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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-03-07 i�' . � 3� 5 ` City Council, R.egular Meeting , . Council C�ambers, City Hall _ Redding, Califarnia March 7, 1955 8:00 P. M. , _ . _ � �_ _ _ . _ .. � . The Reverend E. L. Damrun, past�r of the Pentec�ostal Church �f God, gave the invacati�n. � � , ' The rneeting was called to order by Mayor H�olyfield, and upan roll call the f�llow- • ing councilm�n were present; Anthony, Fleharty; Simons, Smith and Holyfield. ' City Attorney Cibula and City 1Vlanager Stites were present, May�r Holyfield intr�duced Tarva Adcox, boy scflut, who in turn introduced representatives of B.oy Scout tr��flps 29, 44, 59, 72 and 87, who had been assigned t� learn, first hand, the operation of city government. _ MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING MOTION: Made by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded by Councilman Fleharty that the rninutes of the previous meeting of February 21st be approved as mailed to each of.the c�uncilmen. The Vote: Unanim,flus Ayes, . , � /.3-z- RE CARIVIVAL -.,V, F,VP,; Sponsored Mr.� R�bert Arrasmith, commander �f Redding Post No. 1934 V. F. W. , requested council approval on their request to h�ld a "Cavalcade Shows" carnival,sflmetime in April acros,s fr�m the swimining pool, money to be use.d exclusively for; their relief fund. Mayor Holyfield advised that council had committed themselves to the West C�oast ' Shows to be held in June, rmdeo grounds, in Reddin�a, This reqizest was referred t� the Police Committee for report and`recommendation next c�uncil meeting, March 21st. TREE REMOVAL REQUEST - J�hn Webb Mr, J�hn Webb, speaking fram the fl�oor, re.quested council approval f�r the re- m;oval �of five (5) bug infested trees on Eureka Way and California Streets, at no exp ens e t� him. ��-7 May�r H�lyfield advised Mr, Webb it was not the p�olicy of the city to remflve trees at their expense when said removal had been requested by the property owner; and referred the matter t�o Gity Manager S`tites to confer with Mr, Webb regarding spraying the trees f�or beetles, removal of the trees, �or cuttin� trees flush with the ground, GOMMUNICATIONS Request for Water�Connection - 2628 Freebridge St. ; , An application for extension,of City water service t�o property 2628 Free- bridge 5treet was submitted by Mra and Mrse Wm, E. Stevenson of 2414 �s tf � C�urt St. The c�ommunicabion stated that permission had been secured from Mr. A.lt�n Chatham to run a water line across his property from Russell Street t� their property on F�reebridge. , C.ity Manager Stites advised he was of the definite opinion that the City shauld demand proper and adequate water mains on all water connection services to apply equally t� installati�ns outside the city limits_, May�or Holyfield referr.ed this..request to the Water Committee f�r repart and recommend'ation. , � l; 3"7 � . Redding Ministerial Ass'n. Protest Sale Alcoholic Bev. The Redding Ministerial Association in a communication dated February lbth and; signed by President and Secretary, prote"sted the sale �or con- ,Z �j(� sumption of alcoho�ic beverages at Tiger Field during the playing of the , �� Ba�e R�th baseball league, at all times when the field is being used by ��•� youth groups, and at Lake Redding park during the 4th of July activities, This letter was referred to the Parks Commission to confer with the peopl�e involved, ' � � League of Calif. Cities.� Dinner Meeting � -' (� Council were advised o� the Sacramerito Valley Diaision of the League �of Calif, Cities' dinner rne�eting to be held in �aodland Friday, March llth. � ICCCNC � � A rep�rt �n the Irrter-C�ounties Chamber of Commerce of Northern Calif;�. � monthly meeting held in Central Valley in February was� submitted, �to- � � gether with a notice �f the next monthly meeting to be held in Red Bluff March 15th. � � . _ �Re M-otor Vehicle Fuel TaX on Aviation Gas�line- - � Council were advised by the�State Controller tY�at the annual-apparti�n-' � ��' ment of unrefunded m�t�r vehicle fuel tax on aviation gasoline would be delayed, pending investigati�n �of the distribution. � , � Dept.- Alcohalic Beverage Contral Applications / �� a; Mr. Stanley G.- Wardell, �operabing Stan's at 1435 Butte St. b, Joseph E. �Stratman & Ray H. Ffluntain, operating the Rex Club, � 1441 California St. Chief of P�oiice Scott F: �Lincecum �.dvised council �hat fingerprints had � been taken of the �operators��f these two clubs, and no criminal record of . any type had been disclased. � Preliminary Petition ' A preliminary petition signed by f�our property owners on Parkview Averiue petitioned f�r the construction �of curbs, sidewalks and driveway ramps on- �� Parkview Avenue easterly flf Leland 300 ft. ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded b�r Councilman Anthony that � � the Engineering Department be authorized 'to prepare an estimate and petition f�or circulati4n•on the construction af curbs, sidewalks and driveway ramps fln Parkview Avenue easterly of Leland 300 ft. The Vote: Unanirnous Ayes, Recommendations of the City Manager a. lst Supplemental Memo of Agreement Expenditure Gas Tax Money MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, secon.ded by Councilman Anth�ny ' � ��` : that. the recommendation of the City M�.nager be approved, and the Mayor be auth�rized t� e�eeute�the lst'Supplerrrental Memo of Agreement f�or Expenditure I �f Cras T�ax money on the c�st �of installing traffic signals at Euxeka Way�and . ��1 G�ourt Stre'et and Eureka Way and C,ali'f�ornia Street. The Vote: Unax�im�ous .Aye s. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, secanded by C�uncilman Fleharty tha�t Res�luti_on No. ��878 be adopte'd, Res�lution adopting budget and appr�ovirig lst supplemental mernorandum of Agreement for expenditure of gas t"ax" allocati�on, �T-,la_�, Vote: Unanirn�us Ayes. ; , �'{� � b, Petition. IZequesting. "C,losed Range Area'� A petition signed by 118 persons requested that area adjacent to the Manici- pal Airpor.t including land �wned 'py the City of Redding be a cl�o:sed range . area. It was the recornmendatifln of the City Manager that the Cit�j� c.oneur �'.�� in this matter in view Df the fact that stray cattle break through fences into the airport proper, causing a ser.iflus hazard to aircraft. M.OTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilman Sim�ns that the Mayor be auth;orized to. si�n petiti�n �n behalf of the City tliat area adjacent to the Municipal Airport including land owned by the City af Redding be declared cl�sed range area. The Vote: Unanim�ous Ayes. c. Revenue dep�sited in Unappr�priated Rese_rve It was the, recommendation of the City Manager that the revenue fr�m the sale of the $10, 000. 00 bond be deposited in the Unappropriated Reserve. /,.Z..� , MOTION: Made by C,nuncilman Simons, sec�nded by Cauncilma7i Smith that the revenue fram the sale of the $10, 000..00 bond be depasited iri the un- appropriated r.eserve�. _ _ _ , Voting was as follows; , _ Ayes; C'ouncilmen - Anthony, Fl eharty, 5ixn�ns, Srrlith and Ho�yfield Noes; C�uncilmen - None � � Absent: . Councilmen - None � � . _ d, Re Compensatian P�lice Officers and Fire.men _ MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Fleharty that the rec�ommendations of the .City Mariager b�.accepted, that the advance- ment �f police �fficers and firemen employed prior to July 1, 1954 conform J-Z � ta the ordinance in effect at the time of their emplflyment, and`$696, 75 be appropriated fram the Unappropriated Reserve for this advancernent, Voting was as follows: . . Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and�Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None : Absent; Gouncilmen.- 1Vone � ea W�ork Order Estimates . City Manager Stites submitted the following work order estimates: #9 W c�vering extension �of six inch cast iron water line to service Lot 31 Oakridge Drive - Cast $1, 23Zo 85 , � ��`7 ' #39 E covering change of location of poles at intersecti�n of Sanoma-and ��,�� West �Streets .- Cost $684, 85 ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilr�narr Sirr�ons that Estirnates #9 W and ,#�39 E be approved. Voting was.as follows: . , Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, �ZeY�arty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield ' Noes: Couneilmen - None . ' Absent; C.ouncilmen - None . ; � � . � , . f, Tree Removal Request - State of Calif, , City Manager Stites advised .that the State of Calif. had requested permission to rem��ve trees along Riverside Drive and Center St. adjacen� to their new building and plant at their �own expense replacement trees that would n�ot grow /.Z, _ too tall. It was further praposed by the State ��o construct new curb and side- walks that had been ,de.stroyed by the a►ction af the tree roots, • MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Simons that the recornmendatians of the City Manager be accepted, and the State be authorized to remave trees adjacent to their new building Riverside Drive and Center Street and replace sidewalks and trees, all at their own expense. The Vote; Unanim�us Ayes. ��1 � g. G�ntroller's �5alary MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, :seconded by Couneilrnan Fleharty that the �rec�mmendations of the.City Mariag.er be accepted and the eom- pensation. for the p�siti�on �of Controller be established at $500. 00 per month, //��,� that the additi�onal mon�ey over the budget requirements be taken fr'om .the unappropriated reserve. , Vating _was as foll�ws: �. Ayes: : Cauncilmen - Anthflny, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None . � Absent: Councilmen - N�one . . - - City Manager Stites advised that Mr. Jerry Ritch, chief deputy c,oritr�ol�er �of the C,ity of Glendale.had make an application for the p�sition. � h. License C�ollectflr's Salary (Temparary) ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by CounaiTma�n Fleharty that the recommendatioris �af the. City Man�ager be. approved, and'the sum of / � $250,00 be appropriated from the unappropriated reserve far�temporary /��%/ assistance for a license collector. This sum to be; added -to the Assessor- License Collector�s budget, � - � � Voting.was as foliows: ' . � Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty,� Simans, Sm-ith and Hol�field Noes; Councilmen - N�one Abserit: Councilmen - None_ � � _ � � . - i.. Bid .Award�- _8, Q.00 ft;. Gast Iron Water Pipe - MOTIQN: .'IYlade by Councilman Sim�ns_; sec�onded by Councilman Smit�i that �he recommendations o.f�the City:_Manager be acc.epted, 'and bid be awarded t�o the United States P_ige and.Foundry C�m�any for the furnishing ,�� of 8, 000 ft. �f 6'' class 150 cement lined cast ir�n pipe, amount of bid � $-13�950..32. < < � � � Voting was as follows: _ � Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holy.field Noes: C�uncilm�n - None Absent: Councilmen - None - • - It wa�s requested. that the Cit ,Cler�k return the certified checks to the un- successful bidders. , _ �. j. � Estimate �nf. Gos.t_ Im�r,�ov'ng..Pleasant St. _ City Manager Stites submitt d the estimate �of cost on the impr�oving of „� � � 1�leasant Street from Placer Street to the Manzanita School property - cost $1� 937o40e . _ � k, Request for Establishme t �f Grade East St, : . MOTIQN: .Made by Goun�il an S�n.ith,•_.sec�nded by Councilman .Simon�s that !- � �/ the C,ity. Manage�r be authori ed t� set a Public�Hearing�<date on the est�.blish- ' ment of grade fln East Stree from South to Lincoln Str.eets, and the City Clerk to s� advertise. (Pub ic Hearing date March 21st) The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . - , Pacific F'ire Rating B.ureau ` � In a communication fr�m the t�'acific Fire Rating Bureau dated March 2nd, G� City Manager 5tites was adv sed that the reduction in fire insurance rates � �7/ on dwellings in.the� area for erly classified as.Zone 2 was estimated to be � 39% and about 5°jo to dwellings in the area formerly classified as Zone 3, .. � , � . • ;_,�- ';, 3'7 9 . PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:30 PeM� ` , E.stablisliment of Grade - C:restview Avenue There being no protests or obje.ctions to the estalilishinent of grade on Crestview Avenue between Octavia` arid Sonoma Streets, the Public Hearing was declared closed, .. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Simons to � �`� approve Map File #2B-28, Job #55-Z=2, es`tablishing the grade on Crestview = Averiue between Octavia and Sorioma Streetso ' Voting was as follows: Ayes: Counc'ilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Sim�ns, 5mith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - Nane ' Sewer Reassessment - Lot 6, 7, 16, 17 Garden-0livia (.Orehard Estates) There beirig no protests or objections to the sewer reassessment of Lots 6, 7, 16 a�d 17 of tlie .Garden;`Olivia Subdivision, the Public Hearing;was de- clared closed. ' MOTION: Made by C'ouncilman Sim�ns, secorided by Councilmari Anth�ny tHat Resolutiori No, 1,�875 be adopted, Resolution accepting amended 'j`-�r� asses"sment on I:;�ts 6, 7, 16 and 17 of the Garclen-0livia 5ewer Assess- men� District, Map File Noo 3 BO 2A, and authorizing the City Clerk to return to Mr. Melvin A., Peck the cash Bond on file with her-office, Voting was as follows; � Ayes: Councilmen - Antliony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and H�lyfield Noes: Couricilmen - None ` . •� ` Abs�ent: Councilmen - None ' t Reassessment - Lot�;l-5 Garden-Olivia lmptm District #2 ' Ther'e being no protests or �bjecti�ons t� the reassessment �f Lot 15, ' Garden-Olivia lmprovernent District, the P.ublic Hearing was declared clo sed. - o2/..S . MOTI4N: Made i�y G�uncilman Fleharty, sec�onded by C�ouncilman Smith that Resolution No. 1876 be ad�opted, Res�luti�on accepting the amended assessment of Lot 15'of-thevGarden-0livia lmprovement District #2, Map File No. Z G FO';1 A. - � � Vating was as follows: ' � Ayes: G�uncilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Sim,ons, Srriith and Holyfi'eld N�es: � Councilmen = N�ne � � � Absent: Gouncilmen - Nflne - ` ` � ORDINANCE C.;REAT.ING "RECREATION & PAR.KS COMMISSION'' MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Sim�ns to. di�s- pense with the complete reading 'of Ordinance No, 472 - Creat�ing a new�Parks � 7� and`Recr�ation Commission, The Vote; Unanimous Ayesp � ' City'Attor�ey�Cibula briefed�the reading of Ordinance No, 472p C�uncilman Fleharty offered Ordinance No� 472,for the first reading� Reconzmendation re Vacation Portion .of Center Sta - Deferred'until next council �� meeting by Gity Attorney - - � Recornm�nda�ion r,e Protest Don Hemsted Payment of License Fee - Deferred _ . .��. REQU.�ST FOR AUTFiORIZATION TRANSFER 1913 Bridge Bond Fund In a com�nunieation-dated March 7th, City Attorney Cibula advised the Council that �� the 1913 Bridge,B�nds had been issued under the� 1901 Bond Act and it was in �order that any surplus in this fund be transferred to the Gerzeral Fund. 3�.0 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simflns, seconded by Cauncilman Anth�ny that the surplus sum �f $834. 98 on the 1913 Bridge B,�nds be transferred to General Fund.and placed in unappropriated reserve, Voting :was as follows: Aye s: � Gouncilmen - Anthony, Fleharty,, Simons, Smith and Holyfield � Noes; � Councilmen `- N�ne � � • Absent: Councilmen - None ' _ _ : REQUEST SHASTA ROADS.TE.RS., INC; City Attorriey.�Cibula advised it was �he...verbal rec`ommendation of the Airport C,ommission that a permit be granted for �one year to the Shasta„Roadsters, Ince � `y for'use of the east taxi-way of the Redding.Municipal Airport, that the City collect~5% of the gross under $300; 00 per'exfiibition and 10°jo of the gross over $300. 00 per exhibition.and that 40% up t� $8, OOOo 00 be placed in a Tru�st Fund for maintenance, repair or renewal.of the strip.J y , � Mayor Holyfield authorized the City Attorney to draw up the necessary~permit to meet the requirements of Shasta Roadsters, Inc. , for a trial period, to be sub-. mitted to the City Council at tlieir next regular meeting. � APPLICATION BEFORE P,�U-m:C, - Grandview P�wer Lines City Attorney Cibula filed with the City Clerk .Application No. 36752 bef�ore.:the �� Public Utilities Commission reque�sting`permissiori and authority to sell and convey to the City of Redding the Grandview Addition.electric facilities, QUITCLAIM;DEED -/��r�thonl�,ot 3 Block 119 Garden Subdivision MOT.ION: Made by C�uncilman .Sim�ns, seconded by Councilman Anthony that Res�lution N�. 1877 be adopted, Resolution authorizing.executian of Quitclaim ��/� Deed portion Block 119 Garden Olivia . _ � � Voting was as follows: Ayes; Councilmen - Anth�ony, Fleharty, 5imons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - Nane Absent: Councilmen - None - . ' Rec�rding �of this Deed t� be deferred pending approval frmm the City Att�rney, SAL;ES & USE TAX-ORD.INANCES MOTION: Made by Councilman 5im�ons, seconded by Councilman Fleharty that �� action on the ,Sales and Use Tax Ordinances be deferred until the ne�* r��t�l«� :neeting of the council, March 21 st, , Vating was as follows: Ayes; .Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simans, Smith and Holyfield. Noes; Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen .- None A�PROVAL OF BILLS ,& PAYROLL _ MOTION:. .Made by>Councilman Simons, seconded �by Councilman. Anthony that bills Warrants Nos. 55-1Z64 t� 55-1321 inclusive in the amaunt of $64, 150, 53 be approved and paid, and salary f�or the last half of February, Warrants Nosd 55-2810 to 55-2988 inclusive in the._amount of.$2.6., 279s 0.4 be approved, V�ting was as follows: /�� Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Sim,ons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � Bills presented effect the foll�wing Funds: General $6, 590. 02 Parking Meter 17Z,04 Electric 48, 953. 71 Water Dept. 966. 97 Garbage & .Rubbish 1, 191, 50 Sewer R:ental 2Z9. 27 „ � Utilities Accounting 7.70,42 Sh�p 52. 13 Equipment Rental 4, 323, 27 Warehouse 8510 20 3� 1 APPROVAL TENTATIVE MAP - THE VILLAG� SUBDIVISION M�`TION: Ma e y C�unci man Smit , s.ec�n e y Counci man Anth�ony t� appr�ve the rec�mmendations of�the Planning Comrnission' at their February �2 y�. 28th meeting, and appr�ve: tentative rnap, of ..The Village Subdivision, Map , � Job No. 55-9-2; The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . . . � , ,: May-or Holyfield again commended the Boy Scouts for their interest in civic g�overriment, and expressed his appreciati�on and trust they would c�flme back �� again. There being no further business, it was�m�ved by Councilman Anth�ony, ° seconded by Gouncilman Simons that the meeting be adj:o.urned. The Vote; Unanimaus Ayes. APPROVED::= Mayor � � Attest: City lerk � •. , , ; - � � � _ . _ _ - . _ . � _ � _.._ ._ _ _. ,_ � � _ _ . � , ' . �