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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1949-07-18 �_ • Y� � �� Regular Council Meeting, �City Council Council Chamber.s; City HalJ. � p.m. , July 1$, 1g49 The meeting was called to� order by Nlayor Swarts and upon roll call the following Councilmen were present: . Anthony, Buchea and Swarts. Absent: Councilmen; Anderson and Morrison. City Attorney Carlton was absent but was represent�;d by Attorney Ira Shadwell. -" NiIIVUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Mayor Swarts. at this time stated' all councilmen had received copies of the minutes of �the previous �eetings and if there were no objec- tions, they woulfl not be read �by the City Clerk. No objections being raised they were approved as per copies received by each Councilman. NOB HILL SUBDIVISION. SECOND ADDITIOI� The following letter was received by the City Council from the City of Redding Planning Commission: � . . .� JulY $, 1949 TO THE HONORABLE NiAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE. CITY COUNCIL Gentleinen; You� will find attached for your recommendation and , approval tentative maps of the Nob Hill Subdivision, Second Addition. These ma.ps have been approved by Commiss- ioners Cibula, Eastlund, Eaton, Given, OtBrien and Peck, as well as City Engineer Win. W. Green. Respectfully subrui.tted, /s/ F. W. Hayball, Secretary,. City of Redding Planning Commission. , - . � � sk � �k �k � �k �X � �k �t =� � �'x and after a short discussion a motion was made by Couneilman Buchea, and seconded by Councilman Anthony, that; the tentatiye �maps of the Nob Hill Subdivision, Second Addition, be approved. On roll call voting was as follo�rs; Ayes: Councilmen; Anthony, Buchea and Swarts. . Noes: Councilr�en; Nane. _ � Absent: Councilmen: Andersor� and NTorrison. tl ANDERSON CURB � NOB HILL SUBDIVISION ONLY� � The following letter was received from the City of Redding Planning Commission; . � July 7, 19�9 . TO THE HONORABLE NIAYOR AT�1D . MENtBERS. OF THE_ CITY COUNCIL - . Gentlemen: . , Following is an excerpt from the minutes of the regular meeting of .the Planning Commission June 27, 1949: . , �? . ��'�',��..,� t'Mr. Clair Hi11 appeared before the Commission request- ing a variatiari from the present method of installing sidewalks and curbs, and requested permission to use the '�Andersont' curb, adjacent to a 5 ft. sidewalk throughout the Nob Hill Subdivision. After discussion it was regularly moved bp Commissioner Peck, seconded by Commissioner OtBrien, that this Commission recommend to the City Council to perr�it a 5 ft. sidewalk adjoining r'Anderson Curb" as per drawing submitted throughout Nob Hill Subdivision only. The vote was as foll.ows; � Ayes: Commissioners: Cibula, Eastlund, OtBrien and Peck. TJoes: Commissioners: None. Absent: Commissioners; �aton and Given,t7 Respectfully sub�.i.tted, /s/ F.�J.Hayball, Secretary City .of Redding Planning . - Co�mission � i= i� � m � %x r � � � � �i � � and after discussing this variatxon_ from the. present method of installing sidewalks and curbs, a motion was ma.de by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Buchea, that _permission be granted to use the Anderson Curb throughout the Nob Hill Subdivision only. On roll call voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Anthony, Buchea and Swarts. Noes: Councilment N�ne, Absentt Councilmeno Anderson and Morrison. CASY OfBRIEN The following letter was received from City Engineer �^�m. Green re- • garding the cement foundations at his warehouse near California and Trinity Streets: July 1$, 19�+9 Mr. Philip Va. Storm , City Manager - Dear Sir: It has come to my attention that NTr. Casy 0'Brien is building heavy concrete walls on city property on and near Short Street, between� California Street and the railroad ' right of way. � It is my opinion that these i�ralls are entirely upon city property, and that a1l� building thereon shoizld be stopped at once and until the question of ownership is � settled. This matter is urgent, as the concrete is now being poured. . ftespectfully submitted, �s� Wm. �. Green, City Engineer • � �: 7C �C ry :jC ?�C `1iC %r %c �� h` i` � 1� . , after which a motion was made by Councilman Buchea, seconded by . Councilman Anthony, that Mr. OfBrien be notified that he is on city property, also, the matter be referred to the City Attorney. On roll call voting was as followst Ayes: Councilmen; Anthony, Buchea and Swarts. Noes: Councilmen; NOne. Absent: Councilmen; Anderson and M orrison. NIARINE GORPS LEAGU� The following letter was received by City P!IIanager Storr�; -_____ __ __ ____ _ _ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE �� Redding, Calif. June 22, 1949 Redding City Council City Hall , Redding, California Attentione I�Ir. Phil Storm Request for Block 5 Adjoining Pleasant . Street in the :Sh.asta View Sub Division:. Detailed Description enclosed. Gentlemena � ' The T�Ia.rine Corps Lea�ue would izke to have this property for the site of a clubliouse. It ti�rould be available for our Auxiliary, junior groups which we may sponsor, as well as other Service groups. This building� would be an architectural asset, and we hope to maintain it in the highest traditions of the- Corps. To acquaint you with our aims and ideals as contained in .the preamble of our constitution; we the Marines, the_ Reserve- Marines and ex-Marines, are known as the Marine Corps League, Inc. which is the only Veteran�s organization chartered by act of Con- gress who submit an annual report of proeeedings_ and activi- ties with complete �financiai report. Our organization works to protect and advance the welfare of wounded and disabled ��Iarines and their dependents, and to further the best interes�s of community, state and nation. , , We will appreciate your consideration of this petition. Very truly yours, � �s/ L, P. N�ichener, Commandant, Redding Det. /s/ Edward Vo Lathrop, Adj . � Paymaster � �s� Jack E. Cook, Commdt. , Dept. of Calif. - LOCATION - Block 5 : joining Pleasant and Placer St,reets of the Shasta View Sub Division that is filed for record . , July lOth, lg$$ in' book. of old plots at page 13 ftecords of Shasta County, California� ' , �x � � � r �� m �, � � � � � after which there being rio objection, ��Iayor 5warts referred this request to the Park Committee, who would make a report at_the next meeting, . The letter was placed on file. . STONE 8c YOUNGBERG INVESTMENT- SECURITIES The following letter was received from Stone and Youngberg; July 15,. 1949 To The Honorable The �City Council of Redding, Galifornia � � Gentlemen; Last March we wrote you requesting your support of Senate Bill No. $51 by� Senator Earl D. .,Desmond t-o �"eriact legislation to per- mit the issua:nce of revenue .b�onds to finance municipal water systems. � �'��f- This bill finally passed the. legislature and now only needs the signature of the Governor -to become the law. A communica- tion from you to the Governor reques�ing him to sign S.B. $51 will be most�helpful. / So many cities desired this legislation that the I,eague of California Cities officially endorsed the proposal. Please accept our appreciation of your help. Too much credit cannot be given the League and their efficient, experienced legisla- tive staff for the. _ultimate passage of this proposed law. Without the sponsorship of Senator Desmond it is doubtful if � the bill would have moved out of committee in the Assembly. His wholehearted efforts plus his statesmanship and 'tknow how't developed during a si�een year career in the Legislature _ finally resulted favorably. It was a difficult task, and � all of us interested in revenue bond financing of water sys- tems owe him a debt of gratitude, V�ie �u�ggest the bill be commonly referred to as the �tDesmond Amendmentt' as a tribute to his effort. _ - Under the terms of the Des�nond Amendment, any incorporated city may issue- revenue bonds to acquire (purchase by negotiation or by condemnation) , construct,. extend, improve �or' repair a municipal water systsm. These revenue bonds are authorized by a simple majority vote. As you knaw, our firm had this act introduced, and we were constantly in Sacramento- to aid in its passage. Other bills our firm initiated and handled during the 19�.9 session were; S.B. 592 by Senators Jespersen and Dillinger to authorize revenue bonds to be issued to finance off . street parki.ng facilities. S.CeA. 33 to set aside the MS�eci�.l fund doctrine" and allow the existing income of parking meters to be� pledged as security f,or. revenue bonds to finance new or additional municipal parking f�acilities. This constitutional amendment must be approved by - the� voters at the• ne�ct general election to become effective. S.B. 1252 by Senator Keating making technical changes experience has shown desirable in the ��Sanitation and Sewer Revenue Bond Act of 1941". Incidentally, the 191�1 Act was drawn and enacted-through our efforts. Our firm has a Municipal Financial Consultant Department avail- able to serve cities, districts or counties in -a professional, advisory capacity. We make the necessary economic and financial studies that should be a basic part of any municipal improvement program. They are necessary in order to develop a sound financing plan. Our data- is an aid in elections. We also pre- pare a bond prospectus properly describing the bonds to be sold, etc. This prospectus is mailed by the eity with the Notice of Sale to all potential bidders and usually results in more and better bids being received. � The economic and financial factors in municipal financing are the ones that result in savings to taxpayers or utility users. Our work does not overlap the engineering or legal work. It spreads the costs �vith fairness and equity to all concerned. It means efficiency in finaneing with substantial savings in interest cost. This Municipal Consultant Service has proved of value whenever used. It can be of particular value to �cities proposin� to issue reveriu� bonds to finance water, sewer or off street parkin� projects. � ��'� We hope your city will bear us -in mind as pioneers in California both in� revenue bond financing legislation and in offering a Consulting Financial Service to governmental entities. Yours very trYuly, ' �STONE & YOUI�GBERG �s/ J. C . Youngberg . . , �T 1 �r M M M � ��' %i� M � M � 'r � , i.r. t � � � No action was taken by the �City Council. The �matter was laid over until the next meeting. Letter was placed on file. _ . T�tR. BRODERICK HASKELL - _ � N�r. Haskell- spoke��regardiiig the budge`t �fo'r 1949-50� stating her thought� some reduction could be made iri'-tfie-budget' for the� fiscaT year� by "' placing street construction and equip,ment out on. bids, also {tha.t.j ,, assessments could be lower.ed,_�saving�tax�paperst_money.. : �5ome _large. _.___ e�cpenses could be spread over several years. COUNCIL��lAN ANTHONY . ' � . . �� . . -- - ' ' -`: . .. . . . , . , . - Councilman Anthony. stated he_ thought assessments could be lowered or a saving could be �made�to �taxpayers by a reduction in electricity. No action was taken. RECORD-SEARCHL-IGHT _ � . .. . 1 . . . � ♦ . % t. • . • �t'he following letter was received: from the Record-Searchligr;t ` �� newspaper and placed on file: = � - - -� _ . , � - , . . duly 11, 1q49. � . i�ir. B. E. Gilmore, �City Clerk • � � � - � �� - . City of Redding City Hal'1: _ : , � . f - : � . kedding, Calif ornia - � .. -� � �� : . Dear Mr: Gil-more: - � � - - - • - � - The legal advertising rate for the Cityts fiscal year : July 1, 194g - June. 30, 19��0 will remain the. same as 19'1��; that- is; legal-adverti�sing1in the: Record-Searchlight, a daily��newspaper, 66¢ -per legal � square for the first inser- tion and 41�� per legal square for each subsequent irisertion. For legal advertising in the Shasta Courier, a weekly newspaper, aa-rate� of� 'S0� per legal square for the first insertion and 40� per legal square for each subsequent insertion. We trust this. meets with your approval. , . . , � ,..; . ... . ,�.. ., _ , � , ... � , y . . . , ._ , , .. _ . , . - . . .,._ , � . . �, , . .. ... . . . , , , . Very�-truly yours-, . , : .. ._ �, _. .. . �� A . .. . �� . . :. . .,: .. ., . �s/�-�Harry- 0. 'Bostwi•ck;..�Jr� . . _ , . �� . .. , . . :..�. . . . - Business I�Ianager�• � '�`� �F =r %'F ='F =ti =�� %� �'F '� �� `�'c �"'r m STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE . _ ._ .__ _ �. r - -..� _ _' _ - ._. A motior. was m.ade by 'Councilman� Anthory; and seconded by-�Councilman- �� Buchea, that the f'ollowing bi11 be paid; e • .�. , � , � .. f. . . . � . , � z .>., .>. , , - - —.. . . . ' - � State� Compensation% Insurance -Fund � � �4351.6$ � - . . .. -� , , . , - - � _ _ . and on roll call voting was as follows: . Ayes: Couricilmen: Anthony, Buchea and Swartse .___._ _.___�_... ___ .w .., . Noes: Councilmen:. I�1one. . Absent; �"Councilinen�;� '=Ariderson��and��Mo�rrison -•� - •- �� - � ;. � " . ,�.. ', ' ; , . . . � ... �s . • . ., • .i � i . .�. � , i . r _, . .. . . _ _ No further business the meeting was adjourned. � ^ � APPROVED; , . . ATTEST; Ma.yor of the City of .Red ing �t y e � ,� ��;c:�, �-��