HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1963-05-06296
City Council, Regular Meeting
Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg,
Redding, California
May 6, 1963 7:,00 P. M.
Reverend Charles A. Hollingsworth, Minister of Christian Education, First Baptist
Church, Redding, gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martin with the following Councilmen
present: Chatfield, Kriegsman and Martin. Absent: Councilman Denny, Late:
Councilman Moty.
The following communication was.read from Councilman Charles F. Denny:
May 4, 1963
Honorable George Martin, M. D.
Mayor City of Redding
Redding, Calif.
I ,,-� Dear Dr. Martin:
I regret that I will be unable to attend the May 6th meeting of the
Redding City Council.
Arrangements concluded prior to my appointment to the council
require that I be in Berkeley on that date to meet with officials of
the University of California on important school business.
Please be assured that it is my intention to avoid engagements in the
future that will conflict with regular meetings of the council, and that
I hope to give conscientious attention to my duties as councilman
during my term of office.
Sincerely yours,
/ Charles F. Denny
The following were also present: City, Manager Cowden, City Attorney. Murphy,
Fire Chief Grant, Fire Marshal Wade, Building Official Penix, Purchasing
Director Stewart, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Nelson, Working Parks
Supervisor Smith, Director of Public Works Arness, Water Superintendent
Gullixson, Electric Superintendent Dais and the following City employees: Tom
Seknon, Jack Lang, Jack Hulbert, Bob Hastings, Al Thomas, Dick Dotson, Diane
Bernardi, Janis Johnson and Dale Stone.
The following persons signed the Register:
Mrs. P. L. Nichols
Mr s. Norton
Ernest Rothe
George D. O'Brien
Ben Brooks
Mary A. Anderson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that
minutes of the regular meeting of April 15th and the adjourned meeting of April 23rd
be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
COMMUNICATIONS
Sub -Standard _Housing
Fire Marshal Wade advised that report had been submitted to all councilmen
on the inspection of properties owned by Mrs. L. P. Nichols; it was his
recommendation that all buildings be demolished, however did state her
residence could be renovated.
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Mrs. Nichols stated the residence on Sacramento Street had a good
foundation under most of the building, and stated she would like to re-
novate this building in order to recover a portion of her investment.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield to approve the request of the Fire Marshal and all rental
properties owned by Mrs. Nichols on West Street be demolished. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ..
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by.Councilman.
Chatfield to approve the demolition of the rental property owned by_Mrs.
Nichols on Sacramento Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kliegsman, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Mrs. Nichols be instructed that within ten days her sewer
problem must be satisfactorily taken care- of; that within sixty, days she
must decide if she plans to build her home up to code, demonstrating this
either by letting of .contract, posting a bond or some action showing her
intentions, otherwise this property be given to the Fire Marshal for post-
ing. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Stubblefield Property
Fire Marshal Wade advised Mrs. Stubblefield had requested a thirty day
extension before posting property located -at 1855 Linden Street; Mr. Wade
concurred in this request.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
that a thirty day extension of time be granted Mrs. Stubblefield on property
located at 1855 Linden St. The. Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Stimmel Property
Fire Marshal Wade advised of correspondence with Mrs. Leila S. Stimmel
regarding property located at Eureka Way and Pine Streets and advised a
six month extension of time had been granted her before posting of property.
He then stated Mrs. Mary Anderson would like permission to use one of the
buildings to store furniture.
Mrs. Anderson informed council she had two rentals and would like to keep
this furniture in storage in order to dispose of it and get at least a portion
of her costs back.
Mr. Wade advised he concurred with this provided no additional furniture
was moved in.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
that Mrs. Mary Anderson be allowed to store property at 12.05 Pine Street
(rear). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Claim - Mrs. Alva Harrison
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Claim filed by Mrs.' Alva Harrison in the amount of $10, 000. 00 be
denied and referred to City's insurance carrier and the City Attorney. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Invitation from Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club of Metropolitan Redding, Harold N. Hillman, President,
extended an invitation to the Council to meet with the club for breakfast
May 14th at 6:30 A. M. Grande Cafe, then adjourn for a short dedication
ceremony at the fountain on Yuba Street that the Kiwanis Club present the
four drinking fountains donated by the Club to the City.
Councilmen assured the Kiwanis Club they would_ be adequately represented.
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Re Underpass Construction Turtle Bay
Richard Riis, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Commission, suggested
that City' Council request the California Division of Highways to plan an
j� underpass in addition to the planned overpass for serving the traffic egress
and ingress needs of Turtle Bay, which property the City is desirous of
purchasing.
The letter continues: ''The sheer impossibility of achieving an underpass
/ L ingress and egress to Turtle Bay after the new freeway entrance has gone
to bid gives this recommendation the highest possible priority for city council
interest and action".
Mayor Martin appointed Councilman Chatfield to work with staff on this
request and present recommendations to the California Division of Highways.
Request for Reassessment - Garden -Olivia.
City Treasurer Simonds requested approval for the segregation of 1915
Special Assessments 1 - Garden -Olivia Sewer No. 348
2 - Garden -Olivia Street No. 6-1
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Dr. Martin. the
Street Superintendent be directed to file map, amended assessment, and
the City Clerk set public hearing date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Request for Reassessment - Rancho Parks
City Treasurer Simonds requested approval. for the segregation of 1915
Special Asse,�ssment - Rancho Parks No. 35-D.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
the Street Superintendent be directed to file .map, amended assessment and
the City Clerk set public hearing date. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Re Parking - '
Mrs. Gladys Whitehead, 1553 Riverside Drive, advised of her parking
problem. She owns the Parkview Arms Apartments, corner of Riverside
Drive and Center Streets, opposite the Division of Highway, building. Em-
ployees of the Division of Highways utilize the parking areas surrounding
the building and there is no space for moving vans, tradesmen or guests
of her tenants.
Mayor Martin referred this letter to the Traffic and Parking Commission
for report and recommendation.
Letter of Appreciation
Floyd H. Morgan, Chairman of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors,
thanked the City Council for the newly, established parking zones around
the courthouse, stating these new zones will help to provide.ample parking'
space for the public while at the:courthouse,
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Application was received by the Alcoholic Beverage Control, from Irene
y Jackson and Manuela A. Martorell, Ramona'.s Place, 1100 Center Street.
Bureau of Reclamation - Water Releases
R. J. Pafford, Jr. , Regional Director U. S. Department of the Interior,
Euxeau-.-of::Re:clamat..on;_:.. , in a communication dated April 25, 1963,
submitted tabulation showing the flows of water at Shasta and Keswick.
The letter continues: "It will be rioted from the foregoing tabulation that
the actual releases from Keswick during the 1962-63 season did not exceed
46, 000 c. f. s. � However, as you are aware, releases of 79, 000 second ft.
are prescribed by the flood control regulations when needed to evacuate the
flood space at Shasta. Releases approaching this amount were made in 1958
and undoubtedly will be required in the future in order for Shasta and Kes-
wick to perform their flood control functions.
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Our observations lead us to believe that in the Redding area there have
been some encroachments into the channel which is required to carry
a Keswick release of 79,.000 second feet. We fear that additional en-
croachments may occur unless ..the people of the Redding area are fully
cognizant of the prospective flood control operation of Shasta. "
It was the recommendation of the City Manager this communication be
referred to the Planning Commission and the Director of Public Works.
Councilman Kriegsman suggested the City post all dwellings, buildings
and recreational area that would be flooded at the79, 000 second feet to
preclude any possibility that we be censured that City did not exercise
proper caution; that the Department of Public Works determine the area
,at the earliest, possible convenience and people be notified by letter, or
the area posted that they are within the 79, 000 second feet area. He
stated the Planning Commission had maps that showed where the flood
areas would be, and this should_ not be difficult to determine. ,
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City Attorney Murphy stated he had spoken to Mr. Rummelsburg about this
and should there be any areas within the City that we did not know, perhaps
we could participate with the County on a survey they were going to have;
he stated it would relieve us of moral responsibility if we made subsequent
property owners aware the area was subject to flooding. That the area
could be posted or made a matter of record in the County Recorder's office.
Councilman Chatfield stated in .1958 79, 000 second feet releases were main-
tained for some twenty-four hours or more; the Bureau of Reclamation flew
the river and -photos were taken and are available. That it would be possible
to obtain information on an area subject to flooding without any great expense
on anyone's part.
Director of Public Works Arness suggested the news media be made aware
of the photographs that Mr. Chatfield had spoken of in order to make the
public aware.
Councilman Chatfield advised that he knew of .no residence within the City
limits that was within the flood.ar.ea.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
to refer this letter to the Planning Commission and the Director of Public
Works. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Mayor Martin .asked the City Attorney to attend the Planning Commission
meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - Rancho Parks
The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Martin opened the public hearing on
the Reassessment of Rancho Parks No. 31-A. .
Affidavit of Publication Notice of Public Hearing on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
Mayor Martin ascertained there were no written protests and no oral protests. `3
- MOTION:::..Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield the
hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield that
Resolution No.. 3096 be adopted, a. resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding co.nf=rming a division of land and bond for Assessment #31-A in Rancho
Parks Assessment District.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:. Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman and Martin
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Moty and Denny
Resolution No. 3096 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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ommunications (Cont'd. )
Removal of Palm Trees
R. C. Spaid, Kutras Recreational. -,Park, Inc.; requested permission to
remove palm trees at 1725 Sacramento Street for transplanting in the
park. These palm trees are in citys parkway easement and present a
litter and maintenance problem.
Merritt, Nelson.c.oncurred with this request stating it would be in the
(. best interests of the community to have the palms removed to Mr. Spaid's
location.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegs-
man to approve the request of R. C. Spaid for the removal of palm trees,
subject to obtaining an encroachment permit and the posting of a bond.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Director. of Public Works Arness stated it should be understood there would
be repair to the sidewalk, curb or gutter should any damage incur during
the removal of the trees.
Airport Commission Recommendation
Joseph Patten, Chairman of the Redding Airports Commission, in a com-
munication dated May 3rd briefed council on the recent aircraft accidents
iri-the area of Benton Airport. The letter states: "It. is possible, however
remote, that accidents similar to the one occurring Thursday evening of
this week may cause some hazard to traffic on Placer Street. We will
immediately initiate studies relating to this problem and will ask F. A. A.
representatives in connection with their investigations as to cause, if they
may.have some suggestions _in this regard.
We will continue to concern ourselves with the safety of the airport and
persons both associated with flying as. well as adjacent residents. "
Re Leasing/ Purchasing City Owned Property
Wm. Rablin, President of Wonder World, Inc. , asked regarding the
possibility of their leasing or purchasing City owned property located south
of Cypress Street and east of the A. C. I. D. Canal, approximately ten acres
in size, for the development of a retail shopping area. He stated they
will be in the Redding area on May 10th and hoped to meet with members
of the City Council.to further explore this possibility.
Mayor Martin requested Councilmen Moty and Chatfield to meet with Mr.
Rablin regarding this matter.
Re Benton Airport
William W. Coshow, in a communication dated May 3rd, 'protested -the
continued use of Benton Airport, stating that while it was:true the people
of Redding had announced they -wished to retain the airport at Benton Field,
it was his opinion another look should be taken of the situation as a result
-.of the.thre.e crashes off the airport'.
His letter concludes: "As a citizen of the City of Redding, I urgently request
that the City obtain an opinion from .the City Attorney as to whether or not
the election previously held is binding and, if not, close Benton Field'
before we incur the great tragedy which is inevitable and which will inevit-
ably close Benton Field in any event.'"
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MOTION: ' Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
Mr. Coshow's letter be referred to the Airport Commission. - The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that it is our perogative to investigate the service of Pacific Air Lines; that the
City has the right and should say something if we think the service is inadequate.
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That this subject be referred to the Airport Commission for recommendation to
City Council for their.action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PROCLAMATIONS
Poppy Days
MOTION: Made.by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
to approve Proclamation declaring May 24th and 25th as Poppy days, and /
the Mayor be authorized to sign said Proclamation on behalf of the City. The%
Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
National Coin Week
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
that signature of Mayor Martin be confirmed declaring National Coin Week
April 27th through May 4th. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Vehicle Safety Check Week
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Proclamation declaring May 13th to 18th Vehicle Safety Check Week be
approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Proclamation on behalf
of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Planning Commission
Dr. Martin advised that Glenn Robinson's term expired May, 1963 and that
he had graciously consented to continue to serve on this Commission.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chat-
field that Glenn Robinson be reappointed to the Planning Commission. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Civic Arts Commission
Dr. Martin advised that Rudy Balma's term expired May, 1963, and he
had requested that he not be reappointed. Mr. Richard Hornaday was
suggested by Mayor Martin as replacement.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Richard Hornaday be appointed to the Civic Arts Commission. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Martin's appointmentto the Five Standing Committees as outlined in the
Redding Municipal Code and the Procedural Ordinance under study was deferred
pending further study.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Warrant Register No. 21, warrant Nos. 4257 to 4548 inclusive, in the amount
of $82, 660. 07 be approved and paid; that Payroll Register No. 21, warrant Nos.
11274 to 11491 inclusive, salaries April 7th thru 20th, 1963, in the amount of
$43, 345. 90 be approved. Total: $126, 005. 97.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman and Martin
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Denny and Moty
DELINQUENT TAX REPORT
Councilman Kriegsman, Finance Committee, submitted report -of the City Treasurer
on Delinquent Taxes for the period commencing January 1, 1963 and ending March
31, 1963. 1�G
Report placed on file.
PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Under date of April 11th the Traffic and Parking Commission recommended that
stop signs be installed at the intersections of:
Wisconsin Avenue and Placer Streets stopping traffic at Placer St.
Regent Avenue - and- Placer --Street .stopping traffic at Placer St. f��
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Azalea Avenue at Hilltop Road stopping traffic at Hilltop Road
Commerce Avenue at Hilltop Road stopping traffic at Hilltop Road
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
that stop signs, as itemized, be installed, in accordance with the recommendation
of the Traffic and Parking Commission. The Vote: Unanimous°Ayes.
RE MEMBERSHIP - Traffic and Parking Commission
Mayor Martin stated he would contact the chairman 'of the Traffic and Parking
Commission regarding increasing membership from five to seven on this com-
mission.
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mission.
REPORT - Study of Park Development Program
Councilman Chatfield submitted the following report on "Study of Park Develop-
ment Program"'as prepa"red by him and Dr. Martin:
Recommend expenditure of $10, 000 to $15, 000 annually for automatic
sprinkler system to reduce park maintenance costs
Ins tali automatic controls on existing -sprinkler system' in Library Park
(roll and'trim)
Purchase new gang mower and build 1 --or 2 small storage sheds for Lake
Redding Park
L Sheridan Park needs shade. A good number of large trees should be
planted soon. Aso barbecue pit and tables with some cover for
shade.
The -parcel adjacent to Sheridan Park, approximate 150' x 1501, -which
is for sale, should be acquired
A financial program for purchase of bleachers should be started and
replacement maintained at a desirable level
Old dance pavilion should be renovated or removed
Councilman Chatfield stated the report was submitted for two reasons: To
mechanize as much as possible to reduce maintenance costs over a period of
years, and to promote the expansion of the parks system.
Report given to the City Manager for possible inclusion in the 1963`-64 budget.
SIGNALIZATION - Inte'r'se'ction
Councilman Chatfield reported he had met with staff, Mr. Chester and others
J from the Division of Highways, and County personnel regarding the signalization
at the intersection of Highway 44 and Lawncrest; this work will be done by the
State and there is no problem as far as the City is concerned..
AWARD OF BIDS
Fir Poles
Purchasing Agent Stewart submitted analysis and recommendation of Bid
Schedule No. 263, Full Treated Fir Poles, dated May 1, 1963. He states
after conferring with the City Attorney on the legality, it' -was his recom-
mendation that bid be awarded to Koppers Company in the amount of
$3, 573..44,' tax included.
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MOTION: Made by CounciPman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
that recommendation of the Purchasing Director be approved, ` and Bid
Schedule No. 263, Full Treated Fir Poles, be awarded to Koppers Co. in
the amount of $3, 573. 44, tax included.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman and Martin
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen Denny and Moty
Fire Hose
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Bid Schedule No. 262, Double Jacket; Rubber Lined Fire
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be awarded to Sacramento Rubber Company in the amount of $2, 496. 00
in accordance with the recomm_endation.of the.Purchasing Director.. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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MUSEUM BUILDING - Heating and Cooling -
Purchasing Director Stewart submitted to all councilmen a memo dated May
1, 1963 entitled "Heating and Cooling for Museum Building". He states';
"Our conclusion is that the most feasible ande;onomical method is to install
and duct a self contained, manufactured heat pump of 3 H. P. (3 ton) capacity
to heat and cool all display rooms. To furnish a heat.pump of this type, fab-
ricate and install supply and cold air return heat ducts, registers, thermostat,
connect to current supply ready to operate would not exceed $1, 700 complete. "
Mayor Martin directed the Purchasing Director to obtain costs of natural gas,
bottled gas, refrigeration system, etc.
Councilman Chatfield stated he was more concerned with the maintenance- cost,
rather than the initial cost; Councilman Kriegsman questioned the size of the
unit, which he thought should take care of any expansion to the building.
(Councilman Moty arrives at 8:30 P. M. )
The Purchasing Director was requested to obtain costs for painting of the
museum building.
UTILITIES AGREEMENT - State Division of Highways .
Robert. Hastings, Engineering Department, briefed council on the Utilities
Agreement No. 2-1498 between the Division of Highways and the City of Redding
covering costs to .the State for rearranging buried sewer and water line facilities
and appurtenant fittings to accommodate State's proposed highway construction
between Market Street in Redding and the junction of Interstate Route 5 near
Hilltop Road.
Council were advised the project includes _lowering of existing pipes, relocating
the necessary sewer lines and completing a short piece of storm drain at.a cost
of $61, 322. 50, $15, 522. 50 is the State's participation cost or a total of $45, 800
City's portion'.
Work to be done will be in 2 stages. Stage 1 involves. the work to be done on Shasta
and Tehama "Streets and on Butte to Sequoia Streets. Stage 2 involves only the
water line from Butte and Sequoia Streets easterly under the ACID Canal and the
proposed 44 Freeway. This will be held up until October. or November when the
ACID completes its yearly operation.
Mr. Hastings advised this project follows the general master plan laid out by Mr.
Layton.
Director of Public Works Arness, in a memo to councilmen dated May 2, 1963,
advised it was their plan to upgrade the existing facilities rather than just relocate
them, and it was his recommendation the entire project be approved and funds be
encumbered from the 1962-63 fiscal year.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman to
approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works for the relocation of
utilities as outlined. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
City Manager Cowden advised funds were available from the water fund and general
fund.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty that
Utilities Agreement No. 2-1498 between the State Division of Highways and the
City of Redding be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said agreement
on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Mr. Arness spoke of the plan that personnel of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company and the, Pacific Gas and Electric Company join with staff of the Engineer-
ing Department for the meetings held each Friday morning, stating in this manner
they will continually be watching for the joint use of facilities.
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AWARD OF BID - Water Line Extension
Director Of public Works Arness submitted analysis and recommendation on
Bid Schedule No. 260 - Construction of the Washington Avenue -Locust Street
Water Line Extension. It was his recommendation bid be awarded to D. B.
Stutsman, Inc. , .of, Redding in the amount of $10, 959. 96 to furnish 8 -inch
cast iron water, pipe with related appurtenances.
Councilman Chatfield questioned if bids were put out on an alternate basis, do
we have the opportunity to select the alternate we want, even tho it is higher.
Director of Public Works Arness stated he had recommended cast iron water
_C pipe for its outstanding record of durability, great shock strength in area that
will carry tremendous .loads, greater beamstrength, .that it, can be located by
pipe finder. He stated that 80% of our system is cast iron pipe and they had
good service with it.
City Attorney Murphy advised that legally yes, the higher bid: could be accepted
for its superior performance factor and the overall quality of results.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Moty
that Bid Schedule No. 260, Construction of Washington Avenue -Locust Street
Water Line Extension, be awarded to D. B. Stutsman, Inc. , of Redding in the
amount of $10, 959. 96 to furnish 8 -inch cast iron water pipe with related
appurtenances. ,Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Councilman Chatfield stated he disliked to see this pattern established; that it
should stay competitive if alternates are in the bid, or it takes, the competition
out of bids.
SIGNALIZATION - Cypress St. & Hilltop' Drive
H. S. Miles, District Engineer, in a communication to the Director of Public
Works spoke. of the proposed construction of traffic signals at Cypress Street
and Hilltop Drive which would be under their control and at no cost to the City.
RE LIGHTING. UNDER A. C. I. D. CANAL
There was considerable discussion regarding costs to install unde rwater lighting
at the ACID Canal, and it was requested a letter be written asking electric supply
firms to submit'bids.
Councilman Chatfield suggested the possibility of lighting the Diestelhorst Bridge
that the light be reflected across the water and up the park.
Superintendent of the Electric Department Dais stated he understood the Chamber
of Commerce planned to stand the expense of this lighting, of the ACID Canal
and there was some mention:. made of the amount of funds available for a project
such as this.
PARKING STRIP MAINTENANCE
Councilman Kriegsman asked regarding the maintenance of parking strips and
called attention to the area on Pine Street as you approach downtown Redding,
where the grass is now very. high. It was stated this was the responsibility of
the property owners.
RECESS
A five minute recess was called by Mayor Martin.
PROGRESS REPORT
,)/,9 Director of Public Works Arness submitted April Progress Report and briefed
council on many of the items.
AWARD OF BID - Sewage Sludge Pumps
Deferred until May 20th Council meeting.
PROGRESS REPORT - Benton Air Park
1 ( Benton Airpark Progress Report dated May 6, 1963, was submitted to councilmen.
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Director of Public Works Arness advised they were advertising for sale the
Open "T". hangar, .bid opening May 21st. The price of putting doors on was
$12, 000. 00, moving another $5,.000 , that it appeared more reasonable to sell.
The relocation of the 10 -place "T" hangar with doors was also being advertised
which would include the excavation, hauling and compacting of cut material at the
airport..
Phase 11 would consist of excavation, hauling and compacting of cut material re-
moved from the area presently occupied by Phil's Aero Service; demolition of the
two metal buildings, construction of a fueling circle; installation of utilities; place-
ment Of base material; paving, sealing and drainage facilities. Cost estimated
for Phase 11 is about $64, 000. 00 with tentative bid opening June 20th.
Total cost - estimated $91, 000. 00.
Councilman Kriegsman stressed he understood there was a great need for hangars
at Benton Airport; he asked if City would approve private enterprise competing
with City in the rental of hangars. . He suggested the relocation of this hangar (no
east/west exposure) with rental at a reduced rate. .
City Manager Cowden -stated the estimate of. cost to, move this hangar was $5, 000,
that it had no doors and vandalism was a problem with open hangars.
Mayor Martin asked Councilman Kriegsman to write up his ideas and recommendations
and'pr'e'sent to the •Airport Commission at their Tuesday night -meeting.
City Manager Cowden suggested City advertise the hangar for sale as indicated;
to attach an addendum on the excavation and moving of the "T" hangar with doors
to-incliide the excavation, -mov-ing and relocation of .the .".T'= hangar without doors
at the same time. This.met with Council approval.
MOTION: 'MV Lde by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
the City Attorney -be authorized to prepare a resolution for the transfer of funds
for Benton Airport not' to exceed the sum of .$100,.000-. 00, . for consideration at
the next council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING - Curb,, Gutter & Sidewalk
Mr. Arness advised all the work involved in the construction-ofconcrete curb,
gutter and sidewalk has been completed as .of April :1., 1963, . and suggested final
hearing for this project be scheduled May 20, .1963 at 8:00 P. M. j
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
that Public Hearing be set for May 20, 1963, 8:00 P. M. ..on construction of curb,
gutter and sidewalks. The Vote: Unanimous. Ayes.
REPORT = Riverview Project Assessment District 1963-1
Former Planning Director Evans advised -that over 61% of the total, land area
by ownership are in favor of proceeding with the ,Riverview Project.Assessment
District under the Improvement Act of 1911. G
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty the
City Engineer be directed to prepare the necessary plans and specifications and
the Bond Attorney be contacted to start commencement of the proceedings on
Riverview Project Assessment District 1963-1. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
WEST COAST SHOWS
The Shasta County Sheriff's Posse of Shasta Co. ,; Inc. advised the West Coast
Shows wish to change their date of showing from the week of May 28th to June
2nd to the week of June 4th to June 9th, and this -change, has .the .approval of the
Sheriff's Posse.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kregsman
to approve the change of dates for the West Coast Shows to June 4th to 9th. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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RE LEASE - S. P. Lots for Off -Street Parking
City Manager Cowden briefed council on the re-leasing of S. P. lots No. 1,
(north of S. P. Depot) and lot No. 2 (south of S. P. Depot); terms of the old lease
had been $50. 00 each lot per month plus taxes, for five years. New lease sub-
mitted by S. P. was the two lots for $160. 00 per month, plus taxes.
A counter proposal was offered the Southern Pacific Company for Lot No.. 2 only,
however the Southern Pacific did not want the policing problem of Lot No. 1 and
had again submitted their -proposal:
Both lots - $'95. 00 per month, plus taxes
Lot No. 2 (south) to be leased on a year to year basis
Lot No. 1 (north) subject to a thirty day cancellation notice
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Moty the
City Manager submit the following proposal to- Southern Pacific Company: That
renewal of the lease would be automatic; if they elect to exercise option on the
Lot 1, the rent would drop to $75. 00 on Lot No. 2. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
RE EMPLOYMENT FOR INVENTORY - P. G. & E. Facilities South City
City Manager Cowden submitted a rec.ommendatioh that the firm of,R. W. Beck•
and Associates be employed to assist the City of Redding in evaluating the Pacific
Gas. and Electric Company'1s inventory of their distribution system soon to be
acquired by'the City in the South City annexation. Fee will be approximately
$1500.00.
Mr. Cowden stated the sum -of $250, 000 was budgeted in the current budget for
• this acquisition and because this is by far the largest acquisition the City has
ever made frbm'" the company, we feel this is a most reasonable expenditure in
relation to the value City will receive from it. Further, Mr. Dais of our
electrical department has some questions and problems relating to sub -station
capacities, etc. , that he would like to discus with R. W. Beck.and Associates.
Councilman Chatfield expressed -the opinion this. purchase is something. that is
not easily evaluated; that City should have the .figure from Beck.and Associates
not only.to -check the Pacific -Gas and Electric Company,. but our figures.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield to
approve the employment of R. W. Beck and.Associates as outlined.
Voting was -as-follows:
Aye -s: Couincilmen, -- Chatfield,; Moty and -Martin
Noes: Councilmen - Kriegsman
Absent: Councilmen - Denny
'RE -UPGRADING OF MASTER STORM .DRAINAGE PLAN . .
(Councilman Chatfield leaves the podium)
City Manager Cowden submitted recommendation that the firm -of Clair A. Hill
and Associates be employed for a consideration of6$1, 000. to upgrade our Master
Storm Drainage Plan to include South -City Area.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman to
approve the recommendation of the City Manager for the employment of Clair A.
Hill and Associates to upgrade Master,.. Storm Drainage Plan to include the South
City area.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Kriegsman, Moty and Martin
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Denny
Councilman Chatfield returns -Oto his council seat.
PLANNING DIRECTOR
City Manager Cowden announced the appointment of Bob Keyes as Planning
Director, stating that Mr. Keyes and Mr. Evans will divide their time between
Hayward and Redding for a time to become thoroughly familiar with the planning
programs.
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RE SALARY REQUESTS
Under date of May 2nd., 1963, City Manager Cowden submitted a memo entitled
"City Manger's Comments regarding City,of Redding Employees' Association l
Salary Request dated May, 1963".
ORDINANCE - Rezoning
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Moty the
complete reading of Ordinance No. 719 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Moty that
Ordinance No. 719 be adopted, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending
Section 30-3 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, relating to the rezoning
of certain real property. 1%'
Voting. was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Denny
Ordinance No. 719 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Fund Transfer Museum & Art Center
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty that
Resolution No. 3097 be adopted,, a resolution of the City Council of the City of / 3'
Redding authorizing the transfer of certain funds to meet the requirements of
termite control, electric service and panel and interior wiring and lighting fixtures
at the Redding Museum and Art Center.
Voting was as follows: �-3
Aye s: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin
Noe s: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Denny
Resolution No. 3097 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Fund Transfer Relocating Power Lines
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Resolution No. 3098 be adopted, a. resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding authorizing the transfer of certain funds. to meet the requirements of
relocating power lines on the westerly side of tlie'new access road at Redding
Municipal Airport.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Moty'and Maftin
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Denny
Resolution No. 3098 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Fund; Transfer re Master Sewer Plan
(Councilman Chatfield leaves the podium)
MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded, by Councilman'Kriegsman that
Resolution No. 3099 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding .authorizing. the transfer of ce rtain funds to meet the requirements of
employing Clair A. Hill and Associates to bring the Master Sewer Plan up to
date.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:. Councilmen - Kriegsman, Moty and Martin
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield and Denny
Resolution No. 3099 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
(Councilman Chatfield returns)
RE INSURANCE - Yellow Cab Company
City Attorney Murphy advised two telegrams had been received assuring him that
Yellow Cab Company's insurance had been renewed in amounts satisfactory to the
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That upon arrival of the, Certificate of Insurance this subject would be completed.
ORDINANCE - Council Meeting' Procedure'
City Attorney Murphy submitted Ordinance No. 720 for council consideration; an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2 of the
Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Article 11 t ' r4Tf, including
Sections 2-43, 2-44, 2-45, 2-46, 2-47, 2-48, 2-49, 2-50, 2-51,2-53, 2-54, 2-55,
2-56, 2-57, 2-58, 2-59, 2-60, 2-61, 2-62; 2-63, 2-64, 2,65:, 2-6E and 2-67. pro-
viding for general provisions in regard to the City Council and the procedure of
Council meetings.
Councilman Kriegsman offered Ordinance No. 720 'for -first reading.
The Standing Committees under this proposed ordinance will receive further
study.
RE TRAFFIC SIGNALS
City Attorney Murphy advised there was no longer any need for an agreement
between the Shopping Center developers:: & the City for the signalization of -the
intersection Cypress St. and Hilltop Drive, as this will be at the expense of the
Division of Highways.
ACQUISITION OF LAND - South City Fire Station
City Attorney Murphy advised the Birtcil property is in escrow andCity was await -
5_ (% ing return of escrow instructions; that escrow should close between now and the
next Council meeting.
RESOLUTION - Acquisition of Land
City Attorney Murphy advised the road in front of the proposed -South City Fire
Station was never formally dedicated to the County,, "and there was an:interest
remaining in G. E. Oaks, owner of land in the area. That it was an accepted
'7 road, never dedicated to the County, which did not clarify the situation as far
as the road area. That he felt he has satisfactorily negotiated the problem
with. Mr•: Oaks and is awaiting condemnation report from the Title "Company:
MOTION: Made by, Councilman Chatfield., 'seconded by Councilman Moty that
Resolution No. 3100 be adopted, .a resolution of the .City Council of the City of
"3 C� Redding finding that the public interest and necessity require the' acquisiti-on-of
certain real property in fee simple for a public improvement, to wit, street
improvement and access to City Fire Station No. 3, and authorizing an eminent
domain proceeding therefor.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Denny
Resolution No. 3100 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Acquisition of Land
City Attorney Murphy spoke of the problem of acquiring an easementsalong the
5.5 south side of Hilltop Road for public utility purposes and widening of Mistletoe
Lane, property owned by Frank Magaldi. He stated power" line- easement was
necessary to serve Mistletoe School and the Christensen Subdivision. He
presented a resolution authorizing an eminent domain proceeding.
Councilman Kriegsman stated the acquisition of this land was more for the
benefit of property owners than the City, and questioned that City should buy
the land when it was a problem between Frank Magaldi and -the property owners
and should be negotiated between th:e_m:.
Mayor Martin asked the City Attorney to negotiate with Mr. Magaldi and it was
requested the City Attorney not file the complaint until he has reported to the
City Council.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded.by Councilman Moty
that Resolution No. 3101 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of,Redding.finding that the public interest and necessity require the
acquisition of certain real property inyfFe simple for a public improvement,
to -wit, widening of Mistletoe Lane, a public street, and installing public utilities
thereon, -and authorizing an eminent domain proceeding therefor.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Chatfield, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin
Noes: Councilmen,» None
Absent: Councilmen - Denny
Resolution No. 3101 on file in the office of the City Clerk
RESOLUTION - Acquisition of Land
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
that Resolution No. 3102 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
.of Redding finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition
of real property located in the vicinity of the Locust Street Bridge across the
A. C. I. D. Canal, and approving contract for the purchase thereof.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen -. Chatfield, Kriegsman, Moty and Martin
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen - Denny
Resolution No. 3102 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION - Acquisition of Land
MOTION: Made, by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty that
Resolution No. 3103 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City" of
Redding finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of
certain real property to -wit, sewer treatment plant, and authorizrngrerriitient
domain proceeding. therefor.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Kriegsman, Moty and.,Martin
Noes: , Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen. -Denny
Resolution No. 3103 on file in .the office of .the City Clerk.
LEASE- Meda Scrimshire ;
MOTION: Made -by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Kriegsman
that .Lease Agreement between the City of Redding and Meda Scrimshire for
neighborhood park be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf
of the City. The Vote:. Unanimous Ayes.
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VILLAGE PLAZA UNIT #2
City Attorney Murphy advised that in October, 1962 the City Council had taken
action with .regard .to Linn Alexander and Associates request for an extension of
time to complete the road north, of the 2nd.Unit of the development of Village
Plaza Shopping Center. A two year extension of time was granted'th'rough Dec.
31, 1964 ,to complete these improvements and a bond was posted'in line with an
agreement Mr.-Trisdale made with the City at the time this area was rezbned. `XYZ
The developers are now proceeding with Unit No. 2 and the contract has been
let for the development of 80, 000 sq. ft. building for Montgomery' Wards.
The developers have executed an agreement (prepared by the City Attorney)
today promising to do these various things; the agreement is in accordance with
previous understanding. except that it extends time_ „of performance from Dec. 31,
1964 until approximately May 1, 1965 (because of the delay in working the Mont-
gomery Ward package and the rainy weather) and it appeared it was City's
intention to have two years from the time Unit No. 2 was developed rather than
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In addition to the bondoovering off-site improvements north the` north side of
Unit No. 2 development to South Street and Washington Avenue in the amount of
$35, 000. 00 they have agreed to post a $50, 000. 00 faithful performance bond
assuring improvement of the off-site improvements from Athens along Locust
where it ends 600 ft. east of Athens to the north side of the Unit No. 2
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development, plus the fees, etc.
Mr. Murphy stated he had received telegraphic and telephonic ass u_ran.ce ,the`
bonds were issued today and had the. verbaL.assurance the executed agreement
had been mailed this date to him. In essence, this would allow the -developers
to finish to the end of -their development now,- and within two years (May 1,
1965) complete the rest, and a bond would be posted for this last portion.
It was the recommendation of the City Attorney and'the-Director of Public Works
that Council grant authorization for the issuance of a building permit as soon
as the Agreement is received, and the Mayor be authorized to execute agreement
of behalf of the City.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kriegsman, seconded by Councilman Moty
that a building permit be issued to Victor Industries and Quintana, Inc. ,
developers of Unit No. 2 Village Plaza as soon as the Agreement has been
received, and the Mayor be authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of
the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
RESOLUTION Acquisition of Land
MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty,seconded by Councilman Chatfield that
Resolution No. 3104 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council 'of the City o
Redding finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of
certain real property in fee simple for a public improvement, to wit, addition
to Sheridan Park, a public park of the City of Redding and authorizing eminent
domain proceedings therefor.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen-`Chdtfield,' K`riegsrnan,''Moty and Martin
Noes: Councilmen'-- None
Absent: Councilmen Denny
.Resolution No. 3104 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PENDING LEGISLATION
City Attorney Murphy submitted to councilmen a'meino date'd•May 1 st relating
to pendingllegisla�ion before the State legislature. To this memo he added
,2 Assembly Bills 2353 and 2409.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Moty to
authorize the City Attorney to send letters or telegrams in 'support -or opposition
to each bill as recommended in his memo dated Mdy'1 st and to include his
recommendation on AB 2353 and AB 2409. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Dr. Martin requested telegrams be --sent to Pauline Davis'and Ed -Regan -as '
directed.
A. A. U. OL;YMPI6 DEVELOPMENT'
Dale Stone, 'State Vice' Pr'esident`of the -Cal'iforni'a' Jr. Chamber of Commerce
presented a project vvhich'he stated was the largest and most promoted program
of the U. S. Jr. Chamber of Comme'rces, to be undertaken by the Northern Calif.
/ A. A. U. Association - the A. A. U. Olympic Development Program, to be•.held
June 15th with continuing activities; grand finale meet will be August 24th,
Thompson Field, -Redding.*
He introduced Joe Silva, A. A. U. Commissioner for District 8 who displayed
a model of the proposed event and showed the medals to be awarded.
He concluded with the request for twd 25" poles at Thompson Field with two
lights. It was stated some 500 students would participate:.
RE PROPERTY ACQUISI ION
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.Mrs. Alma Smith, 1422/as a City re -negotiate for her property right of
way, Lots 8, 9, 10, Lot 5. City Attorney Murphy explained City had obtained
title through eminent domain proceedings.
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Communications
1. By -Laws of the Shasta County Economic Commission
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2. Activity report Bureau of Fire Prevention for the month of March, 1963
3. Division of Highways -Quarterly apportionment of 5/8� gas tax funds
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($10,771.11)
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4: Controller State of California Apportionment Trailer Coach Fees
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5. State Board of Equalization Revenue Forecasts for State -Administered Local./�
Sales and Use Taxes 1963-64
6. J. B. Hanauer and Co. re general obligation or revenue bonds
7. ICCCNC - Bridge Bay meeting of April 16, 1963
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Next meeting Red Bluff May 21st
8. Shasta -Cascade Wonderland Assn. - Promotional information
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9. Senator Ed Regan and Assemblywoman Pauline Davis thank Council for
copies of Resolution No. 3083 re S. B. 240
10. League of California Cities/l
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Legislative Bulletins dated April 17, 24, 19, 1963
Legislative Digests 6th and 7th issues
Legislative Bulletins dated May 2, 1963 (2)
11. Conference - Housing and Redevelopment Officials - May 12 thru 14�
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Santa Barbara, Calif.
12. Mitch Van Bourg, firm of Van Bourg/Nakamura and Associates, advise
re promotion of John Collier as a principal member of their firm;-��
that Dick Smart reviews the current situation in Redding with them
from time to time and they will be pleased to assist us in anyway.
There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Moty, seconded
by Councilman Chatfield, the meeting was adjourned.
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