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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1951-11-05 ��'� -�..��+�b _ _ � � ,City Council, Regular Meeting : _ _ _ Council Chambers, City Hall . ; _ R.edding, California „ � November 5tii, 1951 8:00 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Simons and upon roll ,call the following Councilmeri were present: Holyfield, Morrison, .Williams and Simons. Late: Councilman Anthony. _ , ,. City Attorney Carlton was also present. , �IINUT,ES - PREVIOUS MEETING _ J MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, s.econded by Councilman_Morrison that � the minutes of.the previous meetiri_g be approved as mailed to each councilman. _ Voting was as follows: _ Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Simons_ : Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Anthony . _ , GARDEN-OLIVLA PR.OJEGT Mr. D. S. Kennedy of 1854 Continental Street criticised the careless manner of �_ the c'ontractor in the_Garden-Olivia street project with regards to damage to trees in the parkway and the obstruction of driveways into the homes. This matter was held over until City Engineer Hill could give his opinion. S.TR.EET .IMPROVEMENT ON CITY OWNED PARK PROPERTY Mr. Jack Reichard of 2744 Lanning Street requested the city to improve the light- - ing and the possible installation of sidewalks on the city owried park property for convenience to pedestrians of the Park Subdivision: He also asked the city's policy towards the upkeep of alleys. City Manager Storm said the alleys would . be taken care of, time and money permitting. These subjects were referred to the Street Committee for investigation. EXTEIVSION OF WATER SERVICE - WINANS PROPERTY Mr. Grant Winans requested the early completion of water service to his property, commenting they were now ready to move into their new 'ouilding with neither water nor sanitary facilities;available. Mr. Winans was told the permanent installation of waterways cannot be completed . until. rights of ways are obtained._ This matter was referred to City Attorney ' Carlton for the obtaining ,of these rights-of-ways, but tem�dorary pipe lines were promised if;pipe was available. . Mr. E. W. Mack spoke on his comPany's need for water in this same area, and here also he was told the necessary rights-of-way and the scarcity of pipe would be the determinirig factors. , RESOLU��'�'ION - MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT MO.TION: Made by Councilman Williams, ._seconded by Councilman Anthony that a resoiution authorizing execution of modification of.agreement with the State for , inclusion of certain recently annexed streets in the 5tate Highwa� program. Voting was as follows: , , _ _ , Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams a.nd Simons Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None RESOLUTION. NO. 1706 RES.OLUTION AUTHORIZING. EXECUTION OF MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT WHEREAS,_Section 2 of that certain Agreement for Maintenance of State Highways in�the City of Redding, dated June 20,. 1951, provides that Sections 21 and 22 thereof may be modified with the consent of the, respective ,parties thereto; and . _ . . . �• �`b� °� _� WI-iEREAS, the City of Redding and the State of California, Department of Public Works, Divisiom of Highways, desire that said agreement be modified in the manner set forth on pages 10 arid 11 hereunto annexed and marked Exhibit ��pi��. , , : . � , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUIVCIL OF THE CITY-OF R:E�DING, -AS FOI:,LOWS, to wit: �� � � �. That the foregoing recitals are true and correct; �� � � � � -- � 2. ThFa.t the City Council of the City of Redding hereby au•thorizes Wilber D. Sixnons as its rnayor to execute an agreement modifying said agreement of June 20, 1951 in the manner and in the terms�as set forbh on pages 10 a.nd I1-- � hereunto annexed and marked Exhibit "A". I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and, read_ . _ . at a regular meeting of said City Council of the City of Redding on the 5th d'ay of November, 1951, and�was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote': - - AYES: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, .Morrison, Simons; Williams � - NOES: Conncilmen = None 4 � - AB5ENT:Councilmen - None - - Dated: November 5th, I951 - - �� � /s/ Wilber. .D. .Simons Mayor of the C.ity_of Redding. Attest: _ _ _ � . /s/ Dorothy C. Blood - - - � � - � City Clerk - , � Form Approved: - - - - - - � � , /s/ Daniel S. Carlton � City Attorney . ' - . � E�HIBIT A _� � � � _ � _ June 20, 19`�1 - � � MODIFICATION OF AGREEM�IVT - � � � - �21. ROUTE D�SCRIPTION � � - � � Route No. Length Miles Description of Routing - � -� � - 3 � 3. 03 Market Street from South Gity Limits at Grange � Street to North City Limits near County Road. A length.of approxima.tely .3. 03 miles. 20 - 3. 33 � St�te Highway and Eureka Way from West G.it�r Limits to Marl�et Street, Route 3, a length.of � - approximately 2:55 miles for �this portion, of which � � - half width from West�City Limits to approximately - � 420 feet west of Gold Gtilch Creek, a length of � approximately 0. 07 mile, lieu withiri the Ci�y;-also, Cypress Avenue from Pacific Highway, Route 3, to - -� East Citg Limits, a length of approXimately 0.: 78 =rriile for th'rs portion. A total length of�approximately 1 3. 33 miles. - �� Page 10 22. IDE:LEGATION OF MAIlVTENANCE: The maintenance .work to be performed_ by City and/or Departrnent shall conform to the provisions hereof and shall �include those operations as hereinafter indicated. - -� - - - - AGENCY TO PERFOR.IVI WORK - Item No. Maintenance Function Rte. No. � Rte. No. -- 3 =2 0 � - Traveled Way. . . . . . . . . . . Dept. - Dept. � 1. Improved Roadside. . . . . . Dept. - � Dept. �' � � Unimproved Roadside. . . . Dept. Dept. 2. Bridges and Culverts Dept. Dept. Guide Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dept. -Dept. Warning Signs. . . . . . . . . . . Gity City � � - Regulatory�Sign.s. . . . . . . . . City City - � 3 Traffic Stripe . . , . . . . , , . , Dept. Dept. Pavement Markings. . . . . . Dept. Dept. / • -SY .'.�,i JA,r�I �� .. _. .. ._� „ . Traffic Signals. . . . . . . . City City � ` Highway Lighting. . . . . . Gity City 4. Sweeping & Cleaning Dept. 3(a) (1) : Dept. (3) __ . City 3 (b),.(2) _ . 5. �Laridscaped Areas. . . . . . . . Dept. _ ;Dept. _ Trees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dept. Dept. 6. Curbs and Sidewalks. . . . . . . ` City City ISSUANCE OF PERMITS Encroachment. . . . . . . . . . . City , _ _ Transportation. ` • _ ` • City : _ � Rt. 3 (a) (1j Length of street �aek�e cleaned l. 0 curb miles Rt. 3 (b) (2) Length of street to be .cleaned 1. 88 curb miles _. Rt.; 20- (3) Length of street to be cleaned 1. 00 curb miles Rt. 3 (a) South City Limits (4j to Hill Street . Rt. 3.(b) Hill S�treet to Riverside Dxive. � . _ , � When' and as specifically authorized by the District Engineer: as provided for under Section 13 hereof. LOADIlVG ZONE. City At'torney Carlton presented a proposed ordinance amending Section 13T4-A regarding loading and unloading zones at 1401 Tehama Street for the Redding Automotive;Supply Com�oany. , _ _ Councilman Anthony offered this proposed ordin'ance for the first reading. , APPROVAL.OF BILLS - ,MONTH OF OCTOBER ` MOTION: M�:de by Conncilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman� Morr.ison that _. bills for.the month of October as submitted by the_office of the City Clerk be approved tor payment. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Simons Noes; Councilmen - tNilliams Absent; Councilmen - None PROPOSED. PIPE .LINE. ON CONTINENTAL STREET Mayor Simons presented for council consideration the use of 1, 000 feet of 6"_ pipe now earmarked for the Woodlawn water project, to be used on Continental Street between Placer and South Streets. It is.proposed to install this pipe before the completion of street work. It was explained the installation of,_pipe at this time would save the city considerable expense should it be necessary_ to._install the pipe at a later date. City Manager S,torm informed the council that,_the city's. allocation Qf pipe should be due in February, in ample time to complete the Woodlawn project. MOTION: Made by Councilman WiIliams., seconded by Councilman;Morrison that 1, 000 feet of pipe for the Woodlawn project be transferred for use on the Continental Street water pipe line. _ Voting was as follows: Ayes:` Couricilmen - .Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Simons : Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: C:ouncilmen - None ' PLANNTIVG COMMISSION VACANCY . Mayor Simons presented to the council the written resignation of Henry Stout on _ the Planning Commission, due to pressure of business. ., _ MOTION: Made by Cou.ncilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Morrison that the resigriation of Mr. Stout on the Planning Commission be accepted. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams, Simons Noes: Councilmen - None - Absent: Gouncilmen - None �f�k � J � Mayor 5imons presented the name of Mr. A1 Thies, manager of the Anglo-Calif. Bank to fill this..vacancy. � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that M-r. A1 Thies be appointed to the Planning Commission. Voting wa$ as-follows: , , � , - - � - � , Ayes: Councilmen - Antfiony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and .Simons ' Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilrnen - None � � � • � PLANNING C.OMMISSION RECOMIViENDATIONS Mayor Sirnons pr.esented the followirig excerpt �from the minutes of the Plannirig Comznission of October 22, 1951: "Recommendation #1 was then considered, wherein all of the area west of foxmer ` '�� city limits, in;cluding the Woodlawn and Andrews subdivi.sion•s, be zoned"B'' or multiple family dwellings, except that portion parallel with the extensiori of Eureka Way on each side of Eureka Way for a distance of 200 feet, to be zoned ''C" or _% � , commercial. " _ . - . - � - _- - ( -; This recommendation was approved by the Planning Gommission.� � � � � % � �� MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, �seconded by Councilman Holyfield that� recommendation of the Planning Comznission that area�west of former city lirnits � including the Woodlawn and Andrews subdivisions be zoned B, except that p�rtion � parallel with the extension of Eureka Way on each side of Eureka �ay for a {dijstance of 200 feet, be zoned C. � Voting was__as:.follows: ._ . _ _ � - Ayes: Councilmen - ,Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams�and Simon's - � � Noes: Gouncilmen - None � Absent: Conncilmen - None - Mayor Sirnons presented�the followi�g excerpt from the minutes of the Planning - Commission of October 22nd regarding Blocks I9; 20 and 21 and the riortherly '` portion of blocks--25., 26 and 28: - - � "The Board of Trustees of the Redding Elementary Schools at a special meeting held Moriday noon, October 22, 195_1, made. the .follo.wing decision:. .That it would. . . - be recommended to the Redding City Planning Commission tha,t the area in Which ' the Cypr.ess Street�Schoql is �located should-be zoned as a residential and�not a - commercial area. " /s/ Siebert Stephens, Superintendent Redding Elem. Sch:ools After considerable discussion, it was approved that blocks 19, �20 and 21, and " the northerly portion of blocks 25, Z6 and 28;-not previously zonecl, excepting ' � therefrom all publicly owned property be zoned "B." or multiple"family occupancy: MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilmari Hoiyfield that � the recommendations of the Planning Commission be approved for the z�ning of � Blocks 19� 20, Z1 and the northerly portion of Blocks 25, . L6 .and 28 as _B .or. . . .. . . . „ mu.ltiple dwelling. - � � - - � � � . � Voting wa5 as follows: -� � � - � Ayes: � Councilmen -�Anthon�-; Holyfield, Morrison, �illiams and Sixnons " �` � Noes: Councilmen - None - - � �� Abserit: Councilmeri - None- � - � � � � Mayor Simons presented the followi�:g excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Commission of October 22nd regardi�g Blocks 22, �Z3 .and 2�: � - � "The unzoned portiori of Block 22, 23 and 24 of Olivia Subdivision was�then con- sider.ed. The 'Comxnission dad then review the petition and piot plan�-as preserited by Mrs. Beulah Wilkinson and aft er discussion, the Planning C`ommission�rc�cornmen ed that all of Block 22, 23 and 24 be. zoned C. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman�Anthony that' ` the recommendations of the Planning Comxnission be accepted and the unzoned � portion of Olivia Subdivision, Blocks 22, 23 and 24 be declared C or Commer�ial. � Voting was as follows: Ayes: C�uncilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison,. :Williams-and .Simons. Noes: Councilx�en - None - � � - - - - - - Absent: Councilmen - None � - - - , ' �. �'�� � � ��.� VARIANCE - LLOYD CREN5HAW - � A request of Mr. Lloyd Crenshaw for variance to .permit an 11 1/2 foot set- back instead of a I5 foot setback as required for an unencumbered lot in block _ 113 of Garden Subdivision, as recommended by the Planning Commission was , presented_. ` . . _ _ _ . MOTION.; .Made by Councilrrian Williams, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted, and grant variance to Lloyd Crenshaw for an 11 1/2 foot setback instead of 15 foot for unencumbered lot in block 113 of Garden Subdivision. Voting was as follows: Ayes:, Councilmen - Anthony, ,Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Simons Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None . . . . . V:ARIANCE .- M�2.. MIDDLETON - A request for variance by Mr. Middleton of 2106 Sonoma Street for permission to construct a.n .open carport on adjacent property line, at rear of lots 8 and;9, block 1, G_reenwood.Heights,_. as recommended by the Planning Commission was pre- sented. Due to the question in the minds of the councilmen with regards to the wording of a letter submitted by Mrs, A. W. Taibou, owner of Lot 9, the request was held over for further information from the Planning Commission._ RESUBDIVISION OF AGCEPTED SUBDIVISIONS. The subject of the resubdivision_ of accepted subdivisions was referred to City Atto�x�ey Carlton to work with.Mr. Hayball, Planning Comznission. secretary. 5.UBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS - M�TAL VENT PLPE Mayor Simons presented an ameridrnent to ordinance #256 which would allow the substitution,of,John Marisville Transite Pipe for the preseritly required metal vent pipe, MOTIOTV: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that ordinance be amended allowing the substitution .of John Mansville Transite Pipe _ . _ . _ for the meta vent pipe. : Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Simons Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � KAMLO�PS, INC. REQUE5T A letter from Kamloops Inc. was presented by Mayor Simons. This letter told " . of the need of additional finances for the continued Kamlbop-program, and re- quested a donation of $500. 00 from the City of Redding. City Attorney Carlton advised the council it would be permissable to allocate this amount from the Advertising and Promotiori fund, provided certain necessary � advertising:.requirements_were met. This matter was held over until the next me eting of the council. ; CHLORINATOR FOR WATER DEPARTMENT MOTIQN: � Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Mor'rison authorizing the advertising for bids_for a Wallace and Tiernan Chlorinator for the Water Department. Voting was as follows: Ayess Couricilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Simons " _ _.. Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None NEW TRUCK - POUND DEPAR.T:MENT A rnotion made by Gouncilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Holyfield for the advertising of bids for a new truck was withdrawn, (Pound Man's truck) wheri - Councilrnan Anthony questioned that a new motor and paint job on the I935 truck might be advantageous. � This matter was held over until the next council meeting. F .]t�.;Y�,ll_ GARBAGE TRUCK The question. or the purchase of a garbage truck was referred to the Garbage and Field Operations Committee. , ` . REMOVAL OF TREES - COURT AND SHASTA STREETS - A request from Mr. H. L. Barnes for the removal of three trees from city � property adjacent to Lot 8, B1ock 9 at the corner of Shasta and Court S.treets ' was presented to the council. � ' This matter wa's referred to the street coxnrnittee. SKYLINE DRIVE � � City Attorney Carlton was requested to work-with Counci�lman Williams and t�e Street Committee on the realignmerit of street at Skyline Drive. � LIMITED PARKIT�TG EUREKA WAY AND MAGIVOLIA STREET Mr. Puffer of the Shasta Union High Schooi spoke on the advisabi�ity af a two hour parking zorie at Eureka Way and Magnolia Street adjacent to the schbol: � MO'TIONt Made �by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman V�illiarns tkiat the request for two hour parking on Eureka Way and Magnolia Street adjacent to � the school be denied. � - Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilrnen - Anthony, Williams � � Noes: Councilmen -�Holyfield, Morrison, Simons Absent: Councilrnen - None Councilman Holyfield� suggested that the school authorities make every-effort to cor«rect this situation themselves, by voluntary cooperatiori of the students. � ' This matter was held over for further study. REIvIOVAL OF TREES - 2237 COURT STREET - The request of H. R. Mitchell for the removal of tree at 2237 Court Street was held over with no action by the council. � STOP SIGN - MAGiVOi,IA AND BUTTE S:TRE�TS - MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Morrison that ' stop sign on Butte at Magnolia S.treet be installed. - Voting was as follows: � ` � , Ayes: Councilman - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williarn.s and Siinons � ' Noes: Councilmen - None � � ' Absent: Councilmen - None � VARIO.U5 CI`TY REPORTS- � �� " Mayor Simons cailed attention to the G.arden�Olivia progress report submitted by City Engineer Hill. - - - � The statement of the Court Street repaving project was also submitted to each councilman: � � . - The request of the Utilities Department to write off long-outstanding bills was-held over until the next council rneeting. � -� • The report requested at the last coun_cil meeting. from the Utilities .Department _ sha�v�irig the status of all accounts within the Gity of Redding was presented to- each councilman-by Mr. Throop, departrnental head. � TRANSFER OF FUNDS � MOTION: Made by C.ouncilman Holyfield, secanded by Gouncilman Morrison'that $20, 000. 00 be transferred from the Electrical Fund to the General Fund. � Voting was as follows: - - Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Marrison, Williams and Simons Noes: Councilmen - None _ _ _ - . . _ _ _ Absent:� Councilmen = None ! '�� ; �`��:� �� � MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Holyfield,� seconded by Councilrnan IVlorrison that $20, 000. 00 be transferred from the-Water Fund to the Water C.onstruction Fund. _ . -, Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Simons Noes: Councilmen - Williams . Absent: Councilmen - None MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Williams to transfer $2. 23 from the General Fund to the Library Fund. Voting was as follows. Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and 5imons Noes: Gouncilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - None � LETTER - IVIELSON MOTOR COMPANY The following letter was presented to the council by the City Clerk at the request of Councilman Williams: � August 28, 1951 • Mr. Carl A. Williams Chairman of the Street Committee. R.eddirig, Galifornia Dear Mr. Williams: In answer to your inquiry to purchase a right of way tlirough our pr:operty this is to advise you that we will be willing to take $3500. 00 for the right of way and th'e City of Redding shoulder the ; follow�ing expenses. Put in sidewalks and gutters, move oil supply � tank, allow us to have all the surplus dirt which is to be xnoved back on the lot joining the right of way, move the electric light � pole so it is not direct in front of the kouse and also move the edge back so it will be on our property. � - Yours �very truly ^ /s/ John F. Nielsen PENSION PLAN - - - Councilman Holyfield stated that he had atten'ded the League of Calif. Cities Confererrce in 5an Francisco and had several alternate plans for the consideration of empioyees and the council�. - COUNCILM.AN WILLIAMS - CITY MANAGEMENT - - -- Councilman Williams in comnliance with his statement at the last council meeting presented a rnotion declaring the office of City Manager vacarit. This motion was seconded by Councilman Anthony. Councilman Holyfield questioned the propriety of remova.l of a city manager in this manner. . . _ Attorney Carlton e�lairied to the council the proper procedure of the removal of a City Manager, which called for a resolution stating the reasons for dismissal. He stated that Councilrnan William�s letter, presented at the last council meeting � could stand as his reasons for asking for the dismissal of.the. cit.y. manager,. and. Councilman Williams asked that this Resolution of reasons for dismissal be in- corporated in his motion and in the minutes: "I have now served as a City Councilman since April 1950, and have come to the conclusion that the people of our City demand and are entitled to an experienced city manager. The present mariagernent has certain qualifications, an:d to ask hirn or anyone else to render a service beyond his training is not fair to him or to the people we represent. The man selected to manage our growing city should be qualified to function in all departments. To do this iri a city such as ours, requires a rnan who has had years of training, not only in personal, engineering, but also in electrical, water, air ports and all other branches of our G.overnment. f,'9� 4����'eJ �'i� Under the circumstances, Mr. Storm has tried and delivered to � the best of.hi`s ability, but: I also believe the qualifications he fails to have causes me to make a rnotion that the office of City, Manager be declare4d vacant. I would like to add to the motion that should Mr. :Storm desire to . remain v�th the city as an employee, that all consideration should _ � be given him. " Mr. Jack Reichard of 2744 Lannirig Avenue spoke from the floor on the fa.irnes;s of givirig the city rnanager an opportunity to answer charges spoken. again'st him. Mr. Stanley DeForest of 1842 Butte Street spoke favorably on_the sincerity and. honesty of City Manager Storm and mentioned the reluctance Qf business rnen to. enter into more active participation in civic affairs for fear of unfou.nded charges and unfavorable newspaper publicity. _. - Mr. Orvil Swarts stated that all citizens present had a right to express their opinion either unfavorably, or favorably. City Manager 5torm asked that an imxned.iate vote be taken on the motion. , � Voting was as follows: , _ �� Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Williams __ Noest Councilmen - Holyfield, Morrison, Simons Absent: Councilmen - None .. .. _ _ . � _- City Manager Storm thanked the three councilmeri for their vote_ of .confidence arid then gave a short talk on some of the difficulties he had encountered as City Manager. _ Mayor Simons informed Mr. D. Kennedy that he would take up with Mr. Clair Hill, City Engineer, the clearing of the streets and driveways in the Garden- Olivia district at the earliest opportunity. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Holyfield, seconded. by Councilman Morrison that the meeting be adjourned. ':s Voting was as follows: ` Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Sirnons Noes; Councilmen - None. - � � Absent: C.b�ncilmen - None � APpR�VED: � _ - ���-�.� . �. - Mayor ATTEST: _ ,� , � -- N .. _ _. _ , . _ City lerk - - - _ ,N ;