HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1959-12-21 503
City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
Redding; Ca�lifornia • � � -
December 21, 1959 7:00 P. M, �
Reverend Denni,s Rickard, Minister of the Chri,stian Church, 2391 Placer S.treet,.
gave the invocation. .
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following councilmen
present: Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty. �
Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Coshow, City Engineer
Ward, Director of Finance C�ourtney�and Purchasing Agent Stewart.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
the minutes of the last regular meeting of December 7th be approved as mailed
to each of the c.�ouncilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. , _
PRESENTATION OF SENATE RESOLUTION
Mr. John Reginato, General-Manager of the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Ass'n.
presented to the City of Redding Senate Resolution relative to the Amateur Athletic
Union's Senior Women's National Swimming and Diving Championships held in
Redding July 23d, 24th and 25th of this year.
COMMUNICATIONS
CLAIM FOR INJURIES - Myrna Hagaman �
Claim for personal injuries in the amount of $26, 000. 00 was filed by Curtis
and M yrna Hagaman.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Puryear
that the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved, and claim
filed by Curtis and Myrna Hagaman in the amount of $26, 000, 00 be denied
and referred to the City Attorney. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
RE BID BONDS - Fuel Suppliers
Mr. Charles E. Hall, Hall's Insurance Service, inquired regarding the
necessity of filing bid bonds with gasoline, diesel fuel oil and lubricants.
His letter says "-- -I am fully aware of the safeguards needed in handling
��� public money and appreciate the basic reasoning in requiring Bid Bondso
In this case, and perhaps on other bids where delivery of items to the City
is on an annual contract basis, I suggest that the requirement for bid bonds
be eliminated. " �
No action by Council at this timee
REQUEST FOR LOADING ZONE - Memorial Hospital
Robert R. Roberts, Adrninistrator of Memorial Hospital, requested the
establishment of a loading and unloading restricted parking space of approxi-
mately two car lengths at the main entrance of the hospital on Butte 5treet.
Action deferred pending an on-site tour on Monday, January 4th.
(This request was referred to the Parking Commission for recommendation)
RESOLUTION - Change in 1959-60 Tax Roll �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
that Resolution No. Z657 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
fl•�. City of Redding correcting the 1959-60 Tax Roll,,, Assessment #3361.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
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Resolution No. 2657 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REQUEST - Forward.Redding Executive Committee
The Forward Redding Executive Committee, Paul C. Bodenhamer,
Chairm.an, requested the Golden Eagle Hotel be paid $1000 00 for use
of the meeting room facilities from Apri 1 1, 1958 to the present.
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� MOTION: Made by Councilman Nelly, seconded by Cou�cilman Fulkerth
the request of the. Forward Redding E�ecutive Committee be approved, }
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and the Golden Eagle Hotel be paid $10;0.:.00 for us� of the me.eting room 7
= facilities from April l, 1958 to the present. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
(This expense is a budgeted item, City Manager.'Cowden advisedQ ) �
OPINION LEGAL ATTORNEY - Sunset Terrace Unit #4 Assm't. Dist.
Opinion of Eugene K, Sturgis, legal attorney, on improvement bonds of 3 ,7�
the City of Redding, Caunty of Shasta, Assessment District No, 1959-3,
Sunset Terrace Unit No. 4, Series Noe 1959-3 was filed with the City
Clerk. �
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND. PAYROLL -.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
Warrant Register No. 11, warrant Nos. 1825 to 2018 inclusive., in the am�un,t
of $95, 455. 35 be approved and paid; that Payroll Register Noo 11, warrant�Nos.
5195 to 5382 inclusive, in the amount of $37, 911. 17 be approved. Total: 1��
$133, 366. 52 _
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
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Absent: Councilmen - None
REPORT CITY TRE.ASURER
The following report was submitted by the City, Treasurer as of Novembe:r 30th,
1959. �
Active Accounts $563, 488. 87
Inactive Accounts 302, 680. 54 /yy'
Investments 341., 437. 33 . ,
Assets held by Fiscal Agent
Cash 4, go9.83
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Irivestments 39, 684.. 78 , �
� Total Treasurerts Accountability $l, 252, 201. 35
WATER DEPT, ESTIMATES
Councilman Fulkerth submitted the following Water Department Estimates:
Estimate No. 59-W Install 4 fire hydrants and 200' of water
line $2, 600. 00
Estimate No. 60-W Replace Z50' of 6" steel main 1, 185. 25 ��7
, $3, 785. Z5
M�TION: Made by Councilxnan Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simons that
Water Department Estimates No. 59-W and 60-W, as presented, by a}�provede.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
� Absent: Councilmen - None
RE RETIRED FIRE TRUCK
It was the recommendation of Councilman Kelly, Fire Committee, that the offer of
Ray Coffelt to purchase retired fire truck for $401. 00 be a.cce�ted. - Mr. Kelly
advised that truck would be put in condition and would be available for use at public ���
gatherings and paradese .
MOTION: Made by Councilman`Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that the
offer of Ray Coffelt to purchase retired City of R�dding fire truck for $401. 00 be
accepted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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The suggestion of G.ouncilman Kelly that proceeds from the sale of the truck
be used to purchase stove and refrigerator for the Fire Department was de-
ferred, as the opinion of most of the councilmen were that many projects
warranted; consideratiork. �
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AWARD OF $IDS ,
a. Schedule No. 163 - Gasoline, Diesel and 1VI`otor Oils �
It was the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent that bids
on Schedule Nos 163, Gasoline, Diesel and Motor Oils be
. awarded as follows: � .
� (1�1on Premium Gasoline Signal Oil Coo �
Premium Gasolirie Richfield Oil Co.
. PS200 Dies'el Oil Wilshire Oil Co,
��t.� PS100: Stove Oil � - ShaSta Dougl�as Coo
� .- � #30 Weight-Motor Oil� � = - � - Shell Oil Co. � _ - `
#ZO Weight�Ivlotor Oil • =Shell Oil Coe = ` _ -
10-30 Weight Motor Oil Shasta Douglas Coo � �
#140 Transmission Grease Tidewater Associated Oil Co, ..
#90 Transmission Grease Tidewater Associated Oil Co, �
Purchasing Agent Stewart advised these were all the�low�bidders, with
, the exception of�#20 and #30 Weight'Motor�0ila This was a tie bid t�vith `
Tidewater As.sociated Oil Cor�pany, however tie was resolved by agree-
ment with the two oil companies that Shell Oil Coo be indicated as th� low
biddero '
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly
that recommendations of the Purchasing Agent on the awarding of bids '
for gasoline, diesel and motor oils be accepted as outlined.
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
b, Schedule Noo 166 - 1�tliscl:. New Tires, Recap Tires and Batteries
In explanation of the Purchasing Agent's recommendation on the
award of bids for Miscl.- Tires, Recaps and Batteries, Schedule No.
f Z'j� 166, he states: " In an e�fort to consolidate purchasing centrally in so
far as economical and possible, it is the opinion of this `departm�ent that
the overall picture should be considered in the awarding of the bids. ---
Using this line of thought and the rule of the thumb that the bidder sub- --
mitting the lowest bid on the majority of trie items in a single category be
considered the successful low bidder, our recomrnendation is as follows:
. New Tires Rother Auto Parts
. Recap Tires Goodwin Tire Service•
. Batteries Motor Supply Co.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilm�.n Fulkerth
that Bid Schedule No. 166, Miscl. new tires, recap tires and batteries be
awarded as reeommended by the Purchasing Agenta
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
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AWARD QF $ID - A� C. I. D. Canal Head Gate Structure
City Engineer Ward submitted analysis and recommendation on award of bid for
�,�� Ao C. I,D, Canal H�ad; Gate Structure, Schedule No. 167, recornmending that bid
be awarded to the low bidder, R. E, Hertel Coxnpany, 2904 Regina Way, Sacra-
mento, in the amount of $14, 617; 00, �_ ._.' � __. � �
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MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilmari'Kelly that
the recommendation of the City Engineer be accepted, and bid Sc�hedule No.
167 for the construction of the Ae C. I,D, Canal Head G.ate Structu�re be awarded
to the low bidder, R, Eo Hertel, in the arnount of $14, 617. 00, and that Mayor
Fleharty be authorized to sign agreement with R, E. Hertel on behalf of th'e ;M��
City. • < � .. .,.
Voting was as foll�ws: •
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Smons and Fleharty �
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - No�e - • �
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SALE OF CITY HALL PROPERTY
City Manager Cowden advised the Shasta County Board of Realtors had appointed
Mra Harold Finkler of the Shascade Realty as exclusive listing agent for the sale
of the City Hall property. The letter from John Alward�; secretary af the Shasta
County Board of Realtors states: "In consideration of the exclusive listing Mr. ,�G;G
Finkler agrees to use diligence in procuring a purchaser, and individual members
of the board who may find a buyer will make their offers through the Shascade
Realty office. " � - , � �
Mr. Finkler , speaking from the floor, made formal request for the exclusive
listing. Terms of the Standard Listing Contract were: . Sale price $47, 500. 00,
Terms, cash to seller, 6°�o Real Estate Commission, with exclusive l�isting for
120 dayse : . . ' . . . _ . `
MOTION: �Vlade by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Cou�ncilrriari Ful�kertli that
Harold Finkler of the Shasca�de Realty be designated as exclusive listing agent
for the sale of the city hall pr-operty, and the Mayor be authorized to-sign� said
listing contract on behalf of the Citym � The Vote: Unanimous A�y�es,
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(Councilman Simons was excused from the meetingat this time, to-attend another
meeting. �
ORDINANCE - Police Patrols and Watchmen " �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, �seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that the
full reading of Ordinance No. 629 be waived, and the City Attorney be directed
to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. •
MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Kelly, seconded by C'ouneilman Fulke�rth that �
Ordinance No. 6Z9 be adopted, -an�pordinanc,e relating to Police Patrols and Watch-
men within the City of R.edding, and requirements theref�r. `Z�G
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth; •Kelly, Pu�ryea:r and Fleharty � � - �
Noes Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - �Simoris �
Ordinance No. 629 on file in the office of the Gity Clerk,� � - = � � • '
ORDINANC.E - Traffic Regulations on State Highways �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
Ordinance No. 630 be adopted, an ordinance amendi_ng the Municipal Code of the
City of Redding relating to the approval by the Department of Public Works of � j��
the State of California for traffic regulations on State Highways. �
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulker,th, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty �
Noes: Cou�cilmen - None )
Absent: Councilmen - Simons
Ordinance:No•,- 630 on� file,in.the office .of the Ctity Clerk. , . . ,
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RESOLUTION - Granting Easement to P. G. & E.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by.Councilman Kelly that
Resoluztion No. 2658 be_ adopted,, a, resolution granting easement on City property
to the Pacific Gas and Electric Coxnpany, . . . _
Voting was as follows: _
�j/� Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and F��harty . .
Noes: C�uncilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen -,Simons
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Resolution No. Z658 on file in the office of the City Clerk,� ,. „_ , . .
(Easement Highway 99 at Parkview Avenue)
RESOLUTION - Alley Abandonment South Street. „ . , , , , ,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that ,
Resolution No. 2659 be..adopted,,.a r.esolution declaring.intention to vacate and
close up a portion of South Street,be,tween East and Continental Stree,ts in the
City of Redding, County of S,has,ta,. 5tate of California.
����� Voting was as follows: , - , .,
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty .
� Noes: Councilxnen - None
Ab s ent: C ouncilmen -. 5imorrs,. . , , , � -
Resolution No� 2659 on,file in the offic.e o,f the, City Clerk. , , .. ,
(Public Hearing date January 18, lg6o 7:30 P.M. ) , . ,.
REQUEST REFUND .OF OVERPAYMENT - Utilities � ;
City Attorney Coshow. recommended the payment to the Safewa_y Store of -
$4, 319. 96, this being a refund of overpyament�for utilities for a three year_
period due to inaccurate, reading of:the meter. ;
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(Memo to the City Council from Water Department Superintendent and Director
of Finance, dated December 17, 1959 on file in the office of the City Clerk) ;
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RESOLUTION - Opposing Federal Taxation of Municipal Bonds & Income
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth,: seconded by, Councilman Kelly that ,
Resolution No. 2660 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
> Redding _oppo,sing Federal taxation of 'interest pa.id _on Municipal Bonds and
� / � Federal Taxation of Municipal Income. , . ,
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty ,
Noes: Councilmen - None „ � ,�, , . ,,�t ,
Absent: Councilmen - Simons '
Resolution No, 2660 on file in the office of the City Clerk..
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RESOLUTION - Approving 2nd Supplemental Memo of Agreement ,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
Resolution Noe 2661 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of,th�_ City of
Redding adopting budget and approving second supplemental memorandum of
•� y� Agreement for expenditure of Gas ,Tax.Allocation for Major ,City. Streetso , �
,�`� Voting was as follows: , :
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth,,.Kelly,, Puryear and�.Fl,eharty ,
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Simons
Resolution No. 2661 on file in the office of the City Clerk. :
(Parkview Avenue Reopening at Highway 99 - additional funds required) .
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CONTRACT - Del Mar Avenue Sewer
MOTION: Made by Councilxnan Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that
.h`f� Mayor Fleharty be authorized to sign Agreement with Jess Hogg and Son for
the construction of the Del Mar Avenue Sewer. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Communications
1. Louis J. Kroeger & Associates and Griffenhagen and Associates announce �y�%
formation of Griffenhagen-Kroeger, Inc.
2. Shasta County Economic C,}mmission Minutes of November 23, 1959 `��7 `
3. `IC:GCNC - Minutes of December meeting held in Redding and announcement / 77
of next rrieeting to be held in Cottonwood, January 19, 1960
4. Alcoholic Beverage Control Application - Public Market, corner Beverly � �� •
Drive and H�ighway 44. Owners: Frank, Jacob and Erma Birkland
5. Statement by Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Ass'n. John Reginato, General /-y/
Manager�, to Congressman H. T, Johnson, on December 15th.
There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Fulkerth, sec�nded
by Councilman Kelly the meeting was adjourned for the balance of this year, •
APPROVED:
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Cit}� Clerk
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