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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1954-09-07 2y��:. _ ; City Council, Regular Meeting _ Council Chambers, City Hall Redding, California September 7, 1954 8.:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Holyfield and upon roll call the following councilmen were present: Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield. Late: Councilman Anthony. City Attorney`Cibula v�as also present. MINUTES - PI2.EVI0_US MEETING . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Coun�cilman Simons that the minutes of the regular meetimg of August 16th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote` Unanimous ayes. _ C:OIvIMUNICATION5 _ Sacramento Valley Division League Calif. Cities A dinner meeting of the League,of Calif. Cities, Sacramento Valley Division was announced The date, Saturday, Sept. llth, Mt. Lassen Hotel, Susanville. State Water.�Pollution Control Board , � "S.tudies of Waste Water Reclamation and Utilization" published by the ,, Water Pollution Control Board was pr.esented to the council, and requested to be filed in the office of the City Clerk. Anplicati�on for Alc. Bev. License , _ ; State Board of Equalization presented an application for_ Off-Sale beer and � wine fr�m,Mr. Ikie.N. Wheat, Shasta Market,. 1427 Gold Street. Redding Yellow Cab Co. Request for Ext. Maximurn Fares Charles Bull, owner of t�ie R.edding Yellow Cab Company .requested extension of the maximum fare of 75� for an indefinite period for the transportation of from 1 to 5 passengers via taxicab any place within the city limits .of Redding: He stated the six month trial period had proved very satisfactory with this modification in the rates. MOTION: M�.d.e by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fleharty that the request of Mr. Chas. Bull be app,roved and an _ . - - extension of the maximum fare of ?5�` for transportation of from one - - --- - - -` to five passengers via taxicab within the City I:,imits be granted for an indefinite period. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . _ _ Recommendati�ns of the<Airport Commission _ _ Dr. Ro W_. '�hoina�, ��hairxnan,of the Airport Commission, presented _. � a� list of req�.irements for the_. lease_or.leases of the-airports. This . _ _� . list covers.the�reco_mxr�ended-oper�.tional requirements ,for the Benton and the Municipal.airfi.elds (prelimin.arx requirements�. _ _ � .�� .. _ .. c _ � , _ . ._ �-= Mayor. Hol�field re;quested'.the City Clerk send�a cop,y of these requirements � cto all councilmen:. _ � � � � _ � � . _ _ _ .,� � _ , _ � It was further recommended that the paved runway and taxi-strip be ��given a seal coat:in the. immediat� future_(:�3enton Field). � MOTIC�N: -Made by Couricilman}�Fleharty,_ seconded by Councilman Sxnith that_the �recoxinmendation.of the Airport�Comxnission be approved, and.the City Manager be authorized to proceed as soon as possible - � to seal coat the� runway of _the B_enton Airfield._ _ , _ Voting was as follows: .= _ , Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None 29� � : Variance Requests, Approved by Planning Commission MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Simons that the �ecomniendations of the Planning Commission be approved, and � permission granted to Mr"�: B. E. Lundeen, 1604 Willis Street, for a 21 foot setba'ck on �is property Lot 3, Block 9. The Vote: Unanimous . .AyeS:. � � _. ._ MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilman .Anthony that the recommendatians of the Planning Commission be approved, and � � permission granted to conduct a small photo developing shop in a�pri- •va�e�residence (745' State Street), with the •definite understanding that there will be no pther :�person employed other than Mr. Wm. Breau. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. _ -Preliminary Petitions � - - � - � - The following preliminary petitions were�presented: - - Willis Street between Shasta and Tehama - Curb and necessary paving Coronado Street between Santa Fe and Del Mar - Sidewalks, curbs & .gutters ' Skyline Drive between Sonoma and Octavia . -' Grade 'and pave street, install sidewalks, curbs, etc, where necessary ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith , that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare the estimate of cost and the plans for the three prelimina-ry petitio.ns�as `preserited: Willis St. between Shasta and Tehama, Coronado St. between Santa Fe and Del � Mar, and Skyline'�Drive between Sonoma��and Octavia: The Vote: Unanimous �Ayes. � � Recommendations of the Planning Commis5ion re Service Stations • _ _ . . - . _ . � - - The Planning Commission-advised it was their recommendation that no � �action be taken r�egarding the coratrol of fillirig._station occupancies on the Miracle Mile at this time. This item was to be taken.off the agenda. - �-Recommendations o£ the Parks-Recreation�Comrraission�-- y �- - The'garks=Recreation Cc�mmi_ssion submitted for council consideration ' � - a� 10 itern �rogram �of parks�ixnprovements that are -critical this year � and thos.e that affect long range park!s plar�ning�. . _ . ° . . ._, _ . - _ c • . It-was requested that this list of recommendati�ons be:sent to all council�neri. � -- - • -� � � , � Recomxnendations_of t1�e City Manager � _ l. Jim Hemsted's Garbage Agreement The current rate�of garbage per ton, according to an Agreement -� � -� � b�etween Jim Hemsted and the �=ity:of Redding., i,s $4. OO.with the - City to=cause eompl"ete�s'egr-�gatioan of g.arbage and rubbish, to - � the best of their ability.-`-Howe�ver-, � re,•-neg.otiation- of the..Agreement wa�-possible-if�the �contractor;was=re'quired by the State to cook the garbage. Mr. Stites advised the council that due to the regulations � - - - �_ -- by�the State D�partx-r�ent�of Agricult�.re;� Mr.;,� Heinsted has installed cooking equipment, however has asked for�nol adjustrnent on the price for the garbage by reason .of such cooking. Complaint �had<been made., .ho,wever.,�.that some-3.0 to 4A%' rubbish -- is mixec� with�the< gar.bage (May_':�15th-to August 15th).. City Manager � � <-'- - Stites advised a modification;of the,billirig. of�the weights. - ,� . �... �_. . ��. - � . _ . �. � .. . This matter was.referr.ed to� C.ouncilrnan Smith,� Chairman. of-the Garbage Comrnittee. . - __ - -�� - � � � � � � � � � _ � : � � 2 �9 It was advised.a Special meeting_,wiYl be held to discuss this problem. 2Q Re Extension of 5ervaee - Electrical Departm�nt-. Ci.ty. Manager..Stites submitted a request of the Superintendent . of the Electrical Dept,� for permission to expend $683. 22 for additions to the distribution system at 1_701 Sonoma Street and _ $1, 112e 85 for .additions to the distribution system in the vicinity of South St.: and Grape Ave, ,_ .- An•estima'te of $Z, 275, 00 was presented for,the eost of the work to be done at the .South Street Substation junction with the installa- tion of the new 450 KVA transformers. � � A further �stimate in the amount of $5;.337. 00_for.:additions to the � �- distribution�system_in the- same .area-was pre�ented, 'made ,� -. necessary principall�Z�by�the.construct�on of the aggregate and paving plant in the Kutras property, � � MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Flshar�y,�seconded by �ouncilman Simons that the requests of the Electrical Department be app'roved for the estab- lishment �f additional:services as itemized; _. _ _. _ 1701 Sonoma St, � 683� 22 . South & Grape Sts, I, 112. 85 � South St, Substation 2, 275, 00_, Addrns, to Distr. System 5, 337, 00 . � _ - Voting-was as:_foll.ows: . � ; - _ Ayes; - Cour�cilm�n - Anthony, Fleharty, Simans; Smith and Holyfield -� Noes: Councilmen -:_N�ne _ � Absent; Couneilrnen - None ,-. _ � Councilman ,Fleharty, Ghair.man of: the Elec_trical Gommi:ttee, requested that copies of all requests of the El�ctrical ;Department b:e s�bmitted to ` him in advance of the council meetings, _ _ y �; :, .. h�i.' - , . . . ' �� 3. Re Coritract'Extensive Addtris. to' Electric Service - - � � Gity Manager=5tites submitted�a proposed f�rr� of� c�ntract for- the " . � purc�ase �of�electrical �ene "r-gy t�-be�us-ed wl�en �ex�erisive additions to the system�are requi_red for th� services, �adagted`f-rom the - contract used by the 5acramento Utility District, • . This proposed contract was refe�rr-ed to,Coun'cilman Flehaxt�r, Chairman of the Electrical Committee, for study and recomi�nendation. A-Committee meeting wil.l be held by the comxnittee to discuss� this problem, . _ ��.. _ � 4. Re Improvernent of Parking Lots and Report on Funds . City Manager'Stites'pr'e•sEnted�-fo'r Cou�icil consideration- estimate of cost of im�roving the Cente•r St. parking lot; and the .East and Butte St. parking'lot;�togeth�r with;a report on the Parking Met_er Fund and the'Off-Street Parking Fund, - � He p�esented�tw�o plans�f�r the prop�s:ed i�npr.oveme�t of these lo:ts: - � - a - Appropriation .of $7; 189< 8�"from`the Parking Meter Fund . . . � , ,� _. - b - Authorize additional loan to the Off-Street Parking Fund in the am�unt of .$7, 189. 80 to'be repaid�from Off-Street Parking fund � - - � - �� �revenu.e"-p��or �o July l, �'1�955, or- su:ch otli�r date-as the coizncil deterrnine s. - --�� i , � _ � _� _�_ . _ L li. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilman Smith to accept the-recoinrnendations of the City: Manager and proceed under Plan B for the 'impr:ovement of the off-street parking l�ts. . Voting was a's follows: � � � � - , Ayes:� � Cour�cilrnen - Anthony; Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: -� Councilmen = None - - - - Absent: Councilmen - None �.� � , �`� . _ �_ . .Rec.ommendatio.n of the:Police D.epartment�re Stop Signs �: Chief of Police Scott Lincecum recommended the erection of stop , signs at ali four:corriers of:.Chestnut.ancLGold Str.eets and a stop - , � sign at_the s.outhw.est corner of Rosaline Avenv.e at.the .entrance to _ ;, Couxt Street,due to hazardous traffic,c_onditions.�_. _ , . _. ' M�_TION: �Mad.e b'y Councilman�Srnith,: seconded bycCouncilman Anthony - that the reeommeridations_:of;_the�Chief of P�lic:e be,accepted and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a.Resolution:ordering stop signs to be erected on all four corner.s of Chestnut and Gold Streets _. �and �at the intersec�i.on>o��.Court Street,a}�d Rosaline,Avenue. The - . _� , V_ote: �Unanimous Ayes.� ' � , � � . ;. , � � � � -. ;. ; _ _ , � _ Communications from the City Attorney . _ . ; City�Attorney Cibu�a reque,sted permiss�.on to b_e �absent from the �regular�meeting of the�council to.b.e held�Septernb.er 2_Oth. due`:to the annual Sta�e Bar Convention ta be held_at Coronado..at�that time. City Couricil authorized the absence of the City Attorney from the . - council meetirig of. September 20th. _ , .. . .� . _.� � , . _ _ . .. .. � .. 1 . _ _. � _ ;._ _ � . _ Re Claim Newell and:Helen L.eaeh vs�:�ity of Redding _ City Attorney Cibula advise.d that Judgment was enter:ed in_fa'v_or of the plaintiffs for the sum of $1,.565,, 15 and in his opinion the deGision of the .judge was fair and reasonab�.e; it was hi.s :recomm.endation that the Judgment be paid. � � __ . , _ . ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, :sec�nded by Councilman Anthony ��-_ �. :that payment�.of�the Jizdgment irk the amount;of $.1, 565. 15 ta�Newell and Helen Leach be appr'oved, moriey to be expended from the-Unappropriated Reserve. _ c�. - .. J� _ . . _ _ Voting was as follows: �., . �� .. _. �yes:�. Gouricilmen_- Anthony, Fleharty, .Simons, Smilth an-d Holyfield � � � Noes,: Councilmen. - .Nonel � . . , _ _ � _I � _ �. . , Absent; Councilmen - N�one': �.. � �� � ; , _ , OPENING. OF BLDS. -�_AWARDING O.k' GONTRP,CT�- Surfacing,Placer.St. The :hour of 8:30�P„ M�. of�September�7th having_arriyed, the City.Clerk was authorized.to_open_ed bids xeceived prior to 15;0:0. .P�1VI. on:the surfacing of , Flacer Street b.etweer}:Qlive Ayenue .and�the Igo-Ono road, „ , M. W. B rown P,,Qe B_ox 827 .Reddi.ng, Calif.. _ � � , � ...., _ . . .; � <_ _ ; - �. _: �, ` _ � � R,..M; .Merian � c. ��.. , � � � iI _. _ Rt. Z Box 750, Oroville, Calif. �; :. .Fredr.ickson .&. Wat.son Const�uctio�n. Co,�;; � _ .. . 873: 81st .Ave. ,.cOakland,; Calif.�. � � , _ � _��. Bids w�.r_e subrnitted�to'th:,e :City�Attorne:y�.for�l�is,;st�ud�r, , MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that ; . :bid�b_e.awarde_d to R. M,,- Merian, Orov�ille, Calif,;,; lo�w bidder gn the surfacing of Placer St.'�from .Olive Av_enu,e_to th�e Igq=Ono road;__su.bject to the approval of the State. Amount of bid: $16, 426, 00. The vote on roll Call: Unanimous Ayes � :. _�.. __ � ; �_. _ _ �. � ,� , PROPOSED QRDINANCE ,RE:REDUGTIQN WAT,F��,Z. ,SP�N.IT..�RY SEWER S.YSTEM :�:Cit,y;..Attorney_�Gibula;advise_.d_a c�raft:;of,thi_s propo,se.d Qrdinance.will be given to a.11 councilmen prior to the next council meetinge ,� � �, � . r. .. � . �, � .. �. _ -� c . �- �—' � --. . c . � . . ._ � ORDINANC,E:RE.:REGULATION RApIO & T�LEyISIQN�ANT,ENNA �, . MOTION: Madeiby Councilz�an Srr3ith,_ seconded l�y. Councilr•r�an Simons that Ordinance No, 467 - pertaining to the regulation of.in!stallation of r:adio and television antenna, �eq_uirin��application f�o.r:;and..is,suane.e c�f perr�zits, with , enforcement.provisions be adopted as an Emergency O;rdinance. :._ � . . ��3s0 �. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fleharty, Sirnons, Smith an�d Holyfield ' Naes: . Councilmen - Anthony _. � : : Absent: Councilmen .- None . : _. _ �. , _ � . ,. Councilman Anthony advised his negative vote was due to his_opinion that the $1. 00 fee to .the. consumer should be�eliminated. � � _ . .. RESOLUTION RE REGULATION & SPECIFICATIONS Radio & Television.Antennas MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fleharty that Resolution �To. 1840 b.e adopted, regulating and giving specificati�xis�for er�ection ` and installation of radio and television antenna systems. Voting was as follow.s: __ � , _. _ _ ., Ayes: Councilmen - Fleharty, Simons, Srnith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - Anthony Absent; Coun�ilmen - None _ . _ �_ � _ Resolution No. 1840 on file in the office'of the City Clerk. . - Councilman Anth�ny.protested that not enough advance information had been given councilm�n on the_ regulations re television antennas. - . _ _ - � _ ._ � . . � _ , _ . � �. � .- - � - - - - Mr. Carl A. Williams and.Eldon Huff requested information from the floor on the proposed regulations . : _ _ -� < < �. � -- � � : � Mayor Holyfield called a 10 minute Recess at this time, du� to the dengtl� of the meeting. � - _ _ _ : � RESOLUTION FERT.AINING TO �.'uIET.HODS �FISCAL-OPERATIONS �- � - � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fleharty that Resolution No. ;1841 be adopted, resolution pertaining to methods of fi,scal operation in the various citX departments: _ t _ � � . Voting was as�follows: � , _ � , . . _ ., . _ _ " ' Ayes: Councilmen - .Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith.and H�lyfield Noes: Councilmen - None . _ Absent: C.ouncilmen - Nmne , � . , _ : _ Resolution No. 1841 on file in the office of the City�Clerk. - - RE CANCELLATION.OE.TAXES�- Dr. Piersall, -- � � � City Attorney Cibula advised that the assessor had reported the matter 'of the eancellation of tax"es.,for_Dr.. pi�rsall had already been�taken care• of: • RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE - G:eorge Peterson � � � � - MOTION: Made .by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Simons that Resolution�of Acceptance of_. Geo..-Peterson Deed be adopted, Resolution No:. 1842. Voting was_as�foll�ows: � _ _ . _ ,. . _. _ �._ : l�yes_: Counci.lmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Sim�ns, Smith an�l Holy�i.�id � � � .N�es: _:_�Councilmen - Non;e:. � _ _ � : . _ Absent: Councilmen - None , Resolution No, 1842 on,file in t•he�office. of the City Clerk. - . � _ � _ , _ , . �� _ . . � _ _ RESOLUTION. OF ACCEPT�ANGE.- T. R. .W�ods . _ - MOTION: Made by Couricilman Fleharty, seconded by Couracilman Sim�n�s that Resolution of-Acceptance of T. R.. Woods deed be adopted,. R:esolution No. �1�843. Voting was, as.follows: . , _ . � _ : Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, �mith and H�lyfield . � Noes: Councilmen - None � � _. � : � � Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 1843 on file in the office of the City Clerk. s � f� RESOLUTIbIV RE CLOSING PORTION SOUTH.ST. & ATHENS AVE. MOTION: �Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Smith that Resolution No. 1844 be adopted, Resolution declaring intention to vaca�e and close up a portion of South Street and Athens Avenue in the City of Redding. � Voting was_as follows:. � _ _ _ : . � Ayes: Councilmen - Anthon�Z, ��'leliarty,�Simons, Smith-and Holyfiel.d ._ Noes; Councilmen - None . ._�Absent:, CounciIxnen - None : Public Hearing on this abandonment is set for October 4,' 1954 - 8:30 P. M. Resolution No. 1844 on file in the office of the City Clerk. - - ORDINANCE RE OCCUPANCY ZONING . Councilman Simons offered for first reading Ordinance No. 468, Ordinance relating to Occupancy Zoning, lots 1 to 3.0 inclusive Block B and lots 13 to Z4 inclusive, Block A, �oardman�s Addition. . RESOLUTION .ADOPTING ,BUD.GET FOR TAX Y-EAR 1954-55 . MOTION: Made by Coun�ilman Simons, .seconded by Co,uncilmari Anthony that Resolution No, 1845 be adopted, R.esolution adopting City Budget for the tax year 1954-55. � . . Voting was as follows; . Ay.es: Councilmen - Axithony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield N,oes: Councilmen - ,None Absent: Councilmen - None � Resolutiori No. 1845 on file in the office of the City Clerk. !,. ' RESOLUTION 5E'TTING'TAX RATE FQR THE TAX YEAR 195-4-.55 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, s.eeonded by, Councilman Anthony that � Resolution No. 1846 be adopted, Resolution setting tax rate for .the. tax year 1954-55. , Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield: Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen .- None . . . - A Resolution No. 1846 on file in the office Qf the City Clerk. ; , Mr. Carl A. Williams, H.' T. Barnard and M, G., Fitzgerald spoke from the . floor on various aspects of the costs of city government and the services ren- dered by the City. . Magor Holyfield complimented Councilman. Six��ns, chairman of the Finance _ C.ommittee on the amount of work and time he had expended on behalf of the Budget, adding.''he was pr.ou,d of th.e Gity, .proud of what had been accomplished the last three or four years, this was a good B.udget, and the money well spent. " ' APPROVAL OF BILLS, PAYR.OLL MOTION: Made by C.ouncilman Simons, seconded by.Councilm�an Fleharty tha.t bills in the amount of $45, 167. 16, Warrants Nos. 55-2.63 to 55-365 be approved and paid, and payroll for the last half.of August, Warrants Nos. 55-:648A to 55-854:be approvede _ , � �. : _ 'Vot�ing was.as :follow�: _� � �._ � , . ., � _ _ Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, 5imons, Smith and Holyfield ' Noes: Gouncilmen - None < < ` ; ' _ � : Absent: Councilmen - None _ _ c � �-a�� Bills paid affect the following funds: General. ' _ 6; 438. 82 Utilities 2, 023. 83 Parking Meter _ 2, 573. 44 Shop 581. 53 Electric : ; 6, 282,. 61 Equipment Rental 2, 262. 60 Water . � _ 6, 135.. 22 Warehouse 2, 827. 86 Garbage & Rubbish 1, 341. 39 Gas Tax Str. Imp. 7, 825. 14 Sewer Rental 434. 79 Return of Deposits 115. 00 Retirement 6, 324. 93, Councilman Smith requested information regarding,the quantity purchase of ready-mix concrete on Bid. � PRELIMIIVARY PETI.TION - Imp.. of Alley.Garden-Olivia Subd. City Manager Stite.s presented a pr_elirninary petition for the grading.and paving of a11ey to rear of L�ot 22, Block 118 to Lot 4, Block .118, Garden=0livia �Subd. Petition signed by 22 property owners. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare the estimate of co,st and the petition -� �or_the paving:of,alley to- rear af.Lot. �Z,: Block 1].8 to�'L�t 4, Block 118, Garden- - -Olivia_Subdivision,�and to further prepaxe a separate estirna:te of cost for the paving of a portion of the city. str:eet. to connect to a�ley; :L,ot 4_,�Slock 118, Garden-Olivia. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, _ � . I : _ REPORT.ON PR.OPOSED PURCHASE POWER.LINES _ . -City Manager Stites :reported he., Mx.:Lei�h,�H..Smith and Mr. Mason had conferred regarding the reconciliation of the_ difference between the City�s.estimate and the P. G. & Efs figures on the proposed purchase of the Grandview power lines, and the main discrepancy was the 15°jo item for going concern, ,_and a difference in the number of transformers. . It was sugges.ted the ElectricaL.Comrnittee meet to consider a counter-proposal to the offer made. by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, RESUBDIVISION AIRPORT PROPERTY City Manager Stites advised this engineering project was progressing slowly. REPORT ON 1�IR SHQ�V City Manager. Stites reported the .Airport Commission had expressed their � -disapproval of dare=devil acts for the Air Show September 19th. �. ENGINEERING `PROJECTS - : Mayor Holyfield.recorrimended the council set up an order of importance on engineering projects, to take precedent over others, _ .. � SIGNALS - Court at_Eureka Way, Calif, at Eureka Way ' . , City Manager Stites advised that contracts had been received from the 5tate of Calif, on.the signals for Court and Calif, Streets at Eureka Way. This contract was referred to th�e City Attorney for his recommendation. PINE STREET • - Mayor Holyfield commented on the excellent appearance of Pine Street now that � the riew street lights have been installed, and complimented Carl A. Williams, former Councilman, �n his`yPfforts�t�o p'romote this improvement. : ._ _ � _ I '. � . _. ( There being no fur.ther_business, it was �moved�_.by .Councilman�Simon�s,. seconded by;Councilman Fleharty that the meeting be adjourned. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. .. _ - �. �_ . � � .. _ � _ .. � _ � _ .. APPROVED: ��' ��Y ','/f �' _ . _ � `� ,���.,',�' �c--.�!v,t..�; -�j / Attest: Mayor , City C erk