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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1960-09-06 116 City Council, Adjourned Meeting ' Council Chamliers, City Hall ' Redding, California September 6, 1960 7:00 P, M, The R.e'verend Je L, Trimmer, pastor of The Redding Church of Christ, 1620 Continental St"reet, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with, the followirig councilmen present: Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty. A1so present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Coshow, City Engineer Ward, Director of Finance Courtney, Purchasing Agent Stewart, Assistant to the City Manager Preaseau, Planning Director Evans., Associate Civil Engineer Lang and Electrical Superintendent Dais, � The following persons signed the Register: Edwin Fo Bassett George Moty John G. Youngman Bill Jarrard � W, H, Mc_�aniel Geo. D, OBrien -. APPROVAL OF MINUTE5 ' MOTION: 1Vlade by Councilman Fulkerth, secorided by Councilman Puryear that minutes of the regular meeting of August 15th and the adjourned meetings of August 29th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen,. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ' GOMMUIVICATIONS � Recreation and Parks Commission . � ' 1. The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the request of the Cascade ,Iris Society for 'permission to develop a small barbecue area of 10 or 12 tables downstream from the A. C.I. Do waterfalls. The development would.consist of clearing the area, creating a lower terrace 150' x 150', building an aitractive barbecue, installing picnic tables permanently on a concrete surface, and landscaping the area, A communication dated 5ept. 1 signed by Ovid L, Holmes, Chairman ,1c`L; of the Commission stated it was felt this development was in good keeping with the present master plans for Lake Redding. Park and , � this helpful volunteer improvement should not wait for a future mastex pl an, , . MOTION: Made by Councilman. Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to approve the request of the Cascade Iris Society and the recommendations of City Engineer Ward and Councilmari Puryear. �. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 2. The City Council was ciommended for their effort's in obtaining the Walter Dimmick property as a praiseworthy step in the right direction on behalf of the ultimate deveiopment of Lake Redding Park. 3. It was requested that all requests made to City Council for use of City of Redding parks areas where there is some question as to whether the use is for monetary gain, and where the use is likely to afford little or no recreation benefit to the public, be referred to the Recreation ' and Parks Commission for approval, or to the Director of R.ecreation and Parks. 4, The need for an up-to-date master plan for Lake Redding Park was called to council's attention; a 1948 Iandscape plan for the area is now being followed as much as the plan can help as it is incomplete and very much behind the times in regard to adequate provisions�for automobile traffic and the present day extensive picnic use of the park. It was requested City Council consider arranging for a site planner to master plan Lake Redding Park to the fullest and ultimate extent. Councilmen were in accord with the recomznendation �of Councilman Puryear of the Parks Committee, that it would be feasible to obtain 117 an estimate of costs involved in a master plan for Lake Redding Park in order to anticipate this project for next year. Reques.t to Hold Forget-Me=Not Drive The Disabled' mericari Veterans, Department of California, requested � approval to have a Forget-Me-Not drive on September 23rd and 24th in Redding. for the purpose of raising funds for their rehabilitation program. The American Legion Enterprise Post No. 746, Inc. in a communication dated Sept. .5th advised they wer.e very much opposed to any non-local , veteran or veterans group being allowed to solicit funds, sell rion-veteran �`�,� handmade items of any nature to, the publi`c through 'street contact or door to door s:ell'ing or requesting donations--". The letter concludes; "We trust you will continue to restrict Red'ding to recognized local groups who live and work in the area for the good of local veterans and approved re- . habilitation programs. " MCJTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the request of the Disabled American Veterans to hold a Forget-Me-Not Drive in Redding on September 23rd and 24th be denied. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. ' � � ' Parking Commission Recomineridations. � ��"r@ ' ` ' Clyde W, Rann, Chairman of the Parking Comznission, submitted re- commendations for council consideration under date of August 25th0 � /� `� These ,recommendations were reviewed item by.item by Councilman J Fulkerth of the Streets Committee. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman'Simons that recommendations of the Parking Commission dated August 25th be ' approved as outlined, and the City Attorney be directed t'o prepare the resolutions as required. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Protest - Freight Train Switching at South St. ' ,� Mr. Vern 5peer,. owner of the Speer Distributing Company, protested.the J� switching of freight t"rains at South.5treet crossing, arid suggested the railroad company do tlieir switching in the Girvan area instead of the South 5treet crossing. Re Grade 5eparation Study The Public Utilities �ommission, in a communication.dated August 30th , to the City Manager, advised it was agreed that a joint study should be made by the City and the railroad of the grade crossing situation in the ' /L , City of Redding. The letter concludes: "Should an appropriate separation project be propos.ed, the staff wou.ld be pleased to recommend to the Commission that the grade s.eparation be included on the priority list and thereby as.sist the City of Redding in obtaining financial aid under the State's $5, 000, 000 Grade Separation Fund. " The City Manager �was directed to schedule a meeting with Southern Pacific officials in Dunsmuir. PROCLAMATIONS Pop Warner Day - September lOtli y�j� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth �� that approval be granted to Proclamation "Pop Warner Day" September lOth and authorize the Mayor to sign s'aid'Proclarriation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. .. United Nations Day - October 24th ' MOTION; Made.by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to approve Proclamation "United Nations Day" October 24th and authorization be granted to the Mayor to sign said Proclamation. The Vote: . Unanimous Ayes. REQUEST FOR WAIVER or ADJUSTMENT OF FEE u� Mayor Fleharty again disqualified himself from participation in the discussion on ��� I the request of the Pilgrim Congregational Church, Ray L. Welles, Minister, for waiving or adjustment of the acreage fee for water connection to their church prop- erty on Foothill Blvd. Vice Mayor Simons took the chair. � 118 Vice Mayor Simons advised the church had not subdivided the� land, however he had been advised by the City Attorney tliey are willing to do so. There was considerable discussion on amending the present ordinance that would allow adjustment of fees to schools, lodges and non profit organizations, but City Attorney Coshow requested that extreme care be ta�ken on any steps in this direction; stating he would like to check with the legal staff of the League of California Cities.. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Puryear that we do not consider any change in the present ordinance and allow the Pilgrim Congregational Church to .pursue the matter ftzrther, Ayes: Councilmez� - Martin and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - Fulkerth and 5imons Abstain: Councilmen - Fleharty This. matter was held in abey,ance, pendi,ng check with the legal staff of the League of California Cities. liy the City Attorney. PUBLIC HEARING - Adoption of the National Electric Code 1959 Edition � � with Certain Amendments Thereto � • The hour of 7:30 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing on the adoption of the National Electric Code 1959 Edition with certain amendments thereto. ' Affidavit of Publication Notice of Public Hearing on file in the office of the City Clerk. � There.were no written protests, and no one appeared to protest this subject. MOTION: Made by 'Councilman Simori's, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the hearing be clos:ed. The Vote: IJnanimous Ayes. �`�� MOTION: Made by Counci]z�a:nSimons, seconded by Councilman�Fulkerth to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 642, a�d the City Attorney be directed to scan sam�. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Ordinance No. 642 be adopted�, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 9-9 of the Municipal Cc�de of the City of Redding to provide for the adopting by reference of the National Elec.trical Code, 1959 Edition, in place of the National Electrical C.ode, 1956 Edition, and proyiding certain amendments 'thereto, and providing for certain amendments to the= Uniform Electrical C.ode, 1951 Edit'ion. . ' Voting was'as followst - Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Sim'ons and Fleharty � Noes: Coun cilmen - None Abs'ent: Councilmen - Norie Ordinance No. 642 on file in the office of the City Clerk, RE REDUCTION AIR SERVICE TO R.ED BLUFF � The City of Red Bluff requested the City o Redding's assistance in opposition , �� � to the application of Pacific Airlines to reduce service to Red Bluff, . Council- men were advis'ed the 'Civil Aeronautics Board had�already taken action• and any acti�n on the�part of the .City of Redd:ing would be of no value. _ CONFERENCE - Governor's Conference on Aging ' It was the recommendation of Mayor Fleharty that Vice Mayor Simons be authorized to attend the Governor's Conference on Aging October 3rd and 4th. . � �'� MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the recomznendation of the Mayor be approved, and authorization given to Vice Mayor Simons to attend the Govern�r's conference on Aging. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. OUTBOARD CLUB OF REDDING Mr. Wm. Jarrard, representirig.the Redding Outboard Club<�thanked council f.�r permission to o:perate a concession in Lake Redding Park on September 4th, and explained the race had been held in Kutras Park and therefore the concession , .,2,_s� had not been used. He particularly thanked severaT of the departments of the � City who had assisted with the race; he advised the 25� admission charge to, the park was given entirely to the Club to assist in defraying expenses. � Mayor Fleharty said this was a very worth while effort, reflecting credit to the City and to the group and he hoped the club would have many more such events. 119 CONVENTION - Calif. State Firemen's Association ayor eharty called attention to the Calif. State Firemen's Convention to be held in Red.'ding September 7th to llth inclusive. RESIGNATION - Assistant to the City Manager The resignation of J. A, Preaseau, Assistant to the City Manager, was announced by Mayor Fleharty who stated he reeeived the news witli much regret. City Manager Cowden said the one and one half years Mr. Preaseau had worked for 1.� � the City had been a most pleasurable experience, that he had done an exceptionally � fine job and would be. mpst difficult to replace. , BENTON ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 1960-1 (Continuation of Public Hearing) City Engineer Ward submitted to all councilmen a ;tabulation of the bids received September 1, 1960 fox the Benton Tract Assessment District 1960-1, ' His memo to councilmen states: "The bid of Valley Engineers at $285, 064.38 is $95, 000 under my estimate and is $72, 000 under the next .bidder. This. • difference is primarily involved in the unit price of $2. 50 per ton for asphalt concrete (Item 53), My estimate and the other bidders are between $7. 00 and $8. 00 per ton for this item and it is obviously impos.sible to do the work for $Z. 50 per ton. I have brought this to the attention.of Valle}r Engineers, they brought their bid work sheets to R:edding this morning and claim, and it appears that an error in transcribing figures�in making their 'extiension was made. Attorney Ed Ness_ has been informed of the matter .and he .has.instructed Valley ,� Engineers to present their case to Eugene Sturgis, the bond counsel, who will ��/ � rule upon it." City Engineer Ward advised the recommendation of Bond Attorney Ness was that council at their meeting of Sept. 6th take the bids under advisement, and continue to consider. the engineer's report until a later meeting; � - � � . , _ __ � There was considerable discussion on the relative merits of awarding the bid ixnmediately., with Jos. Smith, Wm. Jarrard and Ed Bassett speaking as r'esidents � of the district. � . � City Attor.ne.y Coshow stated that if a mutual mistake (one which is made by the bidder and recognized by the City) previous cases had indicated r�lief couTd possibly be secured by the 'bidder. It was his recommendation that we take bids under advisement and he would give a decision based on his Qwn research. MOTION: Made. by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that bids on Benton Assessment District No. 1960-1 be taken under advisement and that Public Hearing be continued until Monday, September�12x 1960 at 7:00 P. M. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � It was requested that Ed Ness or Eugene Sturgis and the contractor (Valley . Engineers) b.e represented at the adjourned meeting of the Council �on Sept. 12th. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL ' MOTION: Made by Councilxnan Simons, seconded by Councilxnan Martin that Claims' in the amount of $52, 284. 38, Warrant Register 1Vo. 4, warrant Nos. 4405 to 4600 inclusive be approved and paid; that Payroll. Register No. 3, Warrant No. 83�52 to 8564 inclusive in.the amount of $40, 398. 14 be approved; �� �. that Payroll Register No. 4, Warrant Nos. 8565 to 8773 inclusive, in the amount of $40, 370. 58 be approved. Total: $133, 053. 10 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None APPROVAL OF WATER ESTIMATE � Councilman Martin submitted Water Department Estimat,e No. 62-W, extension �of water main on Gold Street, 'estim�.ted to cost $l, 998. 50. MOTION: Mad'e'by .Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Simons that l� � Water Estimate No. 62-Wie;.extension of water main on Gold St. ,' be approved. ' Voting was. as follows: t Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes': Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 120 1�.E APPEAL FROM DECISION - John R, Andrews Planning Director Evans advised the Planning Commission had again con- sidered the appeal of John R, Andrews to resubdivide a portion of the Moss- wood Park Subdivision (Lot 6, Block 341) and had, b.y unanimous vote of all commissioners present, again denied the appeal. . , Mr. Evans then stated Mr. Andrews had decided to withdraw hi;s; a.ppeal. , /j�y MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded :by Councilman M�.rtin the appeal of John R. Andrews to resubdivide a portion of the Mosswood Parlc Subdivision be officially denied in accordance with the recommendations of . the Planning Commzssion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. , AWARD OF BID - Asphalt Concrete Purchasing gent Stewart submitted analysis and recommendation on Bid . Schedule No. 175 - Asphalt Concrete. It was his recomxnendation that Items. 1, 2 and 3 be awarded to Oaks Sand and Gravel Company; that Item 4 be awarded �&„� to J: H. Hein Com�any. . , In explanation of this recommendation for award of bid on Item 4 he, states the distance to his plant is 3. 30 miles round trip, against 11. 60 miles. round trip to Oaks Sand and Gravel Company plant. MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the recommendations of the Purchasing Agent be approved, and Bid Schedule No. 175, Asghalt Con�rete, be awarded Items 1, 2 and 3 to Oaks Sand and Gravel Company, Item 4 to J. H, Hein Company. . . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Martin, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen - None . CrJNTRACT - Bureau of Reclamation Mayor Fleharty advised he had received two fully executed copies of C:ontract �,�J No. 14�06-.200-8634, United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Contract for Elect ric Service to the City of Redding and 30 _ copies of this contract. APPROVAL OF INSURANCE - Yellow Cab Company City Attorney Coshow advised the ordinance relating to_.the .insurance required by operators of taxicabs and automobiles for hire was subject to approval by �S� the City Council; that policy of the Yellow Cab Company had been received and was in excess of the legal requirements and it was his recommendation that approval of policy be given. MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that approval be granted on the Yellow Cab Company liability insurance policye The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, RE PARKING LIMITATIONS - Court Sto Councilman Martin recommended the establishment of 2 hour parking limitation j/� on both sides of Court Street between Tehama and Butte Streets be referred back to the Parking Commission in view of the expressed opinions of three of the councilmen. PROGRESS REPORT - Downtown Parking District Mr, eorge K. oty, Chairman of the Downtown Parking Committee, submitted a progress report dated September Znd to all councilmen. He advised the Faustman Report had been submitted to councilmen; the Stone and Youngberg Financial Feasibility Report was due this week and the City ��� Engineer was preparing his report for submittal to the council. He further stated the Downtown Parking Committee had been negotiating with property owners and agents for the pr�perty designated as Site 1 in the Faustman Report, the half block on California Street between Tehama and Butte Streets. Total estimated cost approximately $216, 000. 00. It was the recommendation of the committee, Mr. Moty stated, that council pass the necessary resolution to purchase this particular one half block on a down payment option purchase agreement, It was Dr, Martin's contention that all problems arising from this proposed purchase had not been resolved. Action deferred, and the City Attorney was. directed to prepare option-purchase agreements for submittal at the next meeting. 121 Communications , J�� 1. County Tax Collector, Richard Brennan, listing property .to be sold "� at public auction Sept. 7:th � j7 / 2. Robert C. Logan, San Jos�e, re important part Benton Airfield plays in the future of air transportation in this area �� � 3. Ap�plica.tion-�=. of State Division of Highways for D�pt, of Army approval of plans for a fixed bridge across the 5acramento River at Red Bluff ��� 4, ICCCNC report on regular meeting at Susanville - next meeting to be held in Weavervi'lle . ,��f� 5. Minutes of Shasta County Economic Commission �5 � 6. Copy of letter froxra Bureau of Sanitary Engineeri.ng to Shasta County Dept. of Water Resources re treatment required for Trinity Project water - � �� 7. Citizen's Advisory Committee on Aging 8. Sacramento County, �Yolo C;ounty Report on Mosquito Abatement ,�/ District - 1959 �i� / 9. Copy of annual audit report - Shasta Co. Economi� C:ommission 1959-60 f 10. Operating Statement fiscal year 1959-60 - Shasta Cascade Wonderland �� / Ass'n, 11. Mrs. John Shufor•d sends copy of "I Love Gale.sbuxg in the Springtime:' ' with notation re park for old people to sit and rest in town. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Simons,, se.conded by Councilman Fulkerth the meeting be adjourned .until 7:00 .P. M� Monday,. .:.¢. 5eptember 12th. Motion carried. . . APPROVED: -� .'; �� / �` , ��`� �,�` ''� , � .---- - .("�„� � / '`i. ' r!`�,!l'/ -/..%/ �/�d+-. ` ayor ' - I ~� - � ; Atte st: �/ a �// •-1.��-�-��2 2,-�.- �- � ��7'�-iz—r' � City Clerk �_ � ' ,. , �. . . . . " � , _ _ .