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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUntitledMinutes - City Council - 1957-01-21City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers; City Hall Redding, California January 21, 1957 7:00 P. M.' The Reverend E. L. Damron, Pastor of the Pentecostal Church of God, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following members present: Councilmen Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty. City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Cibula, Assistant City Attorney Ness, City .Purchasing Agent -Assessor Barry, Director of Public Works Marron and Planning Director Brenner were also present; MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING MU TWIN: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the minutes of the previous meeting of January 7th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. VARIANCE REQUEST Mr. Ivan Webster, real estate broker of 1321 Tehama Street, asked council to approve his request for the moving of a small, metal building, fully in- sulated and with cement floors, to the east side of East Street, between Placer and Yuba Streets. This small building would be attached to an existing build- ing and would be used as a real estate office. Mr. Hal Marron advised that building permit had been denied as building did not conform to the building code or fire code. Mayor Fleharty advised it was necessary to deny requests such as this as the City was now eliminating existing structures that were in violation of our fire and building codes. RIVERVIEW ESTATES Mr. Jack Pine, representing Magaldi, West and Pine, advised that written commitment had been received from F. H. A. on the housing under construction '� in the Riverview -Estates Subdivision that would have a definite bearing on bonds and financial commitments. MASTER SEWERAGE PLAN Clair A. Hill, Civil Engineer, made a formal presentation of the Redding^ Sewer Study, an engineering report concerning the present capabilities and the future :requirements of the City of Redding sewerage system. Copies of �� < this report were submitted to all councilmen, and Mr. Hill stated he would be available for informal conference sessions to study this plan. step by step. CORRESPONDENCE Re Sunset Terrace Improvements A communication dated January 18th, signed by Frank W. Shuman, president of the Sunset Terrace Association, was submitted to all councilmen. Mr. 'Harold Finkler, speaking^from the floor, advised it was the cep intention of the Association to cancel the proposed construction of street improvements under Ord. 455-A and form an assessment district to take care of the proposed improvements. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 21.35 be adopted, a resolution ordering the termination of proceedings under Ordinance No. 455A for construction of improvements in Sunset Terrace, and return of cash deposits and/or lien agreements. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 0 -3-� KI -2 70 Resolution No. 2135 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Finkler was assured by Council that City would participate up to 25% of the cost of the total project as contemplated originally, because of the moral commitment in view of the long delay b efpre ,this project was processed. Requirements Sewage Plant Discharge to Sacramento River A communication dated January 16th from the State of California Regional Water Pollution Control Board, Central Valley Region, was submitted, advising, of ,the requirements for the City of Redding sewage plant discharge to the Sacramento River. Also a Resolution adopted January 10th, Resolution No. 57-5, was attached, stating waste discharge requirements. This was referred to Director of Public Works Marron. Southern Pacific Train Service The Southern Pacific Company announced their decision to continue daily operation of the Shasta Daylight, at least until next fall, .or winter. A communication, signed by Claude E. Peterson, Vice— President, advises this decision was reached because of the.;protests of important groups such as the Redding. City Council. Mr. Ohmer J. Taylor - Annexation Mr. Ohmer J. Taylor, owner of fm- r houses on Anita Street, asked council opinion on the annexation of Anita Street and the surrounding territory, to the City. This matter was referred to the Director of Public Works and the legal department to confer- with Mr. Taylor re annexation of "inhabited territory" Re Increasing Size of "Neighborhood" Park Under signature of Claude Caldwell,. Chairman.of the Recreation and Parks Commission, request was made that council consider the plan to ask the Board of Supervisors for county -owned land adjacent to the Neighborhood Park at Sheridan and West Streets that this park be in- creased in size from 1/2 acre to minumum standards (2 acres) as a playground. MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Kelly that a representative of the City appear before the Board of . Supervisors to work out some means of acquiring property at Sheridan and West Streets in order to increase the size of the Neighborhood Park. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Treasurer's Reports Mrs. Genevieve Simonds, City Treasurer, advised the City had a total of $959, 444. 51 in active and inactive accounts in the three Redding banks. Delinquent Tax Report for the period Oct. 1, 1956 to Dec. 31, 1956 160 was also submitted. Request for Water Service - Hilltop Club Under date of January 12th, Daniel S. Carlton, attorney for Dr. Clearie, requested information from the City Manager regarding the extension of city water service to the Hilltop Club. A copy of Mr. Carlton's letter, and the City Manager's letter to Mr. Carlton was submitted to all councilmen. It advises that the running of a two inch main from the termination of the present'4 inch water main at the 1 1 1 Casa Blanca Motel, would be the expense of the one receiving the benefit, unless prior assessment had been made for such improvement. This had been explained to Mr. Clearie, who elected to purchase a new pump for utilization of his present well. Re Interim Storage Space = Little Pine St.School MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and City agree to pay rental of $50:00 per month (not to exceed $250. 00) for storage building located at 2556 Freebri'dge Street, Redding,- to be used as interim storage space for use by the Redding Elementary School District. Voting was as' follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Contract - H & H 'Flying Service Councilman Simons stated it had always been his opinion that the two airports should be municipally run; that the foreseeable rental under the proposed Benton Airport Lease was very little'compared to the potential income under City management. Resolution No. 2137 on file in the-office,of-the' City 'Clerk. A letter of protest, addressed to the Board of Supervisors, signed by Mayor Fleharty, was to accompany a copy of the Resolution. Appraisal of Diestelhorst Property Mr. Thos. Linville, independent appraiser, submitted a figure of -,-� 5/ JAR, I/ y/ MOTION: Made'by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Kelly that a five year lease between the H `& H Flying Service and the City of Redding be approved, and the Mayor be authorized to sign said lease on behalf of the City. Voting was as 'follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleharty. Noes: Councilmen - Simons Absent: Councilmen - None Hangar Rents - Increase in Charges MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that hangar rents'at both"the Benton Airport and the Redding Municipal `Airport be increased to $20..00 per month, commencing April 1st, '1957. . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth,` Holyfield, Kelly, Smons'and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Bella Vista Irrigation District Under'date of January' 17th, -City Manager; Cowden submitted his and the legal department's recommendations regarding the inclusion of 'Redding Municipal Airport into the proposed Bella Vista Water District. MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by. Councilman Fulkerth'that Resolution No. 2137 be adopted, resolution of the City Council ordering a protest to Shasta County Board of Supervisors against inclusion of City owned property within boundaries of proposed Bella Vista Water District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen -'Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent : Councilmen- None Resolution No. 2137 on file in the-office,of-the' City 'Clerk. A letter of protest, addressed to the Board of Supervisors, signed by Mayor Fleharty, was to accompany a copy of the Resolution. Appraisal of Diestelhorst Property Mr. Thos. Linville, independent appraiser, submitted a figure of -,-� 5/ JAR, I/ y/ s crb�.Y $30, 000. 00 as the Fair Market Value, as of January 15th, for the Diestelhorst property, located in the City of Redding, lying westerly of the old river bridge, easterly of the City Pumping Station and northerly of the Middle Creek Road. Councilman Holyfield stated it had been the recommendation of the Parks -Recreation Commission this property be -acquired for park purposes and_ it was his suggestion any action be deferred pending submittal of Commission Report on a comprehensive parks -recreation program that would`be filed within'a month or so. Under date of January 18th, City Manager Cowden submitted his recommendation that as final report from Stone & Youngberg, financial consultants, had not been received regarding recommended ways and means of financing projects, that it would appear not to be feasible at the present time to expend this sum of money for river_ frontage property. Award of Bids Distribution Transformers, Schedule No. 66 MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and bid be awarded to low bidder, Incandescent Supply Company, to supply Distribution Transformers, Schedule No. 66, in the total amount of $5,047.00 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Trucks - Schedule No. 69 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the recommendation of _the CityManagerbe appro.ve.d, and bid be awarded to Lou Gerard Motors, low bidder, Schedule 'No. 69 as listed`: Items 1 to 5, 6 cylinder in the amount of $12,011.52, and Item 6, 8 cylinder in the amount of $5, 063. 32, total $17, 074. 84. .Voting was as follows: Ayes:. Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, .Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Portable Rotary Air Compressor - Schedule No. 70 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and bid be awarded to low bidder (in compliance with ,the, specifications), Schedule No. 70 - Shasta Truck and Equipment Company in the amount of $6, 885.90. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None E. E. Dick - Consulting Basis MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 2138 be adopted, resolution authorizing_ the execution of Contract with Elbert E. Dick. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2138 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 1 1 Request for Loading Zone Council were advised that the recommendation of the Parking 'Commission was to deny the request of Mr. Gene Asher of the Motor Supply Company 1757 California Street, for a loading zone on the northeast corner of Sacramento and California Streets, MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the recommendation of the Parking Commission be accepted,' and that request of Mr. Gene Asher for a loading zone at the northeast'corner. of'Sacramento and California Streets be denied, The Vote: Unanimous Aye's. This request was denied solely for the reason of the critical off-street parking shortage, and that request would be re'considere'd should this problem be alleviated. Approval of Estimates Estimate No. 178-E Benton Airport $746.71 Estimate No. 180-E 3545 Sunset Drive 1058.89 Estimate No. 181-E Court & Oregon Alley .-2nd Pole 670: 77 Estimate No. 182_E_. Court & Oregon Alley .1st Pole 1128.79 MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded. by Councilman Simons that Estimate Nos. 178E, 180E, 181E and 182E as itemized be approved. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen'-, None ' Absent: Councilmen - None PUBLIC HEARING - Establishment of Official Grades Gold Street from Pine Street to the Railroad Tracks O Waldon Street from California Street to Gold Street -3 Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing'on the establishment of grades at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Fulkerth,' chairman of the street Committee, reported on the trip taken by councilmen, City Manager, member of the Engineering. Dept. , and Hal Marron, Director 'of Public Works. He stated that no one was definitely not in favor of this grade establishment; that the water would follow the curb line down Waldon, drain to Ada Street, then to Calaboose Creek. Mr. John McAfee, 2317 Waldon Street,asked regarding the grade on the east side of Waldon Street. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 2136 be adopted, resolution of the City Council, being an Ordinance of intention to change the grade of Gold Street from the west side of Pine Street to the railroad tracks, and of Waldon Street, from the west side of California Street to the south property line of Gold Street, in the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons.' Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None . Resolution No. 2136 on file in the office of the City Clerk. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS _& PAYROLL MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by:Councilman Fulkerth that claims, Register No. 35, warrant Nos. 747 to 750 and 870 to 908 in- %G clusive be approved and paid; that payroll, Register No. 36, warrant Nos. 983 to 1176 inclusive be approved. Total amount $121, 566. z2,, with salaries amounting to $32, 475. 92 and r-egular. and, special;.war.rarits., $89,090.30. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly.,. ,Simons. and Fleharty . Noes: Councilmen - None _ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons,- seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 199;8 be adopted,. resolution appr,opriati-ng and trans - fering $20, 000.00 from Budget Appropriation Account GA 100-6-A (Salaries) to Unappropriated Reserve. Voting was, as follows:.. Ayes: Councilmen ,Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons: and Fleha.rty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 1998 on file in the office of the City Clerk. FINANCIAL STATEMENT - Dec,ember 31, 1956 Councilman Simons, 'Chairman of the Finance, Committee, advised that the Director of Finance had submitted to each councilmen Financial Statement for the six month period ending December 31, 1956. RE FINANCING SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS The following communications were submitted to councilmen by the City Manager: , January 9th - Information regarding use of the 19.13-1915 acts for ,. /financing subdivision .improvements January 14th- Letter from Eugene K. Sturgis to Harry Hazeltine Re Benton Tract - Tract #4. . Deferred, pending meeting of.the Finance Committee for study,_and re commendation. SCHOOL BUS UNLOADING ZONE STOP SIGN INTERSECTION. GOLD & .WILLIS STREETS Mr. Hal Marron, Director of Public Works, advised the St. Joseph's Parochial School on Gold Street had requested a school bus unloading zone, and it was his.recommendation that a 60 ft. unloading zone be established on �l r� the north side of Gold Street, approximately opposite the intersection of J Gold Street and Walnut Street; that the sign indicating the area as a school bus unloading zone, indicate that parking for other vehicles. is. only prohibited during school hours. It was his further recommendation that a stop sign be provided on Willis Street with its intersection on Gold Street. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded,by Councilman Simons that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance and Re- solution to establish a"school bus loading zone, and a stop sign at Willis and Gold Streets. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ACQUISITION OF'R/W John Reiser Mr. Hal Marron requested council approval for the negotiation with Mr. John Reiser for the acquisition of right-of-way for water line to be c,onstructi--d off Butte Street and for the new trunk sewer that may be built someday. V He stated Mr. Reiser would agree to this right-of-way if existing road was replaced in same condition, and there be a waiver of fees on a front footage charge for water service. MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that Mr. Marron be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Reiser on the basis .as above outlined. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ` 1 1 1 BENTON AIRPORT SURVEY The Director of Public Works advised council that the Benton Airport survey now being conducted by the firm of Adams & Reiser was being deferred pending information from the Title Company. OFF-STREET PARKING REPORT The Off -Street Parking Report and recommendations as jointly adopted by the Parking and Planning Commissions of the City of Redding, dated January 14th, was presented by Planning Director George Brenner. Submitted with the Report were the recommendations of the City Manager and the City Planning Director regarding proposed additional off-street parking facilities (Plan D as amended) as recommended by the City Parking` and Plann- ing Commissions, and report of the City Manager regarding the appraisals of real property proposed for acquisition as off-street parking facilities in accord- ance with Plan D, as amended. Mr. Brenner gave a resume of the report as adopted by the Commissions and the recommendations of the City Mi -i. mer and showed map with areas involved. Mr. Thos Linville , speaking from the floor, stated that appraisers were specialists in their field, and every appraiser is not qualified for condemnation work. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the City Manager be authorized to call for written appraisals on off-street parking sites under study, and as recommended by the Parking and the Planning Commission, to include the Hill Building at 1407 California Street and the Idanha Hotel, 1601 Pine Street. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. These proposals to be submitted to staff, for report"and recommendation at the next meeting of the City Council February 4th, if possible. ENTERPRISE ANNEXATION Planning Director Geo. Brenner, secretary to the City Planning Commission submitted the following recommendation: "That the City Council approve the request of the Enterprise Annexation Committee for permission -to circulate a petition relative to the annexation of that portion of the Enterprise area located within the Enterprise Public' Utility District and not, presently within the City limits of the City of Redding. " Mr. Geo. Henninger, spokesman for residents of the Rother Tract, stated that should there be a move to include this area in the annexation proceedings, there would be 957o opposition from residents. Mayor •Fleharty advised *Mr,. Henninger that the Council was not a forum to discuss the pros and cons of annexation; that the City council did not go out to solicit annexations, but only processed applications for annexations. City Attorney Cibula stated annexation proceedings were very expensive, and that the. State Code must be closely followed. The next step, he advised the Enterprise Annexation Committee, would be to obtain permission from the County Boundry Commission, using legal description by metes and bounds, of the area proposed to be annexed. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that consent to commence annexation proceedings be given to the Enterprise Annexation Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS Resolution No. 2139 - Deed for Right -of -;Nay (Clark and Leone Nye, Weldon and Margaret Oxley and J. H. Trisdale, Inc.) Resolution No. 2140. - Deed for Right -.of -Way (J. H. Trisdale, Inc.) /4/,,- 10 MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that Resolutions No. 2139 and 2140 be adopted, resolution of acceptance of deed for certain purposes: Votingwas as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution Nos. 2139 and 2140 on file in the office of the City Clerk. REQUEST OF ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT City Attorney Cibula advised that a letter had been sent to Mr. J. U. Underwood, Superintendent of the Enterprise Elementary School District, regarding procedure on school district annexations. PROCLAMATIONS Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Jan. 20th through 26th American Council to Improve our Neighborhood j� ACTION Jan. 27th through Feb. 2nd 1957 Children's Dental Health Week Feb. 3rd through 9th MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the Mayor be authorized to sign Proclamations as outlined. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes. SALARY INCREASE MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the salary of'Mr. E. Ness, Assistant City'Attorney, be increased from / $550. 00 per month to $600. 00 per month, effective January 1st. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Correspondence 1'17 Inter -County Chambers of Commerce of Northern Calif. meeting Jan. 22nd 1,741 Application for Alcoholic Beverage License: Happy's Cafe, 1411 California St. 174 State Controller's Report on Motor Vehicle License Fees 6/1/56 to 11/30/56 ,�00 Northern Calif. Planning Council invitation to attend regular meeting in Redding February 8th; 1957 Rite Spot Cafe There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Kelly., seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. !j APPROVED: fr,i M'ay o r Attest: City Clerk