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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1961-12-18 429 ' City Council, Regular Meeting . Council Chambers , , � � Police Dept. and Co.uncil ChambersrBldg. Redding, California. Decembe`r 18, 1961 7:00 P.M. The Reverend Lemuel McKinnie, Pastor' of the Henry Memorial C.M. E. Church, Redding, gave the invocation. -� --- The rrieeting.was called to order by Vice.Mayor Simons�with the� followin.g council- men present: Fulkerth, Martin,, Moty and Simons. Ab�sent: Mayor Puryear.. � Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attor_ney Redmon, Director.. of Public Works Arriess, Director of�Finance Courtney, 'Purchasing A;gent Stewart, Planning Director Evans, City Assessor Townsend, Airports Manager Owens, Electric Superintendent Dais and Assistant Civil Engineer Semon. , . The following persons signed tlie�Register: ; . Bob and Yvonne Carter Charles.Bull . Ellen F.. DeRuchie J�.. Haley.. � C. C. Bowman G. D. O'Brien - ' Robert L. Miller - APPROVAL OF REQUEST - Mayor Puryear MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Moty to approve the request of Mayor Puryear and grant him permission to leave the country. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. COMMUNICATIONS � � � Due to the abs ence. of Mayor Puryear, it was Council's decision to defer action on the maj,or items on the agen.da for this meeting. The following communications (for information only) were received: , - � , . Resolution - Shasta County Realty Board The Shasta County Board of Realtors submitted a resolution offered by them regardirig the Benton Air.port located in the, City of Redding. � ATcoholic Beverage Control The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control received application for license from Ronald L. Mancasola, Northern Beverage Distributors, � Highway 44 and Bechelli Lane. Commendation Police Department Mr. Elwood Ford, Priricipal of Parsons Senior Elementary School, thanked and commended Chief of Police Lincecum for his prompt and efficient � service Re Propos ed Arinexation - Enterpris e A. Ray Taylor, 5hasta County Clerk, advised that petition of Lee Berry , requesting annexation of his property to the City had been filed with the secretary of the Shasta G-ounty Boundary Commission arid procedures will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Uninhabited Act of 1939. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Moty that claims . in the amount of $118, 518. 55, Warrant Register No. 12, warrant Nos. 9444 to � 9615 inclusive, be approved and paid. Voting was as follows: 430 A.yes:- Councilmen - Fulkerth; Martin, Moty and Simons Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen - Pur.year AWARD OF BID - Lamps and/or Globes . MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, se'conded by Councilman Fulkerth the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved,, and Bid Schedule No. 217 -�`� 3 for Lamps and/or Globes be awarded to the low bidder, Incandescent Supply Com- pany, Redding Branch, for the calendar year of 1962. The Vote: Unanimo.us Ayes. STREET DEPARTMENT - Additional Full Time Employees - City Manager Cowden submitted to all councilmen a memo dated December 14th, entitled "Recommendation that Council appr.ove employment of two additional full time employees in our Street Department". He outlined in d,etail the projects completed, and the projects. scheduled for completion during this fiscal year, and recommended the retention of the remaining two temporary employees on a full J� time permanent ba'sis, and approval of a f und transfer in the amount of $4, 500 to cover their salary costs (including emergency overtime) from January 1 to June 3 0, 19 62. . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Moty to approve the recommendations of the City Manager for the employment of two additional full time employees in the Street Department, and the City Attorney be,directed to prepare the necessary resolutiori covering fund transfer as outlined. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. AIRPORTS PROPOSALS - Continuation of Service City Manager Cowden under date of December 13th, submitted to all councilmen a memo entitled ''Proposals of Redding Air Service, Inc. ,: Williarn B. Chandler, and A.11en Engel to operate as a fixed base operator at Benton Airport on behalf �`�� of the City of Redding commencing on January 1, 1962 and thereafter on a month to month basis until after the question as to the .retention.or elimination of Benton Airport for aviation uses is decide,d; a-nd the p_roposal of Felix C. Beguin to est- ablish an aircraft and engine service business at Benton A.irport on and after January 1, 1962. " It was the City Manager's recommendation that City accept the offer of J. B. Train, Redding Air Service, to operate at Benton.Airport on-behalf of the City, under the same terms and conditions as 'provided for in the existing lease; he advised they would render this service solely on a ternporary basis in order to help out the City, and should the airport be retained they would mairitain service only until more permanent arrangements for these services were made by the City Council. ,:. MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Martin, seconded by.Councilman Moty, the City Manager be authorized and directed to work out temporary arrangements for air . service at Benton Airport. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Re Car Rental Service A request was received from David W. Hinds, through his counseL, L. J. Kennedy, Jr: , `to continue to furnish Avis Rerit-A-Car Service at both Benton and the Municipal fields, and he asked that City consider •this his application to continue the agree- ment with the City for this service, mrrent agreement expiring December 31, 1961 . .,�// . .. � . : � . . . ���; City Manager Cowden briefed council ori their previous council meeting of Dec. 4th when it was suggested that it might be to the best interestS of the City of Redding S the Hinds never be given permission to operate at either airport;� he further called attention to the "Amendment of Lease" between David Hinds and the City for car rental service, that renter had the right-to extend, the�terms of the contract for an additional pe 'riod of five years, �provided renter gi've wr"itten notice to the City sixty days prior to the termination of the contract, and that Mr. Hinds had not requested this lease extension within the period specified. There was considerable discussion on the advisability of holding over the request of David Hinds to operate a car rental business at both airports until the next 431 regular meeting of the City Council, but .City Attorney Redmon stated. a definite decision should be made on the car rentals at the two airports: Would City:permit ' car rental operations beyond December 31st on a temporary basis, or did Council wish the services of David Hinds to be discontinued December 31st? Councilman Moty requested an executive session to discuss the pending:litigation with H & H Flying Service. _ . - 5 Minute Recess called by vice Mayor Simons MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilrnan Moty tlie request of David Hinds to continue the Avis Rent A Car Service at Benton Airport :and Reddirig Municipal A.irport be denied. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Moty and Simons Noes: � Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear . PUBLIC HEARINGS - Rezonings . � The hour of 7:30 P.M. having arrived, Vice Mayor Simons opened the public hear- ings 'scheduled on the following rezonings: a: Rezoning of property located at west side of Elk's Club, from � • � R-1 (Sirigle Family Resideritial) District to R-4 (Multi�ple Family Residential and Professional Offices) District b. Rezoning of property located northeast corner of Sonoma and � Court Streets, from a R-3 (Restricted .Multiple Family � Residential)� District to a ''U" (Unclass,ified) District �, , t c. Rezoning of property located at Pleasant S.treets, :Lo.ts 15 to: 19 inclusive, Block E, Highland Addition, 'from a R-2 (Duplex Residential) District to a C-1 (Neighbor.liood Commercial) District � � The following documents for each rezoning request are on file in the office of the City Clerk: - ' - " Resolution of the Planning Commission recommending rezoning request . Affidavit of Publication Notice .of Public Hearing ' Affidavi't of Mailing Notice of Public Hearing with. ' .list of property owner.s. and des,cription of property attached thereto There were no written protests received. Mrs. Wm. E. 5mith, . 1815 Mesa Street, advised they were new residents in the area and were protesting the proposed rezoning of .the Pleasant Street property as they were not in accord of this area being rezoned commercial. Planning Director Evans explained the proposed rezoning to Mr. and Mrs. Smith who then withdrew their protest and advised' they.are now in favor of the rezoning. There were no further protests from the floor�., MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the hearing be elosed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � Action deferred on the 2rid reading of O.rdinances No. 667, 668 and 669. until the next regular meeting of the City Council. BID OPENIlVG - Sale of City Owned Surplus Properti�s " 432 The City Clerk advised no written bids had been received for the purchase of City owned surplus propert'ies, bids to be received until 7:30 P:M. this date. Vice Mayor Simons called for oral bids, however no one in the audience made � "/_. an offer. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Site Request Mr. Bob Carter, representing the Redding Chamber of Commerce, asked regard- ing their request for information on the possibility of obtaining a ground lease on which to build-an office building similar in architectural design and adj"acent to the Shasta=Cascade Wonderland building. _ ... . . � ; / MOTION: Made by C.ouncilman Martin, ` seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the request of the.Redding Cliamber of Commerce be referred to the Parks and �/!� Recreation Gommission for a guiding policy for this area; and further, they be directed to explore the possibilities of using a portion of the Shasta-Cascade - Wonderland building, or adding �on to the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland buildirig. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REDDING AIR SERVICE - Extension of .Lease ., MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkertli to approve the leas e -of Redding Aar Service at�Redding Municipal-Air_port on a month to� •- month basis, same terms and conditions, and the Vice Mayor be authorized to sign said lease extension on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . SHASTA MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DIST. Agreement Action deferred on approval of the agreement with the Shasta Mosquito Abatement � _ � District, pending an on' site tour of the property involved by ViceMayor Simons. RESOLUTION - Commending Shasta County Air .Pollution Gommittee � MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that _ Resolution No. 2905 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding commending the Shasta County Air Pollution Committee. ' � � Voting was as follows: : Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Moty, Simons Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear Resolution No. 2.905 on file in the office of the City Clerk. PARKVIEW AVE. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2904 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving plans and specifications for Parkview A.venue Assessment District 1962-S-1 . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Moty and Simons Noes: Gouncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2906 be adopted, a resolution of intention relating to the construction of concrete curbs and gutters on Parkview Avenue in Parkview Avenue Assessment District 1962-5-1 in the City of Redding. � , `' -. , Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulke`rth, Martin, Moty and Simons � Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Puryear Resolution No. 2904 approving Plans and Specific2.tions on file in the office of the City Clerk Resolution No. 2906 - resolution of intention - on file in the office of the City Clerk. 433 HIGHLAND ADDITION - Resurvey .of;Ce.rta'in. Lots Director of Public Works: Arnes�:s advis.ed that exterior boundaries of Lots � 1 to 12 inclusive, Block D, Highland Addition, had been resurveyed in accord- ance.with Council's:instruction, and. a map ha.d been prepared.by the Engineering • Department showing this reversion to acreage. He recommended that Vice Mayor 5imons and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Owner!,s,.Certificate in behalf of the City of Redding, and the City Clerk be authorized to file map _ with the County Recorder. MOTION: Made by�Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Martin the �� recommendations of the Director of Publi��Works be approved, and the Vice �' Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Owner's Certificate, and the City Clerk be .directed to file map of Lots i to 12 inclusive,. Block D„ Highland � Addition, with the County Re.corder. The Vote: Unanimous;Ayes. . Cornmunications , Christmas Card, Redding Juniox Chamber of Comme,rce League of California Cities - Annual appointments by the new League President Committee on Streets and Highways - C. B. Puryear � , , � ICCCNC - Next meeting gala Christmas Party, Ariderson; December 19th �. ,� Sh�reline Planning Assoc,iation extexids an invitation.to at�end their annual con= ference to be held in Morro Bay January 19, 1962. There being. no further bus.ine,s_s, it was, moved by Counci�lman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, January 2nd, 1962. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. - - , �. , ;. APPROVED: : � �J- . Vice Mayor A.ttest: ,.� ; . � � `� ,�_� / � . �/�. ,..�...�C.v`^c,'� � '•,�7'�-'��"=--C�,.- ,. . . City lerk . . . . . .. . . - - � ,� ., . . ; �:. . . . . , .. , , � , , . � - , , ., �,: . - �