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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1954-01-18 . t83 - - � - 3 - - ' - �ity Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers, City Hall Redding, California , �- � ' ' Januazy 18, 1954 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anthony 'and upon roll call the following ' Councilmen were present: Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Anthony. Absent: Gouncilman Smith. Gity Attorney Cibula was also present. MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that the minutes of the previous meeting of January 4th be approved as mailed to each of the � ' Councilmen: Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield', Simons, Williams arid Anthony Noe's: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Smith ' COMMUNICATIONS ' ' Inter-County Chambers of Commerce The monthly report of the Inter-County Chambers of Commerce was pre- sented to the City Council together with an invitatiori to-attend the meeting January l9th, Red Bluff, speaker Assemblywoman Pauline Davis. ' Shasta County Free Library Request '- Esther Mardon, librarian, thanked the Council for their cooperation in granting the use of the' library basement room to the library for their use 'and requested'consideration and recommendation on improved inside stair- way, better approach to the 'basement as well as the main floor. These building improvement costs to be borne by the County, ho�vever as the building is City owned, all improvements must be approved/the City. Mayor Anthony referred this communication to City Manager Stites. Re Street Improvements in Kutras Tract A request from R. M. Kennicott, general building contractor, requested information on Council's policy re paving of streets within subdivisions, with particular regard to the Kutras Tract. This subject was referred to Gouncilman Jos. Smith, chairman of the Street Committee. Variance Request - W. A. Banigan A variance request from W. A. Banigan asked consideration that property located SW corner Railroad Avenue and Henry Street be zoned Commercial ' instead of Residential.2. This letter was referred to the Planning Gommission for their report and recommendation. Re Benton Airport - request Alma Hindsr Mrs, Alma Hinds, H & H Flying Service, advised the Council of the numerous requests received for hangar space, and'listed eight persons who would rent space were hangars available, 184 � She also called attention to the needed repair on runways and taxi strips, stating that in some spots they were bordering on dangerous for some types of airplanes. This communiGation was referred to the Aviation Committee, Jos. Smith, Chairman. The lease of this airport terminates in April, and a meeting of the entire Council to confer with the committee was suggested. Protest Personal Property Assessment �A communication from •ttie City Attorney adv-ised that protest of Mr: Buel B. Hunt on $31. 00 �personal property assessment had been with- ' drawn as he had received reimbursement by the party against whom the tax was assessed. Park Playground Lease - Roy Wilsey A communication from Roy Wilsey reported on various phases of the operational costs of Kiddyland, stating that due to excessive insurance costs the addition of a pony, or train ride, was prohibitive with Redding's ' present population. He further stated gross receipts for the five seasons �amounted to $38, 018. 00, operating costs $22, 098. 00, not including Capital Outlay which amounted to $20, 000. 00. � Tentative future plans include a fun house, or house of contortion mirrors, the planting of trees and one new ride to be installed when feasible. J. R. Vaughn, Secretary to the Parks Commission listed the following recommendations unanimously approved by the, Commission and satisfactory to Mr. Wilsey; 1. Thatthe rental charges be established on a sliding scale according to gross income. For gross income up to $10, 000. the rental percentage is recommended to be 5°Jo. For. gross ' income between $10, 000 and $15,�000 the rental percentage is recommended to be 7 1/2%. For the gross income over $15, 000. the rental percentage is recommended to be 10%. _ _ 2. That the pony ride restrictions be removed in the present_ • lease. "3. That the area allowed for the Kiddyland be 200 ft. x Z50 'ft. There is to remain suitable entrance frontage on the county road to the present gravel dump and possible future pa'rk developme'nts in the area of the gravel dump. 4. That the-lease be extended for 5 years. ` 5. That Roy Wilsey'6e given sole commercia3'concession rights in the old portion of Lake Redding Park except as� civic groups operate concessions at special community celebrations in the park. MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that the�recommendations of the Parks Commission be accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a lea'se with-Roy Wilsey along the ' lines as recommended, Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simonsy 'and Anthony , Noes: Councilmen - Williams Absent: Councilmen - Smith 185 . � Re use of E-W Runway - Benton Field - The Recieation-Parks Commission join£ly recommended the temporary use of the far end of ttie undeveloped East-west runway of Benton Field be granted to the Greenwood Heights neighborhood for use as a children's baseball diamond. The erection of a temporary backstop and the improve- ment of the playing field would be undertaken by the fathers, with no cost to the City. Councilman Williams questioned the advisability of this move, stating it ' was his contention that public property should be turned into homes for revenue and taxation. City Attorney Cibula stated any permission the Gity might give for this use would be subject to revocation at any time. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that permission be granted for the establishment of a baseball diamond on the East-west runway of Benton Field to the Greenwood Heights neigh- borhood, subject to permission obtained from the present lease holder. Voting was as follows: _ Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, �Williams and Anthony Noes; Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Smith The hour of 8:30 having arrived, Mayor Anthony called for the opening of bids. OPENING OF BIDS - PUBLIG ADDRESS SYSTEIvI The following bids were opened and read by the Gity Clerk on the furnishing and installation of One Public Address System: Vic's Radio and T. V. Service- � , ' 1323 Yuba Street. Service Shop 1553 Pine Street, Grover E. Oaks, speaking from the floor, stated it was his observation that the installation of a Public Address system did not always solve the problem, as per- sons needed to be reminded to speak into the microphone; that people, speaking louder, could be heard to the same adyantage. Mayor Anthony referred these bids to the City Manager for report and recommenda- tion. OPENING OF BIDS - GA50LINE & OIL Year 1954 The following bids were opened and read by the City Glerk on the furnishing of Gasoline, Diesel and Fuel Oil for the year 1954: Shell Oil Co. Reiser & Morgan, Redding Oil Co. 1024 13th St. Sacramento 1230 Markef St. Redding The Texas Co. Tidewater Associated Oil Co. ' 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 79 New Montgomery St. San Francisco E. B . Hinkle & Son, Inc. ( General Petroleum Corp. 1230 Market St. 417 Montgomery St. San Francisco Richfield Oil Co. Union Oil Co. 555 S. Flower St. i,os Angeles 425 First St. San Francisco Standard Oil Go. 909 12th-St: Sacramento= 186 City Manager Stites stated the large, best tank now at the Redding Municipal Air- port would be installed on the warehou'se grounds withiri six weeks, permitting the larger tank deliveries and the saving of 1/Z�` per gallon on cost. Mayor Anthony referred these bids to the City Ivlanager for his report and recommenda- tion. AWARDING OF BIDS - TRUCK PURCHASES The following communication, dated January 18th, from the City Manager was presented: - ' Honorable Members of the City Council ' - of the' City of Redding Gentlemen: Regarding the bids submitCed for trucks and equipment, I respect- fully recommend that - ' Item #1 - Dump Truck, be aw'arded to the Nielsen ivlotor Co. � who bid $3, 139. 26, all taxes included Item #3 - One Ramsey J15 Winch, be awarded to the Nielsen Motor Co. who bid $406. 85, all taxes included - ' Item #4 - 1/2 Ton Truck, be awarded to the Nielsen Motor Go. - who bid $1, 359. 29, all taxes included and that " �' ' - - � - - Item #Z - Two only 2 Ton Truck Chassis,`be awarded to Thatcher and' " Lowden, who bid $4, 445. 71, all taxes included - - � • � � These bids are the lowest bids submitted on the re'specfive items', and the ' equipment meets the specifications provided therefor. I, also, respectfully recommend that all Bid Bonds' be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. � � � � � � � ` Respectfully submitted,' - _ , _ . . _ _ _ . � . c /s/ H. I.- Stites, Gfty Manager � � - - - - - ' - - � - - - - - - MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Gouncilman Simons that ' the recommendations of the City Manager be acce pted, and bids on trucks be awarded on Items # 1=3-4 to Nielsen Motor Co:, and "on'Item#2 to Thatcher and Lowden. ' ` Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None � ' Absent: Gouncilmen - Smith COMIOLUrTICATIONS (Cont'd. ) Southern Pacific Parking Lot The City Parking Commission, .in a communication dated January 15th, recommended the authorization of improvement to the Southern ' Pacific parking lot (adjacent to the library) for off-street parking pur- poses iri accordance with atfached plan and estimate of cost. c . . . _ It was furth�inu�euested that recommendation of Jan. 4th be amended, to read "36/meters 'on the south side of Placer St. " between the first alley east of pine Street and East Street. ' City Attorney Cibula advised the Council the Code was geared to one hour meters, and the suggested recommendation would entail a Code change. 1�8 '7 City Manager Stites was requested to arrange a joint meeting of the � Parking Gommission, the City Council, the City Manager and the City � Attorney for Monday evening, January 25th at 8:00 P. M. for a discussion `J of the budget, Gity parking problems and the advisability of short time parking in the congested areas on Market $treet. : , _ _ . , . , _ _ _ � ... . _ � _ _ � - - - - Recommendations of the City Manager a. A request by the Volunteer Firemen that the Gity provide 24 "turnout y� suits" for volunteer.firemen who. would undergo a thorough training ' program was submitted to the Council by City Manager Stites. The estimated cost of these suits would be $1200. 00, which could be made available by the reallocation of Capital Outlay items in the Fire Dept. � budget. This letter was referred to the Fire Committee, H. A. Holyfield, Chairman. b, Fire Insurance Rating Survey • A recommendation that the City request a new survey by the Board of Fire Underwriters at the earliest possible date which should result in a lower basic rate for the City was submitted by City Manager Stites. MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Simons that the recommendations of the City Manager be approved, and the City Manager be authorized, and instructed, to request a new survey by the Board of Fire Underwriters at the earliest possible date. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Arthony Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Smith � ` ' PROGLAMATION - Mother's March on Polio . MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Williams that the Proclamation designating February �2nd, 1954 as the date for the Mother's March on Polio be approved, and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Proclamation. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None J Absent: Gouncilmen - Smith . � Treasurer's Fteport - Month of December � r The Treasurer's Report for the month of December was submitted by Louise Fancher, Treasurer, to each of the Councilmen. ORDINANCE - S1'REET IMPROVEMENT � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that the complete reading of the Ordinance pertaining to Street Improvement proceedings be waived,' and the City tYttoiney be authorized"to give a general-outline'of the ordinance section by section. - ' - � ' • Voting was as 'follows: � � � ' � � Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and'Anthony " ' Noes: Councilmen - None `� � � � ' y � ' Absent: Councilmen y Smith :� �. C �. L :1 � f MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Ordinance I�To. 455t1� ordinance pertaining to Street 'Improvements pr"oceedings be adopted. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Couricilmen - Holyfield,� Simon's, Will'iams`and Anthony ' ' " IVoes:� Councilmen .- None � '� - ' �" ' Absent: Councilmen - Smith' ' - � �" Oidinance #455Ebn file�In the office�of the City Clerk. " - " "" f igs LITTLE PINE ST, SCHOOL PROPERTY City Attorney Cibula stated there were two lots involved in the Little Pine Street School property; that these lots had been deeded to the Cannon 'School House District in 1873, giving title to the 3'rustees, forever, with the stipu.lation in the Deed that the property was to be used for school purposes. Due to the absence of Councilman Smith due to illness, all Street Committ'ee items on the agenda were held ovei for a subsequent meeting, , A.PPROVAL OF BILLS = December-January ' ` - - MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilmari Holyfield that bills in the amount of $46, 869. 17, warrants No. 1030 to 1048 inclusive, be approved and paid. Voting was as followS: ' - � ' - ' Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Gouncilmen - Smith Warrants affect the following funds: General 3, 313. 78 Utilities Accounting 2, 60 Electric 42, 711. OZ Parking Meter 18. 85 Water 140. 04 ' Special Ofi-Str. Parking 17. 85 Sanitary 581, 21 Return of Deposits 5. 00 Sewer Rental 55. 96 - Shop & Warehouse 2Z. 86 RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE - Wm. S. Baker MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution No. 1803 be adopted, Resolution of Acceptance of Wm. S. Baker and Lorraine Marie Baker Deed. , Voting' was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Anthony , Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Smith Resolution No. 1803 on file in,the office of the City C1Crk. City Manager Stites advised the Council that Deed dated Oct. 24, 1953 between Wm. S. Baker and Lorraine Marie Baker for property comprising a �portion of Lo t 5, Lot 8 and Lot 11 had been sent to Washington for proper acknowledgement. AKARD STREET AND CURB IMPROVEMENT � City Manager Stites �reported that the petition on the Akard Street Impiovement project had not been returned by the Fish and Game Division, Sacramento. TELEVISION - City Manager Stites reported the following on the progress of Television: Resolution passed November 16th, � 1953 � , Acceptance by Wm. Gentry and F. A. Carmona November 24, 1953 Resolution passed December 7, 1953 Acceptance by Wm, Gentry and F. A. Carmona December 15, 1953 ' $5;:000. 00 cash bond on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' That the contract for working to begin within thirty days, completed within six months. � - Fred A. Carmona, speaking from the floor, advised that actual construction had begun January 14th, and concrete had already been poured. However, the issuance of a Construction Bond in the amount of $10, 000. 00 was being delayed, pending a joint pole agreement involving The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the City of Redding. 189 He was, therefor, requesting an extension of time on the filing of the Faithful Performance Bond, said extension having no bearing on the six month completion date. MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Holyfield, seconded byCouncilman Simons, that Sixty (60) days extension from January-15th be g�ranted to Fred A. Carmona and Wm, Gentry for the filing of the $10, 000. 00 Faithful performance Bond. Voting was as follows: •- _ Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons and-Anthony - - - Noes: - Gouncilmen - None - - - _ _ _ ' Absent: Councilmen - Smith Pass: Councilmen - Williams � - - - - rt - PURCHASE. OF PROPERTY - Lot 7, Block B, Waldon Add'n. - City Manager Stites advised that Mr. Charles Jones had agreed to convey title • to the north triangle portion of Lot 7, B1ock=B, Waldon Addition, to the City for $598. 00. This involves 27Z square feet of land, planted with six Walnut trees, the improvements Co the land being contributory to this selling price. Mrs, Fred Tabor, 2538 Waldon Street, .protested any.action of the Council with regard to the purchase of this property, requesting court records be searched for the true boundaries and ownership of property Hill and California Streets. Mrs. Tabor claims title of property is vested in her name and that she will protest any action of the City to use portion for street widening purposes. - ., City Manager Stites asked Mrs, Tabor if her property lay North or South of the - iron pin monument, however, Mrs. Tabor stated she had no knowledge of said pin. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded.by .Gouncilman.Holyfield that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the Jones property, north triangle portion of Lot 7, Block B, Waldon Addition, for $598. 00, said sum to be from ' the Unappropriated Reserve. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None • � Absent: Councilmen - Smith _ ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCES City Manager Stites advised the Gouncil of three Gonferences to be held during the next few weeks: — _ California Municipal Utilities_Conference - Riverside Mr. E. Dick and Mr. Williams, Ghairman of the Electric Committee Purchasing Agents Conference - Coronado - Mr. Chas. Barry January 28th to 30th incl. _ Gity Manager's Spring Conference - Santa Monica _ _ City Manager Stites February 22nd to. 24th. incl. _ _ . _ _ , r. ., _ ' _ ' ' _ . , MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons; seconded by Councilman Holyfield that_. approval be granted for attendance at the conference as outlined by City Ivlanager Stites._ . _ _, , _ _ ' Voting was as follows: _ _ , _ _ , _ . ' Ayes: Councilmen -, Holyfield, .Simons; Williams and Anthony _ - Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Smith ._ , _ _ _ . _ SPECIAL CENSUS City Manager Stites stated he had nothing to report on the status of the Special Census for the Gity of Redding. 190 INAGTIVE ITEMS ON AGENDA Summons #1°619 - Newell & Helen Leach Gity Attorney Cibula stated an answer to the demurrer was being prepared by his of(ice on the Newell and Helen Leach Claim. ' Condemnation Suit - MC Connell I,ots - East St. City Attorney Gibula requested this item be taken off the agenda, as trial date had been set for March and there would be.nothing further to ieport, Re Public Hearings ' City Attorney Cibula advised the Council the Building Zones Map and the Jamieson reassessment Public Hearings were set,yfor February lst. '. Proposed Acquisition of Property - Shasta at Pine•.and Shasta at Market Sts. Revision and clarification of business license ordinances Coun�ilman Simons stated he had little to report on the two above mentioned items. That the Pacific Gas and Electric lot would not be available for negotiation for some time;, that the tentative , or proposed, adoption of a larger sales tax might involve cancellation of some of the business license tax. _ _ Gity Manager Items on Inactive list _ _ Re Outside Walks on Highway 99 Bridge - no answer to date from State Construction of Elect.. Dept• �!arehous� - in hands of the Building Committee Appraisal Survey - P. G. & E. Lines - Grandview Heights .survey: complete, now working on the Woodlawn Addition. . Traffic Counts - New traffic counts at Court and Eureka Way and Calif. and Eureka Way completed, filed application with State ' . for reconsideration on the installation of.traffic signals. Improvement of W. Placer Street _ _ _ • Project statements filed with State, should be here within a week. A. C:I. D. Channel_Project_ . _ ' Councilman were notified of a meeting: of all Councilmen, _ the_City Attorney, the City Manager, and directors of _ . _ the A. C. I. D. at 11:30. A. M. Tuesday, January 19th, Pine Room, Golden Eagle Hotel, � Site - Mosquito Abatement District - No report from the District to date. REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE - Councilman Simons ' Councilman Simons requested a leave of absence from the Council and permission to leave the Country, as he planned a Mediterranean tour of some sixty days, leaving.F�'p. 3rd and returning to New York about April 7th. MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Holyfield_that . the request of Councilman Simons be approved, and he be granted authorization for a leave of absence and permission to leave the Country. ' Voting was as follows: - Ayes: Counciimen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Smith COMPENSATION FOR COUNCILMEN & MAYOR • - - Councilman Simons suggested that compensation for the Mayor and Councilmen be given consideration by this Council, maintaining that considerable expense was placed upon them that was not permitted to be charged against an expense account. ' 191 �. City Attorney Cibula advised that wit•h Gities of the Sixth Class, State law required the question=of com�pensation of�this nature be placed upon the ballot for vote of the people. . � - � r _ , _ MOTION•: Made by Councilman Simo'ns, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the City Attorney be authorized to take the necessary steps to place on the election ballot in April the compensation to the Mayor and Councilmen, � Voting was as'follows: ` � ' � - "' '"' ' Ayes: � Councilmen - Holyfield, Sicnons, Williams and Anthony ' Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Smith SALE OF DOG LICENSES The City Clerk advised the Council that one hundred fifteen (115) dog licenses had been sold during the week January llth to 18th inclusive. � There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Simons that the meeting be adjourned. � Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Williams and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Smith ' ( , APPROVED: � (1.:7 .�� �y�;/,l".iR-� / Mayor % � - ( � - ' Attest: J ' - '✓ ' � �� t � . /� � �'S�__( Cit Clerk 1 . .