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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1954-05-03 �;4 3: ` �" ` ` "" � `- City C�un�il, Regula� Meeting - - - � _ - ` " . ` ` �ouncil Ch�.mbe�s� � - = � ` `' � ' ' ` ` - ' ` � Redding, California � - � . . , _ _ �� .._ � M�.y �, 1954 8:00 P. M. � - . ,_ _ _ _. _ � � „ . ._ _ �� _ _ � �. _ � . � _ . The m`eeting was called to order by Mayor Hol'yfield and upon roll call the following �ouncilmen were present: Anthony, F'leharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield. ,,.�, : City Attorne'y C'ibula was also�present. ' � - "'" "'�• ' '"`��'�` � MINUTES - PREVIO;U:S MEETING 1VIOTIOIV: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by, Coumcilman Anthony that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of April 19th and the special meeting of Anril .20t_h be approved as mailed to each of the Councilmen, _ Voting;was as follows; , Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, \Fleharty, Simons, ySmith andVHolyfield No.es: Counc,ilmen - None �� � Absent: Councilmen - _None , , y "B UDDY FOPPY WEEKte - _ ` �J � Mr. Leonard W. Grove, Jr. , Vice-Commander of the V. F, W. `requested that May 2;4th through 29th inclusive be proclaimed "Buddy Poppy Week" and approval be granted on the sale of Buddy popp'ies `during this week, y MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilmari S�imons that the C�ty Attorney be authorized to draw up a Proclamation declaring May 24th through 29th inclusive.!'$uddy Poppy Week", and the Mayor be authorized to sign said �roclam�.tion on behalf of the City. \ � - Voting� was.as fo�llows: � � � c Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilrnen -::?None � � � Absent; Councilrnen - None ASPHALT COWB.OY HELPERS - Shasta .County Sheriff's Poss.e Mr... David Fitzpatrick, Asphalt cowboy helper of the Shasta Coia.nty Sheriff's Posse during Rodeo Week extended an invitation and challenge to the City Council from the Shasta County,Board of. Supervisors on a "wild� cow milking coritest« to be held 2:30 1?,Mo Monday,jM�ay 10th`at the new Anglo-Cali�; Barik building. Mayor Holyfield�s answer - "We accept the challenge!" � ` ` . ��_. . � _ <-_ �,, , _ c _; _ „ _ � _ Mr. Dick Dotson, speaking for`the Sheriff'sI Posse asked that'May lOth to 16th be proclaim�d '''Rodeo W�'ek'' and that everyone wear western garb 'as much as , _ _� .� � �c �_. _� �_ � _ _ _ � � was possible. MOTIC�vN: Made_by Councilman Anthony, seconded by-C�uncilman Simons that tke City .l�ttorney draw up a F`roclamation declaring M�y lOth to Ibth ''Rodeo Week'' with the Mayor being given authority to sigri said Proclamation, arid." that citizens be urged to wear western garb. � � � ` ' J Voting was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty,� Simons, Sn�itli.and �Holyfield Noes; Councilm�n - None v � � Absent; Gouncilmen - None � PR.OTEST ON CONDITION OF LINDEN ST, Mrs. Fern De. Soto, spealcing as a�R.edding tax payer; requested information from the Council as to whether'Linden Street was in the City limits; what constitutes proper maintenance of a street, and who de'cides�what streets should be maintained, adding that I.,inden, Street .was.in deplorable condition and an "utter and com�lete disgrace, " .. _ __ _ _ _. , � �__ c �. _ c ._ � _ _ .. � �.. � - _ 1 �_ � v � � � . � I �_ _ _ �i _� � , ��__�_ , �_.2 4 4 City Manager 5tites advised Mrs. De Soto that no portion of taxes goes toward the improvement of,a s.treet, and�while Linden Street was a part of the city street system, it had never b�een graded nor improved, The new procedural ordinance was explained in some ,detail on proposed street improvement, and the City Manager was authorized to`prepare a petition to be mailed to Mrs. DeSoto within the next few days; curbs, with. rock and oil pavement was considered for Linden Street, or, as a starter the building of a culvert. F�tition to be prepared after Mr.s. DeSoto checks to find what improvements .the p.roperty owners want. BLTZLIZING, ZONE5 MAP , _ Mr. Smith, from the office of Carl A. Williams; was advised that the acceptance Co�mbissi�on .of rezoning..re�comrrieridationstof�P,lannirig�6vo,u e p aced.,on the agenda for the next regular meeting, May 17th. ' r. � COMMUNI.CATIOlVS , '; . _..:.�:._. . Concession Stand - Tiger,Field �"v . 1 ` " � ` ` The Reddirig R.ecreation`�Commiss`ion recommend�d `that tke Tiger'Field concession stand be granted to tlie Tigers for use'on� the nights of their games. , ' � �_ � .. . � , .. . _ MOTION: Made by, Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Fleharty that the Redding Tigers be granted the sole 'ri�hts toJth� coricession stand at Tiger Field, provided a mutually satisfactory agreement is worked out with the other teams, Voting�was as foTlovr�s; ' ' ' ' � Ayes: Councilrnen - Anthony; Fleharty, Simons, 5mith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None - ` Request from Gove�rnor Knight '�Calif. Safest Year" 1954 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons; seconded by Councilman Smith that the .City Attorney be authorized to draw up a�Proclamation declaring 1954 "California's Safest Yea'r'�. - ' Voting was as follows: ` Ayes: Gouncilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None , Absent:�Councilmen -. None � , , J Atteridance at Nat'nl.� Institute of IVIuni: Law Officers` '" ` _. - -_ � �.. _ _ A request from the President of NIML;�O`that `City �,ttorriey Cibula be� - authorized to attend tke annual conference �to'be helfl in `SepteYnber in= San Francisco was presented for council consid'eration, '` - � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that the City Attorney��be granted permission to attend the NIIVILO ' confer.erice in September at Sari�Francisco; expen`ses paid: � � • Vo�ing was as follows: '- Ayes: Councilmen - �Anthony,` �Fleha.rty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen. - None Absent:� Councilmen - None ' v ` ` League of Calif, Cities - Notice of Conferences - ' 1Vlayors' amd CounciTmen's Iristitute�,- Sant'a Barbara June 3rd & 4th � Institute for City Clerk - Fresno June 24th `and 25th` � `� � ` City Manager Stites advised Council he woizld make reservations at the. Miramar Hotel if so authorized. , ._ . _ _ . _ . � .. _ < -- , - .. � . .. _ � . __,�.� :�_.::a�,c� �, . , . � . _� _ �. :. _._ � Bookle.t - Dige.s�,of Sewerage Enabling,Acts � V + �The' 1954vDigest of Sewerage,Enablirig Acts `o'f the State of Galiforni'a �. �!. ��� , • -`, � . �.: � • I � i was submitted for counci`1 consid`eration. ` City�"Attorney Cibula stated he would like a copy of this for his files, and the City �ngineer advised this booklet should be part of the engineering library. ,i � 4� . Annual Audit - R.equest to Bid The Accounting,firm of Faulkner, Oakes and Faulkner, San Diego, ,advised they would welcome an opportunity tb bid on tlie 1953-54 audit for.the City of;Redding. . - . �c � Protest rez�oning af Soutlieast�Street ` � � � The protest of Wilhelmina �Nock M�Mahon on the rezoning of ,South- east Street was .deferre�l until the next council meeting, when the Building Zones Map would b�e ori� the agenda,_ _ � � � . Re�omm�ndation Redding. Parks Commission � The Redding Parks Commission, in a letter. dated May 3rd, stated they had voted unanimously that the sale of beer�not be restricted at ']Ciger Field a.dult ball games nor at the Junior Chamber of Commerce v 4th of July. celebration� at,Lake Redding Park as long as local.and re- putable people handle the �oncession in a legal,and �:ommendable manner, and as long as the con�:essions are for revenue to sustain worthwhile i�. I �ommunity programs. � J J Va.riance Requests a. T. R, G,reer - �.orner Locust and Akard Avenue Construct a 20 x 44 adc�ition to`existing commercial building. � , �_ _ � � , �_ _ - - � - �� 1 _ c Mayor Holyfield held this subject�over, pending an investigation of the res.idential,homes of the area. - 1 _ _ � _ _ ; � b. Wilburn W. Grant - 824 Yuba Street Construct an open carport with woodshed attached on side property line of the above c�escribecl property (Lot 4, Block 100, Garden Subdivision Zoned R-2) . Unanimous approval of the Pl.anning Gom. _ -_� �. � _ � . � << _� � � � MOTION: Made� by �oun�ilman A.nthony, `se�onded by Couneilman Simons that the recomm�n�ations Jof the Planning. Commissian be a�cepted, and variance granted to Wilburn ��. Grant to, construct an open �arport with woodshe;d attached on property located Lot 4, B.lock 100 Garden Subd. Voting.was as follows: ` � v . V ' Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, 5imons, SmitH and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None � � � � ` Absent: C:oun�ilmen - None c. ` Purley Harrison � 28Z7 West St. � � ` _ � 1.� _, Construct an.addition to house at 2827JWe`st Street to be used as a hamburger lunch room. Small caunter in room, two stools. Lot 15, Block T - Boardman Addition. Unanimous app-roval of Planning.Commi s siori. � � (It was requested that the C_ity , Clerk note the correcicion of the Subdivision - wrongly stated on.varian�e request as Grandview Sub ai vi s i on) � MOTION: Ma,de by Councilman Simons, se•�onded by� Councilman Smith that .the recommendations of the Planning Cornmission be accepted, and variance granted to Mrs. Purley .Harrison to permit the` construetion of a hamburger lunch room with small counter and two stools on her property 28Z7 West St. � Voting�was as follows: � Ayes: C:ouncilmen "- Anthoriy, Fleharty, Sirrioris; Smith and Holyfield Noes: Coun�ilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None � � � Request for Execution Memo. of Agreexnent = Div: of Highways , MOTI01�7:y Made by Coun�cilman`'Smzth; seconded by Councilman Fleharty that R,e`solution No. 181T - adopting budget and `approving Memorandum of Agreement for expenditure of gas tax'�alYocation'for�major City streets - be adopted, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Agreemerit"on behalf of the `C.ity. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilxnen.- Anthony, Fleharty, 5imons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None R:esolution No. 1817 on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, s.econded by Councilman Simons that the City Engi"neer be authorized to advertise for bid�s for the grading, excavating and oilirig of Placer 'Street. Voting was as follows; Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes; Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Petition - Streets, Curbing, Sewer, Water and Electricity � � Rosaline, Maple, Edith and Haight Streets, between Octavia and Edith A petition signed by over 25% of `the property owners on the above mentioned streets was submitted for Council consideration. MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Arithony, seconded by Councilman S'imons that the City 'Engineer be authorized to prepare petition and estimate of cost on streets, curbing, sewer, water and electricity for Rosaline, Maple, Edith and Haight Streets, between Octavia and Edith Streets, in accordance with the procedural ordinance recently adopted. Voting was as follows: ` Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen -'None D.elinquent Tax Report - Month.of April , The delinquent tax report for the month of April was submitted by Louise Fancher, Delinquent Tax Collector, Communications.from �ity Manager 1. Leland Court - Sariitary Sewer 'System Honorable Members of the City Council - of the City of Reddimg � Gentlemen: Regarding'the petition submitted for the improvement of Leland Court, by the reconstruction of the existing sanitary sewer, please be ' advised that in accordance witli your instruc�ions I have prepared an , estimate of the cost of replacing this section of the sanitary sewer system, ' . You will recall that the inadequacy of the present line results• from the excessive infiltration of ground water, and lack of d�epth. It is entirely , possible, by reconstructing this line, to overcome both deficiencies. However, after completing the Grand View section of the ''master s:ewer plan", it appears that a-n interceptor to serve the Grand View area should be constructed on this street. The capacity of this sewer requires that it be constructed of 15" pipe along Leland Court to Fell Street, and 12" pipe from Fell St, to Grange Ave. The cost of constructing this section of interceptor sewer is estimated to be $20, 302. 00. ,,;� �r.`� � Nearly all of the property �adjac:ent to tliis line has been included ` ' in an assessmerit distr'ict`for �the cqnstruction of the �present s'anitary ` - "`sewe�, `"Final payments on this assessment will �e included`in the 'J� 1955-56 tax bills. Should all of the prbperty within this 'area be assessed $2. 00 per front foot for the construction of this new sewer, the amount raised would amount to approximately $6�, 000. 00. The ` high cost reflected in the estimate is based primarily o�n the depth ` and the anticipated presence of heavy ground water. `� Not over $3, 500. 00 can be attributable to the increase of pipe size�from 8" to 12" and 15". Should your Honorable Body c3:esire to proceed with the construction of this sanitary sewer, consideration s'hould be given to a compromise . betweeri th'e entire cost being`paid �either by 'the prope'rty owners, or , ` the pu�Yic, `and to""�he s.oixr�e of funds from which a'public contribution might be appropriated. ' �� ' � ` ` Respectfully submitted� `�� -- ' ` /s/ H. I. Stites, City Manager � � ' Mayor Holyfield referred this communication to the Finance�Committee for their report and recommendation. Estabiishment of�Grade and Imp:=of Lom.a-Street � �� 2. I Submit, herewit�a, plans for the establishFnent of grade and improvement of Loma street, between Del Mar Avenue and Sante � Fe Ave. In view of the fact that this grade provides�for approximately a two foot cut in front of some property near the south end, I respectfully recommend that a hearing be lield, giving the property owners a chance to protest against this improvement, or that their apprpval be secured in writing. � - Respectfully submitted, ` � � /s/ H. I: Stites, Crty�IVlanag�r MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Eouncilman Fleharty that a Public Hearing be held next Council meeting, May 17th on the profile submitted by the Engineering�Department on the establishsment of the grade on Loma Street, between Del Mar Avenue and Sante Fe. ` ` � � ' Voting was as follows: ' � Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simon�s, �inith and Holyfield , Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Gouncilmen - None CLAIM F'OR DAMAGES� TO P'ROP'ERTY - T:' .Alleri - City Attorney Cibula stated.he was negotiating with Mr. ;aldwell, attorney for the A.11ens on tlieir claim for damages to pro�sert�.� " � � � RESOLUTION•OF ACCEPTANCE - Abbott Deed � - � - MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that R.e.- solution. of`Acceptance of the �bb'ott deed, R`es'olution No.�I$18,-�property-located on' 5ou�i�east Str 'eet, `be�adopted. - � . Votirig,was as follows: ` � � ` � �� � - � ' Ayes: Councilmen = Anthony; Fleharty, -Si.mons, Smith'and Holyfield Noes; Councilmen - None Absent: CounciTmen - None ' , Re'solution No.' 1818 on fil�e in the office of the City Clerk. - ; :�.� �� RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE - Sallard Deed � MC7TIQN: Made,by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that Re- s.olution No.. 1819 - Resolution of Acceptance of the Ballard Deed, property located on Southeast Street - be adopted, Voting was .as followst � _ . . Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: � Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - .None Resolution No. 1819 on file in the office of theCity Clerk. AFPOINTMENTS BY MAY.O.R - Deputy, Ma,yor - MUTION: Made by Councilman Sirn.ons, seco,nded by. Councilman Anthony that the recominendation of the Mayor be accep.ted, ,and tTie:appointment of George Fleharty as deputy mayor be confirmed. � Voting was as follows: Ayest Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield � � , .. . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Co.uncilmen - None APFOINTMENTS BY ,MAYOR - Committee Mayor H'olyfield recomrnended the following committee appointm�nts.: a. Water and Electri<c Field Operations . G.eo. Fleharty, Chairman _ � Jo s. Smith Wilber;D. Simons b. Fire and Police Gommittee � Bill Anthony, Chairman G.eo.` Fleharty Jo s. Smi.th � � � c. Streets, Highways, Parks, Aviation & Garbage Committee . Jos. Smith, Ghairman _. _ � _ B ill Anthony ..Wilb.er D. 5imons d. Finance, Building_s,_ Utility_�Office�Committee _ Wilber,D. Slmoris, Chairman v Fleharty� Geo. _'.� _. � . Bill Anthony �• , _ � _ �. + ;., MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Simons that the G�mmittee appointments as recommended by the 'Mayor be confirmed. Voting;was as follows; Ayes: C1ouncilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, 5mith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None -_ _ . ,_ 1 � � _ � r . . � Mayor Holyfield deferred..the, appointments .t�o the Planning Commission,_ the Parks Commission and the Parking Commission until a�later council meeting, . �, � _ . �. and requested a joint meeting' of the Recreation Commission and`the Parks :_ . _.1_ Commission be held to discuss the merging: of these`two. commis,sions. :. � � _ _ . �c BILLS - MO nth of April _ �I= � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded byyCouncilman Smith that bills in the amount of $25, 115,49 for the month of April be approved and paid; bills presented by the office of the City Controller, Warrants Nos.r 1611 through 1716.inclusive. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ��4� Bills paid reflect the following funds: General 12, 539. 76 Garbage . 03 � Parking Meter 141. 89 Sewer Rental 517. 45 Shop & Warehouse 2, 057. 88 Utilities 763. 80 Electric 5, 037. 52 Sewer Expansion 42. 4? Water 4, 014, 69 REQUESTS - Re City Employee's Ass'n. Political Code Holidays & 3 weeks vacations employment over 15 years - Deferred for new Finance Committee appointments R.E O.FF STREET PARKING IMPROVENiENTS - deferred for new Finance Committee appointments RE FOLICY.SPRAYING TREES ON P'RIVATE PROPERTY Councilman Smith. stated it was the recornmendation of the Street Committee that the City continue its policy of spraying trees without charge on private property for. the balance of this fiscal year, but that an ordinance be drafted establishing the policy of charging a reasonabie fee for this service after Jul.y lst. Mayor Holyfield authorized the Gity Attorney to prepare an ordinance, establish- ing the charge of $1. 00 for large trees, 50�` for srnall trees sprayed by the Gity �" on private property, to_ become effective before next fiscal year. �'-- PE:TITIONS. FOR STR7EET IMP�ROVEM�NT, SEViTERS a. G.randview Subdivision Sewers - City Manager Stites stated that this portion _ of the master sewer plan was completed b. Curbs & gutters Almond Street � c. Oak Street improvement City Manager Stites advised that both of these petitions were in the process of circulation among the property owners of the area � d. Sunset Terrace 5treet Improvement - The Engineering department are working on the estimate of cos.t and preparing the petition ' RE A;C�o I;IDe� CHANNEL There were no new developments on this acquisition of right of way, City Manager Stites said. RE PROP.O5ED_AIR FORCE, ACADEMY SITE , Mr. Jos. A1eck reported that,the Chamber of Commerce was. still actively interested and hopeful that consideration'would be given to the Redding area as a site for the new proposed air force academy and were very anxious to obtain the City Council's endorsement and approval of the Redding location. City Manager Stites was authorized to write a letter to; the cities of Yuba City and Marysville for signature of the Mayor, stating Redding's interest in obtaining backing of various groups that we be given consideration for the academy site. Subdivision of Lots - Benton Airport City Manager 5tites advised the Engineering department was working on this item.. NOTICE OF PLTBLIC HEARING City Attorney Cibula set Public Hearing date for the first Monday�of June on the � reassessment of the John Pehau-Tyrell, Anderson Estate property, Garden Olivia Subdivision. City 1Vtanager Stites advised all charges on this reassessment will b e borne by the City. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fleharty that the meeting be adjourned, Unanimous appro_val. . A.PPRO VED: ,_�t Mayor Attest: - City erk