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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-05-02 �� - � .. ` City Council, R:egular Meeting ` C�ouncil Chambers, City Hall Redding, California. May 2, 1955 � 8.:00 p,M, The Rever�nd Win. Walsh, assistant pastar af St. Joseph's Church, gave the iriv�catione `" " - -" � The rneeting was ealled �o order by Mayor Fleharty and upon roll call the f�llowirig �couricilmen were present; Holyfield, Sirnans, Smith and Fleharty. Abserit; Counci�.man Anth�ny, City Manager Dick and City Attorney Cibula were present.` "_ � � -� _ _ � _ MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETINGS MOTION: Made by Councilman Simflns; seconded l3y Councilman Smith that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of April 18t�i and the adj�ur�.ed meeting �of April 25.th be approved as mailed t� each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � � - R.E 1ViANAGEMENT CITY DUIVIP } A.pplication of Chester Vanderley, Box 33, Qak R.un, for the positi�,n of xxianager of the Redding City D.urnp was`'p'resented; lst choice� - lease the property, fur- l � -� nish own tractor and became o'wner of all salvage brought t� the durrip, 2nd choice - Leas'e property for $500. 00 yearly, city to furnish tractor and operator when riecessary, `he t� becorne owner �f'all salvage brou�ht to the duLnp, This appiication was referred ta the City Mariager for recomrnendation. . . - � . _ , C.OMMUNICATIONS. - . Office �f"the IVlayor - L,ong B'each � � , A protest on the "Allen Bill'' as� a '''grab" of .municipal funds by ignoring i � 7� and destroying constitutional guarantees and pr�cesses was presented. � . . < . . C'ontroller, State of Calife, re M�tor� Vehicle Licens�e Fee Fund � An estirnate of $53,, 800. 00 was submitted by the Controller of the State of f 7� ' C'alifo`rnia as 'Redding's share fr�m the�Motor Vehicle License' Fee fund for. the fiscal year 1955-56, Request for' R.efund City Taxes � Two requests far refund of duplicate payment �f City taxes; were presented by Louise Fancher, T'ax Gollector: a, Lucy Argab'right; 1041 Liberty St, � � � . ' 2nd installment paid 1/27/55 and 4/7/55 $8. 94 - �_ b. R�obert L. & Dolores Clineschmidt, 1337 Walnut St. 2nd installment paid 3/22/55 and 4/10/55 35, 10, �G� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman H�lyfield that refund of duplicate payrnent of taxes be approved as follows: Mary Arga�right' in the am�ount•of $8. 94 and R., L. & D. Clineschmidt in the amaurit af�$35. 10 ' Voting was as f�ll�ws: Ayes; C�o.uncilmen - Holyfield, Sim�ns, Smith and Fleharty • Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent; C�ouncilmen - Anthony REQUEST FOR:' U5E OF SCOIJT HUT .- Redding Toppers• The Redding Toppers Glub submit�ed their request in writing for the ��Z exclusive rights to the land and building where the Scout Hut is locatedo � 40 � The letter adds "The club feels �hat if we g�t the pr�perty we would paint, .fix the roof, clean the pr�perty, and other neaessary things that need fixing, We would.als� like to add a building, at our own ; expense, .to tlife side of the original building, This building,would be used as the club's shop. ''' A copy of the club by-laws was enclosed � ,.; wi,th �heir .request, , � Mr, Wm, Mayer, speaking on behalf of the Shasta Community Players i stated it was his opinion this should.be a,community venture, and he ; felt the Shasta Community Players had prior�rights as extensive plans � were being forrnulated for the continued use of this buildingo . Mayor Fleharty referred this comm�znication to the Parks-Recreation Commission-and requested the Shasta Community Players and the � Toppers be notified of their next meeting in order that representatives { of these groups might be presento , It was further requested that Mr, Nelson advise council of any commit- ments that have been made on this buildings PUBLIC HEARING. - Establishment of Grades Mayar Flehart;r opened the Public Hearing on the Establishment of Grades at 8:3 0 Pe M. , t � � 1. Alameda Ave. , from the southerly:s�:: line of Sonoma St, to a - /��/,� point 300 ft. southeast (Map 25-04) ,� ; 2; 5onoma�Sto , from west boundary of Greenwood Heights, S"ubd., /,j to the east line of Crestview Ave, , a distance of 882,?�6 feet (Ma� 2B_-13.2) �� 3, Parkview Ave. , from �the east line of Leland Ave. to a point 200 ft. east (Map 2B-100) to � 7�.� 4. Skyline Drive, from the southerly line of Sonoma St,/a point 300 ft, southeast (Map 2B-13.1) 5, Akard St, , from the south line of Locust Sts to the north line of �� Cypress Ave,� (Map 2B-03) There being no protests to the establishment of the �above outlined g;rades, Mayor Fleharty s.tated a motion was in order for their approval, MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Smith that the Hearing be declared closed, and the grades as established on Maps 2B,04, 2B-132, 2B-100, ZB.-131 and 2B-03, be approved. � Voting was as follows: : Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, ,Srnith and Fleharty , � � Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anthony RESOLUTION.CALLING� SPE'GIAL ELEGTION � � MOTION: Made by C:ouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution Na. 1888. be adopted, resolution calling.a special election for the purpase of submitted to the ,elect�or.s of the City �f.Redding the pr�opositian as .��' ta whether Ordinance No. 470 as amended by Ordinance No.. 475 and Ordinance � 471 as amended by Ordiriance Nfle 476 should remain in effect. Voting was as follows; . , Ayes: Councilmen - H�lyfield, Simans, Smith �and Fleharty Noes; C.ouncilrnen - None Absent: Councilm.en - Anthony . , . Resolution No. 1888. mn file in the office of the City Clerk, 409 � RESOLUTION,AP.PR.OPR.IATING. CERTAIN AMTSm; MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Simbns, seconded by Couneilman Holyfield that Resolution No, 18�89 be adopted, Resolution.appropriating certain amounts from certain appr�opriations and funds, Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilxnen - Ho�Tyfield, Simons, 5mith and Fleharty � �,Z �' Noes: Councilmen - None ` Absent: Councilmen - Anthony Resolution No. 1.889 on file in the office of the City Clerk - ($2, 768, 50 from Unappropriated Reserve of General Fund to Specified Accounts) RESOLUTION CREATION & EST,. QF PERMANENT R:EVOLVING .FUND MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Simans, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution Noo 1890 be adopted, R:e-soluti�on providing.for the creation.and establishment of a permanent revolving fund to be known as the General Service Fund �nd providing capital therefor,` � ` ' Voting'was as follows: - � ` �' " ` � � �D Ayes: Councilrnen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty N�oes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen = Anthony � � ' " Resoiution No, 1890 on file in the office of the City Clerlc, � � � RES.OLUTIOIV APPROPRIATING CERTAIN AMTS;o," " � MOTION: Made by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution No. 189�1 be adopted; Resolution appropriating certain amaunts from c�eri.ain ap�ropriations and fundse � " ' Votirig was as follows: ` " Ayes: Gouncilmen - Holyfield, Simans,-Smith and Fleharty � Noes; Councilmen - None ' Absent; Councilmen = Anthony � � �� R.esoluti�n No. 1891 on file in the office of the Gity Clerk - - (Salary Accounts excess to requirements to complete current year) (Salary Accounts requiring additional amounts to complete current fiscal year) (To cover �ver-expenditures and to provide necessary appropriati�ons f�or �ther accounts that it is estimated will require additiflnal funds) (Transfer funds' rie�essary to eiiminate overexpenditures in vari�us expenditure accounts) ' �� (Transfer frorn Unappro�riated Reserve to various funds and acc�ounts) . RESOLUTION OF INTEIVTION TO DO CTN, PROPOSED STREET IMl--'T, ' ;Z�� `MOTIONt Made b�r Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Halyfield'that Resolutian No. 189Z be adopted, Resalution of Intention t� do certain prop�sed street improvement wo.rk.and form assessment district, Pr�ject 55-14, ` Voting was as' follows: � J ' ' Ayes: Councilmen = Holyfield,^ S'imflns, Smit�r.and Fleharty � Noes: Cauncilmen - None ' � " ' � � • Absent: Councilmen - Anthony - ' �' ` � " �Public Hearing date==�May 3.6th �8:30 P,M. (Ridge D`rive) - Resolution No. 1892 �on file iri the office of the City Clerk; RESOLUTIONS ORDERIN.G.WORK T.O BE DONE The following Resolutions were present fbr Council c�onsideratian; ' Resoiution No, 1893. -�ordering work to be done ori Fig Ave. Project No, 55-46 �Z � % R.esolution No� 1894 - •ordering.work to be done on Alarrmeda Avee Pr�ject N�. / �� 55-45 � Resolution No, 189'5 - ordering work to be dorie on Sonoma St. Pr�ject l�os 55-47 �3 7 R.esolution No, 1896 - ordering work to be done on Skyline Dr�; Project 1Vo� 55-24 27S` , s ��o MOTION: Made .by Councilman Hol,yfield, sec�nded by C�uncilrnan $rnith that.Resolutions No. .I.893, 1.894, 1895 and 1896,be adopted, Resalutions. ordering: wark to be done at.. specified locations .as outlined, Voting was as follows: Ayes; C.ouncilrnen - .Holyfield, Simflns, Smith and Fleharty _ . _ � . . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anthony � It was the reques,t of ,Councilrnan Smith that .a breakd�wn of c�osts,� showing the City's share would be,.submitted. in the future with all projects. R.esolution No, 1893, .. 1894, 1895 and 1896 on file in the �ffice �f the City � Clerk, - " ' � : RESOLUT.ION,ESTs, REVISED SYSTEM OF .MAJOR C'ITY...STREETS. MOTION: Made by Councilman $mith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that R:esolution Noe 1897 be adopted', Resolution establishing revised system of �,�� major city streets, � Voting�was as follows: � � _ Ayes; Gouncilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes; Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen = Anthony . Resolution No� 1897 �on file in the office of the City Clerk, ORDINANCE RE, L'ARKING & .LIMITED PARKING ZON:ES (Znd reading) MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that Ordinance No. 477 be adopted, Ordinance relating to :Parking and lirnited ��a '� parking zones. and.marking of s'ame. �, . �' Voting was as fo�llows: ' . Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Sirnons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � , Absent: C.ouncilmen - Anthony Ordinance No. 477 on file in the office of the City Clerk, ORDINANCE RELATING, TO.PARKING METERS `�./ C.ouncilman Simons offered for first reading.Ordinance No, 478 relating to �� parking rneterso , " , . OR.DINANCE RE 12 MINUTE METER ZONE'S � � � C'ouncilrnan Holyfield offered f�r first reading Ordinance N,o, 479, relating to , �� and.providing. fflr twelve (12) xninute`meter zones at certain designated places. < . ORDINANCE PERTAININ.G TO EST'; OF 2 H.R.. PARKING ZONES In accordance with the recommendation of the Parking Commission, City Attorney Cibula submitted an Qrdinance pertaining to establishment of two hour p�.rking l�, .,� � . - zones (not metered), �' Mayor Fleharty referre'd this Ordinance .to Councilman Smith for recomrnendation, �`(� Recommendation re Vacation Portion of Center St, - Deferred by City Attorney AGREEMENT - State of Calif, Fish & Game Dept, MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the Mayor be authorized to execute on behalf of the City Agreement with the State of Calif. Fish and Game for the Akard.5tre:e,t Improvement (between Cypress . .. -- , _ _ .: ..� . � ��'� and L�ocust Streets) State agre'e;ing to pay $_1600. OD to. City for this improvement. ,Contract. Agre�ement,to be executed at appropriate..time. . .. . .. . � _ _ . _ ' Voting,was as follows; --- - � , Ayes: Councilrnen - Holyfield,; Simons, Smith and Eleharty .. Noes: Gouneilmen. - None . y Absent: Councilmen - Anthony ` � �,�, x. �c��ection to �:�ir.u�e�9 as Guthorized Cotuicil meetin� Pv�a� 1F,th: uc��:��iiim�:� ��r�ons off�r�c� Crdinance No, �.F30 �or fa.r�t rea��ng �"� � PROC.LAIMING ''Redding. Art Week" 1Vlayor Fleharty pro:claimed May 9th through 15th Redding Art Week �in the City of Redding,... . �.. . < < . B EN T.ON AIRPORT LEASE B ID . Ivlayor Fleharty stated an Agreement had been re,ached by the H. & Ha Flying Service and the Redding Aviation Company regarding the B-enton Airport; The . general terms of the Agreement are as follows; / � � ' Redding Aviation Company to �perate the airfield, have sale of gasoline, hangar rentals and the exclusive' repair service w e , � . . Chartered and flying� services to be shared with the H, & F-I, Flying Service Sale af new and used aircraft exclusiv.ely�H� & He Flying S.ervice M.OTION: Made� by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilrnan Simons that the City Attorney be authorized to enter into an Agreement with the He & Hp Flying Service and the Redding Aviation Company .along the lines outlined by the mayorm The Vote: Unanimous Ayesa COMPENSATION .TEMP�e CITY MANAGER. MOTION: Made by Councilrnan'Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that the compensation for the ternporary city manager be set at $700. 00 per m�onth, t� , be taken from•the city manager�s budget, �3�� Voting was as follows: , Aye s: Councilmen - Holyfield, Sim�ons, Smith and Fleharty _ . Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; C.ouncilmen - Arithony APPOINTMENT ACTING STREET SUP'T; MOTION: Made.by Councilrnan Simons, seconded by Gauncilrnan Holyfield that Mr. Elbert Dick be appointed.acting,Street Superintendent. The Vote: Unanim�u�� Aye s. C:OMMISSION APPOINTMENTS ' Mayor Fleharty rec�rnmended the following commission. appointme'nts; � �L � Parking Gorzmmission (3. years) ` Jack Pre'sleigh Thos. Linville ' �arks-R:ecreation Commissi�n (3 years) Claude H, Caldwell Mrs4 Geom J�hnstone � (reappointed) � Siebert Stephens Mr`s, Paul Maxim � Jacks�on Price . Jflhn Fitzpatrick H. Ao Holyfield Mr s,` Ann Rus sell �'� (newly app�inted) City Manager , � 'Airpar,:t; C�:rnmiss:�i�n�r��(3 years) Clayton Karitz .' � � Planning Cornmission (4 years) ,. . . � Sig Kriegsman Mel Peck � < < � - MOTION: Made by Cfluncilman Holyfield, sec�onded by C�uncilman Smith that the appaintments as outlined by Mayor Fleharty be c�nfirrned. The Vote: LTnanim�us Aye.s. ` . . � . _ APP'tZ:OVAL O:F BILLS AND PAYR.OLL � - MOTION: Made by Councilman Sim�ons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that /,�.,� Bills in the amount of $20, 122, 12, Warrant N�os, 55-1547 through 55-1603, in- clusive be .approved and paid; that payroll for the first half of April in the amount _,,. . . '.., ��2 . $25, 440.a 62, Warrant Nos� 55.-3341 to 55-3503 inclusive be approved.- Voting was as follows: ' ' Ayes; Councilmen - Holyfield, Sirnans, Smith and Fleharty ' ' ' �Noes: Councilmen. - None _ =Absent; C'ouncilrnen - Anthony `Bills paid effect the following funds;. Special Deposits 40e 80 Garbage & Rubbish I, 218a 45- Warehouse ` 699v 65 Water Dept; ' 2, 404s 18 Equipment Rental ` 4, 080-,$3 ` Electric ` 2, 741,06 Shop 46, 24 Parking Com�Exo 165a 03 . Utilities ` " 525,47 ` Parkirig Meter 105,45 Sewer R.ental 255, 61 General 7, 834,35 PRELIMINARY PETITION - Eureka Way (Court to Overpass) 'L ` MOTION: Made by Cauncilman.Hol`yfie`ld, secanded by Councilm�.n Smith that � .�7 the C`ity Erlgirieer be autlio'rized tfl prepare es'timate of co:st and petiti�n.tm be ` circul'ated mn street'improvernent Eureka Way from Court St�reet to tlie �ve`r- pass. The Vote: Unanimflus Ayes. ' ` � REQUEST FOR .60 Ft. DEDIC.ATION -(linking Cypre'ss and tT'- arkview)_ A request from the` G�ity. Engineer addised that the county engineer h'ad advised G that' in order to abandon the old bridge s�oufh �f'the new highway 44 bridge it �(� � was their desire to c�nstruct a new 'road linking Cypress Avenue and Parkview Avenue near the river, For this purpose, it was requested the city dedicate a 60 ft, R/W for r�oad purposes, the` county to then construct a roadway�at their expenseo � This communication was referred to Councilman Smith, chairman of the Street � Committee f�or report and recommcndation of prop�osed locati�on for r�oadway, � . " FINAL �PETITION_-.Parkview Ave, Improvements �" ' F`inal Petiti�on, plans and estimate of cost on proposed improvements south side „ !�, Parkview Avenue from Leland Ave, Z00 ft., east were presented for council con- .�� / sideration, Acti�on'w`as deferred on this pr�oject, periding council ,study and recammendation regarding size of project. � � MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - State of Calif,. 1955-56 fiscal year MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield,: sec,onded by Cfluncilman Simons that ,the Maymr be,auth�rized to sign Agreexnent with the State of Calif. Division of �- � , 'Highways`f�ir�Maintenance $udget, fiscal year 1955-56a " Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, 5imons, Smith and Fleharty ` Noes: Councilrnen = None ' ' ` Absent: C:ouncilmen - Anthony " REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF SEWER i;INES. - Mrs-, Taber , � City Attorney Cibula advised that Mrs, Taber had called on him, renewing her request that c�uncil take immediate action ta rem�ve sewer line on her propenty Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, H�n's Addition. Correspandence on file in the office of the .j f;�/ City Clerk, minutes of council meetings, and memorandums taken from the �� files �f the building inspector regarding this matter were read, in full, by the City Attorney. Mrs. Taber, speaking fr�m the floar, stated it was the Cauncil's verbal iritent ' that sewer line be rernoved..and in court trial of Brown vs. Taber, Mr. Carl A. Williams testimony verified this statement. Mr. Williams was then may'flr of the City of Redding, < < � � � � � . � �� 4 �: 3 � C'�ouncil were advised that manhole on this property had.been rna,ved to the narth end of property in`accordance with a letter'dated June 19th, signed by Mapo;� Carl A. Williams. Mrs. Taber stated �she intends to build and would hold the city responsible for any damage that might be caused thereby, but was warn:ed by the .City Attorney that, to the City's knowledge, she holds no agreement for removal of this sewer line, and has not the right to endanger the'inhabitants of the city, as a damaged or broken s'ewer line would, In view that the City ha`s no record of any agreement with Mrs. Taber regard- ing the rernoval o`f this sewer line, and because the city claims: prescriptive - rights to have the sewer at this location, Mayor Fleharty referred the subject , to the City�Attorney for repo`rt and recommendation at the next council meeting. - RECOMIVIEN.DATIONS LEAGUE. OF CALIFo CITIES - Legislative S.ills � May�r Holy,fiel'd re�viewed tlie recommendati�ons of the League �f Calif. Cities �- on legislative bills �ertaining to cities. ' ' � 7•� � MOTION.: Made by C'�uncilman H�lyfield, seconded by C;ouncilman Simons that a Resoluti�n be passed to urge tlie support af Assemblyw�man DaVis and Senator Regan on the following: AB 3111, SB 1545 Urging op�osition to AB 591. The V�te: Unanim�us��Ayes. The City Glerk was requested to send. copy of this Resoluti�n to the �aforemexa- tioned. R.E PURCHASE WOODLAWN & HIGHLAND POWER LINES MOTION: Made by C�ouncilrnan Smith,, se'conded by Councilman Holyfield that the Gity Attorney be authorized to write to the Pacific Gas and Electric Company placing them on .thirty days notice of the City's intention to pr�ceed with the /�°'� purchase of the Woodlawn and Highland pawer lines. The Vote: Unanirnous Ayes. - WAGE SCHEDULE - CITY EMPLOYEES Mayor Fleharty requested Councilmari Simaris, chairman of the Finance. y � � Corrmmittee, to ;work with Mr, Dick, .City Manager, on salax'y schedule of city :�2:� / employee and submit analysis of. the prevailing.wage scale with cities of com- parable size, � C.OMIVIEIVDATION - .City Controller , C�ouncilman Simons commended Mr, Ritch, City Controller,' on. Resolutions, //� as presented, stating it was a finr�; idea for the councilm.en,to`�liave on record various fund transfers. , , - � � LIGHT POLES - LITTLE LEAGUE BALL PARK . MOTION: M�.de by C:ouncilman Smith , sec�nded by, C;�uricilman Sim�ns thab the Gity furnish eight (8) poles f,or the Little League Sa`11 Park, cost to be taken � from Unappr�opriated Reserve. The Vote: Unanim.flus Ayes, �'�� '� It was reques.ted that a letter be written to the Redding L,ittle League again � �� advising them their flccupancy is an a temporary basis. � �� There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman.Smith/ns.econded �`� � b C.ouncilman .Simans that the meetin be ad'o n�ed. Tk�e Vote:.� Urianinzous y g J '-� f ��-,�--- Ayes. . � ' / �. � � . .aY�r �. Atte st: . ` A . - �l, City lerk