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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1965-02-15 32 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California , February 15, .,1965 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Bob Stewart, Assistant City Manager and:Director of Purehasing Reverend Virgil Hutchesori, Pastor of the Church of the Nazarene offered' the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mot,y and the following Coancilmen were present: Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty. Also present were City Manager Cowden, Purchasing Director and Assistant City Manager Stewart, City Attorney Murphy, Director of Public Works Arness, Planning Director Keyes, Parks Director Smith, Assistant City Engineer Jack Lang, 'and Bob Miller, Chairman of Traffic and Parking C ommi s s i on.� , , A PPROVA L OF MINUTES . , . MOTION: Made b,y Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Counci�lman,Hummel that the minutes of the regular meeting of February lst and the minute.s yof the adjourn•�d meeting of February 4th be approved as mailed to zach of the ca�ancilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes COMMUIVICA TIONS Lake Redding .Golf Course Mr. Richard Goo3win, Proprietor o� the La�e Redding Golf Course rzquested permission to p�.rk a mobile home on the golf co•arse as a caretaker�s quarters to deter b,arglaries and vandalisms which have been occurring. ��'� City Attorney Murphy advised that under present ordinances such a request could not be granted. At the present time occuppied trailers can be located only in a trailer park. He further state�l there has been some thought given to possibly changing the ordinance to accomodate such types of business as Lake Redding Golf Course. Councilman Denny suggested that the Plannirig Commission study such an ordinance change and submit a report at the next regular Council meeting. A ction on the reque st was tabled:until that time. Yellow Cab Company �� `'/ � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Hummel �� appr�ving request of Yellow Cab Company for renewal of seven cab permits ��' for the year 1965. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Redding Cab Company ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman /�j;r �- J ;::;,-Hummel approving request of Redding Cab Company for renewal of � ��=� five cab permits for the year 1965. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Asphalt Cowboys and Sheriff's Posse Requests Mike Morgan, Top Puncher of the Asphalt Cowboys, appeared before the , Council with the following three requests: � #1 Designate May 17 through May 23 as Rodeo Week in the City of Redding �� /�� with permission to block �ff Yuba Street between Market and Pine Streets from Monday, May 17 until Sunday morning, May 23, for Roaring Gulch activities. ` 33 MOTION: _Made by. Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Hummel that Request #1 as outlined above be approved. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes _ � � #2 Permission to present West Coast Shows Carnival -in Caldwell Park. Mr. Morgan stated that moving the location to another site (off the - � highway)�lessens the amount of money they derive from the .Carnival. Mr. Morgan was advised that Council had established policy to deny requests for use of parks for carnivals. It was brought out by Parks Director Smith that upgrading of Caldwell Park is now underway, and if the Coun�cil were to grant this �request-it would delay the planting of trees ;and other improvements. The Posse Grounds was suggested as an alternate location:. �� MOTION: Made by Councilman•Chatfield', seconde'd by"1Vlayo"r Moty tliat Request #2 of the A sphalt Cowboys and Sliasta Coiznty�Slieriff's � � Posse re� carniva,l location be �denied: ' Voting was as follows: � "� '' Ayes; Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Hummel, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - Fulton � ' " � ' � � •� Absent: Councilmen := None � ' � � '. � � MOTION: Made by Couneilrriari Hummel;' sec'onded by Coancilman Chatfield that the Posse Grounds be approved as an altern�.te site for the West Coast 5hows Carnival. The Vote: Unanirnous Ayes #3 Request permission to hold a street dance, Thu•rsday night, May 20, 9:00 P. M, to Midnight MOT�ION: Made by Gounc'tlman Denny, seconded by Cou�ncilman�Fulton that Reque st #3 of the A sphalt Cowboys arid'Shasta County She riff's Posse re street dance be approved as outlined above, with the under- standing that such dance will be supervised by members ,of the� A sphalt Cowboys and the Sheriff's Posse. The Vote: Unanimous, Ayes : California Council of Federated American Indians This agency requested� a temporary permit�to solicit relief items and +1� funds for In�3ian flo�d victims. Hovvever, inasmuch as only direct mail ��' and radio campaign will be used •to solicit, no formal Council action i's needed and City Manager Cowden was directed to so advise the agency. Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Assn, - Request for In,fo. � - The request from this Association for information re picnicking facilities �-�'' � in Redding was referred to Parks Director Smith.� Redding Youth Baseball, Inc. - Request for financial assistance Mayor Moty appointed the following committee to take this request.under ,� 4i� advisement and present a recommendation to Council at the reg.ular . �� ' nzeeting on-March 1, 1965: Councilmen Chatfield and,Hummel,. and City Manager Cowderi, � � PUBLIC HEARING - Assessment District No. .1963-1, Riverview Project The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the Public _Hearing on Assessment,District No. 1963-1, Riverview Project, City of Redding. � � . . y�'Y�" The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Filing A s se s sment A.ffidavit of Posting�Votice of Filing A s se s sment A ffidavit of Publication - Notice of Filing of A s se s sment 34 Mayor Moty ascer:tained there were.no written protests and there we re no prote sts from the floor, MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman . Fulton that the public hearing be close3. _ Voting was as follows: � . . . Ayes: Gouncilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Bond Counsel Mr. Eugene Sturgis advised_Couneil that an error exists in Assessment,#30 in the amount of $112. 8:0. MOTION: Made by Coancilman Chatfield,, secanded �ay Gounc.'tlman Fulton that overcharge on Assessment #30 in the amount of $112. 80 " be paid by the City of Redding. � V.oting was as follows; _ „ , _ Ayes: Councilmen. - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty Noas; Councilmen - Non� Absent: Councilmen - None , . , � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Hummel that Resolution No. 3396 be adopted, a resolution confirming assessment. Voting was as follows: A:yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None . Re,solution No. 3396 on file in,the office of the City Clerk EA.ST AND PLACER STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Mr. Miller, Chairman of the Traffic and Parking Commission, submitted th� Commission's recommendations re East and Placer Streets, that garking,be_prohibited on East Street for a distance 50 feet north and 50 ' fe2t south of its intersection with Placer Street. It is felt that greater visi- bility for bo�h traffic ax�d pedestrians would alleviate the pe�lestrian crossing pr�blem at this intersection. ; %�� Councilman Fulton does not believe that this is the answer to the problem � and suggested that a, vertical sign be placed at the crosswalks stating !'Stop.When Pedestrians in Crosswalk. " , , After considerable discussion it was decided to table this matter until the City Attorney can research the problem of legality of such signs. The matter will then be referred back to the Parking and Traffic Commission for recommendation., PEDESTRIAN ISLA.NDS - Eureka Way , , � Mr.. Miller reported that originally the Traffic and Parking Commission thought pedestrian islands ;on Eureka near the Shasta High School were the best solution to the safety problem existing at such intersections. However, after much study and discussion it is the Commission's opinion that a semi- i ��' actuated traffic signal at the intersection of Eureka Way and Magnolia Avenue is the proper approach to thas problem. City Attorney Murp�y �ubmitted the resolution which had been drafted re the proposed pedestrian islands and also presented a communication from Traffic Engineer J. E. Wilson of the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways„ approving said resolution. 35 MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that this matter be referred back to �he Trafficand Parking Commission with instructions to contact Mr. Herbert Miles, District 2 of the State Division of Highways re�a joint traffic study� to determine the type of signals to �e used on Eureka Way near the High School, with theCity to :participate 50Tfo in the total cost of such signal. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ` � � A PPROVA L OF CLAIMS A ND PA YROLL MOTIOIV: Made by Coancilman Hummel, secon�led by �ouncilman Chatfield , that Accounts .Payable Register No. 16, warrant nos. 1993 to 215I, inclusive, in the amount of $128, 595. 17 b� approved and paid; that Payroll Register No. 16, warrant nos. 22377 to 22607, inclusive, in the ax`nount of $52,`118. 56, salaries, January 24, 1965 through February b, 1965, be approved. Total $180, 71`3. 73. � ` Votin was as follo�ws: Ayes g Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty ��J- Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � � TREASURERtS REPORT Councilman Hummel, Fin�.nce Committee, subinitted report sho'wing Total ,/� Treasarer�s Accountability for the month ending January 31, 1965 to be � � � $1, 801, 282. 23. � . _ CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES -.��.«.�_—._.�Y� < - S. B. and Thora J. Milisich � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Denny that Claim for Damages filed by S. B. and Thora J. Milisich on 2/5/65 be referre3 to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Larrier, and the �;I��' City Clerx be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda for March 15, 1965. The Vote: Unax��mous Ayes Mrs. Winifred G. Barry � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by `Coun��ilman ➢enny that Claim for Daxnages filed by Mrs. Winifred G. Barry on 2/11/65� j 1%.�� be referred to the City Attorney and the City Insurance Carrier, and the Gity Clerk b� instructed t`o reset the Claim on the �.genda for March 15, 1965. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes - � __ __ � _ _ RESOLUTIOIV - Transfer of Funds " � ` MOTION: Made by Councilman �Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Hummel that Resolution No. 3397 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the )' City of Redding authorizing the transfer of certain funds to provide for the / 1 purchase of new chai `rs for the City Council ChambPrs. Voting was as follows: � � Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, an�l Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � � ` Resolution No. �3397 on file in the office of the City`Clerk ORDINANCE NOa 7t32 - Establishment of C-O District � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny; seconded by Councilman Chatfield that the full reading of Or�.inance No. 782 b� waive�l and the 'City Attorney , be directed to scan the same. The.Vo':e: Unanimous Ayes %�� 1VIOTION:I Made by Coa:nctlman Cliatfield, secande�l by Coancilxna.n Hummel that Ordif�ance No. 782 be adopted, an ordinance �i the City Council of the City of Redding' amending the Re�iding City Code, 1959, as Amen�ed, by ac�dina Sections`30=7. 5,' 30-7. 6, 30-7. 7, 30-7. 8, 30-7. 9, 30-7. 10, and 30-7. 11, pertaining to the establishment of an Office District or C-O District 'n Redd�ing. ` � ` ` � � � Vo�ing was as follo�ws: Aye s; Coancilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - No:�e Ordinanc� No. 782 on file in the office of the City Clerk 36 ORDINA NCE NO. 788 - State Employee s' Ret'irement System MOTION:- Made by Councilmari Denny, secanded by Councilman Fulton that the full reading of Ordinance No: 788" be waived and the City Attorney be directed to�scan the same. The Vote: Unanirrious Ayes MOTION: Made by Coancilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Ordinan.ce No. 788 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the . City.of Redding authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City ` � Council and the�Board of Administ`ration of t�e' California Sta�e Employees' � � , �� Retirement System. � � ' ` ` ;r- � Voting wa,s as follows: � ` J ' `' � � � ` ` Ayes:� � Councilmen - �hatfield, �Denny, Fulton, I-�ummel, and`Moty Noe s: Cou.ncilmen - None • ' _ ' ` � Absent: Councilmen - None 1` F � � � � � . �--- , - � �� Ordinance No. 788 on file in the office of the City Clerk � � RESOLUTION - One-Way Street (Shasta between Pine an� Market) MOTION: Made by Councilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Resolutio�� No. 339� be. adopted, a resoTutiori.o�`the City Coanc�:l of the City af Re�di`ng establishing 5hasta Stree� as a`One-Way Street between i �� Pine Street and Market Street in the City of Redding. ' ' ` ` .,�'� Vo*ing was as follows: Ayes; Coancilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty �T:oe s: Coancilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ' ' ' - . � � � Resolution No. 3398 0��. file .in the office of the City Clerk ' � GENERAL PLAN - Planning Functioris and Scape of 701 Application A report of the Committee on Planning Functions and the General Plan was submitte�l and Planning Director Keyes summarized the contents of the re- port. Mayor Moty and Councilman Hummel both stated the report was ex- cellent and they were in agreemerit with the recommendations. MOTION: Made vby Councilman Hummel, seconded by�Councilman Fulton ��-'� that the recommendations of the Special �orrinzittee as contain�d in their report dated February 9, 1965 and entitled`"Planning' Functions,' General Plan, and Scape of 701 Application,. " be adopted. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman`Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Hummel that the City should proceed with application for a. 701 'Grant and that this be prepared by the firm of Williams, Cook, & Mocine, base�l on the recommenda- tions contained in,the report referre�d to above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes WA TER CONTRA CT - `Bureau of Reclamation � City Manager Cowden reported on his recent trip to Washington with water consulting attorney Martin McDonough and consulting erigineer Joe Patten � re negotiations with the Bureau of Reclamation for a contract to insure a ,� �'-'' permanent municipal water supply��for Redding.� Mr,� Cowden advised that it should be possible to de.velop a contract within the next six months. He stated that Congres.sman Harold T. (Bizz) Jol�nson was inost helpful and cooperative. ` � AWARD OF BID - Cast Iron Water Pipe � � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the recommendation of Purchasing Director Stewart be accepted and that Bid Schedule #322 (Cast Iron Water Pipe) �be awarded to U. S. Pipe and Foundry ,��' ��'� Company of San Franci�sco on their low bid of� $2,`766. 40, tax included: Voting was as follo�ws:� A.yes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Fulton, Humrnel, and Moty Noes; Coancilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None � � , _ 37 PLA.NNING COMMISSION RECOMMEiVDA"TIONS � � � - ' Rezonzng � - � � � � Planni�ng Director Keyes submitted the recommendations of the Planning Commassion concerning the f°ollowing rezoning applications initiated by the Planning Department: � RZ-4-65 - M'istletoe' Lane, Canby Road A rea � RZ-5-65. � Parsons Elementary SchooT Area � j�� RZ-6-65 - East Benton Annexation � RZ=7-65 - Diestelhorst Tract ' - ' " � RZ-9-65 - Ottonello Subdiyisio:� MOTION: Made by Councilman Ehatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny that pa�blic hearings be'§et'for 7:30 P. M. , Marcli 1, 1965, for the Rezoning A'pplications as oatlined in the�recommend�.tions referred to above. The 'Vote: Urianimous Ayes � � Open Land Acquisition The Pl�anning Commission recommends acquisition by the City of Redding �J,� of:approximately 25 acres of land iri the Turtle Bay Area as proposed in Resolution No. 3391: � � � � Officia�l Plan Line s • � Planning Director Keyes submitted the recommendation of the Planning : Commission re Official Plan Lines for Athens Avenue between Cypress '��'-'' ` Avenue and South Street. ` � � ' MOTION: `Made by Counc'ilman Hummel, seconded by Councilman Fulton : that a public hearing be set for 8:00 P. M. , March 1, 1965, for the purpose of consideririg the Official Plan Lines as outlined in the recommendation of the Planning Cornmission. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes BUSINESS LICENSE - Old Crow Club Card Room City Attorney Murphy submitted a report of Chief of Police �Scott Lincecum on the c.'nange of ownership of the Old Crow Club Card Room. The new owners h�ve been fingerprinted by the Police Department and their records J �' 1 / are clear� ' � MOTION: 1Vlade by Couricilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Hurrimel approving the issuance of a Business License to the Old Crow Club Card Room, owned and operated by Roland Romaine Brousseau, Peter, Romaine Brousseau, and Merv�n Zachary. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes LAKE REi DING BOA T T,A UNCHING F'A CILITY � ' Public Wqrks Director Arness requested City Council to schedule an adjourned -� _�,,/ meeting fmr February 24th to award the bid for the coristruction of the Lake � Redding �oat Launching Facility: RIGHT-0� WAY ENCROACHMENT Public W Irks DirectorArness subrYiitted a req�uest of the firm Robert S. Bryarit, I�hc. �to encroacli into�tlie public right-of-way on Market Street. � , �, i Mr. Arness explained that the encroachment would' amount to approximately � �� T 3/4" and i�t is his recommendati:on that this request be approved. It was suggested that a study be made by the Dire,ctor of Pul�lic Works to establish p��7icy re future encroachment requests, __ , , , . �_ � .. . _ � M�TI`ON: Made'by Councilman�Denny, secon�3e3 by Councilman Fulton that the encro chment re�uest outlined above be approved and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary documents. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes 38 ACCEPTANCE OF 10-PLACE T HANGAR - Benton Airpark MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded,;by Gouncilman.Hummel that City Council accept the 10-Place T Hangar at Benton Airpark, Bid Schedule #307, McDaniel & Burroughs, Inc. , Contractor, as satisfactorily �df'� completed and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion. The Vote; Unanimous Aye s PROPOSED ORDINANCE - Zoning City Attorney Murphy submitted a proposed ordinance pertaining to Zoning � _ _. . � - _ definitions and off-street par,king requirements. M�r, Murphy advised that ; � this ordinance is now under consideration at the Plarining Commission level � C' '� . . anrl is being submitted to Council at this time for information only. BRESLA UER LAND FILL A.GREEMENT MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, secanded by Councilman Hummel that Council approve the License Agreement d�,ted February 15, 1965 between �;�L; Louise Breslauer, �A.lfred F. Breslauer, and Manuel Breslauer Estate Corporation�.nd the City of Redd:ing re land fill operations in the vicinity of Benton Airport. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes CA LIFORNIA STREET - 15Q0 Block City Attorney Murphy report�to City Council that the City has no�w acquired �hG,,��' all of the property in the 1500 Block, California Street on the east side of '� the street, one-half block in depth, and the title is now in the name of the City of Re�.ding. RESOLUTION - Opposing A. B. 300 � MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 3399 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding in opposition to legislation�making city and county offices partisan, � � �' Voting was as_follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Ghatfield, Denny, Fulton, Hummel, and Moty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Coancilmen - None Resolution No. 3399 on file in the office of the City Clerk SHA.STA TERRACE WATER SYSTEM - Bill of Sale ��;�G� City Attorney Murphy advised Council that on February 9th the City obtaine3 -� the Bill of Sale to the assets of the Shasta Terrace Water System. � CITY OF FREMONT - Court Action e City Attorney Murphy requested permission from Council to participate � as Amicus Curiae in the court action involving the City of Fremont vs. Superior Court - D. & V. Builders, Inc, The City of Fremont is engaged � in a law suit, the problem b�ing one of zoning in which the subdivider asks � '� � for relief because the., City has required of him dedication of certain land as a condition of approval of said subdividers map. Mr, Murphy informed Council that the cause for the suit is because subdivider did not exhaust administrative procedure to obtain said relief before going to court. MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that City Attorney Murphy=s reguest to participate as Amicus Curiae in the above court action be approved. The Vote,: Unanimous Ayes � CONTRA CT - Shasta County re Op��n Space Land A cquisition � City Attorney Murphy advised Council that the Shasta County Board of Super- � �.;�; visors had`unanimously approved the contract between Shasta County and the _` City of Redding p�rtaining to Open Space Land Acquisitiori, and the City will therefore be ab.le to file.its application with the H. H. F. 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