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City Council, Regular Meeting
' Police Dept. & Council Chambers Building
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December 6, 1965
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The Pledge of Allegiance t�:� the Flag was led by Mr. Gene Dais, Electrical
Supeririterident, City:of Redding. � :. ' . �
Lt. Engel of the Salvation Army offered tlie invocatian. '
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moty with the f��llowing
Councilmen present: Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty.
Absent: Councilman Fulton
Also present were City Manager Cowden, Assistant City Manager and
Purchasing Director Stewart, City Attorney Murphy, Finance Director
Courtney, Public Works Director Arness, Traffic Engineer Freeman,
and Electrical Superintendent Dais.
A PPROVA L OF MINU TES
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that the minutes of the regular. meeting of November 15th and of the
• regular adjourned meeting of November 23rd be approved as mailed to
each Councilman. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
COMMUNICA TIONS:
Data re Emergency Power and Fuel Supply
City Manager Cowden advised that inf �rmation requested w,ith
regard to emergency power and fuel supply in Redding has been
� .��� furnished to the Director of the California Disaster Office in
Sacramento, as requested by Governor Brown in his letter af
November 24th.
Commendation - Electrical Department
In a communication dated November 24th the Downtown Merchants
Association commended the Electrical Department for the fine job
done in restoring the City Christmas tree. Mr. `Robert Dicker,
/G� L� representing both the Downtown Merchants and the Redding.Charriber
/ of Commerce appeared before Council and expressed the apprecia-
tion of both groups for the effort put forth by City crews in not only
restoring the tree but in c"ompleting tlie 1500 block Califarnia
Street parking lot with such expediency. -
Request re renting parking stalls in parking lots
A request was received from Mr. Marshall� of �Auto Accessories
Co. , 1420 Butte Street re the possibility of renting four stalls
in'the.=1400 block California Street parking lot for their customers. Request
,,,� , �� was referred to the Traffic and Parking CommiSsion �
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Maybr Moty said there have been�inquiries re monthly parking in
the north S. P. parking lot, and advised that Resolutiori No. 3036
adopted by Council on November 19, 196�2 provides for parking
permits to be issued on a quarterly basis. Mayor Moty gave
Mr. Dicker a copy of this Resolution.
Local Agency Formation Commission - Hemsted Village
J; �"% The Local Agency Formation Gbmmission approved Hemsted
�/ Village Annex Na. 1 to the City of Redding in their Resolution
�''� No. 26.
Hemsted Village Annex No. 1
, n � A petition was received requesting cansent to commence annexation -
%�- '� % Hemsted Village Annex No. 1.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that Resolution No. 3587 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding giving notice of proposed annexa-
tion to the City of Redding of uninhabited territory described herein
and designated "Hemsted Village Annex No, 1" and giving notice of
the time and place for hearing of protests.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Public Hearing set for 8:00 P. M. , January 3, 1966
Resolution No. 3587 on file in the office of the City Clerk
Redding Cab Co. - Renewal of Cab Permits
An application was received from Freeman Hackett, Redding Cab
Company, for renewal of five cab permits for the year 1966 and
for one additional permit to be used as a stand-by cab.
Council was sympathetic with Mr. Hackett's need for a stand-by �l
cab but felt it would be difficult to enforce -- that it would be ,���1°'`✓
almost impossible to determine that only 5 of the 6 cabs were in
operation at any given time. After considerable discussion it was
determined by Council that it would be necessary for Mr. Hackett
to furnish evidence that public convenience and necessity will be
served by the granting of one additional permit for his Company.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Denny approving the request of Redding Cab Cnmpany for renewal
of five cab permits for the year 1966 . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman Chatfield
that Accounts Payable Register No. 11, warrant nos. 5872 to 6070,
inclusive, in the amount of $109, 443. 65 be approved and paid;. that Payroll
Register No. 10, warrant nos. 26874 to 26917 and 26919 to 27125, jG> l-
inclusive in the amount of $59, 546. 71, salaries, October 31, 1965
through November 13, 1965, and Payroll Register No. 11, warrant nos.
26918 and 27126 through 27371 , inclusive in the amount of $58, 237. 89,
salaries, November 14, 1965 through November 27, 1965, be approved.
Total $227, 228. 25.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, IDoherty, and Moty
Noes: � Councilmen - None
Absent: C•ouncilmen - Fulton
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE - lst hearing
Shoffner Auto Sales - Claim filed 11/17/65
Ronald W eldon - Claim filed 1 1/23/65
Norton W eed - Claim filed 1 1/24/65 .. . � ?/�
MOTION: Made by Councilman .Denny, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Claims for Damages for Shoffner Auto Sales, Inc. ,
Ronald Weldon, and Norton Weed be referred to the City A.ttorney
and the Insurance Carrier and the City Clerk be .instructed to reset y
the claims on the agenda for January 3, 1966. The Vote.: Unanimous Ayes
CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - 2nd hearing ,
William A: Nelsan
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that the Ciaim for Damages filed by William A. . Nelson
on 10/ 1 9/65 be denied, and City Insurance Carrier be advised of / :��
Council action. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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A WA RD OF JUDGMENT
City Attorney Murphy advised Council that notice has been received
that the Smali Claims Court has awarded to Walter P. Schultz an
amount of $128. 90, plus costs of $3. 70. Mr. Murphy explained
that Council and the City's Insurance Carrier had previausly denied
,� � a claim for damages filed by Mr. Schultz. The City Insurance
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Carrier is paying the Judgment awarded by the Small Claims Court.
Councilman Doherty inquired if any thought had been given to the City
being self-insured for damage claims up to an amount of $500. Mr.
Murphy indicated this is done in some cities and perhaps it could be
worked out for Redding.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that the matter of self-insurance for the City of Redding
to cover claims for damage in amounts less than $.500 be referred
_ ; � to the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Shasta County for
J'��•'� review and recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal UP-50A-65 and LS-7-65 - Spence
The hour of 7:30 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the
public hearing on Appeal of Use Permit Application UP-50A-65
and Lot Split Applica�ion LS-7-65 - J. W. and Marian C. Spence
City Attorney Murphy advised Council that Mr. Cibula, Attorney
�J i,���� for the applicant was unable to be present tonight as he is serving
� � on a jury trial in Eureka, and Mr. Cibula has requested that the
public hearing be continued to 7:30 P. M. , December 20th.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that the public hearing on Appeal of UP-50A-65 and
LS-7-65 be continued to 7:30 P. M. , December 20th. The Vote:
Unanimou s A ye s
COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
Kennicott-Curto-Wils on
A. communication was received from Kennicott-Curto-Wilson
requesting that they be given an opportunity to appear before
Council relative to the possible extension of the new Butte-
Thames-Washington Avenue arterial.
Frank Wilson appeared before Council and advised that he
and his partners have a client interested in purchasing the
land known as the "Winan Parcel" located in the vicinity of
the Village Plaza Shopping Center. However, the client is
� �4•i� conce rned that the pos sible extension of the Butte-Thame s-
Washington Avenue arterial would cut through the property
he plans to develop. Mr. Wilson said that meetings with
staff have resulted in three possible proposals for sol�ving
this problem. Council was shown maps containing the
three proposals and advised by Traffic Engineer Freeman
that Plans #1 and #2 are preferred from a traffic and geo-
metric point of view with Plan #3 the least desirable.
It was explained to Council that Kennicott-Curto-Wilson
have offered to deed land to the City needed for right-of-way
for the possible extension of the arterial street and, in ex-
change, ask the City to relinquish an Easement it now holds
for a strip of 50' river frontage (the 50' strip is owned by
Kennicott-Curto-Wilson with an Easement to the City) Mr.
Wilson stated that although he had no exact figures, he be-
lieves the City will acquire more square footage in the right-
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of-way to be deeded to the City than it will lose in the Easement
to be relinquished,
Councilman Denny questioned the principle involved in the
exchange of land and said he felt it might set a precedent .
It was pointed out that it is not just a matter of street widening
where. a small portion of property is acquired from an owner,
but that in this instance the owner's property is being divided,
and the land value of the deeded property will far exceed the
value of the property in the Easement. Also, the property to
be relinquished is not owned by the City but is an Easement.
A discussion was held re the proposed extension of the arterial.
Mr. Joe Curto asked if the property owners would be expected
to build the street up to 40' and the City stand the expense of
the additional street required and was advised that the costs will
probably be,.under the same terms and conditions as set forth for
Mrs. Kutras.
Mayor Moty asked Mr. Wilson if he and his partners wished to
proceed with the exchange of property, stating that Council
could make no assurances as to what action might be taken after
April 1966 in regard to the development of the street. Mr. Wilson
said they still wished to proceed w,ith the exchange of property.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Denny that Council agree in principle to the exchange of property as
outlined in Proposal #2 referred to herein, and the City Attorney be
instructed to open an escrow for the conveyance of the deed to the
City at such time as the City is in a position to abandon the Easement
to the property owner. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes
City Attorney Murphy adv.ised Council it will be necessary to
proceed with a Resolution of Intention to abandon the Easement
and requested Council to adopt Resolution No.. 3588, which will
set a public hearing on. abandonment of said easement.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, secnnded by Councilman
Denny that Resolution No. 3588 be adopted, a resolution of the � � f
City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate
and abandon a certain easement in the City of Redding.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Public Hearing set for 8:00 P. M. , January 3, 1966
Resolution No. 3588 on file in the office of the City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING - Hilltop Drive Annex No. 1
The hour of 8:00 P. M. .having arrived, Mayor Moty opened.the
Public Hearing re proposed annexation to the City of Redding of �/ `/_j
uninhabited territory described and designated "Hilltop Drive � �
Annex No. 1''.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Resolution No. 3571 re Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - " " " " "
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The City Clerk advised there were no written protests, and the
Mayor ascertained there were no protests from the floor.
MOTION: Made by Councilrrian Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield the public hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Councilman Denny offered Ordinance No. 828 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the
annexation of certain uninhabited territory designated "Hilltop
Drive Annex No. 1" to the City of Redding.
WINTU PUMPING PLANT SITE - Exclusion from boundaries of Redding
Mayor Moty declared this matter an urgency item.
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Mayor Moty said in the light of various correspondence the City has
had on this subject and because the Bureau of Reclamation is anxious
for a determination, he believes consideration should be given to this
matte r at thi s time.
Councilman Denny said that inasmuch as the City has not submitted this
matter to the Local A�gency Formation Commission, he would suggest
that the Bureau be urged to rriake the application to LA'FCO because it
is believed that questions will be asked at that time and the Bureau will
be in the best positiori to ariswer these questions. He suggested the City
Attorney and County Counsel meet with the Bureau and make this
re c omme ndati on.
� ��i City Attorney Murphy pointed out that the westerly boundary of the
Wintu Pumping Plant site is the same as a portion of the westerly
boundary of Hilltop Drive Annex No. 1 which was approved by LAFCO.
Mr. Murphy indicated that legal problems could arise if the City carries
the application to LAFCO and the exclusion is approved and completed
before the completion of annexation of Hilltop Drive Annex No. 1. He
said that while the exclusion would not create any legal problems to
future annexations, because of the broad power of LAFCO it could create
policy problems with LA.FCO in regard to future annexations.
Councilman Chatfield asked what effect the LAFCO approval has and what
the advantage is to the City�to have the Bureau make the application.
Councilman Denny said that Mr: Rehberg, County Counsel , who also
serves as legal counsel to LAFCO has suggested rather strongly that
LA.FCO would ask questions as to what problems exist leading to this
request for detachment. Mr. Denny believes Council should suggest
that when the attorneys meet with the Bureau to discuss this matter they
should also possibly anticipate what the questions might be and consider
whether there are alternate ways in which this power might be wheeled
without the detachment.
Councilman Chatfield said he is somewhat concerned that someone can go
to LAFCO with an application to exclude a piece of property from the
City without any indication from the City.
Mr. Murphy said that as it takes about 30 days for a LAFCO hearing to
be set, in the meantime Council can determine the City policy in this
matter and have a representative at the hearing stating the position of
the City.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Gouncilman Chatfield
that the City Attorney meet with County Counsel and, subject to the
availability of County Counsel, arrange to meet with representatives
of the Bureau of Reclamation and recommend to the Bureau, on behalf
of City Council, that the application re exclusion of the Wintu Pumping
Plant site from the boundaries of the City of Redding be presented by
the Bureau to the Local A.gency Formation Commission, and at the same
time the City Attorney and County Counsel explore with the Bureau some
of the problems that relate to the proceedings.
Voting was as follows:
A.yes: Councilmen - Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - Chatfield
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
PUBLIC HEARING - Rancho Parks Segregation of Assessments
The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Moty opened the
Public Hearing on Reassessment - Rancho Parks Assessment District
The following documents are on file in the office of the City:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Rancho Parks Reassessment dated November 8, 1965
The City Clerk advised there were no written protests , and the
Mayor ascertained there were no protests from the floor. `�� ��
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield the Public Hearing be closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield; seconded by Councilman
Doherty that Resolution No. 3589 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding confirming a division of land
and bond for assessment district no. 31 -D-2 in Rancho Park
Assessment district.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noe s: Councilmen - None '
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton �
Resolution No. 3589 on file in the office of the City Clerk
PUBLIC HEA. RING - Official Plan Line - Athens Avenue
The hour of 8:00 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Moty continued
the Public Hearing on Official Plan Line - Athens Avenue between
Cypress and South �
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City Manager Cowden requested that this hearing be continued
to the second regular Council meeting in February, 1966.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield the public hearing on Official Plan Line - Athens Avenue
be continued to 8:00 P. M. , Monday, February 21, 1966.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny
that Resolution No. 3590 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding authorizing the transfer of certain funds to provide for
acquisition of Pacific Gas and Electric Company Electric Distribution J % ..y
System in Lake Boulevard Annex No. 3. '
Voting was as follows: � ��'�
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3590 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION - Transfer of Funds
MOTION.: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman Doherty
that Resolution No: 3591 be adopted, a reso�lution af the City Council
of the City of Redding authorizing the transfer .of certain funds to provide
for the i�nstallation of concr.ete pipe in the Parkview Drainage Ditch in
cooperation with the Anderson-Cottonwood District -
,/�'-`��- Voting was as follows:
��� Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
� " v Noes: Councilmen - None .
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3591 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
AC,REEMENT - City of Redding and ACID
City Attorney Murphy submitted the Agreement between the City of
Redding and the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District authorized
by Council at ,the Council meeting of November 15th and read the
changes .required by ACID. Mr. Murphy stated the changes are
!�.,��� agreeable with the Director of Public Works and they are acceptable
�'�' from a legal. standpoint and he recommends approval.
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�� MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded.by Councilman
Doherty approving the agreement between the City of Redding and the
Anderson-Cottonwood -Irrigation District' with amendments contained
therein, and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement on behalf
of the City. The Vote; Unanimous A.ye s
RESOLUTION�- Railroad Avenue One-Way North
Mayor Moty said that in reviewing this matter he recalled that this
was brought before Council several years ago and at. that time it was
decided that making Railroad Avenue (between Yuba and Placer) a
one-way street in a southerl-y direction was the proper approach.
�. Traffic Engineer Freeman was asked the Commission's reasons for
��i J, recommending Railroad Avenue to be one-way north, and he advised
Council it .was felt it would eliminate left-hand turns off of Yuba Street
1�.��� onto Railroad Avenue and also the drop-in mail boxes are located on
the west side of Railroad A.venue.
There was considerable discussion as to traffic flow and which
routing would best serve the public.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Mayor Moty that
the Resolution establishing Railroad Avenue as a one-way street north
between Placer and Yuba, and the Resolution re removal of the stop
sign on Railroad Avenue and Placer and erection of stop sign on
Railroad Avenue and Yuba be tabled. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Pkg. on Portion of Placer Street
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Resr�lution No. 3592 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on a portion
of Placer Street.
,� Voting was as follows:
����� Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noe s: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3592 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Pkg. on Portion of Oregon Street
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that Resolution No. 3593 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on a portion
of Oregon Street.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty ��,�(�
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3593 on file in the office of the City Clerk
RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Pkg. on Portion of South Street,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Denny that Resolution No. 3594 be a dopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding prohibiting parking on a portion of
South Street.
Voting was as follows: ��`J L''/
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3594 on file in the office of the City Clerk
ORDINANCE - RZ-15-65 - Kutras
City A.ttorney Murphy submitted Ordinance No. 829 pertaining to
Rezoning Application RZ-15-65 - Kutras a.rea, which Council authorized
at its meeting of November 15th. ���
Councilman IDoherty offered Ordinance .No. 829 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 30-3
of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, relating to, th.e rezoning of
certain real property in the City of Redding.
RESOLUTION - Elmwood Street-Spruce Street A.11ey Assessment District
No. 1965-5-2
City A.ttorney Murphy advised Council that Resolution No. 3595 is a
resolution ordering-the work in the Elmwood Street-Spruce Street A.11ey
Assessment District and sets the time� at 2:00 P. M. , February 1, 1966 ��
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for bid openings for said work.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield; . seconded by Councilman
Doherty that Resolution No. 3595 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding determining the public convenience and
necessity and ordering the work in the Elmwood Street-Spruce Street
A.11ey Assessment District No. 1965-5-2
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Cou-ncilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen = Fulton
Resolution No. 3595 on file in the office of the City Clerk
CIVIC A.UDITORIUM - Progress Report
Councilmen Denny reported that the Council Committee had rnet with
Mr. Smart, one of the architects for the Civic Auditorium, to determine
just what steps should be taken to proceed with the auditorium. Mr.
Denny said that Mr. Smart has been corresponding with Mr. Van Bourg
and is prepared to outline to Council the item.s which should be considered
at this time: One matter that Council should proceed with as soon as �_� �,
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possible is author�iz-ing the.architects to proceed with Phase 3 of the
contract between the City and the.architects. Phase 3 has to do with
the preparation of work drawings. The Council Committee recommends
that Council authorize the architects to proceed with Phase 3.
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In answer to 1Vlayor Moty's question as to what legal steps 'are
necessary to authorize the architects to pro`ceed with Phase 3,
City Attorney Murphy said that inasmuch as Council has approved �
the basic contract and the Bond Issue has passed�, it can be
accomplished by minute order.
Mr. Smart read to Council the items contained i�n Phase 3 of the
contract. In response to a question put by Councilman Doherty
as to whether any time limits had been built into the contract,
Mr. Smart said there had been no time limits specified. Council-
man Chatfield said the Committee's recommendations include
having the architects furnish Council a schedule of events and
dates as the architects anticipate them.
The Committee considEred also that as �part of work defined in
Phase 3; soil tests will need to be made, and recommended that the
architects be authorized to do this as part of Phase 3, al�though the
cost would not be included within the existing contract. The amount.
established in the Resolution of Intention for this work to be done was
$2, 000 and was included in the $1. 8 million bond. Such soil testing
will have to be done on a two-step basis until the precise site lacatio�n
is determined. Site planning and landscaping will be a prerequisite
to precise site location. The Committee feels this master planning
is something that needs to be done as soon as possible and believes
that the master planning cannot be accomplished and planning for
the auditorium cannot proceed until a determination is made concern-
ing certain other matte•rs, such as consideration of other civic facilities
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G y in this general area. Council will need to give this matter some con-
`1 � J sideration so they can give direction to either the architects or whoever
is employed to do master planning. The Committee believes that the
architects should be authorized to proceed with master planning as part
of� Phase 3 operation with the understanding they will kee'p Council in-
formed. The City can employ a consultant directly if they wish or they
can authorize the architects to do this work. This is provided in the
contract at owner's expense.
In answer to a question re the basis for employment for master planning,
Councilman Denny said the work the architects will do with the consultant
is covered in their contract. The architects will report back to Council
the scope of work to be done by the consultant and the estimated cost..
Mr. Smart said he would come back to Council with some ideas as to
what additional buildings might go into the complex.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, .seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Council: (1) authorize the architects to proceed with
Phase 3 of the existing contract; (2) .authorize the architects to con-
duct approximate soil tests on the site; (3) instruct architects to re-
� port to Council procedures for providing suitable site planning and
landscaping of the proposed site; (4) instruct architects to furnish
Council their time schedule as soon as possible; and (5) instruct
architects to use City crews or hire outside help to get the necessary
topographic detail. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Councilman Denny indicated it will be necessary for Council as a
whole or for the Committee to participate in the planning until the
auditorium is coinplete. Mr. Denny referred to a letter received
from the Chamber of Commerce in which the Chamber offered their
help in any way or on any committee that might be formed to work
on the auditorium. It is a reco'mmendation of the Council Committee
that this joint Chamber-Council Committee be kept to a small workable
size, and it is felt that Council would benefit by having Mr. Robert
Dicker serve with the Council Committee.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that the Mayor be authorized to write to the Chamber of
Commerce inviting Mr. Robert Dicker to work with the Council
Committee. on the Civic Auditorium; i, e. , Chamber-Council
Committee. Th,e. Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Councilman Denny said there was one other item Council has to
consider, and that is the matter of the Kutras property and the
relationship the forthcoming election re acquisition will have on.
a site for the auditorium. Mr. Denny said the question Council
should decide is whether or not the Kutras site is going to be
considered as a possible location for the auditorium. If it is
decided that the Kutras property is going to be considered, Mr.
Denny would recommend that the election as proposed by Council
be held at the earliest possible date, as the architects will be unable
to proceed with plans until the matter of the Kutras property is resolved.
Mayor Moty asked Mr. Smart=i£:he was prepared t,� give Council a date
upon which no further delay could be tolerated in connection with the
Kutras property. Mr. Smart said he hoped to be able to furnish Council
with this information at the December 20th meeting.
A.UDIT REPORT - Fiscal Year ended 6/30/Ei5
Finance Director Courtney submitted the Audit Report and Financial
Statement for the fiscal year ended 6/30/65. In a memo accompanying
these documents Mr. Courtney noted that for the first time in at least
15 :years the� annual Audit Report has reflected a favorable accountant's
opinion.
Mr. McDaniels, CPA of the firm Villars, McDaniel and Anderson,
appeared before Council and stated that considerable progress has %/�
been made with respect to improvements in accounting procedures
and he feels 1VIr. Courtney and his staff are to be commended.
Mayor Moty congratulated Mr. Courtney and his staff.
Councilman Doherty brought up the need for some long term financial
planning. and Mayor Moty advised Mr. Dohert.y that the City does have
a long range capital improvement program and hopes to come up with
a five year plan. ,
Mayor Moty appointed Councilman �oherty-as�.a memlier:.of�the 'Capita�l==
Improvement. Caznmittee. `
MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY = �At Municipal Airport
Councilman Denny reported that the Council Committee had met with
the following persons to explore the possibilities of locating a minimum
security facility at the Redding Municipal Airport: County Supervisors
Keefer and Morgan, County Executive Officer Minton, Sheriff Balma,
A s sistant City Manage r Stewart, Police Chief Lincecum, and Mr. Joe ,
Patton of the A.irport Commission. At the meeting it was recommended ����
that the Council,Committee, City Manager, City A.ttorney, Chief of
Police, County Executive Officer, and Sheriff should proceed with
plans to lease: or otherwise make available City owned property to the
east of.the Municipal Airport for the location of minimum security
facilities for housing County, prisoners who have been convicted of mis-
demeanors. It is understood that these prisoners would provide a work
force that could be utilized by the City for work in development of a
park, etc. , in the area east of the Airport. The terms of such an
agreement will need to be worked out.
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TRAILER MOUNTED TRANSFORMER �
City Manager Cowden submitted a recommendation that Council
approve the purchase of a Trailer Mounted 750 KVA Dual Voltage
Transformer at an estimated cost of $20, 000: Mr. Cowden �said
that several large power consuming customers have tran�sformers
of �arious voltages and as it is not practical for the City to have
spare transformers in stock for each type of voltage, the trailer
mounted dual voltage transforme r could be used in the event any
of these transformers become defective. Mr. Cowden said this
�, � purchase is recommended by Gene Dais, Superintendent of City '
;� I � Electrical Department, and Mel Gibbs, an electrical engineer
associated with R. W. Beck and Associates, the City's consulting
electrical engineers, �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Denny that the Purchasing Department be authorized to advertise
for bids for a Trailer Mounted 750 KVA Dual Voltage Transformer.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes �
A. CQUISITION OF CA.LIFORNIA STREET SUBSTA TION
City Manager Cowden•submitted a recommendation that Council
authorize the purchase of the P. G. & E. Redding Substation
(California Street Substation) for a total sale price of $217, 426. 56.
Mr. Cowderi said this figure may vary slightly , depending upon
additions or deletions to the facility between the initial offering -
sales price and the final Bill of Sale. Mr. Cowden advised Council
tliat R. W. Beck and Associates also recommend acquisition of� this ,
substation by the City. He indicated there would be a savings to the •
�,�' �� City of between $60, 000 and $70, 000 a year if the substation is ac-
� quired by the City. Mr. Cowden further stated there is an error in
the legal description which has to be corrected.� . .
A question was raised as to whether the payment of sales tax on this
purchase is in order, and Finance Director Courtney was instructed
to obtain a ruling from the Board of Equalization:
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Denny approving the recommendation of the�City Manager for the
purchase of the P. G. & E. Redding Substation with the corrected
legal description of the property, and subject to sales tax clarifica-
tion, and the Mayor be authorized to sign the final sales agreement
when the finaI�price is known. _The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
BENTON PROPERTY ACQUISITION
This matter was declared an urgency item.
City Manager Cowden reviewed the 10-year lease-option agreement
entered into by the City with the Benton estate to purchase certain
unimproved land 'owned by them for a total price of $310, 000; indi-
cating that the City had paid $50, 000 as the first payment under the
lease-purchase agreement for Parcel lA, and has before it tonight
a resolution which, if approved, would authorize the purchase of
��)C� Parcel 1B for $29, 000. Mr. Cowden recommended that the City
�- exercise its option to purchase tlie entire property for a total cost
of $212, 000, plus closing costs estimated to be about $200. This �
would mean a savings in interest costs of $48, 000 over the next
8 years and would give the City complete control at this time of
the entire acreage," Furids could be borrowed on a loan basis from
the Electric Fund ancl paid back from the Sales Tax Capital Fund
in subsequent years. Mr, Cowden recommends that this purchase
option be exercised only if it would not adversely affect the City's
open space application now pending before the HHFA under which
the Federal Government will pay up to 50°jo of the acquisition costs.
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City A.ttorney Murphy indicated he has received verbal extention
from Mrs. Benton's attorney re the�purchase option of Parcel 1B
because of the delay in the HHFA application, but doubts that the
attorney would be willing to grant an extension so theCity can
exercise its option to purchase the entire property. Mr. Murphy
told Council the seller was not anxious for the City to exercise
its options rapidly. He said it is very doubtful that an application
to HHFA could be prepared and delivered to the HHFA and the City
obtain authority to acquire this land prior to December 31, 1965.
After further discussion it was Council's decision to exercise its
option on Parcel 1B for a consideration of $29, 000 and to exercise
its option to purchase the entire remaining portion of the property after
our HHFA. open space application has been approved. The City Attorney
indicated our amended application could probably be submitted and
approved before June 30, 1966, and Council can exercise the option at
that time.
GOLDEN EAGLE HOTEL PROPERTY
This matter was dec�lared an urgency item.
City Manager Cowden recommended that the City exercise its option
on its lease-purchase agreement with the owners of the Golden Eagle
parking lot property. The total purchase price of the property is
$175, 000, if and when the City exercises its purchase option, plus a
monthly rental of $904. 17 during the City's use of the property for
off-street parking purposes. The lease-purchase agreement provides
that the City pay all County property taxes which are now incorporated
in the monthly rental charge; however, if the property is reassessed
du'ring .the terms of the lease-purchase agreement, the monthly rental ,,
will be increased by the amount of the tax increase. Mr. Cowden �-� �'
indicated the City had budgeted $35, 000 each fiscal year, for the year
1964-65 and 1965-66, towards the purchase of this property and that
$70, OOO is now available for acquisition purposes, leaving a balance of
$105, 000 �vhich would have to be appropr,iated by Council to exercise
the purchase option . Mr. Cowden further stated the lease-purchase
agreement is for a 5 year period and, based upon a monthly rental
saving of $904. 17, the City would save rental costs totalling $35, 262. 63
between January 1, 1966 and March 31, 1969•
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Denny that the recommendation of the City Manager re acquisition
of the Golden Eagle Hotel property be approved and to transfer from
the Electric Fund the sum of $105, 000 to exercise the purchase option,
the Electric Fund to be repaid from parking meter funds, and the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary documents. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 1965-66 FISCA. L YEAR
Finance Director Courtney submitted the Annual Budget for the %J�J�
1965-66 Fiscal Year.
A.WA.RD OF BID - Bid Schedule #348 - Wire and Cable
Purchasing Agent Stewart submitted the analysis and recommendation
on Bid Schedule #348, wire and cable, explaining that because of the
unstable copper market, only one bid was submitted and it is not a
firm bid. However, after careful review, it is the recommendation � �; �,_
of the City Manager and Purchasing Director that the bid be awarded '� r`�
to the sole bidder, Valley Electric Cornpany.
Upon .being questioned, City Attorney_ Murphy advised he sees nothing
illegal in the bid award recommendation.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by CounciTman
Chatfield that the recommendation of City Manager Cowden and
Purchasing Director Stewart be accepted and that Bid Schedule
#348 be awarded to Valley Electric Co, on their bid of $14, 628. 18
subject to the price of copper in effect at time of shipment.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - Fizlton
A WA RD OF BID - Bid Schedule #3 52 - Conc rete Pipe
Purchasing Director Stewart submitted the Analysis and Recommenda-
tion of Bid Schedule #352 for concrete pipe which stated the low bidder
(United Concrete Pipe Corporation of Sacramento) did not submit a bid
bond nor a certified check for 10°jo of the bid amount as required,
therefore it is the recommendation of the City Manager and Purchasing
�� Directar that this bid be rejected and the bid be awarded to the next
���� �� lowest bidder , Hydro Conduit Corporation.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that the recommendatiori of City Manager Cowden and
Purchasing Director Stewart be accepted and that Bid Schedule #352
be awarded to Hydro Conduit Corporation on their low bid of $13, 338. 00
tax included.
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Couricilmen - Fulton '
REZONING APPLICA'TION - RZ-20-65 - U. S. Plywood
Councilman Doherty abstained from discussion and voting on this item.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Denny that a public'hearing b'e held on December 2�th at 8:00 P. M.
/;j/� on Rezoning Application RZ-20-65 - U. S. Plywood, and Planning
Commission proposed reclassification of a portion of South City
Annex from "U" District to various zoning districts. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Doherty abstaining.
ORDINANCE - re Official Plan Line
City A.ttorney Murphy submitted Ordinance No. 830 re Official Plan
Lines, explainirig it is an amendment to the Official Plan Line Enabling
Ordinance concerning the validity of the Ordinance even though certain
persons might, through inadvertence, fail to receive notice. The
/ Planning Commission recommends favorable action on this amendment.
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Councilman Chatfield offered Ordinance No. 830 for first reading,
an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Section 32-5 and
substituting therefo.r Section 32-4-1 and a new Section 32-5, pertaining
to procedure for adoption of Official Plan Lines
PROPOSED FOUNTAIN - Rest Area in 1500 Block Calif. St. Parking Lot
Finance Director Courtney, who is also secretary of the Civic Arts
Commission, submitted the recommendation of said Commission re
the proposed fountain for the rest area in tlie 1500 Block California
Street Parking Lot. The Commission recommends that this fountain
� '� �/� be designed�by local artists at a maximum cost of $300, rather than
� to install a ready-made commercial fountain, and requests Council
approval.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Denny that the recommend�ation of the Civic Arts Commission re the
proposed fountain in the Rest Area in the 1500 Block California Street
Parking Lot be approved. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PROPOSED SOFTBA. LL PARK
The Recreation and Parks Commission submitted a letter evidencing
their interest in a softball park proposed to be built by the Redding
Softball League to serve the needs of inen's softball recreation in ,�_ ,��_
the vicinity west of the National Guard A. rmory. The Commission
will study the specific plans carefully before making any recommendation.
PUSLIC WORKS PROGRESS REPORT �
Public Works Director Arness submitted the Public�Works Progress �
Report for the month of November, 1965: '����
FINER LIVING, INC. - Ground Lease
1VIOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfi�eld, seconded by Councilman
Denny that Council approve the Ground Lease Agreement between the �y ��
City of Redding and Fine r Living, Inc. , and authorize the Mayor to
sign same on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. - Amendment to By-Laws
City Attorney Murphy reported a communication had been received
requesting ratification by Council of Amendments to the By=Laws of
the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County. Mr. Murphy
stated the amendments incorporate the name change� (from Shasta County �% �-� �
Economic Commission) and provide that meetings may be held at desig-
nated meeting places other than the office of the Corporation. This
latter amendment is necessary because the office of the Corporation is
not large enough to accommodate the large number of persons now
attending the meetings.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield approving amendments to the By-Laws of the Economic
Development Corporation of Shasta County. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
LEGISLATION - SCA 13 -
City A.ttorney Murphy gave an oral report on SCA 13, an initiative
Petition pertaining to Local Regulations concerning prostitution or
criminal aspects of sexual activity and related matters. Mr. Murphy
said this is a decency�amendment which would provide�for local .� ,/�
agencies to write ordinances in limited areas of criminal law relating
to sex laws, gambling, etc. The League of California Cities believes
SCA 13 is too narrow and superficial an approach and feels the matter
should be left for further consideration and action by the League.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Denny that SCA 13 be tabled. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
BENTON PROPERTY OPTION
City Attorney Murphy stated that this matter had been discussed
earlier in the meeting and it was Council's decision to exercise its
purchase option on Parcel 1B of the Benton property. Resolution
No. 3596 authorizes this purchase.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman -
Doherty that Resolution No. 3596 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Mayor to exercise
the option to purchase Parcel 1B in accordance with the terms of the Benton
Agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute an open-space application
to the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the United States
Government in relation to such purchase.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3596 on file in the office of the City Clerk
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BENTON PROPERTY - Error in Deed
This.matter was declared an urgency item.
City Attorney Murphy advised Council that at the time of purchase
of Parcel lA. of the Benton property, the title company inadvertently
included all of the Benton property in the Grant Deed to the City
instead of just Parcel lA. Mr. Murphy requests Council to adopt
Resolution No. 359Z which authorizes the execution and delivery of
a corrective deed to Mrs. Benton.
�, MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
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�� Chatfield that Resolution No. 3597 be adopted, a resolution of the
City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the execution and
delivery of a corrective deed in relation to the Benton Acquisition
as approved in Resolution No. 3391.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Chatfield,. Denny, Doherty, and Moty
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.,bsent: Councilmen - Fulton
Resolution No. 3597 on file in the office of tlie City Clerk
COMMUNICA. TIONS
Minutes of Board of Directors' Meeting, 11/8/65
%�r� I Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County
Resolution of California Highway Commission supporting
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� highway beautification by Federal Government
;',,j j LAFCO Minutes of ineeting of 11/ 10/65
� � ;, LAFCO notice of continued hearing on Freebridge
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A.nnexation to City of Redding - 7:20 P. M. 12/8/65
i���,'? LAFCO Nbtice of Public Hearing re proposed Spencer
Annexation to Buckeye County Water District
Application before PUC of Eureka-Redding Stages, Inc.
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� to increase rates and charges for transportation of
' passengers and express
r 7 � Redding Fire Department Report for Novembe r 1965
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on the motion of Councilman
Chatfield, seconded by Councilman Denny, the meeting was
adjourned at 12:39 A.. M.
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Police Dept. & Council Chambers Building
Redding, California
December 13, 1965 12:30 P. M.
The meetirig was called to order.by -Mayor Moty with the following
Councilmen present: Chatfield, Denny, Doherty, Fulton, and Moty.
Also present were Assistant City Manager Stewart, City Attorney
Murphy, Public Works Director Arness, and Airports Manager McCall
SIERRA PA. CIFIC AIRLINES - Airport Lease and Permit Agreement
A.irports Manager McCall submitted the recommendation of the Airports
Commission that Sierra Pacific Airlines be permitted to operate
commercially scheduled airline service from Redding Municipal Airport.
Mr. McCall indicated their equipment consists of Twin Beech C45H
aircraft which will be fully insured and certified to meet PUC and FAA
requirements. He further stated it is the recommendation of the
Commission that a rental fee of $50 per month be charged for space
on which to locate their trailer from which they intend to operate. The
location proposed for the trailer is northerly of the terminal building
and the area is presently used for parking spaces. The rental fee is
to include electricity for lighting. In addition to the rental charge,
Sierra Pacific is to pay the City of Redding 3. 2% of all tickets and ex-
cess baggage sold and $5. 00 per ton on all freight, mail, and express �
shipments. This latter is on the same basis as Pacific Airlines. � /�"
City Attorney Murphy stated the agreement provides for the City to
pay for the electricity used by applicant for lighting but also provides
that heating shall be with butane at the applicant's expense. Mr, Murphy
said the trailer is not equipped for butane heat which causes a problem.
He further stated that the Commission requested the agreement be so
drawn as to parallel the agreement the City has with Pacific Airlines,
insofar as possible, and explained that the City does furnish Pacific
with electricity for lighting. and Pacific pays for heating with butane.
However, Mr. Murphy brought out the fact that the City is furni_shing
the building to Pacific Airlines with rest room facilities, etc. , at a
rental fee of $2I8 per month, whereas Sierra Pacific is furnishing their
own trailer and will have the use of the rest room facilities in the terminal
building.
There was a lengthy discussion in which Council indicated it was not
their wish to underwrite the entire electric bill of Sierra Pacific;
however, they did wish to work out a fair and equitable arrangement.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield that the Agreement be approved,
subject to changing the rental fee from $50 per month to $45 per month and
striking out that portion of the Agreement which specifies the City will
furnish electricity for lighting and that the Lessee shall use butane for
heating and shall pay for said butane. The motion died for lack of a
second.
Mr. Maus, Executive Vice President of Sierra Pacific Airlines appeared
before Council and thanked Council for their cooperation in holding this `
special meeting. Mr. Maus said his Company would be glad to assume
the responsibility of getting power to their trailer and paying for the
el�c�ricity but thinks ,$5 per month allowance for electricity is in-
sufficient. '
MOTION: Made by Councilman Chatfield, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that the section of the Airport Lease and Permit Agreement
(Sierra Pacific Airlines) which provides for the City to furnish electrical
energy to Lessee for lighting and for Lessee to use butane for heating
be deleted (Article I (B)(3). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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MOTION: Made by .Councilman Denny, seconded by Councilman
Doherty that Article III(A) of the Airport Lease and Permit
A.greement (Sierra Pacific) be amended to read as follows:
(A) Rent - For rent of the area provided for the exclusive use
of Lessee together with use, in common with others, of rest room
areas, per month; in advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35. 00. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Councilman Doherty, seconded by Councilman
Chatfield that Council approve the Airport Lease and Permit Agree-
ment between the City of Redding and Sierra Pacific Airlines, Inc. ,
as amended, and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Agreement on
behalf of the City of Redding. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Mayor Moty suggested that the Director of Public Works have someone
from the Electrical Department on hand when the P. G. & E. brings the
power to the trailer to insure that the lines are strung in the least
obtrusive manner.
Councilman Fulton asked if the trailer would conform with existing
buildings so it will not be an eyesore. Mr. Maus said the trailer is
nearly new, is white with a green stripe around the base, and it is
their intention to make it as attractive as possible.
Councilman Fulton also asked if any thought had been given to granting
Sierra Pacific a permit to operate at Benton Airport and was told
that the runways are too short at Benton, and there is no space avail-
able there from which they oould operate.
A. short discussion was held re the growth of air travel in the Redding
area and Airports Manager McCall reported that Pacific Airlines has
, had a 35°jo increase in business over last year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on the motion of Councilman Chatfield,
seconded by Councilman Doherty, the meeting was adjourned at 1 :30 P. M.
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