HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1965-11-01X69
City Council, Regular Meeting
Police Dept. & Council Cbarnbers Bldg.
Redding, California
November 1, 1965 7:00 P.M.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Manager Cowden
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moty with the following
Councilmenpresent: Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty. Absent:
Councilman Fulton,
Also present were City Manager Cowden., Assistant City Manager and
Purchasing Director Stewart, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director
Courtney, Public Works Director Arness, Planning Director Keyes,
Assistant City Engineer Lang, Associate Civil Engineer Semon, Airports
Manager McCall, and Parks Superintendent Smith.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18th be approved as
mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNICATIONS
City of Redding Employees Assn.
Ed Miller, President of the Redding City Employees' Assn, submitted
proposed rules of procedure concerning the administration of employer-
employee relations for Council consideration. Mr. Miller, speaking on
behalf of the Board of Directors of the Employees' Assn. requested
Council consideration of sail rules, pointing out that it was their belief
that it would be good for the employees and the City to have a set of
rules and policies adopted so the employees might know clearly just
what procedures are permissible and what are not _permissible. Mr.
Miller stated the Association now has 199 members and hopes to repre-
sent 97% of all City employees within the next couple of months.
Mayor Moty and Councilman Doherty both stated their agreement that
employer-employee policies are needed.
Mayor Moty appointed Councilmen Chatfield and Fulton as a study
committee to study in depth the whole facet, to examine carefully the
suggested rules, and also to take into consideration any other matters
that would be pertinent at this time, and present a recommendation to
Council as soon as practicable.
_California Disaster Office
The communication re Natural Disaster/ Military Support Seminar to
be held on November 5th in Oroville was referred to the City Manager
for any necessary action to be taken.
Housing and Home Finance Agency
The communication from HHFA re workshops scheduled for
November 29 and 30 in San Francisco pertaining to the 1965 Housing
Act and the new Department of Housing and Urban Development was re-
ferred to the City Manager with the request that he contact members of L'
Council and staff re attending said workshops. Mayor Moty. feels .it is.
important to have someone from the City attend the workshops.
Unsigned Mail
May6rl:-Moty n6te4 that in the last two weeks' he had received three
written communications that were unsigned. He stated it is his practice
to see who the letter is from and, if unsigned, he does not read it. Mr.
Moty therefore urged anyone having a communication he wants read, to
be sure it is signed.
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APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that A.,ccounts Payable Register No. 9, warrant nos. 5383 to
5675, inclusive, .in the amount of $175, 606. 50 be approved and paid;
that Payroll Register No. 8, warrant nos. 26129, 26372 to 26622,
inclusive, in the amount of $59, 706. 06, salaries, October 3, 1965
through. October 16, 1965, be approved. Total $235, 312. 56.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
REQUEST TO SEGREGATE 1915 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - Rancho Parks
The request of the City Treasurer, Genevieve Simonds, for segregation
of Rancho Parks Sewer Number 31 -D-2 was submitted and the City Clerk
set the hearing for 8:00 P.M. , December 6th. Pursuant to the instruc-
tions of October 4, the Street Superintendent is filing the amended assess-
ment and map..
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - 1st hearing
_William A. Nelson
MOTION: Made .by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that the Claim for Damages for William A. Nelson, filed on October 19,
1965 be referred to the City Attorney and the Insurance Carrier, ' and the
City Clerk be instructed to reset the claim on the agenda for December 6,
1965. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES - 2nd hearing
Mr. & Mrs. Porterfield, Sr. for Linda Rae
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that Claim for Damages filed by Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Porterfield, Sr., for
Linda Rae, on September 30, 1965 be denied, and City Insurance Carrier
be advised of Council action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
O. T. Anderson
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Claim for Damages filed by O. T. Anderson on September 24, 1965 be
/, j denied, and City Insurance Carrier be advised of Council action. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
Norton S. Weed
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Claim for Damages filed by Norton S. Weed on September 28, 1965
be denied, and City Insurance Carrier be advised of Council action.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMPL_AI_NT FILED - re Parkview Ditch
City Attorney Murphy advised Council that Victor and Ruby Robinson,
Leo and Irene McCoy, and Beverly Green have filed a complaint against
the City of Redding in the Superior Court, following denial of claim for
damages re Parkview Ditch. Mr. Murphy advised that the City Clerk
and the Director of Public Works were each served a Summons. In
response to .Councilman Denny's concern re possible judgment because of
default, Mr. Murphy assured Councilman Denny the matter had been re-
ferred to the Insurance Carrier who would represent the City and, in
addition, a 30 day extension of time had been obtained.
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RESOLUTION. - Transfer of Funds
MOTION: Made.. by Councilman. Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that -Resolution No. 3573 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council .of the City of Redding authorizing the.transfer of certain funds
to provide for a parking system inventory and parking usage study to be
conducted by the City of Redding Traffic Engineer.
Voting was as follows:.
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3573 on file in the office of the City Clerk
RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Resolution No. 3574 be adopted,. a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding authorizing the transfer of;cer.tain funds
to provide for construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk on a portion of
Continental Street in the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows: .
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3574 on file in the office of the City Clerk
RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Resolution No. 3575 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding authorizing the transfer of certain funds to provide
the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce with funds for advertising in
the sum- of $868.00
Voting was as follows:.
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen Fulton
Resolution No. 3575 on file in the office of the City Clerk
ORDINANCE - Rezoning - Court Street
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that full reading of Ordinance No. 822 be waived, and the City
Attorney be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Ma.,ie by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Ordinance. No. 822 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Section 30-3 0-' the Redding City Code,
1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in
the City of Redding.
Voting was as follow:::
Ayes: Councilmen Chatfield, Denny, Dcherty, and. Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Ordinance No. 822 on file in the office. of the Cit�,r Clerk
ORDINANCE_ - Rezoning Chaparral. Terrace
Councilman Chatfield abstained from discussion and voting on this item.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that full reading of Ordinance -No. 823 be waived, and the City Attorney
be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes .
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Ordinance No. 823 be adopted, .an ordinance of the City Coancil of
the City of Reddiazg:am,ending Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code,
1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning of certain real property in
the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows.
Ayer: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Maty
Noes: Councilmen - Nobe
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Abs,`.ain: Councilmen - Chatfield
Ordinance No. 823 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Prohibitirng Pkg. on Ptn of Cypress Ave.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Resolution No. 3576 be adopted,. a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on a portion of Cypress
Avenue.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3576 on file in the office of the City Clerk
PLAN LINE PROCEDURES
Councilman Denny reviewed the recommendation of the Council Committee
(Councilmen Denny and Doherty and Traffic Engineer Freeman) re Plan
Line Procedures as they pertain to the. Traffic and Parking Commission.
A procedure diagram was submitted which suggests that the Traffic and
Parking Commission be allowed to review Plan Lines before the Plan Lines
are submitted to the Planning Commission. Councilman Denny said it is
the recommendation of the Committee that the proposed procedure be
adopted as set forth in their report dated October 25, 1965.
Councilman Chatfield questioned the notation on the diagram which states:
"May mail notices to property owners not less than 10 days before public
hearing. " Mr. Chatfield believes mailing should be mandatory; however,
City Attorney Murphy advised that the Ordinance reads that notice must
be posted but may be mailed. A general discussion ensued re mandatory
mailing of such notices of public.hearings and possible revision of
Ordinance No. 709 which governs public hearings.
Mayor Moty suggested that possible revisions to Ordinance No. 709 be
considered as a separate item and that consideration be given now to the
recommendation of the Council.Committee re referral of Plan Lines to
the Traffic and Parking Commission.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that the procedure re Plan Lines be adopted as recommended by the
Council Committee and. outlined on .the .Procedure Diagram referred to
above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Moty requested Councilmen Denny and Doherty to review Ordinance
No. 709 for any desirable ,revisions.
PUBLIC HEARING - Acacia-Bechelli Annexation,
The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the
Public Hearing re proposed annexation to the City of Redding of
4Y uninhabited)terxitory described and designated "Acacia-Bechelli
Annexation".
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The following documents are on file in the office .of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Resolution No. 3548 re Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavits of Publication - " if If
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The City _Clerk advised there were -no written protests, and the Mayor
ascertained there were no protests from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Doherty the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance
approving the annexation of certain uninhabited territory, designated
"Acacia-Bechelli Annexation", to the City of Redding. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - Elmwood Street -Spruce Street Alley A. D. No. 1965-S-2
The hour of 8:00 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the
Public Hearing re the Elmwood Street -Spruce Street Alley Assess-
ment District No. 1965-S-2.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - .Resolution No. 3568 re Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Posting - " it it " It
Affidavit of Publication " " it " it
The City Clerk advised there were no written protests, and the Mayor
ascertained there were no protests from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Denny that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary
documents pertaining to the Elmwood Street -Spruce Street Alley
Assessment District No. 1965-5-2. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - Rancho Parks Segregation of Assessments
The hour of 8:00 P.M. having, arrived,, Mayor.Moty opened the
Public Hearing on Reassessment - Rancho Parks Assessment District.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Rancho Parks Reassessment dated October 11, 1965
The City Clerk advised there were no written protests, and the Mayor
ascertained there were no protests from .the floor,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Doherty the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION:. Made -by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Denny.that Resolution No. 3577 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding confirming a division of land and
bond for Assessment Districts Nos. 31-A-14, 31-A-15, 3�l -B, 31-D,
31.-E and 31-K=1 in Rancho Park Assessment District.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3577 on file in the office of the City Clerk
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RESOLUTION - Civic Auditorium
Councilman Chatfield submitted a proposed resolution of intention
detailing proposed expenditures in relation to the construction of a
civic auditorium, stating it was prepared to bring to the voters the
best information available at this time. He emphasized that all. items
are estimates and, . as in the case of all bids, the City will not have exact
figures until bids are in, and that it would not be unusual for bids to vary
10%.
Councilman Chatfield said he does not consider this resolution either an
endorsement or an attempt to deter the project; that it is factual informa-
tion as accurate as possible at. this time.
Councilman Chatfield further stated the resolution will answer several
questions the voters may have. Some he believes worth pointing out
are -- land cost is not included as the land purchase will be made anyway,
a new westbound connection to the freeway is included, and additional
parking is included.
Councilman Chatfield believes the recommendations of the Committee
will give the City a complete and functional auditorium for the current
needs of the community.
Councilman Doherty questioned the amount of $18, 000. allocated for
additional freeway connection and was advised that this is for the
westbound connection which is now 90% constructed. The estimate for
completion was $10, 000 to $18, 000, and the $18, 000 figure was used.
Dick Smart, one of the architects working on the auditorium, concurred
that the cost estimates set forth in the resolution should take care of any
unknowns.
Councilman Denny said he believes it should be made clear that voting for
the auditorium is not voting. for the Turtle Bay acquisition and/or for the
Benton property. The proposed auditorium has no :direct connection with
the proposed Kutras acquisition or the Benton. property.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Resolution No. 3 578 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding of Intention detailing proposed expenditures in relation
to the construction of a Civic Auditorium -Convention Hall.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3578 on file in the office of the City Clerk
LEGISLATION - re Molotov Cocktail
Councilman Denny submitted the recommendation of the Council Committee
(Councilman Denny and City Attorney Murphy) re support of legislation
making possession or use of a Molotov cocktail or any other incendiary
obj ect a felony. This support was requested by the City of Long Beach.
Councilman Denny reminded Council that a similar resolution was pre-
sented for consideration at the League of California Cities. Convention
and was rejected. In view of this fact and other factors contained in the
Committee Report dated October -28, 1965, it is the recommendation of
the Committee that Council take no action on the request of the City of
Long Beach.
MOTION:
Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny
that this item be tabled. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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LAKE REDDING LAUNCHING FACILITY
Assistant City Manager Stewart submitted a request received from the
Division of Small Craft Harbors re an extension of tune for completion
of the Lake Redding Launching Facility from November' 1, 1965 to
July 1, 1966.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Denny that the Division of Small Craft Harbors be granted an extension
of time for completion of the Lake Redding boat launching facility from
November 1, 1965 to July 1, 1966, and the Mayas_ be authorized to
execute the agreizment on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
REZONING APPLICATION - RZ-15-65 - Kutras Park Area
Councilman Chatfield abstained from discussing or voting on this item
Planning Director Keyes reported that Council had referred the Kutras
area rezoning back to the Planning Commission with the request that the
Planning Consultant firm of Livingston & Blayney prepare a report and
recommendation on this matter. Mr. Blayney has advised that their
firm is fully committed for several months and could not undertake
this additional assignment. Mr. Keyes advised that the applicants for
rezoning have indicated that they do not wish this matter held over for
several months
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that Rezoning Application RZ-15-65 be referred back to the Planning
Commission with the request .to reconsider and make its recommendation
to Council on the basis of the information available at present. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Chatfield abstaining.
REZONING APPLICATION RZ-1-65 - South Street near Methodist Church
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that a public hearing be set for November 15, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. , on
Rezoning Application RZ-1-65 on one lot on prescriptive right-of-way east-
erly of the Methodist Church, northerly of South Street. The Vote:.
Unanimous Ayes
REZONING APPLICATION RZ-18-65 - Parkview Avenue between Akard & Leland
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny
that a public hearing be set for November 15, 1965 at 8:00 P.M. on Rezoning
Application RZ-18-65, H.W. K. Wittner, et al., Parkview Avenue, between
Akard and Leland. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REZONING APPLICATION RZ-21-65 - Wixson and Crowe etc.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny
that a public hearingbe set for November 15, 1965 at 8:30 P.M. on Rezoning
Application RZ-21-65, Wixson and Crowe and Lake Blvd Annex No. 1
and portion of Lake Blvd Annex No. 2. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
STREET ABANDONMENT - Ptn of West Street and 7th Street
Planning_ Director. Keyes reported that on October 26th the Planning Commission
recommended disapproval of Mr. Carr's request to abandon 20 feet along
a portion of West and 7th Streets. The Traffic and Parking Commission,
the Planning Department and Public Works have recommended partial
abandonment. Mr. Keyes further .stated the Planning Commission has
asked the Public Works Department to prepare a proposal incorporating
its recommendation for abandonment and the Commission will review that
proposal in a month or. so.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that the matter of abandonment of a portion of West and
Seventh Streets be tabled, subject to further recommendation of the
Planning Commission and that the report of the Traffic and Parking
Commission re this matter be referred to the Planning Commission.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES
A recapitualtion of Substandard Structures as of June 30, 1965,
was submitted by the Fire Department for information of Council.
1500 B'LO:CK CALIFORNIA STREET PARKING LOT
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny
that the recommendation of the Traffic and Parking Commission be
adopted that the new California Street parking lot in the 1500 block be
metered with 2 hour meters and that the charges thereon shall be at the
rate of 5�, per hour, and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the necessary document. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REDDING RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL AIRCRAFT CLUB - Use of Municipal
Airport
Airports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the Airports
Commission that the Redding Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Club be
authorized to operate model radio controlled aircraft from Redding Municipal
Airport subject to certain Field Rules (filed with the City Clerk). Mr. McCall
submitted a diagram illustrating the portion of the airport in which the club
would operate and advised Council the Club would allow only members to
operate the aircraft and the members are all mature men with considerable
investment in these model planes, hence would not be operating them
carelessly. Mr. McCall also stated the Club will file a Certificate of
Insurance in the amount of $100, 000 with the City. Mr. Cook, President
of -the Club appeared before Council and in response to a question of whether
there would be any danger if there is a radio failure while a plane is in
the air, Mr. Cook replied there would be no dnager as the plane would
land.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that approval be given to the Redding Radio Controlled Model Aircraft
Club to operate at the Redding Municipal Airport at the location
designated and under the Field Rules provided by the Airports Commission,
and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the permit on behalf of the City,
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
LAKE BLVD SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2 - Acceptance of Map and Improvements
Public Works Director Arness filed the final map of Lake Boulevard Sub-
division No. 2 for acceptance and requested acceptance of Improvements of
said:Subdivision.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that the final map of Lake Blvd Subdivision Unit No. 2 be accepted, subject
to the approval of the City Attorney. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Resolution No. 3579 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation certain
dedicated streets in Lake Boulevard Subdivision Unit No. 2. Voting was
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3579 on file in the office of the City Clerk
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CHAPARRAL TERRACE SUBDIVISIO:h1 - Acceptance of Improvements
Councilman Chatfield abstained from discussing or voting on this item
Public Works Director Arness requested acceptance of Improvements
in the Chaparral Terrace Subdivision..
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that Resolution No. 3 580 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation certain
dedicated streets in Chaparral Terrace Subdivision. `
Voting was as follows:G G
Ayes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Mbty
Noes: Councilmen -None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Abstain: Councilmen - Chatfield
Resolution No. 3580 on file in the office of the City Clerk
PUBLIC WORKS PROGRESS REPORT
Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public Works Progress
Report for the month of October and explained that the format of the
monthly report had been changed and it is hoped the new format will
be more efficient.
Mr. Ar:-iess presented a drawing of the Rest Area in the 1500 Block
California Street Parking Lot showing how wood is being utilized for the roof. �) / D
MOTIOI,T: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield ^-
that the Mayor be instructed to choose the appropriate color for the roof
of the Rest .Area. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
In reviewing the status of the various projects being handled by the
Department of Public Works, Mr. Arness commented that a•poll of
property owners on Riverside Drive (Between California and Market
Streets) indicates that of the five property owners, three wish the City
to proceed with widening of Riverside Drive as proposed by the City
two way street pattern with parking, one property owner has no definite
preference, and one property owner is opposed to the two way street
pattern with parking. Mr. A. rness stated in view of this poll his
Department will proceed w;th the widening as contained in the Budget
Message, to provide for parking and two way street pattern.
LINDEN AVENUE -WATER LINE
Public Works-Di'rector Arness reported that when maintenance crews were
c leaning out the ditch on Linden Avenue last week they exposed a 4 inch
steel water line and broke it. Mr. Arness believes that the County Health
Officer, 'Dr. -Keye, will'probably request that the •linebe replaced as
it could result in contaminated water. The estimated cost of replacing the
water line (about 2000 ft. ) on Linden Avenue is $16, 000 to $18, 000.
Mr. A rhes s explained that this would include the installation of additional
hydrants and would comply with the map recently submitted by Clair A.
Hill and Associates. Mr. Arness requests permis'sion'of-'Council to install-��
a new 8 inch water line by force account and indicated that there are
sufficient funds in the -water account to handle the work.
City Attorney Murphy explained that this is a public works project %which
normally must go to bid if it exceeds $2500, except that Government Code,
Section 37906, provides that if there is a great public calamity as an
extraordinary fire, flood, storm, epidemic, or other disaster, the
legislative body may pass a resolution by a 4/5th vote of its members
declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate
expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health .or property. The
adoption of the resolution authorizes the immediate expenditure of the
money by force account without going through bid procedures. However,
Mr. Murphy questions whether this. wouldbe justified in view .of the limita-
tion of this special section that provides for this .exception unless Dr. Keye
does have forthcoming a letter to the effect that there is an immediate and
serious health problem from the pollution of water at the point of the break.
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Mr. Murphy suggested that Council may wish.to approve the recommenda-
tion of the Public Works Director by resolution, subject to the receipt
of such a letter from Dr. Keye, considered sufficient after review by
the City Manager and the City Attorney or a Councilman and the City
Attorney.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Resolution No. 3582 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding authorizing the Public Works Director to proceed
with the replacement of the water line on Linden Avenue to the extent
necessary to eliminate the present hazard, and that the Council finds the
public convenience and necessity require the immediate construction
of said line by force account, providing a letter is received from Dr.
Keye certifying that failure to replace the worn out water line on Linden
Avenue could result in_a real and_.immediate health hazard, said letter
having been found sufficient after review by the Mayor and the City
Attorney.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: _ Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noe s: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3582 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
There was a brief discussion re the possibility of residents of the Linden
Avenue area forming a sanitary sewer assessment district and the Depart-
ment of Public Works has been working on cost estimates. Mayor Moty
suggested the Department of Public Works also give these citizens rough
estimates in regard to the cost of street improvements -- curbs, gutters,
and paving.
RESOLUTION - Acquisition of Easements -Boardman Addition
City Attorney Murphy advised Council the City has been unable to obtain
necessary easements for the construction of electric utility facilities in
a portion of the Boardman Addition and requests Council approval of
Resolution No. 3581 which authorizes eminent domain proceedings for
the acquisition of said easements.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Resolution No. 3 581 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding finding that the public interest and necessity require
the acquisition of easements in certain real property for a public improve-
ment, to wit, electric utility poles and underground and overhead utility
lines and appurtenances and authorizing eminent domain proceedings
therefor.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3581 on file in the office of the City Clerk
COMMUNICA TIONS
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Assn. publicity in Outdoor
P Life Magazine re deer hunting
Communication to Mr. Reginato (Shasta -Cascade Wonderland
t Assn. ) from California Assn. of Life Underwriters re Group
:Insurance
Notice of Meeting,of Rabies Advisory Committee. for
* "� Region VI -: November 19th in Sacramento
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PUC application of Eureka -Redding Stages, Inc.,
for authority to reroute a segment of its route between
Redding and Eureka to eliminate service to Lewiston
PUC application of N. T. Chastain re automotive service
between Redding and Alturas, etc,
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ICCCNC minutes of meeting of October 19th in Yreka
LAFCO minutes of meeting of October 6, 1965. - )
ADJOURNMENT
There being. no futher business, on motion of Councilman Chatfield,
seconded by Councilman Denny, tie meeting was adjourned at 9:50
P. M.
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