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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1960-08-15 108 City Council, Regu.lar Meeting . . Coun.cil Chambers, City Hall R.edding, California August 15, 1960 7:00 P. M, The Reverend Robert T. Doherty, Pastor of Bethel Assemblies of God, 1167 Magnolia Street, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following council- men present: Fulkerth, Martin,' Puryear, Simons and Fleharty. Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Coshow, City Engineer Ward, Director of Finance Courtney, Purchasing Agent' Stewart, Assistant to the City Manager Preaseau, Electrical Superintendent Dais and Assistant Civil Engineer Jack Lang. ` , � The following persons signed the Register: ' ' Ed Bassett Leigh H, Smith George Moty James E. Stokes E�,rl L' ee Kelly, Jr. Felix Dashen Bill Jarrard George O'Brien Mary E, Martz Don Cram APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Gouncilman Fulkerth that minutes of the previous meeting of August lst be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. CO`MMUIVI CATIONS � Request for Waiver or A�djustment of Fee The Pilgrizn Congregational Chuxch, Ray L. Welles, Minister, requested the waiving or adjustxnent of the acreage fee for water connection to their church property on Foothill Blvd. The letter states the cost�for water service, based on acreage, would be approximately $1, 000. 00 even though ,. the building would occupy only a small portion of that acreage�. Mayor Fleharty disqualified himself from participation in this discussion, and Vice Mayor Simons took the chair, � � Mr, David Packard, spokesman for the church, stated it was a non-profit iT,�� group, with limited use of the water. � City Manager Cowden advised he could think of no time the City had waived or adjusted fees, and cited that schools were billed their full amount. Men- tion was also made of the church in Enterprise that anticipated annexation of their property to the City; when told of the costs this_ plan was discarded and a well had been drilled, and septic tank constructed. Councilznen were in accord a policy should be established for this type of problem that would be fair and equitable to everyone concerned in or•de� to avoid confusion to others confro,�ted with the same problem, � City Attorney Coshow advised he did not recomrnend a waiver or adj�stment of fees unc�er our present law; that only one acre of property was to be developed by the church at this time,f our acres were to be left in their natural state, A simple�subdivision of the five acres into two properties would solve the problem, four acres without water, one acre developed, He stressed this recominendation was not based on the premise this was a church, but would be recomm�ended were this business property or in the hands of a developer. That charges would then be made as each lot was connected for service. � City Engineer Ward stressed this problem would come up with sewers, with connection charges twic�e as costly, and suggested that recommendation for both water and sewer connections be submitted when this problem is studied and reviewed. - Vice Mayor Simons deferred actian until•the Council meeting of Sept. 6th, stating the problem would be taken under consideration. ' 109 PARKING DISTRICT No. 1 Mr. George Moty, Chairman of the Parking District Committee, presented to each councilman:Report on Parking District No. 1 for the City of Redding, ��� 1960, prepared by D, Jaekson Faustman, Corisulting Traffic Engineer. He stated the report�of Stone and Youngberg; Financial Consultants ,should be received prior to the council meeting of September bth that definite steps may be taken at this time for the formation of the assessment district. Ed Ness f attorney for the proposed Assessment District, advised council the next step was the filing of the Engin�er's Repor.t. Ct7MMISSION APPOINTIvIENTS Airport Commission ` ' Mayor Fleharty recommended the,appointment of Jack Fissori to the Airport Commission. < � , � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman :Ma�rti�n that Jack Fissori's appointment to the Airport Commission be confirmed, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Parking Commission and l�arking District Committee �� , Mayor Fleharty recommended the appointment of Donald J. Vincelli to the Parking Commissipn and the Parking I�istrict Com;nittee. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Simons the appointxnent of Donald Vincelli to the Parking Coxnmission and the P.arking District Comxnittee be confirmed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � Mayor Fleharty comm�nded the excellent group of citizens serving on the commissions, representing �every segment of our comxnunity. He then ad- vised only three people had turned down an appointment on a voluntary basis, people employed by large industries, chain concerns, whose policy was their employees should not enter into local controversies. "Progress is borne and bred on contro.vers,y, and is the challenge we must m�et" the Mayor said . He urged industry to take a second look and change their policy as the assistance of these people are tru.ly needed for the growth of the community, � PUBLIC HEARING - Benton Tract Assessment District 1960-1 The hour of 8:00 P. M, having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing on Benton Tract Assessment District 1960-1. The following documents are �on file in the office of the City Clerk;: � . � Affidavit of Publication Notice of Improvement (Hearing 8/15/60 8:00 P. Me ) Affidavit of Posting Notice of Improvement, signed by Clay S. McClendon Affidavit of Mailing Notic� of Hearing on Assessment, signed by Dorothy C. Blood, City Clerk � The following written protests were received by the_ City Clerk, and read in full at this meetin,g: V, A, Patter s.on P,O. B ox 687 , Redding, Calif. '` A. and Katherine Fantozzi P. 1"�, Box 226, Jackson, Calif. ,�`�=� J. L, Pitts 156h Santa Fe Ave, , Redding, Calif. Mrs. John White 676 Coronado St, , Reddirig, C'a.lif; Ruth Teirl P. O,. Sox 747, Redding, Calif, Mayor Fleharty called for comrnents from the floor: Wm. Jarrard, 1686 Santa Fe Avenue, protested the�paving of alley between Santa Fe and Benton Drive, claiming the alley was only a 5 ft, right-of-way running through the back of his lot; he contended there was no need to pave. this alley as it was seldom used, City Engineer Ward advised the alley was included in the assessment district because they thought it was not wanted excluded: That paving of the alley would improve the drainage, .and .that if alley was not paved, it would be the only bliglited spot in the district, City re,cords indicate this is a 20 ftm alley, with a 5 ft. easement at the rear of each lot; that setting uniform grade would have the water go down to an inlet and then carried to the river. 110 � Mr. Ward said cost of paving of the alley was. $3. 00 per front foot, and as M.r. Jarrard has a 60 ft. lot the amount would be $180..00; he furthex advi:se.d there were twenty-five properties along this alley. A show of hands�ind;icated six residents were represented at the hearing. Mayor Fleharty was reminded of the unpaved alleys in the Garden=0livia tract, advising they had been omitted from the district by request when the Assess- ment District was formed. Years late'r residents wanted the alleys paved at what proye:d,to..be additional :expense.. , , � Mr. J. L� Pitts, 1566 5anta Fe Avenue, stated he was in favor of curbs, gutters and drainage, but contended that City should pave the streets amd alleys frozn funds derived from taxes. The group was informed that streets and alleys must be improved bef�re,they are accepted for maintenance by the City. Mr. John Williams,, 655 Loma Street, asked about the alley between Loma and Market Streets, stating it was a blind alley with access only from Del Mar; he stated when the formation of this district was first discussed he had been told property would be condemned to give ingress and egress to the alley. City Engineer War.d was directed to check into possibility of other points of egress to the alley, and report to council, , Mr. Lawrence D. Freier, 1565 Santa Fe., was advised City was contributing the entire cost of the water lines, and a sizeable portion of the street con- struction costs, a sum of $95, 355. 88; City was also furnishing engineering fees and the inspection fees. . . Mr. Glenn Fultz, 1566 5anta F,e Avenue, asked regarding formula used to determine the,assessmznt on corner lots,' and was advised that property owner paid 100% for the short side of the lot, 50% for the long side. M-rs. Mary Forbes, 718 Delta St. , asked about the Sewer Expansion Fund and Mr. Ward explained the part it played in City financing. Mr. John White,� 67�6 Coronado St. , asked regarding lower electrical rates in the Benton Tract and the amounts city paid in other assessmerit districts, Mrs. Mary Martz, �679 Coronado St. , asked regarding the connection charges to the residences; Mrs. Ivlary French, '757;Coronado Street, , asked the length of time before all work was completed. Mr. Jaxnes E. Guinn, 1614 Del Mar St.., asked about the connection line. Mr. Clair Hill advised he was in favor_of roll curb, as the cost was a great deallower and would be completely satisfactory. , Mr. Glenn Fultz asked about the seepage problem on his property, contending the water came from the hill above; the City Engineer stated the seepage problem should be improved, however City could not guarantee to take care of this as it was a separate problem. , Mrs. Gaslin, 677 Coronado St. ; was advised that people would be required to connect to the trunk sewer if they were 200 ft. from the trunk sewer. Mr. Joseph Smith, 835 Loma 5t. , Mr. Clair Hill, owner of property in the Assessment District and Mr. Carl A, Williams expressed their approval of the district, stating the area is to be congratulated and c�mmended.; , . Mr, Edwin Ness, Bond Attorney,. explained the financing of the district;` stating there would be thirty days to pay all or a�portion of the bill; payments could be made over a period of fifteen years at an interest rate of 6%. , MOTION: Made by Councilm�.n Simonst seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2749 be adopted, a resolution closing hearing on Engineer':s Report, continuing consideration of Engineer's Report and fixing' new time for receipt of bids for doing of work in Assessment District No. 1960-1, Benton Tract, City of Redding, Shasta County, Calif. � , 111 Voting was as follows; Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear.,�,Simons and Fleharty . Noes: Councilmen = None � . _ . Absent: Councilmen - None � • Resolution No. 2749 on file in the office of the City Clerk. CONTRACT - Rurchase of Power from �iureau of Reclamation Mr. Felix�Dashen; Chief of�Ope�rations Shasta Di-vision of�the�Bureau of Reclamation, introduced Mr. James E. St�kes, Ass.ociate Supervisor of - • Irrigation and Power U. S. Sureau of Reclam�.tion, Region 2, Sacramento, who br:iefed council on the contract between the City and the Bureau. �-��� • � - Councilmen were advised the contract in the final form would be essentially the same, but it was necessary to submit it to the� office in Washington for further legal review in the matter of clarification or legal sufficiency. f";j� MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2747 be adopted, a re.solution of the City Council of the � City of Redding approving the purchase of power from the Bureau of Re- ' clamation and authorizing the mayor of the City of Redding to execute said contract. � • Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilxnen - None � � Absent: Councilmen - None Resolu:tion No. 2747 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � CONTRACT - Delivery of Federal Power by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Mr. Walter D. Howell, Industrial and Agricultural Sales Manager, Pacific Gas and ETect'ric Company, San Francisco office, introduced •Leigh 5mith • of the Red Bluff office, and George O'B 'rien of the Redding office. He gave a resume of the tie between'the City and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, saying it had been a r'eal pleasurable association for the past sixty years, � . � . He briefed the content of the Agreement for the sale of electric power and energy by Pacific Gas and Electric Company �o the City of Redding, an � agreement that will expire April 1, 1971, MOTION: Made by C`ouncil'man Siinons', se�conded by Councilman Fulkerth• that Resolution No.�. 2748 be adopted, a resolution of the•City Council of the City of Redding approving a contract with the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to deliver federal power and provide supplemental and stand-by power, and to authorize the xnayor of the City of Redding to execute said cont•ract. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: ' 'Couricilmen '- Fulkerth; Martin, Puryear,' Simoris and Fleharty � Noes: Councilmen - None � - - ' � ' Absent: Councilmen - None Res.olution No. 2748 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, fully executed, on file in'the office of the City Clerk, � • Mayor Fleharty urged City to always consider the possibility of inereasing� our allocatiori of Federal powe�; as with annexations and popula'tion growth we will soori outgrow the present allocation of 31, 000 KW. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND'PAYR.OLL � ' . � - � � M�TION:. Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Counci�man Fulkerth inc usive that Warrant Register No. 3, warrant Nos. 4218 to 4404/in e amount of � $106, 07:0: 1'5 b'e approved'and paicl�; that 'Pay'roll 'Register No.� 2, warrant Nos. � � � 8130 to 8351 inclu'sive in the amount of�$4�2, 775. 49 'b'e approved. Total: $148, 845. 64 . Voting was as follows: Ay.es: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin,: Paryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: � Councilmen - None � � � . � � � Absent:� Councilmen - Norie ' � " � � TREASURER'S REPORT � � � � ` Councilman Simons, Finance Committee, reported that total Treasurer's Jl�� Accountability as of July 31, 1960 was $1, 225, 908. 89. 112. SIGNATURE OF WARR.ANTS Councilman Simons, Finance Coxnmittee, submitted request of_Director of Finance Courtney that Larry Hughes, Senior Accountant in the Depart- _ //C ment of Finance, be authorized to sign City of Redding w�.rrants in the _ place of the Director of Finance during;the absence or incapacity of the ; Director of Finance. MOTION: Made by Councilman Siznons, seconded by Councilman Martin �� j that Larry Hughes, :Senior--Accountant in the Dep'artment of Finanee, be authorized to sign City warrants in the place of the Director of Finance during absence�_ or incapacity of the Director of Financeo The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . . . . .' � AWARD OF BIDS - Distribution Transformers It was,the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, Robert Stewart, and Gene Dais, Superintendent of the Electric Departxn�nt, that bid be .awarded . � r�l� to the Hill Transforxner Division of the H. K, Porter Co, ; Bid Schedule � No. 172 - Distribution Transformers - in the total amount of $59, 132. 30. : MrJTION: Made by Councilman Sixnons, seconded by Councilman Purye�.r the re commendation of the Purchasing Agent be accepted, and bid be awarded to the Hi11 Transformer Division of the H. K. Porter Co, , for Distribution Transformers, Bid Schedule No. 172, in the total amount of $59, 132. 30. Voting was as fo�llows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Abstain: Councilmzn - Martin Multi-Purpose Tree Sprayer It was the recominendation of the Purchasing Agent, Robert Stewart,, and City Engineer Ward, that bid for the Mlzlti-Purpose Tree Spr.ayer, Bid � Schedule No. 173, be awarded to the Food Machinery and Chemical- Company in the total amount of $4,.659. 20. Councilmen were advised specifications ��� required a spray mist type of machine with at least 28, 000 c. f.m. capacity, and this sprayer meets the specifications; that other bid,received did,not meet the specifications. MOTION:. Made by Councilm�.n Puryear; seconded by Councilm�.n Simons that recommendation of the Purchasing �Agent be accepted, and bid for the Multi-Purpose Tree Sprayer, Bid 5chedule No. 173, be awarded to Fo od Machinery and Chemical Coxnpany in the total amount of $4, 659, 20. Voting was as �follows; Ayes: - Councilmen - Fulkerth; M�.rtin, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: C�uncilmen - None RE LEAGUE M.�,ETING - 5acramento Valley Division � The Sacramento Valley Division of the League �f California Cities will hold a dinner meeting Friday, Augus:t 26, 1960 at Hotel El Dorado,; Sacram�nto, 6:30 P. M. Election of officers f�r the division is on the agenda. RELOCATION - Drop 1Vlail Boxes City Manager Cowden advised that after a traffic study had been made by Post- master Ed Miller, it was his recoxnmendation that City Council approve locating vehicle.drop . mail boxes on the east side of Market• Street between Sacramento and South Streets due to the traffic congestion of the area imm�diately south /�� of the Golden Bird Confectionary located at 1721 Market Street. MQTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Simons to; approve the placing of vehicle drop mail boxes on the east side of Market Street � between Sacram�nto and South Streets. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. _ . RE PURCHASE MULTILITH• MACHINE City Manager Cowden recomznended the purchase of a 1957 Model 750 Multilith. Machine from Clair Hill for $1, 000. 00, ' He stated he was� of the opinion that savings effected within a two year period of time would a:mortize the capital investm�nt costs and this purchase could be m�.de. ' without any increase in the 1960-61 budget due to savings already effected from ��� the purchase of capital items in this current budget year, � , Councilm�n were advised the nzachine was in good operating condition and had been w'ell maintained. 113 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Couricil�man Martin_to approve the recomznendation of the City Manager and�purchase of a used Multili�th Machine from Clair �Hill for $1, 0�00. 00 be authorized, � Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulke"rth, M�.rtin, Siinons and Fleharty � Noes: Councilmen - Puryear � Absent: Councilmen - None The City Attorney was direc`ted to prepare a fund transfer resolution"re ' this purchase for council con'sideration riext meetirig;� " , r „ " ORDINANCE - Relating to Wiring � ' �" `�' '��� ' � " - ` ` � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilxnan Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 64I be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of .the , Gity of Redding repealing Section 9-11 of the Municipal Code �of the City of �-j°� Redding relating to wiring. � Voting was as follows: - � � Ayes: . Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Simans ancl Fleharty � - Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilxnen - None � � � . Ordinance No, 641 on file�in �he office of the City Clerk:' RESOLUTION - Es.t, 12 Minute Parking Zone (1348 Market St, ) � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Resolution No. 2750 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding that two twelve minute parking zones be established in front ���-� of 1348 Market Street. � . Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes� Councilm�n - None Absent: Councilmen - Norie � ' Abstain: Councilmen - Martin ' Resolution No. 2750 on file in the office of the City� CJ.erk, RE PARALLEL PARKI1VGr Yuba St. The Resolution to establish parallel parking on Yuba.Street betweeri Oregon� �� � and Court Street was deferred and refer"red back to the Chairman of the Parking Comm.ission. It was suggested there be a further meeting of property owners and the Commission for discuss'ion of this problexri. ' � . . . RESOL.UTIO� - �P;.bolishing Passenger Unloading Zone MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution 1Vo. 2751 be adopted, a resolution of the� City Couricil of the �City of Redding abolishing passenger unloading zone in front of 1537 California Str�eet and establishing metered parking in said area. � � �l� Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Sirrions and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � � � Resolution No, 2751 on file in the office of the City Clerk. , RE50LUTION - Stop Sign on Gold St. ` � � � � MOTION: IVlade by Councilman Simons, seconded b�y� CounciImari Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2752 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing for stop sign on Gold Street at Gold Street's intersection ��� with Railroad Av�nue. � � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilrnen - Fulkerth, Martin, �Puryear, Simons and Fleharty No'e's� Councilmen - None � � Absei�t: Councilxnen - None � �� ' • � Resolution No. 2752 on file in the office of the City Clerk. STEEL �WATER TANK - Bill of Sale � ' City Attorney Coshow submitted Bill of Sale Agreement between the 5�uthern Pacific Company and the City of Redding to cover` sal�e and removal of 65, 000 �'�`� gallon steel water tank for $250. OO,o plus $10, 00 sales tax. � ' �� _ � MOTION: Made by.Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilm�.n Martir�o authorize approval of the Bill of Sale Agreement between the City and Southern Pacific Company for purchase of steel water tank, and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Agreement, The Vote: Unanimous, Ayes. 114 AGREEMENT - Purchase of Real Property ouncilman 5imons advised that Mr.. and Mrs. Walter L, Dimmick had accepted the appraisal price of $22, 500. 00 for five acres of�=property located on the north si;de of the Sacramento River betwe,en the.old and new Highway bridge, and west of the City of Redding 5wimming� Pool, City to �ay'closing costs and title insurance. MOTION: Made by Councilm�.n Martin, seconded by Councilman Sixnons that � _ Agreement between Walter,and Marion`Dimmick for the sale of/fi'��ra°c�es'of � v property be approved, and the Ma.yor be authorized to sign said agreement. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen - IVone RESOLUTION - Changes in 1960-61 Tax Roll MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2753 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of ��� Redding making the following changes on the 1960-61 Secured Property Tax � Roll. ` Voting was as follows: ' ' - - . � . -' � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Sixnons and Fleharty' Noes: Councilmen - None " Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No, Z753 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' ' REQUEST - 5ale of Beer Lake Redding Park M-r. Wm. Jarrard, representing the Redding Outboard Club, requested council approval of their request to sell beer on Sunday, Septem�er 4th in Lake Redding Park, to help defray expenses for their coming boat races. MrJTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Martin the :�-�� Redding Outboard Club be granted permission to sell beer in Lake Redding Park on Sunday, September 4th. Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Fulkerth Absent: C�uncilmen - None RESOLUTION - Limited Parking Shasta St. MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Resolution No. 2754 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing two hour parking on both sides of,Shasta Street between j/� West and Court Streets. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty . Noes: Councilmen - N.one Absent: Councilmen - None � Resolution No. 2754 on file in th� office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTIONS - Acquiring o� Land & Gondemnation Proceedings � Mr. Edwin Ness, Bond Attorney, submitted three Resolutions authorizing the acquiring of land and condemnation proceedings in Redding Heights. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Co.uncilman Fu�kerth that , Resolutions No. 2755, 2756 and 2757,' resolutions authorizing acquiring of land `�y�� ' and condemnation proceedings be adopted. Voting was as follows: Aye s: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Simons�and Fleharty ' Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � , Resolutions No. 2755, 2756 and 2757 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Communication�s ` ' 1. John A� Morgan, M. D. re retention of Benton Air'port l yJ 2. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Ass'n. re retention of Benton Airport 3. ICCCNC report of next meeting to be held August 16th, Mt. Lassen Hotel. /77 4. League of Calif. 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