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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1944-11-06 � , / , - Regular IVieeting CQouncil Chambersr t ��<i ` U:�� PoM�� NOY• l7y 1.9�." a . ... ',ea`�� . Iti�ee.ting cvas called to order by �'iayor Ihznlap On roll call the following were present: Brennan, Buchea, Gron�oldt and Dunlap �Zr. �nderson appeared after roll call. , P�inutes of tne previous meeting were approved as read, 1/�,. Cent �s Tax A�reemant 1l4r. Richard A. Tremper, of the� Division of HigYiways appeare� �o iriqiiire�=�abofi� , a 1/t�. Cent ^�as Tag Agree�ent c�ith the State. Nra Brennan marye a motion and � ��re Gron�aoldt seconded to adopt Resolution Noa 1�0$ accepting 1/4 Cent Gas Tax �greement. . Gn roll call voting was as follows: � �1yes� �nderson, Brennan, Buchea, Gronwoldt and Dunlap Noes� None Absent' None Fire Bepartment � Pmmper En�ine Bids were opened on the new 1250 �allon per minute Pumper Eire �ngine. One bid �vas submitted; that of the _4�erican LaFrance Foamite Corporation for �14,250v00 less 2 o cash discoiii��t'�aPter thirty days of delivery and approvaZ � of the Boarcl oP Fire Underwriters. Enclosed witn- .bid �as their Bid Bond of fifteen hundred dollars. The Council expressed a.�iisn to' tr�ke advanta�e of the 2{ eash discount rather than sign a leased contract. Represantative of the Company said that it woulc: take about six znonths to make. delieery. " l��r. �rer�nan make the motion and �:ir. Bucne� seconc�ed it tnat the Council accept the bid of the �nerican LaF'rance Foamite Corporation,� Elxnir�,, New �York Por the ne� - pumper, iP bid is in accordance �vith specificationso�::�Passedc:by the foll��i�-vot�:: ��yes: Ande.rson, Brennan, Buchea, Gron�,voldt and I}unlap M Noes: Tvone � � , �bsent� None - - South �A,arret Street I�ater �ctension � Bids ticere on�nad on th� Construction of' t�h�� h�unicipal T�'�ater Syste� �tension, using approx. 6700 feet of ten inch pipe, etc. . . Bidaing «as as follo�rs.: l. i�. V. Stuts_:an, Union ��elding ti�lorks, Stockton, C�.lif. l�,p?�.�5 2. �. �'o Van Valkanbur5h, Sacrarnento, Ca�if. 11,0� .50 3. �aerinr•��athe:r.s�.�:°�:.c��::..oL South 5an Francisco, Calif. 11,96 .00 4 K. R. C. , Gor�structio� Co1 , . �erkeley, Calif. � 18,08�.50 5. Un�ergroune Construction Co., Oakland, CaliP. lc�,'j'�j.00 T•JIr. T�ewton, City �ttorney, was of the opinion t;hat it wauld be advisable for the City to sign aareements with consumers bePore accepting a bid� Pz��r. Brennan made � " - a motion, seconded by Buchea t?at I�7r. Fearl, �it�,T �nginezr, study bids ar_d make a report �,o the �ouneil as to �v2�ieh is lowest r�sponsible bidder, and return � bid boa� of the tvve hignest bidders. Votir.g was as folloens: Ayes: �rennan, Buchea, Gronwoldt _and Dunlap. �=r. =�naerson Passed. , Noe s: i10 r�e . Absent: None Report froni Auditor Letter and re��rt fro�n Au�itor, Thos a. Wood �as read by CounciL�en. ��=_r��':.::;i e : Grigin�:� �oY° :f�:les �n Cierk°s office snd six copies, one for each Cot�ncilz�a�a: arui on_e for the press �ras included; containing ,report oP �vork on �udit to date, � and report on progress on Utilities billin� and bookeeping set-up. . City Attorney-Collector-Delinquent _Utilit� Bills � ��r. Buchea rr��e tr_e motion seconded by i�1.r. B�ennan t�.at all bills that cannot be collected b�Ti�eneral 0="fice Staff including delinquent bills bs turned over to the City rlttorney for collec;�ion. On roll call, votin� was as follotvs: . Ayes: Anderson, Brenran, BueYiea, Gronwolc�t �tn� Dunlap � Ness: None� ' kbserit: None - - � � ��''� . , �r:�;. - r�'-' .,;4,� TvTiss Phel�s presented a report on delinquent Utility� bills over �100a00 in � , ars�cunt, and currenl; billing �igures . -She also ��:ve a report on outstanding balances inclur;ir� closin� -tiills uripAid back to .ye4r. 1940-t�1.. During discussion �;,;�� the Council decided t�at PTir. �ic1c shoulci have .�, list of .the.::iznpaid:;clo:s:iiigs„_in case.:th�.t.;.�he,might reeognize any of these �arties in ma�cir�g ne�r sets. �he C�,ty Attorney reported tl�.t he WOLll� Y1t1V8 Hulas and Regulations regulating � �tility �Ervices ready �for tx�e ne�-rt Council tueeti�zg. - =Anp3ovees�'�: �Bonds The question,.of �onds f°or City F�nployees camo up, and Iti�r. Brennan r��de motion � �• ssconded by gnderson that thQ, City Attorney check up _on E�r�ployees' Bonds and j � provide the� �s prescribed by l�a�. �Voti_�� was as follows: , ��;e s: :And�rson, Brennaxi, Buchea, Gronwoldt an@ Dunlap � Noes� N�ne � . . �bsent� None � • c Gompensation �or Election Officels 14�otion vaas made by Gronwo]�t 'an:d �econded by Anderson to pay officers on the �pecial �lection :=��_�--.�:��o= oe held on November 7th, 19� the sum of � � �4.00 per day. . • Airdrome. Bai�ber Base . , � 9 letter dated October 2b, 19[}�. from. Henry Ce V9oodr�un and James Faoa�ver, • • � ap�lying for m�r�ement or Zease of Boi7ber Base •Air Field w�nieh -is to be � tuaand over to the aounty �nd city after the war is over, v�ra.s reado Nir, . Groneaoldt made a motion seconded by I�r. Buchea for the Council to go on � record te. �1ve i�oodrum and Fawver first consideration as oper�tors of the �irporty �vhen and if the gover�nent relinquishes it to the city and eountyo This passed by una�imous.votee � � . License Agreement of S. Pe - with Cit y of Reddin� . il�otion �ras made by Buchea and seconded by Brennan to adopt �esolution I�oo� --� authoriz�ng execution of License Agreeme.nt with Southern Pacific Compar�y or an undergrade ten inch� diameter water main�'appurtenances. , �yes: �rennan Buchea, Grendwoldt , and Dunlap . oes� c Absent: 1�one � D�Ir�, Ana�rso;n passed Postv�far Planning - Mre Ne�rton, City �tty, had communieation f'rom the Le�ue of California � B�unicipalities urging.cities ;to get ready .for Post Lrar Planning, • • . . He also had received notice from the Di�ector of Finan.ce of California . . . that no application forms for the �itg to �ign to �et .it°s share of State �lznds ,- had been approved, Hoavevcr, :when the City did make .an application it .�ould . . be necessary to present prelim=inary plax� and estimates as of part of the . applicatione , Electricty at Cost I��r, Ne.wton, City Atty, read a letter si�ned by Mr, Byxbe of the Buresuof Reclamation in response to a_lstter he had �rritten to L�re Carey, The letter stated �hat the Bureau of Reclamation �vould submit a con�ract to the city for furnishing electrical �ov�er durin; the caeek commencing Nov, 6, l;�L�., ' �ivilian DePense �re Anderson �aade a motion seconded by �'�r. Buchea adopting Resolution No. 1312 authorizing Bernard E. Gilmo re, Clerk of' tha City of' �edding, as representive to sign applications on behal� of the City o f Redding for allocaion .of funds . Por Civilian Defense Control Gentere This was �assed �by unanimous �vote. �dre dnderson made a motion seconded by TdIr. �.ichea adopting Resolution No� ` authoriz�ng Clerk of theCity of Redding, as representative, to sign applications . - on behald of the City of Reading for allocat ion of_ funds for Ci:vilian DePense Control Center, This tivas passed by unanimous vote. Al.arm System-Colur.nbia Construction Co. ' It �aas reported that theColume.,,ia Construction Co. were avilling to pay for the labor on .installtion of an alarm system for their fire p�otectiono D�.re G�nd�o�t made a motion secondea by Nir. Brennan to furnish material on install�tion of �he fir�e alarm n$t exceed �1��v00. gn ��� �1Duh�,��ollovoin� vote was m.ade: yes: ndersan., rer�nan, Buc a, Gr nvao �bsent: None / Noes: None , � i y y� � . - i-i.%, . .._�.�.. �.,.�._ ,a... �. � f�"°.�r_i ... ..... -..'..���%a !`�'l;,Lt.. ' ' • ' _ ...�.,.�:1_' .._�._.. ..a. 'y � , � �y . . ;5.~�. . ... Y:f� �b't'Y � Termination of VUeather Bttreau "e-� _ I�r. Ne�ton presented notice of.' Termination of �reement dated Octe 6, T9L�.1 covering o�ice, roof �raund space at Benton� Airport, Redding, California, � eff'ective as of act. �, 19t�1}., with letter of appreciation af cooperation - durin; occupancye � � � � ' � �� �Zation was made by Gron�oldt and seconded by Brennan to pay the monthly � - hills as audited: Passed by unanunous�voteo �, N�otion was made to adjourn_meeting to. `rhursday.,.November 9, 1944 at 8:00 ' P. �., Passed by un�nimous voteo . . � � _ , Ad journed Iv�e�t ing � , Cpouncil Chambers ` . . ' . . : i .•.: ' , R " '. . U�:�� .P;y'''';:iti'�:�; 1VOVo J9 1'�,�. . . b�ee.ting was call.ed to order by Nlayor Dunlap. On roll .call the following �rere present: Anderson, Brenn�n, Buchea , �rmnvaoldt and Dunlap. Alarm System - Coiumbia '�onstruction Co._ I4�ir.. Brenr.an made the motion, _seconded by Anderson to rescind motion of Novo 6, � l�jt�., re�arding fire alarm system ,to be inst411ed at Columbia Construetion �o. �'assed by unanimous vote. � iyir. Anderson r,lade motion, seconded by Z�`Ir. Brennan that alarm hox should, be installed by the City of Redding if it is put at Kutras Corner or in such a place that it might serve a community. No provisions �ere made for cost oP system if it is put on Columbia Constructio�a pro�aerty. Voting �ras a s follows: Ayes: Anderson, Brennan, BucY:ea,Gronwoldt and �unlap. I+Toe s: None ' �bsent: None Utilities Collector T,'ir. Ne4aton, quoting his opinion of law,'�-states: that no vacancy in the office as Collector for IItilities eaists; that it euould be necessary for Board to take � � action to relieve officer; and that salary is to be paid until office is termi- nated; that City Clerk is �x-�fficio Assessor and that office is terminated only after 3 consecutive manths of absenee .for �reasons other than illnesso ' Brennan made a motion, seconded by $uchaa to terminate the services of Bernard �. Gilraore with t�ze City of Redding in all positions to 'which he now,holds �ppaintments, and ta be ePfeetive as of this date. �oting was �s follows: Ayes� � ��nderson, Brennan, Buchea, Gronwoldt �nd Dunlap � � Noes: None , Absent: None � �lood as Collector - recommendations Upon considering himself ready to turn over his ciuties as Collector ancl , �`=ccor�rit�nt for the Utilities, �'Ir. 4�ood made��::�he followin� recor:�r,ienc3ations: le that T�Tiss �'helps is'abls .to c�rry on as head Cashier and �ff ice T�jan�.g�r 2. that �!yr. Riley be mac�e a Special Collector of past due and�:�de�:inquent accounts. 3. that the services of an outside accountant be obtained to check recor�is and to make. a report to the Council each month. • �.. to create a ��ecial Co.�iittee or. Utilities. � �j. to give Supexintendents of t he Utilities access to utility accounts, and to ,make outside colleetions whenever they de�� it a�.visable. � f � �� - Discussion ensued as to Ialr. Riley's duties .a.s Business License Collector and _ Special Utility Collector of past dae and�:�delinquent accounts, and to render such � �eneral assistarlce ��hich time �vould permit. he woulc� be respon�ible for accounts and to t�e Councilo � Then it vaas decicied that Co7nmittees should nake reo lar monthly reports; and to ' �ave' t�e secoud Council meetin� of tlie month set aside for Depar.tment heads to make their monthiy reports. - � � ' � . �.: S. Bis�iop - Accountant �r. �. T. Bishop appeared before Council to �iscuss duties as �ccountant of - Utilities fo.r City of Reddin�, and reports �ah-i'eh:?�ould be made to the Council monthly. Irlr, Buchea made a motion, seconded by Brennan ta employ l�Ir. Bishop � "�� , ••�`�� at rate of"��2.50 per hour fo� �ime:sp�nt a:nu:,th��Hti�i�y �ep�rt�2nts �o���al�ericd �- p�tt�c�..moriths. On roll call, votin� wras as follows: � ��yes� �nderson, Brennan, Buchea, Gronwoldt _and Dunlap. Noes: �done �bsant: None ` � Appbints�ent�Lof.�a head c�.shier and of'f'i ce manager was held"over to a later date. 'Special Trust �ccount for � , Utility Deposits � T:Ire �nderson made motion, seconded by Gronv�oldt to adopt Resolution T�l�,].4 � 'r stt3:blishing Rules and Regul.ations fbr. Deposits paid by �onsuners to secure Utility Service:' This c�ea�es�a�saparate ba�k account for consumer's t doposits, t�king tY�e� out of the F?en lar collection receiptso To Purchase Utility- Billin� Niachine . - I}1Ir. Gr.onwoldt made motion, seconded by �uchea to'�idopt'=�Resolution � l�T� xuthorizing: t�e I'urehase of an Utility Billing Ntacnine and Authorizing �xecution of t�.�reement for Purcha�of Samee , � Furchase price is to be �3200.00 minus discounteof 10%, plus sales t�x. Voting �ras a follows: � . Ayes: Anderson, Brennan, Buchea, Gron�oldt and Dunlap ' Noes� None ' - . �bse nt: No ne � � � . � Collectar-Accountant � Durin� di�scu�sion.�r. �N od CPlle�tor �veAau��or�i�t or u�}li�y it sa�s " sugg�ste �.n verlf'red �ha� o era ors y �o co ec �ccoun s . when cutt.in� ofP services, �nd d�� to the faet that no great amounts of money �ould be involved; no bonds be necessary;. that the utilities had p�g�� been charged wi:ts� rental or heat an� lighting ana that such � ' Rould be done from July .1, 19L}t�; tYiat equipment rerital should be charged bet:veen �epartments; t he forenamed char�es would be in leiu of taxes; . tha.t utility bills to City �epartments have not been properly ap�roved, that bills should �o to various department heads,for ap�roval; that amount budgeted in Shop �lznd intended to repair Stre�t Department equip- � ment should be in Street Department Budget. � Post ��ar �'lannin� -Underpass-Gold St. ��ro George PearT, City En�in�er, inquired as to location of surveyfbr - underpass for rost �7ar Planninb program; and Council asked for a fi�ure on the Gold StrQet �crossing. t�lr. �'earl al.so reported that .the Capitel Tractor & Equipment Goo re�rzsentatives for the A.11ia-Chalmers Co. had asked for street grades and bulldozer to rough grade Veda Street between GVillard and Spruce Streets; that �6Q Peet pipe for drain would be needede • This riatter �vas� referred to Phil StorAi, supt of the. Street Department a Meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, 8:00 p.me, Nove 14, 19�. by unanimous vote. ��.d�ouned lti2eetir�g � Council Chambers . 8:00 �.�o NoQe i4, 194�- _ I4ieetix�g was called to order by Niayor Dunlap. On roll call the follovrin� were present; Buchea, Gronr�oldt and Dunlap: Absent: Anderson, Brennan. '�7ater P�ain South 1VIarket Street gtty John Spann �:nd PJIr. Leeper appea�ed before the Council �rith refErence to contract to furnish water just. south of city limits, and tvro �embers of the Council being absent; action v�as continuad unti•1 a later meetingo . Extension of Liberty_ Street Atty R: P. Stimmel and Mr, Harry Glover appeared before the Council to eonsider extension of Liberty Street south to Pine Street, and it was decided to hold action to a later d�.te when there would be a full �ouncil. � Resolution t�1�,16 � Mro Gron�oldt made a notion .seeonded by Buchea to adopt Resolution #i3i6 declaring canvass of returns and result oP s�ecial municipal election held Tu�sday, November 7, 19�.t�, and such matter pertainin� thereto as required by Sections �91g and 9919 of the Election Code of', Califo rnia, relating to • �t��;. - . . . ^�`�� � the special tax measure submitted to t�e voters. The motion vras passed by ' the following vote: _ �yes� �uchea, Gron]dwo7.$�, :nd I?unlap l�fo es; No n� , Absent: �nderson, Brennan � Votin; on proposition "Shall the City eouncil levy and collect for the fiscal year i945-4�', a special property tax of thirty cents (30�) on each One Hundred ' Dollars of tne assessod valuation on p�operty situatedvaithin t he boundaries of t he City of Reddin� to be. us�d to promote recreatien and develop racreational facilities �ithin the City of Reddir� which speci<:1 tax shall be in addition - to the general property tax rate" va�s as follows: 18�2 for and 1000 against• ' This� Rncludes absentees votes. — Resi�nation- Ai1r. GRJood- Collector �. Accountant-Utilities ' \ Mr. Buchea made raotion, seconded by P�4r. Gron�roldt that Mr. :'Jood's resign�tion . as temporary collector and accountant of the IItilities be accepted as ofthis date: Voting was as follo�s: � �A"y"es �ucher�, Gron�oldt, and Dunlap Noes None , �ibserit ?.�derson and Brennan lt�r. Dick-Collector and Accountant of Utilities Mr. Gonwoldt made motion seconded by. Nlr. Buc`�ea tYiat T�Ir. Elbert Dick be , appointed to suc�eQ.d Mr. tiVood as Collector and Accountant of the Utilities, until further order of the Council. This w�s, passed by following vote:- Ayes- Buchea, Gronwoldt and Dunl�p � . Noes;- i�one � � Absent- Ancierson, Brennan. � . Special Collector-Utilities , - Mr. Buchea made rlotion, seconded by I�ir. Gron�r,-oldt that I3. �'. F�iley be ' � apNointed as Special Collector of delinquent utility accounts until further order of Council. Passed by follocving vote:- . - Ay�s- Bucher�, Gron�oldt �nd Dunlap - No es- •No ne . � , Abs�nt- Anderson, Br�nrian. , As there ��as no further business the meeting was adjourned by motion made by Buchea, seeoncled by Gron�roldt and passed bJ unani�ous vote: Ap�roved� Ma yo r ' " 1lssest Bernard �. Gilmore � , City Clerk _ - by �� a� ����� / � Deputy .. � - :