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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1960-01-12 7 . City Council, Adjourned Meeting Council�Chambers, City Hall Redding, California January 12, 1960 12:00 Noon The meeting was called to order by Mayor� Fleharty with the following council- men present: Kell.y,..: :'P,uryear, Simons and Fleharty. Absent: ,Councilman Fulkerth, � � ` e _ - Also present were City Manager�Cowden, C_ity Attorney Coshow,. Director of Finance Courtney, Planning Director �vans and Mr. and Mrs, David Hinds with their attorney, Laurence Carr. _ H & H FLYING SF-jR.VICE, I,1VC, Audit R.eport ` � City Attorney Coshow introducefl Iv1'r. Paul �iancock, Certified Public Accountant, who is now the local manager of Ivluncy McPherson and Coinpany, and who has personally taken over the audit of the H & H Flying Servi.ce, Inc, bookso,. . A brief report was given by Mr. C�show on the bookkeeping system used by H & H, and council was advised it was a definitely adequate system and,a , , _ certified audit was possible if this was council's desire. However; it"was� �y / the City Atto,rney's.suggestion this might not be deemed necessary as.a certified audit would�necessitate checking�many facets of the business that would be of ., , . . � , . . . . , _ ._ . . no particular interest to the city. He further stated if information�received from subsequent checkirig by Mr. Hancock was consistent with previou�s findings, it would be his recommendation that a satisfactory settlement be made with H &�H on the monies .owirig; from the gasoline sales, and a final settlement and disposition.of the matter be madea Coznplete `report and rec`ommendation will be submitted at the next regular_ meeting of the City Councilvon January 18th. � � Deferred until Monday, January 18th, regular meeting of the City,Council, On motion of Councilman Simons, sec�nded by Councilman Kelly the meeting was adjourned to the Grande�Caf e, to meet in joint session with the Airp�rt Commis sion. Adjourned Meeting 12:30 P. M, January 12, 1960 Grande Cafe Councilmen present were: Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Sim�ns and Fleharty, � � The following Airport Comrnissioners were present: Rex N, Carr, M. D. , Joe Patten, Charles Hall and' Mrs. Elizabeth Reginato. _ . AIRPORT COMMISSION Meeting Time and Place City Attorney C�show was directed to draft an ordinance establishing the regular meeting.time and place for the Airport C�mznission, after checking with all members of the Commission to determine what day of the month and what time of the day would be most satisfactory to the majority of the members, BENTON AIRPORT PROPERTY - Appraisal MOTION: M�,de by Councilman Simons, seco.nded by Councilman Fulkerth that the City Manager be directed to have a full and complete appraisal made of the Benton Airport property, with appraisal cost to be known before formal pro- r�� cedure for a particular appraiser to perform the work was authorized. The '' Vote: Unanimous Ayes. There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly the meeting was adjourned. ' APPROVED: � � � �. ,� Attest: /�- //, aYor `� c% " "frt!`..���rA � �.�f.,,�!--��---,c��, —�'r�y-�r� 8 c - c � �= � City, Council, Regular Meeting - ` � " ` ` ` Council Chambers, City Hall ` ` ' ` R.edding, California ` � � January 18, 1960 ` 7:00 P, M, Reverend George R. Walker, pastor of�the First Church of God, 1929 Eighth Street, Redding, gave the invocation, � _ , . � _ . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fle�arty with the follow'ing council- men present: Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty. Absent: Councilman Puryear. - � � . . � . _ . _ _ _ � c � Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Coshow,� Director of Finance Gourtney, City Engineer Ward, Planning Director Evans and Assistant to the City Manager Preaseau. ' < - APPROVAL; OF MINUTES - ` MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that minutes of the regular meeting of January 4th and the adjourned meetings of January 12th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmena � The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . r' . � - ._ _ . COMMUIVICATIONS ` Recommendations of the Parking Commission 1. Installation of a 40 ft.' passenger loading and unloading zone on the north side of Butte Street immediately in front of the Butte Street entrance to Memorial Hospital, in accordance with request of Mr, Roberts, administrator for the hos.pital. ___ �� __ MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilxnan Fulkerth the City Attorriey be directed to prepare the necessary //`� papers for the installation of a 40 ft. passenger loading and un- loading zone on the north side of Butte St. , immediately in front of the entr;.anc:e to Memorial Hospital, The CTote: Unanixnous Ayes. 2. No time L,imitation around Shasta County ��urt House Parking _ .. . _. .. _ ._ _ _. _.� � � � _ ` MOT�ON: Made by Couricilman �ulk�ertli, seconded by�Councilman Simons there be a `sixty day extension of the no time limitation for parking around the Shasta County Court House. The Vote: Unanimous .. pAyes. . � c � � �. _ � _ _ ;:. - � _ . - _ - c - = . �� .. .� � _ � � _ . 3. Stop Sign Installatioris a;"�'That stop sigris be`instiaTled on Butte Street only at its intersection ` "` with Olive Avenue stopping�eyast and west`traffic on ButtevStreet � ��� , , _, _ e �.� O � _. � � b, Install one stop sign on Tehama Street and Olive Avenue as this is, i _ a "T" intersection c• That stop signs be erected on Walnut Avenue at Shasta Streets to � control north and south bound traffic on V�a.lnut A.venue Action deferred pending an on-site inspection tour on February ls.t, with the City Attorney to- prepare the necessary resolutions for_cflnsi.deration at the . ' next �council meeting. 4. That City aclopt the new type parking where two cars are .parked in pairs leaving eight�feet of fr`ee maneuvering space in theUfront and rear of each "paired" parking spacem ✓ � � ��� There was considerable discussion on the advisability of this type park- ing; C'aty Manager Cowden stated cost for changing Market and Pine Streets would be $1, 080s00, cost for changing the entire city estimated at $3, 250, 00, with am�le money in the Parking "Material and Supplies" Accounto � � 9 MOTION: Made.by Councilman Kelly, sec�nded by Councilman Sim�ns that Market and�Pine Streets be marked for the new type parking and authorization be granted for the expenditure of $1, 080. 00 or any p�rtion thereof, from� the parking Meter Material and Supplies Account, and � `whenever streets are to be remarked for parking in unmetered areas this type of parking plan be usede _ Voting was as� follows: ` � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Ke11y, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent:Councilmen - Puryear � �l: � c , : Parking Commission recommendations dated January 12, 1960 on file�in the office of the City Clerk, � . DOUBLE PARKING ` Councilman Kelly spoke on the problem of doubl�e parking, particularly on Market Street, suggesting the fine be increased from $5. 00 to $25. 0.0 for double parking on Market Street. Subject referred to Councilman Puryear, Police Committee. 5o That City reverse the present diagonal parking program now in use on Oregon Street, on the west side of the street between Yuba and Placer 5treets. In other words, diagonal parking would be moved from the west to the east side of Oregon .Street.between Yuba and Placer Streets as would parallel parking. �� � ` ' ' That time limit for parking be 12 minutes on the east side of Oregon ' `Street where diagonal� parking is recommended and that a two-hour time limit continue to be imposed upon the west side of Oregon 5treet. ' That all currently diagonal parking on the south side of Yuba Street - betweeri the Southern Pacific Railroad and Oregon Street be removed and�replaced with`parallel parking and the 12 xninute parking limit- `" ation be retained. ` ' ` � y � � ` y - � , : ., c - � F - � _ � c � - � There was considerable discussion on the above recommendati�ns, with Councilxnan Simons suggesting the prohibiting of parking on the north side of Yuba Street between the Railroad tracks and Oregon Street, and channeling west bound traffic to one lane between this area, � Mayor Fleharty advised the State so disapproved of diagonal parking that no gas tax funds would be made available for streets using diagonal parkingo Mayor Fleharty deferred action on this subject�for a council meeting with all councilmen in attendarice, and an on-site tour with the Parking Commissi�n was scheduled for 12 noon, February lst, PUBLIC HEARINGS ` v � ' Abandonment of a portion of an alley north of South Street _ The �hour of 7:30 P, M. having arrived, IVlayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing on the proposed abandonment of a portion of an alley north of - South S��reet, ' , , ����-3 City Attorney Coshow advised the following documents were on file in the office of'the City Clerk: ' � Affidavit of Publication declaring Intention to vacate and close up . a portion of an alley north of South Street between East and Con- � tinental Streets in the City of Redding - Resolution No,. 2664 Affidavit of Posting Notice - Resolution No, 2664, signed by.Richard Ward,` City Engineer _ . . _ . _ . - � , e . � ' _ , �. 10 � Mayor Fleharty ascertained there were no written protests to this proposed abandonment, and'no one frorri the floor appeared to pro= ' teSts MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons the hearing be declared closed. ` T-he �Vote: Unanimous Ayes, - � ' __ _, ,._. _ . , , MOTION: Made by Councilman�Kelly, seconded by Councilman �'ulkertk that Or:de�r vacating and closing up a portion`of an alley"no�th�d'f South`� ' ` Street between East and Continental Streets in the City of Redding, County of Shasta; State of California-be ap'proved, and�Mayor F]:�eha�ty be authorized to sign said Order on behalf of the Citya The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ., .. � � _ � _. . . . � i _ Sale of City Owned Property - Butte and Walnut Streets - � � � The hour of 7:45 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing-oi� the sale of City Owned property at the corner of Sutte and' Walriut Streets. ^(Item 3 (a) and 3 (`b) as �shown�on bid form'Schedule #1i2; )� , .. �.. ., ,.. . � ... _ :, - _. __ c � �.-.� . - " City Attorney Coshow advised the following documents were°ori-fiie m the � office �of the City Clerk: � � � � � - - 1 - r - - Affidavit of Publication Notice of Public Hearing - - � - Deposit Receipt from John J. and Marjorie Hudacek, signed by „��� John Alward of the firm=of-Carl R�; �Williams and Sons, IncO • - ' �. _ , _ - _ ed� _,= - _. :� , _ �_ � . �. _ � M.r. John A�ward b�ief/cgu�cil-on €li=� proposed saie, �Stati�ig a 6" �wate'r � line easement was c�n the property, which was acceptableVtorth`e buyer; also a sewer line runnii�g to Mre Larkin�s propertp, however NPre Larkin=� did not have an easement for this sewer line, - - �� .�� He advised there was a water pipe running through the concrete building • on the property,=making this=builcFirig unusable, 'and whil�`they were not - � asking this be removed, they were hoping something would be donee � , ; � City Engineer Ward estimated cost to move water pipe somewhere between $Z00.00 to $400e 00; it was further-.stated that=twe bronze placques dated 1939 with councilmen°s names iriscribed,now on this concrete b�uilding, be given to the Citya' - ' � . . � � No action to be taken on removal of water pipe running through concrete "�, building. ° ` MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by CounciTman Fulkerth that Public Hearing on the sale of property owned by the City of Redding located at Butt� and Walnut Streets be closed. The�Vote: 'Unanimous Ayes. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by`Councilmari. Fulkertfi '`"' that city-owried prope�ty located at the c�Srner of Butte and Walnut Streets be sold to the clients �of Carl A,� Williams and Sons, Ince , for the sum of $3, 500. 00, and �ity pay 1vlr. Alward�s commission therefo'r;� that wate'r � line easement on property be reserved; and Mayor Fl�harty be autliorized � to sign deed of conveyance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � BENTOP�T TR:ACT A�SESSME�TT DiSTRI'CT No, '19`�60-�1 ^ `�" " ' ' ' • Mr. Ness advised due to the:progress, Benton Tract Assessment District`has now been numbered-No, 1�960=1. � - = � � _ . � _ . _ . _ �`�'� ; Petitions for this district, signed by over 60% of the owners of property of the area, filed with the City Clerk on January 4, 1960. - ' - - - � ... .- - ; - _ ' . : _ , - _ � MOTION: Made by Councilman SimQns,, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth�that Resolution Noe 2665 be adopted,� a resolution of preliminary determination that the public convenience and necessity require improvements in Assessment District No. 1960-1, Benton Taact, City �f Redding, Shasta County, Californiae 11 Voting was as follows:. � - Ayes: Councilmen - Fulker,th, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear M(JTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded.by Councilman Kelly that Resolution Noa 2666 be adopted, a resolution of intention in the matter of the construction of improvements t�gether with the payment of said Districts,' proportionate cost of connection to the.main trunk sewer of the City of:•:Redding and the acquisition of certain. sewers.already constructed in Asse:s_smentDi,strict Noo 1960-1, Benton Tract, City of Redding, Shasta County, California@_ _ _ _ , , . .. . . , _ .. Voting was as follows: Ayes - Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Sixnons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear . - _ - _ c . � c �� , _ _ � ,. _ . . _ M(JTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that - - �. � � _ . Resolution.No., 2667 be�adopted, a �re_solutio�n appointing person to_prepare , Special Assessment Proceedings and authorizing execution of Agreementm Voting was as fQllows: - _ - _ _ . _ � � � _ :�. � _ ._ : � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty � _ ,, Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear " ; ` c : _ � � _ . � .. . . . G' .r . ._ .. � M�TION: Made bYvC,ouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution ]'vo. 2668 be adopted, a resolution authorizing validation proceedings and• appointing persons to �repare �nc�,prosecute sucY�,proceedings, , Voting vuas as follows: __ .. .. c � � � _ � ._ � _� ,. � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulker.th, �,Kell,y�, Simons and�Fieharty � __ - c ` Noes: Councilmen - None v _ ` ` _ � Absent: Councilmen - Puryear Resolutions No0 2665, 26.66, 2667 and 2668 on file in the office of the City Clerk. , , . . � , COMMUlVICATION5 (Cont'd. ) � _ .. � � �._ - _ _ �Requeyst,for �Change in 1959-60 Tax Roll_ _ � MOTIOIV: Made by Councilman Simons,J seconded„l�y �Councilman Fulkerth th`at Resolution No. 2669 be adopted, a resolution of the Ci.ty Council of the �/,� City of Redding correcting the 1959-1960 Tax Roll, Asse�ssment No. 3856. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear - � - - < < , - - � � � Resolution No, 2669 on file in the office of the City Clerk. _ " :.; .<�k�asta Mosqui.te Abatement District Councilmen were advised the te-rm� of office of Mre Ciifford Eaton to the 1Vlosquito Abatement District had expired,yand it would be necessary_ for the City Counci_l..to. appoint. one.,merr�ber to, serve for two y,ears on the � : _ . _ � ,� ,. Board of Trustees. , _ � � � , Mr, Eaton had been a member of the Board for the last`35 :to 40 years,� M�°. J. D, Willis, Manag:er of ,the Shasta Mosquito Abatement District, �G , advised,, and he did not wish to be reappointed, �He present�ed tlie name of Robert A. Woods, 1326 Trinity Street, for consideration as his replace- . ment as a member of the Board, as the representative di the City of Redding. � _. . " _ _ � , . _. � � � . . � -. " „ � MOTION: M<�de by Councilman Sirflons", 'seconded by'Couricilman Kelly that�� Robert A, Woods be appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Shasta Mos- quito Ab"atemerit District, as the repres`entative of the City of R:edding; to- ` replace Mr, Clifford Eaton; The Vote: `Uiianirfious Aye`s. ' �r . _ _ � _ � � . � _, c . � , ' - . iZ Application before Public, Utilities Commission Eureka-Redding 5tages, Inc. , had submitted application tm the Public Utilities Commission for autliority to reroute a segment�of its authorized route�between-Redding and Eur-eka to serve Lewistoni - . _ �- . .. - ; The proposed new routes would include service to Lewiston_via the Trinity Dam access road to Lewiston, thence via unnumbered ceunty road_to _. junction with highway U. S. No, 299 directly east of Weaverville, thence �� ��� to Weaverville, - � � � � � _ � _ _. _ _ u � c MOTION: Made by-Councilman Kel'ly,� s�conded by Councilman Simons ; the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution endorsing_this pro- posed rerouting of the Eureka-Redding Stages, Inc, to serve Lewiston if there is ample time before Public Hearing, .otherwise a_letter be writt,en under signature of the M,�,yor endorsing this applicationa The Vote: Unanimous Aye s s � ` Redding Chamber of Commerce-Joint Me:eting . . , The Board of Directors of the Redding Chamber of Commerce extended an invitation for the joint meeting between the City Council, Department Heads and Manager with the Chamber of C,ominerce Board.of Directors and the / �-"L S` Committee Chairmen. Tentative date s.et for February 8, regular noon meeting of the Board at the Golden Eagle Hotel. It was directed a letter be written to Ted Garlington, Manager, that council were very happy to accept their invitation, Re Automobile Insurance M-. Harry Hazeltine, of the firm.Craig, Craig. and Hazeltine, advised it was now mandatory to endorse uninsured motorist coverage to all vehicles - on_all automabile insur�a.nce policies�unless the assured signs that the cover- age is nAt desir.edO __ ._ _ - �., � _ � Mr� Haz�ltine'_s lettex states "---it is our b,�lief that-.the City w�uld not - 4�5 / need the uninsured motorist coverage inasmuch as the dr�vers of.,the vehicles are c�vered under Workmen's Compensation and it is not the obligation of tYie city to supply the drivers with medical pay and do not on the existing po�icy due to__the Workmen's Compensation coverageo " "" _ � _ _ , � _ � � _ City Attorney �oshow 'c�ncur_red with NIr. Haze.ltine's _c�bservations. ) ,. . ` . - - _ . �. ,_ _ . , . MOTION: Masle hy Councilman Kelly, seconded by Co_uncilman Simons_. - that Mayor Fleharty be authorized to sign Exclusion E��dorsement on _ autarriobilei insurance. p�licy._ .�T�e �ote:c Una,nirr�,�us_Ayes. , -_ _c _ �. � - _ � � � � : �� _. �. _ � � � � _ __, o _ APPRQVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL � , MOTION: Made by �ouncilman Simons, seconded by Co�ncilman Fulkerth that ,, Payroll Register No, 1Z, warrant Nos. 5383 to 5574 inclusive in the amount of $38, 8230 32 be appreved; that Warrant Register Noa 13, warrant Nos_. 2113;to 2273 inclusive in_the am��unt of $1�7, 43 Z� O 1 be approved and paidQ,. Total Amount: /Li� $166, 260m 33. . , _ Voting was as follows: A,y.es: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: _ CQurrcilmen -. None „ � ,. _ . . _ Absent: Councilmen - Puryear _ � � __ _ � _ � _. _ . � , _ - ��_ _ _ � . o �_ . � ,- _ . - E�LECTRIC ESTIMATE Estimate No, 250=E, Pole-Line to S�nset T;errace Unit No, 4o in the amount of $6, 037, 61 was presented by City Engineer Ward, , � , MOTION: Made b,y Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman K�lly that Estimate No, 250-E, ,as presented, be approved, j�S < Voting was as follows: , � Ayes: Cfluncilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly; Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - ],Vone � Absent: Councilmen - Puryear 13 � _ .. � . _ � _. , . 5TREET NAME .CHANGE - . . _ � � . � __ Planning:Dir.ecto.r�Evans� advised�it was_the re.co,mmendation of the�Flanning Commission that Manzanita Sbreet be _changed tQ Manzanita Hills ,Avenue,,to- avoid the conflicting names and duplications and/or uncertainties as there is ��.5 a Manzanita, Lane in the Ente.rprise area and a Manzanita.Road located westerly of the city limi.ts on P_lacex Streetm � � , �. . . - < � _ c _ _ . . , . . � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the � -7 � recommendation of the P!lanning Comxnission be accepted, and Manzanita Street be changed to Manzanita Hills .Avenue;:� e€fective immediately, _ The Vote:_ Unanimous Ayes.:� . � - . .. _� _ - � . � _ . . _ �_ . _ .- _ .. . ._ . , , c" — � .� ..— . . .7 . 1 -. . _ '-, - PLANI�IING C.OMMISSION v- Meeting Time . ; _ _ _ It was the recom_mendation of the PTanning Commission,;Planning Director Evans stated, that instead of holding the regular meeting of the Planning �ommission at 7:30 P. M, on the fourth Tuesday of each month, that it be held in the afternoon at 3:00 P, M, on the fourth Tuesday �f each month: _ _ . _ � � _ � c �� .� City Attorney Coshow�presented-Ordinance No. 633 for co.uncil conside.ration, an ordinance amencling Section 581 of the M;znicipal Code of the City of Redding re- lating to the frequenEy and times of the meeting.s of the Planning Commission. Councilman Simons offered Ordinance No. 633 for first reading, , � . �. . ,_ REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGE11tCY _ � Mr, Evans advised the current status of the Redding Redevelopment Agency was the undertaking of an analytical evaluation preparatory to the sele.ction of a pre- cise p-roject area-for- a redevelopment< study. . _ " � c � _ c � ` � � � �, � - _ _ � _ � A n acceptable ''V�orkable Program''-is the first step of the. Redding Redevelop- `��;�jment Agency in qualifying Redding for Federal help for urban�r.enewal, arid_sub- mitting it to the Housing and Home Finance Agency (Urban Renewal Administration), Planning Dir�ctor Evans advised, "We are.making progre.ss" he said, "and which- ever direction`we go, there will be a soluti�n''. _ � � . . .,� ' MARKET STREET BRIDGE - Widening_ City Engineer Ward advised that when the Market �.treet Bridge is widened, it will require moving a drain ditch on the west ;side and the north side of the river (Lake Redding-Park) fo-r a shor_t distance near the river°s edge, covering an -��•� area in the park froin ZO to 30 ft. wide and 200 to 300 fte long. This ditch jointly benefits the state and the city by draining the highway and the Benton :Subdivision, f,� .�. It was Mr, Ward's recommendation that City_gr.ant the Division of Highways, State of California, .permission-to relocate the exi.sting: drain ditch. in.Lake Redding Park now situated at the base o_f the Market Street Bridge embankment westerly to a sirnilar location along the base of the new eznbankment required in the widening of the Market Street bridge. , � _ . , .c MOTIO�T: - Madevby Councilman' Simon-s-, �-�econded by Councielmar�_Kelly that .the , recommendati�on o� t�lie City Engineer be approved, for�-the �elocation af the. drain ditch in Lake Redding Park as itemized. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. r , < _. c c. � _, . OCTAVIA STREET � � �� City Engineer Ward advised a property owner on Octavia Street had r-equested = that no improvement be made �n this street because unless an extensive job were done the street would probably be muddy and worse, and this was his opinion, also. The spreading of several loads of base rock would give temporary r�lief, he said, arid as this -w�.s a' mainterianee operation a work o-rder had been issued ��� to the Street Department foreman, w . It was the Mayor's observation that peop.l�e w�exes not aware of the proper prb- cedure for the improvement of streets, and i� was necessary-for- them to be . advised of city's policye That it was basically property owners obligation to pay for the initial cost of street improvements, and after- street was accepted � by the city the maintenance then became city's responsibility. _ _ ' 14 PROGRESS REPORT - -Water R�.te Survey Study � � � In memos dated January l lth and 18th, 'City Manager Cowden submitted progress reports on�-the water-rate-'survey �study, and advis`ed that�co'mple�te report will be' submittecTncc�t later than��Februaryf 1'5the � _� - - - � - � .. - � . , , � � ._ Mayor Fi,eharty; acting on the suggestion of Councilman Fulkerth of the Water Committe'e, enlarged the Water Rate Study Committee to include' Councilman - � ..3� Puryear and Councilman Kelly in flrder to have a broader scope to the study. . ._�- - . = : .�_ c, _ _ � _. _. _. _ COURTESY PARKING STICKERS The Redding :�hamber of Commerce requested approval of the use of cburtesy parking stickers for the Business and Professional Women's Association Con- vention held in-Redding g�i Jarivary 16th and 17th, arid the 5ierra-Cascade Logging Conference to be held in Redding on February lOth through 13th, in- clusive, � � - MOTION: Made by Councilman'Simons, seconded by Couricilman Kelly"that the use of courte�sy parking sticker's for th�-Business and ProfessionaT `Woments Association Conventi�or'r held in Redding�on Jaiivary`16th 'and -17th be`approved, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � e -- - - . ,... : " M�JTION: Made by Councilznan Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No, 2670`be adopted, `a resolution granting special parking priviTeges '�`�-� to the Sierr'a-Cascade Logging Conference to be held in Redding Febru"ary lOth ` to 13th inclusivee The Vot�: �Jnanimous Ayes, J v ` - ` It was �ity Manager`;:�owden's suggestion-that present procedure ef securing councils approval for issuance of courtesy parking stickers for every convention was cumbersome, and consideration be given- for the�adoption:, of a resolution or ordinance that would make this procedure automatic ia.nder certain conditions. The City Att�rney was directed to draft an amendment to the present Ordinance arranging that the Chief of �olice or Senior Otficer of the Police Department, working in conjune�ion �vvith the M�.nager of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, approve all requests for the issuance of�courtesy par'king sticker's ft�r use dur'ing conventions. � _ � � _ � C:: ._. . _ - , c = �. PARKS & RECREATION GO'MMISSION - - . � � -� � Councilmen were submi.tted a suggested agenda and necessary documents for review before th'e�joint �meeting with the Parks and Recreation�Commi'ss'ion to be held at 1Z �:3"� o'clock-r�oon January 25th at the-Rite 5pot�Cafee ` � ' . � ��: . . _ . .. . c .. .. ... . . c . . CONSOLIDATION OF POSITIONS - Water & Sewer Dept. Sup't. ' ` A memo fram the City Manager dated January 13th, advised that Herb Olson, Superintendent of the 5ewer Department,` woul°d r'etire from city employment on - ��5_jC� February 29�th; �and�it was=his�r�comm�ndatibn`�'the pd5si�ions of Superintendent` of the Wa�er and Sewer Departments�be consolidat�d, ' ` �`' - ` � .� � o _ The memo sta t es "Bob Gulli�son,' Su�e�iritenderit' of bur"`Water Department, hasJ been an employee of the City since April 11, 1939, virtually s'ince our lwater system as a municipal facility was constructed and he is thoroughly qualifi`ed to supervise both departments, except for the sewage treatment plan operation, " Tne Sewer ,-��� Atlas in the Engineering Department would be availabie for study, Mr. C�wden said, and the City Erigineering�and Sewer Department`personnel would cooperate fully with him. � He further recoznmended Bob Gullixson's salary as. of March� 1 st be increased� from $62f5. 00 per month to $675. 00 per month. � . , _ _ � c-- _ �. ., � ._c_ r. � � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simonsi,the�recomm- endations of the City Manager �e approved, anc� the po�sitio�ns of �Vaater. .and Sewer.�� � Department Superintendents be consolidated as of Marc�h-1, 196a. Thei Vot�e: : �� Unanimous Ayese , __. -. _ . c _ �- o .. ; � .__i � ' � . , _ � i RE MASTER STORM DRAINAGE PLAN City Manager Cowden, in a memo dated January l lth, submitted his recommendations � ��' regarding the development of a master storm drainage plan, advising that until such time as a Master plan is developed and adopted there is no accurate standards to 15 ,. , use in determining ditch, pipe, culvert and/or syphon sizeso The firm of Clair A. Hill�and A.ssociates h�ve indicated they. uv;o�zld develop�the - � _ � _ _ � - - Ma.ster Storm..Drainag.e P?an for the City, includi�ng the volume quantiti�;� ^,.�±.<�. slopes, for $6, 0000 00 and it was .Mr.. Cowden's recommendation this offer be accepted and funds be made available from A,cct.- Not 501-11, Engineering , Department.Salaries. , , y `� _ _ c _ ., c . � .. Councilman Kelly suggested the hiring of additipnal personnel in the Engineering Department would be more advantageous, and this subject was deferred pending � , further studye _ � _. _ ���� c,�_ � _. � _� � - _ . , , � . . . _ �� � .. _ �_- - � :c _ ,. .x .x� - � . ,- _ . -- ., - � .-.= _ y _ Mayor Fleharty_appointed �ouncilman Kelly to the .Drainage,�Comxnittee; , �,i , � . � , � e _. . _ _ . . B ENTON T�2.ACT ASSESSMENT DI5TRICT 1960-1 y �" c � v _v r,' � M�TION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the << City Engineering Department be instructedyto .do the engineering work on � �f� Benton Tract Assessxnent District 1Vo� 1960-1 at no cost to .the District,_ as... City's contributipn to the District. ._The Vote: Unanimo.us Ayes, , \ �, (In accordance with Council action of April 15, 1958) J . .. - � _ �.. _ . . � . APPRAISAL OF CITY OWNED PR.OPERTY -vOregon 5te Warehouse `.- .hGi Councilmen were advised that Mr. Tom _Linville would appraise -the Oregon tL �r Street electrical warehouse property for a fee of $300. 00, BENTON AIRPORT PROPERTY APPR�4ISAL � � Reference was made to the following memos of the City Manager: Recommendation concerning contemplated appraisal of Benton . . ., .�:, _ Airport Property - dated January 15th with copy of.letter signed � by Wm. Zachary and Tom Linville � ' : f �� C� .. . _ � �.,, :,7�',:i.:: � Comments,and observations _concerning the contemplated appraisal /// of Benton Airport property - dated January 18th with copy of letter `signed by Wm, Zachary and .Tom IL.inville . _ _ Letter to Mro Siebert Stephens, Superintendent of Redding Elementary School District from the City Manager - Dated January llth . .. `.: , -; _ . . _ In briefing the letters submitted by Messrs. Linville and Zachary, City Msnager Cowden advised their joint fee would Be_ $5, 400e OO.with �separate valuation re- � ports with final reports to be submitted within six months time from date of ' contract, . . . , • � • =- . MOTION`: �Made by Councilman.Simon�s.,1 se.conded b.y,Councilman Kelly that . . ._ � - . ,.. , � - Messrs. Zachary and Linville be authorized to appraise the.Bentfln Airport � �,�. - -�- -, � property for the sum of $5, 400, 00,�to be paid from City`s Real Estate Fund. , Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty - Noes: Councilmen •• 1Vone , �, � _ Absent: Councilmen -_Pury,ear , , � � _ ` _ o � ORDINANCE - Traffic Regulations on State Highways � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seco,nded by C�ouncilman Simons that Ordinance Noo 631 be adoptecl, an ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the � �L� City of Redding relating�to the approval by the Department of Public Works of the State �of Cali,fq rnia for traffic regulations fln State highways. Voting was as follows: • Ayes: Gouncilm�en - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simgns �.nd Fleharty � Noes: _ Councilmen � None� " � �- � � - - � - - Absent: G:ouncilmen - Puryear � _ � - � � � Ordinance No• 631 on file in the �ffice of the City Clerko ,: i. . _ C� �_ _ _._ _ _. .. � � . .� — _ . e ` � . ,. . . . , . . ..�r�: . � . ,�.' l�. _. . .� �. . . . J � C,. .- _. __ �. � ., . ' _ . ' . '_ . c ... 16 ORDINANCE - Re Deposit of R�tibbish, etcp v " � ' M�OTIONi IVlade by-Gouncilma�n Sim`ons, s�conded`by 1Counc`ilman KeIly the ' . full�read€ng of Ordinance No; 63�2 be wa�ved, and the City Attorney be`�directed " to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, ' ` ` r-" ` MOTION: • Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that ="� �V Ordinance No, 632 be adopted, an ordinance amending 'the M;inicipal Gode of ��U the City of Redding by adding provisions making it unlawful to deposit rubbish on public streets, rights-of=way a�d natural or artificial water drains, Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen.- Fulkerth, Kelly, Sim�ns and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen=-' Non'e '"' " Absent: Councilmen - Puryear Ordinance Noo 632 on file in the office of the City Clerk RENEWAL AGREEMENT - Civil Defense Truck No. Z3 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the Mayor be authorized to execute agreement for renewal of assignment for ���� State-owned Civil Defense Truck Noe 23 for a one year periodo The Vote: Unanimous Ayese H & H FLYING SE.RVICE AUDIT REPORT Mr. Paul Hancock, manager of Muncy, McPherson and Company, Redding, submitted partial audit report of the accounts and records of H & H Flying Service, Inc, dated January 12, 19600 �'y/ City Attorney Coshow was directed to negotiate with opposing counsel and submit recommendation for settlement at a specific figure, or announce best offer made by lessees with recommendation that'this offer be either acceptable �r unacceptable. Subject deferred to next meeting of the City � Council, February 1 st, RESOLUTION - Stop Signs MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Sirnons that / Resolution No. 2671 be adopted, a resolution providing for removal of stop / I� signs at the intersection of old Eureka Way and Walnut Street and installation of stop signs on the old Eureka Way at Walnut Street t�o contr�l traffic proceed- ing in an easterly and westerly direction on old Eureka Waye Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear Resolution No, 2671 �n file in the office of the City Clerka LEAGUE OF CALIFs CITIES - Appointments by New League President New.Committees appointed by the new League of Califqrnia Cities President Ira J. Chrisman, Mayor of Visalia: Comrnittee on Streets and Highways - Robert Cowden Committee on Water Problems - G�orge C. Fleharty, Vice Chairman RE MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCILMEN Mayor Fleharty stated the �ity Council �af Sacramento had come under considerable fire as zneetings had been held in the City Managerts �office, in a room large enough tc2 hold only the councilmen, and this type of ineeting had been declared improper. �75 Former Caty Attorney Ness stated in his opinion luncheon meetings were "strictly verbotene " Mayor Fleharty stated it was his feeling that �;ity Council should play the g ame by the rules and to��rrie:e.t' at regular meeting place only, carrying on any and all discussions in the Council chambers, - Councilmen concurred. �.:r 17 j Communications �`7 � 1, Report on the ICCCNC meeting held in Cotto.nwoc�d in J,anuary . / 7 ,�� 2e 1960 Market Outlook,. published by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company . 3. Application � Alcoholic Beverage Control •• G, & G. Gilmore, ABC Grocery, / � � 2810 West Street,� Redding; Calif, L � ` _ There being no further business, the meeting_ w,as adjourned until. 11:45 A. M. Monday, February 1 st, 1960. The,�ote; �Unanimous Ayes,. , . _ � ._ , , . . . f . . . APPROVE.D: �� � � _ � . - -�.. ,. - r��s � � ' Gr Mayor , _ . . : . _ _ � _ Atte s t: ,� � - �-�►--�-�� C'_ - ��►��-���.._ ' _ _ . _. Cit Clerk � , , ,� J . ` .. , � . _ . . � r , . _ . , , . . ,- — �. _ _ � — — — � � _ _ � _ , ; • , . i': .. C.... "_ , 1 . _.� . . . . . . — _� � _. ._ � _ .. C ,_ _ � . � ., ' �—' � . e _ . ". _ ;��_.. .� i: : C � . � . _ . . � � ` _ "� _ _ � _. �. � � � — — �. �. ' _ ,_ �i . ' � _ ' . � . . 1 , _ _ C . � C' � i ._ �. _ �� ,. — `. ._p.. .. . s � . — . . . ' .. ... _ ' . ,. _ " �. ,. � .. � ._ �. ...� C. _ � . _ . � ' 1 v .� . . . _�. _ .. . . ._ . . .. �.._ � _ . . . . _ .. . �. ... .i t. .� . F _ . �._`. _ , .