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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1959-09-21 455 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers, City�Hall • Redding, California � Septexnber 21, 1959 7:00 P. M, The Reverend John O�Connor, pastor of St. Josephts Church, Redding, gave the invocationo � The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the followirig coLtnc'il- men present: Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty. Absent: Councilm�.n Simonss � � . � City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Coshow, City Engineer Ward, Assistant to the City Manager Preaseau, Purchasing Agent Stewart and Planning Director Evans were also present. � APPROVAL OF MINUTES: � MOTION: M�de by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that minutes of the previous meeting of September 8th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen, with the following correction: That meeting be ad - journed. (Not "adjourned to 11:30 A, M, September 21st�. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. - � COMMUNICATIONS • Rolling Hills Assessment District Clair A, Hill, Engineer of Work Rolling Hills Assessment District, requested a thirty day extension of time for the completion of the �j ''J,Z improvements Rolling Hills Assessment District, due to strike con- ditions. . . . . MOTION: Made by Coun�cilrrian Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that a thirty day extension of time be g"ranted Clair A� Hill, Engineer of Work Rolling Hills Assessm�,nt Districta . The. Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PROCI�AMATION - Marine Sand Day MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that ' ��8' Proclamation declaring Saturday, October ,17th as "Marine Band Day" be approved, and the signature of the mayor be authorized. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . . COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Fleharty appointed Mrs. Norma J. Reynolds to the Parking Commission /, �y and Mrs. Elizabeth Reginato to the Airport Commzssion. O`�/ _. � . .._ : , .'a . � . MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Purye:ar to approve the appointment of Mrs. Reynolds to the Parking Commission and the appointment of Mrs. Reginato to the Airport Comrnission. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that claims in the amount of $73, 131. 95, Warrant Register No. 5, warrant Nos. 775 to 894 inclusive be approved and paid; that payroll Register No. 5, warrant �Q(� 'N;o;..:.40i2;$=;to�-� 4Z29 inclusive in the amount of $39, 586. 57 be approved. Total: ',$1 12, 71�g. 5 2 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simons 456 TREASURER'S REPORT ` � The City Treasurer's Cash Balance Report dated August 31, 1959,, was sub- /y� mitted to all councilmen: ' Active Accounts $349, 820. 96 � Inactive Accounts 302, 680. 54 ' $652, 501. 50 RECOMMENDATIONS ON AWARD OF BIDS � Schedule No. 155 - Fir Poles � It was the recomrnendatiori.of Purchasing Agent Stewart that bid on fir poles be awarded to Tow bidder Niedermeyer-Martin Company, Port- land, Oregon, who submitted a bid of $5Z. 09 for each pole, or a total of $2, 491. 99. � Assistant to the City Manager Preaseau advised that grade of pol�es sub- mitted by this concern met the minimum standard only and would not render the service to the city that would be given by poles �f better quality. oZ N .� Purchasing Agent Stewart statecl he` concurred with this statement, how- ever as purchasing agent he was obligated to recommend to the council, with the City Manager's approval, acceptance of the low bid. � MOTION: Made�by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to approve the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager and award bid for Fir Poles, Schedule No-. 155, to Koppers Co. , Inc. , next to the l�w bid, in the amount of $2, 502. 00. . Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, and Fleharty Noes: Councilxnen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simons Schedule No. 1�57 - Police Motorcycles � . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth., seconded by Councilman Kelly that recommendation of the Purcfiasing Agent be accepted, and bid for ��� Police Motorcycles, Schedule No. 157, be awarded to low bidder, Armando �Magri of Sacrament�o in the amount �of $2, 628. 26. � � Voting was as' follows: Ayes: Councilrrien - Fulkerth, 'Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simons � CIVIL DEFENSE & DISASTER PLAN - Purchasing Agent Stewa'rt pr'esented a memo to all councilmen dated September 2, 1959 entitled "Revisions in Civil Defense Plan as requested by Region 3 ' Headquarters", 'ancl 'advised these were mostly clerical revisionsb MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by councilman Fulkerth that changes as set forth by the Purchasing Agent in his memo dated September 2, 1959 to the City Council on "Revisions in Civil Defense Plan as Requested by ��� Region 3 Headquarters" be approved. The Vote: Unaniznous Ayese M.r, Stewart stated in his opinion the City had not a thing to worry about should disas'ter` strike, as the" fine example of cooperation that existed during the storm Friday night was evidence that Redding could handle a disaster situation@ Mayor' Fleharty spoke of the fine demonstration of spirit and willingness that existed within the City when an emergency arises, and recomxnended a letter of commen�ation be ser�t to City employees and firms who; so ably cooperated during the height of the storm Friday nighte M�TIC�N: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that a letter of c�mmendation be sent City employees and firms who assisted during � the storm, Mayor Fleharty to sign said letters, The Vote: Unanimous :Ayes�, 457 RESOLUTION - Declaring City of Redding a Disaster Area , ity ttorney Coshow advised of the two ty�es of relief available to the City for disasters: 1. The State Governor declares area a major d'isaster area, followed by a similar'Pre'sidential Proclamation with the federal go'vern- ment steppirig in to give their assistance. 2. City declares area a disaster area and requests aid to private parties under Small Business Act of 1953 by guaranteeing bank loans at a low interest rate. A resolution had been prepared, he stated, asking for aid under the Small Business Act, and it was his suggestion that City officially request the State to declare this area an area of emergency that assistance may be received from the Federal Government. ' " MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2627 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring the City of Redding a disaster area resulting from the ex- cessive rainfall and flash flood damage occurring on September 18, 1959. Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear andF:leharty /� � Noes: Councilmen - None ' � Absent: Councilmen - Simons Resolution No. 2627 on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Mayor Fleharty�be au�horized to investigate the possibility of Governor Brown declaring Redding a major disaster area.' The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. A memo from the City Manager to all councilmen dated September 21st, gives follow-up action regarding the flash flood of Friday, September 18th, and advises that representatives of the City, the County of Shasta and the Bureau of Reclamation, among others, would accompany the corp of Army Engineers on a ground and air reconnaissance of_ the area on �ednesday, September Z3rd, commencing at 11:00 A.M, � Mr. Cow`den's memo states as follows: �'I strongly recommend and urge the Council give serious and �'avorable consideration to asking the electorate to approve a rather substantial general obligation bond issue in order that the necessary funds will be available for the City to commence a long range flood and drainage control program. " The Mayor said the City was in no.position for a G, O. Bond issue at this time. � BUTTE STREET STORM DRAIN PROJECT A memo from the City Engineer to the City Manager dated Septeznber 18th ad- vised the`construction of the Butte Street Storm Drain had been delayed,because �� O the city cannot dischar,ge water from�the d�rain into the A. C. I. D. Canal without first receiving'permis`sion from the District. � � ` He states it`would be necessary for the Cit`y .to stand the bulk of the cost of the ��f'g pro`tective device if they want to dump in .the canal; the most costly alternative is to ext-erid the drain over or`under the canal to the river,_ even more costly than the storm drairi proposed to be put in riow. � City Erigineer Ward said it would probably be possible to have the A, C. Io D, � permit us to build the Butte Street Storm Drain to the canal befor`e the canal structur'e is built, if we are able to show evidence that�the other work will be done and that in some manner we will protect the canal during the interim. It was his further recommenda'tiori that he be aufhorized to advertise for bids�to be received October 13th; if a`bid of $50; 000 was received, (as expected) and if council would approve the spending of as much of the balance of the $80, 000 as necessary to build the ditch structure, he was under the impression the A. C. I, D. would approve. - - J ` . MOTION: _ Made by Cauncilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that - City encumber the $80, 000 or any portion thereof for the construction of the Butte 458 Street Storm Drain and protective structure on the canal, and authorize the advertisement of bids to be received October 13thm � Voting was as follows:. , Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simons , . , . . PUB LIC HEARING - 8:00^P. M, , SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY - Schedule No. 156 : The hour of 8:00 P.M, having arrived, Mayor� Fleharty opened the public hearing on the sale of certain property described as follows: . . The most westerly 8Ze 00 feet of Lots 11 and 12, Block 15, Original Town of Redding, being all ,of Lots 11 and 12, except . that portion upon which the Fire House and �'ire Tower are . ��� located, � The City Attorney advised the f,pllowing documents.were.on file: � Affidavit of Publication Notice of Public H�aring on sale of property . � Affidavit of Posting Notice of Public Hearing _ The Mayor advised no bids had been received, and there were no persons present who objec�ed to the sale of this propertye . MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that no bids having been received, ar�d no persons present objecti:ng to the sale of the property, the h�earing be decla�ed closed, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, , . . City Manager Cowden was directed to contact the Shasta Count.y Realty Board advising this property was for sale, and requesting th,ey submit their pro,posal on terms and conditions of the sale for council. consideration at their next regular meeting to be held October 5th.; ORDINANCE - Rezoning NW Corner 7th & West Streets MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that �G,![� Ordinance No. 617 be adopted, an ordinance amending Section 1301. 2 of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding relating to rezoning of certazn property located on the northwest corner of 7th and West Streetso Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Pur,y,ear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None , � , Absent: Councilmen - Simons . : , Ordinance No, 617 on file in the office of the City Clerk, � : ORDINANCE - Water Service and Main Extension Policy MOTION:, Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that full reading of Ordinance No. 618 be waived, and the City:Attorney be directed to scan samee The Vote: Unanimous Ayese MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that �3 y Ordinance No. 618 be adopted, an ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Redding pertaining to water service and main extension pol?cy, an acreage �G� water main construction fee, a sprinkler system fire protection rates and other miscellaneous provisions of the Code applicable to water service. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilxnen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty - � , Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simons � , Ordinance N�. 618 on file in the office of the City �l.erk. , 1 � 459 ORDINANCE - Department of Public Works MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 619 be adopted, an ordinance amending the� Municipal Code of the City of Redding by deleting any reference to the Department of Public � Works of the City of Redding, a Public Works Director and a Water Division of the Department of Public Works. � Voting was as follows: 9C�� Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear. and �le;harty o�- Noes: Councilmen. - N�ne Absent: Councilmen - Simons , - a . • Ordinance No. 619 on file in the office of the City Clerk. - ORDINANCE - �'axation e. . � MOTION: Made b.y �o_uncilman. Kelly, secondedeby Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 620 be•. adopted, an ordinance amending the Municipal Code of the City of Redding defining certain terms used in the Revenue and• Ta xation Code, State of California which Sections are used by the City of Redding as /�� the Code of the City pertaining to Taxationa � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen, = Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None - � Absent: Councilmen - Simons ,_ _ � Ordinance No. 620 on file in the office of the City Clerk, ORDINANCE - Fire. Zones - � - � • - � MOT�ON: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilmari Fulkerth the full reading of Ordinance No. 621 be waived, and �he City A.ttorney be directed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . � � ,,y MOTION; Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 621 be adopted, an ordinance amending the Municipal Cocle of the City of Redding pertaining to the establishment of Fire Zones. Voting was as follows:• - Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � �' - " Absent: Councilmen - Simons � � Ordinance No. 621 on file in.the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Electrical Code . MOTION: Made by Councilman Kell�y, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that full reading of Ordinance No. 622 be waived, and the City Attorney be directed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ��,Z MOTION: Made by Cour�cilman Kelly, sec�nded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 622 be adopted, an ordinance amending the M3anicipal Code of the City of Redding establishing new permit and inspection fees for electrical work and adding certain new sections to the Electrical Code of the City; Votin g was as follows: � . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kell.y, Puryear and Fleharty . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simons � • Ordinance �No. 622 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - •False Statements to Police Department MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Falkerth that full reading of Ordinance No. 623 be waived, and� the City Attorney be directed �C� to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayese - ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Ordinance No. 623 be adr�pted, an ordinance amending the Municip�.l Code of the City of Redding by adding provisions making it unlawful to give false statements to the Police Department. 460 Voting was as���.lows:`i. �. _ - � � c�i_ -� _ c-- _ ��� �_ �l. -. �.. 1 � _ � - Ayes: Councilman - Fulkerth, Kelly� Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - 5imons ` Ordinance No, 623 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Disposition of Dogs � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Puryear the full reading of Ordinance No. 6Z4 be waived, and the City Attorney be directed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � City Manager Cowden was direct"ed to contact County officials regarding their ordinance pertaining to impoundirig and disposition �f�clogs .and an administrative order be given our poundmaster that City coincide with County rules. �J� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kel'ly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 624 be adopted, an ordinance amending the Municipal�Code of the City of Redding pertaining to impounding and disposition of dogs. Votiizg was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, �Kelly, Puryear and Flehar"ty Noes: Councilmen - N�ne Absent: Councilmen - Simons - Ordinance No. 624 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Re City Dump & Paymznt of Garbage & Rubbisli Charges MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that �ZZ full reading of Ordinance No. 625 b`e waived, and the City Attorney b:e directed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 625 be adopted, an ordinance amending the 1Vlunicipal Code of the City of Redding by adding thereto sections pertaining to the prohibition of scaveng- �� � ing and salvaging operations at the City Dump and manner of payment of Garbage and R.u,bbish`collection cha'rges. ` ' � � .f Voting was as follows: �'� ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkertli, Kellyy Puryear�and Fleharty Noes: � Councilmen - None Absent: Councilxnen - Siznons � Ordinance No. 625 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTIONS - Parking Commission's Recommendations � Mr. Clyde Rann; Chairznan of the Parking Commission, submitted recommenda- tions for Council consideration in a letter dated August 21st. A field trip was taken by councilmen on September 21st, 11:30 A.M. to review these suggested changes. (City Manager's memo dated September 16th) Resolution - Loading & Unloading Zones MOTION: Made by Councilman Kell}�, seconded by Councilman F�ulkerth that Resolution No. 2628 be adopted, a resolution of the Cit}r Council of ��� ' the City of Redding 'rexnoving and establishing loacling and unloading zones. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty ' Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilznen - Simons Resolution No. 2628 onf�i�le in the office of the City Clerk. ' Resolution. - 2 Hr. Unmetered Parking Zones _� MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth jGZ � that Resolution No. 2629 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of 461 the City of Redding establishing certain locatiflns at which,vehicle parking is limited to two hours (unmetered;zones) �� � ` � Voting was as follows: � ' ` ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Simons Resolution No. 2629 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution - Elimination.and/or Shortening Parking Spaces � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. Z630 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding eliminating certain areas in which parking has been prohibited and providing for parking in such areas in accordance with ��� prevailing times and restrictions applicable to adjoining parking spaces. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � � Absent: C.ouncilmen - Simons � Resolution No. 2630 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � Resolution - Stop Signs - ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2631 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding providing for installation of stop signs at certain in- tersections. � Voting was as follows: �/� Ay.es: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Simons � � � Resolution No, 2631 on, file in the office of the City Clerk. � , . Resolution - Parking Limited to Employees A.ssessor's Office (County) MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. L63Z be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing a location where parking, is limited to vehicles operated by employees of the Assessor's office of the County of ��`3 Shasta. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: C�uncilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Simons , Resolution No. 2632 �n file in the office of the City Clerk. ' The City Attorney was directed to prepared the necessary documents covering recommendations 'in Iterr}s 5�and 7, � � l RESOLUTION - Contractors' Employees Wage Scale MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2633 be adopted, a resolution setting prevailing wage scale for contractors' employees within the City of Redding effective September 22, 1959. ,2Z9 'Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and� Fleharty . Noes: Councilmen - None ` Absent: Councilmen - Simons Resolution No. 2633 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Treasurer's Salary City Attorney Coshow submitted Ordinance Noe 626 for consideration, an ordinance �y9 amending the Municipal C�de of the C.ity of Redding relating to the salary of the City Treasurer. . Councilman Kelly offered Ordinance No, 626 for fir.st reading. 462 It was requested the City Clerk have ordinance pertaining to the salary of ' the City Clerk reviewed for appropriate action prior to the next election for City Clerk. � LEASE - Shasta County Peace Officers Association City Attorn�ey Coshow presented proposed Lease with the Shasta County Peace � /� Officers Association covering property located at the Redding Municipal Air- port. Section 5 on page 3 was corrected in accordance with recommendation. � /� MOTION: Made by Councilman�Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that lease be presented to the Sh�asta County Peace Officers A`ssociation �for execution, in accordance with changes as outlined. The Vote: 'Unanimous Ayes. Lease, execu�ed by the Peace Offic�ers Association, to be �resented to Council for their appropriate- action. � TRUNK SEWER EXPANSION FEES - Mel Peck . Former City Attorney Ness briefed council on the trunl� sew.er expansion fees charged to Mel Peck f�r the connection of six pieces of property to the sewer . system in the Garden Tract,� in accordance with Resolution No. Z155, adopted b;y the Council on April 4, 1�957 establishing a policy for the extension and re- placement of trunk sewer lines, A copy of a letter from Mr� Ness dated January 2, 1958 was again submitted to all councilmen, and indicated that Mr. Peck was billed, $213. 90 on October 9, J� 1957 and briefed the reasons why Mr, Peck was`protestirig�the payinent of tliis chargeo maintaining that people of this area were promised that no connection �� charges would be made at any time as the area had paid all costs of the Garden- Olivia Sewer District. Mr. Ness advised that Dan Carlton, attorney for Mr. Peck, had requested no formal action be taken by council until he had the �pportunity to preserit his case, however despite repeated requests that this matter be brought to a head, no payment of the charge or request for hearing before council had been made. MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded`by Councilman Fulkerth the City Attorney be instructed to take the necessary steps to collect from Mr. Peck the trunk sewer expansi�n fees charged for the connection of six pieces of property to the sewer system, in the amount of $213. 90. The v�te: �Unanimous Aye s. " REMOVAL OF PLANES - Redding Municipal Airport Councilmen were remi.nded of their action taken July 6th when Mr. 'Rountree was given permission to leave three planes on Redding Municipal Airport property until Sept. 15th. 'I'hese planes had not been removed, Mr. l�ess Stated, and ad- ��� vised a letter had been written to Mr. Rbuntree stating that if planes were not removed within five days, City would move th�m, billing him all charges, C ommuni c ation s 1. Louis J, Kroeger & Associates advising of their insurance evaluation service. ��='�> 2. Min�tes of Shasta County Economic Commission August 10, 1959 .3�"7 3. Applieation�to Depa'rtment of Al�coholic Beverage Control: Thrifty Drug Stores, Inc. �::-.. 2395 Athens Avenue % %� 4. State Dept, of Public Works submits copy of resoliztion aclopted by Calif. 5tate Hig hway Commission on August 27, 1959. re policy and procedure on relinquish- l� �j ment of superseded State highways to local authorities. There being no further business, on motion of C�uncilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Kelly the meeting was adjourned. � APPROVED: - \ Attes : /�. f� Ma r . - � 1d"`�",n--t�-r� City Cle