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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1953-11-16 1. � . I . . . _ -. _-__ . � . . . , r . . . ' . . � , \ ��..� � � ' City Council, Regular�Meeting , v ; Council Chambers, City Hall .. .�.. .. . - R:edding; .C;alifornia . . ,. � � . ,�.. � . �Nov.ember 16, 1953 . � �. � � . � � � . ; The nieeting�was calle'd to-.order by Mayor Anthony and upon roll call the following � C.ourieilmen were present; Holyfield, 5imons, Smith and Anthony, Late; Council- man�Williams; � . , ' � . . , City �Attorney .Cibula.was .also present, � � '� - 1 ' _ _ _ .. � MINiJ,TES.PR.E,VIOUS M�EE;TINGS . ' . ` , " M(UTIO,N: Made by Councilman Simons, . sec:onded by C'ouncilman�Smith that the minutes of the p-revious ineeting of November 2nd,and the adjourned meeting` of November 9th .be�approved as mailed,to each-of the. .C�ouncilmen.� � �. , Votin}g:.was as follows; . ,- � tr _ Ayesr' Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Sm�th, Williams and Anthony Noes� Couneil.men - None _ � � � ' Absent:_ Councilmen - None ' � � ' F . - COM�IJN�ICAT,IONS. � � . � � � � � ' � .._ --- � ;. __ .. . � ._ _.. � � �, . , ` - ' , t League of .C,alif. Cities Report. 1 ` y . � � ' . jThe r.eport on General Assembly Resolutions adopted at the annual ,�,League of C"alif. Gities Gonference held in San Fr.ancisco'Oct: 21st � iwas presented to the C'ouncil. � � ` Y ' �� ' � _ _ . . __ � . _ . _ �,Inter=.County Chambers of Commerce ' ' ��The monthly report of tlie meeting:of the-Inter=C�ounty yChambers .of `' � lC.ornm�rce held in,Alturas,'.Octobe`r 20th.was presente'd to tlie .Council, . . �together with. an invitation to atterid the next me,eting,on Nov. 17th,. � �` ' Savoy Hotel,' Weed, principaTYspeaker Dr. F'rank 1VI. .Wright, San• `. s . .. . � � , +Francisco. . ' � ` ` ` - ` ` " • I , - , � . �,, , _._ _: � . , � 'R.equ.est.of Fr�e�d Rochlin.,_ architect � � y f � V - ` '; . !he request of FredyRochlin for comsideration as an architect for the � propos,ed civic auditoriuxn huilding was,tabled, in �view that the architect � for this'' proposed coristruction has already been seleeted. V y� . � ...� .,1_ . _ � . .. .. - _ �f � ' :. ' . . . . . � ' . - . Parking Commission R.ecom��iendations � . V - c . " � a, � Southern Pacif.ic P"a-rking:I,ot Lease . ` �` ` " ` � . � The reco,rnmendation of tlie p. arki�zg,Coxnrnission that: Southern�Pacific # p-rope_�ty lease be exeeuted .with 'yearly z°ental fee �of $100. 00 paid from ' 1 . the off-st�eet parking. fund,. was presented for coun�ilJ�onsid�eration: ti . f M(U.TION: Made by Gourieilrrian Holyfield, seconded by Councilman , J Simons that the recommendatioris of the Parkirig Commission be 'accepted, ; i and the Southern Pacific Lease on l.ot adjoining tlie Shasta� County Public ' ; , Library be executed, annual rental' of $100. 00 to be ,paid from the Off- t i street Parking Fund, providing that City is not giving up anything that + is material to the C,ity. ' �. Voting was as follows; ' � , � ' . - Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons and Anthony . 'Noes: Councilmen- Smith � �..�.Abs.ent: Coun::ilmen - None - � - - = Pass; Coun�ilmen - Williams ' � ' � � The'City Attorney and City Manager were requested to investigate Lease . of the Southern Pacifi� Company dated December 20; 1927. ` � � -� � � . , , � . � . �.5� , . b., Kise.lot; Block l7, Lot 6 Fre:: p::.Nki.�s.�, ,iicsliday Season 1VIO.TIQN; Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman � Holyfield that the recommendations of the Parking Commission be . acc`ep�ed,' .and �he Ifi�se-lot; -B;lock 17, Lot 6 be temporarily finished as�soon-as po�s�sibl'e, for use 'as '!free parking" for the Holiday -:: r , :. � Season. � Voting was as �foll�ows:� � � � Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith, Tv�Iilliams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None , - ; `- �1bs�nt: ��uncilmen - None � _. _:I �. _ _ _ -i_ . .: . ,. _ ��. . � I� I c ._ .. . � _ . � � _. . Southern Pacific lot, a parcel. of 5. P. Right of Way-Free Parking . MOTION: Made by C.ouncilmar>S:i�rrx�ris, seconded by Councilman Holyfiei ld that the recommendations��of"the Parking C�mmission be accepted, and.the Southern Pacific lot, a parcel of the Southern Pacific right of way, be temporarily finished as soon as possible for use as "free parking" for the Holiday Season provided Lease as submitted by the Southern Pacific Company has been duly executed. ` _ Voting wac.s as follows: Ayes; C'ouncilmen - Holyfield, Simons and Anthony � Noes: Gouncilmen. - Williams and Smith Absent: Councilmen. - None ` c. Thirty Minute Parking - E. side of Oregon Street The recommendation of the Parking Commission that the east side of Oregon Street, from Yuba to Placer Street, be made thirty minute parking was submitted for Council consideration. � Mayo'r Anthony referred this subject to the Pol'ice C�ommittee for�report and recommendation at the next Council meeting. City�Manager Recommendations . - - " a, A communication recommerida�g�<the establishment of the following hangar space 'rental at the "Redding IVlunicipal Airpor.t was submitted to the City. Council:`= Larg'e end spaces �- $15; 00 'per'morith Intermediate spaces. - $10. 00 per �morith; MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by C'ouncilman Simons that the recommendations of the City Manager be.app'roved, and hangar space .rental at the Municipal Airport be established at $15,00 . � per month for the lar'ge end spaces and $10. 00 per month for"the intermediate 'spaces. - effective D�cember lst.. V Voting was as follows: � A,yes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, 5mith and Williams � Noes: Councilmen - Anthoriy Absent; Councilmen - None , , b, .Special Census � The present cost of a 5pecial Census, based on an assumed population - of 12; 000 people, would be $l, 985. 0�0 the City Ma:�ager informed the Council in a communication dated November 16th. He further added . "Should the enumeration reach. 12, 000 increased State: app-ropriations would equal the cost during the first year, and even if the increase of population is only. 1, 000,. the inc-reased approp-�iation woiald cover the co st' in le s s than two year s�." MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, se'conded by Councilman Simons that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted, and the City proceed with a special census, and the sum of $1, 9g5. OO�be appropriated from the "unappropriated reserve'' to cover the.cost of ' suck a census. Voting was as follows: • Ayes: Councilmen - Hol,yfield, Simons, Sm�th, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None 15 � �`�, c. A comm�anication from Mrs. Robert A.. 3ohnston dated SeptemUer ' 25th regarding. her prs�posal to rent. restaur_ant at the Redding IVlunicipal Airport, and the�City Manager�s recomxnendation were submitted for Council consideration. � � � � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams„ seconded by Councilman Simons that the recommendations,,�o.f the VCity. Manager be accepted, and a con- tract b�e,prepared authorizing rental of the Redding Municipal Airport � restaurant for a six month period, rental to be $1. 00 per month, to Mrs. Robert A. Johnston. J v ` V � Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, `Simons, Smith, Williams and Anthony Noes: � Councilmen - None � Absent: Cbuncilmen - 1Vone y J `� � It was�requested that Mrs. Johnston furnish Bond, �or Insurance coverage, for this six month rental period. , d. Acquisition of property - East and Lincoln Sts: � A recommendation that a triangle located at East and Lincoln , necessary for the improvement of SouthEast Street, be acquired at the cost of $141i?00 from Wilhelmina Nock.was submitted for Council consideration. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Williams that property be purchased from Wilhelmina..Nock at a cost of $141. 00 - property located at Lincoln and East Street in accordance with the re- commendations of the City Manager. � Voting was as follows; Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ' ' � � Result:s::. of Election City Employees In a communication dated Noveinber 16th, City IVIanager�Stites in�ormed the Council that on Nwember llth the City em�loyees had elected, by secret ballot, to approve a contract with the State Employees' Retirement System by the follawing, vote: Police ��Fire Department Yes 35 No 1 . .;.,s... . .— . .. � ,. ; �,—,. . _ Other Employees � 89 . . , 40 � Authorization for the execution of the Con�ract, in accordarice With the law, could not be prior to NovemUer 22nd (20 days after the adoption of the Resolution of Intention to approve Contract). . It was statecl that City`employees interested should atteiid the next Council meeting to be held D"ecember� 7th to voice any complaints, or ask any questions, before adoption by the Gouncil of the State Employees' Retirement System. ' `" ` " Vacation Request - City 1Vlanager` � � " ` _ MOTION: � Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilmari Simons that �� the request of tIie City"Manager for vacatio`ri from November Z3rcl to November � 2-7th; inclusive, be granted. ' � ' � � � ` � Voting was as follows: ' ' " ` `" Ay.es: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith, Williams and Anthony � Noes: `Councilmexi - None ` ` ' - ` ,, .. . . _ � Absent: `Councilmen - None ` ` � ' _ . � _ � , . _ _ , .._ _ Tree`Removal reguest ` ` � - -- ' " ' " ' � � ' A r'ecomrrmendation from the City IVlanager �that'trees in`the center `of`Lom�. and Delta Street,� immediately sbuth of Benton Drive, and`the 24" Poplar;� in the parkway on �the west'side 'of Court Street, approximately 150' North�-of Shasta ` Street,`be removed. was p 'reserited for` Council consideration. - ' � . � . , �. . ,. .. MOTION: IVlade by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Williams that the recomniendation�s of the City Ivlanager be �approved, and trees`in the center of L'oma and Delta Stre`et, immediately south of B.enton Drive, and the Z4" Poplar in the parkway on the west side of Court St. be removed. Voting was as follows; ` '- ' � Ayes : Councilmen - Holyfield, :5imons; Smith, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None , , �� Treasurers Report ��- MoritH of O.ctobe'r ' - The reporf for`the`month of October'was subm�tted to each.Councilman by Lo;uise Fancher, City Treasurer. - ;�;,�. . _ ` 5urrim�ns #196 T9 -�Newe11 And Helen I;each. " � Sumrrions #19619 in the Superior Court of the State of Calif. - Newell E. � Leach.and Helen, Leach,vs. Ci"ty of.Redding, served on Mayor Anthon.y „ , , Novem'�er"l�th,' was submitted for C�ouncil consideration. Mayor Anthony referred this matter to the City Attorney. This complaint, an action for damage to real property, states that .due to street grading and construction, there is,limited ingress and`egress to property located Southeast corner •f Sheridan and West Streets. �_ _ . _ _ _ Official Map for Building Zones City o'f Redding � Pending written acceptance and approval of the Official map of B,uilding Zones for City of Redding by the Planning Commission, this subject was held ov.er , for a future m�eting. � � Proposed Sale :of �Property - .Pine and Shasta Streets A re.�omm�ndation from the�Planning Com�nission that tlie City Council � investigate the possibilities�of future expansion.of.`city facilities to property located on Shasta and Pine Streets, adjac:.ent to.the Fir.e Hall, now owned by Mr. Theodore McDonald was submitted for Council `consideration. � After considerable discussion it was requested tl�at extensive study be made on this location and the P. G.. & E. lot; Southwest.corner Shasta and Market Streets, y � Ma,yor Anthony referred this matter to the Firianee •and Building Cominittee, yWilber Simons,,. Chairman. y � ,. -- _. _ � _ � �. . � Re Water Connection.Fees in Sunset .Terrace.Subdivision The following ;communication�dated November. lOtTi, submitted b,yJCouncilman Carl A.. Williams, was presented; � , Honorable Member.s of the City . ' .� � � . Council of,the City`of R.edding Gentlemen: � , � Regarding the payment of water connection fees in the Sunset Terrace 5ubd,, I wish to make the following recommendation. Unit #1 - Inasmuch as most of the lots �in this subdiJision are served with water, Mr. Wood has agreed that any vacant groperty left in this subdivision will pay the connection fee when it desires service. This payment may be paid by the property owner, or Mr. Wood. � Unit #Z - Approximately 13 lots were served with water in this unit�before - the C,ity adopted the Ordinance providing for $1. 50 per front foot connection fee. The remaining 25 lots, together with approximately 8 parcels of land not included in the subdivi�sion, are adjacent to water mains. These mains were constructed by,.Mr, Wood.at the time the subdivision was built, to- gether with house services to back of curb. In view of the fact that it was the policy,of the City to provide;free water :service. prior to the adoption of the connectio.n fee Ordinance; I recommend`that Mr. Wood be paid that portion of the co�st of constructing this water system, that the number of lots connected :prior to the adoption of the O,rdinance bears. to the total number of lots in the subdivision, � This payment would not exceed $2, 500. 00. Unit #3 ,- Since this unit was constructed by Mr. Wood, and no portion of the. cost of the system has been paid by. the City,. property owners in-i:this unit ��:�.... should not be charged the $1. 50 per front foot connection fee. � Respectfully submitted, - � /s/ �arl A. Williams, Councilrrian Mr. Wood, present at the Council meeting, expressed himself in accord with the above provisions. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman •Williams, ,seconded b.y Councilman Smith ` that the City proceed in the adjusting of water connection fees in the Sunset Terraee Subdivision as per letter of Novemb-er lOth, with the understandin�g this action supercedes any provisions which may have appea�ed in`earlier - , Agreement and may be in conflict with any action taken tonight, Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen�- Holyfield, Simons, Smith, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None - - Absent: Councilmen - None � � � SALES TAX ORDINANCE � � � MOTION: Made�by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons, that ariy further action on the proposed Sales Tax Ordinance be postponed. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, 5imons, Smith, WiTliams and Anthony r Noes: � Counc'ilmen - None• ` ' Abs.ent: Councilmen - None ' � TELEVISION ' Financial statements were submitted to the Council by Mr. Fred Carmona and Mr, Gentry of Television Transmissions, Inc. After considerable discussion on television for Redding and the fringe area by 3VIr. Carmona; Mr. Gentry and members of the Gouncil, City Attorney Cibula read Resoiution No. 1795 pertaining to this subject. ' ` _._ A 5 minute reces.s was then called by Mayor Anthony. MOTTON: 'Ma:de by Councilrrian 5imons,' seconded.by CounciYman Holyfield that Resolution No. 1795 - a R.esoiution of the City of Redding. grantirig to Television Cable, a partnership between William A. Gentry and Fred A�. Carmona, the�right; privilege and license to lay and use lines, wires, coaxial cables and appurtenances for trarismitting, distributing and.supplying radio and television antenna service along, acr�ss, or 'upon 'the public streets, ways, alleys and'places as the same may now or hereafter'exist `witliin said municipality -"be adopted. � � Voting was as follows: � - � � Ayes: Couricilman-Holyfield, Simons and Anthony � . Noes: = Coiancilmen-Williams Absent: Councilm�n-None Pass; Councilmen-Smith ` � Resolution No. 1`795 on file`in the office of the Gity Cle�k. . Mr, Gentry stated he was. quite positive that television will be available in Redding within s ixty day s. ' "- ' A;-C`;I;D; CANAL � City Mariager Stites stated there had been a very satisfactory meeting with the Board of Directors of the A. G.I. D. on Tuesday, November3rd, and it appeared possible to work'out the drainage prob�lem of this` area on a�mutal basis;; the District to make a survey and plans for additional culverting,� the City to obli.gate t�iemselves to widening the channel of the drainage ditch runnirig urider the canal. City Manager Stites stated a survey of the channel would be made, right of-way must be acquired, and estimated the cost in the neighborhood of $10, 000,.00. No provisions had bee'n made in the present budget for this pr.oject, Mr. Stites added. , . 162 RE COM1_'LETION OF PROJE:C,T SOUTHEAST STREET . City Attorney Cibula stated he had nothing further to report on the condemnation suit for the acquisition of property necessary for the straightening of Southeast Street; that final papers were now in process of operation. The removal of the shacks on this property, City Attorney .Cibula stated, wo,uld come under health and safety provisions, and action of the Council should be after recommendation from the Building Inspector. _ - :1?;+•report from the Building Inspector on this project was r.equested for the next Council meeting. � APPROVAL OF BILLS ��MC1�T:.IO,N: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by C�ouncilman Holyfield .that bills as presented by the City Controller for the m'onth of November in the amount of $19, 110, 09 be approved and paid. , y . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilmen - None � � , � _ Bills approved affect the following funds: . General : $7, 121. 35 Sanitary Dept. � 777. 80 5hop & Warehouse 1, 315, 65 Sewer Dept. 271. 56 , Parking Meter 40. 35 Utilities Accounting 465, 27 Electric Dept. 5, 847. 97 Deposit Trust Fund 35. 00 Water Department 3, 235. �1� B USINESS LICENSE TAX ORD.INAIVCES , Councilman'Simons.reported he was working on the rev,ision and classification of the business license tax ordinances. � REQUEST SHASTA COUNTY FREE, LI�RARY Councilman Simons stated he would have a commi:ttee report at the next Cou�cil . � �. ,. meeting on the request of the County`Librarian for space in the basement for a children's reading room. � . � RE O,UTSIDE WALKS O:N HIGHWAY 99 BRIDGE Councilman Smith reported that he and the City Manager had met with Mr. Trask, State Highway Engineer, and Mr. Trask was recommending to Sacramento the con- struction of a cantilever walk on the west side of the Sacramento.River Bridge, Highway #99. � IMPROVEMENT OF AKARD STREET MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that the .City Manager be authorized to contact property owners on Akard Street for their approval of the construction of a 56 ft, street, property owners to,pay for 36 ft., street and_curb the City to assume the balance. � Voting was as. follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith, Williams andJAnthony Noe s: Councilmen - None � � Absent: Councilmen - None STREET CONSTRUC�TION PRQJECTS IN ORDER,OF IMPORTANCE. Councilman Sma.th, � Chairman� of the.,Street Committee, with the approval of all Councilmen, was authorized to .call a,meeting of all councilmen that the program of Street construction projects could be jointly planned. INAG TIVE ITEMS ON.AGENDA ` ` Condemnation Suit - McConnell Lots East St. City Attorney Cibula stated there was nothing new to report on the condem- nation suit of the McConnell lots on East 5t. Condemnation action has been filed and probable date of trial will be around the lst Monday of December. 1� 3 Imp:rovement of W. Plaeer Street � City�Manager .Stites. .stated .tha:t,plans and estimates were complete on the improvernent of West'Placer Street and would be. submitted to the Council at the Street Gommittee meeting.. Appraisal survey P. G. & Es Power Lines _ ._ _ .. Traffic. Counts - various I_;oc;ations , , City Manager Stites stated there. was nothing new to report on the two above mentioned items. , _ Proposed Acquisition of Jones Property A report_;on the estimate of:c.ost, on the aequisition_of the Jones property would�be submitted a,t the riext Coun�il meeting.; stated Mr. . Stites. _ Acquisition R/W Waldon Street , City of Redding:�:Map .w'it�h Location of all Street:L;iglits _ : Purchase of Riley property - Pine Street _ _ , , S:treet Lighting Costs - Pine St. and N. Market St.; Areas , _ , _ The four above mentioned.items were requested removed from the Agenda as completed projects. - _.. ;._.__ ... . . . , PROPQSED :S.TREET �LIGHTING�_PR:OJECTS - City of Redding _ _ .. Councilman Williams Chairman of the Ele�tri� C;ommittee: submitted_a.regort,on . the estimate of cost of proposed street lighting projects for the City of Redding. , This subject of proposed street lighting for the City was held over for the Street C'ommit�tee meeting, that ,street construction projects and o�er-a�l street lighting could be distiussed.jointly. Report on proposed Street Lighting, as subxnitte_d b.y Councilman' Williams, oii file in the offic.e of the�City .Clerk. ,.. .. ., Due to .the lateness .of the.hour; .it�.was moved by Councilman Wi,lliams, seconded by Councilrrian Holyfi'eld that�th.e meeting be adjourned. . , � Voting was as follows: � _ . .. . � _ � . _ . _ . .. Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield , Simons, Williams and Anthony . _ - Noes: Councilmen - Smith Absent: Councilmen - 1Vone ; .. , ' � " ' . AP1'ROVED: �: Mayor Attest: _ ,. ` _�, �j�,., � _. _ . '. _. . ` City_Clerk_' . ' � . _ _ � .. . �