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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1956-12-03 . �f . +Q�,�r.� � � City Council�, Regular Meeting Council"Chambers, City Hall Redding, California � December 3rd, 1956 �:00 P. M. The Reverend John Zeltin, pastor of the United Ev. Lutheran Church of Redding, gave the invocation. � The meeting �vas called to �rder by Mayor Fleharty with the following members present at roll call: Councilmen; Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and � Fleharty. Councilman Holyfield was absent. City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Cibula, Assistant City Attorney Ness, Planning Director Brenner, Building Inspector Penix, Public Works Director Marron were also present. � , . MINUTES - PREVIOU5 MEETING � • MOTION: Made by Councilrr�an Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of November 19th be . app�oved as mailed to each of the councilmen. � The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . , " BENTON AIRFIELD • Mr. Clayton Kantz, reporting officially for the Airport Commission,= stated he wanted to go on record as publicly registering a very definite anc��strong feeling that Benton Airport should be maintained for the City �f Redding at � 9'� all costs; that the advent flf flying is gaining impetus daily and the loss flf Benton fi�ld will be a very serious loss to the City, � Mayor Fleharty advis�d there was"no such thought at this time flf doing away � with the B enton Airf�ield. Re Recreati-on Budget - 5upplementing by Dflnation Mr. Merritt Nel•sori,. Superintendent �f the Parks-Recreation Department, re- quested counci'1-c�nsider the adoption of a policy that recreation budget could be supplemented by the acceptance of fees and donations for the use of specialists in the expanded progr-am of that department. ,�d-� City Attorney Cibula advised that, lett�r from ski instructor had cleared through legal channel�, but council should have a definite policy established to secure , help in speeialized fields, This subject was referred to the Parks-Recreation Commission for' repo�rt and r e c ommendati on. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION - Elbert E. Dick � MO'I`ION: Made by Councilman Simons, seeonded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2124 be adopted, resolution announcing retirement of Elbert E, Dick and commending him f�or �hirt}��`five years of faithful and devoted service to the City of Redding and designating Elbert D. Dick Day. �ofl Voting was as follows: • Ayes: Couneilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty � Noe s: C ouncilmen - None � Absen.t: Councilmen - Holyfield Resolution No. 2124 on file in the office of the City Clerk. • C OMIvIU NICAT IONS Request for Sewage System , Mrs. Katherine Holsclaw, 133 Cross Street, San Francisco, in ' a letter dated November 23rd, requested immediate action for the construction of adequate sewage system for the residents of the �� � City �f Redding, in preference to the building of recreation center, ` new library, or parks. :�.'�g; river there was very little danger of flooding at 60, 000 or 70, 000 CFS; . that by raising the level of the. groud by fill, property. could be utilized as r.esidential property, Mr. John W. Schuler, representing W. :�,. Chapman, Realtor, advised it was their client wh� was in the market to construct a de luxe trailer court and appeal for rezoning had first originated from them; that zoning �of land R.=1 was in error and should be corrected; subject land�was unusable 'as residential, but rezoned as unclassified cfluld be utilized by the owner. He further called attention to the ,council that a first class trailer court would bring in from $350, 000. 00 to $500., 000. 00 year�y in retail sales�and service to the corrimiznity. , Mr, Daniel 5. Carlton, attorney for Miss Die.stelhorst, aav�sea�proper.ty zoned as R-1 was unrealistic, thatpattern for correcting errors in the original zoning had been established by the zoning ordinance;-and�it was to c�'rrect an`-unusable, unrealistic zoning that Public Hearing Was now being held., . � ' He further stated,that Clair Hill, Registered Engineer, ha�d advis'ed it was not economically feasible to fill this land for residential area; that Public Heax�ing had been held by the Real Estate Commission of the 5tate of California on property development ir� the Tobiasson Trac�t. . - . City Attorney Cibula stated that negotiations were in pr'ogress for the acquisition of this land for park purposes, and flne meeting had been held. He outlined . progressive steps regarding rezoning, requests to the' Planning Commission for issuance of a permit after rezoning, and the right for any and all inter.ested parties to appeal. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by �ouncilman Fulkerrh that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, and propert.y narth by the Sacramento River anTl ea:s;t�; of bridge comm�nly known as the Diestelhorst Bridge, fln the, south.by Riverside Drive and on the west by Redding City pump plant be rezoned from Residential 1 to Unclassified. Voting was as foll�ws: . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � - Absent; Councilmen - Holyfield "� " ' ' " � .. _...._... It was requested Planning Commission notify all signers of the Petition protesting�rezoning when application for issuance of a permit for this property is filed with said Commission. PUB LIC HEARINGS � 2. Variance appeal of C. V. Hill :.. . to permit a lot::less than 6, 000 sq. .ft. in area (4, 984 sq. ft. } and less than 60 ft. in width (65 ft. ) as providecl in Z�oning�Ordinance �f the City of Redding. Property loc.ated easterly 56 ft. of north half of Lot 3, Block X, Deakin's Resubdivision, located fln the s;outh side of North Street, 112 ft. .east of Walnut Avenue. A communication dated November 26th from Broderick Haskell, Realtor, was l,�� submitted, calling attention that lot size was 56'4" x 89 ft. ; makirig lot size 5, 013 s q. ft. Mr. George J. Brenner, Planning Director, advised that variance request had stated lot size to be 56 x 89 feet; that this was in error, and application should be modified to read lot size 56'4" and variance appeal.should be considered on this basis. Councilm en were advised that Planning Commission had deniecl the request, three commissioners voting that request be denied, one commissioner abstain- ing from voting, two commissioners absent. � Mr. Sherwood Zinri, 1264 Walnut Street, asked what disposition would be made of the lot, and was advised a single family residence was planned to be b�ilt. I � ( . . . , r g'�`y'� It was moved by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simans that � the Director of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of river cr�ssing to serve electric power to the Riverview Estates Subdivision, but this motion was amended t� read: AMENDED MOTION; That the Director of�Public .Works :be authorized to advertise for bids for furnishing the nece.ssar.y materials for.the constructiori of river crossing to serve electric power to Riverview Estates, and he be further empowered to cont,ract for the ins,tallation without formal bid. Vflting was as follows: Ayes: Cfluncilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simflns. and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � , . ,�_� . . � , � A.bsent: Councilmen - Holyfield , , REQUEST FOR EST, OF�GRADE -� �iSNaldon & Gold Sts. : �p � , MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Gouneilman Fulkerth � that Public Hearing be held 7;30 P.M. January 7th for the establishinent ' � "� � of the following grades in accordance with maps filed by`the Director of � Pablic Works; Waldon Street from �alifornia to Gold, and Gold Street fr�m Pine to the railroad tracks. The .Vote: -Unanirnous.Ayes. . � Mayor F`leharty directed that all property owriers inv,olv,ed in this grade establishment be contacted personally and by certified mail. . ` REQUEST SUB-STANDAR.D BLDG. - F. W. Warnecke . MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that the recommendation of the building inspector and fire marshal be approved, and the request of Orr M. Chenoweth, represented F. 'W. Warnecke, �� owner of Old Crow Club 1523 California Street be granted for� ext'ension°of time until July 15th, 1957 for the demolish/ofgthe storeroom and the portion of the old wall forming the south wall thereof; dem�lishing of the rem�inirig • part of the building, as specified, `be done immediately. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE � , . MOTION: Made by �Councilman Kelly, � seco,nded by Councilrrian Simoris that the waiving of complete reading of Ordinance No. 512, amending Business Licenses, be authorized, and City Attorney be requested to scan same. The Vote: Ayes: �Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty' . . . Noe s: C ouncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield . Mr. H, Barnard, 725 Parkview Avenue, pr.otested the �ortion of the Ordinance that called f�r business license under rentals, stating it was his o;pinion that /�� . one business license. should be sufficient for any and all businesses cflnducted. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman 5imans that - Ordinance No. 512 be.adopted,_ ordinance adding new provisions thereto and by rescinding certain sections and substituting therefor new sections pertaining to licensing of business and licensing flf the transact.ion� and carrying on.of�. businesses, trades, professions, callings and.occupations in the city of Redding. Voting was as follows: - - � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None _ Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield � Ordinance No. 512 on file in the _office of the City Clerk. QRDINAIVCE RE CONCEALED WEAPONS-CERTAIN TYPES OF KNIVES City Attorney Cibula submitted Ordinance No. 513, adding new sections 1409 µ and 1410 to Chapter 1 of Part V of the Municipal Code, =relating to loitering �G / while carrying concealed weapons .and the sale, transfer or possessi�n of �� certain types of knives. . Councilman Simons offered Ordinance No. •513 for first reading. . .. �LL._IC. RE BENTON AIRPORT LEASE rity Attorney Cibula advised the Airport Commission and two councilmen had met at noon to confer regarding the proposed, or proffered, lease for the H and H Flying Service, and had submitted their recommendation for new lease. May�r Fleharty requested the City :4ttorney to reprepare Lease to conform to the recommendation of the Airport Commission, and submit said proposed l�� Lease to councilmen, Airport Commissioners and Mrs, Hinds at, the earliest possible date. SOUTH STREET STORM DRAINS : MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City, Agreement with D. B. Stutsr�an Construction Company for the construction of 1500 ft, of storm drains 3 f�— on 5outh Street from Athens Avenue to Thames Drive, with necessary manholes and catchbasins. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ' CLAIM - Broken Sewer Lateral City f�ttorney Cibula advised, that it was the recomrnendation of the Director � of Public Works that claim su'omitted by Jesse W. Bequette, 1181 Gold St. , for `$26. 00 covering his costs in discovering the difficulty caused by broken sewer lateral be paid. City had constructed an eight-inch water line on . this block some two or three years ago, and sewer house laterals we;re re- paired. Mr. Bequette's sewer line, below the line of trench, investigati�n shown had not been repaired. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that l�� - authorizati�n be given to Finance Director to honor claim of Jesse W. Bequette to reimburse for repairs on sewer lateral in the amount of $26. 00 to be paid from Special Legal Expense GA-1058. - Voting wa-s:as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. • p�PPROVED: � . ayor Atte,st: �'`- �'.��.�. ._ � . , _. City Clerk . . , . . �ti tt� .. ;,_L:, MOTION: Made ;by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulker.th that the City Manager be authorized to prepare projected operating state- ment for the Benton Airport based on the Airport Commissifln recomznendations as outlined. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. C OMMUNICATIONS µ. R�signation of County Health Officer Dr, Rachel S. Sandr�ck,, Health Offic.er for Shasta C.ounty, ,submitted „Z�� resignation effective Dec�ember 31, 1956. � Submittal of Offer - Parking Lot , Nels Carls�n.Realty, under date of December 3rd, advised that Lot 7, Bloc� 17, Original T�wn of Redding, excepting easterly fifty feet � ' thereof, was listed at $30, 000. 00, and this offer was submitted for � L� - co�ncil consideration. � � T City Manager Cowden' advised that letter had been sent. to Mr. Carlson that action had been deferred, �pending determination of parking lot - locations, but his offer would be placed on file, , P�tition - Protesting Division of Street, Miracle Mile A petition, signed by 52 businessmen and property owners on U. S. - Highway 99, north of Sacramento�Rive�r� Bridge, submitted to the , � Division of Highways and 'requesting that committee of their group meet with the'Highway Department regarding the propflsed division of the highway in their area, was sent to Council f�r reconsider.atifln and assistan�e in view of the hardship such construction would impose in this area. � City Manager Cowden'stated it was his opinion that additional storage , lanes and turning lanes in this sectifln would satisfactorily solve the _���/ problem for businessmen of this area. 7` Mr. C. V. Hillp Z915 Market Street, questiflned Mr. Mile's s,tatement that the majority of peflple were in accord with the locatifln of the proposed freeway, ancl requested thirty day postponement of any action in order to get the opinion from representative g.roups of businessrrien. Mr. Cecil Sargent, operator of the Monterey Motel, 5Z.5 Market Street, speaking from the floor, also urged thirty day delay in order "not to , rush" this important matter. Mr. Miles, Ds�trict Engineer, Division of Highways, advised that a . selected, representative group will meet after the first of the year for � � fur.ther,discussion of.this problem. RE PROPO5ED FREEWAY . A cflmmunication, dated December 13th and signed by'F. 'S. 5aunders, Assistant District Erigineer, advised council of the public hearing held December l lth in the Shasta Union High School auditorium to discuss the prflposed fr'eeway route; Mr. H. Miles, speaking from the floor, advised two public heari�gs had been lield and relatively few' objections had been received. He further stated that transcripts of these hearings would be submitted to the High- way Commission, Sacramento, who will hold meeting in January to �Gs! � pass Notice of Intention to consider location of proposed freeway. That a meeting would probably be held during the third week of February on � this proposed alignment of freeway, and any and all protests could be filed on or be�fore this date. � , � . MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman 5imons that Resolutio� No." 2'129 be adopted, resolution approving the proposed freeway route fr�m one mile south of Anderson to two miles north of Redding. � � � " C' �.;r ._..Q..0 meters be respaced on the north side of Tehama Street between alley and Market Street (across from Temple Hotel), one parking me.ter be removed and red zflne,painted approximately ten feet from the.alle�r. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes. , t APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by .Councilman Simons,, seconded by, Councilman Holyfield: that bills in the amount of $75;047;. 35,be, appr-oved and paid, regular and _ special warrants register N�. 32, Nos. 690 to 724 inclusive; that payroll ��� in the amount of $32, 081. 85 be approve.d, regi'ster No. 32, Nos. 3_90.to 587 inclusive. Total $107, 129. 20 Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, 5imons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Abs ent; C ouncilmen .- None . TRANSFER OF FUNDS MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Couneilman Holyfield that Resolution,No. 1995 be adopted, resolution autharizing the transfer of . $425. 00 from Unappropria,ted Reserve to, General Fund Account .1101-CO Police Department, Voting was as foilows: _ ��� Ayes; Councilmen - Fulkerth, _Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes; Councilmen - None ' Absent; Councilmen - None Resolution No. 1995 on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Purchase of Motorola mobile chassis radio unit); -, "� " " -: ; " " ��- - � < < , . SUBMITTAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT Financial Statement for the fiscal year ending Novemb,er 30th was submitted to council by the_.Director of Finance. Councilman Simons, chairman of the Finance Committee, stated he wanted to go on rec�rd as commending the �jD• � Director of Finance for this outstanding, comprehensive report, stating that for the first time the council were getting "all the answers we need". APPROVAL OF ESTIMATES - MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Estimates Nos. 172-E, 173-E, 174-E, .176-E and 177-E,. as_submitted be approved. Voting was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty . Noes: Councilmen - None, , Absent: Councilmen - None . � Estimate No. 172-E - Redding Heights, , $591.;`54 Estimate No. 173-E - 1044 West St, 554. 24 Estimate No. 174-E - Sacramento River Crossing ,4, 959. 32 ���5 Estimate No. �176-E - G�lden S.tate Creamery 1, 273. 89 Estimate No. 177�E - 30Z5 Pioneer Drive 563. 38 Councilman Holyfield, chairman, of the Utility Committee, discussed at length Est. No. 175-E - Riveryiew Estates � Z2, 230. 78 and read the recommendation of Mr. E. E. Dick: "We have a request for.,connections for two residenczs with a possible sixty nine in the.fixst unit. Estimated revenue on two residence $192a 00 per ye.ar, � Estimated revenue on sixty nine residence $3, 31Z. 00 per year. These residence are to be wired for lights, ranges and dryers, and as the City has encouraged the sale and use of electricity, I would recommend that the builder be required to install electric . water heaters. The electric water heater, is a good twelve mbnth load, and helps to hold the rate down. "� ' ��. .,� operation was now in operation at the City dump, and there �would be no more burning taking place; th`at after January lst the salvage operation would be discontinued and that it was the aim of the `Ci'ty that material ' , j S J placed at the dump would be covered the same day, ' With regard to any salvage mate'rial, it was suggested that interested parties arrange this material be picked up directly from the company, before it went to the dump. REROOF'ING ADMINI5TRATiOlV' BLDG, - B�entori Airport " ' � Director of Public Works Marron requested permission to proceed with the reroofing of the administration building at the Benton Airport, advising that $1400. 00 had'been allocated fo'r �this capital i�mp`ro"vement; �`J/ ,� , . r MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by' Councilman"�Holyfield that approval be granted for the expenditure of an indefinite amount for the reroofing of the administration building at the Benton Airport, amount to be the lowest satisfactory bid received by the Director of Public Works. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes. - . ' ' AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT M.AINTENANCE HIGHWAY MOTION; Made by C�uncilman Simons', seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2131 be adopted, resolution of the City Council approving amendment Number Two to Agreement for maintenance of State Highway in the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: � ' t . Ayes; Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty '�7Q Noes: Councilmen - �None Absent: Councilmen - None � ' Resolution No,` 21'31 'on file in the� office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENT WATER LINE INSTALLATION MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Couricilman KelIy that Agreement between the City of Redding and Larry and Georgia Manahan for the installation of water line Lot 21, Boardman Additi�n be approv�ed, and ��� Mayor be authorized to sign 'said Agreement on behalf of the City. The Vote: Una`riim�us Ayes. ' " ^ CONTRACT - Hahn,� Wise & Associate�s ' ' MOTION: Made by Councilm.an Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that Contract with Hahn,. Wise :and Associates, Planning Consultants, be `��— approved, and,,Mayor be authorized to sign said coritract on behalf 'of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ORDINANCE RE GONCEALED WE.APOIVS-CERTAIN `I'YPES OF KIVIVES MOTION: Made by, C.ouncilman Ho.ly,field, seconded:.by Gouncilman Simons that full reading of Ordinance No. 513 be wai.ved,` and Gity At'torn�ey authorized t� scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. MOTION: Made by Councilman.Simons, seconded by Councilmari K'eTly tliat Ordinance N�. 513,be adopted, ordinance relating to loitering while carrying concealed weapons and the sale, transfer or possession of certain types of � �� knive s. , V�ting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kell.y, •5irno�ns <andpg'ieharty . . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � _Uxdinance No. 513 on file in the �office flf the City Cle rk. ��.F of the Freeway, the City should relieve him of the responsibility of the Contract guaranteeing 70 water connecti�ns in Rancho Park Subdivision by July 1, 1957, Please a�dvise us of your feeling on this matter. Very truly yours, / Lois 3romagem, •Sec�retary Enterprise Public Utility District ' It was the recommendation of the City A.ttorney that if the District relieves the City from its� present obligation re 70 installations by Ju ly 1, 1957, there would be no reason why the City shfluld not relieve Mr. Frank Magaldi from his "protection guarantee". City Manager Cowden was directed to write the Enterprise Public Utility District on the recommendation of the City Attorney, endorsed by the Council, that if the District will relieve the City of the present obligation there be 70 installations by July 1, 1957, the City will so relieve Mr. Magaldi, RE INSTALLATION FIRE HYDRANTS - Highway 44 MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that an extension of two weeks time�be granted to the Enterprise Public ��� Utility District for the installation of two fire hydrants on Highway 44, in view ' that certain equipment had not been received by them. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REPORT - Acquisition Little Pine St. School Property City Attorney Cibula advised the acquisitifln �f the Little Pine St. School . property was progressing satisfactorily, was now in the hands of the Title �.3� C ompany. . RE BENTON AIRPORT LEASE City Attorney Cibula advised he had been contacted by Mr, Newton, attorney for the H & H Flying Service, and further conference was requested in view that the /�'� present, proposed Lease was not satisfactory to Mrs. Hinds. RE CONTRACT - Mitchell Van �ourg City Attflrney Cibula submitted under date of December 17th an arialysis of the Mitcliell Van Bourg Cantract. ,ff�;�— Council deferred action pending further study. � There being no further business, it was moved by C�uncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the m�e�ing be adjourned. Motion carried. APPROV . / � -- , � , . � Mayor � . Attest:. �" �� . ��� c� e _ � ��� , yC , . � . . .... . '9.F.,.� : i'+c�.�_. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelljr, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that the request of �I'. R. Bechtel; of the 'T'. Re Bechtel Construction Company, for a forty-five (45) day extension of time (from December 2nd, 1956) on the River- view Estates Asse•ssment District cflntract and the Rancho park Assessm�nt � District contract, be granted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayese PUBLIC HEARING - Establishment of Official Grades'"' `�'�� " • Gold Street from Pine St. to the Railroad Tracks � U l� Waldon Street from �..,alifornia St. to Gold St. ' Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing on the pr'oposed establisfifnent of official grades on Gold Street' from Pine to l�ailroad Tracks at 7:30 P. 1vI. The City Clerk advised a letter of pr�test on grade at Market and Gold Streets had been received from J. F. McReynolds: ' December'29th Redding City Council, Redding, California ' - ' Gentlexnen: ' � We are writing this letter r'egarding the sidewalk grades at the corner of Gold and Market Streets �ancl on the s�uth "side of Gold ' Street which runs along the front of the new building we now liave � under construc�tion. � . . The Market Street sidewalk at the south corner of Market and Gold � Streets as it now exists is 12" below the existing corner just across Gold Street and appr�ximately 15" below the center of Market Street which is the State Highway 99, however, t'he sidewalk on the east ' ` ' side of Market Street is� level�with 'the center of Market Street, � We are in disagreement with the City Engineer who will allow the ' corner to be raised only 6" which will still leave the sidewalk 6" too low to be in alignment with adjacent c�rners, We ask that this corner be raised 12" where it belongs. If raised 12" as it should,be, the walk can be leveled off on Gold St. . The walk is 3" too high at the west end of the lot and can be leveled off at a very slight incline to cflrrespond with the rest of the sidewalk. We were in the Engineer's office when we were getting ready to _draw ' up the plans for the new building and were advised by the Engineer that there was a 2°jo grade existing there o�r a three foot rise in 150 ft,-- ' the length of .the lot. Instead, there is approximately a four-foot 'rise ' , which puts the 110' building �three feet above the existing walk at the corner of Market and Gold Streets. � Due to the inaccurate advice from the Engineer's office, we are ask- ing the Council to allow the sidewalk to be raised 12" on the Market St.` : corner and lowered 3" on Gold Street �.t the west end of the` lot� This ' will ailow u�s-.to ent�er the building without putting in steps (as the building was originally planned) and also have the sidewalk cflnform to the other walks in the vicinity and be at a level it would be. - Further, the City Engineer advised that there would be ari 18" rise at the Market and Gold St. corner from the walk to our building as then planned. Instead, unless the walk is realigned as requested, there will be a 27" rise. . Respectfully, � • � • � / J. F. McReynolds A cammunication to the council frflm Mr� Marron, dated January 4th, ,, ' � was submitted, explaining the proposed grade establishment, as it would affect Mr. McReynolds. . "Fir st, it should be under stood t�hat Market St. is a State Highway, the grades of which are controlled by the State" the letter advises. , '>� C.OMMUNICATIONS , . ` Request of Enterprise Elementary School District . Under date of December 21st Mr. J. U. Underwood, District ' Superintendent of the Enterprise Elementary 5chool District, re- quested council consideration that school to be constructed in the Parsons Subdivision, an area contiguous to the newly annexed �/�` ��P� area in Enterprise, be granted permission to con�ect to the City sewer system. Mr. Marron advised that sewer is a part of an assessment district and it was his understanding that an area would have to annex ta the , City before they could participate in the sewer service. • City Attorney Cibula will report on �roceedings r.egarding School District annexations. : � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that any connection to sanitary sewage disposal system must be mad'e from an annexed area to the City. The Vote: U.nanimous.Ayes. Report of City Treasurer on Interest Revenue, 1957 , Mrs. Genevieve Simonds, City Treasurer, adyised that in�terest in ' 'the amount flf $8, 250. 00 will be received from,the inactive accounts / S/ in the three banks during a twelve month period, banks now paying � � at the rate of 2°jo interest, and effective February lst Z 1/2%o interest. � Request t� S�ll Obsolete'Equipment City Manager Cowden, under date of January 2nd, requested permission to advertise certain itemized equipment for sale by the City on a i�id� basis. (List on file in the office of the City Clerk) . / �-� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilma� Kelly that the City Manager and Director of Public Works be authorized tfl advertise for bid, the sale of certain itemized equipment by the City of Redding. The Vote: LTnanimous Ayes Employment of E. E. Dick on Consulting $asis. . City Manager Cowden advised that legal aspects of the retaining of Mr. E. E. Dick, retired Superintendent of the Electric and 'vVater Depart- ments, on a consulting bas.is had been referred to the State Retirement � Board, and it was their conclusion that he could be under contract to ��/� the City as an independent c�ntractor. Mayor Fleharty authorized the City Manager to confer with Mr�, Dick ' regarding�this matter. Analysis of Revenues from Airports _ : Under date of December 31st, City Manager Cowden submitted to all j�� councilrrien an analysis of revenues from the Municipal and Benton Air- ��� ports._. Award of Bids - Schedules No. 67 ancl �.'0':�68 : Schedule No. 67 - Stranded Aluminum Conductor MOTION: M�de by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that bid be awarded to Valley Electric Company, .low_bidder, on S-chedule No. 67 - stranded aluminum conductor. Aimount of bid $3., 872. 70. Voting was as follows: �� Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Nfles: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None" Schedule No. 68 - Fir Poles ` MOTION: 1vlade by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that bid be awarded to J. H. Baxter Company, low bidder, on Schedule No. iF' - .. - � 'i `��� � RESOLUTION RE DEED - Helen Schult.e;s MOTION: Made by Coixncilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No," 2134 be adopted, resolution correcting an error in the legal descript ion of real property contained. in a Deed from the City of Redd- ing. to Helen Schultes pursuant to an Agreement between the City of Redding ��� � and Helen Schultes dated February 27, 195Z. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty � Nfles: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None Resolution No. Z134 on file in the office �f the City Clerk. PROGRESS REPORT - Mitchell Van Bourg Contract _ _ , Councilman Simons, Chairman of the Finance Committee, stated. he was not , � ' satisfied with the proposed contract submitted by Mitchell Van Bourg. A �� joirit meeting of the Finance Committee, the City Manager and City Attorney Gibula and Assistant City Attarney Ness will be called for further discussion � on this proposed contract. REPORT - Acquisition of the Litttle pine St. School Property � City Attorney Cibula stated there was a clear title report on the Little Pine �� � St: schflol pr�perty, and building would be demolished as soon as st�rage space was found for the material now .stored in the building. . VALDEZ PROPERTY - Nuisance Abatement City Attorney Cibula reported the Public Administrator had hesitated to take any action on the Valdez property because �f the low value of the property; ���. that property had reverted to the State because of failure to pay taxes for more than five years, and the State Controller now had the right to take, over. CLAIM - Charley F. and Imogene Henson Claiin of Charley, F. and Imogene Henson, filed with the City Clerk December 31st, 1956 at 3: 15 P. M. , was submitted by the City Attorney. He advised �� �, this matter had been reparted to City's insurance carrier immediately, and matter would be held in abeyance pending report and recommendation. REQUEST FOR REFUND SEWER ASSESSMENT Mrs. W. H. McGraw and India A. Newton, owner of property Z035 Walnut Ave. : requested refund on all sewer assessments made by them on this property as , there is n� city sewer. Council were advised this property is located in the Oak Ridge Sewer Assess- ��� ment District, and there would be no way to refund money tfl her as this would . alter the boundaries of the district. The Engineering Department was re- quested to investigate the possibility of getting sewer facilities to this residence, and the City Clerk was asked to so notify Mrs. McGraw and Mrs. Newton. BELLA VISTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT Council were advised Petition had been filed to form a new irrigation district to be kn�wn as the Bella Vista Irrigation District, and Public Hearing will be held January 24th to hear any and all protestsQ City Attorney Cibula advised the Municipal Airport property is in the middle of this proposed district, and the City of Redding hold limited title to the property. Mr. Harold Vickery, speaking from the floor, stated he hoped Cnuncil would . give very serious consideration to being included in the district; that district �r ��. . was being formed under the California Water Act, making it very flexible and diversified for domestic, irrigation and industrial uses, This matter was deferred until January 24th for legal opinion of the City Attorney.