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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1963-02-18 220 City Council, Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, California February 18, 1963 7:00 P. M. Reverend A. L. Thomas, Director of Christian Education Second Baptist Ghurch of Redding,gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayo;r Fulkerth with the following councilmen ' present: Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martir�, Moty and Fulkerth. Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Murphy, Director of Finance and Assistant City Manager Courtney, Director of Public Works Arness, Planning Director Evans, Purchasing Agent Stewart, Building Official Penix, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Nelson, Parks Supervisor Smith, Assistant Civil Engineer Hastings, Assistant Civil.Engineer Semon, and Associate Civil Engineer Lang. The following persons signed the Register: . Freeman Hackett Vern Speer Rev: A. L. Thomas � � C. W. , Rann Robert C. Anderson C. N. Anderson , David Stephens Harold;Vickrey Jack Alward � � � , Edith E. Edwards Ruth Isaacson Terry �owman_ __ . _ . __„_ K. Ma�rice Johannessen APPROVAL OF MINUTES � � . : MOTION: Made by Councilman Kr.iegsman,_ se_conded by Councilman Chatfield that rriinutes of the regular meeting of February 4th and the regular adjourned meeting of February 7th be approved as mailed to each councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . _ . � , COMMUNICATIONS � . Application Card Table License Mr. Edgar Griffin, 3515 Hillcrest Place, submitted application for a card room license to be oper�.ted�in the building located at 1659 California St. , Redding. $200. 00 was deposited with the City Clerk . Report of the Chief of Police, Scott Lincecum, given to all councilmen. / Councilman Moty steps down from his council seat. � .� Mr. Griffin stated he would like decision of the council as soon as possible. MOTION: Made by Dr. Martin, seconded.by Councilman Chatfield the request of Mr. Griffin to operate a ¢ard`.room at 1659 California Street be set for public hearing 8:30 P. M. March 4th, 1963. The Vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty Councilman Moty returns to the council seat. Re Carnegie Library Building � 'f The 5hasta County Cow-Belles advise their organization had voted in favor �� / of keeping the library building as a cultural center. Recreation and Parks Commission Recommendation Mr. Ovid L. Holmes, Chairman of the Recreation and..Parks Commission, in a communication dated February 13th recommended the adoption of the '�y � Stage 11 (planting plan) of the Lake Redding Park Master Plan. 221 Pax•ks Supervisor Smith stated the proposed planting plan was as maintenance free as was possible; that while the source of supplies were limited the nur- series of the area were most cooperative. Councilman Chatfield stated he had attended several of the meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission and they were in agreement this was a good planting scheme. That the original concept of regimental planting made the loss of any tree obvious, this plan of informal grouping was more pleasing to the eye and the loss'of any particular tree was unnoticed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Dr. Martin the recom- mendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission be approved and Stage 11 of the Lake Redding Park Master Plan be adopted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Traffic and Parking Commission Recommendations Due to personal interest, Councilman Moty steps down from his council seat. Mr.` Bob Miller, Chairman of the Traffic and Parking Commission, submitted . recommendations dated February 14th. Councilman Kriegsman briefed the recommendations: � � 1. That an additional one-half block of park'ing be acquired in the � � downtown area, in the best judgment of the Commission to be �con- sidered, would be bounded on the west by the east side of California on the north by the south side of Butte Street, and on the south by � the north side of Placer Street. And we further recommend that no portiori of Butte Street be blocked to vehicular traffic. _ Mr. Kriegsman stated the area proposed was the 1500 or the 1600 block on California Street; that at this time it was`riot neces�sary to .��y make any decision on the closing of Butte Street, pending further study. It was his personal opinion the 1500 block lended itself to f� parking much better, for the following reasons: Some of tlie buildings � are now vacant, some buildings are considered not safe. That while k some of the existing businesses are highly successful, many are not. Also, if the 1500 block was used for additional parking, City stood a good chance for the excellent development in the 1600 block. Councilman Chatfield suggested the Department of Public Works, the City Manager and any other department involved in traffic discuss with the Division of Highways that an on ramp going west froin'the Posse grounds be considered in the initial contract. � Mayor Fulkerth appointed Councilman Chatfield to work with the City Manager and the Department of Public Warks for the construction of this proposed on ramp. City Attorney Murphy briefed council on the approximate length of time it would take to acqui�re property; that it was his opinion six to nine months should have the bulk of the property acquired by .the City. Mr. Chuck Zink, owner of Ken's, 1503 Califorriia Street, stated he was very much concerned in this matter; that he would like to present the views and findings of a group of persons interested in the retention of the i500 block as business. Councilman Kriegsman stated the solution to the problem should be . approached from the planning standpoint; that the difference in cost should not be a primary factor. MOTION: Made by Dr. Martin, seconded by Councilman Chatfield a this matter.be referred t`o the Planning Commission for report and recommendation; that a Public Hearing be held March 4th, 9:00 P. M. 222 Voting was as follows: Aye s: Councilmeri ='Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Moty ' Councilman Moty returns to the podium. 2. That a 2-hour parking Timitation be impos'ed on both sides of Butte Street between West and Court Streets, and on the west side of Court Street between Butte and Yuba Streets, and on both sides of Yuba between West and Court Streets. Councilman Moty suggested this be heTd over until next council meet- � ing for further study ancl discussion. Councilman Chatfield did not concur with this recommendation of the � Commisaion; he stat�ed he thouglit the recommendation that parking limitations be made more uniform was worthy of consideration, but I � ✓� `it was his observation that over 60°jo of the automoliiles remained in the parking spaces during the noon hour. He felt it was important that County employees use the parking lot that has been supplied for them; there wae confusion in parking in this area but it wa's his opinion this could be solved by 4-hour parking. He was a firrri believer that �parking limita't'ions should be based on needs. ` ' . . ., _ � , Councilmari Kriegsman concurred the County had a parking` problem, � � liowe�ve�r' stated the City has taken a stand to correct their .deficiencies and perhaps uniform parking would force the County to stand up to their duty to provide parking facilities.for those people who have business at the Court Hous'e, jurors arid otFiers. ' � ' Councilman Moty stated he would bring back the thoughts of councilmen to the Traffic and Parking Commission, that he believed'it was lack of communication when this item was last discussed. Councilman Chatfield stated he would attend the next meeting of this Commission� Ite'm deferred. 3. That all 90 minute parking restrictions be replaced with 2 hour parking limitations, to wit: From Magnolia St, to Olive St. - south side From Magnolia St. to entrance to Shasta High School - north side Continental St. , from Yuba to Placer St�reets - both sides 1200 block California St. , from Eureka Way to Shasta St. - both sides MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman that the recommendations of the Traffic and Parking Commission Item 3 be adopted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes: � 4. That a parking sticker program be initiated. Such sti:ckers to be � 3 �/ sold on a quarterly basis for $}8. 00 a;q.uar-te.'r'�;. entitling the purchaser to park in any 10 hour metered `zone only. Furtlier, that said sticker to \ apply to one particular vehicle only and should�at all times be displayed � in the lower right liand corner of the windshield, and, further, .that the color of the sticker be changed 'for each quart-er. Councilman Moty stated.lie concurrecl with this recommendation; it would � reduce the number of`meters to be maintained and the `frequency of col- lections and would result in large usage. ` , �MOTION: Made by Councilmari Moty, seconded by Dr. iVlartin that the � recommendation of the Traffic and� Parking Commiss'i'on Item 4 be approved. The Vote: Unanimous.Ayes. � Stickers to be sold by the Police Department. 223 5. That Council remove all parking meters located on the north S. P. parking lot and that, for the time�being,�.parking be made available to the public free of charge, starting on`the firet day of April, and we further recommend that the present permit system of $•7. 50 per quarter be transferred to the more desirable south S. P. lot. . . City Manager Cowden advised the two leases on tlie S. P. lots had expired and the S. P. had increased the rental charge from $100. 00 per month ($50. 00 each lot) to $I70. 00 with` a $10. 00 per �montli reduction, making a total of $160. 00 per month. The reason for the reduction of $10. OO.was because_they would reduce the parking spaces on the north - lot from 48 to 44, , as the �S. P. plannecl to u,se this as a site for their micro wave station. Total rent for the two lots would be $160. 00 per month, plus taxes. Last year's taxes amounted to $550. 00, this year was $785. 00. , City Manager Cowden was directed to negotiate for the south lot only with S. P. Company,� and Item #5 was held over pending report �_from the City Manager. BUTTE ST. MALL Dr. Martin stated.he was very disappointed the Traffic and Parking Commission did not feel as he did regarding the Butte Street mall; Councilman Moty �said the Commission had not been unanimous iri the'ir feelinghowever the � _ pre sent plans for�a freeway�coming into town would cause a poor traffic l`�� pattern if Butte Street east of Market Street was closed; this did not pre- clude the closing of Butte Street west of Market Street. Councilman Chatfield advised he had discussed th�i��si problem with Mr. Miles , who had assured him when warranted and justified a west on ramp to the freeway� could be added, -_ PUBLIC HEARING - Adoption of National Electric Code 1962 ' The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Fulkerth opened the public hearing on the adoption of the National Electric Code 1962. � The_following document is on file in the office of the City C1erK Affidavit of Publication Notice of Public Hearing . Mayor Fulkerth ascertained there were no written protests and no one in the audience protested. ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Martin the hearing be elosed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by� Councilman Chatfield the full reading of Ordinance No. 706 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes. MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Dr. Martin that Ordinance No. 706 i�e adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amend- ing Article 111 of Chapter 9 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 9-9 thereof and substituting a new Section 9-9, to provide for the adoption by reference of the National Electrical Code, 1962, in the place and stead of the National Electrical Code, 1959 Edition, and providing certain amend- ments thereto, and providing for certain amendments to the Uniform Electrical Code, 1951 Edition. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noe s: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 706 on file in the office of-.the City Clerk. `. COMMISSION MINUTES Councilman Chatfield requested he receive a copy of all commission minutes in order that he research certain subjects prior to council meetings. 224 Request - Shasta County Kennel Club � Mr. Joseph.Rao, Di'rector of the Shasta`County Kennel Club, �requested permission to hold their annual Kennel Club Show at Tiger Field. MOTION: Made by Dr. Martin, seconded by Counc'ilman Chatfield the '�� �� request of the Shasta County Kennel Club be approved. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Date of show: August 30th, 1963 � ' ' � Request for Hangar Construction - Norcal Aviation ' R. G. Watt, Norcal Aviation, in a communication dated February llth advised it was their understanding that �City does not liave available funds at this time for the construction of �, hangar at�Benton Field, in which �/ case tliey were ready to proceed with the immediate construction of the �7 / Double-T hangar. � � Mr, Watt then outlined the costs of amortization�; insurance and City and County taxes, the ground rental charge, which b�rought up a�figure of some $176. 00 per month, with no provision for maintenance. The letter states: "Perhaps we can work out an,arrangernent whereby the City takes title to the builcling which would reduce this figure by $25. 00 per month. Other than. that the only method of reducing these montliTy costs would be to arrive at a longer, period of amortization. Forty years would give us a monthly�cost of $132. 72 incIudirig taxes. " He ur�ed that�council talce action as quickly.as possible, due to the sizeable investrrient made in their airplane and they were very�much concerned about it being left out in the weathe r. . 1VIOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconde,d bjr, Councilman Kriegsman this letter be referred to the Airport Commission for recommendation to council. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Mr. Walter Callegy, representing Norcal Aviation, stressed'.the urgency for a decision on this matter; Councilman Kriegsman advised him that at the last meeting of the City Council it had been requested the Airports Commission submit report and recommendation on priorities. The next meeting of the Ai;r.porb.Com•will be Thursday, February 21 st. Article "Landing Field in the Backyard" // Mr. Wm. T. Withrow, formerly in charge of Benton Ai'rport, sent for / �l council information an article from the Oakland Tribune entitled "Landing Field in the Backyard". Clipping`dated January 27th. t Conference - State Dept. of Public Works An Urban Transportation Planning Conference will be held in Sacramento ,� v/ February 25th and 26th, sponsored by the State of'Calif. Department of Public Works. . Petition - Protesting Dances Grange Hall ` ' Attorney Werner Ahrbeck filed with the City Clerk a petition signed by some 100 res'idents of the City of Redding and persons living adjacent to the south boundaries of the City,� protesting the Saturday night dances being �/ y conducted.by the Grange Hall located on Cedar Road at Kenyon Drive. The � petition urges the ciances be declared a public nuisance and enjoin contin- uance thereof, or that an. ordinance be adopted to prevent the continuance of the disturbances being caused to the residents of the area by patrons"of said dance s. ` ` He stated this was a mutual and joint problem City and County wise of long standing duration; he urged Council to consider the adoption of amended Ordinance No. 704� in an effort to regulate tlie conduct at darices. 225 Councilman Martin stated this was a very difficult problem, if the City became� too r�estrictive it would just� result in the teenagers boycotting dances held in the City; that if patrolling the area would solve the problem our Police Department should so do. ` Councilman Moty said a uniform ordinance county wide would be of great benefit, however this was difficult to achieve. That a start liad to be made somewhere and as long as the City of Redding recognized the problem, the start should be �made here. He would like to see the adoption of the second version of Ordinance 704 tonight. He hoped the County would take similar action later. City Attorney Murphy said he had met"with 1VIr. A'bbe," District Attorney, and Mr. Good rich, City Attorney of Anderson, and they had been most cooperative, however they could not speak for the legisla�tive bodies. He had no reason to believe either of the ordinances would be adopted in the immediate future by the other two agencies in tYie County. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, se.eonded by Dr. Martin to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 704 and the City Attorney be directed to scan � same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded�by Councilman Kriegsman that Ordinance No. 704 be aclopted, an ordiriance of the City Council of the City of Redding adding Article YV to Chapter 10 of the Redding City "Code, 1959, as amended, providing for regulation of Public Dances 'in tlie City of Redding. ' Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 704 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Proposed Legislation - Drivers License Councilman Chatfield informed Council that Assembly. Bill No. 91 would raise the driver's license age to 18 years and he would like our city to adopt a resolution favoring such legislation; that we reque'st the League of California Cities, the Board of Supervisors and the California Supervisors Association to also endorse the bill. "Our juveniles do not know how to cope with the mobility and privacy that an automobile �affords" he concluded ,�,� and explained there were provisions in the bill for the licensing in cases of emergency or hardship. ' MOTION: � Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty that we adopt a Resolution endorsing Assembly Bill No. 91. Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noes: � Councilmen - Kriegsman Absent: Councilmen - None ' Request re Widening Cypress St. Bridge Mr. Robert C. Anderson, President of the Redding Chamber �of Commerce, submitted a resolution requestirig the'.City of Redding and the County of Shasta to set aside funds up to 15% of the total estimated�project, for the widening of the Cypress St: Bridge from a two lane to a four lane structure. . ��� He stated the Chamber had requested the Board of Supervisors to earmark some $50, 000 for this project, and were asking City to earmark $100, 000. Mr. Clyde Rann, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Roads and Highway Committee, stated this project had been under consideration for many years, howeve.r State funds had not beeri available: That Mr. Miles, District Engineer Division of Highways, had stated recently if the County and State would make a traffic survey �of this area and the bridge in particular and 226 if the project was feasible, some State funds might be available. It was estimated the Cypress St. bridge carries, l5, 000 vehicles per day over a 24 hour period, by 1968 the estimate was 25, 000, by: 1980 38, 00.0. The estimated cost was between $900, 000 and One Million dollars. Director of Finance Courtney stated it was possible this project would qualify under the Accelerated Public Works Project - that it would be wise to have the funds available, but not to appropriate them. City Manager Cowden explained the money must be pledged and available by official act of the CAunc.il and Board of Supervisors; that he �had�been advised however that State funds would not be available until the .1964-65 State budget. , He was certain if the City Council would pass a resolution addressed to the State D�.vision of Highways indicating if the Highway Commission con- sidered this project for adoption in the 1964-65 budget, that City would put up $100, 000 and the- County $50,, 000, you would have a very good chance it would be given favorable consideration by the Highway Commission. . . J .- . _ City Attorney Murphy was directed to report next council meeting if it would be possible for City to allocate funds for use outside the City limits. MOTION: Made by Dr. Martin, se.conded b,y Councilman Chatfield to adopt the recommendations of the Chamber of Commerce as outlined, and the City Attor.ney .be reque sted to drawup the nece s sary re solution. Voting was as follows; Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None � „j; , Jack Reiser, Chamber of Commerce Road Committee member, stated the Board of Supervisors had been cautious in their deliberations as this is just another bridge to them as .there,are many bridges in the County. The matter had been referred to the Shasta County Director of Public Works to work with the Board of Supervisors. Request of the Sheriff's Posse , Councilmen were advised the Sheriff�s Posse of Shasta County are preparing fo.r the 19b3 Rodeo Week and the 15th Annual Rodeo Parade; Top Hand ,�� � , Dinner Monday evening May 20.th, street dance Friday May 24th, rodeo parade May 25th. They requested the adjournment of the City Council from May 20th to the 21 st; also the adoption -of a 'r.esolution pertaining to � Rodeo Week and the Parade. MOTION: Made by.Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Dr. Martin to accept the recommendations as itemized in the Sheriff's Posse letter dated Feb. llth. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Adjournment of the May 20th meeting will be handled at the Council meeting of May bth. _ � Sacramento iValley Division - League of Calife Cities The Sacramento Valley Division of the League of Galifornia Cities meeting will � � � be ,held in Marysville March 1 st. Richard Carpenter, Executive Director and General Counsel of the League of California Cities will be the inain speaker , , _ on "Proposed Legislation Affecting Cities", � ' City Manager Cowden was directed to make reservations for those attending. REQUEST OF REDDING CAB COMPANY FOR PERMIT � Mayo� ,Fulkerth opened the discussion on the application of Freeman Hackett, � Redd�,ng Cab Company for permit to operate four taxi cabs in the City of Redding. � . . He stated,there were three actions possible for council at this time: .`�(�� 1. �Defer decision u`ntil transcript of public hearing is completed 2. Grant permit for 1 - 2 - 3 or 4 taxi cabs to Redding Cab Company 3. Deny the request 227 A poll of council members indicated the transcript would not.be nece,ssary. Dr. Martin stated he had thought a great deal about this, and there had been a fine summation from the City Attorney. He had consider.ed this from the follow- ing points. 1 - City had moved into Mr. Hackett's area of business. 2 ,- To deny him a permit to operate in that area is almost untHinkable.� 3 -� To make a zone where Mr. Hackett can operate in this limited area (South City annexation area) and also have Mr. Bull operate in the newly acquired area and�the old area would create subsequent policing problems. That in his opinion the only reason- ' able solution is to allow the application of Mr. Hackett to be approved. Councilman Chatfield stated he did not see any provision in the code that we ' would zone Gity to allow them to operate only in certain�section�s. 2 - We.are not in the position that we are denying Mr. Hackett's right to operate out of that particular location where his business is. 3 - That garbage -collection in the South City area�l�ad been taken over by .the City�and in.his opinion this was parallel. That he saw no way of controlling price wars, harassments and other . things that required policing. According to the Code public convenience and necessity had to be� proved by applicant, and he saw no•evi�dence this was done. That he was not in favor of monopoly but did not think the size of the City justified two cab: companies. This is a different category, the same as public utility. With.,the future growth of the City or with future annexatio.ns; this situation might change. . . . . . .. � � � _ . . , . , . _ � .� �, � He was of the opinion Council was in the position to be guided by the .Code; either work with the Code, repeal or amend the legislation we now have on the books. Councilman Kriegsman stated he was in complete agreement�•with•Mr.. 'Chatfield, to abide by the ordinance, amend the ordinance or do away-with it. . _ That he had received copies of ordinances from other cities through the League of Calif. Cities. That under our ordinance it is necessary for the ap�licant to show the necessity for additional service. Since the last meeting he� had talked with many cab drivers, users of cabs, and others who know the transportation business.in ���3 'other cities, and the taxi cab business today is a dying business, that business is not on the'increase: That he did not think we should deny Mr. Hackett the . right to do busine�ss from the location he is in, outside the` City of Redding. In his opinion, certain records pertaining to Mr. Hacke tt indicated we are not iri . a position at this time to grant him permission to operate any taxi cabs in the City of Redding. That he was in favor of deriying the application of Mr. Freeman Hackett. - '•` " � Councilman Moty stated in his judgment public�convenience and necessity required - the licensing of a second operator. He did not believe public. convenience ancl necessity required the licensing of four cabs as requested in Mr. Hackett's �. application. He could not justify the issuance of�more than two taxi cab permits for various reasons. He would not be in favor of granting a five year permit as the present ordinance stipulate•s, but�he would approve the granting of two taxi cab perrriits and amending the�ordinance so that permits are of one year duration. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Dr. Martin the City Attorney be directed to amend the ordinance that taxi cab permits are issued for one year duration. - - - - . , ..... , Voting was as follows: - " ' ' Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Martin, Moty and and� Fulkerth• - Noes: Councilmen - Kriegsman , Absent: Councilmen - None - ' MOTION: � Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Dr.- Martin that two permits to operate taxi cabs be issued to Freeman Hackett, Redding Cab Company, under the terms of the amended ordinance. � ' ' ' ' Voting was as follows: • ' � " � .. Councilman Kriegsman asked how we can assure ourselves that Mr. Hackett would live up to the obligation of only two�cabs. � Further,� he 228 questioned Mr. Moty's suggestion that public convenience and necessity would be served. (Two cabs would..be. gotten rid .of,. :Mr...Hackett�advised. ) an Council��Moty stated amending the ordinance,for one year indicated that ,, � 7 - Council would ta�ke a dim view of renewing the permits if the regulations y are not complied with, and 'secondly public necessity and convenience was a matte r of a.pe r s on's o.pinion.. , . . - � � Ayes: Councilman. - IVlartin;:_ Mot.y.;.and Fulke.rth • . � - Noes: Councilmen - Chatfield and Kxiegsman _ _ , Absent: Councilmen - None . . � RECESS . ,� � . ., . . ,. . .. . , - A 10 minute recess .was.called for_ a,pers_onnel session,. called,by;Mayor_Fulkerth. ' , , ,- . .. APPOINTMENT - Calif. .Couneil on Cr.�ime_ and Delinquency . . ; . . J Mayor Fulkerth "submitted the name� of Jackson Price.as. a representative of northern California ori the California and National Council on Crime and Delinquency. He stated there would be'8 meetings a year st.ate-wide and he recommended approval of�City contributing $200.for travel expense„_contingent on the:app;roval,that County �� L contribute a like''sum. . �C �� ; MOTION: 1Vlade by Dr: Martin, sec.onded by Councilman Moty that Jackso.n Price be appointed to the California and National Council on Crime and Delinquency as County's representative and City's representative, and that $200. 00 per year be appropriated for .travel expens.e;- contingent that County..share;egually. .�„ Voting was as follows: . - . - . Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noe s: Councilmen - None � � •- - - . � Absent: Couneilmen -. None _ . . . RE CALIFORNIA.5T. - Parking Lot as proposed . . (Councilman Moty.leaves his Council seat). . ... . , _ Mr. Car_1 Williaxn�poke of the very important issues, confronting.the City of Redding; that nothing wo�}ld be built on the Golden Eagle site until the 1500 block on Calif. �7�� � Street is taken care of. That he felt councils throughout the United �States should not give:up .to press.ure groups, that councils were elected _to lead the`people, not to have people lead them. � Mayor Fulkerth informed_ Mr. WiZliams that had the Traffic.and Parking .Commission taken more positive action in their recommendation to Council, Council would have had a clearer picture of their thinking; that it had been referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation from the planning standpoint, then would be a public hearing - after which the City Council would make the decision. (Councilman Moty returns) . , . APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAY;ROLL . . MOTION: Made by Councilman.Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, warrant Nos. 3581 to 3739 inclusive, in the � amount of $113,. 958• 25 b.e approved and paid; that Payroll Register No. 16, salaries / � �J January 27 thru February 9, 1963, warrant Nos. 10210 to 10419 inclusive, in the amount of $43, 550�.. 59 be.approved. Total: $157, 508. 84 Voting was as follows: � � . Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noe s: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None � . - _ � TREASURER'S REPORT /� � Councilman Kriegsman, Chairman of the Finance Committee, submitted Treasurer's�. � Report as of. January 31,. 1963, in the, total amount of $2, 145, 208. 30. DELINQUENT TAX REPORT , � - Delinquent Tax Report from period commencing December 1,. 1962 and ending, �� U December 31, 1962 in the total amount of $6325. 03 was submitted to all councilmen. REPORT - Finance Directo.r � � Director of Finance Courtney submitted to all councilmen a memo dated Feb. 15th 229 entitled "Report and recommendation re applications for Federal Funds under Public. Works Planning Loan. Program and, Accelerated Public Works Program.�� He stated he w;ou-1d like some indication from Council_if staff should proceed in _.�;.> either or both'tlie Planning Loan Program and the Accelerated Public Works Pro- gram. The memo states: "In addition .to the applications suggested by the Citizens Advisory Committee for Capital Improvements concerning the Civic Auditorium-Convention Hall project and the grade separation project, projects within the following categories could be developed by the City staff within a relatively short time to the point that it would be possible to�file applications under the Public Works Acceleration Act in anticipation of future congressional action appropriating additional funds:, - - ��� �� ��,5 1. Water system irr�provements such as construction of the Benton Loop, and other :internal, expansion projects _ � 2. Sanitary sewer ixnprove�ments. such as local projects to relieve deficiencies within our internal system. Since the City already has a Master Plan for sanitary sewer and water.system improvements, the.development of well . integrated additions to`these,.�facilities can be prepared within a relatively short time. 3,. ..Air.port improvement projects as suggested at the last Council meeting. MOTION: M.ade by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that in council• was�accord with.the applications .for federal funds under Public Works Planning Loan Program and Accelerated Public Works Program._ Tlie Vote: Unanimou s Aye s. � � . REPORT - Uniform Housing Code, 1958 Edition Building�Official Jack ,Penix advised the preface of the Unif.orm� Housirig Code� states the code is designed to fillione of the primary needs.�of�Americ,ari cities in securing funds from Federal Agencies for Urban Renewal, includirig conservation, rehabilitation or redevelopment programs in cities throughout tlie country. The development of this code was necessary for cities desiring Federal aid to comply with the Workable Program requirements of the Housing and Home Finance'Agency. In a memo dated February 13th Mr. Penix states: "To insure a uriiform inspection of�every residential, commercial and industrial building within the corporate boundaries of the City of Redding, it would require additional manpower as a qualified inspector could complete only five, possibly six, inspectioris per day, and unless enough manpower was put to work on the project the program would be an endless task and would never be accomplished. " ��S�y Under the Building Code, three hazards are considered, Fire and safety, structural and health.. : T�hat under .this code 25°jo of the area designated as substandard under the Building Code,, would hav.e 65.°jo to 70% declared substandard under the Uniform Housing Code. (Riverview project area). City Manager Cowden elaborating on the housing code.; stated it_ would be a "neigh- borhood analysis", a.house by house, block by block, City wide inspection, if we proceed with urban renewal. � : � The City Attorney was requested to find out what has been d�one� in`bther cities; he also commented some people have the opinion this is a,perfect example of .the __ price you pay for Federal funds. . It was requested this be placed on tlie agenda, for discussiori at the League of Calif. Cities Sacramento Valley Division conference to be held in Marysville. AWARD OF BIDS , Oil Blast Circuit Breaker Purchasing Agent Stewart submitted analysis,and recommendation of Bid 5chedule No. 255 - Oil Blast Circuit Breaker. He states "Although the bid �,�� >of Westinghouse Electric Supply Co, of Sacramento is low in dollar value �by �$10. 40, the bid of Incande s cent Supply Co. of Redding inclucle s 1°jo sale s tax payable locally in the amount of $2$. 50, of which 85°jo comes directly to the City of Redding, or $24. 23, making Incandescent 5upply Co. 'of Redding essentially low bidder by $13. 83. Therefore, it i.s our recommendation that bid be awarded to Incandescent Supply Co. in the amount of $2, 964.0",O tax included." 230 MOTION: Made by Dr. Martin, seconded by Councilman Moty that Bid . Schedule No. 255, Oil Blast Circuit Breaker be awarded to Incandescent Supply Company of Redding in the amount of $2; 964. OO in acc�rdance-with �I`� the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent: ' � `r Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noe s: Councilmen - None �' Absent: Councilmen - None Refrigerated Air Conditioner - Council Chambers "G - Purchasing Agent Stewart submitted analysis arid' recommendation for the purchase of a refrigerated air coriclitiorier for the Council Chainbers: It was his .recommendation bid be awarded to the Pacific Air Equipment. Co. of Sacramento on the Crane "Capitolaire" for $1, 227. 20, tax included. MOTION: Made by Councilman.Kriegsman, seconded by Gouncilman Moty 3l Gl . _ . to accept the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent for the purchase of a Crane '.'Capitolaire." from the Pacific Air Equipment'Co. of Sacramento for $1, 227. 20, and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary resolution authorizing the transfer of funds. Voting was as�follows: � ' Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman; Martin, Moty' and Fulkerth Noe s: Councilmen - None - Absent: Councilmen - None ' ' ' REPORT ON SUIT , . -- - .� _ _�._.: -.. . City. Attorney M,urphy, advised the Worthingtori Pump suit had been in cour� today with continuance of the pretrial until May 20th in o'rder that both sides might secure depositions. � " � � ANNEXATION -. Greater Enterprise Area Planning Director Evans advised the proponents for annexation of the greater Enterprise .area had filed a Petition for annexation; this was the resubmission of the original petition, however certain items had been corrected as far as the metes and bounds description, that county roads with their name had been placed � on the map. � . .�� � , . Councilman Moty asked the City Attorney if, after City commences on this annexation another area were annexed to the E. P. U. D. , would it be required to be resub- mitted again? , . City Attorney Murphy stated there was a distinction between annexations which were pending with the E. P. U. D. at�the time of our previous application and the situation that exists at the present time. The present proposed area to be annexed includes any and all annexations which E. P. U. D, has given any indication of favoring., There is a built-in s.top valve in 'annexation procedure that when the annexation has reached a certain point, they do not. have time to put a roadblock in our way�before a stop-valve point is reached and they can not annex fu-rther until our annexa;tion procedure is completed. .;_ MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Moty to refer Petition for annexation of;the Greater Enterprise area to the Planning Com- mission for report and recomrriendation by the next .Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.. . MESA AND OTHER STREETS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The Department of Public Works filed with the City Clerk Amended Plans-and Specifications in Assessment District No. 1962=2, Me.sa and Other Stre.ets. �fc� L � � �. : - - MOTIOIV: Made by Councilman CHatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty t11at Resolution.No. 3066 be adopted, a resolution of Intention to amend the work to be� done in Assessment District No., `1962-2, Mesa and Other Streets,. City of Redding, County of.Shasta, St�.te, 'of California. • Voting was as follows: . ` ' . . Ayes:� Councilmen - Chatfield,"=Kriegsinari, Martin, Moty and Fuikerth Noe s; Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None ' 231 MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, se.conded by Dr. Martin that Resolution No. 3067 be adopted, a resolution extending time for commencement of work in Assessment District No. 1962-2, Mesa and Other Streets, City of Red'dirig, County of Shasta, State of California. . , � Voting w.as as. follows.: Ayes: ; .C.ouncilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulke"rth . Noes: Councilmen - None - . �., Absent: Councilmen - None Resolutions No.� 3066 and 3067 on file in the office of the City.Clerk. r � , �Public Hear,ing,sch;eduled for March. 4, 1,963 .8:00 P. IvI. REPORT - Proposed Assessment District Riverview Project `-` � � � � Associate Civil Engineer. Lang. reported o}� the progress of the proposed assessment distri.ct for, t.he River.view, proj:ect;, ,so.far in the study conducted the area had not been enlarged, except to include .all of.Trinity Street east of East Street. The - total cost of the,,project,was_estimated to be _$104, 000; this wbuld include tlie :. - .._ _ .. .. . .,.. . . extension.and replacement of the necessary sewer lines, complete replacement �, of the .water,�system, �construction of curb, ;gutter,, sidewalk storm drainage in area,_ grading and paving and the acquisition qf some rights-of-way for the river- � bluff end of certai-n stre.ets. _ � � , - . � ; ,. , . � . , . . . . _ Approximately $68, 500 would be involved in the assessment dist'rict, $35, 000' would be City's obligation. City's obligation would be�the replacement of'existing cur,b, ,gutt.er and sidewalk, the replacing of water and sewer lines, the placing r`�� of the asphalt_concrete..and all�.engineering .and inspection fees.. : - . , ., . _ , i . . Director of Public Works Arnessbriefed council on the storm drainage problem and stated this was an intermediate solution only. � . . . .. , .. _ .. . .. . . ,. . . As soon as .all .information gathered by the Engineering Department lias been cheeked-a�nd the petitions put in final form, property owners will be contacted via�Planning D�irector.Evans. � .. LIGHTS - Sacrame.nto River _ Director of .Fublic -Works Arness stated .information was being received from suppliers.�on the costs ,of .pla.cing submerged lights under the A. C. I.�D. Canal ; � �� � thi.s �presente_d pro�blems; and wa:s .very costly.` They were also securing 'cost estimate for the placement of lights on the bridge and also on th'e fish ladders in.the: dam:area: - . . . , ,, , . , .1. . RE EMPLOYMENT ENG. FIRM - �Grade Separation Study � In a communication dated February. 6th, City Manager Cowden recorriinended �6� that two member..s of.the �City,Co.uncil be, appointed to a selection committee to assi�st.the Dire.ctor of P.ublic Works and, City Manager to develop a recommendation re.garding.•employment of.an, engineering firm to .conduct a. g 'rade separation study. , _, :�, - � , , _ . , � � .�� Councilman Chatfield steps down from his council s�eat. May.or..Fulkerthtappointed .Council;man Kriegsman and. Moty,to work on this , committee: ,,, .. � � . . _ . - . , , � . :.��3 .r . - . . . - Councilman :Chatfie-ld.returns_to his c,ouncil seat. , , RE WATER - Lake Redding�Subdivision , Cit�r �Manager: Cow;den submitted,.to..a11R councilmen,a memo dated February 8th entitled "Request of Tom Woods that water be furnished to his Lake Redding Subdivision and recommendations regarding the general terms and conditions under which..water should be supplied.to. his:subdivision". . �j _ .. . �, � The rnemo-advises that,Mr�. Woods,has installed the in-tract water s.ystem in the,Lake •Redding Subdivision owned and developed by him, and that he requests �a �municipal.sowree<<of water.:in�.orde�:;that the distribution. system may be tested, and further; :in-order that,he.,may_�insta,ll.;th} other`in-tract improvements so that the subdivision may be developed and:houses constructed during the forth- � c coming construction season. 232 Glenn Rogers, �Manager of the Buckeye Water District has informed Mr. Woods the Dis.trict will not supply water`from their distribution system to his inter�nal water system�unless he is willing to deed to �the Buckeye �W�ater IDistrict the internal subdivision�s water distribution system. ' 1VIr. 4Voods also had been advised in writing by the District that because his property has been annexed to , .. . . _ . . . , the City, that his property was no'loriger a part' of�the District and that the District would not serve water to his subdivision. Mr. Cowden states he had.,told Mr. Woods it would be his recommendation to.the Council that the City of Re'aa�ng recei'.ve'titTe to his subdivision'�s internal water distribution system at t�e �same time the` other improverrients in hi's subdivision, such as streets, curbs, _gutters, etc. , are accepted by the City for maintenance. For this reason, it was Mr. Cowden's r�ecommendation that either the City enter into an agreement with the Buckeye Water District for the District to supply water to the .subdivision with the City acquiring title to the subdivision's internal , . . . .� water distributi�on system as recorrimended above and/or that a firm binding agree- ment be entered.into between the City.and the Di`strict to provide that the City acquire the in-tract water di`stributibn' system from the District for a consideration of $1. 00 if and when the District's water distribution facilities are ever a�cquired by the City of Redding through annexation of the District to the City� or in tlie event that the City.elec:ts to supply the subdivision with water directly from the City's own di.stribution system. � � � � � , . City. Manager Cowden reaffirmed the position of our�former City-Attorne}r that annexation of Mr. Woods property to the City did not exclude the�District from serving water to him, and the Bureau of Reclamation's attorney had also given this same ruling. � � A memo from the City, Attorney dated February 15th entitled "Agreement for three fire hydrants with'Buckeye Courity Wate.r District" advised councilmen �(��� an agreement had beeri preparecl for execution by �the City and the Buckeye County Water District for the installation and us� of three fire hydrants along Lake Blvd. and Hilltop Road to provide more adequate fire protection for the citizens in,that area. The provisions of the proposed agr'eement were that�the City would pay the total expense, for the district to install th"ree fire�hydrants � at a co,st of.$350. 00 per hydr.ant, at designated spots in tlie dist'rict's sy'stem on Lake Blvd .and Hilltop Road to better' serve Doc Clearie's; .Tirnberlanes and other property within the City limits in ,that area. � The hydrants were to be , owned by the City with an option to purchase available to the district, and to be maintained by the District with the City paying $4. 00 per month service charge�. Hydrants.to be available to both the district and the City. �. The memo concludes: "The district refuses 'to sign tlie agreerrient as prepar.ed and requests that the agreement be modified to provide that the district would own the hydrants with no option tb tlie City to purchase, but the district would reduce the'service charge'to $2. 00 per month. The City, of course, would pay the total cost of installation in the sum of $1, 050. 00. � � - In the absence of Mr. Cowden I discussed the counter offe�l�With Mr. Courtney and the Fire Chief. It is our joint opinion that it is most desirable for. the City to retain ownership of the fire hydrants which it is proposing to pay for and that, �� -.,.',..:�.:i;,�> � therefore, the district's counter-offer ie not acceptabT�e�.. , . Councilmen were advised the agreement proposed fo'r�'the Buckeye Courity Water District regarding fire hydrants was identicaT with the Enterprise P. U. D. agreement. � _ . .. •:, ... . . . .. : . ' Director of Public Works briefed council on the aTternate p1'aris' ranging iri cost from.$130, 000 to $2�5, 00 for the fu.rnishing of water to bring water to this area,, Their departme�nt r`ecomrriended the $200, 000 plus plan, which would build.�the, line across �the� Diestelh'orst'property, looping the .lVlxracle Mile, Benton � Tract, 4Redding Heights, up the hill pa�ralleling Highway 99, 'acr.oss the country , _ in the back area. Th'is water line would also �serve Doc Clearie's ar.ea,. but would�go up, but not along Lake Blvd. " ' , . City Attorney Murphy stated he was confident if we proposed to put water in 233 Mr. Woods subdivision provisions are available to withdraw that portion from the District.. There are.procedures�for withdrawing. a. portion of a_Water. Dis- trict from the total District. These procedures depend on the aetion of the. Board of Director.s of-the Buekeye_Wate�r District, but if;the action is c�ispleas- ing it is possible to initiate _referendum proceedings: _� . ..� , :. _ . . , , . ;. . ;� . .. . � . � . �� . .. . . The District has the legal power to sell water whether or�,�not�the a.rea is in the District, and this does not constitute a reversal of the Buckeye Water District's legal o.pinion. , . . . . � r-.i : :,, ,;: ,�;, , . . . ; .. , .. : � : r . . . . . .. � _.. - . MOTION:. Made by Councilman,Kr•iegsrnan, se.cond,ed by,_Dr._ .Martin - 1. The Cit}� Manage.r .be requested,to neg,otiate_w-ith the Bucke,ye W.ater•D,istrict; to attempt to arrive at a contract for them to serve water to Mr. Woods sub- division with the clear understanding that the internal water ,system would be acquired by -the Ci,ty for $,1. OO..if;and when.the City, is :in:a. position to serve water to the area. 2 .- That ari attempt be made to ente.r�into.a.cont.ract with the Buckeye Water District for the installation of 3 fire hydrants installed by the City at City's cost on the Buckeye water system lines, to be rnaintained at a negotiated price per_month. .- City-�to retain�title�tq the fire-hydran�t;s with Buckeye having an option to purchase them�at an amortized figure. If both of these att.ernpts: are-•not•available, City to,.begin.negotiations-•to dev:elop_.our own wate r line s. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. � . �. �: � � - ORDINANCE - Air Guns . . . , - _ .. ,.. . . . ' . MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Dr. Martin the full reading of Ordinance No. 707.be waiv,ed and the. .Cit.y .Atto.r;ne.y ,be-directe;d to scan same. Voting was as follows:: .. -. � � -� : . � C � Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: C,ouncilme,n - .None , � . � .•+ . �. , _ � . . � _ . . . , .. , � . � .. MOTION: . Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman that Ordinance No. 707 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 19 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by adding Section 19-35. 1 ther.eto which makes it unlawful for a person under the age of eighteen years to have in his possession an air gun, except while escorted by an adult. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - Moty Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 707 on file in the office of the City Clerk. :�ti. !J. RESOLUTION - Easement to P. G. & E. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman that Resolution No. 3068 be adopted, a resolution of .the. City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement and,grant,of right of way over certain public lands in the vicinity of Benton Airport to Pacific Gas and Electric Company for and on behalf of the City of Redding. J� Voting was as follows: .S Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Martin, Moty and Fulkerth Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 3068 on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPLICATION - Before P. U. C. City Attorney Murphy informed council that he had received notice of the application of the Continental Pacific Lines before the Public Utilities Commission for rate increase comparable to the increase granted Greyhound Lines not too long ago. `-��� REPORT - Exclusion from Cascade Community Services District City Attorney Murphy reported on the actions of the Board of Supervisors at ��j5� ' 234 the;public hearing. on.the. Ga�scade -Community Services District withdrawi�ng - that portion of the� District that�was�within the area receritly annexed to the � City of Redding. , . . . _ _ .. . . _ . , ' �� . - , .. - 1. To withdraw'from the� Dist'rict�'th'at'a.rea' rece`ritly annexed to the City 2. Forgive them fu�ther-•taxation froin 19'64-65' on� . "- - 3. Refer the question of forgiving 63-64 taxes to the District Attorney for legal ruling: , �.. . . :�_ ..: ..., �_ � � � - �- ' . - , .�. � � . . , Mr. Murphy explained because the government code section provides the County Assessor and State Utilities Commission be advised of changes in boundaries �/G�� prior to February 1 st; and-�because the .public hearing'was-held �on the 18th of l � February, it was not possible to advise these parties of'boundary change. RE1'ORT �- Ghie�f of'Police `- - � - .� � _ ��' ' `-` � �� ' '' : Chief of Police Lincecum submitted�to"all �councilmeri a report of the activities of the Juvenile�Officer- from Noveinber' 15; �1962� to Februar•y 1, 196�3. - - � . -_ , � .. • .��.�' ,. _ . . -. Communications � . ' � - ' ' " ' ` ' 1. Senator� Geddes re 'City's opposi't�ion of Senate Bill No. 38 - � . . . .-, . . . ,, . . . ; -, . . . . . - 2. Request of M�r. and Mrs. McArthur for �xclusion of their proper-ty in the Cascade Community Services District " • � � 3. ICCCNC - Redding hosts meeting Tuesday, Feb. 19t1i � - ' ' : � 4. League of California �Cities'Bu�lletiri'da"ted'F`eb: 15th - � 5. League of California Cities Bulletin dated Feb. 5th � � . There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty the meeting was adjourned. , . _, , . . .. . . , , .. . . . . . ., APPROVED:� . � . . . . . . . . � .. . _ /��.. . _ . , . / , ... . . _ . .��� � , . . __ �. � �. � � Mayor �. . - _ . . . . _ .� _ . - � � , , � • . _ _ , Atte st �. ��--%-���..�.�-� L f�-�--r���_ .. . . . , . . . . . . _ . � ity Clerk_..� _ � .. . ., . ,- , _ . . . . ... , - � � . � .