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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1955-12-19 �S'�✓Gr ��� City Council, Regular Meeting C�uneil Chamber s, City Hall Redding, C:alifornia December 19, .1955 8:00 P.M. The Reverend Wesley H. G.o�sh�rn, Chaplain to the City Council, gave the inv�cation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty and upon r�oll call the following cauncilmen were present. Anth�ny, Holyfield, Sim�ns, Smith and Fleharty. The City Manag.er and C.ity Attorney were also present, < < : MINUTES. = PR.;EVIOUS MEETING MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, secflnded by C�uncilrn�.n..Simons that the minutes �of the previ�us meeting ,Df December 5th Ue appr�oved as mailed to each �of the c�uncilrnen, Motion carried. � �/ RE ALLEY�IMPROVEMENT_Rear Block 1�18., Garden_Oli;via: _ �/ � - Mro Jack Downard, 936 Gald Stre.et, asked if it wauld be_.poss.ible to. either pave the alley as originally designed (alley rear of Block 1I8, Garden Olivia), ar h�ld up the returning of funds now on deposit with the City Tr'eas"urer as authorized by the City Council at their last council meeting, until such time as it would be pass- ible t-o contact residents of this area for their opinian, , May�r Fleharty advised Mr, Downard that the alley could not be accepted by the City for maintenance if built as originally designed. This matter'was deferred until the next council meeting, however City Attorney Cibula advised that if any one demanded their m�ney on-deposit, they would be entitled to the refund. OPENING OF BIDS - 8;30 P. M, ��� The hour af,8;30 P;M, having arrived, �/Iayor Fleharty requested all bids received pri�r to 5;00_P.M. :December 19th, be opened. � � 5 - 4 IDoor Sedans S. J. Denham Elmer We Junkans 77Z North Market St. 553 Market St. Nielsen M�t�r Co. Lou Gerard Motors 1345 Market St, 1313 California S t. General M�ot�rs C:�orp. ; ' " Oakland, Calif. Barnard & Johnson 1095 Market St, Mayor Fleharty referred these bids to the C.ity Manager for report and recommenda- ti�n at the next council meeting. `p � Furnishing Gasoline & Oil,. C.ity of Redding Year 195b � Shell Oil Co. , Standard Oil Co. 1024 13th S.t, 909 12th 5t, Sacramento, .Calif. Sacramento, C alif, Richfield Oil Co. General Petroleum Corp, Los Angeles, Calif. 330 W, ZOth St. San Jose Redding Oil Co. Tidewater Associated Oil C'o. P.Oa Box 780 Redding 79 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, Calif. Union Oil Co, 4Z5 1st St, San Francisco The Texas Campany 929 S, Broadway Los Angeles <� .� � _ These bids were�referred to 'the City Manager f�r report and recommendati�on� � COMMUNICATIONS � Re Future Scho:ol Site. - B:enton Airfield � ��� ' Mr.. Jacksan Price, District. Superintendent of Shasta Uni�n Scl�ool Di.s�rict, ' � advised that the sch�ol district had previmusLy requested consideratiori that a 75 t�o 1.00 acre site near the B.enton Airfi°eld be sald ta them �as a future sch�ol s;ite', and requested that this matter be made known t� the c�mmittee studying. ,1and use of city owned property in order they make pr�vision iri their .planning f�r this requested school site� It was further stat�d that title to the approximately 2 and l/2 l�ots adjacent to-,where the county �ffices are located on Placer and West Streets, now owned by the School District, .co:uld be transferred as a part of the con- sideration f�r the Bent�on Airfield s:chool site, Mayor Fleharty requested c�opies of these lette`rs be forwarded to the proper committee, however, added that until the land survey of the Benton Airfield was rnade, the City was in no po'sition tm determine the dispositron'of this property, = R:equest for Change in 1955-5b Tax Rmll - J� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, secanded by C:ouncilrrian.Simaris that Res�lution N,oe 1964 be adopted, R.es�lution car�ecting:assessments for the tax year 1955-56, � V�ting was as foTl�ws: r Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simans, Smith and Fleharty , Noes: Councilmeri - None � Absent; Councilmen - Norie Resoluti�n No, _ 1964 on file in the office �of the C:ity Clerk, � ' /vS RE PROPQSED SUBDIVISION .OR:DINANCE. � R.E PROP`bSED ZQNING OR.DINANCE �v� . Mayor Fleharty stated an adjourned regular meeting. of the City Council wauld be held at 7:00 P.1VI, Wednesday, Decernber 28th, ta study the proposed . Subdivision and Z.�ning Ordinances, ' Mr, Ha E. McIntire, secretary to the Plannirig,C�mxnissi�n; advised that the pr�posed Subdivision Ordinance had been approved by the Planning C�mmission on December 12th . Final Hearing was held December 19th on the prop�sed Zorii�g Ordinance, Sig Kriegsrnan,� Jr. , Chairman, advised councilo Re Extension, af L�cust Avea , east of Akard to Canal Dr.ive /�p Mr, Ho E.e Mclntire advised that� the Plannirig C.omrnissi�n had approved the extension of Locust Avenue east of Akard Avenue to Canal Drive, hawever there was smme disagreement between the City af Redding and tke 5tate Division.of Fish and G.arne regarding ownership of this land. The City Att�rney was_requested t�o give camplete report on this matter at the next adjourned rneeting af the City C:�uncil to be held De�ernber 28th, Variance Requests - Approved by Planning C�omm.issi�on � a � 1. C: Go ��'hettepl�.ee, 2242 Tehama Street< - Zoned R-1 T�o allaw c�nstruction of a st�rage shed 5 ft, from the rear property line rather than the required 15 ft, rear. setback. � 51 � MOTION:_ Made by C:ouncilman-Smith, sec�nded-.by Councilman' Halyfield that the recommendations of the Planning C�ommissi�n be appr�ved, and variance granted to C,. G. Phetteplace, 2242 Tehama Street, t� permit the construction of a st�rage shed 5 ft. from the re`ar pr�operty line, rather than the required 15 ft, rear setback. Voting,was .as foll�ows: Ay,es: Cfluncilmen - Anth�ny, H�olyfield, Simans, Smith and Fl�harty Nfles": C�ouncilrnen. - None � Absent: C.�uncilmen .-. None � � 2. O. E.. B:eshears, 1956 Garden Ave, � ` To c�nstruct carport on,the s_outh, side.of L�t 6, Block l I2, Garden Subdivi si�n, MOTION: Made.by Councilman Pbnth�any, seconde�l b:y Councilman Holyfield that the rec�mrnendatiorns �f.the: P'lanning Gommissi�n be,appr�ved, and variarice gran�:.ed to.Oe E. Beshears, 19�56 Garden Avenue, ta construct a carp�rt on the south side of L�t 6, Bl�ck 11Z, Garden Subdivision, to encroach 2 ft. on the required.5 ft, side yard setback. V�ting was as foll�ws; _ Aye s: Councilmen - Anthony, _H�lyfield, .Simons, Smith �and Fleharty Noest C�uncilmen - N�ne Absent: Councilmen - None f�� Clairn for Injuries - Wynona Miller , N�otice �of Claim far Injuries, ; received by the City Clerk on .}�ec.ember 19th, was filed by Mrs,. Wyn�ona Miller.f�or b�dily injuries received by her about 8;00 �'clock Navern�er 5th, 1955 from a fall,caused by a defective sidewalk at 2853 Lanning St.reet. Amount �f damage clai;m�ed $1, 000. 00 This claim was referred t� the City Att�rney far re�ort and recarnm�endati�n, /�3 Claim for Damages - Herman Chargin A claim in the amaunt �f $2;5. 00:was filed with the City,Clerk. on De:cember 19�� by E. G. Deras, Insurance Claim Service, California State Autom�obile Associati�n. Damage t�o a 1954 Oldsmobile S;edan was caused when car was parked in front of his residence at 805 Locust Street and the City �of Redding`was paving the street and car was spra,yed all aver with �il specks. _ < < . . This claim was referred to the Cit,y Attarney f�r rep�rt and rec�ommendation, �v� APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND CLAIMS � � , MOTION; M�.de by Couneilman_Simans, seconded by .Councilman Halyfield that salaries for the first half �of December, Warrant. N�os, 1292 to 1464 inclusive, in the amount �of $28, 069. 55 be approved; that Disc�unt and special warrants, W�.rrant .Nos. 444 and 445 and 532 t�o 544 inclusive, in the am�unt �of $7, 916. 39 . be appr�ve:d and paid; that Regular warrants, w:arrant�N,os.�545 to 609 inclusive, in the am�ount �f $61, 355, 96 be appr�ved and paid. T�tal $97, 341. 90, ' Voting, was. as f�llows: Ayes: Councilrnen - .Anth�ony, Holyfield, Sirnons, Srnith, and Fleh�rty, Noes: C�uncilmen - Nflne ,. Absent; Councilmen - N�one ,., ��� ;� RESOLUTION RE AIDDITIONAL ,ST.OP STR:EETS - M,OT;ION: Made by C�uncilman Sirn�ris, sec�onded,by Councilrnan Arithony that R'esolution N�, 1965 be ad�opted, Res�lution adding to the system �f stap streets in the City of Redding, V'�ting was as foll�ows,: , , � . Aye s: C,�ouncilmen - Anthony, H�olyfield, Simons, Srnith and Fle.har.ty . N�es; Councilmen - None Absent: G,ouncilmen - N�ne , , Resolution No. 1965 �on file in the office of the City Clerk. 513 ` GLAIM - Allen vs, City of Reddin:g. �,Z � -�, City A'ttorney Cibula advised that Judgment had n�ot beeri entered �n.the� Allen claim.and requeste'd deferrment �of this item, SUGGESTED. CHANG.ES ORDINANCE NOa 45.5-A � //5 SUGGESTED CHANGES BUSIIVESS LICElVSE ORDINANCE j � It was sugge'sted that canferences be held by C�ouncilmen ��on. the pr�posed changes(/ to be inc�orp�rated in the above ordinances, and acti�on was deferred pending further study, It was requested this be placed on the agenda for January 3rd. • MEMO OF AGRE�n�I�I.TT - Engineering Expenses . / �� MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by C�ouncilman Anthony that � Resolution No. �1966 be adopted, Res"alution ado��i.i�_� budget and approving Mem�orandum of Agreement for expenditure of funds allocated under section 2107• 5 �f the Streets and Highways Code (Engineering Expenses)e Voting was as follows: , , Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simans, Smith and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None Resolution No. 1966 on file in the office of the City Clerk; _ RE HOLIDAYS - City of. Redding Offices , , � �� ' The foll�wing m�marandum was, presented ta all c�uncilmen: December 19th .`�`:5 O.ur Municipal Code is silent as to the halidays which.ar.e.designated k. a4 as such within the City of Redding and f�or the clasing of City offices .� for public business, and as a result there is always some confusian ., as to whether holidays which are State h�lidays and recognized by the C�unty are also holidays within the �ity. , ' I believe that a Resolution should be ad�pted which can be inc�rp�orated into an Ordinance at a later date if C�ouncil s:m desires declarin� the holidays in the.City of Redding. The Resoluti�n or Qr:dinance ma.y. simply designate that all holidays in the State � f C,alifornia set f�orth , as State Holidays in Section 6700 �f the Governinent Sode shall be holidays � within the City of Redding. As of naw, Secti�on'6700 states as foll�ows; - 6700 Holidays. The Holidays in this State are; , a. Every Sunday b, January 1 st c. February 12th, known as "Linc�ln Day" , d. February 2Znd� ; e. May 30th f, July 4th , g. First Mflnday in September , h. September 9th, known as "Admissi,fln Day'' i. Oct�ber 12th � j. November llth, knawn as "Veterans Day" , �-� k. December 25th l, G�ood Friday from 12 noan until 3 p,m, , m. Every day on which an election is held thr�ough�ut the State _ na E.very day appointed by the President or Gflvern�r for a public ' fast, thanksgivirig or h�liday , Ad�ption of formal policy sh�ould als� be made with. respect to cl�osing of offices of the City on Saturday. In this cannecti�on, Section 6704 of the Government G�ode reads as follows: 5 � � 6704. Closing of public offices on Saturdays in cities or districts. T.he legislative body of any city or district may, by ordinance, or resolution, pr�vide that every,S,a.turday is a holiday as re'spects the tr.ansaction �f business.in the public �ffi:ce of such cities or districts . except that pr�ovision shall be rnade for "the continuance of esseni:ial " public services such as police: and fire protection. The �office of the , elerk of the Municipal Court established under the provisions af the ' , Municipal Court Act of 1925 is excluded from the provisions of this section. � Respectfully submitted, - /s/ Al�in M. Cibula, • - City Attarney , � _ , May�r Fleharty deferred any action on this, pending reeflmmendation from councilmen. . < < , � � - /,�g RE LEASES - Redding Municipal Airport � - � � � Mr. A. �. Jahnson, Vice �resident of Southwest Airways Company, advised that lease covering �se of the Munieipai Airp,art� expires Decem�er 3'.lst, 1955 and Agreement for the aperation �of underground gasoline starage tank expired � September 3Oth, 1955. A five year renewal lease under tlie same terms and conditi�ons for both operations were requested. , The City Manager was authorized to prepare breakdown figures �n the revenue : derived from Southwest Airways.. � . / �� R.E IMPROVEMENT COUNTY ROAD 37 D � Under. .date of October •24th G�unty advised of their pr�posed improvexnent to •� C�unty Road 37D that serves as c�nnecting link between Highway 44 at B.r�wn's corner and Highway 299, Sulphur Creek Hill, 2, 000 lineal feet of which lies within � the city limits. � - C�uncil authorized that city participate in the am�unt of $3, 000. 00 for the improve- � ment of this road,. subject to the proviso that right �f way be acquired within any cast. It was requested the City Engineer repart at the�next meeting �of the council any action taken tfl date. . • C ommuni c ati�on s • 1, Petition to council and Planning Cornmissi�n re zoning east 'side of /�� - Continental Street from Placer to Sacramento (south) ' / ,7 �-/ 2. Applicat;i�n Dept. of Alcoholic Beverag.e Contr�l fr�m June E. � / "' Stanley and.Joseph G. Stanley dba Jack'�s Grill � � �'I 3. Re Institute Calif, Street and Highway Canferen�ce University �f Calif. Los An�eles campus Jan; 25th to 27th ' �5�� 4. Letter fr.'om .C'ity Attmrney re dam�.ge to city fire truck 11/8/�54 w•ith� check'encl'o,sed for $1608. 20,. � % '�'� 5. Fire Department report year ending June 30th, 1955 J.-�� �- 6. Office of-the Mayor, City of Long Beach re Tideland question and Allen'bill � � ��� 7. Estimate Na. 58 E - rear of Rothers Est. Cost 905, 60 Actual $882, 95 Estimate No. 78 E. - Shasta St. Est.. C�st 496. 17 Actual $374. 99 . � 15 . There beirig no further business, it was maved by Councilman Anthoriy, sec�nded by Councilrn�.n Simons that the meeting be adjaurned until Wednesday, December 28th at 7:00. P.M. V�ting,was as f�oll�ows: ; Ayest Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simans, Smith and Fleharty N�o�s: Gouncilmen - None Absent; C.ouncilmen - None. APPROVE ; � May�r Atte st: ,— � l�"�,r-t, `_... .. � C'. _ �. City lerk ' , City Council, Adj�urned Meeting Council Chambers, City Hall � Redding, Califarriia � December 28th, 1955 7;"00 P,M. The meeting was called to. order by .Mayor Fleharty and upon rflll call the foll�wing ; councilmen were present: Anthony, Sim�ns, Sr�ith and Fleharty. Absent; C�uncil- man H�lyfield. City Attorney Cibula and City Manager Cowden were als�o present, C OMMUNICATIONS Re United Funds of Shasta C�ounty � ' " ' A letter dated December 19th fr,flm Drm G.. A. C�llye`r advised council of the � �� cl�s� of the United Funds Drive, and c`ommended Chas. E. Barry, Campaign Chairman, far his enthusiastic leader�hip �.nd untiririg, efforts. . The Board ' of Directors in L'Tnited Funds expressed their sincere appreciati�n ta the Council in permitting Mr. Barry to undertake tliis important civic duty. ' Request �f Shasta Electric Re new F'ae. Tel & Tel, Bldg. . ' �� � The Shasta Electric C�mpany reguested permissi�on to store rnaterial in the parking, space north of driveway at 1638 Pine Street, and..that rneter No, 552 be jacke"ted until material building can be maved to the job site, and that per- ` mit be granted to cl�ose alley between Yuba .and`Placer Street d.uring the con- struction of two ditches'for electric power service and tying in conduits between the Teleph�ne building on 1Vlarket Street and the new buildirig under constructi�n at 1638 Pine .Stre'eta MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Simflns tha� the City Manager be. authorized'to grant tlie request of Sliasta Electric Coinpany, and that Meter #552 be jacketed during the constructi�n p'eri�od �f the new Pacific Telephone and Telegraph buildii�g,at T638 Pine Street. The Vote; ' Unanimflus Ayes, ' Re Acquisition of Woodlawn Electric,Facilities from Po G, & E. /� City Attorney Cibula advised that certified Order .and..Opini�n approving the �' sale of the Woodlawn Addition electrical facilities from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company had been received, and City was n�w in a positi�on-t�o take over whenever appropriate arrangements can be affected for actual take-over and pay-affe � ' " , �� � • � Recommendations of the City Manager /,�� 1. R.e Bids - 5 Sedans � Council were advised that S. J, Denham was the' succes'sful bidder far both the six and the eight cylinder madels, and it was his r'ecammeridation that award be made to him. ° ' Decision of the Council was deferred pending further study Gnd recommendation. jU� Re Bids - Gasaline.and Oil Year 1956 C�ouncil were advised that the Redding Qil Company was the successful bidder on all gasoline and �il pr�ducts, arid it was his recmmmendati�n the bid be award- ed t� them. ' MOTION: Made by.. C�uncilm.an Anthony, seconded by Councilman Simans that . bid be a:war.ded to the Redding Oil C�mpany f�r the furnishing �f gasoline, � diesel and fuel �oil t� the City of Redding, (Schedule 1V�o, 27) f�r the year 1956. V�ting was as foll�ws: � Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Sim�ns, Smith and Fleharty �Nfles: Councilmen - None Absent: C�uncilmen - Holyfield /� � 2. Estimate N�o.. ,98-E - First W.estern Bank & Trust Co. MOTION: Made by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded by C�uncilman Anthony t�at�Estimate No. 98-E be approved, electric service First Western Bank and Trust C�mpany, estimated cost $686. 23. . Voting was as foll�ws: Ayes: C�ouncilmen - �nthony, Simans, Smith and Fleharty N�es: Cmuncilmen - None � � � � Absent: C�ouncilmen - H�lyfield /G � APPROVAL-OF CLAIMS MOTION: Made by C�ouncilman Sim�ns, sec�nded by Gouncilman Anthony that bills in the amount �f $11, 606.49 be appr�flved and paid, Regular Warrants Nos, 618 to 662 inclusive in the amount �of $3;,503,40 and Special Warrants N�s, 610 t�o 617 inclusive in the arnount of $8, 103, 09. V�oting was as f�llows: Ayes; Councilmen - Anth�ny, Simons, Smith.and Fleharty Noe s: Councilmen - None Absent: C:ouncilmen - Holyfield • �U �`/ PR.OPQSED ANNEXATION - Ranch� Park Additian � Gity Attarney Cibula filed with the City Clerk Petition for annexation.of uninhabited territ�ry to the�City of Redding, on exact counterpart of original petition.on file, Resolution No. 1967 was also submitted, resolution to supercede former resalution and setting a new Hearing,date for M�nday, February 6th at 8;30 P.M, MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons; sec�nded by Councilman Smith that Resolution No, 1967 be adopted, Res�lution.of intention t� annex uninhabited c�ntigu�ous territory to the City of Redding, and Setting hearing datea � � V�ting.was as f�ll�ws: � ! Ayes: , Councilmen - .E'�nth�ny, Simons,. Smith and Fleharty Noes; � Councilmen�- N�ne Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield ' Res�luti�on No. 1967 �on.file in the`office of the City Glerk. PRO�'OSED SUBDIVISION ORDINAN.CE f/J� � � � , Deferred by the Mayor, for further study. � letter from Mr, McKinnon, City Engineer, t� Mr. _Cowden �on Policies relating to the payment af cost of certain public works t� be constructed in conjunction with new subdivisi�ons, was submitted to each.c�ouncilman for study. s!�. PROPOSED. ZONIN.G O_RDINANCE � a� Mayor Fleharty opened the discussion on the pr�posed new zoning ordinance with copies of the proposed new z�oning ordinance and proposed new zoning map being submitted to each �of the councilmena Mr, Edwin F. Bassett, speaking from the floor, pr�otested the present rec�mmended. zoning of R-4 on two lots in back of the Manhattan Motel, c�rner �of Loma and Del Mar Stre'ets,. stating his reasons these be zoned R-2. Council was advised that the Planning.Commission had a split vote on this issue, 3 c�mmissi�ners voting � yes, 3 comrnissioners voting no. Mro Bassett awns lots adjacent to this praperty in qizestion, said l�ots being zoned R-2o Mr. Hook, owner of the Manhattan Motel, purchased lots in question prior to annexati�n to the City, for purpases �f enlarg- "' ing his business property at sDme later date. Councilman Simns questioned the present praposed zoning on Court Street, Mr. W. N. Zachary, mem�aer of the �lanning Commission, appeared at the meeting ' to answer questions, Mayor Fleharty suggested council make field trips of the locations in question in �rder to be able t� gi.ve their unbiased decision on all controversial matters. MOTION: Made by Councilman Anth�ny, seconded by Councilman Smith that Public Hearing date �n the new proposed zoning ordinance be set for January 19th, 1g56, at 8;00 o'clock P,M, , and prop�sed new zoning,map be published in the Recor,d-Searchlight. The Vote; Unanimaus A�.y�es. � There being no furi;her business, it was m�ved by C�uncilman Anthony, secmnded by Councilman Smith that the rn;eeting be adjourned. Motion carried, APPRO Mayor Atte st: � , c�-�' __..._. City lerk An infflrmal meeting with the Enterprise group followed adjournment of the C�uncil, tm discuss the propased annexation of pro.perty. ', IF� .