The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-02-21 �� . . City Council, Regular Meeting � Cauncil Chambers, City Hall - Redding, California � _ _ Febr_uar� Z 1, 1955� 8:00 P;M. , TheERevere,nd Thos, B, Turnbull, past�r of All Saints Episcopal Church, gave the invocatiqn, ,_ _ _ , � , The meeting was called�to order by D.eputy. Mayor Fleharty, and up�n rall call the foll�owing councilmen were present: ,�Anthoriy, Simons, Smith and F1'eharty. Ab.sent: Councilman Holyfield. City Attorney Cibula, and City Manager Stites were present. MINUTES PR.EVIOUS MEETING5 MOT.ION:� M�de by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded� by C,�uncilman Smith that-the minutes of the previous me�,tings, of February�7th.and the adjourned . rneeting of February 14th be approved as mailed ta each of the councilmen. The Vote; , Unanimous Ayes. REQUEST SHASTA ROADSTER.S,. INC; MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Anthony, sec�nded by� Councilman Smith that the City Att�orney be authorized to draw up the necessary papers to conform to the �� I� recommendations of the Airport Commission, the City 1Vlanager and the City� - Engineer for the use of the east taxi-way of the Redding Municipal Airport for, a ,drag strip to be used by Shasta Roadsters, Inc. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. This Agreement will be presented to the c�uncil at their next regular meeting, COMMUNICATIONS Public�Utilities Commission Decision �/ '� Decision N�o 51097 of the Public Utilities Commissi�n denied the application �� of Paul R, Wehm�ier to operate passenger stage service between R.edding and intermediate points. Sh�reline Planning Ass'n. of Calif, , Inc. Copy af a letter t� State senators and assemblymen regarding the status� ��-� of oil r�oyalty maney, signed by Carl P, Staal, president of the Sh�reline Planning Ass'n. of Calif. , Inc. was submitted. Pr�otest License Fee - Don Hemsted , Mr, Dan Hemsted, of Hemsted Van & Storage G�o. , protested the payment of � ��^� �' the $20. 00 license fee to conduct a one-day auctiono Auction held Feb, 12th. � This communication was referred to the City Attorney for report and re- commendation. , Variance Requests - Recommended by the Redding Planning Commissi�on a. Duane Hampton, 854 Yuba St. to have piano studia in h�me J � � MOTION: Made by Cfluncilm�.n Simons, sec�onded by Councilman Anthony � that the recommendations of the Planning Commissian be accepted, and variance granted to Duane Hampton to have a studio in his hame at 854 Yuba St. The V�ote: Unanim�us Ayes. b, W. C. Goadrich, owner, that MrA & Mrs. Jack Halpin conduct law offices at 1428 West St. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Smith �2� that the recommendati�ns �f the Planning Commission be accepted, and the request of Mr, and Mrs, Jack Halpin to c�onduct law affices at 1428 w..:aW;est��St. �e grantedb Owner �f pr�operty Wo C. G��drich The V�te; Urianimous Ayes. :3'71 c. James G. Hastings, 2140 Sacrament� St. to conduct real estate busine s s in-hame MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Smith that the recommendations of the Planning Cornmis,si�on be accepted, and variance granted to •James Ga Hastings t� c�nduct a real estate business at 2140 Sacramento St, Variance fos� six m�nnths �nly with prflvis� that sign 18" x 24" can be erected. The Vote: Unanim�us Ayes. : � Recomrnendations of the City Manager . City Manager Stites recommended appr�val �f the fallowing. estimates: i� 7 . < < . #7 W f�or extension flf watermains fln Tham�s Ave. ��'S� #8 W for extensi�n �of water mains �on Washington ,P,ve. < < . #30E supplying electric service �on Washington Ave, #31E supplying electric service on Thames Ave, #38 E _supplying .electric service Lot 30 Oakridge Drive 4 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by C�unci�lman Smith that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted, and Estimates #7 W and #8 W f,flr extension �of water mains �n Thames and Washingt�n Ave. be approved. . . The Vote: Ayes: C�uncilmen - Anth�ny, Sim�ons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Cauncilmen - H�lyfield - , MOTION: �Made by Councilman Sim�ns, secanded by Councilman Smi.th'tliat � the recammendations of the City Manager be accepted, and Estimates #30 E, #31 E and #38 E for supplying electric service �n Thames Ave. , _Washington Ave. and house being built by Mr, Kenneth Tragnell on Lot #30 Oakridge . . Drive be approved, � �� - � The Vote; _ � , . . Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Simons, Smith and Flehart}r - : � Naes: Councilmen - None _. Absent: Councilmen.- Holyfield � ' � . � Request for Limited Parking - P. G. & E. Acting upon the request of the Pacific Gas and Electric Com�any, City Manager Stites recomrnende,d.that Sae.rament�o_ St. , fr�om.Pine to a point � , 150 ft, easterly be limited to tw�o hmur pa•rking, and that three parking �G� spaces immediately in front of their building �on Sacrament� St, be limited �i"� to twelve minute parking; , : � The request of the Pacific •Gas and Electric Company, and the recommendation - of the City Manager were referred to the Parking Commission far study and y their recommendati�on. : Request for Establishment of Grade - Crestview Ave. . A request f�ar the establishment �of grade on Crestview Ave. between Octavia and Sflnoma 5t was submitted by Mr, Fletcher, City Engineer, in � 7� accordance with plan submitted with communi¢ation, M�.JTION: Made by Councilrnan Smith, seconded by Councilman Simflns that Public Hearing date be set for March 7th �on the establishment �f grade on Crestview Ave. between Octavia and Sonoma St, and the City Clerk to so advertise. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, B�nd Maturity L�uise Fancher, City Treasurer�, advised c�uneil that Ser;ies G United States Savings Bond No, X 270 987 dated Feb. 3rd, 1943 in the amount of $10, 000. 00 l�� had matured, and the principal plus $125. 00 final interest had been depflsited t� the Gene�ral Fund of the City of Redding. 3'7 2 - � � � Tre�asurer's Repflrt - Month of January � - - • Treasurer's Report for the month of January was subxnitted t� all c�ouricilmen. ,� . � � �' BID OPENING - 8; 000 ft. Cast Iron:Pipe ��i) At 8:30 �.M; Deputy Mayor Fleharty requested the City Clerk to �open bids on water pipe received prior ta 5:00 P.M, Feb: 21st. - The•following c�ompanies �'submitted Bids: . ._ : _. , , Pacific States Cast Ir:�n Pipe Co; � - 235 M�ntgomery 5t, , San Francisco, Calif. United States Pipe &•F�undry C�. 907 Monadnock Brldg, , San Francisc�o, Calif. These bids were referred to tl�e City Manager for rep�rt and rec�mmendation, f Ordinance combining,Parks-Recreati�on Commission - deferred by Gi=ty Attorney � . /� Recommendation re Vacati�on porti�n Center St. - deferred 'ay City Attorney pending ,� receipt �f d�ocumentary data. � •� Request for Authorization Transfer of 1913 Bridge B,�nd Fund - Recommendati�n r'�. ,�j deferred by . City Attorney � RE PURCHASE OF GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS POWER LINES FROM �.G;&E�� MOTION: Nlade by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Ant�i�ny that Resolution Nom 1874 be adopted, Resolution authorizing deputy mayor ta execute 1�� application befo�re Public Utilities Commission and requesting early approval of Grand View Contract with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, � Voting was as follows: o Aye s; Councilmen - Anthony, Simons, 5mith and Fleharty � Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; .Councilmen - Holyfield Resolution No, 1874 on file in the �office �of the City Clerka SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCES Deputy Mayor Fleharty advised that the report of the citizensi committee opposing � passage of the Sales and Use Tax Ordinances had been filed Friday, Feb�uary 18tk�. � � In the absence.af the IVlayor, it was his recominendation action be deferred. �M;O:TION: 1Vlade by Couricilman Sim�ns, sec�onded by �Councilman Smith that any actian �n the Sales and Use Tax ordinances be deferred until the next regular"meet- ing of the City G�ouncil. � Voting was as folLows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Simons, Smith and Flehar.ty . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Ho�yfield A joint rraeeting of the Citizens' Co�nmittee and the city couricil was suggested. R.E BENTON AIR.PORT LEASE, The foll�owing communicati�n dated February 16th was read by City Manager Stites: Mr. Howard Stites, City M�anager City of Redding . : . 1 � � � � Re Alma Hinds Lease Matter Benton Field Airport . Dear Mr. Stites: � � Pur�suant tm my conversati�n w�ith y�u, after the breakfast��ineeting �of the Council, yourself and Mra Gibula, with Mrs. Alma Hinds and myself, I am writing this letter and c�onf�rming. what was stated orally. - 3�'7 3 H & H Flying.Service, Inc, , the present Lessee, of the Benton Airport, has as flf _this date, .waiyed any right it�.may have under Sectiom 21. of the last written, leas�e executed, on the c�onditi�on that if y.ou call.for bids �n a new lease that y�u will pr�ovide that the co�rirr�encement �f the:new l�ase will be six months after bids are accepted, or the new lease will be deferred far six months.after acceptance, if Mrs. Hinds is unsuccessful. , This;yvill give Mrs. Hinds a six m�nths,' period to liquidate any assets or _ inake new arrangements in the event she is not th,e successful bidder.� I think this lett�r will serve to eliminate said Paragraph �1 �of the lease,� which has caused. some difficultyo � � _ . On behalf of my client, I seriously recomm.end that you require .a finaneial statement of any bidder and that yflu examine his personal qualifications, , , as, well •as reser:ve the_right t�..reject any and all bids. �T_nile.you�ar:e free to. call for bid_s, I furthe.r �eri�usly urge that �you nego-_. ��.= :�_:ti-a�tec,with;lVl`rs,,��Hi=nd,s �t� the, end that a,successful lease can be negotiated. I personally feel that a neg�tiated lease in this particular instance where so � many pers�nal services are required will be for the best interests of the C.ity rather. than t� put the same �out for bids. . Very truly yours, •. /s/ Glenn D. Newton Attorney at Law Mr. Sti�tes advised he had acknowledged receipt of this letter, and further stated : that a financial statement had been filed by Mrs, Hinds carrying all the infor.mation reque sted. MOTION: Made by Cauncilman Simons, sec�nded by Councilman Smith that the recommendations of the Airp�ort Commission be accepted, and Bids be advertised on the leasing of the Benton Field Airport, details t�o be worked out by the Air- port Cnmmission and the City M�.nager; lease t� respect the six m�nth pr�visi�on � granted the present lessee if she is not the successful bidder. Bid opening date March 21'st, and council reserving the right to refuse any. and all bids. Voting was as follows: Aye s: Councilmen - Sim�ns, Smith.and Fleharty N�e s: C�ouricilmen - Anth�ony Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield . A�PROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL MOTION: Made.by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Anthony that bills for the month of February in the am�ount of $49, 798,49, warrant N�os. 55-1187 , to 55-1263 be approved and paid; that payroll for the first half of February in the amaunt of $25, 433. 22, warrant Nosa 55-2644 to. 55-2805 be approved, �C� Voting was as f�ollows; ' Ayes: Councilmen - .Anthony,. Simons, Smith and Fleharty . Noes; Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - H�lyfield Bills approved effect the following funds; G.eneral 4, 554.35: Employees Retirement 1, 673. 94 Special Deposits 80.00 Warehouse 34, 908. 32 Equipment Rental 2, 1?1„ 11 Shop 184� 92 Utilities Accounting 19Z. 37 Sewer.R.ental 447• 43 Gar.bage & Rubbish 236., 87 Water Department 1, 217, 95 Electric Dept,, 4, 033. 06 Parking Commission l la 56 Parking Meter Fund 86, 61 REQUES'T. TITLE CO; Garden Ave. Quit Claim Deed The Title Com�any re,quested a quit claim deed to property l�ocated on Garden �,ve. , and the City Attarney joined-:with the City Manager in the recommendation that this �� matter be deferred until the City �f Redding had a survey party check descripti�ons. :7 .A � IM�'ROVEIVIENT TO ALLEY ,- between Gold & Linc�ln City Manager Stites advised council that Mr. Aikin had agreed �� pay the entir.e cost of improvement of alley located betw,een Gold and Lincoln, easterly from Garden 165 ft, , estimated cost '$2310 00. � ,��•� MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Smith, sec�onded by Councilman P,nthony that the City accept the �ffer of Mro Aikin to finance the entire cost of improvement of alley located between"Gold-and Lincolri, easterly from-Garden St, 165 ft,' , at ari estimated cost of $Z31,00. Voting was a�s 'follows: � ' Ayes: Counc'ilmen - Anthony, Simons, Smith.and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilrnen - H�olyfield It was the understanding•this woxk would be started as s�on as weather permitted. There being n�o further business, it was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the meeting be adjourned. The Vote: �Unanimous Ayes. . APPROVED: • ��f� ' . M � r Attest: � . � • ity Clerk • . , • � � � � � . . . , , � - _ . . _ . � . � - F < ' ` � _ . � . ._ . ..,,. . _ � . l - , * � - . � r , ' " ' - . . - � . ._ �