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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1956-02-20 �� City Council, Reguiar Meeting C�ouncil Chambers, City Hall R.edding, California - February 20, `1956 8:00 P,M. ' _ _ � _ � . , _ � The Rever�erid Wesley Gosliorn,` Chaplain t� the C�unciT, gave the invocatian, , _ _ �_ . � _ � , The meeting�was called t�o`order by Mayor Fleharty and upon rfl11 call the foll�owirig c�unciimen were present; Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleh`arty, City Attorney Cibula and�City Manager Cowden were also�present, ' � COR.RECTIQN TO MINUTES The foll�flwi_ng omissian ta the rriinutes �f the preyious meeting �of � ��� February 6th.was n�ted by the City Clerk: Public Hearing 8;30 P;M, Pr�posed 5treet Improvements on east side of Willis Street from G�ld • t� Placer Street, and the f�rmation of an assessment district. There were�no pr�tests frflm the fl�oor, n�r written protests �ori this prap-�osed project. Mayor Fleharty continued the Public .Hearing until - the next regular meeting of the City Council, February 20th, MINUTES - APPROVA�. MOT.ION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, sec�nded by Councilman � Simons tliat the minutes �f February 6th, as amended, be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. Moti�n carried. ' RESTORATION OF TIGER FIELD : � �� Mr. Riehard F. Anders�on, Secretary to the Board of Direct�rs., Redding Tigers, ,Inc. , requested that consider.ation be given to , the problem of restoring Tiger Field t� such conditi�n that the little - and adult baseball leagues may orga�aize and continue their schedules ' � as they have in the past. � � Rec�m:nendati�n No. 1 - Camplete restorati�on of the grandstand, fence andlocker-r�om facilities. - Recflmmendation Na. 2 - Demolition of burned structure with. the erection of temporary bleachers, repair of fence and installation of adequate shower and lavatory facilities. � _ , � _ Mr. Daniel S. Carlt�n, speaking from the floar, stat ed the formulation ' af pragrams, the scheduling of the financing and commitments of the variaus leagues rendered it necessary to have an answer as so�fln as possible whether Tiger Field would be ready f�r the coming baseball season, ' � v . Councilman Simons advised that settlement had not been made by.the insurance company, hflwever, the adjuster was due in Redding the latter part of February and funds for restflration wauld then be available. MOTION: Made by Cmuncilman Aritliony, seconded by Councilman Simflns that the City Manager be authoriz.ed to conduct a detailed survey for the restoration.of. Tiger Field so that it can be used this coming baseball season, and to proceed with the restoration, advertising for bids as necessary, � Voting was as follows; � ` Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty. . Noes: Councilmen - None - Absent: Councilmen - Nane � . � � , . � .. � ,:.���� Renewal of Contract Sfluthwest Airways .. ��� Under date of February 6th, City Manager Cowden subrnitted in detail �'Sugge,sted renewal of contract at Redding M�znicipal Airport.�etween Southwest Airway's Cflmpany and Lhe City af Redding." MOT.ION: 1Vlade by Councilman Holyfield, sec�onded by C�uncilman Sim�ns that the City ManagerYs recommendations be appr�ved, and contract r�enewed with Southwest Airways under terms and conditions as itemized by the City Manager, ` V�ting was as follows: ' ' Ayes: Councilmen - Anthbny, Ho lyfield, Simon§, Smith and v . � Fl�liarty Noes; C�ouncilmen - N�one Absent; Councilinen = 1V�one Redding 1Vlunicipal C�ffee Shop Mrs. R. A. J�ohn'ston, owner�, submitted a complete list of-all equip- �� � • ment currently at the Redding Munici�al Coffee Sho�, and offered it for sale to �he city at the pri�ce of $550. 00, plus sales tax. �M-OTION: Made by Councilman 'Smith, secanded by Councilman Anthony that the City of Redding d� not purchase equipment at the Re.ddirig Municipal Airport C�offee Shopo The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � �� , Request for Establishment of Grades ' Mr. "McKinn�n, City �ngineer, requested that a Public Hearing be � � �r� h-eld ta esta�lish official �grade's on tYie following streets: 1. Sou`th St. (Old Placer) from Qak St, to Mesa St. � 3� 2. PIeasant St. from South St. t,o "Placer St. r 3. Ridge Drive fr�m the sou�h limits of Wooc�lawn Street to a point ��p 1900 ft. -northerly ` 4.: Wofldlawn Sireet from the center lirie of Ridge Drive to.a paint ' � �/ � 30.0 ft. easterly � � 5. Waushara Ave. from the center line flf Ridge Drive to a poirit �. �� 300 ft. easterly - 1VIOTION: Made by C�uncilnian Simons, seconded by Councilmari ' Hfllyfield that Public Hearing fln the establishment of grades�as . � outlined be set for March 19th. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Re Pr�oposed Subdivision Ordinance (Street Widths) � � � Mr. Jack Butler, managing director of the Redding Chamber �f C�mmeree, in a c�m�nunication dated February 3rd and acting �sn the request of 1VIr, Frank Magaldi, Realtor, stated it was the recommendation mf the Boar'd �of `Directors �f the Redding Chamber of C�mznerce that th'e Planning Camrriission and the �ity. Council re= ' 5tudy that portion of the 'sub'division ordinance wherein "it is required that new subdivisions provide 60 ft, righ:ts af way with 40" ft� �f paving ' on all streets, � � � Mra Sig.Kriegsman, Chairman of the Planning Comrnissi�n, under ' date flf February 13th advises that the Planning:Commission after due consideration of all facts involved, felt that it is right to con- tinue the requirement of 60 ft. for all minor streets `in the propo'sed subdivision ordinance; � Re Proposed Zonirig Ordinance ��� A'Resoluti�on, signed by Vice Chairman N, F. �Eastlund' of the Planning Commissi�n, states` "tliat the annexed copy of the proposed..z�ning map - � r�presents and is the f'inal zoning map prop�sed f�or the City`'of Reddiri'g as the same is referred� t�o in Section 1301. 2 �f the prop�sed'zoning � " r ordinance for the City of Redding. t0 ' ` ' �� ,5 VARIANCE REQUE5T - B„ W, Sc�ott ��� MOT'ION: Ma�le��y C";ou���^��1%n;�n� :��,ahony, seconded by Cfluncilman.Sim�;_is ,, that the recommenda�ion �f:the Planning. C�mmission be accepted', arid variance request af B, W. 5cott, 1818 Ninth St, t�o ��cupy xoom adjacent to gar'age for living quarters, be denied. The V�te: Unanimpus Ayes. , < e � . REQUEST .FQR 1VIOD.IFYING HANGAR. - Bent�on Airfield : `�'� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Anthony '' : that the recornmendations of the City Manager be accepted, and C. M. McDflnald Logging Com�a�y be granted permissi�n to rev.amp the hangar at Benton Airfield ta make available greater space, modification expense io be barne by them� T.he Vote: Unanim�us Ayes�, � REPORT ON BID�.OPENING , � d�- 10, 000 ft. capper tubing, Water Department 9 Transforrn�ers, Electrical Department . . �` �'3 City Mana�ger Cowden reported that bids had been opened 10:00. a,m� Febs 20th, h�wever analysis had not been cflm�leted. This matter'was deferred : pendirig recammendati�ons of the City Manager. . SUBMITTAL O.F ESTIMATES City Manage=r C�wden recQmmended appraval of the folYowing estim�;te: Jv � #103`-E Gerlinger's Foundry & Machine Shop - Est. of Cost: + $513, 77 , MOT:ION: Made by Councilman Holyfie�d, seconded by Counc�Tman - Simflns that Est, NoQ 103-E, electric service to Gerlinger�s F�oundry . . and Malchine Sh�p be approved as submittede Voting was as f�llows;. , ; Ayes: C�uncilmen - Anth�ony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Eleharty. � Noes: Co�ncilmen - None � _ Absent; Councilmen - None . _ � < < � -� City Manager C�wden recommended approval �f the f�ollowing estimate; , � ? �� + #29-W Extension water line t�o City Park - Est, of C�ost: . $7, 833* 38 MOTION: Made by Counc�lman Holyfield, seconded by C�uncilman Si;m�ons _ that Estimate No, 29-W be approved, subject to the re-evaluati�n that line size is adequate fQr the develapment �f the are.a , and t�ie approval of expenditures f�r the financing_of� this prflject be in accordanee with the recommendatiari.of the Water Committee, ,. Voting: was as follows; � _. _._.. _ , , , , , _ � � Ayes: Cou,ncilmen -..Anthony, Holyfield, Sirn�ons, Smith and�Fleharty _ Noes: • Gauncilrnen - None Absent: � Councilmen - �None ;� , � „ „ ` _ _ � � .._ , � __ _ .. RE.QUEST FOR�;CHAN,GE.I1V. 1,9:54;DELINQUEN,T T,AX ROL,�L, � �j �_ C;ity Attorney Cibula advised that the r`equest_ �f Mr,s;- Fancher for,assess- � ment change on the 1954 delinquent tax,rall had already;b.een taken �car.e of by. Resolution. , ._ _ � � REQU�ST.F.9R GANCELi,ATION`OF 19.5.6-57 TAXES � _ . _. ,_ ,_ �_ . %/ � � Mr. Chas. V. B•aily, Ass�t. District Right �of Way Agent f�or the Divisi�on of ; Highways, reques`ted cancellati�on of both installments of the 1956-57 taxes an a p�ortion of Lot 1, Block, 7,:.Breslauer Additifln, purchased by them from J. T. � and R�se Thatcher. City Attorney�Cibula advised that_no action was necessary by_the cfluncil for cancellation �f these_taxes, v � MUNICIPAL ELECTION - April 10, 1956 v _ _ MOTIQN: Made b�y Gfluncilman Simons, seconded by C:ouncilman Holyfield vL-�� that Re,sflluti�on No. 2Q00 be,_adopted-; res�luti�on.appointing el.ection officers • �4�� I ' �/� RE HO.LIDAYS - .City of Redding..Em�loyees City Attorney deferred submittal of a Res�lution declaring holidays f�or City of Redding: empl�yees, ' ' , REPORT ON EXTEN.SION.'OF LQCUST AVE;; 102� Deferred.by the City Ati.orney. < < < . � LE`ASE -;.KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL ('''Little League" °Ball Park) ,� � City Att�orney Cibula advised that.farmer lease of the Kiwanis Inter- "� � nati�nal, � s.ponsars of the "Little League" called,f�or right t�o use a. porti�on flf Sauth City Park 300 x 300 ft. , however, actually only 220 x 300 ft. was needed, New lease is. �on land. actually used, 220 x 300 ft, _ MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Holyfield, sec�onded by C�ouncilman � . Anth�ny that Lease with Redding C.lub` of Kiwanis Internati�nal, spflnsors � �f the "Little League" be. appr�ved, and Mayor be authorized,ta sign on � behalf �f the City. The V�ate; Unanim�us Ayes. - LEASE - Shasta-Cascade W�nderland Ass'n. (Tflurist Center) � �/ MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by G�uncilrnan Smitn that Lease with the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Ass'n. cavering T1ourist Center, :South City Park, be appr�ved and the.May�ur be authorized to ° � sign on behalf of the City. The V�te; Unanimpus Ayes-. � , RE GARBAGE :C.QNTRACT - Jim Hemsted MOTION: Made b}r Councilm�.n Simon-s, seconded �hy Counciln�.an Smith �� � to �.pprove Agreement with Jim Hemsted re garbage c�llecti�on, and the May�r be auth�rized to sign said agreement �n behalf of the Citye The V�te; Unanimous Ayes:� _ . r _. , ' ` .. ;` SURVEY RE PROPQSED .CIVIC.CENTER PROGR.AM � � �� C�ouncilman Simons advised that it w�ould be necessary for council.to take ' ,,, action of s�me kind in the irnmediate future .with regard t� their� recom- . . ._ mendati�ns f�r a prop�sed site for the National Guard Armoryo � . . . ,,�y NlOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Sim�flns, secondcd by C�uncilrnan Anthony < < < that C:ity �Planner Geo, Brenner be autkarized to begin�an.imrnediate : survey on a civic center site and to subiriit his .r-ecommeridations to the Ci�r-Council not later than the sec�nd meeting in March� The Vote; Unanimous Ayes,,, Council requested Mr. S.renner to consult with the Planning:Commission � an.d the F,orward Redding C�mmitteeA P.�.00LAMATIQN - 1956 Easter Seal for Crippled Children f �- g MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Sim�ns, sec�onded by Cfluncilman H�lyfield. < < �. that the May�or be authorized to sign Proclamation urging all citizens to give generous supp�ort t� the 1956 Easter Seal carnpaign for crippled children, The Vote: Unanimous Ayesp Communications �.� S r' 1, Estimate #102-E .- Olive & Gold Est, of Cost:, $443,06 - � ' �y �; 2, Digest of Sewerage Enabling Acts of the State �f Calif. (1955) � / � 3, Inter-County. Chambers of Commerce report an monthly meeting � �`�' ' Ariders�n � ' � .-Interim repflrt �n findings on present school situation * ': . Ther.e .being no furthe�r"business, it was m�ved by Cauncilrnan Smith, seconded by C�ouricilman Anthony that the meeting be adj�urned til ;00 ' R�fo day, , - February 27th, with a joint dinner m�eeting t�o be h d i e ng.^ ; Commission ��,t- 6;30 P.Mtl G�olden Eagle Hotel. V� . yAues°. �,, APPRO.VED: _ , ' A e st: ' � ;i::�' 2. (a) The city extend water mains to the subdivision : {b) The subdivider install the in=tract.water system in acc�ordance with city specificati�ns. The City to reimburse � the subdivider the differenee between the cost of installation : . snd the $1, 50 per front foot of lot on a five year payment plan, 3. Tlae electrical service willbe installed by�the city as per . ' letter t� Frank�Magaldi � � - , C,ity. Attorney Cibula stated it was his opinion the City is no.t committed t� the $l0 50 per fr�ont fo�ot charge t� take wate.r across-the ri.ver; that the City has n� obligation to an area legally not, as yet, in the Cityo . • _ RE VILLAGE SUB�DIVISION / �,., 1. Water Service � �b MOT.ION: Made by Cfluneilman Holyfield; 'seconded by Councilman Smith that because initial request was made for water on a front foot b'asis� in Oct�ber, 1955, and verb`al coinmittment was made- at that time, the City of Redding'will furnish water• service to the Village Subdivision Unit NaB 1 on the basis of� $°1, 5D p'er -front foot, with th�e understandirig this pertains orily t�o Unit-No',. 1 of the Village Subdivision and no committments are made-`as`to circumstances or considerations under which water service will be .extended t�n ariy �the'r unit of this subdivision, � Voting was as follflws; ' � Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfiel�d, Sirn�ons, Smitli and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � � � Absc�nt; Councilmen - N�one 2, . Curb & .Gutter East 'side of Washington Avee It was the rec�ommendation of the City Engineer that concrete curb and gutter be constructed on the East side of Washington Avenue, in order that paving w�ould be firmly held. Mr, Wm, Adams, Engineer for the Village Subdivisi�n, rec�ommended an alternate plan of•asphaltic mix due to the fact this is the �ppasite side of the street fr�m the subdivisifln, - MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, sec�onded by, Cauncilman � Holyfield that authorizati�n be given f�or the use nf hot piant miX for curbs on East side of Washington Avenue, Village Subdivisi�n, - Vflting.was as follows: Ayes: Gouncilmen - Anthany, Holyfie�d•, Simflns, Smith Noes: C�uncilmen - Fleharty Absent: C`�ouncilme� - None , � ; 3o Sewer Liries City Engineer McKinnon advised that many cities have adapted the • 8 inch minimum size far sanitary sewers, and it was his recom- mendation an 8 inch: sewer Tine be install-ed.in th�e Village Sub- divisi�n with an additi�nal tw�o foot drflp in depth .�f the line, City ta participate in the difference of cost between what=it would cost and what the City. wants, MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith;��seconded=by Cotm:cilman- Holyfield that the. City of Redding pay, for the. additional twa (2) feet �of excavation in the depth of the sewer-line .�of the Village . Subdivision, and further pay t�ie difference�betw.een the 8t0 sewer � line and size line 'as, required �over �and beyarid the 8tD linea , Voting.was as foll�ows: � ��a�.�� .:, ��:};�;. mises immediately n�orth of the Sacr.amento River Bridgeo Attention was ealled tfl the damage du�'in� the rec:ent storm to at least six units. of the motel, affecting the fl��r, rugs and.lin�leum, and that "there well ma,.y be further trauble with the fla�ring and damage inti the underpinning �f the premises. L�oss �of revenue is resulting from this s.ituation sinee Mr,`H�ok has been required to refrain fr�m ' utilizing,these motel units beeause �f conditi�n �f disrepair, " The lette-r continues "We are informed that this matter has been pre- vi,ously called to the City's atten"tifln and it is c�riceded that there is an inadequate dra,inage culvert adjaeent't�o the Manhattan M�tel pre- mises which pr�oduces the unfavorable drainage problem, The 5treets seem t�o be now designed s�o as ta make the collecti�n system at the mfltel �remises and the culvert facilities are not adequate to handle the l�oad, �' ' ` It was requested the City Engineer prepare estimate af cost f�or temp�orary relief, and the City Att�rney c�nfer with Mro Carlton and rep�rt back to the city c�ouncii, � C�uncilrria.n Smith recflmmended the cutting of an open temp�rary ditch acrflss city pr�perty and drain-excess water into �the park. � RE RIDGE DR.IVE SUBDIVISIQN - Pr��osed Street Im�ravements oZ�s A.letter fr�m D�niel So Carlton dated Fei�ruary. 23rd,, �requested that City advise their interiti�n with regards t�o the installati�on �of streets and gutter�s in the Ridge Drive Subdivisifln �on pr�perty awned by Glenn Shaok and William Tyrell. Attenti�on was calTed to an Agree- ment betw:een the City and these men regarding this pr�posed-improve- ment, and that a substantial payment on the construction price had been paid, Gity Engineer McKinn�on submi`tted an estimate of c�st �n impr�ving a p�ortion �of Ridge Drive, Waushara Avenue and Woadlawn Street, in the t�tal sum of $29, 7810 OOo Estimated cast of this work �n which pr�ject was �riginally set up was in the to.tal sum ,nf $11, 569v 53. • . Action �n this request was d�ferred pending a conference �f the City Att�rney and City Engineer vvith Mr, Carlton. ' PROPOSED REDRAFTII�G OF ORDINANCE .No. 455-A � j/j The City Attorney was auth�rized tfl redraft the Street Improvem�nt Ord, N�, 455-A tfl �rovide for the elimination of the $10. 00 fee when'lien is filed, substituting the actual cost �f the service feeo _ RE ;OFF�ST.REET PARKIlVG PROBLEMS � �`� 37- 1, Pi-ne St: 5chool Site` � Anc,ommunication from Randall J. PreseTigh, District Attorney, advised Mr. Cowden that title to the Pine Streec schoal pr��e'rty was vested in the Ga7��n' S�h�oal District under date of Sept. 1, . 1873 and �rovision of the deed provided: "Said _aropericy tb r�e used for school and kindred ' purposes, otherwise this deed'will be null and void. " He adds '�The Redding Sehool District has superseded the original authority flf the Canon Scho;ol District, alth�ough this office does not have pr�of of the merger, c�ns�olidation; unification, or what- ever th� case may be. " < \ 1 It was-the conelusion, after legal research, tliat the Red�ding 'Sch�al° District was in a �ositi�n to transfer th'e' entire legal''�wne.rshi�'flf this pr�,�erty to the City. of Redding in the event that b�oth _sides were willing.