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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1956-01-03City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers, City Hall Redding, California January 3rd, 195.6 8:00 P.M. The Reverend Wesley H. Goshorn, Chaplain to the City Council, gave. the in- vocation. - ' The meeti Ing.was called to order by Mayor Fleharty and upon. roll call the follow- ing councilmen were present Anthony, Holyfi:eld, Smith and Fleharty. Absent: Councilmaln Simons, City Manager Cowden and City Attorney Cibula were also present. MINUTES I- PREVIOUS MEETINGS MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Smith that the minutes of, the regular meeting of December -19th and -?,the adjourned -meeting of December28th-'be approved as- mailed to each of the councilmen. Motion carried. RE PROPOSED ANNEXATION - Rancho Park Addition Mr. Frank Magaldi, speaking from the floor, requested council approval of a letter to be written to the Federal Housing Administration and:the Veterans Bureau, advising't'hat subject to the annexation of this territory to the City of Redding, the City will furnish fire protection; electricity and sewage for the,Rancho Park Addition. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a letter to the Federal Housing. Adminis- tration ailid the Veterans, BUT eau, advising that, subject to the annexation of this area to thel City of Redding, the City will furnish fire -protection,. electricity and sewage for the Rancho Park Addition, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.- It yes. It was requested that before letter was sent to Mr. Magaldi for transmittal, that all counci lmen present give their unanimous approval to its content. Public Hearing date on the annexation of the Rancho Park Addition had previously been set for 8:30 P. M. January 3rd. Subsequently,- date was set for February 6th, 1956. There were no persons present, nox any letters received, the City Clerk stated, protesting this proposed annexation to the City of Redding. COMMUNICATIONS Petition -.for Rose Ave. Street, Improvements y �J A preliminary petition from property owners on Rose Avenue between Eureka Way and Shasta Street for the construction of street improve- ments was submitted for ,council consideration. City Engineer McKinnon advised that owners of more than 25% of the property fronting on the street had signed the petition. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare estimate of cost and final petitii n for street improvement of Rose Avenue' between Eureka Way and Shasta Street under Ordinance No. 455-A. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. City Attorney Cibula advised that he would, submit a draft of the proposed amending Ordinance for street improvement at the next meeting of the City council. Re Alley Improvement Rear Block 118, Gaxden-_Olivia A communication dated January 3rd .from City Engineer McKinnon .advised Req The 1. u;est for Tree Removal City- Manager recommended the removal. of the following trees: 8 trees on Calif. St. in front of Empire. Hotel and`in'-front of- 1259 California ,St. (Requested by .owner) 2. 1 3. 3 tree in front of Lots 22 & 23 Block 3, Calif. St. (Agreeable to owner) trees at SW corner of Shasta & Market Streets (Requested by owner) MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by: councilman Anthony that the recommendations of. the City Manager be.approved; and permission granted for the removal of trees as itemized abov:e. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council was unanimous in their opinion that the City Manager and the City Engineer would determine at whose expense trees would be removed; if diseased, or hazardous, the city should bear the costs. Request for Lowering of Curb City Manager Cowden recommended the lowering and repairing of curb / north side.of Tehama Street, between Market.,St, and alley on north side, in westerly direction. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the City Manager be authorized to repair and lower curbs on north side of Tehama Street, between Market St. and alley, in westerly direction. Voting.was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen. - Simons Resolutions Authorizing Transfer of Funds Resolution No. 1968 - that sum of $500. 00 be transferred from Unappropriated Reserve to City Manager Salaries Resolution No. 1969 - that sum of $3, 468. 00 be transfer.r.ed fromFinance and Accounting Dept. Salaries to Electric and.Water Division Resolution No. 1970 - that sum of $200. 00 be transferred from Unappropriated Reserve to Parks and Playground Capital Resolution No. 1971 that sum of $703 79 be transferred from Unappropriated Reseri e to General Fund Swimming Pool Capital MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Anthony that Resolutions No. 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971 be adopted. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen .- None Absent: Councilmen - Simons. Resolutions No. 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971 on file in the. office of the City Clerk.l- Willis Street' Improvements Mrs. Louise Faucher,. City Treasurer, ;Edvised_that payment by 75% of the / property owners on the east side of Willis I., Street between Placer and Gold Street had been received on the proposed street improvement', project. It was requested that cost estimate on this project be, submitted. RESOLUTION - Re Pool Fire Apparatus ✓�� MOTION: Made by .Councilman. Anthony, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution N6. i973 be:adopted, resolution, authorizing execution of Agreement for the furnishing of personnel and Civil Defense State pool fire apparatus for the co'mbating.of forest and watershed fires. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simons Resolution No. 1973 on file in.the office of:the City Clerk. RE PRIVATE PARK - O. David Scrimshire City Attorney Cibula advised that it was the recommendation of the Recreation - Parks Commission that payment of $70.00 be made to reimburse O. David Scrimshire for the u,se of grounds owned by him as .a private park during the year 1955, (this amount in payment for the use of electricity) . Mayor Fleharty requested the City Attorney to negotiate and report to the -City Council regarding any action to be taken for the year 1956, with regards to the payment for use of the electricity and the placing of the City of Redding as an additional insured. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the City Manager be authorized to pay $70.00 to O. David Scrimshire as ; compensation for electricity used during the year 1955.; Voting was as follows: Ayes:" Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen - Simons PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE & POLICIES /0 ts Mayor Fleharty stated that January 16th there will be informal. discussion on the subdivision ordinance and policies relating to the payment.of cost of certain public works to be constructed in conjunction with new subdivisions, as recommended by the City Engineer. RE WATER FEES - Sunset Terrace Subdivision 1-30 It was requested that the City Manager contact Tom Woods, subdivider of the Sunset Terrace Subdivision, regarding the adjustment of water connection fee charges and that a copy of the analysis of previous actions by Mr.' Woods and the City of Redding accompany any letter written. RE SALES & USE TAX 13�1 City Manager Cowden advised. that a Public meeting will be held within the next few weeks regarding the sales and'use tax, the City Attorney, Mr. Ritch, Finance Officer and. Mrs. Fancher, Tax Collector,to participate in the panel discussion. Communications 1. Letter of .appreciation for Redding's Christmas tree - Larson, of Portland, Oregon 2. Est. No., 99-E 1256 Pleasant St. Est. Cost: $417.69 3. Relinquishment of State Highway north City limits 4. Survey of Direct Utilization of Water .Waste 1955 L. J. and Mrs. /%J There being no further business,it was moved by Councilma by Councilman Anthony that the meeting be adjourned. i . c APPROVED: Ate st:---- ayor /Os I� yfield, seconded Recommendations of the Airport Committee Dr. R.. W. Thomas, chairman of the Airport Committee, in 'a report dated January 12th, advised of the lack of- hangar space available, particularly at the Benton Field, and, recommended•the building of ten more .key hangars for single engine planes, four additional hangars for twin engine aircraft, all of metal, semi portable construction, at the southwest side of Benton Field. It was further recommended an.airport manager be employed for both B.enton and the Municipal Airport; that a field trip be made with in- terested persons to study possible sites that might be utilized for the relocation of the Benton Airfield. Mayor Fleharty deferred action on this recommendation -pending arrival of the City Planning Director February 1st. It was requested this item be placed on the agenda for February 6th. Variance .Request - R. C. Spaid % : / MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted, -and variance granted to R. C. Spaid to construct miniature golf course .150' x 250' Thames Drive, Kutras Riverside Subdivision on property now zoned R-2. Voting was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen. - None Absent: Councilmen - None Tree Removal Request / v2 It was requested by both Walter H. Finn and Clark R. Nye that per- mission be granted for the removal of two ash trees situated on the south side of Tehama St,. between sidewalk and curb, in front of 1753 Tehama St. An office building is to be constructed at this location, necessitating the removal of the house located on this property. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the request of Clark R. Nye and Walter H. Finn be approved, and permission granted for the removal of two trees in front of 1753 Tehama Street, all expense to be borne by them. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Re Bids - Street Lighting Equipment � v MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and bid on Street Lighting Equipment be awarded to the General Electric Supply Company, in the total amount of $4, 8.70. 67. Voting was as follows: Ayes Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes-: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolutions Authorizing Transfer of Funds Resolution No. 1975 - that sum of $70. 00 be transferred from 1.2's" '� S Unappropriated Reserve to Gen. Fund - Scrimshire Park Resolution No. 1976 - that sum of $75. 00 be transferred .from Unapprop- riated Reserve to Salaries, City Treasurer & Tax' Collector Resolution No. 1977 that sum of $1, 500.00 be transferred from Planning Commission Salary Account to Planning Commission Professional & _Consulting Service Account Resolution No. 1978 - that sum. of $225.00 be transferred from Unapprop- riated Reserve to Planning Commission, Printing & Publishing Clair A. Hill Recommended -formation of overall 774 Loma Street asse-s-sment district - Councilman ,Jos. Smith Stated drainage from Redding Heights 835 Loma Street causes problem. Recommended formation of ''package deal" for all improvements subsequent to sub- mittal of sewer survey by Hill & Associates Councilman W. D. Simons Recommended mass meeting of Benton residents to obtain -information regarding formation of asse-ssment district Manuel Garcia Approved the establishment of 765 Loma Street ' grades for entire -tract I . Walter K. Gaslin -Protested 677 Coronado Street ` It was moved by Councilman Smith that the Public Hearing on the establish-_ ment of grade on Loma Street and Coronado Street be discontinued for ninety days, pending preliminary plans to secure cost estimate on the formation .of an assessment district. This motion was amended by Councilman Simons. that grade establishment be delayed indefinitely on Loma and Coronado Streets, but both motion and amended motion were withdrawn. Mayor Fleharty set Wednesday, January 25th, as the date fox the joint meeting of residents of the Benton Tract and Redding Heights area to meet with the : Council, City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer to discass plans for the formation of an assessment district. Tentative location - Pipe Street: School. (Location Sequoia Street School, permission received 1/17/56) MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Simons that the Public Hearings on the establishment of grade on Loma Street and Coronado Street be delayed a maximum of ninety (90) days in order that the people of the Benton Tract and the Redding Heights area have an opportunity to start program on the formation of an assessment district. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony,. Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: - Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None MOTION Made by C'auncilman Smith, -seconded by Councilman Anthony that the City Engineer be authorized to cut streets on: side.s to drain lots on any and all streets in Benton Tract for the temporary relief to the water_ situation, upon written authorization of all property owners involved. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. /Y/ ' PUBLIC HEARING - Establishment of Grade Willis Street -I 7`' Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing on the establishment of grade Willis Street from Gold to Placer Streets.-- Mr. treets. Mr. Richard Cordi, 1845 Willis St., was advised by City Engineer McKinnon that the present grade to be established would tie in with the previous grade. Mr. Thatcher, owning property on Willis Street, was advised that w`prk., on the east side of Willis Street would be done in the very near future. 1 PROPOSED CHANGES ORDINANCE No.. 455A City Attorney Cibula submitted a letter dated January 16th to all councilmen giving recommendations re the amending of Ordinance No. 455A, Street Improvements. RE WATER FEES - Sunset Terrace Subdivision City Attorney submitted to council "Memorandum for Record" with respect to the collection of connection fees by the City of Redding in Sunset Terrace Subdivision. He-summarizes,as follows: 1. The City of Redding has paid Mra � Woods everything the City has been obligated to pay through agreement, written or verbal or otherwise. 2. Mr. Woods states the water mains in Units 1, 2 and 8, Sunset Terrace Subdivision belong to the City. (Bill of. Sale for Units 2 and 8 will be executed by Mr.- Woods) 3a Connection fee status: Unit 1: _Lots are subject to payment of connection fee _. Units 2 and 8: No connection fees are chargeable Unit ¢#3 will be investigated, and further report will be made. WILLIS STREET IMPROVEMENTS MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution No. 1980 be adopted, Resolution of intention to do certain proposed street. improvement work and to form assessment district (Willis Street). Voting.was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 1980 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 9� ORDINANCE RE WATER CONNECTION FEE CHARGES 7� City Attorney Cibula submitted for council consideration an Ordinance pertaining to connection charges for the privileges of connection to the City water system by raising the connection charge per front foot and changing administrative procedure. It was requested this be placed on the agenda for the meeting of February 6th. RE PROPOSED ANNEXATION - Rancho Park Addition Mr. Frank Magaldi, subdivider of Rancho Park Addition, requested council approval that a letter be written to Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Bureau advising that City will furnish water to the Rancho Park Addition. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that the City Manager be authorized to write a letter advising that the City of Redding will be furnishing water to the Rancho Park Addition, should this territory be annexed to the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. EMPLOYMENT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT MANAGER f ,MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield / SZ that Bud Pedigo be employed as manager of the Redding Municipal Airport at a. salary of $300.00 per month, commencing. February 1st, and that the additional amount of $50.00 over the budgeted figure for this position be transferred from Unappropriated Reserve. Voting was as follows: Aye s; Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and. Fleharty Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen - None RE ,DRAINAGE Highway 99N .j) MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that