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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1956-03-05 � .� � !�'8:r: �� � City Council, Regular Meeting C�uncil-Chambers, City Hall Redding, Calif�rnia - March 5th, 1956 8:00` P.1VI. , � . . The Reveren'd Wesley G,ashflrn, Chaplain ta the City Council, gave the invocati�on, ' - - • � ' The meeting was called to �order by May�r Fleharty with the foll�owing �couricilmen present: >-Anth�ny, �Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty, Absent: C�uricilman Simans; also pr.esent were Cit� Mana,ger Cowden and City • Att�orney, Cibula, MINUTE5 - PREVIOUS MEETING� � ' MOTION: Made by Gouncilm�.n Holy-field, 2nd by Councilm�.n Anthony- - �that the minut�s of th.e previous meeting �f February ZOth and the ad- - journed meeting of February 27th be approved as mailed to each of the cfluncilmen. The V�te: . Unanimous Ayes. � PROTEST - R.. IV�m Kennicott � �i� '�� Mr. R. M. Kennicott, speaking as a citizen, . asked council if a policy had been set .regarding s.treets, sidewalks, curbs and guti,ers, and im- provements, stating that as a subdivider he.had endeav�red to live up to the specifications set by the City Engineer. P.ar.ticular attention was directed t�o council action at their last meeting by permitting the sub- divider of the Village Subdivision the use flf an asphaltic barrier for curb on the east side of Washington Street. � Mayor Fleharty advised the east side of Washington Street was not in the Village Subd�vision, but was flwned b�,r annther individual; that the use of � asphaltic barrier was a standard used by the State Highwa�r D,epartment on many of their roadways. � � RE TRAFFIC .- Kutras Tract /� S� Mr. Cre�orge Kutras spoke regarding future consideration for the develop- ment of a street ta relieve traffic and the pressure of c�mmercial transportatian fr�m the north half of Kutras Tract; suggestian was made. tfl have a truck raad .f�ollou� �east �f the canal, -twfl bl�ocks on South Street to A.thens Avenu�, t�ence to Highway #44, - _ _ � Mayor Fleharty referred this to the Street C�omrnittee, the City Enginee-r and the City Attorney to attempt to res�lve the problem and report back their rec�ommendation to the C�uncile. � - � � � � < • PR:OCLAMATIONS � - / s � � - Girl Scout �eek - March l lth through 17th� 1956 _ _ _ .' MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilm�.n VHolyfield that the Mayor be authorized to sign Praclamation declaring week of March l�.th through 17th as t6Girl Scout Week�F. The Vote; Unanim�ous Ayeso Realtor Week - March llth through 17th, 1956 MOTION: Made by Councilman H�olyfield, seconded by Gouncilman � ' Smith that_the May�or be authflrized to sign Proclam�.tion . _ . - _ declaring. week flf March l lth throu�h 1Zth as "Realtor Week". ,. The Vote: Unanim�us Ayes. „ � , � , .� < < - _. . COMMLTNICATIONS. � _ . � . _ Variance.Requests Recom.mended by �lanning, C�rzrhission ' % a / 1. Rev. D, B, Rickard, minister af Christian Church, to have church at 23�9.1 Placer St. , (Trisdale praperty): Approved with , provis_i�n that area as:.applied for be retained and that there b�e - � ., �a� +�g /G;>�Petitions Zoning Farley,.Pr�perty A �etitifln with ten signatures �onfirmed tlie fact that they were �pp�sed' tfl any other zoning than R-4 f�or �roperty �on Highway '299 (Eureka �Nay) owned by George R. and �lva Farley, ' ` A petition with twenty-tw� signatures advised they were �owners of prnperty within an apprflximate r�dius flf one bl�sk frflm a pr�op�sed inarket to be built by Ge�rge FarLey on the S�uthwest carner �of Alm��nd Avenize .and' High- Way 299 West and requested the zoning remain Commerc.ial 2 s� that a neighborh��d inarket might be built at this lacation, Councilman Holyfield advised the rerouting of the Highway may change the , entire area and that it would be difficult t� predict at this time just what will devel�op„ It was his suggesti�n the. area be classified after the c�m- pletian af the highway, ` - � MOTION: Made by Council�nan SYnith, sec�nded by C�uncilman H�olyfield� that the Plarining Comrriission recommendations be accepted and that prmperty loeated generally' south of Butte Street, West �f the ACID canal, n�orth af Sequoia Sch�oal pr�operty and -east �f the westerly line �of Sequ�oia Str.e'et extended, be placed in unclassified district; That the �'arley ` ` property located west �f Almond 5treet between the pr�posed Highway 299 west and' the present Eureka Way be placed in unclassified district until such time as change in zaning is determined. It was recommended these two areas be voted individually, but Councilman Smith said his mati�n was as statedo Vating'was as follows: ` _ _ Ayes: C�uncil3nen�'- Hfllyfield, Smith and F'leharty ' Noes; C�uncilmen - .Anthony " " Absent: Councilmen - Sim�ons APPR�VAL (QF �ONING 1VIAP �` / c� MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, sec�nded by Cfluncilman Holyfield � � � , that map as"it n�ow stands with amendments just `voted �ri will_be the map _ which will be inc�rporated int� the Zoning Ordinance by reference uncler section 1301. 2, - Voting was as foll�ows: � Ayes: C�uncilmen - H�lyfield, Smith.and Fieharty " ' ' Noe s: Councilmen - Anthony ' Absent: Councilmen - Sim�ns " TREE REMOVAL REQI7ESTS �" � " 1, Maizie Marst�n, $�x 160 Cottonwood, C.alifs �. �� Rem�oval of two trees in fr�nt a� premi`ses at 1753 Willis St, Recommendation �f the Cit� Engineer permissi�n be granted f�or rem�val �f trees, her expense " 2p Mr.�A1va�E. Dann, 2252 Court St, � " , Rem�val of dead walnut tree frflm parkway in frmnt �f h�onzeQ " Recomxnendation flf City Engineer ,tr'ee �i:e,'r;em�ved at City expense _ __. � � . _ . 3,� J. L, �'�nseca, $20"Y,akeview Drive " � " " � ` R,em��al �f�large sycai`nore tree s�utherly side of fr'flnt af property. Re�'�ommendation �f City'Erigineer tree be rem�ved at City expense and the sidewalk repaired at City �xpens:_e - ' , �. _ ,. � - _ , �. MOTION: Made by Councilman Hml.yfield, 'sec�nded by C�uncilrrian Smith that the recommendations of the City Engineer be accepCed, and rem�val �of .trees appr�ved in acc�ordance with his outline, � The Vote: Unanim�ous Ayesr - � � � , "'�"�. Public Utility District in Enterprise Esto of Cost; $600, 00 � � `' � Estimate No. 104-E Willis-Chestnut alle.y : Est, �of Cost; $583,51 ' Estimate No. 105-E Oakridge Drive , Est. of C�ost: $l, 179. 57 Estimate No, 106-E Overhill Drive Est, of Cost: $665,88 Estimate No. 107-E Cost of investigation per c�mmitments "��-?uhlic Utility District in Enterprise _ Est, of Cost: $965, 00 MOTIDN: Made by Councilman Holyfield, secmnded by Councilman Anthony,that the. recommendations �f the City Manager be accepted, and Estimates No„ 29W, 30W, 104-E through 107-E inclusive be approved, Voting was as follows; Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Sim�ns FUND TRAN5FERS � � The following resolutiflns were submitted requesting transfer of Funds: � `� � ` R.e�solution No. 2003 - $8, 000 from Water 5ystem Expansi�on Fund to Water Fund Budget Account WC-18 � Resoluti,on No. 2004 - $150. 00 from Unappropriated Reserve to Planning Division Account (Automflbile Allowance) Resolution No. 2005 - $;,16, 000. 00 be appropriated to Account 2603 Equipment Rental Incflme $16, 000.00 be appropriated ta 1Vlotor Vehicle Expense of Equipment Maintenance and � Replacement Fand R'esoluti�n No. 2006 - $300, 00 fr�om Unapprapriated Reserve to City Treasurer & Tax C�llector Printing, etc. $250. 00 fram Unappr�priated Reserve to City Treasurer & Tax Collector Stationery & : Office Supplies $75. 00 Capital Outlay Treasurer & Tax Collector Resolution No. 2007 - $648. 00 from Engineers Salary, to Rental of Equip- ment Ac c ount . MOTION: Made by Cfluncilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Smith that Resolutions Nos: 2003, Z004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, as presented, be adopted. � � Voting was as followsa: Ayes: .C�uncilmen - Anthany, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes; Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simons Resalutians Nos. 2003 thr�ugh 2007, inclusive, on file in the office �f the City Clerk. � APPROVAL OF..CLAIMS AND PAYROLL � v � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, secanded by Couricilman.Anthony that payr.�ll far the second half af February, Warrant Nos. 2196 to 2386 inclusive. in the amaunt of $30, 669,Z8 be approved; that Regular warrants in the amaunt of $6, 505, 23, warrant Nos. 1028 t� 1043 inclusive and Special warrants in the amaunt of $6, 3I7, 19, warrant Nos�. 969 to 1027 inclusive be approved; also Payr�ll in the amount of $217. 08 be, approved and paid, ' Voting was as folLflws: Voting_was as follows; Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Sim�ns ( Payr�ll in t'r�e am�ount of $217. 08 included in the tatal $30, 669. 28) , Grand Total $43, 491. 70 �� ' certain legislation. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Smith that_.Resolutions.Nos. 2010 and 201.1 be adopted. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: CouncilmenN None J Absent: Councilmen - Simons / Resolutions No. 2010 amd 2011 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � RE ROA.D ABA.NDONMENT - Andrews Subdivision � -Z (o City .Attorney Gibula �advised�that land adjoining Mr. Chenoweth's' - � property was owned by the Catholic Church. MOTION: Made�by Gouncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Mr. Chenoweth present his plans for the development of the land, showing location of streets, and that the' abutting property owners to the� West be notified of the proposed abandonment prior to any official action. � of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . RE RIDGE DRIVE SUBDTVISION - Proposed Street Improvements � 7` S� - Council were advised that while they had committed themselves to do a certain amount of work to improve streets in the Ridge Drive . Subdivision, the quality of materiai was of minimum standards, and � . that it was their �recommendation the subdivid�rs:�be�notified �to � ascertain if they would be willing to participate in the construction : of a higher type street. Mr. Shook and M•r. Andrews spoke on.the City's obligation to fulfil their agreement. ' � , Mr. Wm. Tyrrel� advised council that if the,City will make the cut, , he w:ill furnish 6" of rock. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony ' that City is prepared to go ahead with original .plans and specifications to do work on Ridge Drive in accordance:.with Resolution No. 1898. � Voting was as fo�ll�ws: _ .. Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None ' A.bsent: Councilm�en - Simons: ORDINANCE - Re Bid Opening J 3 v . . City Attorney Cibula submitted an Ordinance of the City amending Section 60 of Article V 11 of Chapter .l 1 of Part 1. of the Municipal. Code which prescribes a manner in which official bids for .contracts with the City , may be_opened and processed prior to formal presentation to the City Council for approval or rejection.. Ordinance No. 495 Councilman Holyfield_offered Ordinance,.No. .495. for first reading. ORDINANCE - Re Street�Improvement Proceedings /�.S'' City Attorney Ci.bula submitted Ordinance No. 496,. an,Ordinance amending Section 419 (b) of Article V to Chapter 111 of part l.l �f the Municipal Code pertaining t� Street Improvement Proceedings by eliminating the charge of $10. 00 therein provided and substituting therefor costs of recording. � � ` Councilman Srriith offered Ordinance No. 496 for first reading. ORDINANCE - Zoning ��' � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Anthony tlzat+�the City Attorney be authorized to scan Ordinance No. 494, ' Zoning Ordinance for the City of Redding. � � . , �� RE.ALLEVIAT_ION'OF THROUGH TR.AFFIC PROB.L�M � ' / G� y MOTION: Made by Councilma.n Holyfield, seconded by Cfluncilrnan Anthony that Resolution No. 2013 be ad�opted, Resoluti�on empowering and directing that presentation of the present "through traffic" pro- ' blems in the City of Redding tfl the State Highway Commission in Sacrament�o on March 22nd, 1956. Voting was as fo1'lows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty � Noes: Councilmen �- None Absent: Councilmen - Simons Resolution N�o. 2013 an file in the office of the City Clerk. Communicati�ons � 1. Senator Collier thanking. council for Resolution Noo 200Z � ��' 2, James D, Stokes thanking council for Resolution No, 2002 � ��' 3, Request far c�ntribution to c�mmittee opposing fluoridation of „3 ,3 � water City of Or�oville � � � " 4, Application Dept� of Alcoholie Beverage Control - Club Ricardo 5, State Contr�llerts R:eport trailer coach registration � 7� 6„ Est„ No, 82E, 87-E, 89-E, 90-E, 91-E, 92-E and 77-E /� � Submii,ttal of Est, �f Cost and G�mpleted Cost There being no further business, it was moved by. Councilman Anthany, seconded by Councilman Smith that the meeting be adjourned,. Motion carried. APPROVED: ayor , Attest: � _. `�c+�/`D�G�, � .. � City Clerk �