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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1952-04-07 �+J�' - . � � �l: ,.. __ _ . � � City C.ouncil, .Regizlar ,Me�eting , Council Ch�amber�s>,. City--Ha11. . . �.,: R.edding, California>,.,.� � Apri1.7, 1952 .8:00 P'..M. : The meeting was called to order by 1Vlayor Simons and upon roil call the following councilm.eri wer.e pre,sent:, Hglyfi_eld, Morrison, Williams and Simons. Late: C ouncilrnan:Anth,ony r , NIINII'�ES,'.- PIZEVIUUS .,MEE;TI,NGS . , . � . MO:TION:'"Made"by.�.Councilmari Holyfield, second�ed by Co.uncilman Mor.rison. that the minutes' of�the previous regular meeting�of�March 17th and the special � - � �- .� •�. . rneeting�of Maxcli 25tli�be appr:oved�as'mail�ed'to �eacli' councilman. , Voting :was as follows: Ayes: Councilrnen� =` Holyfield; `Morrison, Williams and Simons � Noes: Couricilm�ri� - None �' Absent: C�uncilmeri =�Antliony ��"' / . r . . • /// ' � _ ' . . .s y� •: .'. ♦ . ' . ' . ' .:'."' ' "`.f i�: � .'I . . ... .. : . .. � . CO:MMENDAT`IQN 'F`OR'SERVZCE- = WQO;DIiAWN AREA.� . � Mr. J. �F. Donaliue of�tfie'WoodTawn Ad'ditiori thanked the council as a, group.and.as. individuals for their cooperation in securing water pipe for the Woodl.awn area, and for the polic:e and fire protection giveri that area during.the _tenure of.the present council. , . -- - . . _. . . .; ... � . , .. WAIVER OF'`"FEE. =. C.LYDE�`BEATTY�`CIR.CITS � . � , ; . NIr. Paul Hein, rep`resenting tlie 7(ToTunt�eer F.ire pep.artment, �xequested council consideration of the�waiver of fee for the rent of the �gr.ounds. for the�Clyde Beatty Cireus appearing in Redding June ?th and sponsored by this gr.oup. ...,($5.0, 00) For this courtesy, a perceritage of��the'.pre sale tickets will b:e given to tke vo�lunteer group. r�:, � ,:s �_ . ; . MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Mor�rison, seconded�by Councilman Holyfield that the request of the Volunteer .Fire Department for .the waiv,er ofYfee for the rent � of t.he grounds �for the Clyde�B eatty,Circus app,earing in Redding.�June 7th ,be granted. Voting was as follows: ". Ayes: Councilrnen - Anthony, ,Holyfield,:,.Morrison, ,Williams.and„Simons Noes: Councilmen -�1�Iorie " ` ' Absent: Councilmen - None , � � � � , .. � _. . , , . Mr. P.aul Hein requested council approval of the =p:rotection against any cornpetition. of cir�cus or carnival one month�prior to June 7th; no action was taken by tlie council -on tliis request. BILL5 - IVIONTH�:fl�F'MARCH ""� � MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Morrison that bills for the,rnontlz of March as presented by the office of the Gity Clerk be approved. Voting was as follows: � � �- �- --- � � - - -� � Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfiel'd, Morrison, lldilliarns and Simons � ' Noes: Councilmen-- Anthony Absent.. Gouncilmen - None CAMPFIRE GIRLS ��L;EADERS ASS'N. Tlie following letters were presented to the counci-1 by Mayqr 5inzons: KENNE�DY AND :CALDWELL Court House Apri14, 1952 Honorable �Pilbur Simons & City Council of Reddix�rg Redding, California G.entlemen: The Recreation Committee unanimously passed a resolution at a special ��� a meeting Monday, the 3lst day of March, 1952, recommending that the City Council a11ow the Campfire Girls the use .of the Lake Redding bathhouse for their organizational activities. � This- resolution was passe'd after a lengthy discussion on the advisability qf the girls using the building. Members of the committee also_ attended a meet- ing with the Regional Campfire Representative and other Redding adult leaders of the Campfire group. At these meetings the following disadvantages to the location of the building were discussed: _ a. Proximity of a hobo.jungle to the headquarter s site. � b. Danger of the nearby cold and fast moving Sacramento River. c. Isolated location of the site. � d. D.anger to foot traffic on the steep grade and narrow bridge enroute to � the site. e. Awkward location of the Park's public lavatories attached to the building. f. Nearby trailer cam�. g. Volunteer leadership structure of the campfire program could fluctuate -in its sense of responsibility. h. Chance that the cam��fire program would lose cornmunity support because af its headquarters location. The� mothers in charge .of the Campfire program �s well as Mary Fiedler, the Regional Campfire Representative; appreciated these shortcomings but felt that a,ny location they might select would have some disadvantages; �and inasmuch as the girls would never us.e the building unless there were supervisors present, they felt that the building would be desirable for their program. We feel the adults in charge of the Campfire Czirls have been fully advised concerning the building's location and that they appreciate the precautions which rnust b= e taken whenever youngster�s are using the building. Therefore, the Re- creation Gommittee feels that the Campfire Girls should have ,the use of this building.if the City does not need it for other activities. yours very truly, /s/ Claude ,E�. . C aldwell Chairman-Recreation Committee April4, 1952 Campfire Girls' Council R. P. Stimrnel, Pxesident Box 765 R.edding, Calif. G.entlernen: " The Redding Police Department desires to advise you that the building occupied by the Campfire Girls, located in the City Park on the east bank�near the North.Sacramento River Bridge will have the proper police protection, and any hazards toward the children and their leaders while using the premises which may com�. within the jurisdiction of this department will be given prom�t arid thoroxgh attention by the members of this department. It would.be appreciated if you would inform this department of any .situations or conditions over which we may have jurisdiction which will make the premises a safe place for the peaceful and safe use of your organization. Yours very truly, - /s/ Scott Lincecum Chief of Police Redding Police Department MOTION: Made by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Anthony that. the request of the Campfire Girls Leaders Ass'n, for use of the Lake Redding Bathhouse b.e granted. �Toting was as follows: - - Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Simons � Noes: Councilrnen - None Absent; Councilm�n - None :, (y' f. ��..��L� `'ry+ CQNCESSION STAND - BALLFARK 1952 SEASON Mr. Jack Cook, representative of the -lUMarine Corp League, presented to the council an oral application for .the conces,sion stand at the Redding B.all Park for the 1952 - baseball season. The following letter from the Loyal Order of Moose was then read by Mayor Sirnons: LOYAL ORDER OF MOUSE . Apri1 7, 1952 Members of City Council R.edding, Calif. C�entlemen: We have made plans to sponsor a baseball team, composing pri�arily of Redding Players for the 1952 Baseball season. It is our desire to use Tiger Field for this purpose, at least one day and possibly two days a week. W ' wo_uld like to play on Sunday, either afternoon or evening and possibly Wednesd�a.y; evening... We would offer as rental for the use of Tiger Field an percentage of the gross gate. The cost of lighting would be paid by oizr Club. We also desire the use of the concession stand on the particular days that we use the Field. Representatives of the Loyal Order of Moose will appear before you gentlernen to discuss with you this rnatter on April 7, 1952. Your consideration will be great- ly appreciated. Sinc er ely, /s/ Robert D. Liddell, 5ecretary Mx. .Liddell informed the city council that it was the opinion of the Moose that.the ' expense involved sponsoring the ba1T club for the 1952 season would necessitate the use of the.concession stand to assist in defraying expenses. Mayor Simons referred this subject to the Parks Committee, INSTALLATION RADIO RECEIVER - BENTON AIRPORT Mayor Simons presented the following letter for council consideration: State of California DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS DISTRICT 11 , . March 31, 1952 ., File Reference 902 City of Redding Redding, Calif. Attention Mr. P. W. Storm, City M�.nager Dear 1VIr. Storm: We hereby request a permit for temporary installation of a radio receivex at the Benton Airport, to operate on approximately 75 MC. There will be no interference with any facility of the airport. We have made an investigation and survey throughout the Redding area and this location seems to be one of the very few locations with promising results. We are in need of a location where our 75 IVIG control circuit will operate a transxnitter on Big Valley Mountain, east of McArthur, and the maxirnum power consumption of approxirnately 100 watts. It is with this in mind that we wish to locate our receiver at the Benton Airport office building. We have contacted Mrs. Hines relative to this installation and have her permission. However, she suggested the City should be the one to give the authorization. This receiver will be tied into the telephone, line. system and transmitted to our Cypress Avenue Station. There will be no noise or speaker tones other than an occasional checking of the receiver by the Radio Technician. The location in the building will be that designated by Mrs. Hines, and all work shall be satisfactory to her. ' ���=� �� Again, we want to emphasize this is. only a temporary trial set-up, and three or four months should be sufficient to give us the necessary information. We would appreciate favorable action on this rnatter with information regarding any rental fee or other charges that may be incurred. Y�ur s very truly, /s/ J. W. Trask, District Engineer MOTION: Made by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Williams that Mr. Trask's letter be returned to him for revision. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Morrison, Williams Noes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons Absent: Councilmen - None VARIANCE - THOMA5 GREER � MOTION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Morrison that variance be granted Thomas Greer as recommended by the Planning Comrnission. This permits the construction of an addition 40' x 60' in area to an existing com- mercial struction located on the N. W. corner of Locust and Akard Avenue. Voting was a.s follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Sim�ns Noes: Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - None INSTALLATION RADIO RECEIVER - BENTON AIRPORT Mf�TION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Williams that the previous motion re Mr. Trask's letter be rescinded, and this sub.ject be referred to the Airport Committee. Voting.was as follows: _ Ayes: Councilmen - .Anthony, Morrison, Williams, Simons Noe s; Councilmen - HQlyfield Absent: Councilmen - No ne AMENDMr.NT TO SUBDIVISIQN ORDINANCE The following letter from the secretary to the Planning Commission was read by M�.yor Simons: • April 7, 1952 Honorable Mayor and City Council 12edding, California Gentlemen: Your attention is directed to the recommendations of this Commission of August 27, 1951, wherein certain recommendations were made for the amendment of present subdivision .ordinance to permit resubdivision of accepted subdivisions. The Planning Commission has before it now three requests for resubdivision, but are unable to act upon them due to the fact t�iat resubdivision is not now permissable. , Very truly your s, /s/ F. D. Hayball, Secretary Planning Commission This subject was referred to the Planning Commission for definite recommendations. BENTON AIRFIELD - SITE OF PAROCHIAL SGHOOL Mayor Sirnons presented the following letter. DIUGESE OF SACRAMENTO March 27, 1952 City Gouncil of Redding, Redding, California _ Gentlemen: As owner of the property comprising the proposed site of St. Joseph's Parochial School., I hereby declare that as'owner I waive any objection to the present location of Benton Field and acknowledge that said airport has exist'ed for many ye'ars in its preserit location and the St. :Joseph's Parochial School is being constructed with full ���'� knowledge of the fact. So far as I am coricerried, I know of no present movement of any kind within the St. Joseph's parish.to seek a removal of said airport and have no intention of advocating such xnovement rnyself. Respectfully yours, /s/ Robert J. Armstrong, Bishop of Sacramento WATER - SUlV5E.T TERRACE SUBDIVISION, Units 1 and 2 - Mr. Glenn D. Newton, attorney for the Sunset Terrace Subdivision residents, filed with the city council a petition signed by 40 property owners of this area with reference to water distribution. � This subject was referred to the City Manager, the City Engineer and the Fire Chief, and the Water Committee, Councilman Holyfield, Chairman. Mr. N:ewton also requested protection to provide adequate supply of water and electricity to this area at a.11 times. This was referred to the same cominittee. TRANSFERS - MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded b.y Gouncilman Anthony that $1, 000. 00 be transferred from the General Fund to the Special �t.ecreation Fund. ' Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Simons Noes: Councilmen - None Ab s ent: C ouncilmen - None M�TION: Made by Councilrnan Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Morrison that $2D, 000. 00 be transferred from the Electrical Fund to the General Fund. " � Voting was as follows: - " Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Morrison, Willi�ms and 5imons Noe s: Councilmen - None " � Absent: Councilmen - None PETITION - WATER & ELECTRICAL SERVICE (New Mercy Hosp. site) A petition signed by 14 property owners situate westerly and adjacent to the New Mercy Hospital property was placed on file with.the city council for their further _ consideration. This petition requests the necessary proceedings to supply water and electricity to certain lots within the city, limits of the City of Redding. There being rio further business, it was moved by Councilman Williams; seconded . by Councilman .Anthony that the meeting be adjourned. ' Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony; Holyfield, Morrison, Williams and Simons � Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Norie APPROVED: � r - _ : � .�i/GZ�'1,.�'� ' Mayo r Att e s t: � /�.��.Zs'�-r.�_-v-t�-- Gity erk Special Meeting, City Council Council Chamber s, City Hall "- April 15, 1952 8:00 P. M. The meeting was called to order b.y Mayor Simons and upon roll call the following council- men were present: Anthony, Morrison, Williams and Simons. Absent: Holyfield. The council canvassed the absentee liallots and verified tlie official returns, adding the absentee ballots to said return on the votes cast at the general election held April 8th, with Councilxrian Williams acting as inspector and Councilmen Morrison and .Anthony .� acting as tellers. ��,6'� , -��� STATEMENT OF CITY CLERK;PURSUANT T.O SECTION 9919 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE OF CALIFORNIA OF THE R�SULT OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF R�DDING., A MUIVICIPAL CORPORATION, ON APRIL 8, 1952. DOROTHY C. BLOOD, as City Clerk of the City of Redding, •a rnunicipal corporation, hereby rnakes the following statement pursuant to Section 9919 of the Elections Code of California: 1. That she now is, and at all times herein mentioned has been, the duly appointed, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of. Redding. 2. That a General Election was held in the City of Redding on April 8, 1952. 3.. That there was One (I) Measure voted upon at such G.eneral Election. MEASUFt;E: Shall the proposed ordinance No. 429 of the City of R.edding be..adopted, such ordinance providing for participation by the City of Redding and its employees in the .State Employees Retirement System, pursuant to a proposed contract, a copy of which is now on file in the office of bhe City Clerk of the City of Redding. 4. That the whole number of votes cast in the City of Redding at such General Election was 3, 015. 5. The names of the persons voted for at such general election and for what office each was voted for were as follows, to wit: O:FFICE OF COUNCILMAN - 4 Years - William Anthony Dewey M. Davis Lilliari M. Dobrowsky � Melvin A. Peck �� Harry Rasure J o s eph L. Smith OFEICE OF TREASURER - 4 Years A. F. Souza, Jr. - Norrnan L. Peterson 6. The nurnber of vote s given at each precinct to each per son at such General Election was as set forth on E�ibit "A" hereunto annexed and by� this reference rnade a part hereof, 7. The number of votes given in the City of .12.edding to the Measure � were as follows, to wit: YES 1, 242 NO 1, 634 8. The number of votes given in the City of Redding to each person at such G.eneral Election was as follows, to wit: ���� � .�j�. M1 OFF'ICE OF CO.UIVCILMAN - 4 Years W.illiarn Anthony 1, 810 Jo.seph L. Smith 968 Harry R.asure 864 Lillian M. Dobrowsky g l Z Melvin A. Peck 67g Dewey M. Davis 612 . K. W. Van Gundy " 1 Claude Whiteman 1 Louise Fancher 1 OFFICE �F TREAS.UR:�R - 4 Years Louise Fancher : � 1, 305.. . � . Norman .L. Peters_on ` _ 83;0 � . ,=_ . � . Claude;_Whiteman . , , . ,� 549 ,, . t.. . A. F'. Souza, Jr. 46 - E.. L. .Coburn� . . , . < . � ' 85. ,. _ _,,. ' Ellen Reynolds . , 2 � _. Jack;Whiting , . 1 . - Duge Stanford 1 Alec R:obillard, � 1 IN WITNESS WH�REOF, I have caused this statement`to be executed this , 15th day of April,' 1952. , /s/ Dorothy C.. Blood. : City Clerk of the City of.R:edding EXHLBIT ,_''A'' - .. COUNCILMAN CONS.OLIDATED_PRE.CINCTS Abseiitee B.allots A B C D E F .. , William .Anthony 308 244 1�� 57� 316 12$ 44 Joseph L. Smith 147 132 28 131 15b 29. Harry Rasure 149 lIl 76 309 149 50 � - 2p Lillian 1VI. Dobrowsky 134 10� 98 260 141 51 Nielvin A. Peck 128 10 ?4 202 118 21 3..1 Dewey M. Davis 115 58 60 227 I04 25 23. K. W. Van Gundy 1 Claude Whitemen , . 1 ,. Louise Fancher 1 TREASURER Louise Fancher 221 1:8:2 118 436 239 104 5 Norman.L. Peterson 174 A9�i $2. 26.7. 1�8 3.5(i - 22- Claude Whiteman 65 89 80 173 93 39 10 �� A. F. Souza, Jr. 9 6 24 7 E. L. Coburn 12 9 15 7 42 Ellen Reynolds 2 : _, , J.ack Whiting 1 • Duge Stanford 1 Alec Robillard 1 PENSIQN PLAN YES 236 114 112 420 207 98 55 NO 258 Z63 I83 507 285 112 2(, � 'aa_ �����' , RESOLUTION DE.CLARING R�SU.LTS OF GENERAL ELECTION M�TION: Made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Morrison that a R.esolution be adopted declaring the results of the General Election held in the City of Redding on April 8, 1952. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Counc'ilmen - Anthony, Morrison, Williams and Simons Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: C.ouncilman - Holyfield VOT� OF THANKS. Mayor Simons gave a vote of thanks on behalf of himself, as Mayor, and all of the City of Redding to Councilman Morrison for the untiring effort he had expended during his tenure of office as councilm�.n. Mr. Morrison introduced Councilrnan Smith to the council, and personally wished hirn all the luck in the world, with the comment "He certainly will need it!" QATH OF OFFICE Mayor Simons gave the oath of office to Councilmen Anthony and Smith, and C:ity Treasurer Mrs. Louise Fancher. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by, Councilman Anthony that the meeting be adjourned. . Voting was as follows: Ayes: C.ouncilrnen - .Anthony, Srnith, Williams and Simons Noes: CounciTmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Holyfield APPR.OVED: . l�' �` ,, � Mayor Atte st: ^-- City lerk