HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1947-11-17, ` � ^5� :� �GULAR i�dEETING, CITY COUAICIL
�,`- "-' Council Chambers, City 1-1a11
8:U0 P.Iu1., Nov. 17, 1947
The meeting was called to or�er by ivlayor Anderson. On roll-call the follow-
ing CounciLnen tivere present: Bucl-iea, Dunlap, �warts and Anderson. Council-
man Berner was absent.
�tinutes of tYie previous neeting were approved as read.
PLAIVNING CO�v1i�IISSION 1�IEI�B��?.S:
by the P�^iayor
Appointe�ent�of Alvin Ci�ula to the City P���ning Cornrnission, term to expire
March 5, 19�.9; ar►d J. A. Given, term to expire i�iarch 5, 1951; �r�s ratified
byx� motion of Counci]rnan Buchea, seconded by Councilman Dunlap. Voting:
Ayes: Councilmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and Anderson.
Noes: Councilrnen: None
Absent: Councilman Berner.
CITY COURT REPORT:
City Judge tvi.P. Howard present�a repor.t on tlie last fiscal year for the City
Court. �
FR��NDSHIP T�hIN:
Ma.yor Anderson expressed the City's appreciation to �he people who contributed
toward success of the Friendship Train.
YELLOW Ct�B 1�TES:
The �it,y Council approved application of �%harles Bull, owner and op�rator of the
Yellow Csb �ompany for increase in cab rates and ordered an �rdinance be drawn
up to allow said incr.ease, and also al�_owance for• rates to be :changed hereafter.
by Resolution,
PETITION TO CUI�TIIvUE ALLEY BET6V�EN PAIZKVITtY �,VE AND STt�T��. STRE�T:
Charles Akard presented a petition to the �%it,y �ouncil asking that th'e alley
running East and West between Parkview avenue and State Street be continued •
thru a tract of �l�Zhd now beirig built up to connect with accontinuation of
State Street. This arill insure tletter drainage in that vicinity. The Street
Committe�, City "'anager and �ity Engineer to investigate the matter.
PLAT - 6"d00DS SUBDIVISION:
� �lat of the proposed Sunset Terrace Unit #1 of the 4Yoods Subdivision �as����
pres��h�e_d to the �ity Council by �ivil Engineer J. H. Larkin for i�ir. T, Fz� dVoods.
Councilraan Buchea, moved, seconded by Councilman Dunlap that the plat is accept-
able to the �ity �ouncil�and will be accepted as sogn as the Woot�s property
is legally annexed to the City of Reddi.:�g. Voting:
Ayes: $ouncilm.en: Buchea, �unlap, Sw�rts and Anderson.
Noes: Cour,cilraen: None
Absent: Councilmen: Berner
RESOLUTION #1509: Issuance of C of R 19�+7 ImProvement Bonds:
Councilrnan Dunlap moved, seconded.:by �ounciLnan Buchea to adopt Resalution No
1509 esi;ablishing a prograri,for issuance of the�ity of Redding 1947 lmprove-
ment Bonds. Voting: .
Ayes: Councilmen: Buchea, llunlap, Swarts and Anderson.
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent: Councilman Berner.
ANNEXATION OF I;ITY-OWNED. PtZOPERTY IN TH�COUIJ`I'Y: .
Councilnian Dun.lap moved, seconded by Councilman Swarts to authorize the
B�iayor to gi�.re theCity Atty authority to petition the Cout�y Board of Super-
visors to allow annexation of �ity-owned property in the County: namely,
Pa�k land north of the Sacramento Hiver Bridge and City land in use by the
Water llepartment. Voting:
Ayes: Councilmen: �uchea, Dunlap, Swarts and tinderson
Noes: Cour;cilliien: None
Absent: Counci]laan Berner
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R�SOLUTION N0. �TS�:.O�i� Intention to Annex:
i CounciLnan Buchea moved, seconded by Councilruan Swarts to adopt Reso. #1510
of int�ntion to annex T. R. Woods, Louisa Hoff and Orr. �I. Chenowcth property
I to the City of Reddmng. Hearing for same_set for i�onday Dec. 15, lyl�7. Voting:
� Ayes: Councilmen: Bttch�a, Dunlap, Swarts and Anderson,
Noes: Councilm�n: PJone
Absent: Councilmen: Berner.
� DE�;D TO KIWAINIS CLUB:
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Councilman Swarts moved, second�d by Councilman Buchea to authorize the �a.yor
to execute a deed of property to the Kiwanis_ Club.to be delivered on receipt
of sum of �25.00. Voting:
Ayes: Counci].men: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and Anflerson
Noes: Councilmen: None
� Absent: Councilman Berner
ORDINAPICL N0. 353: SEV�'�GE R�NT�L CHARGE:
� City Council.heard second reading of.Ordinance No. 353, re: Sewage Sys�em Use
' Charge. Councilman Buchea moved, seconded by CounciLrian Dunlap that Ordinance
No. 353 be adopted and ordered same to be published. Voting:
, Ayes: Cour_cilmen: Buchea, Duhlap, Swarts and Hnderson.
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent: Councilmen: Berner,
STATE OF CALIF. DEPARTIvg+�TT UF FtINANCE:
Councilman Dunlap moved, seconded by Councilman Buchea that the application
to the State ofCalif or nia Departr_�ent of Finance for R�W funds be withdrawn
so that it ma.y be transferred to Planning. Voting:
Ayes: Councilmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and Anderson
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent: Councilman�:�Berner.
RFSOLUTIOPI N0. 1511:
Councilman Swar�s moved, seconded by Councilman }3uch�a to adopt Reso. #1511
to apply fo r Stateof California Planning Funds, naming City Manager Storm
as agent for the City of Redding. Votir�:
Ayes: Councilmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and Anderson.
Noes: Counci7men: None
Absent: Councilmen; Berner
PROCEED 'o'VITH CpP,iCELLATION OF COUNTY ASS��S�ENT;
Counci].man Buchea moved, seconded by Councilman Swarts that the Mayor and
the Ctty Atty be authorized to proceed with necessary steps toward cancellation
of certain county assmt of City property. Voting:
Ayes: Councilrnen: Buchea, Dunlap}� Swarts and Anderson.
Noes: Councilrnen: None
Absent: Councilman Berner
PAY}J�NT
SIDEidrTALK, CURB & GUTTER ACCOUNT/RETURNID:
�.'he Cit,y Council approveid return of payment of Sid��walk, Curb and gutter A�C
to R.A. �nd G. E. No�ell, 2331 Shasta Street, Redding and asked the City Atty
to look into f'efund of any other payrnents on agree�nents which cannot be full—
filled.
RESuLUTION N0. 1512. STATE OF CALIF. 1/4 CEP1T GAS TkX:
Councilman Dunlap moved, seconded by Councilman Swarts to adopt Reso. No.
1512 adopting 1�4¢ Gas Tax Agreement. Voting:
Ayes: Courici lmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and Anderson.
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent: Councilm�a Berner
FIRE DEEARZ'M�1T LOSS AT SHASTA BOX COMPANY:
Councilman Swarts moved, seconded by Councilr:�an Buchea to approve adjustment
of Fire Loss�, September 1947 at Shasta Box Co., in the sum of �1501�.14. Vote�:
Ayes: Councilmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and Anderson.
� Noes: Councilmen: None
� Absent: Councilman Berner,
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CONTRACT VdITH DOW Cf�iF��ICAL CGMI'ANY: �
Counci.lman Dunlap moved, seconded by Councilman Buchea to aulborize t�e. City �dgr
� to sign a contract with the Dow Ctiemical Company for 194g. Voting:
Ayes: Councilmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and l�nderson
Noes: Counci7men: None
Absent� Councilmen: Berner
ADUERTISE FOR St'JITCHE�, ELECTRICAL D}��PART�EPIT:
CounciLnan Dunia.p moved, seconded by CounciLnan Buchea to authorize ac�v�rt;ising
for bids for two disconnecting switches for the Electrical Department inthe
approximate sum of $15;000.00. To be advertised in accordance with specific-
ations supplied by the head of the Electrical Depa.�trnent. Voting:
Ayes: Ccuncilmen: Buche�, Dunlsp, Swarts and Anderson
Noes: Councilmen; None
Absent: Councilman Berner.
�DVF.RTISE FOR CARLOAD OF POLES FOR ELECTRICAL DEPART1�EPdT: � �
Councilman Dunlap moved, seconded by Councilman Buchea to authorize ada��tise
for bids fo.r carload of poles in accordance with speci�ications in accordance
with specifications to be supr,lied by head of the Electrical lle�rtment. Votir�:
Ayesi Councilrnen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and tinderson.
Noes: Councilmen: None "
Absent: Counci Lnen: Berner
AGCK �R SEAPLi�NE• .
Cit y Coizncil asked tY�e City Manager to check saftey factors and .cost before
permitting an individual to dock a seaplane on the Sacrainento River.� tibcuse
�st.y.:��acilities.
PARK LAD?DSCAPE ARCHITECT:
City �ianager Storm was asked to check cost of hiring a landscape arch�tect
for t,he North City Park.
�EV�r R SYS'!`E�:
Councilman Buchea moved, seconded by Counci].r.ian Dunlap to au'�ho�ize the City
�anager to put in a stub sewer line on a menhol� in new outfall sewer on
Cypress Ave. which will �:a�er be connected with the outfall sewer from the
�arden Subdivision. VotinP:
Ayes: Councilmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and Anderson.
No�s: Councilmen: None �
Absent: Councilmen: Berner
TO ALL�1W VE�EHANS' EX��TIONS ON T�CES: �
Councilman Dunlap moved, seconded by Counci7:man �3uchea to allow the following
Veterans' �c.emptions on the 1947 Tax Ro�l; �aiui3it�on and I�IcPhee the sum of
_�1000.00 assessed val;on Nock Meadows, lLot one, Block four. John E�ward Bos-
�i�ve�.�. the sum of �200.00 assessed val, on Greenwood Hei�hts Subdivision, Lot
1�, �lock four. Voting:
Ayes: . Councilmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts and Anderso�.
No�s: CounciLnen: 1Vone , , �
Absent�� Councilmen: Berner.
PLANNIPJG COIv�MISSIUN RECONiMEND�TIONS: -
Cour,cilrnan Buchea moved, s econdeel by CouncilYnan llunlap to approve tfie� "
following City Planning Coaunission recoirunendations:
1. that the new street accepted from the Redding Elem�ta�y School District
in tY�e Kutras Tract be known as Sequoia Street.
2• ��t�� ��''0�a��a��� ��g��n`�'e��vuT����by'� two single fa�mily dwellings might be
erected on N 522 ft of lot 7, block 7, Breslauer's Add to Reciding as requested
by Fred Piperrio. . ._ .
3. that the Street corrunonly known as Freebridge Street, but named Frost Street �
� be renamed as Freebridge Street.� Voting:
Aves: Councilmen: Buchea, Dunlap, Swarts a nd Anderso n
Noes: Councilmeni None �
Absent: Cour..ciLnen: Berner.
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