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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1954-07-06 2'7��; , � - ` `` ` City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers, City Hall � ` Redding9 California � ` July 6, 1954 8;00 P,Me � The meeting was called to order by Mayor Holyfield and upon roll ca.11 the following councilmen were present. Anthony, Fleharty, Siinons and Holyfield. Late: Councilman Sm.ith.`' City,Attorney Cibula was also present, COMMU,NICATIONS � ` �- �" _ _ . _ � � _ � Division of Highway-Request for Cancellation of Taxes A request dated June 23rd from Chas. V. Bailey, right of way agent for the Division of Highways, for cancellation of taXes for� the 1953-54 � fiscal year on property acquired by the State for right of way by Hotel y Casa Blanca, Inc. was presented for council consideration.' _ _ _ ' � City Attorney Cibula, in a memorandum for the City Clerk advises that no physical property as such was acquired by the 5tate, and tliat all that was actually acquired was a relinquishrrient by Hotel Casa - Blanca of abutter�s rights to Highway 99. For this reason there would be nothing on which to base cancellatiori of any taxes for the second installment of tax year 1953-54. It was his recommendation that Mr. Bailey be so advised. v � . ' _ ` _ Request for Reassessmerit - Melvin Peck � � A request for reassessment on Lots 14A and B, Block 3; Nock Meadows Subdivision was submitted by Melvin A." Peck, Resubdivision map approved by City Council urider date of June 2lst. This was referred to the City Manager for reassessment charges. Protests - Lots 1 to 30 incl, Block B and Lots 13 to 24 inc.� Block A Soardman Addition ` - _ al _ There'were 40 additio� signature�s on the application to amend ordinance relating to zoning and occupancy zones and to classify and zone as first residential the above mentioned property, Boardman Addition: , These petitions were referred to the Planning Gommission. Letter of Appreciation - Keith Ward, Office of Civil Defense Keith E. Ward, regional coordinator of civil clefense, advised the council of his resignation effective June 30th, and expres'sed his appreciation for the cooperation of the City in the past three years. Delinquent Tax Report - June Z8, 1954 � The delinquent tax report, covering perio.d from May 28th to June 2,8th was presented by Louise Fancher, Delinquent Tax Collector. Recommendations of the City Manager - Street Improvement Almond Street - City Manager�Stites advised all owners of property 'on Almond Street between Eureka Way and Sha,sta Street; had either p2.id their assessment for street improvement in full, or paid the inst�ll- ment payment in accordance with the deferred payment plan, and re- commended the City's proposed contribution of $898. 03 be made from the Special Improvement Fund. 2� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Smith that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted, and the sum of $898. 03 be appropriated from the Special Improvemen't Fund to cover the cost of the Cityis. contribution to the Almond Street improvement. Voting was as`follows; ` -1 __ c.� _.. _. �__ .. Ayes: �Councllmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - lttone l � - Absent: Councilmen - None � :. , .1 _I _ � f�_. ;.. c � � c: ._.l _.._ � - Santa Fe Ave. , De1ta,St. and. Ben�on Drive ` _ 1�... City Manager, Stites advised `all owners..of propyerty on Santa Fe P,venue, Delta Street and Benton Drive hadJeither paid their assessment for `� � st'reet improvement in full, or paid the installment payment in.accord- ance with the deferred payment plan, and recommended the City's pro- posed contribution of $129. 51 be made from the Special Improvement Fund. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the recommendations_. of the City Manager be accepted, and the sum of $129. 51.be appropriated fro,m' the Special Improvement Furid to cover ' the cost of the Cityts contribution to the S'a�nta. F'e�Averiue, Delta Street and Benton Drive street improvement. � Voting was as follows; y Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, ,Fleharty, Simqns, Smith and Holyfield Noes; Couricilmen - None , _- Absent: Councilmen - None y , Request for Street Improvement - R. M, Kennicott � Mr. R. M. Kennicott, general building contractor, requested�consideration � of the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk, and paved street with tar and gravel for one bloek. on Paris Avenue in the Kutras Tract, between South St. and Olympus Ave. He:stated he was .owner of 75°jo ,of,the frontage at this time, and asked if this work could be done under the procedural ordinance. � ' MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Smith; seconded by Councilman Simons that �the City Manager be authorized to prepare an- estimate .of cost and . issuance of petition on the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk, and paved street with tar and gravel on one block of Paris Avenue be- tween South,St. and.Qlympus Ave. , Kutras Tract:;_ The Vote: Unanim�us Ayes Application for Lease & Mechanics Rights-Municipal Airport � An application from John K. Herrett for lease for hangar space and rnechanics rights at the. Redding Municipal Airport was submitted for Council consideration.. � ` ` ` � Bud Pedigo, 2549 So. Ivlarket St., submitted an application for' airport manager, � � � These communications were�to be referred to the newly created Airport Commission. ORDINANCE - RE OCCU,PANCY ZONING MOTION: Ivlade by,Councilman Siinons, �seconded by Councilman Fleharty that Ordinance No. 46�:-:::-- ordinance relating,to occupancy zoning - be adopted. Voting was as follows: ` Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Hoiyfield Noes: Councilmen - None ` ` Absent: Councilmen - None � `- ` � Ordinance 1Vo. 465�on file in the office of the City Clerk. � _ � � � _ _ � � � _ � : 6 2'�� ORDINANCE - EST,; AIR.PORTS COMMISSION � MOT10N: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded b,y Councilman Fleharty that Ordinance No. 466 - ordinance establishing and creating an Airports Commission- be.adopted. Voting was as follows: ' . . Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simon's, Smith.and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - N�ne Absent: Councilmen - None , Ordinance No: 466 on file in the office of the City Clerk. REPORT ON LEACH DAMAGE. SUIT City Attorney Cibula_ stated that all the evidence had b.een present�d to Judge Ross on the Leach damage suit, and his decision was expected sometime before : July 31 st. LEASE - Boy 5couts� _ _ Lease for the land for use of the Boy Scouts was being held up pending legal description of the property to be used for this purpose. . OPENING OF $IDS - PLACER ST; CONSTRUCTION '� The following bids on construction of Placer �treet between Olive Avenue �.nd the � ' Igo-Ono Road, submitted before 5:00 P. M. July 6th to the City Manager, were opened and read: - � ' ' ' Fredrickson and Watson Constructiori�Go. - ' 873 81st Avenue, Oakland Robert IVf,. Merian - - Rte. 2 'Box ?50 - Oroville _. . � �� I_ .. _ ._ _ _- � _ _ _ .__ - �, � � _ _. � � _J. H: Trisc3ale-- � - - � � � -� _ � � � � . � � P:, O. Box �779 - -Redd�ng � __� I c -_ .- y v , _ , . � � c �� These bids were referred to the City Manager for report and recomrnendation, APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made by��Cou'ncilman Simons, seeonded by Councilman Fleharty that bills for the month of:June, in the amount of $29, 317, 58, warrants Nos. 2050 � to 2095 inelusive, and for the month of July, in the amount of $10, 286, 17, warrants Nos. 55-1 to 55.-4 inclusive be approved and paido Also that�payroll for the last half of June in the amount of $29, 2.680 06, warrants Nos. 4062 to 4281 inclusive be approved. Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Norie Bills for the month of June affect the following funds: Creneral Fund 1, 617. 04 Electric Dept, 25, 689. 09 Parking Meter l00 53 Water Dept. 31. 02 Municipal Airport 14, 36 G.arbage & Rubbish 15,47 Shop & Warehouse 1, 706. 85 Utilities Accounting 233. 22 B ills fox the month of July affect the following fund: Gerieral 10, 286, 17 274 � . REDDING PAR.KS COM1vIISSION REQUEST - Revenue , MOTIONc Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Cou�cilman Anthony that the request of the Redding,Rarks Commission that the parks budget for the fiscal �:year b,e supplemented by income�of quarters collected from tennis flood lights �'m:et:�:r�s_); and the income from Roy Wilsey's Kiddyland be denied. The vote: IInanimous Ayes. _ . GEN,ERAI,,'�PA�R.EHOUSE CONSTRUC.TION - Budget discussion SHASTA=CASCADE V►TONDERLAIVD REQUEST - Budget discussion � REDDING SAND & GRAVEL CO. , Inc, communication - deferred PE TI TTONS , Oak St. .Impr.ovement - :Length of project may have to�be decreas:ed due to _ cost- > all signatures not in Sunset Terrace Im rovement - �ngineering work almost completed Cl.airmont Heights Im�rovement - Major project in view there are no established grades or streets _I�oma St_, between De1=Mar and Benton Drive 'Impt. - Original petition Yras f "� - � � not-been returne�d ` PROPO,SED VACATION OF 1PQRTIOIV�OF CENTER ST; - No progress EST, OF GRADE ON. LOCUST ST. - Public Hearing.July 19th. S.tate has the matter of ownership of property under ;consideration. A. C. I. D, CHANNEL SUR:VEY - No new development . _ SUBDIVISION 'OF LOT5 - Benton Airport - Erigineering dept, working on.•this SIGNALS - Shasta St. Railroad Crossing - City Manager Stites advised he had requested a new e.stimate on the cost of construction of signals at� the Shasta � 5treet railroad crossing. R.E ALLEY - East Street - No progress , There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Simons, seconded . by Councilman Anthony that the meeting be adjourned until 10:00 A.M, Wednesday, July 7th, when the Council would meet as a Board of Equalization, The vote: - Unanimous Ayes. hr APPRO VED: ._ . . � `._ _ ., ` ., �. ._ � /+� -. . 1 (_. / '� / ' �.�J . , c . � . ,'_ � , . c : _ _ �:Mayor� �'� � : ~� �I � , , � _ � , _ � c . � � _ . ., � � i c. . 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