HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1954-11-29 � � 33
, � ` City Council� Adjourned Meeting '
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Redding, California `
November 29, 1954 � 8:00 P. M.
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The meeting was called to 'ar'der by-Mayor Hmlyfield and up�on roll call the following
councilmen were presentt Anthony, Fleharty, Smit� and-Holyfield. Absent:
Councilman �imo�s. City, Attor�ey Cibula�was present: 1 � � � � .
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COMMUNICATIONS - `" - � ` �
United States plywood Re pas.t Agreement Shasta Box
A re�quest from the' United States Plywood' Corp; , Sfiasta Plywo�d Division ;
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the Sliasta Box Compai�:y property was �presented for eouncil consideratian. -
The�cormnunication stated�they had purchased the�entire facilities of the �
Shasta Box C�mpany, and for insurance purposes and property protecrioii �
were desirous this protection of stand-by servi.ce be continued.
In�compliance with a request from Mr, Stites, City Manager, a copy of
a past��Agreement between Shasta Box Company and the City'of Redding
was attached to the letter. � - -
City Manager S.tites advised the Council the Agreement attached to the
letter was not dated, showed no signatures for either the City of Redding
or the Shasta Box Company; and�no sums of money were filled in the
space provid'ed in the�Agre.ement. He further stated there had been no -
payment ofya monthly or yearly charge by Shasta Box Company for this-
stand-by service. ' J '
Information is being compiled through the office of the City Manager, to
establish an equitable rate 'to offer�Sh�sta P-lywood Divis�.on, and- will�be`�
submitted� to the Council in the form of a report and recomnzendatiori.
Variance .Request - Helen Taber
A variance request for the construction of an open carport within 10'
of the front-p�operty line instead of the reqtizir.ed 15' setback was subm�tted
�- by-Helen�Fa�e Tabe'r,�2538 'Waldon Avenue = Lot=8, Lassen Subdivision.
This var'rance request Iiad received the favorable approval of the Planning
Comxnission. - _ !' � _ , - _. � i
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MOTION: �Made by Couricilman Sm�th, secanded by,�Couricilman Anthony ,
that tlre recommendations of the �Planning=Comm3ssion be accepted; and .
variance request•o� Mrs. '�'aber "for the construction of an-open car.port �
wit�hin 10' of.the' front property lirie at Z53$ Waldon Avenue be approved.�_
The. v�te: -Uriarii�n4us�Ayes: � - � - - �
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L`='ease Extension - Airways Coffee Shop, Munieipal Airport . _
MO•TION.: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Fleharty
that Lease of the Airways C.offee Shop,� Redding Municipal Airport, be
extended for si� mof3ths�under the same terms as the exist-ing leas.e.,. and
- the-City Attorney be-authorized ta prepa-re the formal extension: � _.
The `Vote: Unanimous Ayes.- -'_ i -. __ �
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Electrical Department Estimates; - " � - - � -- � '- �
City Manager 5tites recommended the approval of the following estimates
for the Electric Department �- - -
a.. Estimate #18 E for xnoving se.rvice wires that cross over property . .
located south of Z42�5, 2437 and Z44� Gold S.t. and east of Walnut Avenue,
.Cost: $1, 084. 00 .
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b. Estimate #17 E for installation of service to two new homes at
705� and 740 Overhill Drive in Sunset Terrace, Lot 10, Block 3,
Unit #8.
Cost: $7:13. 00 `
MOT�ION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, chairman of the Electric
Committee, seconded by Councilman Anthony that Estimates #17 E
_ and;18 E for electricaliinstallations be approved,
Voting was as foilows: �
Ayes; Councilmen ,.- Anthony, Fleharty,. Smith and Holyfield
Noes: Councilrrien - None
Absent; Councilmen - ,Simons
RE COMB:INING. PARKS ,& RECREATION COMMISSION
City Attorney Cibula advised he would,like to submit a proposed ordinance on ,
the combining of the Parks and Recreation Commission, that Council could give
their suggestions and r:ecommeridations.. Mayor Hol.yfield suggested a joint
meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission before the submittal of the
proposed o;rdinance to the Council.
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RE PURCHASE GRANDVIEW POWER LINES
City Attorney C,ibula stated that Mr,. Ben Mason had be,en advised by Mr. Leigh
Smith that all papers on the purchase,of the Grandview`power lines were being
prepared in San Francisco and would be submitted to the,City Council before their
final submittal to the Public Utilities Commission.
RE VACAT.ION PTN. :CANAL.,DR, IVE .& GOLD STREETS
Councilmen were. advised that the City. Engineer's office was working on the.
necessary legal description that necessary papers.can be prepar.ed by the City
Attorney for the.vacation of a p'ortion of Canal Driv:e and Gold Streets, City
to retain a 20 ft. easement.
PROCLAMATIO.N "S=D.Da,y'' _
Mayox Holyfield prqclaimed Wednesday, D'ecember 15th as ''S-D. Day'', uniting �
in a natio,n-w,ide demonstration, that.traffic accidents can be avoided if motorists
and pedestrians do their part.
STREET CQMMITTEE
Councilman_Smith, chairrrYan of-the Street and Parks Committee, stat.ed that it
was th,e lack of funds.that preyented many of ithe projects submitted to the committee
for r:ecommendation. fr.om being approved, adding.that the cos� to b.uild a r.amp
for launching of boats on the Sacramento River would entail from.$500, 00 to
$1, 000, 00; cost of construction of sewers approximately $40, 000. 00, and
the three parks,improvement pr.ojects wou,ld run approximately �$11, 0.00, 00,
He further stated it was his recommendation that council approve a 1/2�` sales
tax, in .order that necessary irnprovements could be financed. � _
Mayor.Hol.yfield requested this�subject.be kept on the agenda:for the next regular
meeting of December 6.th, stating that the Chamber of Commerce planned to. �
submit a recommendation to the City Council pending results of a poll taken
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CLAIM -; Frank Boswell and Earriest Do.zier , �
Council were advise�d by. City Manager ,Stite,s, that Mr. ,Merian, contractor• for
the Piacer Street paving �ob, had stated that the �insurance._company had releas:es
on the B.oswell and Dozier claims filed against the,City of Redding, and c.opies
of these rel:eases were to be.filed with the City Attorney. Payment to Mr. Merian
will be withheld p�nding outcome of this subj.ect. , . .
PETER50N P�RO,PERTY - Locust Ave.
Mr. Stites advis;ed�that he had been in„contact with Mr. Shadwell, and effort was
being�made to clear. the title pn the Peter,son property.
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REASSE5SMENT - Olivia Addition (Peterson & Peck)
City Manager Stites advise�l the engineering department were preparing the
reassessment map on parceis 6, 7, 16 and 17, Olivia Addition and would be
completed within three o:r four �more weeks as additional information had to be
received-from M�. Peck regarding the subdivision.
' PAVIN.G O,F ALLEY - Purity� Stor.e
City Manager Stites advised that he was contacting Purity� Stores. to.see if they
would consent to 3 inch asphaltic concrete in the alley paving instead of the 2 inch.
R.E PLTBLIC RELATION5 - City of Redding �
Councilmen and the City Manager discussed in some detail. methods-of establishing
better public relations that the people of Redding b.ecome informed regarding their
city, its government and the problems involved.
Mayor Holyfield� suggested the possibility of� the recording of council meetings,
cross reporting, or a weekly forum by members of the city council, or committee
chai�rme�:• � . . .
City Manager Stites suggeste'd a "Know Your City Day'� with all city offices holding
Open House for the public. A folder placed in the light bill was also proposede
B.oyd Kivley, speaking from the floor, suggested a long range planning program
for the next twenty years. stating that the people of, 'Redding._would cooperate to
the fullest extent with such a plan. - �- � -
APP.OINTMENT CITY ENGIIVEER
City Manager Stites advised he had agpointed Mr. Rober.t Ja Fletcher as city
engineer, app.ointment to become effective January ls�.� Mr. Fletc=her,-is a registered
civil engineer in California and one eastern state, and had:worked with the City of
San Francisco for six years. Salary to be $6600. 00. � � - �
RE A;C,.I:De : . . .
Mr. Stites advised the garage had been moved �n the Lundquist property, and the
channel cleaned, revetment w.ork�was being done�and should be completed by the
end of this.week, however, he had �.ot-heard- from the A, C. I: D: regarding�their
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APPOINT1vIENT OF .GARBAGE SUPERVISOR
City Manager Stites advi'sed he�had appointed Mr. Vern'e. Markwick to tl�.e position
of _garbage sup�ervisor: 1VIr.: Markwick had worked in the sewer__ disposal depart-
ment before this promotion. � -
DIS.CU,�SION FROIVI�THE FLUOR � - � -� �� � � - �•� � • -
Mr. Carl A. Wil�liams�,� speak�ing from the floor, �str-ongly advocated that the people
of Redding be fully e�lightened on� what they are getting for_their moneye7 that_
knowing all the facts, knowing�dollar for dollar where their money is going, all
important acts of the council would be backed by the majority. He further added
"This is important to-me, important to people". ' - -
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned upon motion by_ Council-
man Anthony, seconded�by Councilman Fleharty. The Vote:. Unanimous Ayes.
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