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. - . �City Cauncil, Regular Meeting
- - , C:ouncil Chambers, City- Hall
� Redding, California :
• August 16,. 1954 �:00 P. M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayc�r Holyfield and upon roll call the
following councilmen were present; Smith, Sirnons, Fleharty and Holyfielcl.
Absent: Coun.�ilman Anthony.� City Attorney Cibula was also present.
� MINUTES - PREVIOU5�MEETIlVGS
� The minutes of the regular: meeting August Z, and the adjourned meeting of
August 4, �1954 as mailed to the councilmen were approved for the regular
meeting with the minutes of the adjourned meeting to be amended as follows:
SLTGGESTIONS FOR. THE. OPERATION .OF THE DIFFERENT DEPART-
MENTS OF THE CTTY OF REDDING.
That all of the money requested for capital irnprovement be set up in
an °'unappropriated reserve fund" except an amount for small jobs. This
amount to be determined by the City Council after studies of the possible
number of small jobs to be made in a year.
That the department head be author.ized to do any job up to and includ-
ing costs of $200. 00 without prior approval,
That the de,partment head make an itemized estirnate of any job of costs
of from $200. 0�0 to $500.00 for the approval of the city manager.
That the department head make an itemized estimate of any jo"b costing
over $�500. 00 for the approval of the city council. This estimate to include
costs of labor, materials, and for the electric and water 'departments:,•�tl-ie
po.ssible increases in the consumption of power and water, and any other
pertinent data.
That any commercial job where large sums are required for installation,
a three year contract be required. The contract to require a minimum
consumption of p�wer or water per year or month. The amount to be set
by the city council,
That on the completion of all jobs, whether large or small, an itemized
report be prepared in triplicate, showing all costs and any charges over or
under the estimate. One copy for the use of the city council, one for the
city, manager and one for the department. � � � � �
� MOTION: made by Councilman Simons, seconded,by Councilman Smith, the
amendment to be added to the minutes of the previous ad'journed�. meeting.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Smith, 5imons, Fleharty and Holyfield.
Noes: None � -
Absent: Councilman Anthony, �
City Attorney Cibula was instructed to prepare_a Resolution concerning the
amendment. -
COMMUNICATIONS '
A letter from City. Manager Stites presenting the Master Sewer Plan _was presented
to the Council. Mr. Stites explained the steps�that could be taken as outlined
in his letter, ' No action was taken as the Council will'study the plan at an ad-
journed meeting which has not been set, The Master Sewer� Plan is a matter
of record and on file in the office of the City Glerk,
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Request for Grade on B,oardman Ave. Between Octavia .& Rosalind St.
A letter dated August 6th from Jack M. and Lillian Dobrowsky request-
ing the establishment of the grade on B.oardman Ave. between Octavia
and Rosalind Sts. for the purpose of future improvements was discussed.
City Manager Stites stated the engineering department has been establish-
ing grades with th'e department having so much work ahead, however it
- could be manag.ed.. Upon being asked the amount of time said it would
take about a day of field work and department work. The time to estab-
lish grades is before building starts and as this work has been started,
Mayor Holyfield instructed the City Mana,ger t'o contact the. Dobrowskys
' - to. learri how urgent �:nd crowd in wi�th`the� reguTar work.
Request for Stop Signs - Gold`& Cliestnut�Sts. `
A request from Leond and Jayne McDannald for a stop sign at the cor-
ners of Gold and Chestnuts streets for tlie .safety of child'ren due to a
blind intersection was referred to the Street Committee.
� Trinity River Dam ` ` �
` ' A letter from the Chamber of Comme`rce�concerning the construction
`- of�the Trinity River dam, with aftached copyvof the letter sent to Senator
Thomas H. Kuchel; requesting support, was read to the Council.
- Gas Tax Allocation y ` � � �
A letter from the Division of Highways dated August 6, 1954 atates the
apportionment of July 1954 Allocation of Ga.s Tax A.11acation fo'r expendi-
ture on rnajor city streets as - Red`ding, population 11, 880 an amount
' ` of $8, 154. 92. ` _ _ � . ,
Division of'HighwaysvRequest for Cancellation of Taxes.
` " � The State, acqiziriiig by a�eed, dated.P;pri1 23; 1954, executed by
�" �"'` � � C.` E: Piersall arid recorded Jnly 26; 1954 in Volume �432 Official -
` Recor`ds, page 211,� Shasta County R.ecords, for vstate highway stated -
1. There were no improvements on the property acquired�by the State.
. 2. The State purchased only a portion of the grantor's property and
` � ' requested tlie taxes be segregated accordingly.
This matte`r"was refer`red to the City Assessor and to be referred
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PUBLIC HEAR.INGS 8:30
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" `; `R.ezoning ` ` � `
'" Mr: I�: J. Kennedy; speaking from the floor on behalf of his client, said
that he did not expect any'protests otherwise would have brought evidence.
He asked the C�uncil to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation:
` `As there were no protests and:tlie Planning .Cominissiori held two hearings
' after hol�ding required mee�"irigs, their unanimous`recommendation to the
Council was that Lots 1 to 30, Block B & Lots 13'to 2�4, Block A, B.oard-
man Additibrn be changed from`2nd to lst Re`sidential. � �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman 5mith,
that the recommendation of the Flanning Commission to rezone Y�ots 1 tp.
` 30", Block B`& Lots 13 to 24,` Block A, Boardman�Addittion y froni 2nd to
lst Residential be approved. �
" Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Smith, Simons, Fleharty and Holyfield . -
Noes: None
` - ` Abserit: Councilman Arithony: ``� ` ` y , J� V�
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" � The City, Attorney was instructed to prep`are a Resolution.
� Establishment of Crrades � � W .
Oak Street -'from South St, northerly to the end of 'the street at
Gabbett Tract.
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5onoma Street = from Terrace Avenue to a point approximately
575 feet west. '
Benton Alley - between Santa Fe & Benton Drive from Delta to
Loma.
Placer Street - from Olive•Avenue to the Igo-Ono Road connection.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilman Smith
that the grades as submitted and established be adopted.
Voting was as follows:
A.yes: Councilmen Smith, Simons, Fleharty and Holyfield.
Noes: None �
Absent: Councilman Anthony..
Treasurer's R.eport
A report for the month of July,� 1954- showing the Receipts and Disbursements
, for the various funds, �was submitted by the City Treasurer.
APPROVAL OF BILLS, AlVD PAYROLL. � � �� ' �
MOTI01�;; .Made by. Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fleharty
that warrants Nos. 55-183 to 55-262 for bills in the amount of $51, 495. 78
for the-inonth.o£ August 1954 and payroll for the last half of July, warrants
Nos. 219 - 434 inclusive in the amount of $30, 170. 05, be approved and paid.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Sm�th, Simons, Fleharty and Holyfield. ,
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Anthony. �
Bills submitted by the office of the City, Controller in the arnount of $51, 495. 78
affect the following funds.
General 7, 297. 24 Water Dept. Fund 4, 505, 56
Parking Meter 4, 081. 96 Garbage & Rubbish Fund 1, 607. 80
Retirement Fund 1, 544. 45 Sewer Rental Fund 408. 99
Shop Fund 978. 93 Utilities Accounting 243. 72
Equipmental Fund 968. 43 5ewer Expansion 3. 00
Warehouse Fund 2, 319. 27 Return of Deposits 5. 00
Electric Dept. 27, 531. 43
.. RESOLUTION No. 1838 Fixing Charges for Spraying Privately Owned Trees.
MOTIONs Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Simons that
Resolution No. 1838 be.adopted.
Voting was.as follows: �
Ayes: Councilmen Smith, Simons, Fleharty and Holyfield.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Antliony.
RESOLUTION No. 1839 Acceptance of Deed Er.nest and Josephine C. Dozier
to City of Redding, a right of way that runs across the Fern Addition.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by: Councilman Fleharty
that Resolution No. 1839 be adopted. '
Voting was as.follows: � ,
Ayes: Councilmen Smith, ySimons, Fleharty and Holyfield. .
Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Anthony.
REDUCTION ON WATER IN THE .SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
An Ordinance is being prepared on this matter.
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Legal R�uirements for Zoning, Excluding.Additional Service Stations
Some Areas.
The City Attorney prefers that this matter be considered by the Planning
Commis sion.
Vacation of Streets
The vacation of a portion of South St. , east of"the canal and the vacation of
a dedicated street - the airport property; the City Attorney advised the
Council would require foilowing a legal proceedure. The City Manager will
give a legal description to, the City Attorney. ;
Resurfacing of Business Area Streets. .
The work is planned_for this_season. .
Air Show
There isn't any additional information on this matter but the Airport; Com-
mission is to meet Tues;day, August 17th. �
Removal of T:r._ee s- ;:G:ity Hall
The removal of the trees at the City Hall has been delayed as it can be done
in the spring.
'Parks Commission Recornmendations and C.osts� of Critical Improvements
No report, _
Center Street - Vacation '
Concerning 'tHe vacation of a portiori of C'enter St. , a boizndary will' have to
be established as there is some question of title. '
A..C. I.D. Ghannel Survey- No additional report.
Signals - Shasta St. Railroad Crossing - No report.
Alley,_ East Street - No report. '
�USDIVISION - AIR.PORT PROPERTY ' �
It was requeste'd`this matter be placed again upon the Agenda.
TELEVISION AERIALS ' � �
Councilman Smith asked about some means of 'control; as an ordinance
- ��on Television aerials. There was a discussion concerning the control of
' heightli.etc., to be ready liy the next rrieeting. due to Television being avail-
able very soon. �
MOTION: Made by Souncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Fleharty
that an ordinance be adopted to control the heighth', coiistruction and type
of T. V. anterina. � It was unanimous: The City Attorney was instructed
to prepare the ordinance for the next meeting. � '
EMPLOYMENT OF CITY PLANNER
MOTION: Made by Councilman� Smith, seconded by 'Councilman Fleharty to
employ a planner to�determine the location of the Arrriory building and
, other City planning, not to exceed $500. 00. '
Voting was as follows: ' '
Ayes: Councilmen Smith, Simons, Fleharty and'Holyfield.
Noes: None ' �
Absent: Councilman Anthony.
CONDEMNED BUILDINGS. - SOUTH EAST STREET
City Attorney Cibula brought to the attention of the Council the matter
of two and a half buildings that had previously been condemned by the
Building Inspector. Part of this area on Southeast street has been cleaned
up, however, the Building Inspector had reported the two and a half buildings
still remained.
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B LITE GRAVE L MINE
The City Attorney reported that the lease has been ter.minated.ancl.a.notice
has been mailed. After a suitable interval will be re leased.
RETIREMENT FUND �
City Manager Stites reported that this fund will show an overdraft until the
tax money is in. �
TAX RATE '
The City. Attorney reminded the Gouncil that the tax rate, by law, will.have to
be set at the next Council Meeting as it has to be set by the first Tuesday,
following the first Monday in September.
PURCHASE O�' SPR.EADER B.OX �
City Manager Stites advised the Council that the box he had hoped to purchase
w�.s not suitable for spreading�asphaltic coricrete, however he did find one
for less than'$1, 300. 00,' less the freight, which met with the approval of the
Council. �
LEASING AND OPERATION OF AIRPORTS
Mr. Stites reported that he visited the Airport Commission while he was in
Los Angeles and the status would remain the same. There is one application
on file..
PETITIOIVS ,
Alley between West & Court Sts.
The money is in, except for one, and asks to start under the Proceedural
Ordinance. :
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith
that the City Attorney prepare the necessary papers of Intention and
R.esolution. It was unanimous. -
Ridge Drive - Final
Delta Street - To be shortened, from Del Mar to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe - Can proceed with the billing, 75°jo of signatures are in.
Shortening 0ak St. - Petition in and money.�coming in.
Clairmont Heights Area - Petition has not been issued but the money is
allocated.
Orange Street - Petition not in. .
Sunset Terrace - Not in.
Councilman Smith said a petition had been taken out for Coronado which now�
� includes the entire area and wondered if could be put together and contracted.
After a discussion, including speakers from the floor, it was understood that
any changes would necessitate re circulating petitions and an added period of
� waiting, as it still takes six weeks to go through the necessary proceedure.
The people preferred to not combine the area.
Mr. Stites reported that when the petitions were all in the cost would be
$3000. 00 more, which was approved by the Council with the additional amount
to be appropriated.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilman Simons, to
proceed with the work with the additional amount of $3, 000. 00 to be appropriated.
Vot�g was as follows:
Ayes: Councilman Smith, Simons, Fleharty and Holyfield.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilrnan Anthony.
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INACTIVE ITEMS ON AGENDA
PROPERTY LEASE FOR BOYS SCOUTS - No report
AMEIVDMENT TO P.ARKING ME.TER ORDINANCE
' No R.eport. . ,
AMENIDMENT TO ORDINANCE R.E 3 WEEKS VACATION TO EMPLOYEES,
SERVICE OVER 15 .YE.ARS,
No Report.
PURCHASE GR.ANDVIEW & WOODLAWN POWER LINES
The City Manager and City Attorney will contact the P. G. & E.
There being �no further business it.was moved by Councilman Simons,
seconded by :Councilman Fleharty the meeting be adjourned. Unanimous
Ayes. .
APPROVED: ' _
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