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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-04-04 3 � 3 �� City. Cauncil, Regular M�eting Council Chambers, City Hall R.edding, California ` April 4, 1955 8:00 P.'Me Major Jack Little �of`the Salvati�on Army gave the invocation, � The Meeting was called to �rder by May�r H�olyfield and up,on roll call the fflll�wing councilmen were present: Anth�ony, Fleharty, �irinons, Smith and H�lyfield. City Att�rney Cibula and City Manager Stites were present, MINUTES - PREVIOUS ME�T�ING MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, see;onded by Councilman Smith that the minutes of the regular rrieeting of March-21st and the special meeting �of March 30th be appr�ved as rnailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote; Unani�nous Ayeso RE CARNIVAL -��Va Fo W, Sponsored , - MOTION: Made by.Councilrnan Anthony, seconded by Councilman Smith that the re:qu�est mf the Vb F� W. Post No, 1934 to sp�nsor a ''Cavalcade Shows" during /3 Z- the week of April Z6th through May lst at the Diarn�nd Match Company pr�perty, C'ourt St, between Tenth and Eureka Way, be approved, The Vote; Unanimous Ayes, - � . � � � � . ' RE CL.YDE BEATTY CIR:�ITS = Redding Volunteer ��ire�Deptm- = --" � - - � Mr. Jack Presleigh, speaking on be�half of t�e Redding Volunteer Fire Dep'artment, and H. T, Klaukens, Chief of the Re,dding Fire Department, presented a request for the use of city pr�perty north �f 'the �sw.imming p�al to be used by the Clyde Beatt`y Gircus June 13th; an additi:orial request was made � � 4 COMMUNICATIONS Sierra-Cascade Logging Conference � A letter of appreciatian .fram the Sierra-Cascade L�gging Conference � . thanking the City :and the people of Redding for their cooperation, � Q U hospitality and support during the Gonference held in Redding•was submitted for Council consideration.. A Resolution ad�opted during . the Conference was submitted, extending ''sincere thanks" to the Cities of Redding and Anderson, the Chambers of Commerce and the people of• Shasta County Area. ICC.CNC The Inter-County Chambers of Commerce of Northern Calif, submitted their manthly report �n the business meeting held in Red Bluff March � 7 , 1.5th and extended an invitation to the meeting to be held in Weed April , _ 19th. ._ _ . _ � _ Proclamation - �ublic Schools Week A Proclaznation,. signed by Mayor Holyfield, pr�oclaimed the week of � �-y !� April 25th to 3Oth Public S;chools week, A ^ . . � Re Carnival ,- West Caast Shows. � • MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that the request of .the.-West Coast Shows to; hold their carnival during � � Z May 24th through 29th be grantedo. The Vote: Unanim�ous Ayes, � . . . � _ . This was a change of date schedule from June 14th through 19th, The City Clerk was requested the West Coast Shows be notified that the Rodeo , will be held May 21st and 22nd. _ , Recomxnendation Recreation & .Parks Comxnission A�communication dated April 1 st signed by Claude Caldwell, acting chairman of the Recreation and Parks C�rnmission,advised` Council ,� � � in a close vote on the matter of the sale of beer at Babe Ruth games at Tiger Field and at th�e�Jr, �Chamber`of Commerce 4th of July , celebration in Lake Redding Park, it�was rec�ommended that the sale of beer at these activities be not pr�hibited, Councilman Fleharty advised the reve'riue "frorri� the sale of beer was ` necessary to pay for the lights on the field. � C,�anci>lman Simons stated he strongly objected to the s.ale. of alcoholic ' ; beverages at any activity'involving.inina,r.s;�adding he w.ould r.ather curtail ' activi,ties than sell beer; however, �he h�ad been' advised it was not necessary �rc,',,� to .have this revenue for operating expenses at any of the games. � � ` MOTION: Made by. C.ouncilman Fleharty, se�conded by Councilman Anthony , that the sale of beer� be allowed at the�Babe Ruth League Games at Tiger Field and at the Jr, Chamher of Commeree 4th of July ceiebrati��on at Lake Redding Park. _ < < < . - Voting. wa.s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty., .Srni:th�.and Holyfield . - ' Noes: Co,uncilrnen - Simons . Absent: Councilme'n - 1�Fone _ . � _ , Request f�r Assessment Change in 1954-55 Tax Roll � MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Anthony that Res;olution N.oa, 1881 be adopted, Resolution correcting.assessments i: � : ,;; �' on the Lo J. Barnett property Kutras Sub, ' Voting was as follows: � J�� A,yes: Councilrnen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfiel'd . N�es; Councilmen - None � Absent:, Councilmen - None - Resolution Noo 1881 on file in the office of the City Clerko ;� � 5 . - Recommendation$ of the City Manager a. Posting,"Quiet,. Hospital Zone".5igns Memarial Hospital MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilrnan Anthony that the rec�flmrnendations of the City Manager be accepted, and� the � � � Memorial Hospital granted p:ermission to post signs reading "Quiet, Hospital Z�ne" at locations specified. The Vote: Unanimaus Ayes. • b. Re Purchase Bulldozer - Lease Contract MUTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Simons that the rec�ommendations of the City Manager be accepted, and the Mayor � r�' � be authorized to sign Lease Agreement on the purchase of a D.=6 cater- pillar from the Sierra Tractor and Equipment Company, to be �purchased from the Equipment Replacement Fund, The Vote; Unanim�us Ayes.. c. W�rk Orders.No. 12W and 15W Estimate No, 12W for installation of six inch water line and services on / /J� � Lincoln Street - R.osewood Garden Subdivision � E.stimate No, 15W for installation of six inch water line on S�uth St; acr�oss the Canal�t� c�nneet with.line in the Kutras Subdivisi�n MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty, secanded by Gouncilman Simoris that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted, and Estimate Wflrk Orders No. 12W and 15W be approved. Voting was, as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Sim�ons, Smith and Holyfield Noe s: C ouncilmen - N�one Absent: Councilmen - None City af Long Beach � A protest on "Allen Bill'' and a request that we adopt, by Resolution, an ` oppositi�on to this bill to be presented to our assemblymen was presented,� � 7 �' . �� , _ . i Annual Conference-Calif. Sewage & IndustriaT Wastes � Notification of the annual conference t� be held in Riverside April 28th through 30th was presented,b.y .the Calif, Sewage and Industrial Wastes Ass'n. Redding Chamber of Commerce . A communication dated April 4th advised that a special meeting of the ' Board of Directors of the. Redding Charnber of Commerce had been held and it was the unanim�us opinion that the Chambe r endorse the "Forward _. �Redding!!.movement and immediate action be taken to aid in the organization �.� �� � of such,a�gr�up; .that- a,forum meeting be ;se,t,up to,_aid.in the public�s � _understand�ing of_ the problems;.,involved and��to; aid�in the formation of this group. , . _. .. :.A �apy of the �ResFolution adopted by the Re_�.ding.Chamber of Commerce at their special meeting held April 2nd on file in the office of the City� � Cle.rk,. , - - Mr, Aleck, -president of;the Redding Chamber of Commerce, .and Ivlr. � . � - John Fitz�atrick. sp�ke favoring the."Forward Redding'� mavement, ORDINANCE R:E DOG .POUND FEE5. MOTION: Made by Couneilman Sim�ns, seconded by Councilman Fleharty tliat prdinance No, 474 be adopted, Ordinance providing for payment of increased' fees for redemption of. dogs running at large and impounded more than once, � � �c� Voting was as follow's: , '±�1� Ayes: Councilmen - Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield N�es; Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Pass: Councilmen - .Anthony Ordifnance No0 474 on file in the office of the City Cle�ic, :3 �s ORDINANCES RE .EF.FE.CTIVE. DATE COLLEC.TION 5ALES & USE TAX City Attorney Cibula presented Ordinance Na.. 475 providirig that tlie Sales= Tax shall be collected an retail sales made �n flr after July. 1,� 1955 instead of � , I April lst, 1955 and that the first qu�arterTy payment �n Sales Taxes�imposecl �'3 y shall be due and payable on the last day of October, 1955 instead of an the last r day of Ju`ly, 1955. Cauncilman Smith offered Ordinance N�o. 475 for the first reading. City Att�orney: Cibula presented Ordinance No, 476 providing that the Use Tax shall be collected`on retail sales made on �or after July 1; 1955 instead �of � April 1, 1955, and that the first quarterly payment �n use taxes imposed shall be due and payable on the last day of Octaber, 1955 instead on on the last day of July, 1q5-5. � � ' �- ` Councilman Smith offered Ordinance Noa 476 for the first reading. � City Attorney Cibula stated the tentative date set for the election was May 24th; however, the changing of the context af the ordinance to specify allocation of the money for specific purposes would require an amendment to the ordinance. Mr. Carl A. Williams adv�cated the placing on the balLot that money obtained would be used f�r specific improvements. � � • Mr. John Fitzpatrick, chairman pro tem �f the Citizens' graup recently organized and on the sub c�mmittee t� study finance of the City g�overnment, requested time be allowed that the committee stud� the budget and critical needs in order to give their recommendatian to the City Gouncil. � � - Mr. Laurence Carr strongly advocated that alternate methods of financing the critical needs of the City be placed on the ballot that through straw vote an expression be obtained`from the people �on which meth�od �f financing the critical needs of the City they prefer.� "�Then y�u w�uld know what people want" he stated. � ' -- � , . , . _ . , � � _- . � Qn the recommendation of the City.Attorney, Mayor Holyfield deferred the date � of the election. • ' ` ��''" =' �` ,� , . Ordinance re Parking Ivleter Zones - Deferred by City. Attorney �-/� Recorrimendation re vacation portiori Center St. - Deferr,ed by Gity Attorney � �� _ ...., , r'. . - _ RECOIvIMENDA.TION FZE P�2:0'TEST DON H�MSTED - A comm�riication�dated Ap'r"il 4th, signed by tlie'City Attorney,� stated .it was his r�-� opinion that the provisi`ori`s of the 1Glunicipal�Code as'they now exist would not , . :., - entitle Mr. Hemsted"from an exemption from procuring�a�license to hold his - . ' . ,. . .. , . ,�� . auction,� � - , , , It .was requested the City Clerk send'a copy of Mr� Cibula�s-letter to Mr0 Hemstede RE CANC�ELLATION OVERLOOKED .ASSESSMENT & TAXES - RB P�nStimmel r MOTION: Made by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded by Couneilman Fleharty that Resolution No, °1882 be adopted, resolution cancelling overlooked assessments and taxes levied �on property improvemerits S� 110 Ft', Lots 4 & 5, Block 6, 2nd Diestelh�orst Additione / /� Voting, was as follows: Ayes: Councilmeri - Anthony,�Fleharty; Sim�ons, Smith and Holyfield� -. Noes; � Couricilmen - None - ` � � � • - Absent: Cou.ricilinen -�"None " - - � -� � � Resolution No,. 188Z.`on file in the'office�of the C2ty Clerk, : - 39� PERMIT AGREEMENT - Boy Scouts of America MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony; seconded by Councilman Smith that the Permit Agreem�nt between the Mt, Lassen Are'a Council �f the Boy Scouts of Amer'ica and the City of R.edding be approved, �:nd the Mayor be; authorized to �� �Z� sign on behalf of the City, with the proviso this is not to go into effect'until duly signed by all partieso The Votes Unanimous A'yes. ` ' RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING QUITG:LAIM DEE'D - ;Tos. F� Sauer MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Simons, secflnded by Councilman Fleharty that � Resoluti�n No, 1883 be adopted, resolution authorizing,executi�on and delivery of Quitclaim deed t� J�oseph F; Sauer. ' Voting was as follows: ' � �'� Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Naes; C,ouncilrnen - None ` � Absent; C.ouncilmen - None " Resolutiori No. 1883 on file� in the office of the City Clerk. � � � � � � . RE BENTON AIRPORT LEASE BIDS � � A c�mmunication dated April Znd, signed by Albert L; Derby C�mmander, District 2, American Legion, Department of Calif„ , was presented f�r council consideration, As District Commander Mr, Derby states "it is my duty as � well as concern to�further and mairitain benefits of veterans of the=•;Great Wars'� and advised that at the present time fifteen veterans were receiving flying instruct- 1 ions from the H :& H Flying Service, and one stipulation of the law is that a school 1 � I of instruction must have been in operation more than two years, A communication date'd April 2nd, signed by Robert Arrasmith, Adjutant Redding Post 1934 VFW; called council attention to Public Law #550 on educati�onal benefits to K�rean Veterans,, advising that a change in the status of the Benton Airport .would bring a curtailment of veteran training. ' The Airport Commission recommended that the bid for the Benton Airport •be awarded to Burt Tr'airi and'Lynn Jose; who are the highest responsible bidders. MOTION: Made by. Councilman $mith, sec�nded by Councilman Sim�ons that bid �of the Redding,Aviation Company, J. B', T'raixi and Lynn J�se, for the lease of the Benton Airport be accepted, �- ' Mr. Glenn Newton,. attorney f�r IVIr s: Hinds; stated he wanted to go on record as . protesting the legality of the bids,•;in-view that the shop building:was an integral part of the bid; that the shop buil:dirig was personal property of Mr-,s, Hinds,� that she could do with it as she wills,�,,and for .this r.eason the Bids were illegal. . � _ ' � . ( 3 .- _... ' . City Attorney Cibula advised that there were no written agreements regarding the shop buildings to his kn�wledge, there was an agreement,. set forth in writing, but never signed0 , , � „ , � r Mr@ G1enn:Newton.stated he was willing to state in writing the situation regarding � the Shop building, and the City Attorney stated he would subrnit his recomxnendation at the next council meeting. 5mith Councilman Simons withdrew his sec�nd t� the Mfltion, and Councilman/*';withdrew ,, the M�tion, pending legal opini�ns of the two att�orneyso APPROVAL .OF BILLS.AND PAYROLL � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that bills in the amflunt of $56, 902. 03, Warrant Nos, 55-1406 through 55-1484 be approved and paid; and payroll warrants in the amount of $Z6, 361m 40, Warrant �v� Nos. 55-3161 to 55-3335, for tfie last half of March be approved, , Voting,was as follows; Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None ., 3 �� � . � B.ills presented effect the following funds: General $7, 107, 59 � Sewer Rental _ 3'45. 22 Parking,Meter . 111. 75 y Utilities.Acc�unting ` 827. 58 Parking C. .Expense 3, 0� Shop ` � 130. 53 Electric D.ept. 17, 298.. 28 , Equip��nt l�ental 4, 273. 09 W�.ter Dept. 21, 786.47 � Wareliouse � ' 3, 826, 93 Garbage & Rubbish 1, 1910 50''. , RE .OPTION PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO, (5 Year) � MOTIC3N: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilm�:n Smith that the Opti�n of extending the July 5th, 1949 c�ontract for. an additional peri�d of five years frflm and after August 26th, 1955, on the same terms, conditians and rates be accepted, and the City Clerk be authorized to notify the Pacific Gas and Electric C�mpany of this action by the G.ouncil. � Voting was as f�llows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Sim�ns, Smith and Holyfield Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen -.N�ne - ��� _ � � C�ouncilman Anth�ony requeste�d that all cammunications relating t� mat�ers to be placed bef�re the council be, submitted to the council, then referred ta committees. He further recomxnended that Redding consider at this tims the generation of our own.electricity at cheaper rates. � Councilman Fl:eharty, chairman of the Electric C�mmittee, advised there was no � . renewal �flption. submitted by the Pacific Gas. and Electric C�mpany and stated in his opinion f�ur or five years fr�m now the City sh�uld be in a p�'sition to main- tain a low electric rate. He suggested the following alternati`ves: ' � � 1. Negotiation with U. S, B, R. far available power 2. Construct our �wn lines . 3. In event Pacific Gas & Electric Co, and the U.S.B, Re in partnership, � the City be counted as partner, t-�oo. � City Manag.er Stites intr�oduced Mr. A, Me �McKinn�n, the new City Engineer and � , . Mr. Jerry Ritch, the Gity Contraller, to councilmen. T,here b,eing na further.business,� it was moved by Councilman Smith,, seconded , � by C:ouncilman Anthony that the meeting be adjourned.J The Vate: Unanimous Ayes. . � .. � APPROVED: � � r�'.� ,��. � l _ ' f'���...-.r��~,��.�;'�_.�.�' May�r%�/� Attest: ,� C `_"T�'�� City C rk . � � , � .. . � � � � � - �. . _ , � - . � � � : _