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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1958-11-03 188 � , � • � Cit�y Couridil; °Regula'r Meeti�ng Council Chambers, City Hall • � Redding; California • , November 3, 1958 7:00 P.M. Reverend Ronald �E, Ossmann, � Pas.tor�of the' P,resbyterian-Church;� Pine'arid Butte Streets, Redding, gave�the invocation. . - - - � • � - The meeting was called .to o'rder by-Mayor Fleharty wi�th the following Councilmen present: Fulkerth, Kelly, P��uryear, Simons and Fleharty. � • � } � City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Cibula, Assi=stant City Manager-Attorney Ness, Director o.f Public Works Marron, Planning Directo'r Evans and�' � Assistant City Engineer Harding were also present. INTRODUCTIONS . � Members of M=r,- Donald Brown's Enterprise High School_ Civi'cs Class�were welcomed to tl�e zneeting.:• - . - APPROVAL OF MINUTES . " �- M�JTION: M�.de by Councilman Simans, seconded by Councilrrian Kelly- that minutes of the previous meeting of October' 20th be approved as rriailed to each� Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, - � • .. . :.f. 1...,. . . BENTON AIRPORT T HANGARS - Contractors Statement A statement addressed to Dorothy C.. B�lood, City Clerk �was read as follows: Dear Madam: Iri reference to Benton Air Field Ii�angar Contract. Due to certain descrepencies on plans on abo.ve contract, we w.ere-forced to � spend additional time and rnoney to correct this mistake, namely, the.roofing material specified w.as to short at the ridge, so we had to buy additiorial material, thus,. ' ' � - - - � � � 302 pieces. 26 gauge corrugated �12" long��metal, � • . :. �4 boxes metal screws, , � � 1 metal cutting saw blade Total material . - $94. 84 • , . 93. 50 ... TOTAL . $187,34 Sincerely yours, ' , /John Reiner Director of Public Works Marron re.ported that a request:by Mr, Reiner to alter specification�s��to install:a cerxain .type of coping on the ridge of hangars �y� was approved by Public Works Dept, soley for convenience to Contractor. City Attorney Cibula gave his opinion that the change in specifications was of no benefit to the City and was requested by the Contractor for his own conven- ience. Therefore, the claim is not justified, MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Claim of John Reiner be denied. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. , . . , _.. . � .. . .. RECREATION PARK5 COMMISSION REPORT - re Adult Recreation Program In response to r.�quest of City Council, a report of the activities of the Adult � =- Recreation Program was pre:sented under signatur�e of Ovid �L,� Holmes, _ `2��' Chairman. No action was''`required. - • �� LOADING ZONE�.� REQUEST - Redding Automotive Supply '�':he requesi-;of R�e`�ddln.g�Au�omot�iu`e �u�pTy,;�l��'O1:Rin�vStr-��et�for�-�. lo,-adin�_"_zb:ne'�- :_ti �.__�.� ��.� on Tehama St, midway between Yine Str.eet and alley was referred to the Parking Commi�sion Meeting on November 5th for report and recommendation. 189 MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COFFEE SHOP - Request for Sign A communication from Robert W. DeMyer, Sr. , requested permission to have the Golden State Milk Co.. erect a sign at the entrance of the Pacific Air Lines �j:�- Airport which would draw attention to the Coffee Shop: IVIOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that request for sign bearing product advertising be denied, The Vote': U'nanimous Ayes. REQUEST TO CANCEL TAXES - 1958-59 Tax Roll MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Puryear that ; �� Resolution No. 2443 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding correcting 1958-59 tax roll, Assessment No. 2569. Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen: - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - None c Resolution No. 2443 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' CLAIM FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE � A Claim in the amount of $38. 25 was filed by Laruel N. Thibaut for property daxn- age (repair of broken window damaged by city employee while cutting trees), 2227 l-Z_� Court St. R.edding. MOTION: Made by Councilman Ke1Ty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Claim of Laruel N, Thibaut be denied and referred to the Legal Department for approp- riate action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ' APPROVAL OF CLAIM5 AND PAYROLL ' MOTION : Made by Councilinan Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Claims Warrant Register No. 9, �Warrant Nos. 3777 to 3894 inclusive in the am�unt of $106, 217. 00 be approved and paid. � ��C-= Voting was as follows: ' . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty ' - Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None PARKVIEW AVE. TR.AFFIC SURVEY City Manager Cowden reported he had contacted several firms in'connection with making a traffic survey re the problems created by the Parkviev�5 Ave, crossover closing. � _ Mr. Faustman, Consulting Traffic Engineer presented a proposal that he analyze the short and long range access problems of the area in relatiori to the profound traffic changes which are due. Recbmxnendation would be for optimum access with consideration given the pedestrian problems involved. Survey to be completed in thirty days; fee a minimum of $1, 000. and a rr�i.ximum of�$1, 800. ; thirty printed ��� copies of report to be provided, ,. City Manager Cowden stated funds for survey are available as follows: $97�. Account #501-24, Professional & Consulting Services and $830. 0O., ;Ac�ourit #50'1-11,- � Engineering Salaries, ' , , . .. : MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simons that Mr. D, Jackson Faus�rtna,n.be engaged to start survey November 4th as ou'tlined above and authorized.the Lega1 Department to prepare the necessary Resolution for transfer of funds. T.he Vote: Unanimous Ayes. �PO�liICY - re sale of Gity owned property MOTION: Made by Counc'iTman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that when Ci_ty owned property::is sold at appraised value, City shall pay all tr'ansfer � �� costs, not ir. cluding recording of Deed� when City owned property is sold at price less tr.an appraised, purchaser shall buy title insurance and pay•all transfer costs incide-.lt to passage of title other than real estate commission. Mre W�eller, who purchased property under conditions contrary to this policy, is to be re'- ,2�/ imbur s e d. � The Vote: ?Jnanimous Ayes ' ' ' . . . 190 PUB LIC. .HEARING � � Offer of James V. Deininger & Virginia l. Deininger � � to Purchase Certain City Owned Property The hour of 7:30 P. M_, having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing to consider the offer of James V, Deininger & Virginia l. Deininger to purchase City owned property as follows: Items 6 & 7 as shown on Plat #2007 and as described in the Listing Contract with the City, and being a portion � of Block 22 of Shasta View_Addition, located on Olive Avenue between Lincoln St, & Oak Ridge Drive, being 178' x 140'. City Attorney Cibula advised the offered purchase price was $5, 000 for two . lots; appraisal price $7, 126. ` ` � ' There were no additional offers to purchase this property, either written or � from the floor, ?C%G ' . MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the Public Hearing on the offer of James V, rleininger & Virginia l. Deininger to purcha�se certain City owned property be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes�. < � Councilman Simons expxessed his opinion that due to the drop off of the property, it would likely take the two lots to make one good building site. Therefore, the price offered is nat out of line. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth�hei offer of James V. Deininger & Virginia l, Deininger be accepted subject to 10% commission in accordance with listing contract. � Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty � Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None ' ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC PERSONNEL - Police Department � City Manager Cowden reported that an advertisement has been placed in the Record Searchlight. Exaa�mination papers, application blanks, and instruction .,�L.� sheets are available. The written examination will be given on Saturday, Novem- ber 15th, by Gary Cooper, Law Enforcement Instructor at Shasta College, assisted by the Chief of Police. Council will be notified at a later date of � the oral examination. - ' PUB LIC HEARING ` . , . Offer of Donald E. Morton to Purchase Certain City Owned Property � ` ' The hour of 7:45 P� M. having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing to consider the offer of Donald E. Morton to purchase City owned property as follows: � r � ` Item #5 as shown on Plat #2007 and as described in tlie � Listing Gontract;with the City, and being a portion ofa ' 7�� Block ZZ of Shasta View Addition, loc�ted>on Olive Avenue between Lincoln Street and Oak Ridge Driv�e, being 89' x 140'. . City Attorney Cibula advised the offered price was $3, 000. ; appraised price was $3, 563. � ` • There were no additional offers to purchase this property, eit;her written or from the floor. ` ' MO�TION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the Public Hearing on the offer of Donald E. Morton to purchase certain City owned property be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � .. 191 MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Simons to rej;e:ct the offer of Donald E. Morton on the basis the bid was too low, not sufficient for the appraised value of the property, The Vote: Unanimous A�es. � Mr. Paul Hubiak, Real Estate Broker representing Mr. Morton offered to purchase the property at the appraised price of $�3, 563. City to pay cost except recording fee. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to accept the offer of Mr. Morton through Mr. Hubiai�. Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Flehart.y Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen - None : MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Simons : authorizing the Legal Department to prepare the necessary papers for the sale of Itezn 5 and Items 6 & 7, of listing contract (Morton & Deininger). The Vote: - Unanimous Ayes. . PUBLIC HEARING - Highland Quirk Sewer Assessment District The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Fleliarty'opened tlie Public Hearing on the Highland Quirk Sewer .Assessment District. ` City Attorney Cibula advised of the following documents on file: . - Affidavit of Publication Resolution No. 2434 - Resolution of Intention in the matter of the construction of�a,:zs:ys:tem�,o=f::S:ariita=r�r.,Sew_e:r_s�.And Appurtenances, Highland-Quirk Assessment District No. 1958-3. .�/� Affidavit of P�sting notice of filing assessment,time, of hearing thereon: Affidavit of mailing aopies of Resolution of Intention 1Vo. 2434. City Attorney Cibula ascertained there were no written protests. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Evans, 3217 Placer St. , speaking from the floor, protested running the sewer line through the main part of their property as it would r"uin��. . their lots which face on Placer St. and .San Francisco.Ave. ' Director Of Public Works Marron explained the line scheduled to go through their property is the ma5t economical and is necessary to serve adjacent property further South• Since all property owners in the District participate in the cost, the design must be the most economical without doing damage. . , Mrs. Evans advised that adjacent property owners had built non conforming buildings without permits this spring. City Manager Cowden assured her this situation would be investigated immediately. City Attorney Cibula determined the protest was related .to the route of the :Sewer rather than the formation of the District. MOTION: M.ade by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the Hearing be declared closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. The Legal Department and Depart�rnent of Public Works were dire�ted to work out a satisfactory easement with Mr, & Mrs. Evans within the next few weeks. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that � Resolution No. 2444 be adop�ted, a resolution overruling protests, Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons & Fleharty Noes: Cou.ncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None _ � 19� MOT�ON: Made by Councilman Kel�y, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Resolution No. Z445 be adopted, resolution ordering the work. Voting was as follows: , . , .Ayes: .` Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Pur:year, Simons & Fleharty � Noes: 'Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None� � . : , MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that . , Resolution No, 2446 be ado.pted, resolution adopting scale of Prevailing Wage : Rates. . Voting was as follows: : Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons & Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None _ Absent: Councilmen - None Resolutions No. 2444, 2445 and 2446 on file in the office,of the City Clerk. : r,iIASTER WATER SYSTEM = Funds for Engineering Work In a memo dated October 21, 1958, Gity Manager Cowden recpmmende:d that funds to finance engineering work to be performed by R, E.;` Layton and Assoc- iates relating to the Master Water System, be transferred from Account #OD 101, Assessment Warrants Revolving Fund. Said funds to be tra:nsferred back to the �v� account upon completion of the Stone &.Youngberg report and the necessary revenue bonds, or other financing is available for the water project. . MOTION;� Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Simons to accept the recomrxlendat�on of the City Manager. and authorizing,the Legal Depart- ment to prepare the necessary Resolution of Transfer from OD 101 to the appropriate Water D,epartment Account. , The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. E;�:QS.ION PROBLEM - 855 State St. City Attorney Cibula and Direetor of Public Works,Marron reported they.had examined the property of Mr. Floyd Binks, 855 State St, , in connection with the erosion problem caused by:high water in Parkview Creek. The departments . concur that the City has no• responsibility to..correct _the. situation. jGa � The bridge which Mr. Binks wants altered to allow a greater water flow was built �.; in 1940 and Mr. Binks who purchased the property with full knowledge, should protect his own property. , MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Puryear to - . deny the. request of Mr, Binks to alter the bridge structure .and directing the Public Works Department to clean the ditch to the best of their ability. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . � PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY City Attorney stated he.had ��contacted Dan Carlton, Attorney, re the possibl:e ' acquisition of property fro.m M�.ybelle Diestelhorst for expansion of Parks. Mr. Carlton advised tha+ Miss Diestelhorst has been fully apprised of the offer .�}:5� of the..City for long .term purchase of the property and to date, ;she has evidenced no interest one way or the other. A further, report to be presented at the next regular meeting. RESOLUTION - Increased Charges Civil Defense Surplus Property � MOTION:;Y_1VIad''e by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2447 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the . J�jj City of Redding authorizing the Director of Finance to execute an��' Agreement with the State of California perta�ng to increased charges for Civil Defense Surplus Property. The Voting was. as follows: - � 193 Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons & Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - None � � Resolution No. 2447 on file in the office of the City Clerk RESOLUTION - Opposing Taxation Municipal Utilities ' MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Resolution No. 2448 be adopted; a resolution of the City Council of the City Of Redding requesting the League of California Cities to direct its representatives in the State Legislature to oppose any measure introduced therein having for its `.; J � purpose the taxing of Municipal Utilities for sehool or other purposes. Voting was as follows: ' A.yes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear', Simons & Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Norie ' � Resolution Noa 2448 on file in the office of the City Clerk ' RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds Recreation Department MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman•Kelly that Resolution No. 2449 be adopted, a resolution of the City �ioiin,�iT':oftl�e City Of �`� � Redding appropriating $1, 500 from cer;tain appropriations and funds.for addi- � fl-� tional Recreation Departxnent Supervisory Personnel. Voting was as follows: � ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth; Kelly, `Puryear, Simons & Fleharty . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � Resolution No. 2449 on file in the office of the City Clerk � RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds Water Department ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, second"ed by Councilman Fulkerth that ��� f Resolution No. 2450 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City Of � Redding appropriating $20, 000 from certain appropriations and funds for `f-Z ;� purchase and construction of certain new water mains � Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons $z�Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Non,e ' ' ' Absent: Councilinen - None � Resolution No 2450 on file in the office of the City Cle'rk '� �.GQIDIELCATION ' ' Ordinance No. 598 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded'by Councilman Simon�s to waive the full reading of Ordinance NQ, 598 and directing the City Attorney --�G 9 to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ' //� MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 598 be adopted, an ordinance amending certain sections of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding pertaining to Motor Vehicles & Traffic. Voting was as follows: Ay-es: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simox�s & Fleharty Noes:, Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 582 on file in the office of the City Clerko , 194 Ordinance No. �SQ��' - �G�rh�age & Rubbish - < . MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by C,ouncilman Fulkerth to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 601 and directing the City A�torney to scan s:ame. The Vote: Unanimous. Ayes. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 601 be adopted,; an ordinance amending certain sections of the �� � Municipal Code of the City of Redding pertaining to the collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish and the charges therefor. Councilman Simons expressed his opinion that "Section•6 is not adequate, as it limits the trash which is picked up and does not provide for. pickup . of trash which exceeds this limit. We are not taking care.of.our customers. For this reason, I will vote no." Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen -. Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Simons Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 601 on file in the office of the City Clerk. , Ordinance No. 602 - License Fees for Labor Organizers City Attorney Cibula read Ordinance No. 602 MOTION: Made by Councilman Sixnons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth �� � that Ordinance No, 602 be adopted, an ordiflance a.mending certain sections of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding pertaining to Business ;License Fees for labor organizers. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons & Fleharty , _ Noes: Councilmen - Puryear Absent: Councilmen - None . Ordinance No. 602 on file in the office�of the City Clerk. . � Ordinance No. 603 - Civil Defense & Disaster Council MOTION; Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Coun.cilznan Kelly to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 603 and directing the City : Attorney to scan:-:.same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, ` �� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Ordinance No. 603 be adopted, an ordinance amending certain sections of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding pertaining to Civil Defense and the � � Disa'ster Council. , The Vote: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons & Fleharty. Noes: Councilmen - None , , ' ._ ' Absent: Councilmen - None . Ordinance No. 603 on file in the office of the City Clerk. - °Ordinance�Noso 599 and 600 - Signs & Advertising & Billboards Assistarit City Attorney Ness reported that the Legal Department has been in conferer�e with Mr;, Allan G, Anderson, Secretary of the Municipal ; License '��a,x Association re possible flaws in our Sign Ordinance. Mr.� -.�C C� Anderson feels it would be desirable to clarify some sections. - Mr. �'�ivss advised the Michie Co, feels our new Code will be the most� conr�p'le:te�of any of the small Cities. They intend to use it as a pattern for other small Cities. Therefore, Mr. Ness recommended that Ordinance No. 599 be reoffered at this time for first reading and Ordinance No. 600 195 be held over for second reading on November 17th. The galley proofs of the new code will not be.ready to edit until March and the final code will not be .completed until J�ne. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly to waive the full reading of Ordinance No. 599 and directing the City Attorney to scan same. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes. City Attorney Cibula outlined the proposed changes. Councilman Simons offered Ordina�ce No. 599 for first reading. : Ordinance No. 600 was held over for second reading on November 17th by Motioi� of Councilman Kelly, and second of Councilman Fulkerth. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. FRANK SCHOLZ - Progress Report re Right of Way Suit Councilman Kelly mentioned a conversation in which Frank Scholz assured him he wanted a right of way over Municipal Airport Property for access to his property for personal and agricultural purposis only. It is not his intention to l l� s ubdivide or sell his property for industrial developemente City Attorney Cibula advised litigation has bee�n set for November 5th. Mr. ,Scholz wants to trade his right to meandering road for more direct access. A � report will be made to Council after pre trial conference. i Comm�znications . 1. State Dept. Of Public Wor-ks - 2nd Qua Iterly Apportionment of 5/8�` Gas -2 y� Tax for .period ending 5ept. 30th, 1958 �is $9, 450., 93.�. 17�. 2, Department of Alcohol Beverage Control Application � Stanley G, Wardell, Blue Heaven, 4250I Eureka `Way � ��� 3. Report of Assess.ed Valuations, Tax Ra�tes & Indebtedness of California Counties as of September 30, 1958, i �, 4. Report of Taxable Retail Sales in Calif rnia, 2nd Quarter,. 19.58 �3 5. Joint Interim Committee on Highway P oblems Meeting in Redding November 17th at 9:30 A, M. in the Co ncil Chambers to examine local 1�� impact of proposed Statewide freeway nd expressway system. Countie.s t � & Cities are invited to present testitno y. There being no further business, it was mov d by Councilman Kelly, seconded � by Councilman Simons the meeting be adjour ed. Motion carried. � /l APPR�U D: � - / . � YOR _ . _ ATTEST: � � _>/ � /� .���9,`-2�'-f�-��/ �--- /,-�-L���.=�.,G� _ � ' CITY CLERK � . ,� - - � BY DEPUTY V � . � � - � _ � _ . � - _ � _ _ y