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� City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
Redding, California
March 6, 1961 7:00 P. M.
Captain Crosby, Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army, 1254 California
Street, gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to orde by Mayor Fleharty with the following councilmen
present: Fulkerth, Martin, Pu year and Fleharty. Absent: Councilman Simons.
Also present were City ManageI Cowden, City Attorney Redmon, City Engineer
Ward, Purchasing Agent Stewa It, Planning Director Evans, Electrical Sup't.
Dais, Building Official Otis, Sup't of Parks and Recreation Nelson and Associate
Civil Engineer Lang. �
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The following persons signed the Register:
Jim Dotta Arl Anderson
L. B. Nichols L. Zipfel
Mrs. Ann L. Brown G. D. O�Brien
Robert R. Hill Ron Farley �
Mr. & Mrs. Vermilyia Jack Seale
Bert Knowles Mr. & Mrs . Bud Lauerman
Dave Spainhower Mr. & Mrs. B. Kivley
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ME�TION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Martin that
minutes of the regular meeting of February 20th and the adjourned meetings of
February 27th and March 1 st be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen.
The vote: Unanimous Ayes.
C O�MM UNICA TIONS
Redding Airport Commis,s',on
The Reddirig Airport Comrinission requested council attend.their next //�
regular meeting to be held March 16th at 7:30 P. M. in order to discuss
the development of the municipal airport and clarify the proposal to let jc��
the general public vot e on the retention or closing of Benton Field.
The City Manager was directed to check with councilmen regarding their
attendance at this meeting� � '
Air Pollution Committee
Mr. M. F. Parker submitted his resignation as a representative iof�the
City to the Air Pollution Clommittee; he stated he appreciated the privilege
of the appointment, but did 'not have the time to do justice to the job. ���
Mayor Fleharty stated he would confer with Dr. Wm. Sandrock regarding a
replacement for M. Parkelr.
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Reddin Youth Bas eball, I �c. �
Jack V. Beale, President of the Board of Governors, advised� it was im-
possible for them td adeq ately maintain and repair the facilities now being
used as they had neither t�me, personnel, equipment or finances to organize
the many adults into an ef�ective and workable force, nor to keep the fields
in playable condition. Th� y asked that rest rooms be installed at the Little
League and Pony League �arks, and that a member of the council, or a
member of the Recreationl Department meet with the Board of Governors � �J
to discuss the �roblems i volved and seek a solution.
It was suggested a repres ntative be chosen to attend the next meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Commission for further consideration of this
problem.
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�.e Swimmin� Pools; W ading Pools, etc.
The Executive Board of the Manzanita School P. T. A. asked that council
adopt an ordinance similar to the one enacted by the County Board of Super-
visors in January. This would require persons owning a swimming pool,
fish pond, wading pool or any other outside body of water created by
artificial means to protect these structures from unattended and uninvited
entry by construction of a wall or fence around the structure.
� Dr. Martin questioned the necessity of such an ordinance in view of the
�,� many natural water traps in our area, stating that anyone who has a.wading �
or swimming pool has liability on their mind.
Councilman Puryear suggested this be referred to our City Attorney for �
report and recommendation - would it be feasible and beneficial.
} City Attorney Redmon asked if it�-.was council's intent�, this proposed ordinance
be examined from a standpoint of liability as well as the protective stand-
point.
Referred to the City Attorney for report next council meeting.
Shasta County Jr. Sheriff's Posse
�l� Councilmen were advised the Shasta County Jr. Sheriff's Posse were
I now under new advisors and had the full use of the Sheriff Posse Rodeo
Grounds .
Recreation and Parks Commission - Master Plan Lake Redding Park
It was the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission that
Dick Wood be chosen to do_the Lake Redding Park site plan and he be made
available to the City of Redding on a consultant basis following the completion
a � of the plan to advise on problems that may arise in the implementation of
�� the site plan. .
A proposal was submitted by Richard Wood setting forth the general terms
and conditions under which he would perform the park master plan and re-
lated work.
MOTI�N: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
the City Attorney be directed to work out the specific terms and conditions
of agreement between Richard Wood, Landscape Designer, and the City
for a master plan for Lake i�edding Park, to be submitted for council
consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes .
Re Kiddieland
Mr. Holmes, Chairman of the Recreation and Parks Comrnission, advised
that Roy and Lottie Wilsey had given Kiddieland to the Y's Men's Club, . an
adult service club that backs up the Y. M.G.A. by providing leaders for
boys� groups and by aiding in every way possible. The Yts MenEs Club
��� would own the Kiddieland equipment and would operate the busines s.
Mr. Holmes' letter states: "The Recreation and Parks Commission feels
that Roy Wilseyts gift of Kiddieland to the Y's Men's Club is exceedingly
generous. The commission recommends that the Redding City Council
extend full cooperation regarding all arrangements, rr
Mayor Fleharty commended Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wilsey for their splendid
community gesture.
M�TICAN: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
that the City Council heartily commend Roy and Lottie Wilsey for their gen-
erosity, and approve the transfer of Kiddieland to the Y�s Men's Club.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Re Urban Renewal Progra .
Planning Director Evans a-dIvised the Redevelopment Agency is undertaking
stuclies in preparation to tY�e filing of a Survey and Planning Application
in order to obtain a contract for a Planning Advance Grant from the Federal
Crovernment. The Agency reques.ted a joint meeting with City Council on
March.2 7th.
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City Manager Cowden advised a meeting with the Board of Supervisors and
the Anderson City Council.had been scheduled for this date; Mayor Fleharty
asked that he arrange anot er date satisfactory to councilmen and the Agency.
C o,mmendations
' Law Enforcement C�f icers
Harold J. Wil son, S eriff of Trinity County, thanked the C.hief of
Police and the police depar.tment for their`cooperation and capture /v U
of Daryl Moss on Fe ruary 22nd. "You .and the officers under you
are to be highly com ended for the splendid and efficient manner
in which you co.oper ted and assisted me and my department in this
` matter" the letter. st tes.
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` Fire Chief, Fire De artment , �
Fire Chief Klaukens was commended for the assistance rendered /c�(�
regarding Vickie Le Morris by Sheriff John Balma. "The Whistler
was certainly an asset, and i feel that in the futur.e ,it .will be utilized
to a greater extent b� those who saw it in�operation" he concludes.
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COMMITTEE APPO'INTMENT - Cultural
Mayor Fleharty advised he hadlmet with Ray Hullinger and James Dotta on the
request for the appointment of five member cultural commission, and that it
was his opiniori this. group sho ld be formed as a "committee" until such ,time
as. their aims, areas. of interest and projects were clearly defiried. �c%�
He submitted for consideration the appointment of the following persons to the
committee: James Dotta, Ray E. Hullinger, Jane Korn, Donald Boyd and Jean
Beauchamp. - '
Referred to the City Attorney to establish this committee as an advisory body to
the City Council.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Martin.to
approve the recommendations f Mayor Fleharty on the formation of a Cultural
Committee, the members of.th s committee to be Ray Hullinger, James Dotta,
Jane Korn, Donald Boyd and J an Beauchamp. The Vote:. Unanimous Ayes .�
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Councilmen were advised cont ibu�ions may be received from other agencies and
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this would be discussed at the oint meeting of Anderson City Council and the County
Board of Supervisors .
APPLICATIQN OF. PACIFIC A R LINES - Rate.Increase
The Public Utilities Commissi n has scheduled a hearing on the application of
Pacific Air Lin es, Inc. , for o der authorizing an increase in intrastate air freight.
rates and charges and an incre se of certain intr.astate air passenger fares,
for Thursday, March 9th at 10�00 A. M. , in the Commission Courtroom, 5tate
Building, San Francisco. ,3 ��
Councilman Pur.year stated he as of the opinion Council should go on record as
opposing the increase, at least until such time as service was definitely improved,
and expressed his wiliingness o appear at the hearing.
MQTION: Made by Councilma Martin, seconded by councilman Fulkerth that
Councilman Puryear be authori;zed to appear before the Public Utilities Commission
Hearing on the application of Pacific Air Lines for an increase in freight and
passenger rates representing t e City Council. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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MANZANITA HILLS.S.UBDIVI5I�N - Setback Restrictions
1Vlayor Fleharty called a five minute recess.in order to confer with City A.ttorney
Redmon.
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Mr. Redmon stated he could think of no different alternatives than the four as
presented to councilmen by the Planning Director in his communication dated
February 17th: 1 - Variance for, the two lots (5 a.nd 7), all remaining lots to
adhere to the 20 ft. setback. 2 - Deed to all property owners on the south side
of Shasta Street the 6 ft. strip of right-of-way lying back of the sidewalk, re-
taining the 6 ft. strip of property for easement purposes.
(Mayor F1 eharty said there was no need to outline the other two alternatives).
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In discussing Alternative l, City Attorney Redmon advised the contractors
Farley and Zipfel .could apply to the Planning Commission for a 6 ft. vaxiance;
the question could come �to.City Couricil on appeal.
He stated he had discussed this subject with former City t�ttorney Coshow, had
examined the minutes of the City Council and the minutes of the Planning Commission,
had studied the recorded subdivision map and the subdivision,and zoning ordinances,
and was not in accord with Mr. CoshowYs thinking. .
In regards to Alternative 2, he personally was of the opinion the setback line would
not be changed if this method was followed, ancl did no.t think this pravided the
solution. That he approved the alternate course of having the two gentlemen apply
to the Planning Commission for variance as there was no legal limitation when
� variance may be requested. He recommended Alternative No. 1 .
Mr. L. B. Nichols said it was very important to the area not to have.a depressed
market, and for this reason he had asked that council e.xpedite the settlement of
the problem. � That he would abide by the subdivision restrictions and the residence
he was constructing would have the 20 ft. setback. .
Planning Director Evans advised if request for variance was filed by�Messrs.
Zipfel and Farley tomorrow, hearing on this could be held at the next meeting
of the Planning Commissio.n on March 14th; that he would deliver cards to all
property owners living within 300 ft. of the properties involved.
Dr. Martin stated he took a dim view of anyone asking for a variance after a
violation ha.d been committed. �
Mr. Melvin Alwood, new owner of the Mecca Sporting Goods Store, commended
Dr. 'Martin on his position in tliis 'matter. �
MOTI4N: Made by C.ouncilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Puryear that
we accept the recommendation of the City Attorney. The Vote:, Unanimous Ayes .
• Mr. Elton Brown asked that all interested parties who had appeared at council
meetings o.n this subject be notified of �the Planning Commissiori meeting.
Mayor Fleharty apologized to everyone concerned for,the delay, statirig it be-
hooved the City to take the advise of their City Attorney.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYRO�LL
MOTI�N: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Martin that
I Warrant Register No. 16., warrant Nos: 6261 tb 6355 inclusive in the arriount of
I (J V $13, 205. 42 be approved and.paid; that Payroll Register No.. 16,. warrant Nos.
255 to 448'inclusive, payroll for the last half of February, in the amount of
$38, '582. 04 be approved. Total: $51, 787. 46
Voting was.as.follows: �
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin,_ Puryear and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Abs ent: C ouncilmen - Simons
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PARKING COMMISSION.RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilman Fulkerth, Street Committee, advised a meeting had been held to
disc.uss Parking Commission recommendations of J,anuary 24th, and Items
� 1 through .24 had been approved with the exception of Item 21 - that diagonal
parking currently permitted on the .south s.ide .of Eureka Way betw.een.Ea.st and
Libert y Streets be changed to parallel parking. ,
Mr. Boyd Kivley, 1115 Eureka W.ay, owner of Kivley�s Automatic Laundry,
stated for the safety of individuals doing. business with the laundry he recommend-
ed diagonal parking, that business reasons were not as important as the safety
factors involved. Women,, loading and unloading their cars, many.tirnes with
small children in the car, often neglected to set their brakes and diagonal parking
not only provided more unloading space, but had the additional safety feature.
Jim Mazzini, 1105. Eureka.Way, said.three .driveways led out to .this street; there �/�
would be eight parallel parking spaces,. twice as many diagonal. , ,
Captain Crosby said he had often watched women parking who were doing business
at the Laundromat next to the Salvation Thrift Shop,. Eureka Way at Court Streets;
that itw.as true women hurr.ied out of their cars,. often neglecting to set the brakes
and certainly safety. was .involved in parking prol�lems.
Mr. Hubert.Lauerman advised Eureka Way at this location was not a heavily
traveled street - that a counter placed somelyears ago did not indicate enough
traffic. to accommodate a stop sign.
A field trip was scYieduled to inspect this particular area; report and recommenda- �1
tion to.be submitted.at the next m.eeting of the City Council.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Martin to ac.cept
the Parking Commission's recommendations of January 24th, .items. 1 through.24,
excluding Item 21, and the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary
resolutions and/or ordinances as required. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . .
REPCeRT - Consolidation of Departments at Parkview Ave. City Hall
City Manager Gowden, in a memo to all councilmen dated February 27th, sub-
mitted "Additional Costs for Work Necessary to Consolidate all Departments
at the New Parkview Avenue City Hall - Corporation Yard Location. "
Plans and material estimates were submitted for work necessary to consolidate
all City departments to be located at the new Parkview City Hall - Warehouse -
Corporation.Yard and Shop Facilities. Two alternative.plans were submitted for
employee parking, Plan No. 1 costing $9, 692. 00, Pla-n�No:. 2 costing $9,. 581 . 00.
Plan No. 11'eaves the existing yard space as it is now, thus penmitting greater ��'�
, expansion of public works equipment and ,supplies because of the storage being left
east of Building "A". , Plan No. 2 provides practically equal_ parking, but utilizes
the yard space east of Building "A". _
CYther work necessary was itemized as follows:
Shop, Warehouse & Electrical. Department $1,.500. 00
Marshaling �toom for Street, Sanitatio,n & Water
Departments (material only) 400. 00 �
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Storage 3,-000. 00 �._•'+ `'�.:�'.
. The City Manager recommended the sum of $14, 600. 00 be trar�sferred from GA-270
Unappro.priated Surplus to G1�i-285.Appro.priations, GA-440 Capital .0utlay.
Deferred pending field trip.for on-site.inspection-. It was requested :the Parking
� Commission, the Planning Director, Dick Wood, Landscape Designer and members
of the cultural committee .be invited to, be present for this tour.
ANALYSIS - Leas e Agreements at Redding Municipal Airport, other Ai�rports
City Manager Cowden submitted report on the comparative analysis of Pacific Air ✓%f'
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Lines lease agreements at Redding Municipal Airport, Yuba County.Airport,
Eureka-Arcata Airport, Sonoma County Airport and Chico Municipal Airport.
It was Councilman Puryear's thinking the basic rental fee for Pacific Air Lines
should be increased to tak.e care of some of the Capital Outlay expenditures
made by the City that has done much to facilitate their business. It was suggest-
ed rental be placed on a square foot basis . �
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Mayor F'leharty suggested the installation of display cases that local industries
could rent to display items typical of this area.
Action deferred on renewal of Pacific Air Lines lease. '
RE APPRAISAL O�F' ELECTRICAL DISTRIBLTTI4N SYSTEM
f� City Manager Cowden submitted progress report on analysis of professional
.�I �� proposals of electrical engineering firms interested in appraising the City of
Redding's elect rical distribution system; additional information was necessary
and this item was deferred until March 20th council meeting..
RESQLUTION - Re Legislation City Streets & County Roads the
Resolution No. 2805 was submitted for council consideration, and/City Manager
� again stressed it was the State's responsibility to provide additional funds for
� the construction of city streets and county roads; that neither cities nor .counties
� could do this on their own. This was not in the legislative hopper at the pre'sent
time, but as soon as cities and counties pass fheir legislation along these lines
it would go to the State legislature. �
MOTIO�IV: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Puryear that
Resolution No. 2805 'be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
ftedding urging the enactment by the State Legislature of legislation providing
additional funds for construction of City streets and County roads .
, _ Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Puryear and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - Martin
Absent: Councilmen - Simons
Resolution No. 2805 on file in the.office of the City Clerk.
Dr. Martin stated he was of the opinion that we constantly keep losing the re-
sponsibilities which are ours - the costs of administration at higher levels only
dilutes our tax dollars. For this reason, he voted "no".
City Engineer Ward advised that about 80% of the City_streets would not meet the
sp�cifications set up by SCR-26.
RE DECR.EASE IN ELECTRIC R.ATES • -
Cty Attorney Redmon advised he would like more time to study Mr. Fleischmann's
� 9Z report, and resolution authorizing an interim decrease of 5�o in electric. rates had
� not been prepared for this meeting.
It was the unanimous opinion of all councilmen present that all electric rates should
be reduced 5�o effective April lst, 1g61 . Bills would be factored at the present
rates, with a rubber stamp "less 5%". `
E:NFORCEMENT •�• Zoning Set -back� Regulations
City Attorney Redmon advised he wouldlike additional time before submitting
y his recommendations on the proposed ordinance amending Section 30-23 of the
�v ( Municipal Code of the City of Redding to provide for enforcement of zoning set-
back regulations. He stated he would like to discuss this with the. City Manager
and the Building Inspector and 'he might come back with a different recommendation.
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SUBSTITUTIONS •QF ATTORNEY - Before Appellate Court
MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to authorize
��'� the mayor, city councilmen and city clerk to execute document substituting Joseph
H. Redmon for William W. Coshow as attorney on behalf of City in Cockerill and
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�aks vs City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes.
C ommunications
l. League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin Feb. 14, 1961
Digest of bills affecting cities introduced in the 1961 legislative
session
League of Cal'ifornia Cities Legislative Bulletin Feb. 28, 1961 .� �/��
2. Shasta County Economic Commission Minutes.
Next meeting M�.nday, March 13, 1961
3. Alan Cranston, State Controller:
Annual apportionment of.unrefunded motor vehicle fuel tax on aviation
gasoline
Revised estimate of apportionmerits of vehicle license fee revenues for
the 1960-61 fiscal year.
There being no further business, on motion of Councilmari Martin, seconded by
Councilman Fulkerth the. meeting was adjourned. �
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