys advise that they will sponsor the West Coast Shows to be presented in Redding, June I through June 5, and request that the City waive �, all fees. _.The location of the West Coast Shows will be the Village Plaza Shopping Center on private property. A Hold Harmless , _ Agreement will;be submitted to the City Clerk. `i�}� MOTION:_;Made_by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the request of the Asphalt Cowboys re Wa.iving of all fees for West Coast Shows, as outlined above. The Vote; , Unanimous Ayes _ _ � .. J��owntown.Mall � _; ,. ` A communication was received from the Downtown Merchants and _ _ � t _ �� _ . ;, ; Property Owners Mall Committee r,e the possibility of obtaining Federal funds to assist in financing a downtown mall. ` , ; Vice Mayor Chatfield requested Planning Director Keyes to assist in setting up a meeting of the Mall Committee and the Redevelopment �i _. , ��;���'r! Agency to determine a course of procedure. The_ IVlall Committee can , th.en report back to C,ouncil. Robert Dicker appeared on behalf on the Mall Committee and urged that a meeting be arranged promptly.;, Mr. Keyes agreed that this would be done as soon as possible. Protest - Variance Permit - H. E. Fritz In a communication dated April 29, 1966, Mr. H. E. Fritz expressed his desire to appeal a decis_ion made by the City Planning Commission f L���4�. on A�ril 26, 1966 in which the Commis sion disapproved the use of a detached:structure at 2475 Waldon Street for,accounting or insurance . purposes, � � _ _ � . MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty;, seconded by Councilman Fulton settirig a Public Hearing pn May 16, 1966 at the hour of 8:00 P. M. _ � for consideration of the appeal re the,variance permit application as . outlined above. The Vote: Unanimous _Ayes Mr. Fritz complained at having to wait an additional two weeks before any action could be taken. He was_advised that.the public hearing is required by law ; PROCLAMATION - Redding Clean-up Week , ` _ Assistant City Manager.Stewart reported that the Redding Junior Chamber of Coxnmerce has requested that May 9 through 15 be proclaimed as Redding Clean-up Week. . The :Jaycees plan to. donate -their time and labor on Sunday, May_1_5 to pick up tr.ash and rubbish, and reguest the use of City trucks to ��� hel,p in this campaign. � , , , , , � _ MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny authorizing the use of City trucks to pick up trash and. rubbish on May 15 and authori�ing the Mayor��a sign,a Proclamation designating May 9 through 15 as�Reddirig Clea�-up Week. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL : , � MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny that Accounts Payable No. 21, warrant nos. 7889 to 8069, iriclusive, in the amount of $109, 404. 39 be approved and paid;_ that Pay_r.oll Register No. 21, warrant nos. 1.969 to 221_l,,,inclusive, in the amount of $59, .184. 60, ���' salaries, for the:period Apri1 3, ; 1966 through:Ap.ril'16,� 1966,: be approved. Total $168, 588., 99. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty 109 DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTIONS Councilman Doherty submitted a report from the City Treasurer showing an j y� amount of $1, 413,,98 collected on accpunt of Delinquent Taxes for the period commencing July 1,_ 1;965 thrbugh March 31, 1966. _ , _ � , SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM :_ City Attorney_Murphy..reported�that the, John A, Bateman Claim for Damages filed March 3I, 1966 has been settled by the Insurance Car,rier in the amount �� 3 of $92. 10. _ , . _ , . : _ CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES - 1st.hearing_ . . :. . - , �.. Helen Fay Generes (2 claims) filed 4/21/66 _ Frances:A.11en, filed 4/28/66 _ �_;_ _, �_ MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton ` _ that the Claims for Damages filed by,Heleri Fay Generes on ,4/21-/66 and �� 3 by Frances Allen on 4/28/66 be referred to the City Attorney and the Insuranee: Ca,rrie�r., ..and th�e City Clerk .be instructed to reset the claims on the Agenda�=�for.Jurie..6,_ 1966, The .Vote: Unanimous Ayes . ; OR;DI�NANCE�- RZ-9�66 --Grange, So. Market and S. P, •R. R: • MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton �t� !a that full reading of Ordinance No. 844 be waived, and the City Attorney be instructed�to scan same. , The� Vote,: Unanimous Ayes , MOTION: -Made by Councilman D_enny, seconded b_y Councilman Fulton that Ordinance No. 844 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. . - � i � � :' � _: _�:_� _ Voting was a� follows;� � � � :- � � � � _ ;. ._ �_�. Ayes: �' Gouncilmen - .Chatfield,�Denn}�,�:Doherty, and Fulton, Noes:� - � - Councilmen -�_Nons � , ; � Absent: - '�= - �ouncilmen - .Moty � � , : :. ,. . �� : Ordinance No. 844 on file in the office of the City Clerk . . - . . � ... . _._ , . . � � , _ ' _ � : ._ � RESOLUTION - Rodeo Week- �- - � � � -- - ' . _ • . ��: MOTION: Made by Councilman �'ulton, second'ed by Cou�cilman;Denny that Resolution Noe 3675 be adoptedy�a resolution of the City_Council of the City of Redding pertaining to the Shasta County Sheriff°s Posse Annual Rodeo-Week-Ce-le-bration.- � � , j��7 Voting was �as follows: � � � � - - _ �- Ayes: - � � Councilmen - Chatfield, .Deriny, Doherty, and Fulton Noes: � �= Gouncilmen�-.None�- - . � � . __ . . Absent: � � Councilmen -�Maty. _- _ _ � : i. �: �- -: : � Resoluti�on�No. 3675 on fil�e in the,.offi_ce of the City_Clerk. . , � �_ RESOLUTION- - re Loadirig Zone- - - ' ' � � �' _ . . � MOTION�:'.: ade .by Councilrrian Doherty,��.seconded by Councilman Fulton thai Resolution�No, 3681 be adopted, a;_resolution of the City Council of the City of.Redding rescinding Resolution No. 3382 estab.,_ lishing a Passenger Loading .Zone on a portion of_East,Street in the _ City of Redding. . � _ _ . ,. _ ._ Voting was as follows: l � �j � Aye s: � �- Councilmen =-�Denny, Dohe rty,�.Fulton,, a,nd .Chatfield. Noes: �- � -Councilmen -. None : � ; � _ _ ;� _ Absent: � � - Councilmen.- Moty' � _ � v_ �_ . �. . __.. � , .. A _ � _ Resolution No. '3681 -on fil.e in the_office� of the' Cit,y�,Clerk; _ .- , . , � _ � : _i � :, _ � _ _ _ � . � _ _ iio RES OLU TI ON - P�r ohibiting P.a rking; MOTI ON: Made by Gouncilman _Denny,� seconded-by C'ouncilma.ri Doherty that Resolution No. 3682 be adopted, �a resolution of the, City Couricil of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on a portion of Akard Avenue. Voting was as follows: . � I3 � Ayes; Councilmen - Denriy, Doherty, �Fulton, and ChatfielcL ' .. Noes: � - Councilmeri - 1Vone ; . - . . . Absent: Councilmen - Moty . ' . Resolution No. 3682 on file in the offic.e:of the City Clerk ' RESOLUTION - Personnel Rules - ' _ City Attorney Murphy submitted the proposed resolution establishing personnel rules in the field of employer-employee relations and advised that all of the chariges�approved.by Council_at.the :xegular meet'ing of ��a � April 18t1i are incorporated in this document. . ,. " . � _ The City Clerk reported that the amended resolution had ,been posted on the door of the Council Chambers five days prior tp this meeting. The following persoris appear.ed.before Council with regard to.this proposed re s olutiori; , , " - � :. . , . .. . Frank Wood, Teamsters Union; _advised that the Teamsters,.Union has no objection to taking a loyalty oath. Mr. Wood requested that this be made a part of the record although the loyalty oath clause ''has�'been r�moved �from the resolution, . _ _ J. H." "Pete'' Oc°hs;�Teamsters Union, prote.sted th.e clause , restricting police officers from joining any employee_ organizations other than those composed solely of peace officers. Mr. Ochs stated 35 Redding police offic�rs .had signed ple,dge cards_with the Teamsters Union. He also stated there should be no concern re strikes as federal and state law prohibit strike's, in municipal , organizations. Attorney Werner Ahrbeck, representing Redding police officers, Maurice Finn;iBuilding�Se:rvice Employe.es�. iJnion, Local 22, and Dal Graham, =City ofJRedding -Employees' Assn,; voiced protests :re ' restrictions placed on:police office.r,s. , � � Mr. Lou Grush, appearing as an interested citizen, questioned whether City employees are paid enough. Mr. ;Grush suggested th��Ivlayor for.-m a committee ,at..large. to-recommend to Gouncil : wages' for City employees. The committee would be composed of a cross section of the community; i. e. ,-union.leaders, lawyers, . - , housewives, etc. Mr. Grush said he thinks organized labor has its place in.private�industry but:not in_municipal government. _ Councilman Fulton stated he feels the police officers should be free to join any orgariization of their choic�e and he thinks the clause re nq strike is-too 'strong: �-City Attor:ney Murphy said that a 'strike against _ a municipal organization i�s illegal according to present State :law�and: . the wording in the�re"solution is_merely an acceptance by, the union of _ � the present State law. . _. Councilman'Denny� c�omrnented that in :restricting police officers from: joining a union Council did not intend in any.way to deprive the police ; officers from any recourse that other City employees might have to:� appeal to Council and to obtain improvements in working conditions, insur.ance, salaries, etc. Council�s_ concern, .according to lyir, Denny, is that in the particular case of the law enforcement officer it is not desirable for them to affiliate with an organization that has affiliations with many other classes of workers; that it is not desirable for thos� 111 who are charged with the responsibility of.,enforcing the law to haye 'any affiliation that might compromise, thei,r. performance :when..enforcing _the law*, Mr. Denny believes that Council wi�ll be very concerned in the matter of granting benefits or adjusting sala-ri�e.s for pqlice,officers be- cause of the restriction in the resolution. Councilman Doherty concurred with Councilman Denny's views, Councilman Chatfield added.that he does-not belieye the. police officers will receive fewe;r benefits because they do n.ot.belong to a� union, :. - . During the discussion it was suggested that the second to last line on " page 2 of the resolution be amended to read "employees may form, _ j oin, or..participate in employ,ee organizations -------" MOTIONs Made by Councilman Denny, sec .onded by.Councilman Doherty that Resolution No. 3683 be adopted as interlineated, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing personnel rules in the field of employer-employ.ee.rel,ati:ons, in accordance with Section 2-2.;1 of the $edding `City Code, and pursuant, to authori.ty pr.ovided by Govern- ment Cod�� Sections 3500 - 3509. ' � , . . � � � � ; Voting was as follows: . ; : , _ -, .; , . „ . ,_ _ , .., . � . . Ayes: Councilmen - D.enny, Doherty, and Chatfield Noes: �Couricilmen -�Fulton - - � . . Absent: Councilmen - Moty . � , . . , , , Resolution .No. 3683 on file in,the office,.of_the City Clerk, � .. , At this meeting Attorney Werner Ahrbeck filed a letter�with the -City,. Clerk stating he had been requested:by the. Redding P.eace Officers Association to represent them during budget considerations relating to salaries for the fiscal year 1966-67, and asked that he be-notified in advance of the appro- priate time and place of deliberations. Vice Mayor Chatfield declared a five minute recess at .this time, after which the meeting reconvened. . . , WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE OF CITY - Riverland Estates Subdivision This item was tabled until the meeting�of May_ 16th. . � _ ��� _ . . �. . . - • ; � .. .. AWARD OF BID - Electrical Insulators Purchasing Director;Stewart submitted the analysis and recomrnendation re Bid Schedule No. , 366 .for electrical insulators which stated it is the recommendation of the City Manager and the Purchasing Director that the bid be awarded to Independent Engineering Re.presentatives of Oakland. , Mr. Stewart noted,that the insulatoxs to be supplied are BULLERS brand, imported from England; however,; the City Attorney has confirmed; the. ... � legality of an import purchase. He further stated.that subsequent to . receipt of the bid in_the amount of.$6, 098. 9g,a lettex had been received a`�� from Independent Engineering Representatives of Oakland advising there would be a reduction in the,price, quoted and the new.firm price .-is - • $5, 273. 78. IVIr.._.Stewart i.ndicated that this was: the only bid received, MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, , seconded.,by. Councilman Denny that the recommendation of the City Manager ;and,the.Purchasing Director be accepted and that �Bid Schedule No. 366 be awarded ta Independent Eng�ineering Representatives of_Qakland�,on their. bid of $5, 273. 78. Voting was as follows: . , • . Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty i�i�2 � RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds - Redding Softball �Park Recreation. Director Merritt Nelson submitted a request for a supplernerital appropriation� of $2400 to accornplish Softball= �ark li•ghting improvcment,` T.t was pointed out that�the��original• calcu-lation as to_the cost of improvexrients was in error , and the $800 which was_thought to be-avai_labl�e in the present budget is not available, . . . . . . � ,. , .. . ...t,.,.. �. . . i " _ , . _ . �`��- MOTION: Made .1�y Cou�ncilman�Denny, seconded by-Counci-lrrian Doh'erty � Z-�� that Resolution No. 3684 be adopted,�. a resolution `af�th�e City Couricil-�of � the City of Redding appropriating funds for the improvement of the Redding Softball Park and authorizing the �tra�nsfer of funds th�erefor. '_ � Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty;� Fulton, and C�ia-tfield � Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: � Gouncilmen`- Moty . ' - � . , . ..,. , ' �.., , �,, ;I_�.. . . , . . , ; . .... , LEASE -� L: A. Butzbach • � . � � ' � �' � � � Airports Manager McCall�submitted the re-commendation of the Airports Commission to lease a portion •of Reddi�ng=Munieipal �Airpor.t (approxi- _ mately 200 acres) to L. A. Butzbach for gra,zing�purposes for_ $75. 00 a, year, Mr. Butzbach leased the same area last year. :` � ` - " - � I� . _... . . � . � _ , . . . :c:c` .._ .. . �__ i ��, MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty; seconded by�Councilman Denny approving the recommendation of the Airports Commissiori�re leasing a portion of Redding Municipal Airport to Mr. L. A. Butzbach for $75. 00 per year, and the Gity Attorney- be instructed to prepare the _� necessary document. Voting was as follows: � � - - �;'` „-��" �:: .' - . . � � Ayes: � Couneilmen - Denny; Doherty, Fultori; 'and Chatfield � Noes: Councilmen None -' �` Absent: Gouncilmen - Ivloty ' � PUBLIC WORKS PROGRESS REPORT Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Progress Report for the month of April, 1966. Mr. Arness advised Council that Redding�is safety record when compared with cities of similar size is as follows: ��� . Year 1963-64 • 46 cities - Reddirig placed'�43 ' ' � ` ` � Year 1964-65 42 cities - Redding placed 39 Councilman Fulton inquired re the status bf tlie tennis cburts'at'Sequoia- School and was advised they should be completed by fall. • Councilman Fulton asked Traffic Engineer Freeman about tlie�one=way street at the Post Office and Mr: �Freeman s'aid Postma�s-ter'�Miller ';'does� not want to move the box �from�its present location as'it wouTd'mean 'Post'� Office employees would have to cross the"streeti to empty tlie box. ''Mr;�� ' Miller hopes the street can be made one-way�northbound. ` �• � ' RESOLUTZON= Freeway Maint�enance Agreemerit � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny; seCond�ed by -CouriciTman Fulton_ . that Resolution No. 3685 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City�of Redding approving a certairi'Freeway' Maint''enance Agreement between tlie City of Red'ding and tYie'Di'visiori of'Highways of tHe State�of � �� California regarding'the xnaintenance di the'Butte Str'eet Ove"rcrossing and autho'rizing tHe Mayor to execute same in behalf of the City.'� ' � Voting was as follows: ' '' `' ' Ayes: � Couricilmen = Den`riy; Doherty,' Fulton;� and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None y Absent: Councilmen - Moty ' '�� Resolution No. 3685 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 113 McDONALD MORTUARY CHAPE,Z.., - Ap.peal from.Administrative assessment , : , -., : _. , t ,of sewer and water�connection charges� Councilman IDenny abstained froin discussion and voting:on tHis item. � '�- Decision on this item was he.ld over from the Council meeting' of April� 18th. Council again reviewed the matter,, and Assistant Civil Engineer Hastings explained the,charges were based on�the required parking under the zoning code toge;ther w:ith` the:area .occu.pi.ed by. the mortuary as:�beirig a logi�cal divisible por:tion�of this. la:rge_.unusually_shaped parcel: � .City=Attorney-' Murphy advised Council that an appraisal had been obtained from�Robert Townsend.as to the:fair�market vaIue of the easement received=in 1957 from the owners of the former non-profit Red`ding Cemete'ry.� 1VIr: ,Town- send placed a ,value..on the .easement in .1957 of� $275. 25. .It was established � that the�City expe'nded,,$�16,5: OO :in e.onsideration of the easement. . __ . ��Z' Appellant's .attorney', :Richard J. As-bi11,• and:�appeTlant:.Rudy Ba'1ma ex-' . pressed their vie.ws and Councii�posed -several questi�ons, ��following�which Councilrnan Doherty proposed the following compromise: That sewer and water conriection charges be c.omputed upon 'th�e ba's.is�of'165 feet of -fnontage and a gross-ac:r,eag.e` of:one acre with trunk sewer fees to be�_establish�ed at . the fee per acre existing :at the time of,the original appTication for. a•building perm'it to wit: $3�78. 06 per.�.acre.: . - � - � - MOTION: It was moved by Councilman Doherty, seconded.'.by Councilman Fulton that.the sewer .and water: connection cliarges assessed for connections by McDonaldts Mortuary Chapel be calculated according to the proposed compromise. ' �, •� Voting was as follows: Ayes: . _ . Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and' Chatfield - � . Noes:' ' - ' � �C�ouncilmen �-�:None � � � � : Absent: �• '' Councilmen. - Moty � � ;'� - Abstain: � �Council•men - Deriny ' ' • _.. . . , , . . . r . 'i . . , NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Restroom Facilities at Redding Municipal Airport Public Works Director`Arness advised Council that the contractor has satisfac.to.rily completed all items of work on the restroom facilities,at Redding Municipal Airport, Bid Sche_dule No. .355, and requests Council to. accept�the improvements on this pr_oject and'ins,truct the City__Clerk to file � )� the Notice of. Completion. . . • . _. � � _ . � _� ,. . �, , . . . � . MOTION: Made by Councilman Dohe.rty, seconded by. Coun cilman Fulton accepting the impr-ovements of the restroom facilities at Redding Municipal Airport and instructirig.the.Gity .Clerk to fiTe the Notice 'of Completi;on. . The Vote:.,..Unanim�ous.Ayes _. _ .. � � DRIVEWAY.STANDARDS..• .: ,� . . � . ; � � _ _ Public Works Director Arness submitted suggested Driveway Standards _ together with changes proposed by Traffic Engineer Freeman and Council- man Chatfield., M�r.. Arries's stated`that� the Sfiasta County Public Works �l� Department has reviewed the standards and is in basic accord, as is the City of•Anderson. After reviewing the standards, it was decided to table the matter to the meeting of May lbth for refinements, NOTICE �OF .COMPLETION == ;Installation�of�water'mains - G.randview Ave. , et al Publ'ic Works Dir,ector.Arnes:s-advised Council that the 'contractor has satisfactorily c.ompleted all items of w.ork on installation of_water mains in Grandview Avenue, in the Seventh Day.Adventist,Chtirch property, and in Caldwell Memorial. Park, Bid Sehedule No. 351, and :requests Council � to accept the project as being satisfactorily completed.and instruct the _ ��� City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. _ -114 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty accepting tlie. installation of water mains in Grandview Avenue, in the Seventh Day Adventist :Church property, and in Caldwell Memorial Park as being satisfactorily completed and instructing the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion:. The -Vote;� �Unanimous:Ayes ' � RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - Sewe.r line. . : ._ . _ . Public Works Director Arness submitted the_ r.ecommendation of the . Department _of Public Works, re�,right-of-way acquisiti�on for a sewer line in connection with Use. Permit Application UP-24-66. " The applicant has requested permission to construct a four=plex, and propos:ed to construct �. 4" s.anitary sewer line. in Magnolia� Avenue to connect to the City sewer line. ,Mr,.� Arness outlined reasons�why it�would� be rnore ;� I`� beneficial to.place the sewer lirie alorig the r_ear lot lines of �the property� ' on the east side of Magnolia. It is the recommendation of the Department of Public Works that the City acquire the easement�s�:at this time. 'A sketch � show'ing the. necessar,y easements was submitted to Council. � . . ,. .. . . . , - . . _ � , . , . MOTION: Made by Councilman:Denny, seconded by�Councilman Fulton that the City Attorney and the Director of:Public Works be authorized. to_negotiate for acquisition of property at,th�e -rea 'r�lot lines as shown on the sketch and be authorized to expend the necessary man'ey 'for. prelimin- ary title reports. Voting was as follows: , . . . - � � � ' : Aye.s: _ Councilmen - Denny, :Dohe rty,. Fulton, and Chatfield Noes; Councilmen� - None ,. _ . . ' � Absent: Councilmen - Moty . - GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT AND A.GREEMENT. .- re'Outfall Sewer Line MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty approving the Grant of Easement and Agre.ement between the County of .. _ .�..��, Shasta and the City of Redding, and author:izing the� Mayor �to sign said" document on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes _ �: . .. _. . , . � . TURTLE BAY - Kutras.Acquisition '- Ballot Proposition" ' " � . City Attorn:ey'Murphy advised Council he has b.eeri iri cbritact with the firm of Or:r.ick, Dahlquist, Herringtan & Sutcliffe .with-respect to drafting,the ballot p'roposition�involving .the:Kutras Acquisition for submission to the L� �C� electorate at the November General Election. Mr. .Murphy stated that ODH&S has quoted a maximum fee of $1500 for this service and he requests Council approval to e�nter into a contract with said firm. MOTiON:� Made by Councilman Doherty; seconded by. C.ouncilman Fulton . that the City Attorney be authorized to enter into a contract with the firin of Orrick, Dahlquist, Herrington & Sutcliffe re drafting of necessary documents for the ballot proposition concerning the Kutras acquisition � • - ..... . _. . . . - at a maximum fee .of $.1500..- .. . _ � . . . � ... , � ° , - . Voting was as follows: . ,. . � _ ,: _ � ;. . � ; . , Ayes: _.: Councilmen - Denny,_ Doher.ty, Fulton, and Chatf'ield Noes: . Gouncilmen._= None . .. � � , � . .. � , Abserit:,� •� _ Councilmen - Moty.• ., . . . . � , � � � ' RESOLUTION - Lake Blvd. Construction Agreement MOTION:.� Made by Councilman,Denny,. seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. .3686 �be .adopted, a resolution of the.City Council of the City of Redding approving .a certain agreemerit for-.joint financial. participation in the�County Share of grade separation structure at the Southern Pacific Railroad. and Lake Boulevard and authorizing the _ ,y �� execution:thereof by the :Mayor. � . . . '. ' , ` _ , _ Voting was as follows: . �. . . . . ' �. � • Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 3686 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1�5 .. RESOLUTION - Grant of Easement by P. G.:,&E. - Outfall seu�er line MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 3687 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a certain grant of easement by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for an outfall sewer line and authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor, Voting was as follows: �� Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield , Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Resolution No. 368? on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Agreernent with P. G. &E, re widening of Thames Drive MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 3688 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a certain consent to common use agreement , with Pacific Gas and Electric Company pertaining to the widening of Thames Drive and authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Chatfield Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - Moty ��� /� - . Resolution No. 3688 on file in the office of the City Clerk. . � RESOLUTION - T,ransfer of Fun�s - in Butte 'St. -Thames Dr. -Washington Ave. Arterial St. Improvement & Water Extension Councilman Chatfield abstained from discussion and voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty that Resolution No. 3689 be adopted, a resolutio.n of the,City Council of the City of Redding appropriating additional funds for construction of that certain public works project known as the Butte Street-Thames Drive- . Washington Avenue axteria.l 'str.eet improvement and the related water ��� � utility extension praject and authorizing the transfer of funds therefor. Voting was as follows: � Z� Ayes: Councilmen - Denriy, Doherty, and Fulton Noes: Councilmen - None , . � _ , Absent: , Councilmen - Moty � ; � Abstain: � Councilmen - Chatfield � Resolution No. 3689 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS � _ . Application of Jack D. & Suzanne Lefort (Roaring .20's Pizza) for � ?y , � Aicoholic Beverage License , ' ICCCNC Minutes of Meeting of Apri1, 1966 in Alturas . 1 � � Just prior to adjournment of.the mee.ting Couneilman Dohe�rty.commented , that he hoped the new personnel rules would be given a fair trial. He stated that he' feels certain Council will`view these rules with an open mind and if they don't work they can be revis�ed. � , ADJOURNMENT � There being no further business, at the hour of 11: 10 P.M. , upon the motion of Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty, the. ' meeting was adjourned. . �