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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-09-19 & 1955-09-26 �� P City Council, R.egular Meeting Council Chambers, City, Hal'1 � Redding, California 5eptember�l9th, 1955 � 8:00 P. M. Councilm�en Anthony and Holyfield being the only memb,ers of the Council present, the meeting was adjaurned until September 26th, , due to lack vof a qu�rum. � _ _ � � . City Council, Adj�urned M���ting , September Z6th, 1955 8:00 P. M. < < _ � _ , _ The Reverend D. B. Rickard, pastar of the First Christian Church, gave the inv�c ati an. The_meeting: was called to order by Mayor Fleharty and upon roll call the f�oll�owing c�ouncilmen were present: Anth�ony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty, Cit�y Manager C�wden and City Attflrney Cibula were als�o present. ' . . 1 _ , 1VIINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING � MOTIONt Made by Cfluncilman Simons, seconded by Cauncilman Holyfield, that �the minutes of the previous meeting of Sep;tember 6th be appr.�ved as mailed to each �f the c�uncilmene The Vote; Urianimous Ayes. COMMENTS - Mre Morgan Saylor � Mr. M;�.rgan Saylor, 1264 East Street, spoke from the flo�or on the fallowing items: i rp 1. Re oil drum, alley 1200 block between Pine and East, ,drip�ing oil, constituting a fire hazard. 2. Re parking in this alley (commercial zflne). . Requesting, if , possible, it be limited to a 12 minute parking zone, Als� calling attentian to a car parked for one week this location, obstructing driving. , , 3. ,Expression of appreciation f�or police protectiono � � _ � _ _ _ ,._ . _. , � _ ._ � _ 4, Re street sweeper use in paved alleys. 50 5ugges.ting an overpass be constructed south �f the underpass far use of traffic using Railroad Avenue. _ � 6. Re canstructian af �a sec�ond bridge on Cypress Street,, and rec�ommending the canstruction �f a four lane highway t� the R:edding 1Vlunicipal Airport, 7. There be a space of two `stalls on the approach t�o a signalized li�ht, and that a 12 minute meter be installed next t�o the red zone. COMMUNICATIONS �, � � � � � v. Re Paving af.Alley - .Garden Subdivision y y�� 1�- . � Louise Fancher, City T�reasurer, advised that 75�fo af the property owners had m�.de payment on the proposed project for the paving of the alley to the rear of Lot 22, B1ock 118 to L,ot 4, Block 118, Garden_Su�bdivi'siorie MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resoluti�n No. 1938 be adopted, resolution of intention to do certain proposed street improvement work, and to form an assessment di�strict. Voting was as follows; Ayes: Gouncilmen - Anth�ny, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty N�es: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None Resolution No, 1938 on file in the office of the City Clerk, `� 46 ��� Cancellation De1ta St. Project Council were advi"s'ed that 75°jo of the property owners had not signed, nor paid their assessments on the proposed street improvement project on � 'Delta Street after having been notified by the City Enginesr that project would be cancelled within thirty days unless payment was receivede MOTION: Made by Counci'lman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the propas.ed Delta St`reet improvement project Noa 55-8 under .Ord- inance No. 455A be cancelled, and mon:ey paid to the City Treasurer. on _., this project be refunded to property owner, Voting was as follows; ' 'Ayes; Coun'cilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Cmuncilmen - N�ne Absent: Councilmen - None � ' ...� _ . . . Council were advised that it had been suggested by certain property owners on Delta Street that money be retained by the City for the time bein�; and negotiations be started that project be completed under private coritractor. `S�/ Re Benton Tract Unit Nom 4 Sewers (Clair A. Hill) � A c�mmunicati�n froxn .Clai}r A. Hill dated September 15th, advised C�uncil that a builder was interested in the c�onstructi�n of houses in Unit 1V�o.. 4 Bent�on Subdivisifln, however it was agreed by Mr. McKinnfln, -City Engineer, - and Mre Hill that it would be desirable to�put in sewers rather than individu-al septic tanks, The instalIation of a large tirr�i;er se�tic tank, and the necessary leacliing field in the adjoining city park area was s.uggested. Council were � asked if this would be permitted, and also would the city accept the sewe�r system for maintenance after it is installed, • Mayor Fleharty requested Mr. Hill, City Engineer McKinn�n, City Att�rney Gibula and the Cit� Manager t�o work �out an arran�:ement �or suitabLe Agree- ment and submit to council for c�onsideration at the earliest possible time, , ��3 Request for Quit Claim Deed - W. McMahon � A request from Mrso McMahon for a quit claim deed from the City of • Redding on property location vicinity of Lincoln and East Streets was . J presentedo Mr. Jack Pine, a representative of the Frank Magaldi �,ealtors, ' preserited map and photbstatic copies of Deed on property in whi-ch 1VIr,. and Mrs� Kerr deeded property to the City� It was r.equested that Mr,' McKinnon survey the property, tying iri the a:c.tual location of the sewer with the right-af-way, that this pr�oblem be firialized at the next council meeting, if possible. City Attorney Cibula •stated that he would prepare Quit Claim Deed, if so directed. � Recommendati�ons of the City Manager �D S Estimate #71- E - Realignment of electric service on Highway 299W � E.stimate of Cost: $2, 422.01 Estimate #72- E - Califo and Market St, alley � E.stimate of Cost: $48594Z 1 i� � Estimate #25-W - Replacement Water Pipe South Market St, Estiniate of Cost: $Z, 375e Z8 y 1VI0'I`ION:. Made by CounciIman`H�olyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that �stimates Nos. 71 �E`, 72 E and �5 � be appraved. � � Voting was as follows: � v Aye s: C'ouncilmen, - Anthony, `Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty N�es:. C�uncilmen - None ` ` � � • - �Absent: C.ouncilmen - None ` - ' - -- - 1 e.�-� Re `Obsolete Equipment :- Electric & Water Depts.j � � � . ._ i^. �� � City Manager C�wden presented fo.r Council approval a list �of city �wned property �f the Water and Electric Departments as subxn'itted by 1vlr, E, E, Dick, superintendent �of the departrnents, `that were . lis�ed as absolete, ' 3 Byron Jacks�n Pumps - N�o�s. 86008 129686 70781 3 Fairbank Morse Motors � Nos, 348836 399005 . 3-4883 7 . 2 Westingh�use Regulating Transformers Serial Nos. 433491 418913 � MOTION: Made by Councilrnan Sirnnns, sec�nded by Councilm�n Anthony that the City Manager be authorized,t� advertise for bids ori obsalete equipment as listed from the Water and Electric Departments and sell to highest bidder , for cash, with the proviso that if no bids are re;ceived on any item, the City Manager at his discretion may dispos.e of itein as junlz, Voting was as f�ll�ow"s; ' � � Ayes: Councilmen - Anth�ny, Holyfield, Sim�ns, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Nane ' Absent: C�uncilmen-�-- None List of obsolete eqizipment on`file in the �office_�of the City .Clerk, � �/ D Re Creation �office '�Direct�r �of Finance" " City �ittarney Cibula requested the deferrme'nt �f actian �n the creati�on �f office of "Director �flf Finance" that Code may be amended t� tie in the` adoption of the new ordinances with the duties of the city clerk. ° Re Sale Henrietta Dakin :Property " At the r'equ:est �f the City Attorney, this subject was deferred until the next ��,3 meeting �f the City Council, ' Re City Acquisition af .L,and Vicinity o,f Digger Bay A c�ommunication dated September 23rd, addressed t� all Councilmen ��� regar_dirig permission to proceed to. acquire a permit to use forest service land in the vicinity of Digger. Bay for eventual devel�pment into a cit.y park �" w�.s submitted by Gity Ma:nage"r Cowden. ` , ` �" (This communicati�n, listing observati�ns �and rec�mmendations, ori file ' in the office of the city clerk. ) � _ . . _ _ � _ _ . A request from the Recreation-Farks Department, signed by Merritt A. Nelson, was read, requesting permissi�on to prmceed in �btaining a permit to use forest service lands in the vicinity of�DiggerBay on Shasta Lake f�r eventual development'int�o a park, ' MOTION: Ma:de by Gouncilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman 5im�ns that the Recreati�on-Parks Commissi�n, in c�njunction with the City Manager and the City Attorney, be authmrized .to negotiate a Contract or Agreement with the Forest Service to obtain land in the vicinity of Digger Bay on Shasta Lake f�r eventual devel�pment into a City Fark, Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: C�uncilmen - Anth�ony, Holyfield, Sim�ns, Smith and F'leharty N�es; Councilmen - Nane Absent; Councilmen - None ,�:, ����� M�'. Claude Caldwell, chairrnan of the Recreation .and Parks Commission advised it was their recommendation.that the lease be obtained on an annual basis, rather than a long term lease, It was stated that a site of some forty acres was planned. ' � j �� Re Orange Street Improvements ' Plans: and s�ecificati�ns, together with estimated cost, on the constructi�n �f eurbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway-s and alley appr�a�hes on Orange .Avenue between Sutte and Eureka �Vay were �resented by.City Mana�er C owden. M�TION: Made b�r.C�uncilman Simons; sec�nded by Councilman H�lyfield that Resolution No. 1939 as arnended be ad�pted, res�lution ordering � - completion �f w�rk.�on Orange Avenue between Butte and Eureka Way. V�ting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anth�ny, Holyfield, Sirnons, Smith and Fleharty Noes; C�uncilmen - None � . Ab s ent: C ouncilmen - None , Resoluti�n N�. 1939 �n file iri the office of the City Clerk. � �gy� PUB LIC HEARING - Adaption,�f the Unif�rm Bldg, C�ode, 1955 Editi�n . � At the haur �of 8:30. P, 1VI. , .May�or Fleharty �pened the Publie Hearing on the adoption af the Unifarm �3uilding Code, 1955 Edition. Ther'e were na pr�otestants. � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simans, sec�onded by Ca;zncilman Anthany that Ordinance N�. 485 be ad�pted, ordinance providing for the ad�pti�on by reference � af "The Unif�rm Building Cade,.. 1955 Edition, V�olume 1, published by Pacific C;�ast Builc�ing.Officials C�onference" as the building c�de of the City of R,edding, Voling was as fallows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Hmlyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes; Councilmen - N�ne Absent: C�ouncilrnen - N�ne Ordinance No, 485 �n file in the office of the City Clerk. j�� PROCLAMATION - "United Nations W'eek"Octa 1Eith through 24th M,OTION: Made by Councilman Hfllyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that the Mayor be authorized to sign Pr�clamati�on proclaiming "United Nations Week'' Oet�ber 16th through 24.th, The Vote; Unanimous Ayes. � _ ��� DRQ�'OSED 0�2.DINANCE _RE CONNECTION CHAR.GE TO WATER .SYSTEM City Attorney �Cibula presented a proposed Ordinanc'e which pertains to. the connection charges for the privilege of connection to the City water system by raising the connection charge on front foot and changing the administrative procedure� , Mr. John Andrews, 1345 Pine Street, subdivider �of the Ridge Drive Subdivisi�n, sp�ke fr�m the flo,or stating in his opinion there should be n� increase in the connecti�n fee charges in�order ta encourage growth within the city limits; � that the users �f water should p,ay the c�osts of the .city owned water system 'ay in�reased water rates, � " � Mr. M�rgan Saylor, 1264 E.ast Street, st,a'ted in his �pinian the .people c�ming in to build h�uses sh�uld pay the expe�nses,� and approved the increase in the connection ' fee rates. � � Mayor Fleharty deferred action �on this prs�posed Ordinance for further study by the councilmen. /�� ` PROPOSED ORDIIVANCE �t.E PARKING SHAST.A ST, , Deferred by the City Attorney until the next meeting of the City Council. �� � PROPOS�D OR.DINAN.CE RE.SALE. UNGLAIMED PROPERTY J ;1 City Att�orney Cibula presented a prapased Ordinance pr�viding a means and meth�od f�or the $ale or rdestructi�ri �of unclaimed.property which has been held by the Police Department for more than six m�nths. Ordinance No. 486 � .- Gouncilman Anthony offered Ordinance. N�. 486 for first reading; - RESOLUTIONS OF.ACCEPTANCE � . � ��3 City Attorney Cibula presented the following twfl Resalutimns; Resolution N�. 1940 - Resoluti�n of Acceptance Deed Ge�orge C. Kutras and Connie Kutras Resolution N�o. 1941 - Resaluti�n of Acceptance Deed Frances W, Kutras MOTION: Made by,Cauncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield:that Resolutians Nos. 1940 and 1941 be ad�pted. � Voting was as follows: Aye s: Cauncilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Nane . Absent; Councilmen - None; ' - Resolutians N�s. .1940 and 1941 on file in the �ffice of the City Clerk. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT - Church of Christ � � d MOTION: Made by Councilman H�lyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that Hold Harmless Agreement between the Redding ;Church �f Christ, Inc. , and the � City of Redding be accepted, and the Mayor be auth�ori•zed ta sign said Agree- ment. The Vote; Un?nim�us Ayes. This Agreement in accordance with Courkcil actian of September 6, 1955:. RESOLUT�O.1V OF.ACCEI'TANCE ; _ _ _ MCOTIQN: Made.by Councilman Anthany, seconded by Cauncilman Holyfield that j�� Resolution No. 194Z_be ad�pted, Resfllution of Acceptance Deed William A, � Bystle to the City of Redding, , _ _ _. � _ � _ Voting was as follows; ; �' _. � Ayes; C�uncilmen - Anthony,,� Holyfie�d,_ Sim�ns„ Smith and Fleharty . . Noes; Councilmen - N�ne _ .. . Absent; Cauncilmen - None _ - _ _. Resolution No. 1942. on file in the office of the City G1erkQ . MOTION:• Made by C�uncilman Sixn�ns, seconded by Councilman Holyfield tha� sh�uld any additional money be required to c�mplete the transaction on Resolution 1942, said m�ney be taken from, the Unappropriated Reserve, Votin�g was as foll�ows: Ayes; Councilmen - Anth�ny, Holyfield, _Simons, Smitk� and Fleharty N;oes; Councilmen - Nane Absent: Councilmen - None . APPROVAL .OF PAYROLL.AND CLAIMS �'�"` . • MOTION: Made by Councilman Simans, s�econded by Councilman Holyfield that �G'� payroll in the amount of $28, 452. 17, Warrant Nos, 198 to 3$3 inclusive be - approved; that Discounts and special warrants in the amount �of $5, 779. 2?, Warrant Nos. 1 to 16 inclusive and. 102 and 103 be approved; that regular. ' claims in the am�ount of $42�, 171. 42, Warrant Nos, 17 to 101 inclusive be appr�ved and paid, t�tal amount of $76, 402a 86e . Voting was as follows; Ayes: C'ouncilrnen - Anth�ny, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Nflne Absent: Councilmen - None 4� 0 ��� RE CONTRACT MASTER SEWER PLAN , Deferred by the City Manager until.next council rrieeting, October 3rd. ��o AWARDING OF BID - .Street C.onstruction�Orchard Estates Subd, City Managex Cowden submitted his recommendatian that the bid of the Morgan Construction Campany be accepted for the street c�nstruction work in and ad- jacent to the Or.chard Estates Subdivision. MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Anth�ny, seconded by Councilman H�olyfield that the recommendati�ons of the.City Manager and City Engineer be accepted, and bid be awa�de_d.to the Morgan C�nstructi�on C�ompany fmr street irnpr�avement work in and adjacent tfl the Orchard Estates Subdivision, in accordance with their bid subrri�te�dSeptember 6tho Voting w�s as f�ollaws.: , Ayes; C�ouncilmen - Anth�ony, Holyfield, Simflns, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilm.en - Nflne � � , Absent: Councilmen - None . . `�� RE PURCHASE POWER. LINES - Woadlawn and Highland Additions : MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Anthony, secflnded by Councilman Simons that the City af Redding accept the c�mpromise figure �f $33, 155. 00 for the purchase of the Wofldlawn and Highland Power lines from the Pacific Gas and Electric Com- pany, and t�e Pacific Gas and Electric Cornpany be so notified, and immediate acti�n �n t1�e=ir part be requested. Voting was as f�ll�ows: . Ayes; C�uneilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Sim�ns, Smith and Fleharty : Noes: C�uncilmen - N�ne Absent; Councilmen - None ��� RE GARBAGE COLLEC TION SERVICE MOTIOl�:' Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the City Manager be authorized to discontinue segregation of garbage and rubbish and to change to a twice a week pickup instead of four times each we.ek; to further permit a change in the Contract on xhe written statement from Mr, Jim ;Hemsted to elirxiinate that par_t of the mntract pertaining to; delivery of garbage to him; change to become effective as soon as practicable. . _ _ . Voting was as follows; . Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony., Holyfie�d,_ Simons�, Smith and Fleharty . Noe s; Councilmen - None . Absent; Councilmen - None . �S S RE NORTHGATE MANOR SUBDIVISION - -Parkway . " It has been suggested that Glenbrook Raad be constructed adjacent to the river and the land. south .thereof be dedicated to the city: f�r park and recreati�on pu�rp�ses. A strip of land 15 ta.20 .feet wide,.along the top�: of the bank, tog.ether with the land betw:een the bank and�th�e river .w�u•ld suffice, it was stated, which w�uld per:rnit the public access to the river as.a scenic drive, far fishing: and for enjayment of a natural sc.enic locati�on. If t�is were�to�be.a part af the City park system:arid developed and maintained as a park, it would take at least one man full time-, City Manager Cawden stated. _ Mr. Clair A. Hill, speaking from: the floor, stated to his knowledge it was not tlie intention .nor the desi�re of the subdivider t� s� dedicate this river frontage property '- to the city, , � , � � . � � � It was requested.the City Manag�er set an apprapriate time f�or Couna�il to meet with members: af_the Recreati�n and.Parks Commissi�n for study af this proposed park- way. , � � < < � �� � STREET IMPROVEMENT.- .East.St. between South & Gold �'�S MOTION: Made by C_�uncilman. Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that � the recommendations of the Cit.y Manager and the City Engineer be. accepted, , and bids be advertis.ed an the street improvement east side.of East Street be- tween Goid and South Streets, with the praviso that bid not exceed $1, 500. 00, Voting was as follows; , . Ayes: C'ouncilmen - Anthony, H�olyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noe s; C�uncilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None � SUMMONS - Quiet.Title , City: Attorney Cibula stated he would automatically take over on the Summons 7 .�� filed with the City Clerk September 23rd, 1955. C�ommunications C�ommission of.Housing re regional conference �n housing to be held Council ,�Qr Charnbers, City Hall, Marysville Oct. Z0, 1955 . • ,.� . Estim�.te #70 E - Sunset Terrace Subdivisi�n-.-Estimate of cost: $397. 87 �� � Application Dept....;of Alcohalic Beverage C�ntrol - Mr. L. Pane, Hotel Redding / "r � Rep�rt Inter-Caunty Chamb:ers �f Commerce �of Northern Calif. � �� Geo. B. Sausmon, Amador Cou�ty Highwa.y Cantr.al Committeeman, lettes �f ��'D a�,preciati�n af Redding. ''Y�our town, .your peaple, your airport, " , - . Recreation and Farks Cammission written appr�val of construction of barbecue, r3� Lake Redding Park, and appr;oval of sale of beer by Lumber & :Sawmill Workers Sept. 18th, Lake Redding �ark. :i: Rep�rt on Delinquent Taxes and R.edempti�ons, May 31st to August 25th. ��a There being n� further business, ,it was moved by .C�uncilman Simons, secanded by, Couneilman Smith_that the meeting be adjourned. , . � %� APPROVED: � f%'� ` � . . . ayor :Atte:s.t:e:::_ � . .. ^� �' • • _ �c.�- --N � . City C1erk �— � . , � : .