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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUntitledMinutes - City Council - 1957-08-19 �f�� � , City Council, Regular Meeting ` Council Chambers, City Hall • Redding, California ' August 19th, 1957 7:00 P. M. The Reverend Warren Hall, pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Highway 44, Redding, gave the invacation. � The meeting was called to order by Ma'yor Fleharty with the following council- men present: Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleliarty, Absent: Councilman Simons. � City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Cibula and Director of Public Wflrks Marron were also present, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: � ' � MOTION: Made by� Councilman Kelly, secorided'by Councilman Fulkerth that the minutes -of the regular meeting of August 5th be approved as mailed to each of the Councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. COMMUNICATIONS Re Site Public Library � A copy of a letter submitted to the City Planning Commission by Friends ��� of the Library infflrmed council they were in unanimous agreement that the public library be located close to business district and close to natural flow of traffic from the high school and college, and this recommendation would be presented at the public hearing on master plan for public buildings to be held August 13th. _ Annual American Municipal Congress / The 34th annual American Municipal Congress will be held in San Francisco �� December lst thru 4th. League of Calif. Cities - Sacramento Division League dinner will be held in Sacramento, August Z4th with election of � /,, officers scheduled. Councilmen were urged to contact the office of the .�� '` City Manager for reservations. Petition - South St. Traffic Problem A petition, signed by seventy-four residents of the South St, area, prfltested that South Street, between Pine and Thames Drive, was becoming a speedway day and night, and that an Saturdays, especially, there was careless driving and speeding of teenagers. "_For . our peace of mind, our sleep and safety of ourselves and children" the petition states "we feel that cflrrective measures must be taken; such as enforcement of speed laws, mflre stop signs, the re- ��� turn of a stop sign on South Street at the Garden Street intersection, re- direction of traffic onto Butte and Cypress Streets. (If these streets were in good repair they would be used m�re) or any other practical measure to curb speeding. " 1� � A report dated August 19th, signed by Scott Lincecum, Chief of Police, advised a traffic check had been made in this vicinity on July 20th and 27th, August 3rd, lOth and 17th and several citations and warnings were issued. That five citations were issued on August 17th to violat�rs not respecting the yield sign at South and Garden Streets. He further states: "It is my �pinian that the yield sign now located at this intersection is serving its purpose, and changing it to a stop sign is not advisable. " Mr. George Vanderpool, traffic officer, speaking from the floor, favored the Yield signs, but stated it was his opinion that residents lacked knowledge of the meaning; that traffic officers would continue to watch and patrol this 3� �-� a��� area, however, Redding had the same nur�be� of traffic officers (3) . now that they had seven years ago, and other areas of the City needed additional policing, too. . . ' Mayor Fleharty stated there was no solution to this problem except con- trol by strict enforcement and directed the placing of "15 mile per hour" speed limit signs �on each side of the intersection South and Garden Streets. The City Manager said that if the license numb�r of offenders were re- ported "we will be right after them". It was requested there be strict enforcement of the law during the next twfl weeks, and the matter be again placed before the City Council for repflrt. . � Filing of Lien Material Man's Lien in the amount of $13Q. 80 was filed on August 16th by �a� Plywofld and Door Sales, Inc. , against Kates C�nstruction Company, �a� The City Clerk advised copies of this Lien had been sent to the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, State Division flf Highways Re Freew�ys & Expressways • City Manager Cowden reported on Senate Resolut�on No. 26 requesting the State Department of�Public Works to �ndertake a study to provide over-a.11 � fC � plan of freeways and expressways in the State, and requesting coordination with local planning to have a well de�veloped street and highway plan to meet � needs of the future. � PUB LIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened Public Hearings: l. Vacating and Closing up Portion of Extens}on of Center 5t. . City Attorney Cibula outlined the steps that had been take� to date on the request of C, B, Puryear to close a portion of the extension of Center Street. � There were no written protests on this proposed,clflsing. : "��� The City Council having made a finding that it would be to the best; interest af the City to close a portion of the Center Street extension, it was so moved. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that the Mayor be authorized to sign Order closing a portifln of the extension of Center Street, and the City Clerk be directed to have same rec�rded, The Vote: Unanimaus Ayes. 2. Rezoning Request of Joe Diaz From R-3 to R-4 City Attflrney Cibula outlined the steps that had been taken to date on the request of Joe Diaz to rezone property fram R-3 to R-40 Property briefly and generally described as the East � 100 ft. of Block 2Z, fronting on the South side flf Locust Street approximately 100 feet East of the.center line �f Garden Street. The City Clerk advised there were no written protests filed on this ��� rezoning request. � MOTIOl�; Made by Councilman Holyfield , seconded by Councilman � Kelly that Public Hearing on the rez-oning request of Joe Diaz be _ ) clflsed, and the Planning Commission's recommendation that � property briefly and generally described as the east 100 fte �of � Block 2Z, fronting on the south side of Locust Ste appraximately 100 ft, east of the center line of Garde� St, be accepted, and rez�oned from R-3 to R-4. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Councilman Holyfield offered Ordinance No. 537 for first reading. . 3r��_ Q��� 3, Rezoning Request of L. E. Pasley From R-1 to R-3 City Attorney Cibula outlined the steps that had been taken to ' date on the request of L. E. Pasley to rezone property from R-1 t� R-3. Property described as follows: Lots 6, 7 and 8 Block 9, Breslauer Addition, located on the east side of Magnolia, south of Butte Street. � /�% The City Clerk advised there were no written protests on this rezoning request. MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Council- man Kelly that Public Hearing on the rezoning request of L, E. Pasley be closed, and the recommendation of the Planning Commissi�n be accepted to rezone property of L. E. Pas}.ey located as follows: Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 9, Breslauer Addition, east side of Magnolia, south of Butte Street, from R-1 to R.-3. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � Councilman Fulkerth offered Ordinance No. 538 for first read- ing. , APPROVAL OF CLAIMS MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Kelly that claims in the amaunt nf $109, 674. 55 be approved and paid, Warrant Register No. 4, warrant Nos, 74 to 595 inclusive. - ���, Voting was as fallows: 14yes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Cfluncilmen - Simons APPR.OVAL OF ESTIMATE � C.�uncilman Holyfield, Chairman of the Electric Commi.ttee, submitted Estimate No. Z20-E in the. amount of $571. 00 for electric construction north of Casa ' Blanca Motel. lU� MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by•Councilman Fulkerth that electrical estimate No. 220-E in the amount of $571. 00, as submitted, be approved. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simflns . TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 1957, showed a total cash balance of $984, 857. 98 /�� in the three Redding Banks, active and inactive acc,ounts. / REQUEST - Shasta-Trinity National Forest Service � City Manager Cowden advised the Forest Service was interested in the use of the �f/� small building south of the administratifln building at the Redding Municipal Air- � port, now occupied by the Air Scouts, for approximately three mon�hs to use as a storage for jumper gear and supplies, as well as a� ready roflm �or the jumpers )�g when the,y are confined to the airpflrt. / This subject was referred to the City Manager tfl contact the Air Scauts and if they would locate elsewhere, that building be made av�ilable to the Forest Service. . RE-SUBDIVISION OF DEL MAR SUBDIVISION (Benton Tract #4) Under date af August 14th, Harry E, Hazeltine, agent, and David W. Hinds, owner, - �J`� submitted a letter to Council advising a tentative map of Del Mar�Subdivision (Benton � Tract No. 4) had been submitted tfl the Planning Commission, and approved, sub- ject to certain .reservations and conditions to be worked out between the subdividers • • and the Director of Public Works. It was further recommended by the Planning Commission that_ City Council adopt the ne.cessary Resolution for the abandonment of the existing streets in Benton Unit #4. . , ����� a� � � �� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. ZZ32 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council declar- ing intention to vacate and close up streets in Benton Subdivision Unit No. 4 in the City af Redding, County of Shasta, State of.Califarnia, subject to certain.reservations of easement. Voting was as follows: � • Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleharty Noes: Cfluncilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Simons Reso��ution Nfle 2232 on file.in the office of the City Clerk. � REQUEST FOR INFORMAL BID - 1/2 Ton Pick-Up � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Kelly ��� that tlie recommendation of the City Manager be approved, and permission � b:e..gr.anted ta secure informal bids for the purchase of a 1/2 ton pickup for the Engineering Department. The Vote: Unanimous Ayese , ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - South Street Storm Drain . MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, secanded by C�uncilman Kelly that ��� the recommendation of the Director of Public Works -be approved, and work by D. B, Stutsman for the installation of the South Street Storm Drain be accepted, and Notice of Completion filed, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - Riverview Estates Assessment District ���� The Director of Public Works requested deferred action on this job completion, . RESOLUTION - Application for Federal Funds _ � � MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Fulkerth, �seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution No. 2233 be adopted, a Resolution authorizing application for Federal construction grants for sewer projects under Public L'aw 660 and naming City Representative. , � ��� Voting was as foll�ws: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleharty • Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Simo,ns _ . � Resolution No. 2Z33 on file in the office af the City Clerk, : REDDING HEIGHTS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT . A communication dated August 16th from the Director of Public Works stated it would be necessary to have final engineering completed in order to determine any kind af reliable cost estimate for the construction of sewers in the proposed Redding Heights Assessment District, and,it was his recommendation that a �l-f.�- contract be negotiated with Clair A, Hill & Associates to do a final design on � the sewer system fo� the area, cost of this work to be charged against the Assess- ment District when the district is formed, MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that the City Manager and the Director of Public Works be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Clair A, Hill t� determine the cost,s of final engineering design in � the Redding Heights Assessment District. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, BENTO1�Tr'�r'�S5ESSMENT DISTRICT r _ . _ Director `o#� Public Works Marron advised council that the engineering department ' were in the process of preparing final petitions for the impr�vements in the Benton Subdivisifln, and recommended the City of Redding participate to the Assessment District for the following items: ,�L� 1. Replace existing curb and gutter, if neces.sary . 2. Pay for the difference for the enlarged sewer on D�1 Mar Avenue 3. One-half of the cost of pavement ori Del Mar Avenue adjacent to City Park. 4. Curb and gutter along Del Mar Avenue adjacent to the City Park. Approximate costs: $18, 000. 00 ���7 ��'�� . MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, �seconded by Councilman Kelly � that the City_ of Redding participate in the Benton Assessment Dis.trict in � accordance with the policy outlined ;by Mr. Marron, Items 1 to 4 inclusive, at a cost not to exceed $18, 000. 00. < < _ Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleharty - Noes: Councilmen - None , _ � . Absent: Councilmen - Simons - : FREEWAY AGREEMENT - Between Liberty St. and East City Limits MOTION: Made by Counci�man Fulker_th, secflnded by Councilman Ho�yfield that Resolution No. Z234 be adopted, approving Freeway Agreement with the �G� 5tate of California, acting by and through the Department of Public Works. Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, H�lyfield, Kelly and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None _ � Absent: Councilmen - Sirrlons _ , " Resolution No, 2234 on file in the office �f the City Clerk. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - Annexation Enterprise Area #4 - City Attorney Cibula stated he had been advised by Caunty Clerk Ruth Presl�igh the County Soundaries Cflmmis�ion l�.d accepted and had approved description �f the area proposed to be annexed as it appeared in the Petition filed by Spence Graves on August. 5th, 1957 with the City Council. - � 'L�MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution Noo 2235 be adopted, a Res_olutifln of intention tfl annex uninhabited contiguflus territory to the City of Redding, and setting Monday, the 7th day� of - October. as Public Hearing datee . Voting was as follows: 14yes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleharty Noes: Cauncilmen - None : Absent: Councilmen - Simons , : Resolution No. 2235 on file in the office of the City Clerk. . ORDINANCE - Re Salaries ,City Cl�erk and City Treasurer � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth �I that Ordinance No. 536 be adopted, an Ordinance amending Section 152 of Article ��h `� 111 of Chapter V of Part 1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding relating J�y to salaries for the City Clerk and City Treasurer. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None , Ab_sent: Councilmen = Simons � � Ordinance No. 536 �n file in the office of the City Clerk. . < � ' AGREEMENT-._Temp. Transfer of�Vehicular Equipment I� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilmari I-iolyfield � /' that the Mayor be authorized to sign Agreement for the teinporary transfer of � vehicular equipment cavering assignment of State Civil Defense pumper to � Redding for the period from May 6th, 1957 to May ?, 1958, . The Vote:; Unanimous Ayes. Communicatiflns State of Calif. Department of Public Works letter of appreciation for submissi'on lL� of Highway Needs Report. � There bein� no further business, it was moved by CouncilmaniHolyfield, secolhded i by Councilman Fulkerth the meeting be adjourned t�o Tuesda� Septein�be �rcl� Motion carried. APPROVED:� � Attest: C , " Mayor" l y er \ / l� 3 G�'