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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1962-05-071 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California May 7, 1962 7:00 P.M. The Reverend C. E.. Westphal, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Redding, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fulkerth with the following councilmen present: Kriegsman, Martin, Moty, Parker and Fulkerth. Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Redmon, Director of Finance Courtney, Public Works Director Arness, . Associate Civil Engineer Lynch Principal Engineering Aid Hastings, Planning Director Evans, Purchasing Agent Stewart, Fire Marshal Wade, Superintendent of.Parks and Recreation Nelson, Work- ing Parks Supervisor Smith, Superintendent of the Electric Department Dais and Airports Manager Owens. The following .persons signed the. Register: Mrs.. Betty Henry Mrs. Sue McArthur Mrs. L. G. Wade Lois Stone Mrs. Wilma Jones Geo. D. OlBrien Ted Garlington Frank Shoffne.r Robert Montrees Robert Hesse Robert & Yvonne Carter W.. H. McDaniel APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman that minutes of the regular meeting of April 16th and the adjourned meeting of April 17th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. COMMUNICATIONS Proposal - Childrents Fairyland Park The Soroptimist Club of Redding, in a communication dated April 25th, submitted proposal to promote and develop a childrenis fairyland in Lake Redding Park on approximately three or more acres of land. It was their hope to set up a non-profit organization of local interested citizens that would have control of collecting and soliciting donations and developing the '. acreage according to an architectural. design and .construction, all monies to be used only on the fairyland project. Mrs. Grace Wade, Chairman of the Service Objectives Committee of the Soroptimist Club of Redding, briefly outlined the Tong range plans for the fairyland project. Dr. Ma-rtin commended the Soroptimist Club for their interest in this. "worthwhile project. " MOTION: Made by Dr. Martin, seconded by Councilman Parker the proposal of the Soroptirnist Club of Redding for a childrents fairyland be referred to the Planning,Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Centerville Community Services District -Request for Water Mr. Ronald Chidester, Chairman of the Centerville Community Services District, inquired if the City is interested in selling water to them from a.master meter located at the city limits, and requested information on the approximate cost of this water. A 'Board. of Directors meeting will be held May 11th, he advised, and it was hoped this information would be available to them for this meeting. Councilman Moty advised staff had made studies and an estimate of cost to the City for the sale of water from a master meter. (-.City would extend an 8" line 2 from the:entrance to. Rolling Hills Subdivision to the westerly limits of the City, .parallel to the north side of Placer Street, with a 6" meter and box installation. Centerville Community Services District would then buildto the line. Figures were not available, however the sum of approximately $7, 000 was given as an estimate of cost. City Manager Cowden stated the growth of this area was restricted because they had no water, that it was a real problem of economics . ' Councilman Parker asked regarding the Districts maximum water consumption, and Councilman Kriegsman stated in his opinion a sensible formula should be set up for the amortization of.the project; that council was not in real dis- agreement but were ready to act as soon as facts were .made available. Dr. Martin moved that City offer .to supply the Centerville `Community.Services District water `at the City limits at 1 1 /2 `times the going. rate as soon as Centerville Community Services District.needs`it. . Mr. Henry Effenbeck advised the cost of the project had been set up through the Shasta County Water Resource Board together with .the approximate number of users, and he questioned whether an 8" line would be sufficient to service the District. He suggested a special meeting of the Board and City Council be scheduled forifurther discussion. Dr: Martin withdrew his motion, and Mayor Fulkerth requested the City Manager to schedule a joint meeting to work out a program satisfactory to the Centerville Community Services District for council consideration. PUBLIC HEARING Vacation of a Portion of Market Street The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fulkerth opened the Public Hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of Market Street in the City of Redding. The following documents are on file in the office of the City. Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Resolution No. 2944 A resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Market Street in the City of Redding. Affidavit of Posting Notice of Intention Mayor Fulkerth ascertained therewere no written protests, and no one in .the audience protested this proposed vacation. A. memo to all councilmen dated May 2nd from Planning Director Evans advised the proposed vacation -had been -.reviewed by the Commission and it was their findings the proposed vacation would not be in conflict with the Street and Highway Plan as adopted; it was their unanimous recommendation the area in question be abandoned subject to the provision that the City re- tain an easement in order to provide for a pedestrian right-of-way crossing from Market to Pine Street, which is used primarily by school children attending the Cypress School. Mr.. Odermatt spoke of children going to and.from school who crossed through his private property and advised the State had put in a macadam sidewalk for the public use. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilmari Martin the hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. City Attorney Redmon stated that City had acquired title to the property in 1916; in 1959 the State Division of Highways had relinquished interest in the 3 property,: but records showed 'City: still has a vested interest in the property. MOTION: Made by Councilman.Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman -Moty that Resolution No. 2951 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding.ordering the vacation of a portion of Market Street in the City of Redding. Voting was as follows - Aye s: ollows:Ayes: Councilmen - Kriegsman, Martin, Moty, Parker and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen None Resolution No. 2951 on. file in the office. of the City Clerk. _ Communications (Cont=d.) Traffic and Parking -Commission. Recommendations Robert L. Miller, Chairman.of the Traffic and Parking Commission, submitted recommendations dated April 24th: _ 1. The loading zones at the southwest corner of Tehama and Market Streets and the southwest corner of Butte and Market Streets be extended from one-half day to all day loading zones. 2. That loading zones located at the southeast corner of Butte and California Streets, located adjacent to a corner metered stall, be moved one parking space to the north. 3. That two meters be removed at the Pine Street entrance of the Greyhound Bus Depot and the spaces be converted to, passenger and freight un- loading zones. 4. That zoned areas be designed as follows at the Butte Street entrance of the Greyhound Bus Depot: First 40 feet Bu;s loading zone White Next 20 feet Freight & Passenger Loading Yellow Next 20 feet Passenger loading White Next 20 feet Taxi Cab zone Remainder area As at present Councilman Moty concurred with these recommendations.. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Parker that recommendations of the Traffic and Parking Commission as outlined be approved and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary documents. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Councilman Moty asked regarding the erecting of a warning sign by the State Division of Highways on Pine Street as it approached Eureka Way, to alert strangers to the area of the proper lane for driving to. Eureka and Portland. j City Manager Cowdenadvised that Mr. Miller, Traffic and Parking Commission, had already done this and Mr. Gordon Chester was now -working on it. Dr. Martin asked regarding the retaining of old stop signs where automatic stop sig- nal,s had been installed; 'Director of Public Works Arness said it was a good idea to retain these old signals should the power fail. Protest:.. - Rummage. Sales , Mr. A. Mansfield, Abe's L & W Exchange, protested the numerous rummage sales and Second Hand Stores doing business without paying a business license. Petitions signed by 43 persons protested regarding the operation of rummage sales, isecond hand stores, etc. running competition to legalized businesses, were filed in the office of the City -Clerk -on May 7th. 91 City Attorney Redmon.advised there were certain legal restrictions that - exempted religious, charitable and non-profit organizations from paying a business license, although permits,to operate should be obtained. Councilman Kriegs man said it was his opinion these people have a legitimate complaint if the rummage sale business extended over any -length of time. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Kriegsmian that City Attorney Redmon be directed to draw up the points -of law as it is written in the ordinance regarding rules and regulations for religious, charit- able and non-profit organizations in order to bring to the attention of the Council, and the petitioners, these rules and regulations. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Annexation - Request of T. R. Woods Mr. T. R. Woods requested the. arinexation_of approximately. 381 uninhabited acres adjacent to the northwest corner of,the City -of Redding=:and-facing north- erly on .Lake Blvd., to the City. (Map of- area proposed to be annexte:d"+: sub- mitted with request. ) City Attorney Redmon advised the first step in this annexation would be for Council to tentatively approve- the proposed annexation, and- that Mr. Woods file a letter with the Shasta County Boundaries Commission requesting report from them. Mr. Woods advised this area is in the Buckeye Water District, and the area is taxed already in the District. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Parker to tentatively approve the annexation of the area as proposed by -Mr. Woods, and the annexation be brought to the attention of the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Request for Adjournment of Meeting Mr. Jim Albertson, 1962 Top Hand, Asphalt Cowboys; requested the adjourn- ment of this council meeting to Tuesday, May 22nd, in order that anyone wishing may attend the 10th annual Top Hand Dinner scheduled for Monday,. May 21st. Request..to Hold "Sidewalk Days" Mr. Ted Garlington, Redding Chamber of Commerce, requested permission to conduct "Sidewalk Days" in downtown Redding on May 24th and 25th of Rodeo Week. Event will be handled the same as last year, Mr. Garlington advises, however one additional block will be included in the area. MOTFON: Made by Councilman Parker, seconded by Councilman - Martin to approve Sidewalk Days in Redding as outlined, subject to proper insurance and that program be under the 'supervision of the Redding Chamber of Commerce. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Mr. Garlington presented to City Councilinen and City Manager Cowden a Whiskeytown Commemoration Gold Coin. California State Highway Construction Projects Mr. Clyde Rann, Chairman of the Roads and Highways Committee of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, submitted California State Highway Construction Pro- ects- for Shasta County for the fiscal year 1962=63, and advised the State ighway Commission will meet in Redding on June 4th. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Moty that report of Shasta County - California State Highway'Construction Projects for the fiscal year 1962-63 be approved as .,submitted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Request of City Employees' Association Mr. D. Lester Lynch,' President of the City of Redding Employees Association, requested an audience -with Council to work out problems of mutual interest to provide improved benefits to the employees. Mr. Lynch advised a similar meeting had been held last year during budget sessions and had proved of mutual benefit. Mayor Fulkerth requested that representatives of the Employees' Association work with the City Manager to schedule a joint meeting with the City Council; that City Council was always' willing to stand- behind the City employees based on what was`po's'sible to' do. Re Spacecraft Exhibit The U. S.'TreasuryDepartment, Savings Bonds Division, advised a duplicate of the famous "Friendship 7" will be in Redding on June 1st to encourage the buying of more bonds as an investment in Freedom. MOTION: Made by Councilman Parker, seconded by Councilman Martin this letter be referred to the Redding Chamber of Commerce as one of their pro- jects. The Vote: Unanimous Aye's.' Protest - Traffic on Eureka Way (Shasta High School_ & College) Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Roe, 2406 Eureka Way; protested traffic conditions that prevailed on Eureka Way in front of Shasta High School and College, advising it had become a frightening speed way. They suggested more warning signs, some blinkers and center markers , heavier patr`oling and more arrests. • That speed limit be lowered from 35 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour. City Manager 'Cowden advised this is State highway and -speed limits are set by the State. That this problem has been brought to City's attention in the past however there was little City could do, however he would bring it to the attention of Gordon Chester. Councilman Parker suggested a "rumble" area to control speed, stating he was very much in sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Roe. He further suggested the schools be asked to cooperate. PROCLA AA.TIONS City Attorney submitted the following Proclamations for Council consideration: Senior Citizenst Month Month of May Poppy Days May 24, 25 and 26, 1962 MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman' Martin to approve Proclamations as submitted, and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Mr. Duane Vernon submitted claim for damages to the windshield of his 1929 Model "A" Roadster, claiming accident occurred May 6th while driving toward Enterprise when a Pony Leaguer hit a ball that hit his windshield. MOTION:' Made by Councilman` Martin,' seconded'by Councilman Parker that Claim of Duarte Vernon be denied and referred to City's insurance carrier. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. City Attorney. Redinon advisedthat Insurance' Carrier has 'the right to determine if any claim is proper and valid. REQUEST - Redding Teen Center Mr. Vern Speer briefed council on, the Redding Teen Center who.have been working for the past year to improve recreational facilities for the juveniles of the area. The results, he states, are worthy of community support. It is their hope to finance a building for these young people, through, their own efforts as much as possible, however they are requesting, the City to budget $5, 000 for the coming' year to assist the Teen Center in starting their building program. Space has been provided by R. C. Spaid of the Kutras Park Corporation in his plans V for development, which would be on a long term basis (99 years has been suggested) with the minimum legal rate charged for the lease. Mayor Fulkorth referred this request to the budget sessions of the City Council. APPOINTMENTS Recreation & Parks Commission. Mayor Fulkerth reappointed Mr. Siebert Stephens and Mr. Jackson Price -to the Recreation and Parks Commission. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Martin the reappoint- ment of Messrs. Stephens and Price to the Recreation and Parks Commission be confirmed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Mayor Fulkerth advis-ed the Council Committee appointments and the appointments to the Commissions will be deferred pending conferring .with the newly selected member of Council to replace M. F. Parker.. ; APPROVAL OF CLAIMS & PAYROLL, _ MOTION: Made by Councilman Parker,, seconded by Councilman Martin that Warrant Register No. 21, ;warrant Nos. 340 to 497 inclusive, in the amount of $113, 527. 07 be approved and paid; that Payroll Register No. 19, Warrant Nos. 5763 to 5954 and 5232 inclusive, salaries April 1 through 15 be approved; that Payroll Register No. 20, .Warrant Nos.. 5955 -.to 6152.inclusive, salaries April 16 through 30 be approved; Payroll Register No. 19 in the amount of $42, 972. 54 and Payroll Register No. 20 in the amount of $42, 668.28. Total: $199, 167.89. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen -•Kriegsman, Martin, Moty, Parker and Fulkerth Noes: :Councilmen --None. Absent: Councilmen None CIVIL DEFENSE - Amended Policy Statement Dr. Martin submitted for Council consideration amended Policy Statement of the Shasta County Civil Defense Disaster. Council, ;as approved by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors on April 16, 1962. He advised there was not too much difference in the Policy Statement; that Mr. Thomas Gaines had been appointed Civil.Defense Coordinator; responsible to. the C. D. Disaster Coordinating Council. That cost of the budget was based on the assessed valuation, City of Anderson 5%, City of Redding 357o, Shasta County 60%. Councilman Kriegsman said in his opinion a formula based on population would be more fair. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Moty to approve the amended Policy Statement of the Shasta County Civil Defense Disaster Council. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RE WATER RIGHTS Dr. Martin advised he and Councilman Moty had investigated the background of the City's water rights and together with the City Manager and City Attorney had ex- plored the City's position with regard to the Trinity water problem and the present water rights in the Sacramento River. That during discussions with Mr. Martin McDonough, Water Attorney, he had arrive at a tentative decision that it will be well to participate in s.ome.action along these lines. City Attorney Redmon advised he had discussed the City's water rights with Mr. McDonough based on records as well as users of water, and City's water rights are valid. That City is faced with the .problem, as are all water users on the Sacramento River, and it would be well to negotiate contracts with the Bureau of. Reclamation, Department of the Interior, as over the past few years there has been a hardening of attitude on the part of the Federal Government re claimed interest on water d that flows in the Sacramento River, predicated on the construction of Shasta Dam and the release of water behind the dam throughout the year. There is no quick solution; if suit was brought by the federal government it would be time consuming and costly, and a safer course of action for the City to follow would be to attempt .to' negotiate a settlement of our water rights with the Bureau and reach some sort of a settlement. That Mr. McDonough would assist in two ways: Draft his opinion of the quantity of our water rights, and assist us to prepare a:proposal as well as to negotiate a contract that City could live with and the Bureau • would .approve. as- far as the Federal Govern- ment is concerned. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Moty that,City engage Mr. McDonough. to-- draw up a resume of our water rights and a tentative proposed, -agreement with -the Bureau,of Reclamation. Councilman Parker, stated he did not think it feasible to negotiate when City has not:been enjoined; Dr:. Martin replied -that because our water rights are under some sort of cloud, this.is the first important step to take. .Voting. was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kriegsman, Martin,. Moty. and. Fulkerth• Noes: Councilmen - Parker Absent: Councilmen - None C.ouncilmen.we're .advised it was tentatively. decided=best to have Mr. McDonough proceed along the lines of the Trinity River and the. Sacramento River waters and draft his recommendation on both, to have latitude of action and City could go either way. Mr. Dick Crepeau asked what rights the Federal Government had to the Sac-ra- mento River water, and was advised: by,Dr. Martin it was the .original Spanish Grant. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN Mayor Fulkerth recommended the appointment of Mr. Robert R. Chatfield to -.City ,C•ouncil:to -fill the unexpired term of :M. F. Parker,. who will resign June 1st. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by,, Councilman Kriegsman that Mr. R. R. Chatfield be appointment to the City Council to fulfill the unexpired term of M.. F. Parker, effective June 4th. Voting was as follows: � - ' Ayes: Councilmen - Kriegsman, Martin, Moty anca:Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmen - Parker AIRPORT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Under date of May 4th Airports Manager Owens submitted the following recom- mendations of the Airport Commission. 1. That Pacific Airlines .make straight in,appr:paches, at. Municipal. Airport in order to conform to the new wording in the Civil Air Regulations. MOTION.: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Moty that request of Pacific Airlines to make straight in approaches at Municipal Airport be granted. The Vote: ''Unanimous' Ayes." 2. That County be deeded the required' right -of -way to widen and straighten Meadow View Drive south of Cityls Municipal Airport property and west of Airport Road. (approximately 6/10th of one acre) MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman .Moty N. to approve the. -recommendation, of, the Airports .Commission that County be deeded the required, right-of-way to widen and straighten Meadow View Drive. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 3. That fuel capacity at Benton Field be increased by adding a 10, 000 gallon under- ground storage tank and a -60 gallon_ per minute pump.. Airports Manager Owens advised Service Station-Supply.could furnish and install a used tank with new pump, -etc._ for $l, 975. 60; that Standard.'s price: fora new installation was! approximately $4, -100. 00. There was considerable discussion on the amount of money that would be saved the City for this installation, and Mt:- Owens advised at the -present :time,- none. He was requested this item be removed from the agenda and 'that he obtain gallonage figures.and ascertain if there -would be a'price adjustment if installed. 4. That canopy should remain' in its pr.esent-location over, the walkway at Municipal Airport and consideration be given tathe'constr:uction:of a like. canopy over the main passenger walkway. Airports Manager Owens stated he was working on a Master Plan for Airports now, and City Attorney Redmon advised he was preparing an ordinance 'for submittal to council incorporating improvements to Benton Airport as indicated in the January Bond election. _ MAYORS' & COUNCILMEN'S INSTITUTE City Manager. Cowden .reminded the City' Council of the- Mayor -s' and Councilmen's Institute to be held at'Hotel El Dorado':in Sacramento on May.20 - 22, 1962. TRINITY RIVER PROJECT City Manager Cowden- submitted a memo to all councilmen entitled "Recommendation --that Council re -affirm its position -oh the Trinity- River Project regarding the Federal Reclamation Budget for the Federal fiscal year 1962-63. " MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Moty to approve the recommendations of the City Manager and that City re -affirm its -position on the Trinity •River Project and the Mayor -be authorized to, write letters on behalf of the City to the.appropriate House and. Senate committees in support of next year's Reclamation Budget items for the Trinity River Projects in general, and more specifically as they relate to the construction of electrical transmission facilities. The Voter Unanimous Ayes City Manager Cowden submitted a memo dated May 7th entitled "Information regard- ing article in today's Record -Searchlight, entitled "Redding. May Lose Some Public Power"., and briefly 'outlined results of conversations held with Mr. Indritz, Secretary to Congressman John Moss. PRELIMINARY BUDGET - Fiscal Yea Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year City Manager Cowden. 1962-63 1962-63 was submitted to all councilmen by REQUEST FOR PART TIME HELP - Sewage Treatment Plant A memo dated May 2nd from the Director of Public Works requested $3600.00 for part time help at the Sewage' Treatment Plant 'in order -to- start an objective sampling program-. �`. Mr. Axness requested this item be held over in, order .to check with the City Manager and the Health Department_ regarding trained personnel. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman the request for part time help at,the. Sewage, Treatment Plant be held in abeyance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 9 PROGRESS REPORT - Public Works Department Director of Public Works Arness submitted April Progress Report for his depart- ment. ACCEPTANCE - Locust Street MOTION: Made by Councilman Parker, seconded by Councilman Moty that portion of Locust Street extending east of Athens!Avenue approximately 380' be accepted, as outlined in :a letter dated May, ts:t. signed by the Director of Public Works.. The Vote: Unanimous- Ayes.- AWARD yes AWARD OF BIDS Grit Wash(gr - Schedule No. 228 MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Parker that we accept the recommendation of the City Director, of Public,Works and Bid Schedule No. 228 be awarded to the Link -Belt Company in the total amount of $2810. 08. k� The Vote: Unanimous Ayes: Sewage Grinder - Schedule No. 226 _ MOTION:.. Made .by .Councilman Parker,.. seconded -by. Councilman Mot ',that recommendation of the Director of.Public, Works be accepted, and Bid Schedule No. 226 for a .Sewage Grinder be awarded to George R. Osborn Construction Company in the amount of $7, 785. 00. The Voter Unanimous Ayes . 1. Mr. Arness stated.he recommended Mr. Osborn due to.the fact he had installed other Burimutors, had trained .sup ervisory personnel, was local and specialized in water and sewer plant construction. California Street Parking Lot - Schedule No. 227 MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded -by Councilman Parker that recommendation of the Director of Public Works be accepted on Bid Schedule No. 227, California Street Parking Lot, and bid be awarded. to ,Redding ;Sand and Gravel, Inc., in the amount of $14, 182.45. The. Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RESOLUTION - Fund Transfer Benton Airport MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Martin that Resolution No. 2952 be adopted, a resolution.of,the,City Council of the: City of. Redding author- izing .the transfer of certain,funds .from ,GA. -220 General Fund. Unappropriated Surplus to GA. -260 General Fund Appropriations-,.-GA-720-50 Benton Repairs and alterations. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kriegsman, Martin, Moty, Parker and Fulkerth Noses: C,ouncilmen,'.=::None , Absent: Councilmen. -.None Resolution No. 2952 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Establishing Loading- Zone MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Martin that Resolution No.- 2953' be'adopted; a resolution of the,City Council of the City of Redding establishing..a loading..zone.. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kriegsman, Martin, Moty, Parker and Fulkerth Noes:' Councilmen - None Absent Councilmen- -. None s Resolution No.:29.53. on. file e i . yn ,the office., of the City. Clerk. RESOLUTION- Bicycles South and Locust St. Bridges MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded,by Councilman Parker .that Resolution No. 2954 --be. adopted, a resolution. of. the -City. Council .of the City. of Redding -prohibiting the driving or, operating of -bicycles on the South Street and Locust Street Bridges over the Anderson -Cottonwood Irrigation District Canal in the City of Redding: Voting was° as follows, 10 Ayes: Councilmen - Kriegsman, Martin, Moty, Parker .and Fulkerth -Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2954 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE Regulating Traffic upon Bridges- City ridgesCity Attorney'Redmon submitted'for Council consideration' -Ordinance No. 682, an (� ordinance of the City of Redding adding Section 18-10. 5 to. the Redding. City Code, 1959, for the regulation of vehicular, pedestrian and equestrian traffic upon bridges in the City. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman-Martin'to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 682 and the City'Attorney be directed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Councilman Moty offered Ordinance No. 682 for first reading. RESOLUTION - Allocation Sales Tax Revenues MOTION: Made by Councilman Parker, seconded-by.Councilman.Martin,.that ResolutionNo. 2955 be' adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding designating the allocation of Sales Tax xevenues received by the City from the State Board of Equalization. - Councilman Kriegsman stated in his opinion it was .not prudent to _pass this resolution .until after budget sessions are held. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Parker,and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - Kriegsman Absent: Councilmen None Abstain: Councilmen M'oty Resolution No. 2955 on file in the office 'of the City Clerk. - TRANSFER -' Jurisdiction & Control (Estate of -Etter) City Attorney Redmon submitted Ifor-Council consideration a Petition for order transferring jurisdiction and control of; testamentary trust- in the matter -.of the Estate of Etter and recommended that Mayor be authorized to sign Petition on behalf of the City. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Parker that we. accept the recommendation of the City Attorney and the Mayor be authorized to sign Petition as outlined. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ACQUISITION - Electric Distribution Facilities (Wixson-Crowe) City Attorney Redmon submitted joint application of _the .Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of Redding for order before the'Public Utilities Commission authorizing the transfer of P. G. & E. facilities located -,in the area of, the Wixson- Crowe annexation,.. and recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign said application on behalf of the City. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by -Councilman Moty to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney and the. Mayor be authorized to sign Application of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of Redding for an order authorizing transfer of the P.G. & E. electric distribution- ' facilities located in the Wixson-Crowe Annexation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RESOLUTION - South.City,Annexation_.- MOTION: .Made. by. Councilman:Moty, :seconded by.Couneilman'Parker,that Resolution No.. 2956.be.ado.pted, a re.solution;of the City Council of:the City of Redding acknowledging the receipt of Notice of Intentionao .Ci-rculate a Petition for the annexation of territory designated as 'South City Annexation 1", and ari Affidavit of Publication thereof, and approving the circulation. of. the, petition: 11 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kriegsman; Martini, Moty, Park1. er and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen -. None Absent: Councilmen - None. Resolution No. 2956 on file in the office of the, City Clerk. REQUEST - Redding Ambulance Service City.Attorney Redinon advised'he had conferred with Mr. Pr'iddyfollowirig iVlr.' d::: Priddyl.s receipt.of 'ordinances he had obtairi� rom 'other citie's on the subject of the regulation`of.ambulance services within a City. That ordinances followed . the same procedures as the regulation of taxicabs and other vehicles for hire. Mr. Priddy stated there is approximately $15, 000 invested at the present time in the Redding Ambulance Service and they would like some protection in their invest- ment. Asked by :Councilman Parker .what his motivation was' in requesting more regulation, Mr. Priddy stated it was to both limit competition and upgrade the service. Mr. Robert Hesse advised councilmen that he, too, conducted an ambulance service, however did not think the regulation of the number of ambulance service businesses in Redding was a good idea - that he firmly believed in free enterprise. That the State standards were good and the upgrading of the minimum standards by the State legislature, would in due time take. care of any problems that might arise_. Acting on a suggestion from Dr. Martin, Mayor Fulkerth referred this -to the Public Health Committee, and appointed Dr. Martin to this committee. RE PUBLIC VEHICLES FOR HIRE MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Parker that S report on the proposed amendments to Chapter 28 of the Redding. Municipal Code on public vehicles -for hire be tabled -until the next regular meeting of the City Council. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PERMIT - Orland Manufacturing Co. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Parker to approve the granting of a permit to J. Wim Lely, dba Orland Manufacturing' Company, and the Mayor be authorized to sign said permit on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. GRANDVIEW SEWER - Request for Service Mr. Daniel S. Carlton submitted a request on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cabitto for permission to become a part of the Grandview Sewer Assessment District; this property is not now in the district, andthey;ar:e anxious to ob= tain this sewer service on their property. There was considerable discussion on the possibility of including the Cabitto property in the Assessment District as the bid had been let and the work was approximately 3/4 finished. Methods were also considered how Mr. and Mrs. Cabitto could pay off this expense should they bepermitted to become part of the District. MOTION: Made by Dr. Martin, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman to adopt in principle the inclusion of the Cabitto property in the Grandview Sewer Assessment Dis_,t.ri,c.t.,.f'o'r...the:purpos-e of getting them sewer connection, and the City Attorney be directed to negotiate for a method agreement to the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RE STANDARDS OF LIVING Mayor Fulkerth referred to an article in the San Francisco Examiner entitled "Cops are What you Ask". That crime is a lengthening shadow of the community, and while some police departments have been found wanting, a department 12 is no better or no worse than,.t.he general conditions within a community. "The shape of things to come rests in the hands of the press and an enlightened piublicl' was a comment by J. D. Lohman, dean of the School of Criminology at the Univer- sity of California, and he called for a greater appreciation of'honest police efforts. Mayor Fulkerth then stated" "I call this to your attention because 'I feel we have, without question, one of the finest, sincerest and most honest police.departments in Northern California. It. can.be a better department though, if the people: of Redding want it to. be so. This can only be achieved by a cooperative spirit in people in raising,its._own standards in regard to.decency, morality, just/JR8 just down- right. determination :tOLmake Redding a better.place in which to live." Communications Shasta -.Cascade. Wonderland Association - Publicity.. '.'Western California. Telephone Company Annual, Report for 1961 "Outdoors" March 1962 Issue "Eagle Lake is an Oddball" Intercounties Chambers of Commerce of Northern California Report.,on Bridge 'Bay. meeting in April -.Next meeting Weaverville May, 16th... There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, May 22nd: The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. - APPROVED: Mayor Atte s t: City Gtlerk 1 11