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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-07-18 ��� , City C�uncil, Regular IVleeting Council Chambers, City Hall Reddin,g, Calif�ornia July 18, 1955 8:00 �'..M. The Reverend Harold D. Byram, pastor nf Assembly of Gfld Church, gave the invfl c ati on. The meeting was called to order b.y Mayor Fleharty and upon roll call the fall�w- ing councilmen were present; Anthony, Holyfield, Sim�ons, Smith and Fleharty. City A�t�xney. Cibula and City Manager Cawden were alsm present. MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETINGS MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Sirnons, seeonded by Councilman H�lyfield that • the minutes of the previous meeting �f July 5th, and the B�ard ,flf Equalization meetings of July 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vate; Unanimous Ayes. C.OMMUNICATIONS . �;�d� Re Public Auction Sale �f Property Delinquent Tax Collectar Louise Fancher advised that ane bid �f " $200. 00 was received at the public aucti�n sale �f property June . llth, property described as follows: Lot 1, Block N less N 10 ft., in Deakins Resub, of Blocks IMNLGXP&T �f Dakyn � . Addition.to Redding. Delinquent taxes, sewer assessments, penalties and interest due: $347. 72 MOTION: Made by Cauncilman Simons, seconded by �ouncilman Smith that Resolution be passed directing and authflrizing the Tax Collector, as the Delinquent Tax Collector, t�o advertise the above itemized property f�r sale in accordance with.law at public auction, wi,ih the requirement that minimuni bid be $200. 00 � . , � .. , Voting was as £ollows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and ' Fleharty Noe s: Couneilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None , ' Requestc for 1954 -55 Tax Roll Adjustment � � l/ '� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simflns, seconded by C€�uncilman Holyfield � that Resolutian No. 1927 be adopted, R:esoluti�n correcting. assessments , F, Cs <and Mary Alice Elliot, Assessment N�. 971@ V�oting was as f�oll�ows: . ` . A.yes: Councilmen - Anthany, Halyfield, Sim�ns, Smith and Fleharty Noes: C�uncilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Nflne Resfllution N�. 1927 �n file in the office of the City Clerk, . Re Akard.Street Impravement Praject .'�1 ��.Z MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Smith that Resolu�ion N�. 1928 be adflpted, Resolution ordering c�mpletion af Akard Street, between Cypress Avenue and L�cust Street, Impr�ovement ' work. . . Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen -- Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty N�es; Councilmen - None Absent: C�uncilmen - Nane R:esoluti�on N�o. 1928 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � ' ..C+ ..sy�+ _ 't�r/ ', � '� `� f��3 Summons - John W. & .Josephine Allen vs. City �of Redding Summflns, John W. and Josephine Allen vs. City of Redding, filed with the City Clerk, was referred t� the City Att�rney for appr�opriate acti�n, j� / Variance Request - David' J. Craft MOTION:' M�.de by Cauncilman Smith, seconded by C�uncilman Anthony that variance request af David J. Craft, 1925 Verda Street, to construct a carpor.t 12 x 3Q ft, within three feet of the side property line be granted, in accordance with the� recommend'atiaris af the Planning C�ommission. Vating was as follows: Unanimous Ayes. ' /� � Re City P`lanriirig C�mmission Pr�posed Zaning Ordinance ' ' ` Council were advised that tlie first�public hearing�r'egarding'•the propo�sed z�ning �rdinance was scheduled for Monday, August 8th at 8:00 P.M. by the City Planning Commissi�on. ' , Copies of the pr�posed subdivision ordinance wer,e submitted to all council- men by the Planning Commission, i� � Re Benton Subdivision Pr�opert� '- Rec�rrimendati�n of the Flarining C,om. The recommendation of the Planning Commissian on the Benton Airpart property was filed with the city clerk, and copies were requested to be sent t� all councilmen, . . , Recommeridations of the City� Manager a. Estimate Na. 21 W - Cottflnw��d Ave. and San.Francisco St. ��� 6" cast ir�n pipe & 2 fire hydrants - services to serve_24 c�onsumers n�w being served and 10 additianal. Cast: $10, 605. 38 MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Couneilman Simons that E.stimate No. 21 W, water service to San Francisco St. and Cotton- woad Ave. be approved, with re"sidents tfl be cfiarged tiie $1. 50 'fr�nt f�ootage fee. � � � ' Voting,was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen' - Anth�ony, Holyfield, Simons'`; Smit�. and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - None ' b, Estimate N�, 22 W - Sunset Terrace Subdivision N�o, 3 . 2, 400' �f 6'' cast ir�on pipe & 2fire hydrants f�r 36 one inch services. C�ost: $9, 688a 38 MOTION: Made by Co�xnciln`�an Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simans that Estimate No. 22 W to serve Sunset Terrace Subdivisi�on No. 3 be appraved, with residents t� participate° in the $1. 50 front foatage �charge. Voting..was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Anth�ny, Holyfield, Sim,flns, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None ' " ' � � Absent; Councilmen - None ��� Re ''Forward Redding'' Committee ` ; In a letter addressed to Ivlayor Geo. Ce Fleharty, dated July 15th, Sherman W. Fulkerth, chairman of the "F�orward Redding" Comxnittee, requested "the Redding City Coiiricil take��riecessary acti�n�as saon as p�ossible ta legally put this caminittee intfl being,• sa we may make re�comi�nendati�ns. of aur findings`tfl the C'ouncil at the earliest p,oss- ible date." ' '� . t ' � - ., A joint meeting of the City G�uncil and the C�ommittee was sug�gested, and the City Clerk was requested t�o make the necessary arrangements with Mr. Fulkerth and to thank him for his civic interest. ` - - < - � . lp "� � a�' .. PUBLIC HEARING - �Propased..StTeet Improvement Work Orange, St. and j ��� Formation af Assessment District The haur �f 8:30 P. �VI, having arrived, Mayor Fleharty apened the Public Hearing � mn the proposed street imnr�vement w�rk Orange 5t, between Butte St. and Eureka Way and farmation�`of an Asses'sment District. There were no protests on this propased street impr�ovement work and formation , af the Assessment: District. MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Smith, seconded by C�uncilman Holyfield that the Hearing.be deelared cl,flsed, that the Assessment Distr.ict be formed, and the matter af �ordering work t� be dflne wait until plans, specifications and City's parti:cipation be' prepared'by the City Engineer and submitted to council. V�ting was as fallows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthany, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty N�e s: C�ouncilmen = Nane . Absent: Councilmeri - Nane ' , The City Engineer was authorized to n�otify all persons signing street impr�ove- ment petitians that a ninety day time limit has been established on all petitions p ending. ORDINANCE RE. Compensati�on City Glerk, City Treasurer , �� � MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Holyfield; secDnded by C�uncilman Simons that �`�� Crdinance No. 483 be adapted, Ordinance pertaining to c�mpensati�n ta be paid to City Clerk and City Treasurer 'of �he Cit�y �f Redding. Voting was as fallows: Ayes: Coun�ilmen - Anthony, Holyfield,. Simons, Srnith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen -� None Absent: Councilmen - Nflne . Ordinaric,e No. 483 �n file in the �affice of the City Clerk. RESOLJTION SETTING PREVAILING.WAGE SCALE for Contractors - ,�.,� � MOTION: Made by C'�uncilman Holyfield, secanded b;T Cauncilman Smith that Res�lution.N�. 1929� be adopted, Resflluti�n setting prevailing,wage scale for . contract�rs' employees within the City of Redding cammencing as of the m�nth of July, 1955. , . V�ting,was as fallaws: Ayes: C�uncilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Sim�ns, Smith and Fleharty Noe s: Councilmen - Nane . � � � Absent: Councilmen - N�ne : Resolutian No. 1929 on_file in the �ffice of the City Clerk, : RESO.LUTION OF ACCEPT�ANGE - Wm. & Ava Hesser �'�_'��, MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by C�ouncilman Simons that Res�olution �of Acceptanee be adopted, Resalution .accepting Deed between Wrri. M. and Ava Hesser for right �f way for electrical wires and p�les. -Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anth�ny, Holyfield;..Simans, Smith and Fleharty Naes: Councilmen� - None Absent: C�uncilmen - Nane ' � v�.�� � , � � `L' � U RESOLUTION. Re Agreement Office of Civil,Defense /;j� MOTION: � Made by Councilman Anthony, ,seconded by Councilman H�lyfield that , Resoluci,on No. 1931 •be adopted, Resolutipn auth�orizing execution af Agreemerit with the S�ate of Calif�rnia, Office of Civil Defense, f,or temporary transfer of Civil Defense Equipment, and�the Mayor be authorized ta. sign said Agree- ment on behalf of ihe Ci�y. . Votin'g was as follows: A�es: C�ouncilm�n -- Anthony, I=iolyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty . Noes: Councilmen � None Absent: Gauncilme5� - None ��`� Resoluti�n �No. 1931 on file. in the:�office �f the City Clerk. RE APPLICATION Mrs. Fred Taber f�6 The following c�ommunicati�ri�dated July lSth�.was submitt�d: . City� Manager . City �of Redding . D.ear S�ir: � � � , � � Attached hereto is a set �f plans for new construction submitted ta this Department by Mr. and Mrs.. Fred Taber af Redding. The s�tructure itself has been appr�ved by this Department as satisfact�ory under the provisi�ons �f the Unifarm Building Code. I.hav�% been advised by Gity Engineer McKinnon that provisi�ons have been made for n�xrnal ,protection t�o. the C.ity sewer, which will be cavered by this building. In accordance with.Mr, Mc- Kinnvn's instructions, I have c�ontacted the City. Attorney who ; advises that it may be well to refer this matter to the City C ouncil. It would be of material. assistance t� this Department if the , C.�uncil would act upon this appiication at the earliest possible date. Very truly yours, -. . , /s/ M:el Sornberger, . - Acting Building Inspector City Att�rney Cibula advised that permit requested was far; an�additinn to an existing building, and a perm-it for the_ cr�nstruction �of a third buiiding to be built �ver an existing public sewer; that he advises the execution of. a hold ; harmless agreement. : . City Manager Cowden stated that the: City.Erigineer concurred with;the City Attorney that permit sh.ould be granted only upon execution of an Hold Harmless Agreement, releasing the Gity from any future damage thab might �occur. MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Simons, secflnded by Councilman,Smith that the recommendations of the City Manager and City, Attorney be appr�ved on th'e application �f Mr,. and Mrs, Fred Taber for the construction of a third building �n Lot 5, H�nn Addaiti�on, under the canditian an Hflld Harmless Agreement be entered int�. � V�ting.was as f�llows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty ; Noe s: C ouncilmen - None .A.bsent: Councilmen -�None . /�� A�PPR:OVAL OF BILLS . MOTION: Made by Councilman Simans,. secanded by. Councilman Holyfield thzt Bills. in the amount of $56, 105. 52; Warrant Nos. 56-1 t� 56-110 be approved and paid. • . V�oting,was as fallflws: Ayes: Councilmen �- Anth�ny, Hoiyfield, 5imons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Cauncilm�n - None Bills paid effect the follawing funds: General $10, 498. 07 Retirement 15, 068. 13 Warehouse 237. 94 Equipment Maint. 1,.441. 06 Electric 6, 842. 42 Water 2, 782. 64 General Service 18, 944. 27 Parking M,eter Z89. 99 Special Deposits 1. 00 , s� � "'. �,�" ,F,`: RE.COMMENDATION RE ALLEY.PARKING - Cfluricilman Smith, Chair-man of the Street Committee, advised .his. suggestion l(o �.. that a white line be painted dawn the center. of alleys for cDntrol of delivery st�ps had received the .ap�roval of the Chief af Police. � �' '� � . . � This subject was deferred pending a joint meeting .of the Parking Commission and the City Council, It was requested this item be kept an the agenda. RE ALLO.CATION OF BUDGET PR.OJECTS �g�:, MOTION: Made by G�uncilman Sim�ns, seconded by Councilman Smith that th� sum �f $2, OOOm 00 be allocated in the Budget for the year 1955-56 for the com�leti�n �f t�e Z�ning and Subdivisi�an Ordinances by L, Wise and Associates, Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith.and Fleharty Noes: Cmuncilmen - N�ne - Absent; Councilmen - Nane� ` - � ._., • f g,5� . SUBMITTAL OF 1955-56 BUDGET - City Manager R:EPORTS. - Councilman Simons . - � Hon�or Pris�n Camp - `,ys-� Councilman Sim�ns rep�rted on his visit, together with s�me twenty � . others, t� the Honor Prison Camp at Magalia, six miles above • Paradise, and-advised a similar honor camp was cantemplated at a l�ocation near. Qak Bott�m, Shasta C�ounty, : League �of Califa Cities Dinner - Oroville , �d�. Councilman Sim�ns reported on the dinner held in Oraville by the Sacrament�o division of the League of Calif�ornia Cities, and advised Reddi-ng ,would �3e the h�st at the next dinner to be held in Nayember. PROCLAMATION - "Nati�onal Jackass Week" �S� MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, secanded by C.�uncilman Simans that the Mayor be authmrized to s:ign Praclamation declaring July 24th thr�ugh 30th as "National Jackass Week''. The Uote: Unanimous Ayes. � Re Vacation Por.ti�n �of�.Center St. - Deferred by City Attorney ��(o Inter-County Chambers of Cammerce of Northern Calif. repflrt for the June f "y � meeting was submitted for council consideratian. Treasu'rer's Report for the month of June su'omitted to a11 Councilmen. � �� Rep�rt re P-urchase flf Woodlawn and Highland Z?awer Lines submitted�by the Ci�y �'p a, Attorney. There being n�o further business, it was rri�ved by Councilrnan Simans, seconded by Councilman Anthflny that the m�eting be adjourned.. The Vote: Una�irnous Ayes. . . APPR.OVED: . �..� ` r Attest: Mayor _ n. Cit . �Clerk