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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUntitledMinutes - City Council - 1957-09-034_1K1f o City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers, City Hall Redding, California September 3rd, 1957 7:00 P.M. There being no quorum present, the meeting was adjourned until Wednesday, September 4th, 1957 7:00 P. M. v ` C City Council, Adjourned Meeting Council Chambers, 'City Hall Redding, California September 4th, 1957 7:00 P.M. Lieut. Edw. R. Crosby, Commanding Officer of the Salvation -Army, gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following members present: Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty. City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Cibula, Assistant City Attorney Ness and Director of Public Works'Marron were also present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that minutes of the regular meeting of August 19th be approved as mailed to each of the Councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. c e INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Fleharty welcomed Mr. Thos. Linville, who represented the Redding Chamber of Commerce at this meeting. COMMUNICATIONS ` Petition for Annexation Petition for the annexation cf Uninhabited Territory to the City of Redding was given to the City Clerk Tuesday, September 3rd, and presented toethe City Council at their 'adjourned meeting September 4th. Proposed annexation would comprise the following property: All of lots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Block E of Ottonello Subdivision as recorded on Page 24, Book 6 of Maps of the Official Records of the County of Shasta, State of California. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that petition for the annexation of uninhabited territory to the City, as submitted, be referred back to the people with the suggestion it be delivered to the County Boundaries Commission; when favorably re- ceived, City will then act. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Calif. Marine Parks and Harbors Ass'n. A request that City of Redding participate in membership of the Calif. Marine Parks and Harbors Assn. was -read. City Manager Cowden advised that because Redding had only one ramp for boating, City would not be interested iii membership according to M -r. M. Nelson Supt. of Parks and Recreation. Proclamation - City of Turlock A Proclamation "Central California's Sunday School Fait Week, en- dorsed by the City of Turlock was submitted for council consideration. Northern Calif. Planning Council Next regular meeting of this group will be held in Siisanville, Sept. 6th -Jd� -with Robert S. Kirkwood as principal speaker. I PROCLAMATION MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the Mayor be authorized to sign Proclamation designating. "Union Label Week"September 2nd through 8th. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL & CLAIMS MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that claims in the. amount of $203, 046. 85, Warrant Register No. 5, warrant Nos. 596'to 693 be approved and paid; that payroll for the first half of August in the amount of $37, 730.33 be approved, Warrant Payroll Register No. 3, warrant Nos. 3868 to 4100 inclusive. Total $240, 7.77® 18 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth,' Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None / TRAFFIC CONTROL ENFORCEMENT Traffic Sgt. George Vanderpool submitted a report on patrolling and traffic citations issued along South Street for the period August 21st to September 2nd. He stated it was his opinion the situation was "well in hand", and the erection of the "15 mile per hour" signs had been of great assistance. City Manager Cowden recommended a conference of the Chief of Police, the traffic sergeant, and Siebert Stephens,, District Supt. Redding Elementary.. Schools for the review of traffic safety practices for school areas. Traffic problems of other areas of the City were discussed; Miracle Mile, Railroad Avenue and enforcement of the stop signs at Placer and Court Streets. Councilman Simons questioned the feasibility of stop signs at East and Yuba Streets. The increased problem of traffic enforcement was discussed, and attention was called that it was necessary for two traffic officers to patrol sixty -'six miles of streets. Mrs. Betty :Carrico, 741 South'Street, speaking from the floor, asked if it would be possible for people to be better informed regarding items on the Council agenda.. She suggested. Public, Service on radio and television;: broadcasting this information, would find people of Redding better informed and in greater attendance at the council meetings. WATER DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURE REPORT Councilman H. A. Holyfield, Chairman of the Water Committee, submitted Lq Water Department expenditure report for the month of July, 1957, to all council- men. The subject of increasing rates for water services were deferred Itemporarily, pending solution of the sewage problem. RE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES Councilman Fulkerth, Chairman of the Sewer Committee, set "Wednesdaynoon, Sept. 11th, as the time for a study session. of increased rates for sewer service charges. Golden Eagle Hotel, Pine Room. RE PLANNING SERVICES - Hahn, Wise & Barber. Under date of August 14th, a communication to the City Manager from Mr. Barber, noted the aggressive planning program carried on by the Planning Commission in addition to its regular duties stemming from administration of the zoning and sub- division ordinances. �Y It was their suggestion, one man, part time, augment this program by technical assistance consisting of the following: Prepare Sor reproduction amended copies of the Public Buildings Plan including text and maps Prepare amended copies of the Land Use Plan 1 37, This will hold true for plans to be studied in the near future such as: Parks and Recreation, Parking, Streets and Highways Zoning Administration Subdivisions Cost of this service would be $250. 00 per month on a half-time basis, plus $7. 00 per hour,(with a $100. 00 per month limit) for supervision It was their further suggestion Chris Evans, one of their personnel now living in Redding, who was familiar with zoning .and subdivision administration, would serve ably in this program, and in addition would serve as secretary to the Planning Commission and attend the two City Council meetings each month to carry out technical liason between the Commission and Council. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield the City Attorney be directed to prepare the contract as outlined in the proposal of Hahn, Wise and Barber, Planning Consultants, for planning services of Chris Evans on a part time basis,. and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Contract on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RE SALE CITY OF REDDING 1957 SEWER BONDS The firm of Stone & Youngberg, Municipal Financing Consultants, suggested Wed. October 9th at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall, as bond sale date, and submitted their suggestions for the general conditions for the bond maturity and interest rates. /Z_11 MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that proposal of Stone & Youngberg for sale of!City of Redding 1957 Sewer Bonds and. bond maturity schedule be accepted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes._ - - RE CITY -COUNTY DOG POUND Under date of August 29th, City Manager Cowden submitted County's proposal re the consolidation of the City -County dog pound- operation. It was noted the County was willing to enter into a contract with the City for this combined function, with the exception that the, City would have to continue to employ a dog catcher to initially collect dogs and other animals. This would entail the City's continued employment of a dog catcher, including the operation of his truck. It was the City Manager's recommendation: 4�7 1.: That Council authorize -the City -Manager, Legal Department and Chief of Police to negotiate with the County and draft an agreement acceptable to both City and County 2. That upon execution of agreement City pound be closed and facility removed_ , including demolition or removal from the site of the pound master's home 3. That the hours of work of our dog catcher, including availability on an emergency basis, be the same as those that may govern the County pound master's operation. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that City: enter into negotiations with the County for use of the County Dog Pound, and re- port and proposed Contract be submitted to council for further consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. , RE APPRAISAL REPORTS - Off Street Parking Lots Submitted to each .councilman were letters from Messrs. Linville .and Zachary re appraisal reports on parcels .of land for potential use as 'off-street parking lots, if and when,a Ae4ding downtown core area parking assessment district is -formed, together with a memo from,the City Manager dated August 28th, giving analysis of J reports and his recommendations. / Mr. Zachary's appraisal of 21 parcels 'for 7 potential off-street parking sites was $849, 050. 00, Mr. Linville's apptraisal of the same property $860, 000. 00. It was Mr. Cowden's recommendation that appraisal reports be accepted, as be- ing adequately performed in accordance with contractural arrangements, and pay- ment of fee approved. 042 MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Kelly that appraisal reports as submitted by Messrs. Linville and Zachary on parcels of land for potential use as off-street parking lots be accepted. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. REPLACEMENT OF TL -10 LOADER City Manager •Cowden i(n a memo to all councilmen dated August 27th, advised that Tractomotive TL -10 Loader, purchased in 1956 from Shasta Truck and Equipment Company had not performed satisfactorily and requested replacement by a TL -12,1 or 1-1/8 cue. yd., four wheel drive loader. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted, and he be authorized to advert- ise for formal bids on a TL -12, 4 wheel drive, yd. or 1-1/8 cu. yd. loader. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.. I - I - • - • REQUEST FOR REZONING - Fred Piperio . Council were advised the Planning Commission had approved the request of Fred Piperio to rezone from multiple family residential district -(R-4} and single family residential district (R-1) to neighborhood commercial (C-1), the 208 ft. fronting on Highway 299 (depth 200 ft. ) property located: North side of Eureka Way (Highway 299), east by property of Roberts, south by ,Eureka Way and on west by property of Aleck and, Paterson, and on north by property of-Piepenstock. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the recommendations of the Planning Commission be accepted, and Public Hearing to hear the rezoning. request of Fred Piperio be set for 7:30 P.M. September 16th if'' all legal requirements can be fulfilled, otherwise October 7th, -7:30 P.M. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. JACCEPTANCE OF WORK - Riverview Estates Assessment, Dist. MOTION: Made -by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the recommend;ations of the Director of Public Works be accepted, and work of 3 T. R. Bechtel on the Riverview -Estates Assessment District be approved and Mayor be authorized to -sign Notice of Completion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. WATER LINE - Rolling Hills Subdivision Director of Public Works Hal Marron advised that con'struction-of the 12" water line from City reservoir to the Rolling Hills Subdivision -had-been completed and recommended that work be. accepted by the City Council and payment made to Mr. Zieger, developer. MOTION: Made,by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution No. 2236 be adopted, a resolution appropriating $10, 000.00 from certain appropriations_ and funds for payment to the developers of Rolling Hills for water line constructions. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2236 on file in the office of the City Clerk. - WATER LINE - Favretto Avenue - The Director of Public Works.advised in a memo to City Council dated August 30th, that City records. indicated a two inch water line on Favretto Avenue be- tween Fell .Street and Calaboose Creek, however, when line was uneov_er.ed to install promised service, it was found to be a one inch pipe. For this reason he recommended installation of a new water line, approximately 500 ft. in length, of 6" cast iron pipe, at an estimated cost of $3, 000. 00. Mr. John Spann, attorney for J. W. Taylor, spoke on the urgent need for` adequate water service for his clients. :s 1 1 1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 2237 be adopted, a resolution appropriating $3, 000.00 from certain appropriations and funds for the construction of water line on Favretto Avenue. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2237 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Simons, Chairman of the Finance Committee, suggested that Councilmen be advised of the amount in -the fund, prior to their- approval of the fund transfer. It was suggested that account status be dittoed on the left hand corner of the Fund Transfer. Mayor Fleharty stressed construction of this line by the City was justified only because records reflected a two inch water line at this point, and City was there- fore obligated. MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that due to the urgency on construction of this line, if City lacks manpower, authorization be given that City furnish material, and we go to bid on labor. The Vote: Unanimous'Ayes. GRADE CHANGE - Eureka Way MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons,. seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 2238 be adopted, a resolution adopting grade on Eureka Way between Court Street and California Street in the City of Redding, resolution in accordance with request of the Division of Highways of the Department of Public Works of the State of California. Voting was as follows;: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty - Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen None Resolution No. 2238 on file in the office of the City Clerk. SEWER DESIGN - Redding Heights Assessment District Director of Public Works Hal Marron reported on negotiations with Clair. A. Hill regarding design of sewer for the Redding Heights Assessment District. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that contract with Clair A. Hill and Associates for design of sewer system,in the Redding Heights Assessment District'be approved, and Mayor be authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the City: Amount of fee 6% of estimated cost of work, or actual construction co.sts, amount to be charged against District if and when formed. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None R]E, BIDS - Off Street Parking `Lot Tehama St. MOTION Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the recommendations of the Director of Works be accepted, and all bids received on the improvement of"the-Tehama Street parking lot be re'jected, and authorize con- struction by force account. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. )0O _Yy� SEWER CONNECTION - McGraw Property Walnut St. Under date of September 4th, the Director of Public Works submitted his re- commendations for sewer connection for the McGraw property on Walnut Street. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that authorization be granted for the construction of sewer lines as outlined by the x, 6 Director =of Public Work -s -on the McGraw property. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. , . .1 . _. . MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution No. 2239 be accepted, resolution of acceptance of deed from Joseph E. Gregory. - Voting was as follows: - Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: 'Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None " DIX CANYON' TIE LINE' -' Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Mr. Hal Marron reported on Agreement entered into'by the City some six years ago regarding construction of the Dix Canyon Tie Line, and recommended that Pacific Gas and Electric Company construct this line at a) stipulated figure.' MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by' Councilman Kelly that recommendation of the Dir' ector of Public -Works be accepted that Pacific Gas and Electric Company perform work in connection with the construction of Dix Canyon tie line, including the obtaining of the necessary rights of way, at a cost of $4, 090. 00 plus "-tax; and in addition City of Redding agrees to pay any additional `costs in the' acquisition of any unusual rights of way: That the Mayor and City 'Clerk be authorized to sign, on behalf of the City, letter dated August 30th, signed by Leigh H. Smith, Division Manager of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, re this agreement. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons -and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen None Absent: Councilmen - None ` PROTECTIVE FENCE - Lake Redding Dam Area MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution No`. 2240 be adopted, - resolution bf the City Council appropriating $425.00 from certain appropriations and funds for the construction of a pro- tective fence in Lake Redding Park Dam area. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 2240 on file in the office of 'the City Clerk. ,�SU RE RIVER FRONTAGE PROPERTY T. R-. Woods Mr. Hal Marron`reporied that river frontage property owned by T. R. Woods and offered by him to the City ha's been flagged: A joint study session b 'the City Council and members of'the Parks -Recreation Commission was planned at the next regular meeting of the Parks -Recreation Commission - 12 noon, Elks Club, ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - The Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. MOTION: Made by,Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that Mayor be authorized to sign encroachment map permit, allowing the Pacific :Telephone and-T91egraphCompany to place underground conduit and manhole `on city property - near- the sewer works, -South of State Highway'#44;1that'if facilities 'are ever re= located, it will be at their expense;` The Vote: Unanimous Aye's. Ju_ il- ,_ORDINA'NCE - Rezoning Diaz -Property - MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that Ordinance No. 537 be adopted, -an ordinance amending Section 1301.2 of Article 1 of Chapter 111 of Part 1V of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding relating to rezoning of a portion of Block 22 of Olivia Addition from R-3 to R-4. 1 1 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance No. 537 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDINANCE - Rezoning Pasley Property MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth,, seconded. by Councilman. Kelly _that Ordinance No. 538 be adopted, ,an. ordinance amending Section 1301.2. of Article 1 of Chapter 111 of Part 1V of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding relating to rezoning of Lots 6, 7 and, 8, Block ,9, . B,reslauer Addition from R-1 to R-3. .Voting was as follows:.. Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Ordinance, No. 53,8 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Application for Federal Aid Under Public Law 660 MOTION: Made by Councilman Hozlyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that Resolution No. 2241 be adopted, a resolution of the, City Council of the- City of Redding pertaining to Federal aid under Public Law: 660. - Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - None ; Resolution No. 2241 on file in the office of the City Clerk. AGREEMENT - Redding Chamber.. of. Commerce MOTION: .Made by Councilan Simons, seconded :by Councilman Holyfield that Agreement. between the Redding Chamber of Commerce•and the City -of. Redding for the fiscal year 19.57-58 be, approved,. and Mayor,.be authorized• to sign said Agreement on behalf of the City. (Sum allbtted $5, 000. 00, payable as outlined) Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty. Noes: Councilmen _- None_ Absent: Councilmen -.None / 7 e /� 6 /1� 5 RE MICROFILMING EQUIPMENT It was reported the Burroughs Microfilming machine, purchased under authority grantedthe City Council on May 6th and 21st, had proved unsatisfactory, and the Director_ of Finance had requested council -approval of the purchase of -a Recordax microfilming. machine in li,.eu, of. the. Burroughs, -and the r.eturn•of the Burroughs machine. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that approval be granted for the purchase of a Recordax microfilming machine in the amount of $2171.00 plus sales tax: That approval be granted on the cancellation•of the Burroughs contract and the return of the Burroughs microfilming machine without liability to the City. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Holyfield, Kelly, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None. This is a budget approved item, and no transfer of funds are necessary. RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMAN H. A.- HOLYFIELD The following letter was submitted by Councilman Holyfield: Honorable Mayor Geo. - C. Fleharty and Members of City Council City of Redding Gentlemen: As the Council is aware, I sold my home on Eureka Way some nine months ago and established a temporary residence in the Kutras Tract until such time as I could re-establish my residence .on a more permanent basis. Recently Ipurchaseda home in Western Ranches Subdivision, located' some three miles beyond the City Limits of Redding, and while there are some features of this acquisition that are not fully completed, I have nevertheless now established this location as my permanent address. In view of the fact that I no longer reside within the con- fines of the City Limits I feel that I should resign from the public office of,City Councilman of the City of Redding. •In taking this action I -am cognizant of the fact that there remains only about seven months in my termof office, and it is with: iiiuch`-*regret that I feel'this'acti'on appropriate at this time even though my re- maining tenure of office is of such short duration.'' During the almost seven year period I have held this public office I have had the pleasur.e of working with many fine citizens who were likewise devoting their time and efforts to the one common cause, -- that of the betterment of this community. ' The relationship with these men and women has been, without a doubt, the finest experience of: my.life, and the memorie-s of these associations will remain with me for many, many years to come. The dignity.given-by you to.the-Offic'e bf Mayor of this City -is an un- forgettable experience, and certainly I am the benefactor of this relationship. The opportunity I have had in working' With the --many fine gentlemen serving in the capacity of City Councilmen more than repays me for the many hours I have devoted to this office. The citizens of Redding are indeed fortunate to be so ably represented in their City Government, not`only,by their elect'ed officials but also by one of the most able and efficient administrative staffs I believe in existence. To you, the Council, and this fine staff, I say THANKS for the privilege of knowing and working with you. The imaginary line which now separates my residence 'from the City of Redding' will, I assure you, be no deterrent to'xny cont ntied interest and efforts to contribute something of benefit to this- community. My only hope is that I again will be given the opportunity to serve Redding and its people in some capacity. Respectfully, - - / H.. A. Holyfield Mayor, .Councilmen and the City Manager expressed their deep regrets for the resignation of H. A. Holyfield "a wonderful public servant, a great man, serving everyone ably and well". Councilman Simons said it was with regrets he made the -motion we accept H.: A. Holyfield's resignation as Councilman and declare the office vacant. Councilman Kelly regrettfully seconded this motion. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Communications Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Application of Richard & Isabelle Reit - Grande Cafe Application of Peter Lim - Lim's Cafe State Controller Report on Apportionment of Trailer Coach Fees . G. A. Snyder, M. D. - Legislation There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Simons, second by Councilman Kelly the meeting adjourn. The. Vote; Unanimous Ayes .� APPROV iwayor At y er 1 1