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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1960-09-19 124 � City Council, Regular Meeting ' Council Chambers, City Hall , Redding California September 19, 1960 7:00 P. M. The Reverend Harold Byram, Pastor of the Assembly of God Church of Redding gave the invocation. � The meeting was callecl to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following Councilmen present: Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty. Absent: Councilman Martin. Also present were City .Manager Cowden, City Attorney Coshow, City Engineer Ward, Director of Finance-Courtney, Purchasing Agent Stewart, Electric 5uper- intendent Dais and Planning Director Evans. . The following pers�ons signed the Register: S. W. Van Eaton Senta Coots M/Sgt. Harry A. Belanger W. Milsap Wriz. A. Gillan G: M. Browning Mrs. Ray Mangas . Mr. & Mrs. W., B. Stevenson W alter A. Finn Ed Ne s s � : Ted Garlington Edwin F. Bassett Dick Wilson Cameron Garbutt John Alward Ernest R. Neasham =Jim Kennedy Frank Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. E. J. Spohn W. Nelson APPROVAL OF MINUTE5 . MOTION: Made by :Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the � minutes of the r.egular adjourned meetings of September 6th and September 12th be approved as mailed to.each of the Councilmen. The Vote: Un�.nimous Ayes. . COMMUNICATION5 Commendation � . . In a letter dated September 13th, Everett A. Philips, Consulting Engineer, �omona, California congratulates the City of Red'cling for the .fine work it has done in compiling a comprehensive Water Rate Survey of cities in California. "Mr. R. H. Ward, your City Engineer, has made a valuable r� � contribution not only to his community but to all the municipal utilities in the State of Califorriia. " Commendation . Veterans of Foreign Wars, Redding Springs. Post #7169 commend .the Redding City Police for eourteous and efficient. assistarice in helping ���G chaperone Teen A.ge Dances at Kutras Park Hall. APRROVAL.OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Claims in the amount of $59, 488. 99, Warrant Register No. 5, warrant Nos. 4601 to 4693 inclusive be approved and paid. �r%'�= Voting was as follows: Ay.es: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and.Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin TREASURER'S REPORT . Councilmari Simons; Finance Committee, reported that total Treasurer's /�y Accountability as of August 31, 1960 was .$1, 374, 752. 19. 125 FINANCIAL STATEMENT � Councilman Simons presented Financial Statement for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1960 as prepared by Director of Finance Courtney. WATER UTILITY REPORT Councilman Simons submitted "Annual Report of Water Utility Operation" for the year ended June 30, 1960. ���� I.� F'inancial Report. - Villars & McDaniel, Certified Public Accountants II�;;: Current Rates and Connections to System - Finance Dep,artment . III Statem��t of Phy.sical Condition of Enterprise - Engineering Department APPROVAL OF WATER ESTIMATES Councilman Fulkerth, `sub'mitted the. fflllow�ng_eis.tirn�:te .. _.. „ . . ' . , Estimate No. 63-W Reddin.g He�.ghts Wat�er Line Replacerrient $7, 800: � City Attorney:.. Coshow advised the: water line is being moved .to occupy the l� same easement as the new sewer line. Mr. L. G. Wade gave the sewer line easement without charge in exchange for the relocatian. . . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman 5imons that Water Estimate� Na. 63-W be a.pproved as presented. . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . MUNICIPAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN Planning Director Chris .Evans submitted a map of the proposed Master Plan for the Municipal Airport, approved by the Planning Commission on May 24, 1960 with the recommendation for adoption by the Cit.y C.oun,cil. Mr. Evans outlined the different areas proposed to be zoned: Restricted Airport Facilities District, 483 acres'; Light Industrial, 373. 64 acres; Minimum Lot size Industrial with off street parking, 115. acres; Recreation, 494 acres ancl C-2 Retail Business District with off street parking, 9 acres. The plan must be reviewed annually fo.r any amendments advisable. He recommended a Public Hearing be.s et. . : ��� Council asked if existing 6000' runway is long enough for jet travel and if acquisition of additional property to extend runway is desireable. Mr:: .Evans ' reported the Airport Comm.ission has discussed the situation with the F.A::.A- and the C.A.A. and �both agencies feel at this time, consi�ieration need: only be given to improvement of existing facilities. Mr. James Herbert, County Planning Director stated the County and City are working in a cooperative effort; the City owning the Airport which falls under the County Zoning Ordinance. He further stated 6000' runway i"s sufficient for the trunk type .airport we have. It was agreed City would proceed to participate with the County for con- struction of additional .Hangar Facilities at Municipal Airport. Charles Hall, Chai�inan of A.irport Commission reported the Commission has re- quested the County Planning Commission to establish Air Zoning. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth setting Monday, October 3, 1960 .at 8:00 P.M. in the Couricil Cliambers, as the time and place for a Public Hearing for the adoption of the Municipal Airport Master Plan. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Master Plan Map on file in the office of the City Clerk . SUNSET TERRACE SUBDIVISION, Unit No. 9 Plarining Director Evans submitted for Council Approval the Final Map of ���' Sunset Terrace Subdivis.ion Unit No. 9. Map has been approved by the City Engineer and the Planning Commission. 126 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Sunset Terrace Subdivision Unit No. 9 final map be approved. The.. Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Map on file in office of City Clerk AWARD OF BID - Sewer Rodder Machine Purchasing Agent Stewart submitted analysis and recommendation on Bid Schedule 1Vo. 176 - Sewer Rodder Machine. It was his recommendation that Bid be awarded to low bidder Southwest Sewer Tool Co. in the amount of $4, 487. 60, tax included. , MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Simons �=3 � the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved and Bid Schedule No. 176, Sewer Rodder Machine be awarded to.5outhwest Sewer Tool Co. provided it is within the overall budget. ' Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin BENTON TRACT AS5ESSMENT DISTRICT 1960-1 . Edwin N. Ness, Bond Attorney, advised the City Engineer had refactored � the Assessments in Benton Tract Assessment District 1960-�1. and is. .at this time filing an amended Engineers Report and an amended Engineers Cost Estimate. MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2759 be adopted, a resolution overruling protests. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None : �C/� Absent: Councilmen - Martin . " , MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2760 be adopted, a resolution of award of contract. Voting was as� follows: a Ayes: Coixncilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear; Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simons that Resolution No. 2761 be adopted, a resolution ameriding Engineer's . Report and Assessment made and filed by the City Engineer in Assessment District No. 1960-1, Benton Tract, City of Redding, County of Shasta, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear,. Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Martin � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2762 be adopted, resolution and order approving Eng- gineer's Report, as arnen�ded, ordering the acquisition and construction of improvements and confirming the Assessment, Assessment District No�? 1960-1, Benton Tract, City of Redding, County of 5hasta, California Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Counc'ilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin Resolution Nos. 2759, 2760, 2761 and 2762 on file in the office of the City Clerk Notice of Award of Contract - Clever,don Company, Inc. AIRPORT5 OPERATION Report A report to the City Council of the operation of airports by seventy-one (71) //t� Cities in California, dated September, 1960 and prepared by the City Manager �,�� and Staff was submitted. - 127 NEW CITY HALL � � Under date of September 16, 1960, City Manager Cowden submitted esti- mate of costs to extend and improve Building "A" (New City Hall) on Park- view Avenue; estimated cost of total job between $16, 500 and $20, 000. MQTION: Made� by Councilman Puryear to approve project and .the sum of 3`,�� $16, 500 be transferre�d by resolution from GA-270 Unappropriated Surplus, General Fund, to GA-285 Appropriations, GA-440 Capital Outlay, General �.�`�- Fund; subject to review if additional funds are necessary. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty � Noes: Councilmen - None • Absent: Councilmen - Martin IN5URANCE - Bid Schedule No. 174 City Attorney Coshow expressed personal appreciation to the Insurance Agents in Redding who worked with the City to present excellent bids for •�-� City Insurance. The low rate was attributed to the successful sidewalk program the City initiated; the loss ratio being 20% to 30% the past •year. Mr. Coshow requested the bids be taken under advisement in order to ob- tain careful analysis; final decision to be made October 3rd. RESOLUTION - Cancelling Delinquent Taxes MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2763 be adopted, a Resolution of the Gity Council of ��'�' the City of Redding cancelling delinquent Taxes on property..deeded to the State of California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilman - Fulkerth, Puryear, 5imons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin RE50LUTION - Cancelling Taxes . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Coiincilman Purpear that Resolution No. 2764 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of� the City of Redding cancelling Taxes on property purchased by the City of �l�. Redding. Voting was as follows: - Ayes: Councilmen �- Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin RESOLUTION - Traffic Control . MOTION: Made hy Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Simons that Resolution No. 2765 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding designating one-way traffic on the road around the swimming f/ � pool, with -ingress on the east side of the pool at Rio Drive and egress on the west side of the pool where the road intersects Rio Drive in Lake Redding Park. � . , Voting was as follows: � . Ayes: Couricilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmeri - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin RESOLUTION - Stop Signs MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Resolution No. 2766 be adopted; a resolution of the City Council of the ��� City of Redding providing for stop signs at all four corners oa� Favretto Ave- nue at its intersection with State Street, and providing for stop signs on Favretto Avenue at its intersection with Fell Street. 128 Voting was.as fol.lows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear,, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen .- Martin RESOLUTION - Yield Signs MOTION: Made by Councilman Simoris, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2767 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the �� � City of Redding providing for "Yield" sign on Rio Drive at its intersection with Del Mar Avenue. - Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, 5imons .and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen -. None Absent:. Councilmen�.- Martin RESOLUTION - Legislation MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman .Puryear that Resolution No.. 2768 be approved, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding announcing its opposition to the Treasurg Department's � 7� proposed regulations for the administration of the life insurance eompany income act of 1959 as they appear in the Federal Recorder of August 18, 1959. Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen .- Fulkerth, Puryear, 5imons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Mar.tin . RES�LUTION - Prevailing Wage. Scale MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Cpuncilman.Puryear that Resolution'No. 2769 be ap.proved, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting�:.pr.evai�lina_;wa�.eas.c�ale��f.or'i-cont:r:aetors' employees within the Cit.y of Redding, effective September 20, �9�60. Voting was .as follows: . ..Z Z% Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear, 5imons and �'leharty Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen - Martin Resolution Nos. 275�, 2764, 2765, 2766, 2767, 2768 and 2769 on file in the office of the City Clerk PUBLIC HEARING , SOUTH CITY ANNEXATION The hour of 8:00 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing for the South Cit,y Annexation comprising the following property: _ Portions of 5ections 14, 15, 16, 19 and 20 of the P. B: Reading Grant, Shasta County, California, d.escribed as .follows: BEGINNING at,the south.west corner of the boundary of the Original ,City o£ Redding as shown on that map r.eeorded. in Book 5 of Land Surveys at page 36, in the Office of the County Recorder; thence _�G� North 84°•07' 35"' East along the South line of said Original City of Redding Boundary 9, 386. 14 feet; thence South 41° 24' 02" West 1, 805 feet, more or less, to the Northeasterly boundary line of the Alta 5ubdivision, Shasta County, California, as shown on that map re- corded in Book 5 of Maps, page 53, Sheet 3 of 3 sheets, in the Office of the County Recorder; (the course from this point is hereafter described u.sing a new basis of b,earing, said basis of bearing being the Northeasterly boundary of said Alta Subdivision, . and shown thereon as North 46° 55' West); thence North 46° 55}t West along said boundary of Alta Subdivision 109 feet, more or less, to the Westerly line of Mark�Street as shown on said Map of Alta Sub- division; thence South 02°38' East, 1211 . 26 .feet to the Southerly line of Geary Street; thence on a curve with a radius of 297. 10 feet to the right through an angle of 50°37' and a distance of 129 262.47 feet; thence 5outh 61°45'53" East 43. 88 feet; thence South 49�03' East 147. 20 feet; thence South 40°57' West 120. 00 feet; thence South 49°03' East 37. 50 feet; thence South 40� 57' West : 133.40 feet to a County Road known as Wyndham Lane; .thence North 49�03' West along the northeasterly side of said Wyndham I�ane 25. 00 feet; (the course from this point is hereafter described using the original basis of bearings, said basis of bearing being said south line of said original City of Redding and said bearing being South 84°07!35" East) thence.South 87°16'54" West 39. 62 feet; thence 5outh 23°48''34" West 338. 63 feet to a point on the V►Westerly - side of a County Road, said point being also the Southeasterly corner of that parcel of land described in Book 591, page 512 of Shasta County Official Records; thence North 63°38'46" West � along the southerly line of last said parcel 147.45 feet�to the Southwesterly corner thereof; thence South 40°23'44" West 312. 78 feet t o a concrete monument on the East right of way line of the Southern Pacific Railroad, being the most northerly corner of right of way Agreement boundary between Southern Pacific ancl Central Pacific Railroad and the State of California,� Division of Highways,. and filed in Volume 64, page 461, Shasta County, Official Records; thence Soutli '17°16'44" West along the north- westerly line and the extension of said right of way Agreement 520. 56 feet to a point on the westerly of, and 120 feet distant from the westerly right of way line of said Southern Pacific Railroad; thence South 07°43'46" East along the�paralIel of the Southern Pacific Railroad 6, 041.46 feet; thence-South 83�57' West . approximately parallel to and 117. 7 feet, more or less, South of the Southerly line of Kenyon Road 605. 72 feet; thence South _ 07°45' East 2. 2�2 feet; thence South 83°5?' West 181 . 29 feet to the Easterly line of a County road; thence South 07°08' East along the Easterly line of last said road 129: 19 feet; thence South O1°28'12!' East continui:ng along the Easterly- lirie of last said road 87. 60 feet; thence North 80°56' West 61 . 61 feet to an axel on �he Westerly line of last said road, �and said axel' also being the Southeasterly corner of the G. W. Call Estate as shown on that map recorded in Book 8 of �`.Land Surveys, page 10,- in.the office of the County Recorder; thence continuing North 80°56' West 4, 377. 35 feet; thence South 09�04' West 500;::08 fe.et.to .the corner of the Easterly boundary and the most southe'rly boundary of the 5hasta Terrace Subdivision, Shasta County, California, filed in Book 9 of Maps, pa�e 24, in the office of the County Recorder; thence North 80 56' West along 'said Southerly boundary of last said Subdivision 276.46 feet; thence north� 31016' West along a boundary of last said subdivision 656. 02 feet;'thence North 80°56! West 1, 244. 35 feet; thence South 42°30' West along tlie Northeasterly-Soutliwesterly mid section line of Section 16, . P. B. Reading Grant, 363.49 feet to Course #79 of the P. B. Reading Gran.t Survey; thence North 07°43'19" West 8; 184. 15 feet; thence North 73°03'35" East 321 .41 feet to the point of beginning. ' EXCEPTING THEREFROM those lands previously annexed to the City of Reddirig, namely, by Ordinance 399 of the City of Redding, adopted March 5, 1951,. authorizing, approving and confirming the annexation of certain t'erritory known and describ�d as Grandview Addition to the City of Redding; and an Ordinance 'No. 505 of the Gity of Redding, adopted August 6, 1956, authorizing and approving annexation of certain territory known and designated as the Butke C'ity Addition to the City of Redding. City Attorney advised the following documents on file: Petition signed by 25% of property owners � Affidavit of Publication Resolution No. 2758, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring 'its intention to call a special - annexation election, and fixing a time and place for protests by property owners. 130 Affidavit of Mailing Notice of Intention Written protests received to date by the City Clerk were read iri full and Placed on file. Mayor Fleharty called for protests from the floor: Harry Belanger, 1305 Riviera Drive, speaking as one of the original proponents of the annexation, presented his views that the proposed annexation is a step toward the natural progress for Redding to grow� . to the South and w�ile annexed areas must share proportionate share of City taxes, the axea. will be benefited by better represen�tation•in City a.ffairs, increased property values, lower fire and theft insurance rates, lower electric rates and police p"rotection. Dorothy Nachreiner, 4926 Cedar Road request'ed her three acres on the border of the annexation be withdrawn as she would receive no advantages from being in the City. Mrs. Nachreiner also �protested on behalf of the Riders of the W onderland. � Attorney Daniel S. Carlton, representing Mr. & Mrs. Millsap, Mr. & Mrs. Francis and Mr. � & Mrs. Stewart, all of Grange Street in the soutliwest corner area, requested their properties be withdrawn from the annexation as it is on the boundary and would be uncontroversial. They do not wish�to become a part of the City. Attorney Carlton also represented another group which had filed petitions of protest to annexation earlier this clate::: .`-:. Their properties are located on Highway 99S. They aT�l resist annexation for a� variety of reasons;their group objectibn being the area would be responsible for Borided Debt of City, a condi- tion which was not placed on the last major annexation, Benton Tract. They feel this is unequal treatment.� It was Mr. Carlton's � opinion tlie annexation boundaries could, have gone down Railroad Avenue and not included this Business property. Mayor Fleharty explained that the Council in office at the time of the Benton Tract Annexation,- felt it was necessary to make concessions to encourage annexations. T,he present Council is not seeking or encouraging annexations. Any group wishing to annex to gain the benefits:>of City residence must be willing to bear their just, fair, tax load, whether a group of citizens or a subdivider. The bond debt at tlie present time is very low. The facilities for which they are paying are for the general use of the population of Redding: Municipal Airport, Swimming Pool, Ball Park Lighting and the Sewage Treat- ment Plant. Any group on the edge will not be 'forced to annex but property owners within the area must submit to majority rule. A symmetrical boundary is essential to a good annexation. It is the responsibility of Council to determine if protest is being made by owners of over 50% assessed value of the property as shown on the last County Assessment Roll. Mr. Carlton stated that if: protests are not adequate percentage wise, an additional ten da'ys are allowed for further protests. Mr. E, L. Spohn, 1820 Mesa St. , asked how soon after.annexation his tenants could expect relief from high water and electrical bills. He was advieed the water bill would be one-�alf less immediately after annexation and reduced electrical bills could be expected witliin six months. _ . . Jay Presleigh, Harrison Tract, suggested incorrect information was circulating among the residents and asked for clarification of water rates and personal property assessments. He declared himself in favor of annexation and feds area wi1T benefit greatly by it. 131 Senta C.00ts, 4674 Lookout Drive, stated newly annexed areas should accept the -. bonded debt with the same grace as one buying a home ''within the City Limits. City Attorney Coshow advised that if more than 5% of the property was ex- cluded from annexation, the election could not be held and further plans for annexation would be delayed one year. The pipe that is now �serving water to the distressed area is borrowed from .the State on a temporary basis and a years delay would be fatal to those in need of City water. Some hypothetical electric bills were discussed to illustrate the savings incurred on an in-eity rate as opposed to the P.� G. & E, rate. In many � instances the. savings in power bill was proven to offset additional taxes. City Attorney Coshow.stated that if 51% of the property owners by assessed value have not filed protest at the end of ten days, the coun'cil will set an election. The registered voters residing within the area on].y, will then have an opportunity to vote; the majority ruling. . � City Engineer Ward was. instructed to check the petitions of,protest to determine if they are signed by legal owners of the�property. , MOTION: . Made by Councilman .Puryear, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Public Hearing be closed. . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PARKING AS5ESSMENT DISTRICT . City Attorney Coshow. stated he had requested information from the League of Califorriia Cities re the option-purchase program as it affec�ts. the prop- osed parking assessment district. The League legal staff sent iriformation and forms which the}r approve for tklis purpose.. '���� Appraisals for the property involved have been submitted by the City Staff and by independent appraisers. The property is purchasable from income available �in the Parking Meter Fund. The City will be responsible for the " County Taxes for the property under title of'.the property owner during the ten year period: - . MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons and seconded by Couneilman Fulkerth approving and 'authorizing .the Mayor to execute the leas'e-optiori-purchase eontracts on figures previously set forth with the assumption of '.the County Taxes .by the City and authorizing issuance of warrants for initial payment. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - .Fulkerth, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty � Noes: Counoilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - .Martin BOND DEBT For information, Councilman 5imons summarized the existing bond debt of the City subject to advalorexn�`.t'ax:.which totals. $210, 000. The Sewer Bonds are paid from Sewer Revenue and 5ales Tax and the Water Bonds are paid from Water Revenue. . . . Communications �.G, {� 1 . P.E. Van Pelt, Inc. thanking City fQr courtesies during Firemen's Conf. 2. U.S. Army Engineers, Sacramento - requesting violations be reported re'deposit of materials of'any kind on the.bank of a navigable water where tlie same shall be liable to be washed into such navigable water, impeding navigation. � " ' ' • � 3. SCR 62 - California County Road and City Street Deficieneies Report, ' 1 c�'j Auigust, 1960. 132 There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simons that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. . � APPROVED: �i /��� i : ; . _ � � � , . . .r,�°1 � �� � � , . ' v , ,�. ayor " ���= , - � ��- ATTEST: ; , , - , . . . -. � ;i,% � � �� �. _ � City Cle k , ���1'��,. � : _