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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1959-02-02 . Z41 City Council, Regular Meeting ' Council Chaznbers, City Hall Redding, California February 2, 1959 7:00 P.M. Lieutenant Edward'Crosby, Officer of the Salvation Army, Redding, gave the invo c ation, Th� meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following councilmen present: Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty. City Manager Cowden, City Attbrney Cibula, Assistant City Manager-Attorney Ness, Acting City Engineer Byrne, Assistant City Engineer Harding and Assistant to the City Manager Preasseau were also present, APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that minutes of the last regular meeting of the City Council held January 19th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayeso INTRODUCTIONS � > Mayor Fleharty introduced John S. Byrne, Acting City Engineer and Je Preasseau, Assistant to the City Manager. Mayor Fleharty advised that despite the continued growth in population for the City, and the many increased activities of the City, the past six years had only shown an additional eleven employees on the City payroll. , RE REOPENING OF PARKVIEW AVENUE y Copies of letters submitted for council consideration: ` ' - . �. J. W. Vickrey, Deputy State Highway Engineer, Sacramento January Z8, 1959 ` ' Review of studies made by the Division of Highways indicating that reopening of the median at Parkview is undesirable, D. Jackson Faustman, Consulting Traffic Engineer, Sacramento ' January 29, 1959 Comments on the Parkview Avenue opening and the statement that points emphasized in letter of January 13th are still con- sidered valid. � ' -��y City Manager Cowden - January 30, 1959 ' Report on conference held on �anuary 28, 1959, in the office of � J. W. Vickrey, Deputy State Highway Engineer, California State' ' Department of Public Works, in Sacramento, City Manager Cowden briefed report on the conference held in Sacraxnento and advised it was the opinion of the State Highway Engineers there was not sufficient reason to reopen Parkview Avenue, based on the theory there was not enough storage lane, a:nd the extreme traffic hazard. Mr. H� Miles', District 2 Engineer, advised the conclusions of the State Highway Engineers were-based on two factors: Dimensional area of the intersection - the length required for the merging of traffic from Cypress and Market Streets gives insufficient distance available for a median left turn lane at Parkview, • Traffic Safety He further stated that because of the impressive safety record no modification should be made, but recognition shduld be given that we have a sifuation that is very desirable to many people and accept it as such. He recommended the installation of signals at Angelo and South Mark'et Streets,' and stated this could. probably be completed liy this summer, providing city authorized the expenditure of about $7, 000. 00 based on a 50-50 participation wi;th the State. I 242 � 1v1r. Robert Miller, spokesman for the area, submitted the following letter dated February 2, 1959: ` The City Council Redding, California � . . : �. Honorable Sirs: We the merchants, property owners, and residents of the Parkview - _ �Area wish to take this opportunity to thank the City Council for the wonderful cooperation we have received in our behalf towards our mutual problem; that is, the opening of Parkview Avenue. Your actions to date have been everything that the people of a City . could expect of their elected representatives. Our problem is a � common one in that it effects adversely the property values, livelihoods; and investments of the people in an area of our community that is fast becoming one of'the most important segments of our city. As we are all agreed that the closing of a main entrance and exit of this area could h.ave nothing but an adverse effect for all concerned, then it remains our common problem to let no avenue of possibility remain untried to the end of eliminating this restriction of free and competitive enterprise. � „ � . We ask therefore that the City Council continue to aid us in any dis- creet and available manner it may chooseo�' Very truly yours, PARKVIEW AREA / Bob Miller Mrse Liz Reginato, 672 State,Street, protested the number of cars now going passed Cypress Street School, adding a traffic hazard to this area. Mr. Paul Droscher, Dro.�scher Sales, 2541 Angelo Street, advised this is no longer a safe street , and Mayor Fleharty said that Angelo Street is har.dly more than a loading area, an alley, and not a traffic street. Mr. Miles advised Mr, John Reginato there was no definite. schedule for the completion of the Cypress Freeway; that it would perhaps be completed within four year s. Mr. John Fitzpatrick, McColl's Dairy Products, Z500 Angelo Street, advised he would like to see the plans before construction of the signals at Angelo and South Market Streets. � Mr. Hal Marron, former Director of Public Works, stated, upon c�uestioning by the Mayor, that a turn pocket at Parkview was in�his opinion as safe as most turning points in the city; that if, from the standpoint of the City it was desirable then Parkview Avenue should be opened in as safe a manner as possib�.e; . "there are relative degrees to safety" he concluded. Mayor Fleharty reviewed the situation, advising it was now the decision of the � Council the action to be taken: Appeal to the Commission for the reopening of Parkview Avenue Review the situation - then apprise our representatives in the legislature MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that the Mayor be empowered to make the necessary inquiries to the State Legislature . on the next steps to be taken by the City and property owners for .the reopening of - Parkview Avenue. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. �. /�� TRAFFIC HAZARD - Ridge Drive at Eureka Way Mr. H. Miles, District 2 Engineer, advised that the State had approved the im- ��� � provement of Eureka Way at Ridge Drive, and plans and specifications were now being prepared. (Coun'cil had authorized the expenditure of $3500. 00 for this pro- ject) , 243 PUB LIC HEARING RE PROPOSED SEWER ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - Ridge DriTe Mayor Fleharty opened the Publ�ic Hearing at 7:30 P. M. on the proposed formation of a sewer assessment District�in the Ridge Drive area, advising the hearing was being held to acquaint residents with the problems that exist in the area, and to spur efforts to prevent an epidemic that might infiltrate the City's water system. Dr. Donald Taves, Shasta County Health Officer, advised there was great concern with the drainage in the Ridge Drive area; as Jenny Creek flowed directly into the Sacramento River; that while an emergency situatio.n did not exist at the present.time, the keeping of sewage underground was well worth every effort. He stated a logical, long term solution to the problem would be far more satisfactory that temporary measures that might be forced on residents for safety of public health that would be costly yet of no perxnanent duration. Mr. R. Harding, Assistant City Engineer, outlined boundaries of the proposed assessment district, from the Woodlawn Trunk Sewer on the north side of High- way 299W, with.a southerly meandering course approximately 1700 ft. to a point � 7� in which the sewer assessment district is joined to the trunk sewer. General alignment of the sewer was given and the formula for the proposed assessment district explained to the residents of the area. Mr, Robert Chatfield, 1510 Ridge Drive, presented a communication signed by 18 residents of the area, setting forth several items for consideration prior to the form�tion of the Ridge Drive Sewer Assessment District. : < - � 1. That assessment formula appears to be equitable with one exception, it takes no consideration of future subdivisions. 2. That one-half of the drainage area should be required to supply the trunk line which will benefit the total drainage area, (Area to east) That cost should be spread in some manner which will be equitable. � 3. That Engineering and legal expense, if done by�the City, could be done with no charge to the district. 4. U s e of 1915 B ond Act. � 5. That eco�omy be of primary importance and sizing of sewers be carefully done. � The different questions asked by the Committee in their letter were discussed by Bob Harding, the Mayor and Councilmen; att ention was called to the fact that area to the east had not even a shack built on it, nor any ��road making the area accessible. Ma�yor Fleharty stressed this would be a district designed to suit the majority of people in the area, that standards should be set by the people; he suggested Mre Chatfield pick four other residents as representatives of the people of the ' area to resolve certain problems, then schedule another meeting after which a report would be issued.to the people of the-district, and City would proceed from there. _ . � _ � _ �. . . . , LEASE� EXTENSION - Shasta Roadsters, Inc. Mr, Roger Cowling presented a request of the 5hasta Roadsters for extension of the present lease for three years for use of property Redding Municipal Airport for drag strip operations. .� ��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the Legal Department draft the necessary extension of lease for a term of three years, same terms and conditions, for Shasta Roadsters, Inc. , and Mayor be authoriz_ed to sign said lease. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 244 COMMUNICATIONS �,yL Pacific Telephone & "Telegraph Co, - Maps (1959) j r � The Distri`ct P1ant Engineer, Pacific Telephone and, Telegraph Company, I submitted ma s sh owing the locat'ibns of underground pipes, conduits and ar� e:d:� cables maint/`:'�y�the company within the streets and thoroughfar`es of said City as of Januarjr 1, 1959. ' - Re Downtown Parking Areas ^ Mra Roscoe Anderson, on'behalf and representing Mrs. Alta Sundman, asked that City give some definite date when decision will be made re- garding downtown parking areas in view that Mrs, Sundman loses many prospective tenants for her Califorriia Street property who fear they may ��� be displaced by reason that City will'take over this property. The Legal Department was directed to write Mr. Anderson advising that petitions would be circulated very shortly on the formation of a Parkiiig ' -Assessment District under the 1951 Parking District Act, and formation of the tlistrict would be depending on the percentage of signatures. Request for change in 1958-59 Tax Roll MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman :� imons that Resolution No. Z507 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding correcting 1958`-59 Tax Roll, Assessment No. 2103 ' ��,Z.. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council'men - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Siznons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � _ Resolution No, 2507 on file. in the office of the City Clerk. � . PROCLAMATION = Pre-School Week MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by� Councilman rKelly that �S `� Mayor be authorized to sign Proclamation p�oclaiming National Pre-School Week February lst to 7th. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, , PUB LIC HEARING - Request of �o V, Pfuntner The City Clerk received a formal request addressed to the Honorable Mayor George Ce Fleharty and the members of the City Cbuncil that he be granted a public hearing in reference to the �terrnination�� of his services as Director of Finance; notice of termination being given on January 12th, (Received in l�U the office of the City �lerk January 2Znd, 1959) ' � MOTION; Made byCouncilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that the public hearing requested by S, V, Pfuntner be held February 16th at 7:30 P,M. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Request dated January 21st on file in the office of the City Clerk Legal Opinion of City Attorney Alvin M, Cibula dated January Znd on file in the office of the City Clerk REQUEST - Appropriation of Water from Sacraxriento River Mayor Fleharty advised he had received a coxnmuriication dated January 19th from Joseph E, Patten, Shasta County Water Resources Soard, advising the � ��'1" City of Redding would be adversely affected by the project proposed by Mr, �`3(I Coggin in his Water Application #181 1'90 ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that authorization be given for the filing of a protest with the •State of California-- State Water Rights Board, on the Application #18119 of Arthur Ls Coggins to permit appropriation of unappropriated water from the Sacramento River, under signature of the Mayor, The Vote: Unanimous Ayess 245 APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Payroll Register No. 13, warrant Nos. 624 to 8Z4 inclusive for the first half of January in the amount of $37, 650, 62 be approved;, that Warrant Register No. 16, warrant Nos, 4472 to 4586 inclusive in the amount of $63, 062..26 be approved and paido Grand Total: $100, 712. 88 /UG Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, �mons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None , EXPENDITURE REPORT Budget Revenue and Expenditure Report for the first half of the fiscal year, ��� July 1 to December 3.1, 1958 .was submitted to all councilmen. : ELECTRIC ESTIMATE MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Electric. Department Estimate No. 238-E, new line to Rolling Hills j�� Subdivision, in the aznount of $3, 694. 30 be approved, The Vote: Unanimous Aye s e RE MASTER WATER PLAN - Additional Consulting Work City Manager Cowden submitted to all councilmen a memo dated January 22nd on "Proposed Agreement for additional consulting work in connection with the City's Water System" and attached thereto copy of Mr, Layton's proposal for additional consulting work for the City Water Department dated January 20tho � City Manager Cowden advised this would be consulting engineering services, for special projects, over and above the scope of the City's present contr�ct with Mr. Layton dated November 3, 1958 and that he would be asked to render an opinion on responsibility regarding unsaxisfactory installation of water pumps ��� Following considerable discussion, Assistant City Manager-Attorney Ness clarified Mr. Layton's proposal, stating that when Mr. Marron was Director of Public . - Works he was fully qualified to handle these problems, however, at the present , time the Engineering Office did not have anyone with such qualifications. That it was during this interim period that Mr. ,Layton would serve on a consulting basis. ( . . No action taken and Mayor Fleharty asked that the City Manager contact Mr, Ray Layton to ask. his cooperation over and beyond his present contract, u�til such time as �the City has a City Engineer. . RESOLUTION - Authorizing Transfer of Funds, Auditing & Consulting MOTION: Made by Councilman Siznons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth.that Resolution No. 2508 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of �-Z� Redding appropriating $1000 froxn certain appropriations and funds for payment to Miner B. Phillipps for additional auditing and financial consulting work dur�ng the fiscal year 1958-59. : Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Flehartv Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2508 on file in the office of the City Clerk. EMPLOYMENT OF APPRAISER - W�m. Zachary A Memo from the City M�nager dated January 29th recoxnmended that Wm, Zachary be authorized to appraise, certain real property for•$1, 750, 00, appraisal to be com- pleted within three weeks after date of authorization. Subject property as follows: Three pieces of property along Sacramento River �-5 d One piece of property bounded by Benton Drive on west and north, C�it.y owned park property to the south, ancl the S.P. r/w to the east 246 Certain real property which City is interested in, in connection with contemplated property exchange between City and the U. Fo Forest Service ' . � . /v Councilman Puryear, Airport Committee, s'aid he favor.ed City securing �'� appraisal for prope�rty at Benton Airport - the old East-W�st runway with the ` view this property be offered for sale.' � ' ' MOTION: Mad�e by�Councilman Puryear, seconded`by`Councilman Simons tha't we accept the recommendation of the City Manager and Wm. Zacliary be employed to appraise property as itemized in the City M:anager's m�errndated January 29th for the sum of $1, 750. 00; that he be asked to submit his charge to appraise the � �� old East-Westr�unway property at the Benton Airport. . Voting was as follows: " Ayes: Gouncilmen � Fulkerth; Puryear,� 5imons and Fleharty • Noes: Councilmen - Kelly Absent: Councilmen - None Councilmen were advised thi's would be pre-negotiation appraisal, that should .. court action be necessar�r, additiorial funds wo�uld be required for appra°isal report that would stand up in court, � � RESOLUTION - Removal of Yield Signs at certain Intersections Copy of�a letter from D. 7ackson Faustman; Corisulting Traffic Engineer, to the City Manager advised as follows: - ''I do not recommend t�e use of a YieTd='sign at the same inter- � section with a Stop sign; This joint use of signs is confusing to 1�`� the motorist and raises a legal question should an accident result � due to� this confusion". MOTION: Made byGouncilman�Fulkerth, se=conded by Councilrrtan Puryear that Resolu�tion No. 2509 be adopted, resolution of the City Council of the City df Redding providing for the removal of yicld signs at certain intersections. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear,° Simons and Fleharty . . Noes: Councilmen - None • ' • Absent: �Councilmen_�- None � Resolution No. 2509 on file in the office of the City Clerk (East at Yuba, South St, at East, Garden St. at South St. ) ' ORDINANCE - Rescinding Section Code re Public Works MOTION: Made by Couricilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Sirrions that Ordinance No. 606 be adopted, an ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Redding by rescinding section 624 pertaining to the creation of a � Department of Public Works and the functions and duties of certain personnel � � in connection therewith. ` � Voting was as follows: ' � � • Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkertli,' Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: � Councilmen - None " " • Absent: Councilmen - None � � Ordinance No. 606 on file in the`offi'ce of the �City Cl�erk. � APPOINTMENT - Acting City Sup't. of Streets j�� MOTION: M�de by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth-:that John S. Byrne be appointed as-Acting City Superintendent of Streetso �The Vote: �-5� Unanimous Ayes. CITY-CO�UNTY POUND AGREEMENT � MOTION: Made by CounCilman Simons, seconded 6y Councilman Kelly to approve �,�� Agreement between the County of Shasta and the City of Redding for extension of Agreement for Pound Services for one year (until 31st day of December, 1959) , and Mayor be authorized to sign said Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 24? CONTRACT - State Employees' Retireznent Actuary Study MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to approve Contract with the firm af Coates, Herfurth and England for actuarial ��G study of the State Employees' Retirement System, and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RESOLUTION - Transfer .of Funds Police Dept.• Salaries - " MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman P�ryear that Resolution No. 2510 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding appropriating $5000. 00 from certain appropriations and funds for the . ��� compensation of two additional police officers�whose employment was autho�rized by the City Council on October 20, 1958e Voting was as follows; • Ayes:( Councilmen -. Fulkerth, Kelly, .Pu�year, Simons and Fleharty ��� Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None � 1 . Resolution Nom 2510 on file-in the office of the City Clerk, RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds Appraise�-Bldg, Inspector � MOTION: Made by Councilman.Simons, seconded•by Councilman Kelly that %�� � Resolution No, 2511 be adopted, a,resolution of.the City Council of the City of Redding appropriating $2500. 00 from certain appropriations and funds for the employment of an appraiser-building inspector as previously authorized by the City Council on January 19, 1959.. Voting was as follows: , f��-- Aye s: Go.uncilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty �j / Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None . � . Resolution No. 2511 on file in the office of the City C1erkQ RESOLUTION - Sale of City-Owned Property to Shasta County MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that � Resolution No. 2512 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of:�the Gity of Redding authorizing the sale of certain City-owned property�to the County.of Shasta and directing the Mayor to execute a deed to said propertyo ' „Zp� Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty � Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2512 on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Property Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Block 10, Original Town) REPORT - Re Low Cost Energy Supply Mayor Fleharty reported on a Three-State meeting held in San Francisco, regard- ing a possible T-ri-State (Washington, Oregon and California) power agreement to supply low cost power that would be an over-all boon to all states involvedo MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Simons that Resolution No. Z513 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of f LG Redding urging the California Municipal Utilities Association to promote the investigation of a possible Tri-State power agreement. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons.and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None . Resolution No. Z513 on file in the office of the City Clerk. SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO, - Partial Discontinuance of Service Councilman Simons suggested a representative of the City appear at the Hearing in San Francisco regarding application of the Southern Pacific Company to curtail �G..� service of the Shasta Daylight, however no action was taken„ Z48 � STOP SIGNS - South and Garden � /�`7 It was recommended that the Parking Commission study. stop signs at the�location of South and Garden Streets. _ � � _ _ ' , _ •� FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET- Councilman Kelly, Fire Committee, urged that consideration be given for the 11� purchase of a refrigerator and _stov,e during. the next budget- session to be used in the fire hall. . ' . . _ � . . , t . Communications � �.7� 1. Controller of State of Calif._ Report annual apportionment-of unrefunded Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax on �.viatio�n,gasoline 2. Revised estimate of apportionments of vehicle licer�se fee revenues for 1958-59 fiscal �ear ($5. Q6 per �apita payment, not $5. 33)' 3. League of California Cities - January 22nd . League Committees - Annual appointment by new League President �7�' (Redding's Appointments) Streets and Highways - Robert W, Cowden • , . _ Water Problems - George C. Fleharty 4. Railroad Brotherhood� Calif.__Legislative Board - Re Einance Docket �(1"� #20444 before I. C. C. - application of Southern Pacific Company to reduce service .of Shasta Daylight. , . . There being no further business, it was moved by. Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulxerth the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. - - . _ < < : APPROVED: / , - � �- Mayor Atte st: , /i , , , ._ � ���� �� l / � � A ��lJ"!""i"' �C� �.�i'� ��,t�:�� LV �'C I' �City Clerk . < < < . - t � � < < < < , � . ) � - ; - 1�� _ . � < . � ;