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� City Council, Regular Meeting
Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg.
Redding, California
August 19, 1968 7:00 P. M.
' The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Earl
� 1 Mu rphy.
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" R,everend Robert Balsley, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, offered
the invocation.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Councilman Denny, with
the following Councilmen present: Doherty, Fulton, and Denny.
Absent: Councilmen Chatfield, and Moty
Also present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City Manager and
Purchasing Director Stewart, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director
and P.ersonnel Director Courtney, Public Works Director Arness, �
Planning Director Harris, Airports Manager McCall, Parks Superin-
tendent Blazer, and Deputy City Clerk Richter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
' MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
approving the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, . 1968, as
� mailed to each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNICATIONS
, Certification of Sewage Treatment Plant Operators
In a letter to Council dated August 6th, the Regional Water Quality
' ! Control Board congratulated Messrs. Robert E. Buss and Robert
J. Mackley upon their certification by the California Water Pollution ���;
; � Control Association as Grade 3 5ewage Treatment Plant Operators. ���
� They also congratulated the City of Redding on its selection of people ¢�
' of demonstrated competence for the operation and maintenance of its
wast e water dispos al facilities,
Councilman Denny stated that it is a pleasure to receive such a letter
acknowledging that employees are well qualified for their jobs.
Shasta County Peace Officers Association
In a communication dated August 1, 1968, the 5hasta County Peace
' Officers Association wholeheartedly endorsed the proposal by the
Redding Police Department that the new Redding Civic Auditorium � >�
be.r�a:xned the "Owen T. Lyon Memorial Auditorium" in everlasting / '
memory of Officer "Ted" Lyon, killed in the line of duty during a
gun battle on May 18, 1967.
The._request was referred to the Auditorium Committee for a
recommendation to be made at an early date.
Community Center Building - Naming of
� I Mrs. Margaret B. Eastwood submitted a suggestion that the Community
Center Building to be built at Martin Luther King, Jr. 1Vlemorial Park �/
be named in honor of Mrs. Isaac Lowe whose efforts really "sparked" �/(6f�"
this project.
The following residents of the area objeCted to naming the Park after
Mrs. Lowe: Spencer Reynolds, Leroy Anderson, Byron Robertson
Ceifus Johnson, and Georgia Johnson.
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'. City Attorney Murphy pointed out that Mrs. Eastwood had not pro-
posed changing the name of the entire Park„ but only the Community
Cente r Buil`eling.
Mr. Robertson said he understood the Building was to be given tlie
same name as the Park.
Mr. Johnson objected to the location of the Park and particularly
to the location of the building which he claimed will be five feet
from his bedroom window.
Councilman Denny stated that the minutes will be researched to
determine the action taken in the naming of the Park and Community
C ente r.
The residents were advised that the Mayor will appoint a committee
to handle the cornerstone laying and dedication ceremony. They
were told that City Manager Cowden would advise them prior to
any action by Council to change the name. In answer to an inquiry
from Councilman Denny, the thirty-two residents present indicated
that they do not favor the suggestion made by Mrs. Eastwood.
COLEMAN INN - Report of Activities
A Police Department report of activities at Coleman Inn du-ring the month
of June was filed.
City Attorney Murpizy reviewed the request of citizens to close iColeman
Inn. He said the Mayor had invited the citizens to return in two months
to hear a progress report. -� - � � �- .
Mr. Murphy reported that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board had
sent investigators to gather evidence concerning the case and that an
Accusation listing twenty violations of Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control regulations has been issued and served on the proprietor with
a copy to the City. He advised a hearing will be held within sixty days
by the A B C and the proprietors will either lose their On-sale Beer and
Wine License; the license will be suspended; or they will be acquitted.
� Mrs. Marie Sou�irou, 1801 Linden St. , a resident since 1936 stated that
t�, the area used to be a nice nieghborhood until the bar was permitted at
� Linden St. n�:r Railroad Ave. She said there is now trouble, drunkenness,
noise and destruction of property.
Mrs. Soubirou also stated there is a drainage problem in front of her
house and she requested help from the City. She expressed her thanks
to the City for the Park.
Councilman Denny instructed Director of Public Works Arness to
determine if the City can do anything about the drainage problem.,
Mr. Johnson said the troubles at Coleman Inn are the same as at any
other bar in town, He predicted the Park Facility will cause more
complaints of disturbance and he again requested that the building be
relocated 45 or 50 feet to the west.
Mr. Reynolds said tliis i:s� a.good community with good coope ration between
the white people and the black people. He stated his people need an
outlet for there energy though and if Coleman Inn is closed, they will
establish a similar outlet in some other location. Mr, Coleman has
expressed an interest in moving out of the residential:, area to Railroad
Avenue if he can obtain a loan.
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Councilman Denny said he was pleased to hear the comments; that if
there is a division in the community the Council should be aware of it.
City Attorney Murphy_ restated that the issue is now in the hands of the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control,and is out of Council
ju risdiction.
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of UP-46-.68 by Texaco, Inc.
r �The hour of 7:30 P. M. having arrived, Councilman Denny opened
j the Public Hearing �ori the Appeal of UP-46-68 by Texac.o, Inc, l�fG,��
At the request of Mr. T. B. Corty, Texaco, Inc. , and with the
consent of staff, the public hearing was continued to September
16, 1968 at 7:30 P. M.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
� MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton
ithat Civic Auditorium-Project-Accounts Payable Register No. 5, warrant
Nos. 108, in the amount of $19, 441. 00 and Accounts Payable Register
No. 4, warrant Nos. 4449 to 4744, inclusive, in the amount of $228, 566. 75
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 3, warrant nos. 1728�1 to �U(�
17565, inclusive, salaries in the amount of $85, 225. 56, for the period
July 21, 1968 thru August 3, 1968 be approved. Total $333, 233. 31.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - �:ohe`:rty;�,E�ulton;, a�rid:�.�IDenn.y_; ,
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty
TREASURER'S REPORT
Councilman Doherty, Finance Committee, submitted a report showing ��j
i � Total Treasurer's Accountability for the month ending- July 31, 1968
to be $5, 886, 559. 67.
! � CLAIM FOR DAMP_GES - I�:ST HEARING �
Mr. Lawrence W. Peabody on behalf of Kristin Peabody - Claim filed 8/7/68
MOTiON: Made by Gouncilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that the Claim for Damages filed by Lawrence W�. Peabody on behalf of
Kristin Peabody be referred to the-City Attorney and .to the City Insurance ���
Carrier, and the City Clerk be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda
for the meeting of 5eptember 16, 1�68. The Vote: Unanixnous Ayes
Lou Gerard Motors - Claim filed August 13, 1968
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that the Claim for Damages filed by Lou Gerard Motors be referred to f�3
the City Attorney and to the City Insurance Carrier, and the City Clerk
, be instructed to reset the Claim on the Agenda for the meeting of
� September 16, 1968. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
i C-LAIM FOR DAMAGES - 2aND HEARING
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Paul Jacobsen, Vera Jacobsen,
Richa rd A. Dunba r, No rma Jane Dunba r,
� Sam E. Moore - Claim filed July 8, 1968
� MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Fulton that the Claim for Damages filed by Paul Jacobsen, Vera Jacobsen, ��3
Richard A. Dunbar, Norma Jane Dunbar, and Sam E. Moore on July 8,
1968, be denied and the claimant be advised of this action.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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ORDINANCE NO. 975 - Establishing Speed' Limits
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that full reading of Ordinance No. 975 be waived, and the City Attorney
be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Fulton
� that Ordinance No. 975 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
�j� 1 the City of Redding amending article I, Chapter 18, of the Redding City
Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing section 18-5, pertaining to
Speed Limits.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and Denny '
Noes: Councilmen - None •
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty
Ordinance No. 975 on file in the office of the City Cle rk.
ORDINANCE NO. 976 - Length of Work Week
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman�.Doherty
that full reading of Ordinance No. 976 be waived, and the City Attorney
be instructed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes .
��� MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman FuIton
!-��j that Ordinarice No. 976 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending article I, chapter 2 of the Redding City
Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing section 2-5 and substituting�
therefor a new section 2-5, pertaining to length of work week.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and Denny
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty
Ordinance No. 976 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
COST OF LIVING INCREASE - Retired Employees .
Personnel Director Courtney submitted information re Cost of Living
Increase for retired City of Redding Employees. He advised that cost
of living increases for retired members of the State of California Public
Employees ' Retirement System require legislative approval and that
such increase may be granted only by amendment of the contract with
-3�� the Public Employees!' Retirement System. If approved, the cost will
��°��' be $1 , 040. He stated that the last increase was in 1961. Mr. Courtney
pointed out that there will be an�•:added cost to fund prior service of
present employees who are not yet retired,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that Resolution No. 4116 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding declaring its intention to approve an amendment to
the contract between the City of Redding and the E.oard of Administration
of the Public Employees' Retirement System.
Voting was as follows:
Aye s: Councilmen - Dohe rty, Fulton, and Denny
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty
Resolution No. 4116 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
AWARD OF BID - Special Sanitation Containe rs
Purchasing Director Stewart submitted the analysis and recommendation
of Bid Schedule #460, Special Sanitation Containers which states since the
bid is below the amount budgeted, it is our recommendation that Council
��'��i award the bid to DeWald Fabricators of Fremont, Califcrnia in the grand
total amount of $6, 270. 60. Although proposals inviting bids were sent to
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fi;ve fabricators in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas, only'one
submitted a bid.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
acceptirg the recommendation of the Purchasing Director that Bid Schedule
No. 460 be awarded to De Wald Fabricators in the grand total amount of
$6, 270. 60.
; Voting was as follows:
I I Ayes: Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and Denny
� Noes: Councilmen - None
Abser.t: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty
REZONING - RZ-6-68
Planning Director Harris submitted the recommendation of the Planning ���
Commission that the zoning. on property generally located on West Street
between Placer and Sonoma be changed from "R-4," "R-3, " and "R-1 " to "CO, "
"CO-BR," "R-3;' and "R-3-15. "
With the :approval_of Council, Councilman Denny set the PubTic Hearing on
RZ-6-68 for September 3, 1968 at.8:00 P. M.
PROPOSEID MONORAIL
Planning Director Harris presented the recommendation of the Planning
Commission that,"If and when a monorail concept serving the Civic
Auditorium and other areas, either limited or comprehensive in scope, is
reasonably determined to be both economically and socially feasible, the ����
Planning Commission's present intent would be to recommend to the City
Council that the City cooperate and give encouragement to the project. "
, � Mr. Harris requested that the .proposal be referred to .>:sul�committee on
i transportation of the Citizens Advisory Committee.
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With ;app-roval- :byCouncil, Councilman Denny referred the proposal for
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a monorail to the Citizens Advisor.y Committee, Subcommittee on Trans-
t portatron. .f.or review and recommendation. It was also. requested:that the
� Auditorium Committee submit a report at the same time.
ABANDONMENT - Sacramento Street between -Pleas�arit.& Mesa Streets
Planning Director Harris advised that Mr. Arch Maxwell had indicated to ���,�j
him that in view of the opposition to the abandonment of a portion of
Sacramento Street, by adjacent property owners, he would like to drop
the request for abandonment.
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ROCK�AWAY ANNEXATION -
Planning Director Harris report'ed that the Local Agency Formation
Commission approved the annexation of the Rockaway Subdivision to the
City. The annexation as approved includes, in addition to the subdivisiori, t���
the portion of Hilltop Road which is not now w.ithin the.City of Redding.
Before the formal petitions can be circulated, the "notice of intention"
must be 'published and filed with the City.
WEED ABATEMENT
In a communication dated August 15, 1968, Fire Chief W. W. Grant
submitted a lis.t:of properties withiri the•.City of Redding upon which
dangerous and noxious weeds. are located�and constitute a:fire hazard
to surrounding area. He recoxnmended tliat these weeds be abated,through ��3�
the `legal eh�.annel provided by Law.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fultori;;,seconded by .Goune.ilman Doherty
that Resolution No. 4117 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding declaring weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt upon certain
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private property, public parkways and sidewalks of certain named
streets in the City of Redding to be a public nuisance and orderirng the
abatement the reof.
Voting was as follows: :
Ayes: Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and Denny
Noes: Councilmen - None - - � '
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty
Public Hearing Date - September 16, 1968, 7:30 P.M.
Resolution No. 4117 on file in the office of the City Clerk, :
LAKE REDDING PARK - Construction Sto:rage Area :
In a communication dated July 31 , 1968, the Recreation and Parks
Commission recommended that the request of the Central Labo�rz•
Council for use of space in the unused portion of Lake Redding Park
directly east of Little League Ball Park No, 2,to store lumber and
construction site essentials for the Del Mar Unit 2 subdivision
during the period of its construction, be approved.
Mr. Marvin Adair, representing the Central Labor Council said the
� storage area would be fenced as is typical of construction stockade
�� storage areas, and a building would be constructed . It is �roposed
that upon completion of construction the fenced area and building
would be used as a childrens play area.
Assistant City Manager Stewart submitted a map showing a half acre
parcel`east of the Little L,eague Park where there is no planting which
staff recommends for the project. ' �
Mr. Adai:r stated a request was made for two acres as this is a large
project. It is desirable that the site be on undeveloped property
between Market Street and Benton Drive. �
City Manager Cw✓den requested Mr. Adair to meet with staff on the.
following day to stake off a suitable area. The Parks and Recreation
Commission is to be advised of the site chosen and they are r.equested
to submit a recommendation at the meeting of September 3 rd.
Councilman Deriny introduced the new Superintendent of Parks, Mr;
Jim Bla�ser and welcomed him to the staff. � ��
MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY
Airports Manager McCall stated that a letter was received from FAA,
setting forth two additional requirements which must be met by the City
prior to FAA's granting approval to sell surplus property to Sha'sta
County for the Minimum Security Facility. The requirements are as
follows:
1. The net proceeds will be spent for specific items for airport
improvements within five (5) years,
2. Airport improvements are defined as improvements under
� Priority A as listed in the National Airport Plan.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that Resolution No. 4118 be adopted, a resolution of the Gity Council
of the City of Redding obligating the City of Redding to expend the proceeds
of the sale of Redding Municipal Airport Land to the County of Shasta
upon certain development projects at Redding Municipal Airport within
a five yea r pe riod. :
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and Denny
' Noes: Councilmen - None
� Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty
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' Resolution No. 4118_ on,file in the office: of the' City Clerk.
ANAI:YSIS OF BID - Pine Street Electrical Service Connections
� I Director of,Public Works Arness submitted a memo dated August 16, �/� �
! 1968 regarding .Bid Schedule No. 461.� He reported that the two bids
� which were .submitted are considerabl;y, above the engineer's estimate. ��`�
The Engineering and Electrical Divisions are analyzing the bids and
the estimate, and propose to have their recommendation for the next
regular Council meeting, Tuesday, September 3rd.
HILLTOP DRIVE WATER LINE - Acceptance
Director of Public Works Arness requested that-cansideration.of
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Acceptance of Hilltop Drive 12-inch Transmission Water Line, Bid ��3�
Schedule No.. 444 be delayed as there is a faulty valve. The matter
was held ove r .to the meeting: of Se.ptembe r 3 rd. : . �
SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY
The Glear Cr.eek Sewage Treatment. Facility: Monthly Report fo,r ���
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July, ,.1968, prepar.ed by William Hiler,: Superintendent,-was filed.
CIVIC AUDITORIU�M: CON.TRACT
City Attorney re;corrirn'eride'cl that the request of the principal contractor
for the Civic Auditorium, Nielsen-Nickles Company, to substitute one
subcontractor, be granted. Nielsen-Nickles Company requested per-
mission to change the subcontractor on Refrigeration Spaces, Section
' I 13� of the Plans and Specifications, from the original subcontractor, ����
� to.v.�it, Kineticar, Incorporated, to Relco Insulation Company, Inc. , of
Belmont, California. The Contractor's license for Kineticor, Inc.
has been sus.pended for bond cancellation. Mr. Murphy,adVised that
the reason for the request and the request itself appear to comply
with the requirements of State law.
MOTION: �Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Counci,lman Fulton
approving the �request of Nielsen-Nickles Company to subs.titute Relco
Insulation Company, Inc. as the s,ubcontractor on Refrigeration Spa.ces,
Section 13B of the Plans and Specifications for the Civic :Auditoriurn.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
LAND AC,QUISITION - Park Purposes
City Attorney Murphy stated that he had received a communication• from
the Bureau of Land Management, in relation to our application for the
acquisition of certain land from the Bureau in the Sulphur Creek area, �:�'...� �
wherein the Bureau of Land Management requires the City of Redding to
assure its compliance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Right s
' Act ,of .l 964. .
, i MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, . seconded by Councilman Doherty
' authorizing the Mayor or Vice Mayor to execute agreement for and on
behalf of the City of Redding, showing compliance with the provisions
of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE , ,
MOTION�: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that Resolution No. 4119 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of ���--�
the City of Redding establishing a Ways and M�eans Committee and pro-
viding the purposes, powers and procedures pertaining thereto.
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and Denny :
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty � �
Resolution No. 4119 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
TAX RATE -" -
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman• Dolierty
that Resolution No. 4120 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the'City of Redding s etting the tax rate fo r the fi s cal year 1968-1969.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Doherty, Fulton, and Denny
�(�� Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfield, and Moty
Resolution No: 4�1�2C`on�file in the=office of the City Clerk. .
LAKE BOUI:,EVARD SEWER ASSESS1vIElVT DISTRICT.NO.. 1966-2�
Councilman Denny determined that the Final Recapitulation of Costs for
the Lake Boulevard Sewer Assessment District No. 1966-2 is on file.
MOTION: Made by Councilman� Doherty,. seconded by Councilmaii Fulton
that Resolution N.o: :4�121 be adopted, a resolution finding and d'etermining
���� that there is a surplus in the fund provided for the improvements made
in Lake Boulevard Sewer Assessment. District No.. 1966-2, .City of Re.dding,
Shasta' Courity, California � . . + ,
Voting was as follaws:
Ayes; Couricilmen - Doherty, Fultori, and Denny
Noes: Councilmen - None . .
Absent: Councilmen - Chatfiel��, and Moty
Resolution N'o. 4121 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition �
Councilman Fulton offered Ordinance No. 977 for first reading,
an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending:
section 9-15 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, for the .
purpose of adoptirig the Uniforxn Plusnbing Code, 1967 edition, as the
�� Plumbing Code of the City of Redding.
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Council reque'sted�that Ordinarice No. '977'be referred to the Building
Official and our=ar'chitect's 'for comments prior to secondc.�reading of the
O-rdinance. ' ' � ' -
JOINT 'POLE'S -
City Attorney Murphy` submitted anc... agreement with Southern Pacific Company
to install guy wires on Southern�Pacific right-of-way to support four
power poles installed on Railroad Avenue in the vicinity of Roanoke,
Eugenia, Logan and Grant Streets. The Southern Pacific requires an
agreement permitting this invasion of their right-of�,vay and the payment
���- of $40. 00, $20. 00 of which will be paid by the Pacific Telephone Co. and
$20. 00 by the City of Redding. '
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty
authorizing the Mayor or Vice Mayor to execute the agreement as out-
lined above. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM
Assistant City Manager Stewart reminded the Council of the tour of the ���--��-'���
auditorium construction project on Friday, August 23rd.
, ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS
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� ' ICCCNC notice of ineeting to be held in Mount Shasta on August 20, 1968 ���
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; � City of Redding Fire Department Report for month of July, 1968 %?'�
Minutes of Board of �Directors' Meeting of July 8, 1968 - y�7
Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County
Complaint for Interstate Commerce Commission investigation of
Southern Pacific Company's proposed discontinuance of service �-�pU
of Trains 11 and 12 between the San Francisco Bay Area, California,
and Portland, Oregon.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:45 P. M. , on the
motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Doherty, the
meeting was adjourned to August 26th, 1968 at 7:30 P. M. for the purpose
of holding a Public Hearing to consider Protests for the Twin View Annex
No. 1. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPROVED:
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Mayor pro Tem
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Deputy City Cle rk