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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-06-20 & 1955-06-22 435 ' ' City C�uncil, Regular Meeting Council�Chambers; City 'Hall ' R.edding, Calif�rnia � June' 20th, 1955 8:00 P.M, There being n� quflrum preserit, Mayar Fleharty adjourned the meeting until 8.:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 22nd. Adjourned Meeting � Jtme'22nd, 1955 8:00 P, M, City Attarney Alvin Cibula gave the inv�ncation. The meeting was called ta �rd'er by Mayor Fleharty and upon roll call the follow- ing c�uncilmen were present: Anthflny, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty. Pibsent: Councilman.Simons. City Attarney Cibula and City.Manager Cowden were present. ` � MINUTES - PREVIOUS. MEETING M.OTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman H�olyfield that the minutes of the previ�ous meeting af June 6th be approved as received by each councilman. The V�te: Unanimous A:yes. COMMUNICATIONS . League of Calif. Cities Annual Conference �p�- T.he League of Calif. Cities announced their 57th annual c�nference wauld be held in San Francisco September 18th through.21 st. � Inter-Gounty Chambers of �orrimerce af N4 Calif. ��ry INCCCNC submitted their repo'rt on the monthly meeting t�o be held � ` in Redding June 21st, subject "Trinity-S'an Luis" project arid reported on the monthIy meeting held in Susanville May 17t�i, Protest Residents.Athens Ave, � a S: Eight residents of the 2200 black of Athens Avenue, Riverside Garden.: Subdivision, signe�l a �rotest �ri the increasing use flf their street by heavy trucks, stating that property was zoned residential, yet there was increasing heavy truck traffic, both coming and g�oing. The City Manager was reques.ted t� contact Mr, 5tutsman, operat�or of 5tuts-Crete Inc. and Mr. Trisdale, operatflr af the Redding Sand � and Gravel Campany, to encourage the use.flf Butte Street entirely as their truck route. ' Re.quest-for Driveway Permit - Tehama St. I� g ` Mr. Gecil Wo Austin, operat�r �of the To V. Service and Repair at � 132`1 Tehama.�treet requested permissi�on t� construct a driveway 21 fto east of the Market Aine Street alley on Tehama St. MOTION: Made by C'auncilrnan Smith, sec�nded by Councilrnan�Anthony that the request of Cecil W. Austin to construct a driveway at 1321 Tehama St. be deniede The Vote; Unanimous Ayes. � Request for Free Fermit Peddling Mr. Verne Hansen, Mesa, Ariz�ona,' requested a free street peddling � J'�7�=- �ermit as he was a y�ung man, blind, and' totally disabled due to � polio. He is a resident �f California, and must return t� this State due to laws governing pensi�ons f�r the blind, MOTION: Made by Councilman H�lyfield, seconded,by C'ouncilman Anthany that the request for waiving of a peddling license fee by Verne Hansen be denied. The Vote: Ur_animflus Ayes. ' • 436 Request far Water Service - J. A.. McKenna �5�� Mre J. Pi, McKenna, Box 2506, A Buckeye Route, advised he planned the c�nstruction of a warehouse on lot Block9,'�, Alta Subdivisian (across from United Welding Shop) and requested the installatian �f a meter and water service for_.this propertyo There is a 4" water line t� the corner �f this property, built in 1948. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by C�uncilman Ant�hony that the request �f Mr. McKenna be denied, under the conditi�n that people within the area af t-he city limits were not being adequately served, but this ,motion, and second.were withdrawn. The motion was then stated, and arnended, to read as follows: That all reques.ts from applicants for new water installations outside the e�rporate limits of the ci� be denied, until residents within the city ar'e properly served. Motion made by, Councilman. Anthony,. 2nd b.y Voting,was as fallows: Coaa.ncilmari Smitht Ayes; Councilman - Anthony, Smith and Fleharty� � N�es: Cauncilmen - Nane Absent: Councilmen - Simons � Declined to Vote': - Holyfield . • Request for Water .Service - Mrs. Pearl E. Sizemore f`�� A c�rnmunication dated June 17th fr�om Mrs, Pearl E. Sizem�re. was submitted, requesting permission t�o connect existing water line to the city water main, plus installation �of a city water meter ta hause and lat adjoinirig 2839 Severtson Drive, The City Attorney was requested to check into this matter and report to the council if there_ was any contractural obligation, or commitment binding.the city to service this h�me. R.ep�rt to be submitted June 28th. Mrs, Sizemore and Mr, Neil Severtson,V speaking from the floor, advised the water line had been built in 1�94`8 and eight property awners were now connected ta `this line. ` � � ` �� j Re Ins,pecti�n Report - Regional Water Follution Control Board , �� A c�mmunicatifln from J�seph S. Gorlinski, executive �fficer of the State Regianal Water P�llution Contr�l B�oard,advised of inspe�ti�on of discharge fram the Redding Sewage Treatment plant, and submitted to c�uncil a c�py �f repart. Council were advised that Mr. Dick and Mr. Ols�on had received copies flf this report, and Mr. Dick would r�eport ta the council their re- commendation f�r salution of�the problem. � �� Orange Avenue Gflnstruction Project City Treasurer� Louise Fancher advis'ed that 75°jo �f the property owners �on O�range Avenue had paid their assessrnents �on P�r�oject N�e 55-12, Orange Avenue between Butte Street and Eureka Way; sidewalks, curbs, driveways, drainage and necessary paving. . � MOTION: Made by Couricilman. Smith„ seconded by Councilman Anthony that Resolution No, 1916 be ad�pted, resolution of intention t� do certain proposed street impr�ovement work and to form assessment district, in accardance. with Project 1V�o. 55-12, Voting was as f,ollflws: � Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Sirrions � Res�lution.No. 1916 on file in the office 'of the City Clerk. r 43 � . Request for Tax Roll,1954-55 Adjustments , MOTION: Made .by. C�ourncilman H�lyfield, seconde� by, GauncilYna�� ���� Anthony that Resolutian No. 1917 be ad�pted, Resoluti�n correcting Assessments No. 1123 in the nam� of,John H, arid Elsie M,., Friesen. Voting,.was as fallows: ' Ayes: Councilm�n - Anthony, Holyfield, Sm,ith and Fleharty � �. Noes: Councilmen - None , _ Absent: C�ouncilrrien - Simons , _ . Resolution No. 1917 �n fi.le in the office �of the City Cle:rk. . Treasurer'.s Repflrt - Month af I�Iay /c��j Treasurer's Report for the m�nth af May was_ subrnitted by L-ouise � Fancher, City Treasureru to, all councilxnen. � . _ R.ec�mmendations �f i,he City Manager /� s The City Manager rec�rnmended approval of, the Folloyvino W.�rk Orders: a. Estirnate No. 52-E far service to be supplied Litt�e League Baseball _ . Field $1, 108. 14 Cast _ ` b. Estimate No: 53-E ta cover_ins�tallatifln �f five, 45 ft. poles �an Athens Ave. from Rame to narth end �of Athens Ave. and � : installati�n of three p�oles on Tharnes St; , .north �flf R�me $2, 780, 36 C�st . c. Estimate No. 54-E f�r service to eight apartments on Orange St. , between Shasta and Tehama Streets $1, p96.. 95 G�st MOTION: Made by Counc,ilman Holyfield,, seconded by Councilman Smith that Estimate Work Orders Nose 52-E, 53-E and 54-E be . approved. , , , . . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noe s: Gouncilmen - None . " . Absent: Councilmen - Sirnans Recommendation Recreati�on-Parks G�ommission A communication dated June 22nd from Mrs, Paul Maxim, secretary J �^� R"edding Recreation and Parks Comrnissi�n,recommended that.Digger B,ay on Shasta Lake be sought by the City of Redding for lease as a � , municipal-carnp� site., . . Councilman I=iolyfield advised this was a very desirable location, about twa miles, from the dam, and c�ould be accessi�le to the road, . � •� MOTION: .Made,by Councilman Holyfield,, seconded by Councilman I Anthony that the Redding Recreation-Parks Commission be authorized to enter into negotiations iwith the appropriate federal agency for lease �r possible purchase of,the Digger �B;ay site on Shasta Lake as a municipal campsite, and that city officials cooperate .with. tliese. negotiation. s as necessary, The, Vate: Unanimous Ayes. , � Redding Jr. Chamber of C,ornmerce - Requests . o�-S Z"" MOTION: Made by Cauncilman Smith, secanded by Councilman Anthony that the Redding Jr, Cham'ber of Commerce be g,ranted the use of Lake Redding Park for their annual 4th of July celebration July 3rd and 4th, with the customary c�ncession privileges, 7,ncluding the sale of beer. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � , Re Stockton to Redding River Race, August 5th and fith� A request was received from the Reddirig Jr. Chamber of Commerce to charge admission to the events on Sunday, August. 7th_only, in .order to help defray�part of the indebtedness that must be met in sp�ns�ring the Stockton to Redding R.ive'r Race, It was their plan to block off and charge admission at the s�,uth end of the Diestelh�rst Bridge, t� block off and charge ,admission south of Keswick Road. and to bl�ck off and cha"rge ad- rnissi�n at the Benton Tract entrance,_ . 4�� MOTION: Made by Councilman.Anthony, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that permission be granted to the Redding Jre Chamber of Commerce' to charge. admission Sunc�ay, �ugust 7th to Lake Redding . Park; perrnission be granted to close off Lake �tedding Park in accordance with their request, subject to tlie written release being�- obtained.fr�m Mro Roy Wilsey in accordance with his present.lease, further subject to the free ingress and egress of property owners and guests, The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Cbuncilman � '� v Smith that the Redding Jr, Chamber of Commerce be authorized to apply for a license to sell beer; that they be granted permission to have concession privileges provided Mr.' Wilsey�s written sariction is obtained. The Vote: Unanimaus A�es. Recommendation of the Planning C�mmission '� ``� � Mr. J. Ro Vaughan, 2264 Crestview Avenue requested permission to encroach 9 ft. on the side setback requirement, which is 25 ft. on Octavia St. Request unanimously approved by the Planning.Commission. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, : sec�nded by Councilman Anthony that vaxiance be granted t� J, R, Vaughan, 2264 Crestview Avenue t� encr�ach 9 ft, on the side setback requiremer.3t, in accoxdance with the recommendatior3 of the Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . Resolutimns - Je J. .Ritch, City Controller � �� � The following Res�olutions were presented for c�ouncil cansideration, appropriating certain a;mounts from certain appropriations and funds:. a. Res�luti�n No, 1918 - Transfer of $7, 078. 00 from Electric.Dept. Fund to Unapprapriated Reserve �of General Fund to Stre.et Const, Expense � . � . b. Resolution No. 1919 - Transfer of $700. 00 from Farks �& Playground, Expense to Recreation Expense . Transfer $200. 00 from Unapprapriated R,e- serve �f General Furid ta City Buildings � � Autharization t� construct partiti�n in the Gity Controller's �ffi�ce c. Resflluti�n N�. 1920 - Transfer �f $233.-00 fr�m Traffic.G.antr�l Ca Oe ta Traffic Cantrol - Signs and Striping � d.. R:esoluti�n Nn. 1921 - Transfer of $500. 00 from Traffic Control Salaries to-Traffic Control C.��O� ($201�. 50) and Traffic Controi Expenses ($298. 50) MO'TION: Made by Councilman.Holyfield, seconded by Councilxnan Anthony that Resoluti�ons No; 1918, 1919, 192'0 and 1921 be adopted, =Voting: w,as as follows: � � Aye s; Counci�men - Anthony, Holyfield, �Smith and Fleharty - Noes: Councilrnen - None Absent: Councilrneri -'Simons � � Resoiutions Noso 1918, 1919, 19Z0 "and 1921 on file in the office of the.._ � City Clerk, . _ i � Engineering Department Pro'jects • � w, �� Re Village Subdivisi�on - Defer<r'ed at"the reque�st af the City Manager Estimate �f Cost Wark � Side of Fig,Street � � � Gity Engineer McKinnon .submitted estirnate �of cost of curb, gutter, side- walk, driveway between curb and �sidewalk, and repair of paving adjacent to new gutter an proposed�construction East side of Fig S.treet in accord- - arice with the re'quest of George D. Bernardi, 1651 Fig St. Cost to Mr. Bernardi $277.30, cost to City of Redding $35. 53 � 39 MOTION: �Vlade by� Councilman.Anthony, seconded by C.�uncilman Smith that the Gity par.ticipate in the �onst�uction program of curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway between curb and sidewalk, ::and repair �of paving adjacent to new gutteT �n east 'side of Fig Street, in accordance with the estimate�af c�st submitted by the engineeririg department. City's share $35. 53. � : V�ting was as foll�ows: � � Ayest Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty � N�oes; Councilm;en - N�one Absent; Councilmen - Simans East Street Prfljec.t - Between Sauth & Gold Streets ��Z S� Plans, estimate of c�st and final petition ,for street impravement t� include curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway ramps on the East side �f East Street, between South and Gold Streets were submitted for council consideration. • This subject was deferred, �pending correction flf map t� read East side af East Street, rather than Narth. Re Sewage Pr�blem Mary•Street Area " ��/ Preliminary estimate of cost of sewage from manhold No. 1 adjacent to sewage treatment plant to nflrth end of Mary Street was submitted by Mr, McKinmm�, city engineer, t�ogether'with a letter of explanation. It was requested that the City Engirieer make a complete engineering survey and analysis of the master sewer system and report his ' evaluation t�o the City �ouncil.: . � Claim for Property Damage - J. W, and J�sephine H. Allen /�� Clairn filed with the City Clerk June 15th, 1955 by J. W. and Josephine H. Allen for damage to pr�operty 1436 Market Street in the amflunt of $2, 000. 00 was submitted to Council, , City Attflrney Cibula advised �f a prior claim filed with tl�e City C1erk March 24, .1954 by'_J.. W,� and Josephine.H. lallen in the amoun't of � � $�, 000, 00 damag�e to house and real property at 2547 Leland Avenue. It�was his rec�mmendation that both claims be denied, . MOTION: IVlade by C,ouncilman Anth�ny,� seconded by Cauncilman:Holyfield that the rec�mrnendations of the City Attorney be accepted, and claims filed by John W,, Allen and Josephine H. Allen be denied, claim filed March 24, 1954 in the amount of $5, 000. 00 and claim filed June 15, 1955 � in the am�unt of $2, 000. 00. The V�te: LJnanimous Ayes. Re Acquisition of Land. - Mr. Roberts (Starm D�rain) � 1� � City A�torney Cibula stated a rnore p�sitive�report w�uld be subrnitted on this matter at the next meeting of the council. - � Re Va�.ation Portion Center St.� - Deferred�by City Attorney ��� RESOLUTION Re Additi�nal Funds Planning Cflmmission � o �% MOTION: Made by C�uncilman H�lyfield, seconded by Cauncilman Smith t hat � Resolution N�. 19Z2 be adopted, resaluti�n auth.orizing preparation of z�ning map and ordinance and appropriating funds therefor (Planning Commission), Voting ;was as follaws: � � Ayes: C�ouncilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Srnith and Fleharty Noes: :Gauncilm�en - N�one Absent: Councilmen - Simflns Resolution No, 192Z ari file in the office of the City Clerk. . � � ��� RESOLiJTION Re Agreern:ent,,Dept. .Fish .& Garne � ,� s`_�. _ � MOTION: '.:Made by Councilrna.n Hol�rfiel,d, secanded by C�ouncilman Anthony that Resolution,No, � 1923 be adopted, ,re_solution authorizing execution of Agreement with the State of Californi.a,,,Departm;ent of Fish and.Game, Vating was as follows: , , s , . Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fieha,rty Noes; Gouncilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Simans Resoluti�on No. 1923 on file in the office of the City Clerk, RE SA.LES TAX ORDIIVANGE -.C:hang.,e,�of Effective Date , / � � City� Att�orney Cibula subxnitted Ordinance No. 481 to provide that the City Sales Tax sh,all be callected �on retail sales made on or after January 1, 1956 instead of July 1, 1955. . Gouncilman Hfllyfield offered Or-dinance N�.. 481 .for first reading. , / R.E U5E TAX .O.RDINANCE - Change af Effective Date '� `� `� City Attorney Cibula submitted Ordinance No. 482 to provide that the Gity Use Tax shall be collected on retail sales made on or after January. l,, 1956 instead of July l, 1955; Councilrnan Halyfield offered Ordinance No. 482. for first reading. ' . ,1 RE FAN,MARKER LEASE - Bento.n Airport � -7 � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield,, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the City enter into a new lease agreement with the Departrnent flf Cammerce Civil Aerflnauti.cs.Administration:a$. an-�.ended with rider on Fan Marker, Benton Airport site, and tkie Mayor b� authorized�t� sign said leas;e agreernent on be- haTf �f the Cit.y. The .V�te: Unanimous Ayes. , . . � j APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYR.OLL �� �' MOT.�ION: � Made by .Councilman Halyfield, seconded by Councilman Anthony that bills in. the am�ount of $445e 2� and,$53.,,249, 13,, Warrant Nos� � 5.5-'1800 to 55- 1899 inclusive.be approved and paid; that payroll in the:amount qf $26, 397e 17, Warrant N�s, 55-4031 to 55-4214 for the first half of .June be a.pprov,edo Voting was as follows: Aye s; Councilmen - Anthony,� Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty: Noes:' Cou�cilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Simons , , � . � Bills paid affe�t the fallowing funds: . . . � General $8, 376e 78 Shop 83, 37 Farking Meter � 2, 278a 26 � Equipment Rental 2, Ob.lo 86 . Parking Gommission Exp, 6@ 58 Warehouse 1, 416,66 ' Electric 33, 691e 24 Special Deposits la 00 Water 2, 782, 21 Emp, Retiarnent Con, 1, 654, 02 Garbage & Rubbis h 250. 5b General Service 6OOo 03 Sewer Rental 2890 O l Utilities 202. 80 �(� � JOINT MEETINGS - City Council , Repflrt �n Recommendations. County Refuse Disposal Survey ' Councilrnan J�s. Smith, Chairman of the Garbage C�mmittee, aduis.ed that a joint meeting, with the County B�ard �f Supervisors and the Gar:bage Committee had b:een arranged for Tuesday, July 5th at 3:00 P, M. , Board of Supervisor's R.�om, County Court House /v G Pr�oposed Subdivi,sion Ordinance , D Councilman 5mith advised that a joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning C�mmissi�n and Mr. Larry Wise, County Planning Con- sultant had been arranged for Wednesday, July 13th, 12:00 noon, arrangements t� be made later. , 44 � PRESENTATION -OF' GIFT - City Manager f3� Mr. Jack B.utler, managing direc.tor flf the R'edding Chamber �f Commerce, presented to M-r.. C�wden; recently appointe'd city.manager. of Redding, a gift an behalf of the Galifornia Ass�flciation of Chamber af Commerce M�.nagers, Inc. , in token of the high este�;m'held by all the'Association f�or his outstanding work. ' ' ' � F RE REQ,UEST .ROBERT SCHOLZ FOR R/W Municipal Airp�ort � Mr, �cholz was advised that his request for a 60 ft: right=of-way for road ' �'�� purposes at the Redding Municipal Airport would be referred to the City Council, ��`� the Redding.Planning Commission and the County Planning Commission for re- p�ort and recommendation, PAVING OLIVE ST.;! Between Gold anc� Oak Ridge Drive � �zGg MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the rec�ri2mendations of the'City Manager be `accepted, and Engirieering Job. No. 10 be approved, pading of Olive Street betwe`en Gold arid Oak` Ridge` Drive, total cost of pr�ject�$2, 000. 00 �to be borne by the City. ` , V�ting was as foll�ows: ' ` Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleha'rty Noes: Councilmen '- None ° ° ' Ab.sent: Councilmen - Simflns ' REQUEST EST•, OF COST ALLEY - Benton Tract � �� IvIOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by C�uncilman Anthany that the Engineering D:epartmeni be autT�orized to prepare an estimate of cost on the opening af alley between Lo ma and Maf�ket Street, at Mr, Jos. Lo Smi�h's • expense, ` • V�tirig was as follows; � Ayes: Gouricilm;eri - Anthony, Holyfield and Fleharty ` ` N�es: Counc"ilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Sim�ns " ` Pass: CounciTmen - Smith ' � � : R.E CITY DUMP ' /�'� Mr. Elbert Dick, forrrier acting city manager, advised council that on two con- secutive days wet and.dry garbage had been burned at the City dump, and iri- specti�on 'showe�l that everything, but the tin cans, had burned,. • There being no further business, it was m�ved by Councilman Anthony, sec�nded by C�ouncilman H�olyfield that the meeting be adjourned until 7;'30 P, M. Tuesday, � July 28th. The Vo.te: Unanim�ous Ayes. � APPR:OVED: � . , ---�--_. , / (- . �- / ayo r'`� Attest: j Cit Clerk ' � � � _. � _ _