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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-11-21 �� City Council, Regular Meeting ' C�ouncil Chambers, City Hall Redding, California ' � Nflvember 21 st, 1955 8:00 P.M: = The Reve`rend Wesley H. Goshorn, Chaplain to the City Council, gave the in- v�o c ation. � < < < The meeting was called to order by Mayar Fleharty and up�on roll call the fflll�owing c�uncilmen were present: Anthany, Holyfield, Simans, Smith and Fleharty, City Attorney Cibula and.City Manager Cowden were.also present. MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING MOT.IONt. Made.by Councilman Halyfield, seconded by Councilm�an.�Simflns that the minutes �f the previ�us meeting of November 7th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen, Motion carried. %�7 PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF UNINHABITED TERRITORY � Mr. Frank IVlagaldi, 1757 Yuba StreJet, presented to the` City Clerk for filing PeL-ition for annexati�on of uninhabited territ�ry tfl the City :of R.edding. He �-�� stated this land was directly oppc�site the K�ztras Tract across the Sacrament� �, River, near' Highway 44 and the Golf Course Road, and contained approximatel;y � 135 to 140 acres. MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Smith, seconded by C�ouncilman Holyfield that ,�.' �,.� Resolution No. 1957 be adopted, R.esolution �f Intention ta annex uninhabited c,flntiguflus territory t�o the City af .Redding. � V�ting was as f�llows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Naes: Councilmen - None Ab s ent: C ouncilm�n - None Resalution No, 1957 on file in the �ffice of the City Clerk. PuUlic Hearing date was set for Tuesday, January 3rd, 1956. C OMM JNICATIONS Request for Turkey Sho�t - Benton Tr act ��3� �Council were advised by the Police Department that the Optimist - Glub of Redding, had requested permissi�n to h�ld a turkey shoot December 4th from 11:00 A.Me t�o after c�ark, in the Bent�n Tract�, ' �on the Hemated pr�op'erty, n�rtheast �f the Drive-In Theatre. Section .1401 of the, Redding IVlunicipal C�ode pertaining t�o discharge ` �f firearms was submitted in full. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, sec�nded by C�uricilman Fiolyfield that the recommendati�ons �f the. City Att�rney be approved, and the�request of the O�timist Club of Redding to h�old a turkey sh�at December 4th in the Benton Tract�on the Hemsted prop`erty be ' � granted, with the prouiso shoot is pr�p.erty supervised by t�e R.edding Police Department, and adequate insurance is covered. �The Vote: Unanim.ou s Aye s. R.equest for Change in 1955-56 Tax R�11� ,/ � MOTION: Made' by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded by Cfluncilman Anthony that Resfllution N�. 1958 be adopted, Resfllution correcting assessments Nos, 1424, 1004 and 2097. ` Voting,was as f�llaws: Ayes: C'�fluncilmen - Anthony, H�lyfield, Simans, Smith and Fleharty N�oes: Councilmen - None ' Absent: Councilmen - None ' i�:, � � _ ',�,' '�r' , , �� Res�olution N�. 1958 on file, in the �office of the City Clerk. `3 �, R.equest for R,efund Y955-56 TaXes - H. L. Hart � MO"TION: Made by Cfluncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Anthony to authorize the �ayment�of claim of Harold L. and Shirley Hart for refund of 1955-56 taxes,. assessment No, 1424, in the amount of $130 10. Voting was as falIows: � Ayes; C�uncilmen - Anthonyy Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - N�ne . � : / �'r g' Re Cancellation Proposed S.anta Fe Ave, Improvement Project � Cauncil were advised by the City Engineer that interested property flwners on�S'arita Fe Avenue were n�tified an August 19th that unless the �wners of 75°jo of the property prapose`d t�o be improved under this petition had made the necessary payments to the City Treasurer prior to N�ovember lOth, pr�ject w�ould be cancelled and 'manies depasited�w�uld be refunded. Louise Fancher, Ci:ty Treasurer, in a cflmmunicatian dated November 21st advised that the required �75ajo af the property owners had not made ' pa'yrnent, and she therefore requested cancellation of the project and authorization to refund such m�onies that'had been deposited. MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, sec�nded by Cauncilman Holyfield that the Santa Fe Avenue Project 55-1-S be cancelled and all m�nies depmsited refiznded t�o the owners. Voting was as f�oll�ows; ' Ayes: Councilmen - 'A.nthony, Hfllyfield, Sim�ns, 5mith and Fleharty Noes: C�ouncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None It was requested by Mayar Fleharty that the City Att�orney redraft Ordinance Noo. 455 A at his earliest convenience, sending copies of this redraft to councilrnan f�r study and recommendatian. � Recommendations of the Planning Commission � �2 / Variance Requests a. Church of God of Pr�phecy - Pleasant and Placer Streets . R-2 - Construct a church ( Unanim�us approval of commissioners) � �/ b. H. C, Nead - Calif. St. arid Cliff Drive ` R-1 - Encroach on the` required 15 ft;. setback (Plans attached t� request) (Unanim�us appraval of cammissianers, subject to condition that carport d�es not set closer than 9 ft, fram Calif�rnia St, ) MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the recommendati�ons of the Planriing C�ommission be approved, and variance granted t�o_Church of Gad of Pr�phecy for the canstruction of a church; and H. C. Nead to ericroach on the required 15 ft. side setback on Calif, St, and Cliff Dr. , providing "carport does n�ot set closer than9��t. from �alif. Sto The V�ote: Unanimaus Ayes. � Recommendations of the City Manager _ Cab f�or R�ad Grader !� A communicati�on dated Nmv.. 18th ta the City.C�ouncil, recammended the purchase of cab f�r road grader � estimated cost $573. 00 plus sales tax. � • MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Smith that the recommendati�n of the City Manager be approved, and cab f�r road grader be purchased in an arnaunt not t�o exceed $573. 00 plus sales , � ; t1Xe ' Voting was as follaws: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simflns, Smith and Fleharty Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Nflne � a� � �. New Roofs f�r Administrati�n B1dg, Muni`cipal Airp�ort - /`�(� C'entral F'ire Station C�ouncil we-re advised that repairing of the roof at the Municipal Airport , was impractical and it was recomrnerided the building be reroafed at an , � estirnated cnst of $964000. ' The es"timated cost of reroafing the aentral fire station was $l, 911. 50 and cauncil were again t�old the repairing of this r�of was c�nsidered impractical. ' � ^MOTION: Made by C�ouricilman Simmns, sec�nded by Gouncilman Smith that the recommendations of the City,,M�.nager be approved, and the administration bitildirig be rer��fed for .$964; 00, rrioney t� be expexided fr�om the Gas Tax Fund, and .the central fire stati�ri be reroofed at a c�st �of $l, 911. 50, rnoney to be expended fr�orn Unappropriated Reserve, Vating w,as as fall�flws: Ayes: Cmuncilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, 5imons, Smith and Fleharty N�e s: C�uncilmen - N�rie Absent: Councilmen - None ' It was requested that the `City Engineer check the lights in the Administ- rati�on building, Estimate Work Orders . $918a 83 j � s #86-E O�:kridge Drive Esi., Cost• #87-E Canal Drive Est. Cost: 728.82 #2b-�T A..thens Avenue Est. Cost: 4309. 69 �� #27-W Eureka Wa}r Est. �,flst: 2998. 31 � MOTION: Made by C�uncilm.an. Holyfield, sec�onded by Gauncilman Smith that Estimate Nos. 86-E and 87-E and•26-W and 27-W be appr�ved as itemized. "Voting was as f�llows: � Ayes: C�uncilm�n - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Fleharty Noest Councilmen - None Absent; C�uncilmen - None APPROVAL OF CLAIMS & PAYROLL • / �� MOTION; Made by Councilman S�ns, sec�nded by Councilman Anthony that salaries f�r the first half �f November, Warrant N�ns. 932 to 1104 inclusive in the am� t �f 28 25 75 a roved; that disc�unt and in��ie a��urlt �0��6, �'�5 �� ' 'special warrants/ W'arrant Nos, 3 4 to 3�9 inclusive except N�s. 352, 353, 354 and 355, and regular warrants N�sA 360 to 439 inclusive in the am�unt ' �f $68, 224, 17 be approved and paid: Grant T�taT am�unting to $102, 507, 50. V�ting was as foll�ws: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, H�lyfield, Sim�ns, Smith and Fleharty ` ' N�es: I Counci�lmen - None � - Absent:� Councilmen - -Nane � - ' REPORT ON PUR.CHASE WOODLAVI�N POWER LINES - - City A.ttorney Cibula submit�ed a copy of a letter t�o Fe �Ta Searl-s, general � � � attorney for tlie Pacific Gas �and Electric C,ampany, advising thax Mayflr Fleharty had signed Agr_eement t� purchase ele�ctrical facilities in the W��dlawn Additi�on. MOTION:�. M�de-by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman:Simons to � confirm acti`ori'of the �Vlayor in sigrii�g the application for the acquisition �f the W�o'dlawn e'1-ectri�al facilities, The V�te: Unanimous Ayes, � �,' True.copy of Application re purchase of the electrical:system in the Woodlawn Additi�n was submitted to� council,� Appl icati�n N�,; 37488„ ��a � !��' AGREEMENT - Rescue Truck, Office of Civil Defense MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Anth�ony, sec�nded by C�uncilm�:n H�lyfield that the May�r of the City of Redding be autharized to sign Agre�ernent covering the. assignment �f Rescue Truck E-21406 to the City of Redding for an additional six m�nth's peri�od. The Vote: Unanim�ous Ayes, /�� EMERGENCY. ORDINANCE - ,L�ad Limit Riverside Gardens Subd, MOTION: Made by, Cauncilm�:n Siznons, seconded by C�ouncilman Holyfield that Ordinanee Na. 490 be ad�opted as an emergency �rdinance, ordinance pertaining t�o the establishment of an eight-t�on l�ad limit on certain streets in the Kutras Subdivision Tract Section �f the City of Redding. , � Votin-g.was;as foll�ws: -�_.� Ayes: G�uncilrnen - Anthony, H olyfield, 5irnflns, Smith and Flehart� . � N�es: Councilmen - N�one Absent: Councilmen - None � Emergency Ordinance No. 490 �on file in the office of the City Clerk. `�� 1�E PR.IVATE PARK City Attorriey Gibula advised that O. David S.chrimshire, 3145 Veda Street, was Dperating, a private park near his property, and was �f the opinian that f�or this service rendered he sh�ould receive free.electric service in the am�unt �of $10, 00 per month, ar cash for seven xn��nths of the year; that ke further be reimbursed for the additiflnal insurance.premium it was necessary ° far hirn t�o carry,� as the park was open t� the public and had playground equip- ment. It was requested,this subject be referred t�o the Recreation-Parks Commissi�n for f�rmal recommendati�on, .It was further suggested. a Hold Harmless Agree- m�nt sh�uld be c�onsidered. ��3 RE STOP S;IGNS - Yuba and Calif. Streets S�fluth and Atheris It was mflved by Councilman Anthony, seconded b.y Councilman Smith that the City Att�rney be authorized to draw up the necessary Resolution.establishing four wa�r stap signs at Yuba and Calif�rni�a Streets and tw� way stop signs�at � Athens and S�uth Streets, hawever this motion, and sec�nd were withdrawn and the matter referred t� the City Engineer, Chief �of Police and the P`olice Committee ' far rec�mmendati�on. . There was consider.able discussi�n an the advisability �f establishing either stap � " �or sl�w signs on th'e $:utte .Street b'r:iclge, and this matter, also, was referred � � t�o�the City Engineer, Chief of'Pali�e and �olice Committee f�r rec�mmendation. . ,C�u�cilman Simons suggested tr.affi��control at Yuba and Oreg�n Streets. �� R.EQUES.T FOR. ADDITIONAL PER.SONNEL - City.Treasurer's Office � CounciFi were advised that Louise Fancher, City Treasurer and Tax C�llector, had requested additional help in her office on a permanent basis,, due .to the work load and the heavy work load anticipated in connection with the city sales tax to became effective January 1, 1956, Equipr}zent costs: ; $370,00 Salary ,(Clerk 1) ( 238,00 per month) . for seven mpnths 16.66�.00 This in accor.dance with City Manageris recammendatiori dated N,ovember Sthm MOTION: Made by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the rec�mmendati�ns_of th.e City. Manager be approved, and the tax collector�s �office have addi�ional personnel fox_the next seven manths, m�onies to be ex- pended frmm Unappropriated reservee Voting was. as follows:_ Ayes: Councilrn�n - An�hony, Holyfield, Sim�ns, Srnitk and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent;. Councilmen - None ' � o � REVISION OF BUSINESS LICENSE. QRDINANCE I/� At the request of Councilman Smith, it was suggested the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and the Finance Committee submit their recommendation , on the revisimn of the business license ordinance. RE. ELECTRIC & WATER ACGOUNT DELINQUENCIES �/Q . C�uncilman Smith.requested a'��ort fln the delinquencies in the electric and water accounts, however, it view af the time element required in compiling these figures, it was suggested that he cantact Mro Ritch, City Controller, for the overall figures, ; . RE DRAINAGE� DITCH - Sauth �f Parkview �' �O MOTION: Made by Council,man Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simflns that the City Attorney be auth�rized ta file, at his discretion, action with respect t� the drainage ditch east of the Lundquist p`roperty, s�uth of Parkview. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Communications Inter-C:ounty Chambers �f Commerce �of Northern Calif. � 7 � Estimates: � No, 64-E Gald St. at Walnut Est. C�st; $554. 14 Actual Cost: 647. 56 No. 65-E Bentfln Airport ' Est. Cost: 345. 44 Actual C.�ost: 380. 14 No. 82-E West & Eureka Way Est. Cast: 247. 22 No. 83-E Walnut-Almond Alley Est, C:ast: 359. 92 No. 85-E W�.lnut Ave. � Est. Castt 358. 97 There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Anthony, seconded b,y Councilman 5imons that the meeting be adjourneda M�tion carried. APPROVED: � ayor Attest: , � .... , � _ . ,�c?� � �;. ,�,�._.. _ City lerk � . � , . . � . j