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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1956-05-07 ��' City Council, Regular Meeting � � Council Chambers, City Hall " " - ' ' Reddin�, California � � May 7, 1956 8:00 P. M, The Reverend Wesley Goshorn, Chaplain to the Council,�- gave the invocation, � The m�eting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty and upon roll call the fallowing members were present: Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly; Simons and Fleharty. City Manager Cowden and City Atto.rney Cibula were present. - MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING • MOTION': "Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the minutes of the previous rr�eeting of April 16th be approved as mailed to each of the Councilmen. � Motion carried. _ < < . , : VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR5 RE POPPY DAY = Robert W. Cravens, Past Post Cominander of Redding Veterans of / 3 �� Foreign Wars advised the Council that May 25th & 26th are Poppy Days in California. He requested permission for the V. F. W, and it's Auxiliary to sell Poppys on these days. r MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Kelly that request of the V. F. We to sell Poppys May 25th�and 26th be granted. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons & Fleharty Noes: Councilmen = N�ne � Absent: Councilmen - N�ne � • Mr. Cravens requested Council approval of a Memorial Day Parade May 30th, to be arranged bjr the V. Fs W, Mayor Fleharty advised Mr. Cravens that perrnission for the parade is automatic and pledged � the cooperation of the City and itTs law enforcement officers. APPOINT1vIENT OF MAYOR MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman ��� Haly�ield to reelect George Fleharty tfl the office of Mayor for the 1956-57 term. There being no further nominations the nornination was declared closed. Voting was as follows: - Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Simons Noes: Councilmen - None. • Absent: Councilmen - None � Not V�ting C�uncilmen - Fleharty � Mayor Fleharty stated tliat "he appreciated the honor bestowed on him. ' The year- 1956-57 will be a year of achievement and':the Council must be extremely careful in itis �3lanning, "' � PROC LAMATIONS . 1. Shasta County Pflsse Annual Rodeo Week � � � �� 2, National Radio Week MOTION:` Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by C�ouncilman Kelly that Proclamations'declaring week of IVIay 14th thru 19th, 1956 as Shasta �ounty.Posse Annual R.odeo Week and the week of May 13th thru 19th as National Radio Wee-k be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Proclamations on behalf of the •City. The Vote: Urianimous Ayes COMMUNICATIONS t � Redding-Little League - Don Vincelle, Board of Governors, requested cancellation flf / 3 y last years electric light bill in the amaunt of $116. 40 in view that Little L-eague is non-profit organization doing community wide � . ff�d Wm E, Roberts, 448 Hiway 44, a member o'f the Boa.rd of Directors of the Enterpri"s�e Improvement Assflciation, "stated that this`did not constitute a formal request but they anly wanted an indication that the City wbuld be �in favor of the annexation. � The Council indic�ted that they would approve a request to circulate petitions for annexation when formal request is:> pre'sented, d: � R.equest of N, T�. Chastain, Redding City Lines � �� .-., Re leasing City owned property between ivlarket and Pine 5treet's, adjacent to Triangle Motor Court. ' ' Deferred until next meeting pending a report of the Planning • Gommission, � • e. Fees - for copies of Subdivi.sion & Zoning,.Ordinances & Zone Map �b S� Planning Director George Brenner recommerided that the � � ' following charges be established for cflpies af the subdivision v � ordinance, zoning ordinance and zoning map: 25� for each copy of the zflning map. ` ` 50�": for each copy of the text of the zoning ordrnance. 50�` for each copy of the -text o� the subdivision ordinan�e, All of,these to be exclusive of the sales tax. It was the recommendation.of the Planning Commission that these charges be made to recapture the costs of publicatiori, MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons and seconded by Councilman Kelly that the charges be approved as outlined. � Voting was as follaws: Ayes� Couricilrrien = Fulkerth, H�lyfield, Kelly, Simnns & Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Nane • t Absent: Cfluncilmen - None • s < < , . PUB LIC HEARINGS - CONTINUATION ' ANNEXATION � /� g EAST BENTON ADDITION � The hour of 8:30 P, �1VIe having arrived, Mayor Fleharty reopened the Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of the Eas:t Bentan Addition to the City of Reddinge � No one appeared"to protest tliis annexatian, and no written protests ' had been re.ceived by the City' Clerk. � � � City Attorney Cibula advised the Cfluncil that praperty owners in the area had been notified of the praposed annexation by registered mail. However, it has been� imposs'rble to secure written consent of all owners of the uninhabited territory involved to assume their proportional share � of bonded indebtedness. Therefore, the proponents to the proposed annexatifln are prepaying the amount of $309. r2 in lie� flf future payments on bonded indeb'tedness. Tom Woods, Sunset Te�race Subdivider protested that this amount bas�d on present day values flf raw land is unequitable and is unfair to other ' annexed areas. � MOTION: MADE by Cauncilman Holyfield and seconded by Cnuncilman ' Siman� authorizing passage of Resolution Na. 2035 accepting $309.12 in lieu of future payments on banded indebtedness far East Benton Additionm Voting was as fbllows: � • Ayes: Couricilrrieri = Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simon s and Fleharty Noes; Councilmen - None • � � � Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2035 an file in City Clerk's Office ` �� Recommendations of the Parking Cflmmission ' a. The Rarking Commis�sion, at their�regular.;m.eeting� on April 23xd, ��o � recommended that the requests of Mr.. Cha'staim, in:r•egards�to the installation of loading and unloading zones on the northeast corner of Market and Yuba Sts. , on both Market and Yuba Sts. , and on the southwest corner of Market and �uba Sts„- on)both� Market and Yuba Sts. be approved. The Commission also recommended approval of the �equest of Mr. Chastain that the curbs� be adequately:pain�ed in.the above designated area to properly control the usage of this area by hi s C ompany. � -- . MOTION: Made by Council:man Simons and seconded by:Councilman Holyfield to accept the P-arking Commission recommendation to approve the request of Mro Chastain and �authorizing the. City Attorney to prepare an appropriate Ordinan,ce. �Voting was as fpllows:� � �' ' _ . � . Ayes: Councilmen - `'Fulkerth, Holyfield; Kelly, Simons ;& Fleharty ,. Noes: Councilmen - None , . Absent: Councilmen - None . ._._. .. ........ . . . . .. Recommendations of the City •Manager , � ` a. E-stimates: : � . : ' � �� #35-W East end Yuba St. to Butte St. Estimate of cost: $1, 723. 59 � lG� � #118-E CaLifornia St. (Cnlby G.`�Smith�} ' . � Estirnate of cost: $754. 33 � #119-E California - Market Alley • ` Estimate�of cost: $1; 151. 29 � � #1Z0-E Tehama & Liberty Streets ' Estimate of cost: $1, 018, 74 . � � MOTION: Made by�Councilman Holyfield, secanded by Councilrnan Kelly that Estimates,� Nose 34W, 118E, 119E and 1ZOE be approv�d as itemized, � � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, 5imons and �'leharty Naes; Councilrnen - None : . Absent: .� Counci•lmen: - None� . � � _ � b. Lease - Cafe Facilities Municipal Airport //� MOTION: �Made by Counci�lman Simons, sec.onded by Councilman Fulkerth authorizing;City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate a contract witl� Mrs, Haze1 Tpns, Chester; California, for a six month trial lease of the Municipal Airport Cafe Facilities, Rental fee to be $1, 00 per monthQ � Voting was as follows: � , . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield,- Kelly, 5imons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Nflne Absent; Councilmen - None . c. L,flading and Unlflading Zflne - �C�rner af California & Placer Sts, Shasta Dry Cleaners, 1453 Placer St, request. �U /� It was the recommendation of the Chief 'of.Police and Par.king , _ C,ommi��ion that a, lZ minute limzted zone b� established at th� South.Ea,st Corner- of;C_alifornia.at. P1ac.er. Sts�a_ _ _ � � This subject referred to the Parking Commission �for the purpose of cflnsidering the establishment of additional 12 minute limited zones, . �_�_ d. Water Meters and Water Boxes. Mayor Fleharty deferred action on awarding this..bid until r� � � � • , May 21st, pending further study. � f. :R.equest's for City Funds by Various Organizations - 1956.-57 Budget ,�S Communications from; 1. Shasta Cascade Wonderland - J.ohn Reginato, General Manage� 2,, Forward Redding Executivc C�rnmittee - John Fitzpatr.ick, Acting Ch. 3. . Redding Chamber of Commerce - Alfred Thies, C_hairman Budget Com, 4, Redding Jr, Chamber of Commerce - Frank L. Wils�on, President .. 5. California Kamloops, Inc. - Heriry Clineschmidt , . MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that requests be referred to Finance Committee for. study and consider.ation at Budget�1Vleetirrg� �-- Voting Was as follows: ' Ayes; C�uncilmen�=- Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None � COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: � - -- Mayor Fleharty made Committe'e Chairmanship Appointments as follov,ws: �� �' Water & Electric, Parks-Recreation Come H0 Ao Holyfield ' Police & Fire Committee - Earl Lee Kelly, Jr. " " Streets, Highways, Aviation & Garbage Com. �l�erman Fulkerth Finance, Buildings, Utility Office Com, - Wilber D, Simons " Mayor.Fleharty recommended�the appointment of the folldwing men to the Board of Appeals, Joseph L. Smith, Chairman � � � � �� �Ed-House, Partner, ''Cascade -Plumbing Co:' ' ' Mel St. John, Contractor � Barney Barnard; -Automobile Dealer � y � • ' " Rex Wittner, Electrical Contractor � � Jack Penix, Building Inspector to serve as exiofficio member of the Board, and as secretary to�.the Board. ' � • - � , . . � . � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilrrian Holyfield that the recommendations of the Mayor be accepted and the comm'ittee appointments as outlined be confix°med. � " The Vote: Una;nimaus Ayes. APPROVAL OF BILLS & PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, sec'onded by_Couricilman.Holyfield /�j � that salary warrants for April, Nos. 2754 to 3121 inclusive in the am�unt of $59, 384a 26 be approved; that special warrants Nos, 2233 to Z253 inclusive in the amount of� $44;255, 68 be�approved; that' regular' warrants Nos, 2256 to2359 inclusive in the amount of $18,'Z49. 68 be approv�d•, that grand total of $lzl; 889. 62 be approved and paida ' ` � Voting was as follows: � Ayes;. Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty " Noes; - Councilmen - None � - = Ab s ent: C ouncilmen = Norie � - ' � � APPROVAL OF' WP,�RRANTS - July & Au�gus't, 1955 `� " ' ' / City Controller Ritch reported that certain-bills had been submitted'to tlie /U(� Council erroneously and requested that the�Council make the foTlowing corrections, � � �. �..� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman .Holyfield �/ � approving the Akard Ave. , Lanning Ave. and Orchard Estates Subdivision ��r�: - Projects and authorizing the City Manager to call for bids. /S a Voting was as follows: � , � ,Ayes; Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes; Councilmen - None . . Absent: Councilmen - None < � MOTION: Made by Counc,ilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the East St, � Pine St. Parking Lot paving be approved, to be financed � `�� fr�rn.the Off Street Parking Fund. • , Voting was as follows; . - � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Halyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: _ C�uncilmen - None � � 'Absent: Councilmen - None City Engineer McKinnon was directed to take the necessary steps to have East Street designated as a street of Major Importance by the Division � �0 flf Highways. , RESOI,.UTION NO. 2040 - Setting Prevailing Wagee Scale. For Contract Work �z� MOTION: Made by Cfluncilman Simons, seconded by Councilinan Kelly that Resolution Z040 be adopted setting prevailing wa-ge scale for contrac't work. . Voting was as follaws: , Ayes; Cauncilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - None EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT — - � �v,> MOTION: Made b.y Coun�ilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman=Simons - that the reques,t of the City Engineer be approved and�the Cit}r Manager be authorized to advertise far bids for one caterpillar and two garbage trucks under the 195,5-56 recommended program, Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen� - None � < � Absent; Councilmen - Nane • BIDS - STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK Curbs, Gutter� & 5idewalks ' ` • a� East side W.illis Street between Gold � Placer Str�eets • / `�'� b. North side sonoxna Street between Alameda & �kyline Drive l3� MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, secflnded by Coun:cilman Holyfield that Resolution No. 2041 be adopted ordering,Street Improvement Wflrk • done as listed. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None • MOTIOIV: Made by CounFilmar� Kelly and seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids for this worke • Voting was as follows; � � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simflns and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Coun�ilmen - None � . of money they may expend for advertising and promotion. It is his opinion that it would.be in order 'to-allocate fiands to the Junior Ghamber of Commerce as they fall in the same category as the Chamber of � Commerce, ' , , � � ORDINANCE #499 re ESTASLISHMENT TWO HOUR PARKING ZONES � (o � City Attor�iey Cibula submitted Ordinance re Two Hour P�.rking Z.ones for second reading ' ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Hfllyfield that Ordinance No. 499 be adopted, authorizing the establishment of Two Hour Parking �ones (not metered), which amendment adds three new Two Ho'ur Parking Areas , Voting was as fo�lows; � 'Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons, Fleharty� Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ORDINANCE NO. 501 - SALARIES � S'� MOTION Made by Councilman Simans, secanded by Councilman Holyfield that complete reading of Ordinance Noo 501 be waived and the City Attorney be authorized to scan said Ordinance. Voting was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen - .Fulker.th,.. Halyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Nane City Manager Cowden requested an amendment to Section 168E, setting a 48 hour work week for employees in the Garbage Department, ' Councilman Simons offered Ordinance No. 501 f�r first reading. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE � City Attorney Cibula reported that the revision of the Business License , � Ordinance had been under consideration for months. It is the question of whether License Fees should be received for revenue purposes or on an equalized basis, License Ordinances from other Cities have been studied, He then submitted a proposed Ordinance which he had drafted with City Manager Cowden and P, Arnald Anderson, Executive Vice President of the Municipal License Tax Association0 Action on this Ordinance was deferred until the next regular meeting. LOCUST ST, & CANAL DRIVE EXTENSION �� 6 City Attorney Cibula reparted he had contacted Mre Barnett of the State Fish and Game regarding the extension of Canal Drive and Locust St, thru Fish and Game Praperty, The matter had been referred to the Sacramento Office for preparation of deeds, documents to be ready at the next regular meeting, The City will be satisfied with a regular right of way, SUNSET TERRACE ASSOCIATION re Petition For Sewers /�� . City Attorney Citr�ula advised the next procedure for the Sunset Terrace Association re petition for sewers will be to employ an engineer to prepare a General Plan ta be incorporated in the petition, The Sewer Assessment District will be formed by the people who circulate and sign the petition.