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' � City Council, Regular Meeting .
Council Chambers, City Hall .
Redding, Califarnia
March 18, 1957 7:00 P. M.
Cauncilman Wilber D. Simons gave the invocation.
The meeting was called tfl order by Mayor Fleharty with the follflwing council-
men present: Fulkerth, 'Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty. City Manager
- Cowden, City Attflrney Cibula, Assistant City Attorney Ness, Director of
Public Works Marron, Engineer pon Simpson, Assessor Charles Barry and,
Secretary to the Planning Director, Kate Ralston were also present.
MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
that the minutes of the previous meeting of March 4th be approved as mailed-
to each of the Councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
/ � PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
(Q�. Mr. Jesse U. Underwood, Secretary of the Bflard of Trustees of the Enterprise
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Elementary School District, filed with the City Clerk Petition for annexation of
uninhabited territory owned by and located in a school district including part of
the City of Redding,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
Petition for annexation be accepted, and the Mayor and Clerk be instructed to
file with the Board of Supervisors the ne:cessary petition to proceed. The Vote;
Unanimous Ayes.
INTRODUCTION
Mayor Fleharty welcomed Mr. Chas. Bull, a member of the Board of Directors
Redding Chamber of Commerce, who represented the ir graup at the meeting.
PRESENTATION - Clair A. Hill
Mr. Clai� r A. Hill submitted to Councilmen "Report on the Rights to Water from
,��' the Sacramento River Owned by the City of Redding".
Mr. Hill advised the City had been granted license in 1944 tfl appropriate five
cubic feet per second from the Sacramento River; in addition, in 1941 the City
had acquired the Water Rights from the California Water Service Company. �
These Rights, �wned by the California Water Service Company and its pre-
decessors date back to 1886, and appear to be valid, he stated, insofar as the
Rights apply to the use of water for domestic purposes. "It is my opinion"
the rep�rt states "that the City should rely on this Right for water for its
future expansion and not apply for appropriation of additional water". Mr.
Hill further recommended that competent legal opinion be obtained before the
City made a definite decision on this matter.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that
payment of $200. 00 be authorized to Clair A. Hill and Associates for services
, rendered on this water survey.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
-- Absent: Councilmen - Nane
`• Mr. Fiill was asked to obtain estimate of fee for written opinion of a Water
attorney,
�j� COMMUNICATIONS
� Dept. of Public Health - Sewage Coriditi`o:n
Under date of March 6, 1957, John E. Wolf, M. D. Shasta Cflunty Health
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officer, and Dale E. Watson, Chief Sanitarian, submitted letter
regarding their concern over the sewage disposal conditions �.n tkle ,
Highland-Quirk Addition and in other areas of the City where homes
are constructed on very small lots and septic tank overflows con-
stitute a serious health problem. They planned to give people
, notices in some areas to correct their sewage overflows to prevent
seriflus disease outbreak. ,
� Copy of letter sent by the City Manager to Mr. Watson on March 12th
with regard to this serious health hazard was submitted to all council-
men. � "
Endorsement of 5ewer Bond Election ���
Mr. Paul C. Bodenhamer, Chairman of the Forward Redding Executive
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Cammittee, .under date of March 13th advised their group had unanimous-
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ly endorsed Stage 1 af the City's Master Sewer Plan and the $650, 000. 00
Sewer Bond Issue.
Special Recreation Services Plan : � ���
The Recreation and Parks Commission recommended acceptance by the -
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City Council of the Special Recreation Services Plan, which would en-
compass activities desired by the community, not already proyided by
the department, and not included within the traditional scope of a
Public Recreation Department and for which skilled personnel are
required.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
- that recommendation of, the Recreation and Parks Cflmmission be accept-
ed and the legal department be authorized to prepare the necessary
ResolutionFto carry on the Special Recreation Service Plan as submitted.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Re Operation Aviation Busines s - Municipal Airport /��
R. W. Thomas, M. D. Chairman of the Airpflrt Commission, submitted
recommendations of the commission on the proposal of Messrs. Train
and Crowe to operate an aviation business at the Redding Municipal
Airport.
(Recommendations on file in the office of the City Clerk)
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This subject was referred to the Aviation Committee for xeport and
recommendation.
Resoluti�n Ca�recting Assessments _ ���i
MOTION: Ma�� by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly
that Resolution No. 2149 be adopted, resolution correcting assessments
for the tax year 1955-56. - � •
Voting was as follows: - � �
Ay_es: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleha�ty
Noe s: C ouncilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None � �
Resolution No. 2149 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Request that Private Playground be Leased to City • � ��
Mr. O. David 5chrimshire proposed that City lease private playground
adjoining his property at 3149 Veda Street for $50. 00 per year, and
, that he be released from any liability. He states he would continue to '
supervise the playgrounds, keep it reasonably clean and the equipment ,
in good repair.
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This communication was referred to the Recreation and Parks Cflm-
� mission for report and recommendation. �
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j j�' Request to Waiver Time :Auction Application �
Mr. Co R. T<o.wns.erid, owner of McReynold's Furniture Company,
1343 Tehama Street, requested the thirty day filing time on application
to hold an auction be waived, that auction could be held March 22nd and
23rd at his store. •
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Cauncilman
Holyfield that request af C. R. Townsend to hold an auction prior
to the thirty day time required by Ordinance, be denied. The V�te:
Unanimous Ayes.
��� APPROVAL OF CLAIMS � PAYROLL
MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
salaries for the second half of February, Register No. 39, warrant Nos. •
1568 to 1768 inclusive, in the amoun�'. of $32, 496. 78 be approved; that
claims; regular and special, Register No. 39, warrar�t Nas. 1333 to 1445
inclusive, in the amount of $1Z5, 396. 51 be approved and paid. Total
$157, 893, 29
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth,Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - Nflne
Absent: Councilmen - None
��� REPORT - Treasurer's Cash Balance
Councilman Simons, Chairman of the Finance Committee, advised tY�e City
Treasurer had reported cash balance in the Banks as of February 28th:
Active Accflunts $547, 273. 04
Inactive Accounts 400, 000. 00
Total $947, 273. 04
I/� FINANCIAL STATEMENT - Director of Finance �
� Financial Statements for the months of January and February were submitted
� to Councilmen by the Director of Finance. Councilman Simons called particular
attention to the actual cash collected on previous years biiling in the el�ctx'ic
and water departments in the amount of $29, 365. 70. (Pages 11 and 12,
February Financial Statement)
� APPROVAL OF ESTIMATES �
�� Councilman Holyfield, Chairman of the Electric Committee, submitted the
following estimates:
No. 192-E Sequoia Grammar School $1, 1'50. 70
No. 193-E Pole Line between Santa Fe &
Benton Drive 1, 150; 10
No. 194-E Butte St, 591. 23 �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
that Work Order Estimates Nos. 192-E, 193-E and 194-E as submitted be
approved.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Cfluncilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: C�uncilmen - None
��, RE APPLICATION OF P, G. & E, FOR RATE INCREASE
Under date of March 14th, City Manager Cowden submitted progress report on
the application by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for rate increase of
5. 94°jo and to effect certain other changes in existing charges for electrical
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energy filed with the State Public Utilities Commission on February 8th.
Copy of review of Application No. 38811 prepared by H. D. Weller, Chairman
of the Northern California Municipal Electric Association, was submitted to
all c�uncilmen.
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EST. OF SALARY - Assistant Director of Public Works ��'ly
MOTION: Made by. C-ouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield �
that the salary of Don Simpsan, Assistant Director of Public Works,be est-
ablished at $650. 00 per month, effective March 15th, 1957, and increased
to $700. 00 at the expiration of six months. ,
Voting was as foll�ws: ,
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty .
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Cfluncilmen - None
Councilman Fulkerth said it was his opinion that salary schedule of all City
employees .sh�uld be reviewed. �
Mayor Fleharty congratulated Don Simpson on his recently acquired certification
of "Registered Civil Engineer".
RESOLUTION - Revising the Sy�s,tem of Major City Streets ,�Z�,,1''.�
.xunder date of March 6th, the Direct�r of�Public Works submitted to Council-
men revised map af major City streets and noted to them that certain streets
had been deleted from the system as it now exists, and that other streets have
been added, which, in his opinion, would better serve the nseds of the City.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Holyfield
that Resolutian �No. 2150 be adopted, resolution revising the System of Major
City Streets.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None .
Absent: Councilmen - None �
Resolution No. 2150 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ,
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE - Uniform Electrical Code ���y
On the rec�mmendation of the Director of Public Works, City Attorney Cibula
submitted to Council proposed Ordinance No . 522, amending section -1298 of
Article V of Chapter 11 of Part 1V of the Municipal Code by adding thereto _
Subsecti�n E to section 2 of the Uniform Electrical Code, 1951. Edition, con-
tained therein. �
Councilman Holyfield offered Ordinance No. 522 for first reading.
PUB LIC HEARING j,�Ll.�
TO CONSIDER THE APPEALED USE PERMIT GRANTED TO CARL R.
MC CONNELL TO LOCATE A PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
AND RELATED USES (M'•antgomery Ward Building) ON THE EAST SIDE
OF CONTINENTAL ST, BETWEEN PLACER ST, AND SACRAMENTO
ST. �
Mayor Fleharty opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 P.M. and requested com-
pliance with specified rules:
` 1. 10 minute presentation by Claude Caldwell, attorney for residents of
the area
2. 10 minute presentation by L. Carr, attorney for Mr. McConnell .
3. 5 minute recess for anyone desiring to be heard to give name and:
address to City Clerk
4, 3 minute limitation to persons on said list ,
5. 5 minute concluding arguments - Attorney Caldwell E
6. Question period by City Councilmen : 'f
Map of area involved, and plan for propased building, was posted by Attorney:
Caldwell,
Albert C. Peterson, certified court reporter, was in attendance and has com-
plete recording of Public Hearing.
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f�� Papers on file:
Notice of Public Hearing - dated March 12, 1957, signed by the City Clerk '
Affidavit of Posting Notices - dated March 15, 1957, signed by George J. �
Brenner , ,
Report of Planning Commission �
1. Histary � ,
2. Basis for Planning Commission's determination and'decisi�n
3, Recommendations of the Planning Director and Planning Consultant
as given to the Planning Commission at their meeting Feb. llth, 1957
Action of Architectural Committee of the Planning Commission '
Attorney Caldwell contended that Montgamery Wards was not a neighborhood
store, but would draw trade from all of Northern California; that when 60%
of a building would be used as a warehouse, it is a warehouse and as such
should only be allawed in a C-3 zone; that resultant truck traffic, if this
building were permitted to be constructed, would be cietrimental to the long
life flf the streets in the area, and these streets had been paid by the residents
of the area thraugh an assessment districto
Attorney Carr stated that 60% of the building was not warehouse, but that
said building would be divided into personal service area, office, and storage-
warehouse, and that all these uses were similar in character to that allowable
for C-1 uses. He further said that Continental Street had originally been
heavy commercial before the development of the Garden-0livia area. '
He did ask for consideration by the Council for alley loading dock, stating this
would be much more logical than loading dock on Continental S'treet,
Mr. Paul,Cox, 1605 Verda Street and Peter Harker, 855 Gold Street, spoke
against constructi�on of this proposed building,
Mr. Sig Kriegsman, Jr. , Chairman of the Planning Commission, gave resume
of the Commissian's thinking and actians.
MOTION: Made by Councilrr3an Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that
the Planriing C'ommission's recommend�.tions be accepted and adhered toa and
appeal be denied.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, 5imons and Flehartjr
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None •
�f�� ORDINANCE - Calling Special Municipal Bond Election
City Attcarney Cibula submitted Ordinance No. 523, an Ordinance calling a
Special Municipal Bond Election in the City of Redding for the purpose of sub-
mitting to the electors of said City the measure of incurring a bonded indebted-
ness of said City for the acquisition, construction and c�mpletion of the following
municipal improvement, to wit: Sewerage System: Declaring the estimated'
cost of said Municipal Imprflvement, the amflunt of the principal of said indebted-
. ness to be incurred therefor, •and the �naximum rate of interest to be paid thereon;
making provision for the levy and collection of taxes; fixing the date of said election,
the manner �f holding the same, �establishing election precincts, polling places for
said election and appointing boards of election therefor, and providing for ��rioti:ce
thereof. . • . ,
MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Kelly that'
the complete reading af Qrdinance No. 523 be waived, and the City Attorney be
authorized to scan sarne. •
Voting was as follows: •
Ayes; Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simflns and Fleharty '
Noe s: C ouncilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None �
Councilman Holyfield offered Ordinance No, 523 for first reading.
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ORDINANCE - Establishing 2 Hr. Parkirig Zones �'��
MOTIQN; Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilmaii Kelly that
the complete reading of Ordinance No. 520 be waived, and the City Attorney
be authorized to scan same, .
Vating was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - Norie .
Absent: Councilmen - None
MOTION: Made by Councilman Halyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons �
that'Ordinance No. 520 be adopted, an ordinance adding new Subsections 6
to 12 inclusive, tfl Sectifln 1320 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 1 1 of Part 1 V of the
Municipal Code which pertains to the establishment of twa hour parking zones
(not metered) which new subsection adds new two hour parking areas to those
already established.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield,� Kelly, Simons and Fleharty ' �
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None , .
Ordinance No. 520 on file in th,e office of thE City Clerk _ _
ORDINANCE - County Court Hous,� Unloading Zone ����
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Holyfield
that Ordinance No. 521 be adopted, an ordinance amending Sectifln 1314 of '
Article 1, Chapter 111, Part 1 V of the Municipal Code by the addition of
Subsection d theret� relating to a Shasta County Court House Unloading
Z one.
Voting was as follows: , .
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty
Noes; Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None .
Ordinance No. 521 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � - -
ORDINANCE - F�r�taining to Yield Right-of-Way Intersections � ���
City Attorney Cibula submitted propflsed Ordinance No. 524 amending Section �
1356 of Article 1 of Chapter 111 of Part 1 V of the Municipal Code by cleleting
therefrom Item No. 8 of Sectian 1356b (1) pertaining to a stop sign on South
Street at Garden Street, and by adding thereto Subsection e pertaining to Yield
Right-of-Way Intersections.
Councilrn�.n Simons offered Ordinance No. 524 for first reading.
ORDINANCE - Relating t� Rezoning of Lot 1, Block P Deakin's Subdivision /'j��
City Attorney Cibula submitted proposed Ordinance No..�525 amending Section
1301. 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 111 of Part 1V of the Municipal Code relating' '
to rezoning �f Lot 1, Block P, Deakin's Subdivision.
Councilman Fulkerth offered O,rdinance No. 525 for first reading.
EST, OF POLICY - Formation of Small Assessment Districts ���
City Attorney Cibula stated it was necessary to formulate a poli�cy on the formation
of small assessment districts to assist the administrative officers of the City; �
that the Director of Public Works had recommended the 1911 proceedings for
assessment districts, the City to contribute a certain amnunt, either work or
costs, and that a�fund be set up to be use.d as a revolving fund, City to purchase
bonds.
Mr. Marrpn stated a policy such as formation of small assessment districts �
would greatly reduce the maintenance costs to the City on streets and alleys,
and would tend ta raise property values; it was his recommendation City
participate in the amount of 15% of the finished cost of the job.
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Mayor Fleharty scheduled a study session to be held` Wednesday, March
27th at 1:30 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall. This would' iriclude tlie �
Finance C�mmittee, the Street Committee, The City Manager, Director
of Public Works and legal counsel. , � - � '
iq,� RELEASE OF CLAIM
`� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
that the Mayor be authorized to sign Release of Claim to Caroline Strickland
and Willie Mae Strickland, in the amount of $108. 76o The Vote: Unanimous
Aye s. ,
j�� The City Attorney was directed to prepare form of Resolution that in all
matters under $100. 00, the City Manager would be authorized to sign re-
lease and compromise claims. � � ` ' ' '" ' �
3�!� CONTRACT - Real Estate Appraisers
/ MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield,, seconded by Councilman Kelly that '
the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City, Contract with the Real
Estate Appr�.isers . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. -
� �� AGREE1vIENT OF BALE - Little Pine St. School .Bldg. &� Fence� •
City Attorney Cibula advised that no bids had been received when formal bids
had been called for the Little Pine St. School Bldg� - � � -
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, secanded by Councilman Fulkerth
that Contract between Aa R. Kaplan and.Phil Phillips and the City of Redding
be approved, and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City; in
the event this Contract is n�t entered into, the City forces are authorized to '
. demalish building, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. �
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/�� RELOCATION WAREHOUSE - Water Department
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield '
to approve the purchase of removal metal bins in the amount of $1800. 00,
this amount to be taken fram.Unappropriated' Reserve. " " ' " � • �
Vflting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None ' ' ' -
Absent: Councilmen - None
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Council were advised it was intended that Water Department wareliouse be
relocated at the Corporation Yard, these bins were to be utilized by the Water
Department. �
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��� RESCINDING OF ORDINANGE NO. 455A
MOTION: Made by Counci�lman Simflns, seconded by Councilman'Kelly that the
City Attorney be instructed ta prepare-the necessary�pape'rs to re'scind Ord. �
No. 455A. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. �
Communicatians
��7� Inter-County Chambers of Commerce of No.rthern Calif. Meeting March 19th
��y Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Cflntrol - Jaegel's, 1420 Yuba St.
Tehama Liquor Store, 14Z8 Tehama St. '
��� Certified copy of Resolution passed by California Highway Commission Z/19/57
3��✓ Calif. Water Rights Protective Ass'n. letter of appreciation for�City'�s membership.
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Simons.,--�ec,ended ,� ;�
by Councilman Kelly the meeting be adjaurned. The Vote: Unanimo Ay�es,J - f�/�� ,�
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