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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-10-17 �� I City C�ouncil, Regular Meeting Cauncil Chambers, City Hall • Redding, California October 17th, 1955 8:00 P,M. Councilman W. D. Simons gave the invocation, Mayor Fleharty adjaurned the meeting uritil Monday, �October 24th, out.of respect to Councilman Anthony whose m�ther had passed awayo He stated that Bids would be opened and Public Hearings held. at.this adjourned meeting. It was moved by C�uncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith that the meet- ing be adjaurned until Oct, 24th. The V�te; Unanim�ous Ayes. � APPROVED:,-' �-'�%�j /� f. r, ,/ � � , , � � Mayor . Attest: ' _���a-f-�' . .. � � �ity Cler - City Cauncil, Adjourned Meeting ' � Council Chamber•s, Cit�. Hall Redding, Calif�rnia ` October 24th, 1955 8:00 P, Mm < z . . . The Reverend Wesle,y H. G�shorn, pastor' of the Bible Baptist Church �of 5outh Ftedding, gave the inv�cati�on. Tke meeting.wa"s called to` order by Mayor Fleharty, and up�on roll call the following councilmen wer.e present, . Anthoriy, Holyfield, .5mith and Fleharty, Absent; C�ouncilman Simons. City Attorney Cibula was present. City Manager Cowden was absent,. due to the death of his father. , APPROVAL OF MINUTES ' MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, °sec�nded by Councilman Smith that the Minutes of the previous meeting of Octaber 3rd be approved as mailed to each af the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimflus Ayes. - CORREGTION TO MINUTES � MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Halyfield, sec�nded by Councilman Anthony that the Minutes of the rneeting of September 26th be correctecl`to read as foll�ws: ''----That disc�unts and special warrants in the arnflunt of $4, 977. 30, Warrant Nos. 1 to 16 inclusive" instead of "-----that disc�flunts and. speci�,l warrants in the amount of $5, 779. 2.7,. Warrant Nos. 1 to 16 inclusive". The Vote: Unanim,ous Ayes. C.OMMUNICATIONS ' ' Relacation af Natianal Guard Armory �"� A plan for the p'rop�sed relacation of the Nati�nal Guard Armory was submitted by Mr. H. E.. McIntire, se.cretary for the Planning C�mmissi�n, wha stated in his communication da�ed Oct. 24th that plan had been unanimflusly appraved by . the Commissionmen at their meeting Octflber lOth. Lieutenant Boehle, speaking from the floor, advised that a Grant Deed.was desirable, with a title report showing praperty to be free and clear, or a 99 year lease, in case a grant deed could not be obtained. . Mayor Fleharty deferred this matter, pending further investigation of the C,oun"cil. 4�� j� � RE TEMPORARY USE OF HQUSE TRAILER Mr. Col!by G.. Smith, under date. af October 24th, requested council consideratimn that he � �be granted permissian to use h�use trailer at Eureka Way and Califflrnia Street, as,•a used car l,ot office u�til the building program at this lacati�n is com- pleted. MOTION: Made .by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Smith that the request of Colby G. Smith f�r use of a house trailer as a used car lot �ffice �on �, a temp�rary basis be .granted. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes. ` s� RE PUBLIC INFORMATION,.CENTER - Shasta-Cascade Wonderland A communication dated Octaber 21 st, signed by John Reginato, General Manager �f.the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, advised they were interested in acquiring a building t� .serve as a public information center for tourists and vac�tianeers at a prop�sed location s�uthwest corner af 5auth Redding Park. This structure would be sa designed, the letter stated, that it could be relflcated with a minimum expense. . MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, sec�nded by Councilman Holyfield •that the request of the Shasta Gascade� Wonderland Association be granted, and they be given authorizati�on to c�onstruct a removable building on the southwest cflrner South Redding Park, subject to the approval of the Parks-Recreati�n Gommission. The V�ote: Unanimflus Ayes. � May�r .Fl;eharty requested that details of the Agreement be worked �ut with the City Attorney,, Mr. Reginato and the Parks-Recreation Commissian. �syf REQL7EST FOK WATER SERVICE - 2758 Russell St. Mr. and Mrs, Stuart Ma Oliver, 1105 West Street, requested water connection service to-their lot 2758 Russell Street, and advised they were in agreement with any of=the necessary connection charges. (Property located outside of the city limits), , Mayor Fleharty requested that the City Clerk advise Mr, and Mrs. Oliver that acting. upon council policy their request was denied_with,regrets, as no c�onnections were being made t� c�onsumer.s outside the city lirnits due to the drastic shortage �f water facilitie s within the city. ; ]1 � REQUEST FOR CHANGE IN 195.5-56 TAX ROLL , � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Cauncilman Anthony jthat Resolution No. 1945 be adopted, Res�olution correcting assessments f�r the tax year 1955-56. : � V�ting:was as follows: Aye s: C:ouncilmen - Anth�ony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - S7lmans � Resalution No. 1945. on file in the office �f the City Clerk. ! APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP - Northgate�Manor Subdivision / � S Council,:wer�e advised by H,. E. McI.ntire, secretary to the Planning Commission, that tentative map of the Northgate Man�r Subdivisi�on, Unit No. l, together with a park area adjacent to the 5acrarnento River, had been unanim�usly approved by the C:�mmission at their regular meeting held Oct�ber lOth. MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by C�uncilman H�olyfield to approve the recornmendation of the Planning C�mmissi�on, and tentative map of the N�rthgate Manor Subdivision, Unit #1, as submitted, be accepted. The Vote: Unanimaus• Ayes. t 4� 9 VAR.IANCE REQUEST - N.elson Denton ��Z� MOTIONt Made b`y.. Couricilman 5mith; secorided by Ca.uncilman Ahth�ony that' ' the recommendati�ns of the Planning Commission be accepted,. and variarice ' request af Nelson arid Marjorie Deriton, 900. South-Street, f�r a 17 1/2 fo�t .. encroachment on the 25 ft. front setback on South.Street be approved. ` The Vote: Unanimflus Ayes. " � APPROVAL OF ESTIMATE #76 E � � � vS MOTION:' Made by Councilman H�olyfield, secanded by Councilman Smith that Estimate Nfl. 76 E - electric service 1500 Bl�ock Calif�rnia Street - be approved in acc�rdance t� the recflmmendatifln of the City 1Vlanager.' Estimate �f C.ost: ' $'1, 464.93. , _ " , „ V�oting was as follows: Ayes: Gouncilmen - A.nthony, Halyfield, Smiih and �'leharty ' � Noes: Councilmen - None ' , - : � Absent: Councilmen - Simans . , RE IMPR.OVEMENT COUNTY R.OAD 37-D� �" � � � � � � � City Engineer McKinnon-submitted.a`letter dated October Z4th regarding proposed improvement by the.Cm� af that portion of the county road 37-D which li'es within the Gity limits. He states it is the intention of the County to improve road:37-D which serves as a connecting.link between Highway 44, at B.rown's c�rner and Highway 299, at $ulphur Creek Hill, However 2, 000 lineal feet af this road lies within the City limits,,, and it was requested the City participate in the cost of this p�rtion of the w�rk and provide the necessary rights-of=way, Estimated cost to the C'it:y $3, 000. 00. ' ' � MOTI.ON: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilmari Anthony that the City participate in the improvement of that portion �f th'e County road 37-D that lies:within the City limits in the amount of $3, 000, 00, subject to the•pr�oviso that the City acquire rights-of=way at no coste Voting,was. as follows; Ayes; Councilrnen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty � Noes; Councilmen - N�ne � Absent: C.ouncilmen - .Simons NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RELINQUISH PTN.,� STATE HIGHWAY � / �0.� Council�were advised by Mr. G: T. McCoy, State Highway Engirieer, tliat notice ' - � was given of the intentian to relinquish portions of the Staie Highway t�o the Gity �f Redding, and submitted drawings labelled 11-5HA-3 RDGe , shawing tlie lacation flf tke. p�rtioz�s of highway to be abandoned. � RE CONSTRUC.TION PROGRAM ALAMEDA AVE, � � � �S MOTION: Made by C�uncilmari Smith, seconded by Cauncilman Anthony that�the Cit�r Engineer be:authorize`d t� neg�tiate a c�ntract with the contractor for �he � construction �of curbs,, gut'ters and sidewalks on Alam�da Avenue, at a cost?nmt � �c�o exceed $1335. 00, ' . Voting.was as f.ollowst " � - - Ayes: Gouncilmen = Anthony, Holyfield, Sinith arid Fleharty � - Noes:, . Councilmen - None , �- �• Absent,: Cauncilmen - Sim�ns ._ . � .: � � . . _ . PR.OTES`T - RESIDENTS RIVER.SIDE GARDE�T SUBDIVTSION � � � I�� .A communica�ion'dated C3ctober 13th, ` signe� by`C. i,, Srown, one'�f the spokesmen for the residents of the Riverside Subdivision, requested that they be heard by� � ; council in order to protest the use of Athens or any �ther street in the Riverside Subdivision (Kutras Tract north of`SoutH) by any truck which exceed 8000 pounds . gross weight, and listed a seven point reasoning for this protest. � , (Letter on file in the offiee of`the City Clerk)o' � • � - - Mr, C. L. Br�own submitted t�o council Petiti�ns signed by apprmximately 80 home- owners of this area, protesting the use of Riverside Subdivision by trucks in �excess of eight ton, . , 490 Mr. John Spann, repres,enting Hawkey Transportation C:ompany; , appeared in opposition t� this .petition, stating the original sale �f the site of the Hawkey T.ransportation Com�any had b.een made by Mr. Kutr.as.before tkere .was any subdivision; that many thousands of dollars had been made to improve the prop- erty and payroll alone was in excess of $400, 000. 00 per' yearo He further added that the Trisdale and� Winans property had been purchased from the City of Redding in 1951 for $1.7, 000. 00 and their property was zoned c�mmercial, ''You can�t rule trucks off public streets unless you make it uniform:" he then stated,, � . � . Mr. Hawkey stated he was interested in the continued use of the streets by trucks for two reasons, his own business and access to the Redding Sand and Gravel Co.. Mr, Lawrence Heck and Mr, Jim Mor_gan sp�ke from the floor as residents of this area�, upholding the petiti�n as submitted. Mayor Fleharty referred this subject to the Street C�rnmittee, Councilman Smith, chairman, with the request a conference be called with.truck owners, .residents and.all contract�ors of this area in attendanee, that the matter be resolved amicably. - OPENING �O.F BIDS / �� , � �, Orange Street Construction � � The haur of 8:30 P.M. having arrived, the Mayor reque`sted the City Clerk to apen all bids received priar to 8:00 P.M. Oct�ber 17th: Gal-Western Concrete Placement C�. , ' , � � _ , W. O. Trammell, owner Po O.. B�ox 1805 Redding _. � . � _ _ Trinity Constructi�on Ralph Lowry, Jr.. � - � 1200 Almand Ave. , _ Redding _ , : MQTION: Made by Cauncilman Anthflny, seconded by C�fluncilman.Smith that the rec�mmendations of the City Engineer be approved, and Bid af Cal-Western Concrete Placement G�mpany for the constructi�n�of c�ncrete c.urbs, gutters, sidew,alks and:driv.eways an Orange Avenue between Butte Street and Eureka Way, in the amaunt �of $12, 94g. 65 be accepted. Voting was as follows: Ayes: C,ouncilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absentt Councilmen - Simons . . Sale �of Obsalete Equipment - Electric & Water Depts. � Council were advised by the City Clerk that no bids had.been received on the sale of obsolete equipment for the Electric and Water D�epartments - Schedule Noa 23,; . MOTION; Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the City Manager and the Purchasing Agent be permitted to dispose of the obsolete equipment as itemized on Schedule No, 23 as they see fit; The Vote: Unanimous < � Aye s. �� AWARDING OF BID - Obsolete Equipment�, Street Deptm � MOTION: Made by Councilinan Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that bid �of Mr. D. B. Phillips, Prflject City, ,submitted inf�ormally tfl the pur`chasing agent in the ,amount of $300. 00 far �obsolete �equiprnent, vSchedule No.- 2Z, be�accepted, V�ting. was as f�oll�ows: Aye s: � Councilmen - Anthany,, Holyfield, Smith `and Fleharty N�es: ' Councilmen - None Absent: Cauncilmen = 5imons } 4� 1 PUBLIC HEARING - Formation af Assessment District ��'I` The hour of 8c30 having, arrived, Mayor Fleharty opene�. the'public. hearing �on the formation of an Assessment District under Pr�ject #55=25, 'to d� prop�osed,� improvernents alley to the rear of-Block 118, Garden Subdivision. : There being no protests, tlze Hearing was declared closed and the City Attorney was authorized to prepare the necessary Resolution ordering the work t� be done, PUB LIC HEARING - Establishment of Grade Sonoma.Street � �� The. Public Hearing on the establishment.of grade Sonoma Street between the center line of Grestview Avenue and a p�oint 155 ft. west of center line �of Skyline Drive was opened by Mayar Fleharty, , , Mr. Joseph Cerny, 2164 5�nama Street, stated he was interested in the c�onstruc;tion �f sidewalks on the west side, and was advised the grade w�uld have to be est- ablished before this:project could be c�nsidered. Mr. John Spann, attorney for pon Hawkey, 2264 S�onoma Street, stated that gr.ade had beeri.established sorrie yeara ag� when Greenwo�d Heights had.been subd�i�viaed and in his opinion c�nsideration sh�uld be given t� the established lines set by previ�us engineers, rather than causing additi�onal difficulties and expense; that adverse grades to accomadate the terrain added to the attractiveness �f streets. Mr. Theadore�McDonald, 2205 Alameda Avenue, urged property awnerrs :.to get together on grades, that his street was practically level. (It was stated that property �of J. '�'. McDanald, 2259 Sor�oma Street, was affected by the proposed grade establishment. ) MOTION: Made by Cfluncilman Holyfield, �seconded by Cfluncilman Anthony that Map # 2B-132 establishing grade on Sanoma Street be accepted,. with modificati�on as �outlined and agreed ta by Mr. Hawkey and City Engineer McKinnon. - Vating;was as follaws: • ' . Ayes; Councilmen - Anth�ny, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: C�ouncilmen - 1V�ne , , , Absent: Councilmen = Simons � . APPR:OVAL.OF CL•AIMS AND PAYROLL - �p � MOTION: Made by C.ouncilrnan Hfllyfield, sec�onded by Councilman _Anthony that salary for the last half of September, Warrant Nos. 3:84 ta 578•inclusive in the . amount of $28, 840. 57; salary far the first half of�October, Warrant N�os. 579 to 748 inclusive in the amaunt of $27, 330, 17 be approved; that Regular, Dis=� count an.d Special Warrants, N�s. 174 to 242 inclusive in the amount of : � $40, 144, 60 be appr�oved and paid. Voting;was as fall�wst � . Ayes: Councilmen - Anthany, Halyfield, Smith and Fleharty N�oes: C�ouncilmen - None Absent: C�ouncilmen - Simons : ORDINANCE CREATING OFFICE. OF DIREC.TOR OF FIlVANCE �� n MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, � sec�nded by Councilman Smith that Ordinance N�o.. 487 be ad�opted, Ordinance relating to the creation of the �ffice �of Director of Finance and, prescribing.duties thereof: V�ting.was as f�llows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Couneilmen - N�ne . Absent: Councilmen - Sirnans � . Ordinance No. 487 an file in the-office of the City Clerk ORDINANCE RE PARKING SHASTA ST;& 1VFarket St. � • l � � MOTION,: Made by Gauncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Ordinance No. 488 be adopted, Ordinance eliminating parking meters in frant �of . 492 the City Hall an Market Street and on the Nflrth.side of Shasta Street between Market and Pine Streets. � . Voting was as follpws-: Ayes: C�ounci�.men - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty _ Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Gouncilmen - Sirnons . Ordinance No. 488 fln file in.the office of the City Clerk, /� R.ESOLIJTION RE .AGREEMENT WITH .CHAMBER OF CQMMERCE / �� 1v10TION: Made by .C�uncilmaxi Smith, seconded by G�uncilman Holyfield that - Resolution No. 1946 be adopted, Resolution re proposed Agreement with the Charnber �of C.ommerce. Voting.was as follows: ' • Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty Noes; Councilmen - Nane . Absent: Councilmen - Simans Resolution No. 1946 �on file in the office of the City Clerk. /�-(P ORDINANCE RE DUTIES ;O.F CITY CLERK - Deferred by City Att�rney , j �y PRO:POSED ORDINANCE RE DUTIES OF CITY TREASURER � City At�torney Gibula submitted Ordinance N�.. 489 relating to the duties of the City T'reasurer. ' . C;ouncilmam Smith submitted Ordinance No, 489 for first readingm . f AGREEMENT - Benton Tract Unit #4 - Sewers �"� / MOTIONt Made by Councilman Smith, seconded.by C�ouncilman Anthony that the Mayor be auth�orized tfl sign Agre:ement with owners of the Bent�n Subdivision Unit #4 regarding construction of sewers, after the owners of the Subdivision have signed. The Vate: Unanimaus Ayes. . �d � AGREEMENT P�e Ga & E.; RE ACQUISITION WOODLAWN POWER LINES : MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by C,�uncilman Anthony that Res�olution N�o. 1947 be adopted, Resoluti�on auth�rizing; execution of Agreement for acquisition of Electrical system in the Waodlawn section of Redding, by the . City of Redding frmm the Pacific Gas and Electric C�ornpany. : Voting was as follows: , Aye s: , Councilxnen - Anthony, Holyfield, Smith and Fleharty � N�es: Councilmen - None , Absent: Councilrmen - Sirnons , � Resoluti�on 1Vo. 1947 on file in'the office �f the City Clerk. � 5-� PRO.CLAMATIONS : MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded �by Councilman Holyfield that October 24th through.31 st be proclaimed "United Funds Week" and M�nday, October 31 st be proclaimed '''Youth Honor Day", and the Mayar be authorized ta sign said proclamations. The Vate; Unanimous Ayes. / PROPOSED ORDINANCE - City-County Dog Pound ! S � Deferred by the City Att�rney until the next regular m�eting_of the cauncil. �� "j REQUEST FOR R.EM�VAL OF TREE � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield,that the request �of Mrs, Helen Taber f�r removal of tree located at the corner of Cliff Drive and Sflnoma Streets be approved, providing tree is in the location �f the praposed sidewalk constructi�n; all expense of removal to be barne by Mrs. Taber. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ",L+ �[i-'..,"'".3! Communications � _ _ � Shasta County Co`ntractor's Associati�on Natice of .a�pointinent of cominittee to attend Council meetings . . . , _. _ . Rachel S. Sandrock, M. D. Declaratian.of Shasta Caunty as "rabies endemic area" � J � ___. ._ ,. � . _ . , _ _ Inter-Gounty Chambers of Comznerce flf NorthernL�alif. ` ` J �� Notice �of rneeting Mt.: Shasta Oct, 18th Report on mflnthly mee�ing Pit #1 July 19�h, 1955' " ` ` �" Report on .mDnthly meeiing Trinity County` Fai�:'`rgrounds Sept;. 20, 1955 Canference �INater & �'ower Problems and 2�lanning Oct: 28th and 29th - Leamington Hotel, �Oakland ` `j� f Traffic Applianee Corp, Re new red c�olle�ti�on b�x and. envelape type citatiflns ' Dept. �of Beverage Contrfll % �� Application off-sale general ' William Ce Cannan, Mary M. Cann�n and Williarn M. Cannan Drive-In Liquor Estim�.tes - Electric Department , . /r��';S— Estimate No. 69 E - Railroad Avenue Estimate Cornpleted ' � 812. 04 634. 49 Estimate N�. 79 E - Market & Calif. St. Alley 357. 24 340. 23 Estimate Na. 77 E - 762 West St. 496. 22 ' Estimate No. 78 E - Shasta St. 396. 17 There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman H�lyfield, seconded by Councilman Smith that the meeting be adjaurned. The Vote: , Unanim,ous Ayes. � APPR:OVED: ` � J , �- ` Mayor ' Atte st• !�� r ,�� �,���----- City Clerk _ , , , i �