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Home My WebLink AboutUntitledMinutes - City Council - 1957-06-03 a:q ".v31�c� City Council, Regular Meeting � Council Chambers, City Hall Redding, California � June 3rd, 1957 7:00 P. M, Lieut.. Edw. R, Crosby, Commanding Officer of the Salvatifln Army, gave the invocation, � � The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty and upon rall call the following councilmen were pres�nt: Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty, Absent: Councilman Holyfield. • City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Cibula, A.ssistant C:ity Attorney Ness, . Directflr of Public Works Marron, Planning Director Brenner and Assessor Chas. Barry were also present, � � � ' INTRODUCTION � Mayor Fleharty vv�elcflmed Mr. M. F. Parker; a member of the Redding Cha}�ber of Commerce, who represented their group at the rrieeting. < � � APPROVAL OF MINUTES � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20th, the adjourned meetings of May 21st and 28th be approved as maited to eacli of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � COMMUNICATIONS � Calif. Water Rights Pr�tectiv� Ass'n. • Mr,� Bert A, P-hillips, president of the Calif.. Water Rights Protective Ass°n, , submitted under date of May 24�th, a comprehensive repflrt �O_� of the activities of the�group, and requested cantinuati�n of the City�s � financial support during the next fiscal year in the amount of $500. 00. This was referred to the Budg�t Committeea � Re Railroad Crossing - Shasta St. '- - � �� The Redding Chamber of Camrnerce submitted, under date of May 21st, their recommendatiflns and suggest'ions to give immediate • relief to the hazard that exists at the Shasta St. railroad crossing, City M�.nager Cowden advised that he, Director of P�blic Works, the Planning Director and Assistant City Attorney had met with - representatives of the Southerr� Pacific Company�-and the State Divisifln of Highways, and along with contemplated changes in parking and stop signs, a flasher type signal will be installed by the�Southern Pacific Company as a temparary mea�ure to relieve the hazard. � Petition for Abandonment Ptn, of Street . ' A Petition, signed byethr•ee p�operty owne�s, requested council con- sideration to abandon certain portions of the street fronting on Lots 22, 23, 24, Block 5, Greenwood Heights Subdivisi�n, Unit No. 20 Council were advised the original builder had made an error, and had ��S' constructed three or four houses some 6 1/2 ft, in the streete Adjacent prope-rty owners had been contacted, and all but one (who does not now reside in the State) had agreed to the aban�donment of this pflrtion flf the street, Mr. Chas. Leas, one of the signed of the Petition', expressed the intention to pay costs of the abandonment proceedings, - 3,.: �� . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman � Kell:y that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary , _ Resolution of.intention tfl abandon,property as specified. The Vote: , , � _ Unanimou s Ay e s. Request Shasta County Kenne�, Club , � , < < MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Cauncilm�.n � _ � � '�� Fulkerth that the request of the Shasta Cflunty Kennel Club be granted, ' that banner be permitted to be hung across,. and over Market Street for two weeks prior to the show, August 30th, 1957, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, , Recommendations of the City Manager a. Award of Bid Schedule #83 - Tractor Loader Backhoe MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman , Falkerth that the recommendatifln af the City Manager be accepted, :, and bid on Schedule #83 be awarded to the low bidder, Minneapolis- /(J� Moline Company of Stockton, in the amount of $4, 873, 00. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simans and Fleharty " Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield ; . b. Award of Bid Schedule #84 - Truck-Crane City Manager Cowden advised that low bid on Schedule #84 was the Shasta Truck and Equipment Company in the amflunt of $7, 004, 00, however, crane they proposed ta furnish did not meet with the specificationsm MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Simons, seconded by Cauncilman Kelly that the recommendatiflns of the Director of Public W��rks and ��' G� the City Manager be accepted, and bid on 5chedule #84 be awarded �to �� / - � L,ou Gerard Motors in the amount_of $8, 382m 00,_lowes.t bid meeting � the specificatiflns.. _ _ _ � - Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield _ � - _ e c, Award of Bid Schedule #86 - Sunset Terrace Sewer �- MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman � Simons that bid be awarded on Schedule #86 to G. G. Williamson Company, Chico, for sanitary sewer laterals, Sunset Terrace, �� Voting was as fflllows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None �. Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield d. Re Bid Schedule #85 - Sunset Terrace Street Improvement City Manager Cowden advised that one bid only had been received on Schedul,e #85, that was 13%, or about $8, OOO. 00,more than the Engineer's estimate, MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded b�,� CouncilmanKelly �� that all bids be rejected on Schedule #85, Sunset Terrace Street c�n- � struction, and to proceed immediately to readvertise, The Vote: r Unanim ou s Aye s. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, . s.econded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. Z190 be adopted, resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rejecting .all bids for the construction of Improvements in Assessment District No. 1957-1, Sunset Terrace and directing the City Clerk ta readvertise for bids in connection therewith. The Vote: � 3,� " :��a.�.� Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noe s: C ouncilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield Resolution No. 2190 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilmen were advised that Mre St�irgis, Bond Attflrney, for the ' assessment distriCt, may require certai�i teclinicalities that would delay readvertising.. ` � 5UR:PLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY PROGRAM - ` � � ��"� Mr, E. Rex Riley, Sector C�ordinator State of California Disaster Office, appeared before council to explain the obtaining of propert}r uncler the Surplus /�J Federal Property Program. He stated the City of Chico had obtained over $5, 000. 00 worth of�equi�riment at an actual cost to the City of about $500. 00; this was a`direct returri �f the tax'dollar to the tax payers. � _ . The D.'irector of Public Works adviSed he was processing forms at the present time to acquire some equipment under this prog'rarrio RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION ` ` John Eitzpatrick, member of Parks and Recreation Commission � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simflns, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth ,,,�L J that Resolution No. 2191 be adopted, a resolution commending John Fitz- patrick fflr faithful 5`ervice t� the City of Redding as a membe.r' of the " Parks arid Recreation Commission. Voting was as follows: — ' Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth�, Kelly;' Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Counc�lmen - Holyfield t:;�� - ��---,c-t � ,_ � Resolution No. 2191 on file in the office of the City Clerk. .� ,..,. . �,_:> - ; � `� •° �'-' Ken�eth P. Morrow, member of Planning Commission ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Ke11y _ :�� . that Resolution Noe 219Z be adop"ted, a resolution commending Kenneth P, Marrow for faithful service t�o the City of Redding as a member of tlie Planning Commissione �_C7 F Voting was as f�llows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly; 5imons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Nane , Absent: Couricilmen - Holyfield ' � Resolution No, 2192 on file in the office of the. City Clerkm ` - George J, Brenner, Planning Direct�r MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, sec�nded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 219�3 be adopted, a resolution commending Geflrge J. /G� Brenner, Pla�nning Director, for faithful service to the City flf Redding. Voting was as fo�lT�ws: ' - . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkelth, Kelly, ��i�mans and Fleharty " � Noes: Councilmen - None - Absentt Councilmen - Holyfield - COMMISSION'APPOINTMENTS Mayor Fleharty recommended the appointment of Frank J, Doherty to the Planning Commission and Ovid L, Holmes to the Parks and Recreation Com- mission, � �G �' MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, �seconded by Councilman Simons that .the appointments as stated, be approveci. .�he Vote: Unanimous Ayes. APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY WIDE ECONOMIC COMIVIISSION Mayor Fleharty recammended the appointment of Mr. Lou Crerard to the County- �°1"� wide Economic Cammission. ; _�� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly�that the rec�mmendation of the Mayor be approved �that Lou_Gerard be appointed to the County-Wide Economic Commissiono The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, APPROVAL OF CL'AIM5 � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, secanded by. Councilman Kelly that /OG claims in the amount of $25, 322. 0�9, �.Warrant Register No. 46, Noss 1798 to 1908 inclusive be appr�ved and paid, Voting was as. follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Sim�ns and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None AbsentE,Councilmen - Holyfield � + RESOLUTI0IV - Transfer of Funds ta Rolling Hills Wa.ter Line MOTION:� Made by Councilman Sim�ns, secflnded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resfllutifln No. 2194 be� adopted, resoluti.fln appr�priating $10, 000, 00 fram �9� certain appropriations and funds far the construction flf water line in connectian � � � with the Rolling Hills Subdivision, _ Voting was as follows: 1 Ayes: C.ouncilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Cfluncilmen - Nflne Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield � � � Resfllution Noo 2194 on file in the flffice of the C:ity Clerk, A�PPROVAL OF ESTIMATES Councilman Kelly, member of the Electrical C�mmitte,e, presented the;follow- ing estimates for approval: _ #209-E Shasta & Olive Streets $1, 234. 00 � .. � �a �g.:u #210-E West-Magnolia Alley 1, 554. 00 _ _.�:�''+ /o-� ,,�� MOTION: Made by Councilman Kell .": "� � y, seconded by Councilman :Simon�s..that : :,� S_ �-:-xi Work Order Estimates Nos. 209-E and 210-E as presented, be approved. �:; Voting was as follows: ; Ayes: Councilmen`- Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons- and Fleharty � Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield � _ REQUEST FOR ABAND.ONMENT PTN• OF-STREET - Mr. Sherman Fulkerth, chairman of the Street Committee, requested deferr- -" • ment on the request of Jflseph E.. Gregory, 2060 Olive Avenue, regarding-the 3��! abandonment of portion of Lincoln Street which is adjacent tfl and on the south ! side of Lot 3, Block 12, and the south`one-half of Lot 4,. Block 12. Shasta- View Addition. REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - - � v � � Councilman Kelly, member of the Airport Committee, requested council con- sider the zoning of Redding Municipal Airport land as industrial, and ways and means to acquire land surrounding the Municipal Airport. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, secanded by Councilman Simons that the %�� City Manager together with the Legal D�epartment petitian the County Planning l�� Cflmmission to zone immediately Redding Municipal Air,port land industrial, and the area surrounding the Redding Municipal Airpflrt industrial as soon as p�ssible. The Vote: Unanimaus Ayes, - - - -�- - � -- Mr. George Brenner, Planning Directflr advised he was attending a meeting with James Herbert, County Planning Directar and the people of the area,� Tuesday, June 4th, to discuss the zoning problem, and to clear up some of the mi sunde r s tanding s. ' � City Manager Cowden advised he would attend the next Caunty Planning Com- mission meeting, and further suggest�dthe possibiality of land exchange. j k � - �s ;s �� RE AIRCRAFT FUEL TAX BILL � MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth � �� that the Mayor be authorized to sign letter to the Senate in support of S.B. � 644, aircraft fuel tax bill. The vote: Unanimous Ayes. � RE CHANGE IlV ZONING ORDINANCE . � Planning Director George Brenner advised the Planning Commission had adopted �� a resnlution recommending that a new Cflmrnercial District be added to the Zoning Ordinance; said district ta be a C-4 R�tail Core Commercial Zone. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that July lst, 7:30 P. M, be set as the Public Hearing date f�r the creating of a new Commercial Zone - C-4, Retail Core Commercial Zone. The Vote: - Unanimous Ayes. • WATER PIPE • Under date of May 31st, Director of Public Works Marron submitted to each councilman a report regarding the type of water pipe which might be installed ��/ within the City of Redding. Attached to this letter was a communication from Clair A. Hill, Civil Engineer to Mr. Marron, recommending that cement lined cast iron and asbestos-cement pipe be bid as alternates and accepted as equal. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the type of pipe used in water systems in the City of Redding be the decisi�n of the Director of Pubiic Warks, or the consultant the City may hire. The Vute: Unanimous Ayes. � PROPO5ED CONTRACT - Northwest Redding Trunk Lines � Director of Public Works Marron requested tentative approval of a lump stzm contract agreement with Clair A. Hill � Associates in the amount oi -$3, 659. 00 as a negotiated price for the construction, staking, of the sewer improvemznts "� �''�" in Sanitary Sewer Imp. 1957-1 West and North Redding Trunk Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Imp. 1957-2 West and North Redding Trunk Sewer Structures and �he legal _ dega-rtment prepare an air�endment to the contract. • MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that tentative approval be given to a prop•osed contract with Clair A. Hill and Associates in the amount of $3, 659. 00 for the Sanitary Sewer Improvernent 1957-1 West and North Redding Trunk Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Improvement 1957-2 West ancl. North Redding Trunk Sewer Structures. - � Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen: Ful,,kerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty , Noes: Councilmen: None ' � Absent: Councilmen: Holyfield PROGRESS REPORT - Benton Airfield Planning Director Geo. Brenner advised the development of the Benton Airfield �+c�� had been given tentative approval by the Planning Commission, pending final meeting with the Airport Commission. , DEEDS - Resolutions of Acceptance MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simans that Resolution No. 2195 be adopted, resolution of acceptance deed for utility purposes from Orr M. and L�tta E. Chenoweth, W. R. Chenoweth, and Maude Tibessart, Rolling Hills Subdivision. � . The Vote: . Z�.� Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty , Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - .Holyfield . MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resalution No. 2196 be adopted, resolution of acceptance deed for street from Orr M, and Lotta E. Chenoweth, Rolling Hills Subdivision. . 3��" � �� . : The Vote: Ayes: Councilmen- Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen- None Absent: Councilmen- Holyfield : Resolutions Nos. 2195 and 2196 on file in the office of the City Clerk ORDINANCE - Rezoning MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, secorided by Councilman Simons that Ordinance No. 527 be adopted, an Ordinanee amending section 1301, 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 1 11 of Part 1 V of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding :relating to rezoning of a.portion of Lots 17 and 18, Block 6, Breslauer's Additi�on to ;j�/� Redding. : . . . . , Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Gouncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield Ordinance No. 527 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Parking and Passenger Loading Zones , MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that Ordinance Noo 5Z8 be adopted, an Ordinance amending Section 1314c of : Article 1 of Chapter 1 1 1 of Part 1 V of the Municipal Code relating to parking %�� and passenge,r loading zones. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield Ordinance N�. 528 on file in the office of the City Clerk, ORDINANCE - Parking and Limited Parking Zones ��-' MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman 5imons that Ordinance No. 529 be adopted, an ordinance amending section 1316 of Article 1 of Chapter 111 of Part 1V of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding and relating.to parking. and limited parking zones, �i�' � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Holyfield Ordinance No. 529 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � RESOLUTION - Public Hearing Date Annexatinn Enterprise A�ea #3 . City Attarney advised ;the following had been filed with the City Clerk: l. Petition for Annexation of Uninhabited Territory to the City of Redding acknowledging bonded indebtedness. 2. Shasta County Boundary Committee IZ.eport and certified copy of action. �l,✓ Attached Exhibit A - Description Exhibit B - Map MOTION; Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2197 be adopted, a resolution of intention to annex uninhabited contiguous territory to the City of Redding. . " Voting was as follows: � � � • Ayes: Cauncilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and �l�b:�.rty Noes: Councilmen - None : Absent: Councilmen - H�lyfield = Resolution No. 2197 on file in the office of the City Clerk. . ORDINANCE - Re Salary, Advancement and Vacation City Employees �� Motion• Made by .Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that 31-G �� they dispense with the complete reading of Ordinance Noo 530, an..ordinance of the City of Redding amending sections 153 and 156 of article 111 and section 184 of article 1V of chapter V of part 1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding relating to schedule of compensation rates, advancement in rate of " cflmpensation, and accumulation of vacations for officers and employees of the City of Redding, and the City Attorney be authorized to scan same. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Couneilmen - Nflne Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield - Councilman Kelly offered Ordinance No. 530 for first reading. , , _ � , RIVERVIEW ESTATES ASSESSMENT DISTRICT� �� City Attorney Cibula advised he had been requested by Clair Hill to defer actifln �U� _ on the adoption of Resolution of Intention to Amend Work on the Riverview Estates Subdivision. - , • . . REPORT ON CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - W. E, Brown City Attorney Cibula requested two weeks deferrment before submitting his �� recommendation regarding damage claim �f W, Ee Brown, 1334 Chestnut St, C ommuni c ati on s 1. Notice •�t�o Withhold, filed by Selby's :Machine & Welding�Works ,j�� T. R. Bechtel Construction Co. & Kates Construction Co. 2.. Dept, of Alcoholic Beverage Control: The Country Sowl, 1228 Calif. St. ��.9 All Nations Cafe, 2810 West St. _ Bob's Distributing Co. 2900 West St, ��C; 3. Delinquent Taxes & Redemptions May 14th to May 20th, 1957. , There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Simons, seconded by C�uncilman Fulkerth the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. APPROVED: . Mayor Attest: - � r Cit Glerk � • • < < < ' e - � _ J - , � ,�2 7