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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1958-06-02 . 95 Cit�sT C��nci:ia _2Pgula� M�.�et�ng Coancil Chambers, City Hall . � , Redding, Califoxnia June 2, 1958 7:00 P. Me. - The Reverend Clarence L. Williams, pastor Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2828 Eureka Way, gave the invocation. , . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following council- men present: Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty. City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Cibula, Assistant City Manager-Attorney Ness, Director of Public Works Marron, Assistant City Engineer Harding and Building Ins_pector Penix were also present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19th and the adjourned meeting of May 20th be approved as mailed. to each of� the Councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. COM1v1UNICATIONS Redding Jr. Chamber of CommLrce ; The Redding Jr. (fiamber of Commerce submitted ,their budget for -� t,�� the year May 1, 1958 to May 1, 1959, in the amount of $5, 250. 00. Referred to the Budget sessions of the City Councila BUDGET SESSIONS ` Mayo'r Fleharty set the week of June 16th for consideration of the proposed /�'<, � 1958-59 budget for the City of Redding, and Monday noon, June 16th,. for a join$ meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion of their budget, ' AGREEMENT - Shasta County Water Agency . . - MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Agreement between the Shasta County. Water Agency and the City of Redding for `�`�`�^ study to determine engineering and economic feasibility of obtaining water from � =:� the Trinity River Project be approved, and the Mayor be au�horized to sign on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. _; : APPROVAL OF CLAIM�S MOTION: Made by Councilman Sim��ns, seconded by Councilman Kelly that bills presented by the Director of Finance, Warrant Register No. Z6, warrant Nos, 2564 to 2673 inclusive, in the amount of $90, 557. 34 be approved and paid. �GC Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None DELINQUENT TAX REPORTS Councilman Sim�ns advis.ed the filing of Delinquent Taxes and Redemp�ions for: April lst, 1958 to April 23, 1958 i��f 14pri1 24th, 1958 to May 23rd, 1958 AUDIT REPORT Audit Report for the quarter ending March 31st, 1958, was submitted by Miner B. Phillipps and Associates. 96 - BENTON AIRPORT - Facilities Councilman Puryear of the Airport Committee stated there was a wide differerice of opinion on the purchase of a 745 gallon fueling tanker for the ,� � Benton Airport, and recommended further study be made that a refueling truck be purchased that would suit the ,needs of the airport and yet be sat- isfactory �o .the� City, Action Deferred. Attention was called to the runway light's recently installed at the Benton Airport, and the Director of Public Works advised he would check their efficiency. There was considerable discussion re site for the Benton airport hangars, soon to go to bid, and the advisability of an angle or parallel location to the present hangars was under question. On the site inspection was set for 8:30 A.M. Tuesday, June 3rd. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - Fueling Facilities ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 237� be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the �� City of Redding appropriating $639. 00 from certain appropriations and�„funds for the improvement of gasoline pumping facilities at the Municipal Airport. Voting was as follows: lZ� � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None � . . . , � e � _ Resolution No. 2378 on file in the office of the City Clerk, (Recommendations of the City Manager dated May 14, 1958) ' WATER DEPT,, EXPENDITURE REPORT Councilman Fulkerth briefed council on the Water Department Expenditure Report for the manth of April, 1958, and advised there was $558. 66 remaining �� in the fund for the balance of this fiscal year, ` WATER SURVEY STUDY - R. A� Layton & Associates MJTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly the recommendations of the Director of Public W�rks be accepted, and approval be granted for the expenditure of approximately $800. 00 for the report to be _�� submitted by R. A, Layton and Associates on the water survey, � Voting was as follows: � • � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty ' Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � � ,WATER SERVICE - Repair to Pipe < � Director of Public Works Marron advised that a 1" water� line under a building owned by Mr, Vern Ferguson has developed a leak, and Mr. Fe.rguson has asked q City to repair it, property located Highway 99 South (outside City Limits): He �� l further stated since the installation and metering of this line, two services had been metered at the building site• MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simons the City Manager be directed to write a letter to Mr, Vern Ferguson requesting him to immediately start construction of a water line around the eastern portion of his building; to repair leak in pipe under his building, work to be done by a private contractor, and all expense to be borne by the property owner. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, The Director of Public Works was requested to submit by the first council meeting in July, his report and recomxnendation for water rates on services outside the City limits. Mr, Layton now conducting our water survey, will then appraise the � situation. 97 PUBLIC HEARING - Vacation of Portion of Ridge Drive at Intersection with Wisconsin Avenue The hour of 7:30 P.M, having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing on the vacation of a portion of Ridge Drive at the intersection with Wisconsin Avenue. r � e � � • City Attorney Cibula listed the docuxnents on file: - ' 1, Affidavit of Publication Resolution No, 2366, declaring intention � to vacate and close up a portion of Ridge Drive where it"intersects with Wisconsin Avenue ��1� 2. Affidavit of Posting of Resolution No, 2366, signed by Clay S. McClendon, representative of the City Engineer, C;it,y of R:edding ` Mayor Fleharty ascertained there were rio written protests;' rior ariy one in ' the audience protesting this proposed vacation, ' ' MOTION: Made by Councilxnan Fulkerth, seconded by Cduncilman Kelly the Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. - � � . MOTION: Made by Councilman Siznons, seconded by'Councilm�ri Fulkerth that Order vacating and closing up a portion of Ridge Drive in the 'City of Redding, County of Shasta, State of California,' be pa�ssed and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City. Voting was as follows; � � � Ayes: Councilm�n - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution authorizing Quitclaim Deed to Orr M, Chenoweth M��TIG�N: Made by Councilmari K'elly, seconded by Councilxnan Fulkerth that Resolution 1Vo. 2377Abe adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the conveyance o� property, vacated by action of the City Council, by rneans of Quitclaim Deed to Orr M. Chenoweth and Lotta E. Chenoweth, his wife, in accordarice with the provisions of Resolution Noe 2366 and tHe Streets and Fiighways� Code, State of California. ` . Voting was as follows: ' - ' � � Ayes: Councilmen� - Fulkerth, Kelly; Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None • Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2377�n file in the office of the City Clerk, STREET DEFICIENCY REP�RT- March, 1958 ' Director of Public Works Marron filed with each councilmen Street Deficiency /�� Report as of M�rch, 1958, stating that report does not r'eflect work done this sumxner, - . ' WrJODLAWN TRUNK SEWER = Request for �id � - M�TION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the request of the Director of Public Works be approved, and he be autho,rized to '�<� ,J�� advertise for bids on the construction of the Woodlawn Trunk Sewer project. The Vote: Unanim�us Ayes. � RESOLUTIONS - Expenditures of Gas Tax Funds + MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that Resolution Noe 2379 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting budget and approving first supplemental' memorandum of " Agreerrient for expen�iture of funds allocated under Section 2107. 5 of the Streets and Highways Code. � y�i Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilxnen - None " � �s .. , Absent: Councilm�.n - None - 9� MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No, 2380 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting budget and�:a,pproving Memoranduzn of Agreement for expenditures of Gas Tax allocation for major city streets. ; Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, 5imans and Fleharty Noes: Councilznen - None Absent: Cfluncilznen - None , �� Resolutions No, 2379 and No. Z380 on file in the office. of the City• Clerk, Projects: . , 1, Placer'Street from Chestnut Street to Market Street � 2o Akard Avenue from Locust Street to Cypress Street - , 3. Athens Avenue from South Street to Locust Street 4, East Street from Sacramento Street to Pine Street SANITATION DEPT, - Recommendations on Equipment , MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth ` that Resolution No. 2381 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appropriating $5500. 00 from certain appropriations :and funds for the overhaul of a load packer unit and for the purchase of a chassis ,-�.� � replacement for a load pa,cker. , Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty � Noes Councilmen - None � ��: Absent: Councilxnen - None Resolution No. 2381 on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilmari" Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman K.elly the recomxnendations of the City Manager be accepted, and he be authorized to go to bid on a chassis for load packer. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Tlie placing of the Sanitation Department on a self sustaining basis was dis- cussed, and Mayor Fleharty stated every effort should be made that it be self- sustainingo Mr. Cowden advised "We have the best dump in Northern California", however stated the attendant was on a full znonthly salary,,with the daily operation of the caterpillar tractor in the land-f311. Hal Marron was requested to have tirne study xnade by the Sanitation Superin- tendant, and for him to submit realistic figures by the 2nd meeting in July for review of the sanitation rate schedule and Council's consideration of a possible increase in rateso RE PURCH_ASE - Parking Meters Under date o`f May 26th, City Manager Cowden requested permission to go to bid for the purchase 'of 45 �ebiiilt one-hour parking xneters and 45 re-built two-hour parking meters, plus 2 rebuilt mechanismsa advising there was znaney ,. available in the 1957-58 budget for this purchase, �,�, i . MOTION: M.ade by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilznan Simons the City Manager be authorized to go to bid for �he purchase of new parking meters and rebuilt parking meters, plus two rebuilt mechanisms. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, . RE TEMPORARY USED CAR LOT OFFICE Mr. Bassett, owner of Bassett Buick Company, 111.1 Galifornia Street, re- quested perxnission to move The Shack, located on Eureka Way between Market and Pine Streets to their Used Car Lot at the corner of Eureka Way and Calif, � t� Streets to be used as a temporary Used Car Lot office, .He stated in his �� letter dated May 21st that in the late spring or summer of 1959 they planned on moving the house froxn the Used Car Lot (now rented as a residenc,e) to give xnore space, and would build a p�rmanent building to the City building code specifications, 99 A memo from the Building Inspector, Jack Penix, advises the building known as the Shack is built entirely of wood and meets none of the City's fire resistant requirements. He states that office buildings in Fire Zone #1 shall have a two haur fire resistive wall when the wall is less than ZO' from another building or a property line. Openings in exterior walls are not permitted less than 5 ft. from another building or property line, and are to be protected less than 20 ft. The reqizirements for the fire resistance of ex- terior walls are one hour' elsewliere. A fire resistant roof would also have to be constructed, and exterior. walls brought up to code specifications, shoulcl the Shack be permitted to be moved to this location. Temporary buildings� may be erected in fire zones 1 and 2, I ��- by special permit by the Building Official when used in conjunction with con- struction wark, and shall be completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in such permit. MOTION: �Vlade by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that request of Mr, Theo. Bassett to move "The Shack" located on Eureka Way between Market and Pine Streets to the corner of Eureka Way and California Streets to be used as�a teznporary used car lot office be denied; that he be permitted to use the existing trailer as an office for eighteen months, at which time the trailer be�removed and' work on a permanent structure must be com- pleted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. WATER METER INSTALLATION - Lands�a�e Island Sunset Drive MOTION: Made b�% Gouncilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted and request�. , granted f�� for the installation of water meter by the City cf Redding in the proposed : landscape island on Sunset Drive, and IVI�r. Arthur Marr be advised to make application for the meter. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. _ _ A memo from the City Manager dated May 29th advises property owners intend to landscape and maintain this "Landscape Island" at their expense, � REQUEST �TO ]3ID - Purchase Transite Water Pipe MOTION: M,�de by Councilman Simons; . seconded by. Councilman Kelly to approve the request of the City Man�.ger and he be authorized to go to bid for the purchase �``� of 3, 000' of class 150 - 8" Transite' Water Pipe and 4, 000' of class 150 - 6" Transite Water Pipe. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ORDINANCE '- Sick Leave and Requests for Abse�nce MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly to dis- pense with the full reading of Ordinance No . 569, and the City Attorney be directed to scan same., The Vote: Unanirn�us�Ayes. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly'that Ordinance No. 569 be adopted, an ordinance amending_ Section 178 of Article �., . 1V of Chapter V of Part 1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding pertaining � to sick leave accumulation and adding Se.ction 190 to Article 1V of Chapter V of Part 1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding relating to reque�sts for ab- �, , sence. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen�- Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilrnen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No, 569 on file in the office of the City Clerk. . � - . OR�INANCE - Relating to Parking in alleys� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman; Fulkerth that j�� Ordinance No, 570 be adopted, an ordinance arriending Section 1316`of Article 1 of Chapter .111 of Part 1V of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding and re- ��;� lating to parking in alleys, Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noe s: Councilmen - None 100 Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 570 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Relating to Traffic Control Devices MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, _ seconded by Councilman Kelly to dispense with the complete reading of Ordinance No. 571 and the City Attorney be directed to. scan samee The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, MOTION; Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fullcerth that �- Ordinance No. 571 be adopted, an ordinance amending Section �1324 of Article �� 1 of Chapter 111 of Part 1V of the Muriicipal Code of the City of Redding re- lating to traffic control devices. �' ` - � ' � ' - "�--� Voting was as follows: � � ' ' � � . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty� Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - None � � Ordiriance N'o�. 571 ori file in the office of the City Clerk� ORDINANC'E - Est. of 2 Hour Parking Zones (Not Metered) MOTION: Made by Coun'cilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Ordinance No. 572 be adopted, an ordinance amending Section 1320 of Article 1 of Chapter 111 of Part 1 V of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding re- lating to the establishment of two (2) hour parking zones (not meterec�) by l� �� Resolution of the City Council. Voting was as follows: �G � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, 'Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes:� Couricilmen� - Norie ' Absent: Councilmen - None � � � � Ordinance No. 572 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Relating to Speed Limits (Placer St. & Railroad A.ve. ) MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Ordinance No, 573 be scanned by the City Attorney, and the complete reading be dispensed. The Vote: Urianimous Ayes. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulke,rth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that � Ordinance No, 573 be adopted, an ordinance relating to speed limits on portions 1 j ,J of Placer Street and Railroad Avenue. Voting was as foll�ows: � Ayes: Councilmen - FuTker'th, K'elly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noe.s: Councilmen - Norie ' Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 573 on file in the office of the City Clerk, LEASE REN�EWAL = Reddirig Municipal Restaurant MOTION: M'ade by Councilmari Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that t / �/ the terms of the Lease between Hazel Tons and the City of Redding�for the / .�J _. operation of the Redding Municipal Restaurant be approved, and the Mayor. be authorized to sign on behalf of the Citye �The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. : ANNEXATION - Enterprise Area #6 � City Attorney Cibula advised that Petition for annexation of uninhabited territory to the City of Redcling had been filed on property described as follows: All of Lots 7 and 8 of Block E, Ottonello Subdivision,, as recorded ��'S� on page 24, Book 6 of Maps of the Official Records of the County :of Shasta, State of California. � . Petition signed by property ow,ners: Nellie D� Rogers and Eugene D. Evaiis : _ . � � : � � - . 101 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2382 be adopted, a resolution of intention to annex un- inhabited territory to the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution,No. 2382 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Public Hearing Date - �Monday, July 7th, 1958 7:30 P. M, RE BIDS -\ Employees Group Insurance Plan A memo from Assistant City Manager-Attorney Ness dated May 29th, gave recapitulation of Group Insurance Bids received by the City on May 26th and returnecl unopened on May 27th. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to ratify the action in returning unopened all bids received on Employee's Group Insurance Plan. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Pur;ear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Kelly Absent: Councilmen - None ,�..s f MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that City readvertise invitation to bid on Emp� oyee's Group Insurance Plan, reserving the right to reject bids under certain conditions, and with the proviso that California Western States Life Insurance Company need only xneet any proposal submitted, Voting was as foll�ws: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Fulkerth Absent: Councilmen - None REPORT - Conference on Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Mayor Fleharty advised that Frank Doherty, member of the Planning Commission, had submitted a comprehensive report on the "Statewide Conference on Urban 3c�j Renewal and Redevelopm�nt" held in San Francisco on May 22nd; a copy of this report will be sent to all councilmen witkin the next day or two. RE ELECTR.ICAL SERVICE - Annexed Ar.eas in Enterprise M�OTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly the Legal Departznent be authorized to get in touch with the Pacific Gas and Electric � y� Company regarding acquisition by the City of facilities to service the annexed areas in Enterprise within ninety days, or City will duplication facilities at our expense. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PERMISSION TO LEAVE COUNTRY MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that ��t��n�'ys�;e��i�s��o��toCc��'s�`z'i'�ft�r��i��at��ave the country within the / 7-5 The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. Communications l, Copy of Hearings on Joint Development Proposal for Trinity Power Facilities ,��,� Washington D. C. 1958 2, Northern Calif. Planning Council Regular Meeting - Quincy, June 6th �.3 e�c� 3o May issue of Sunset Magazine featuring article on fishing on Trinity River � and Sacramento River 4� Feature story "Trinity Alps" in May ssue of Westways 5o International City Managers". Asstn. Conference to be held in Dallas, Texas, on Oct. 19th and 23rd - 44th annual conference ��% 102 There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. APPROVED: �^ . - ; , , , , . 1;•, . . � . i / /, 1� `\ /i'/'��i' � / ' /' 1 / /%1 I /' �/ iY�Z�% ' -ry 7 � �MaYor� . , I � � Attest: .� �,f,�}r� � `// ' ,!r�� f;_ G��. . . Y'� -Y � City Clerk � • - . , . . ! , . . _ . . . �, �