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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1960-03-0730 City Council, Regular Meeting Council Chambers, City Hall Redding, California March 7, 1960 7:00 P.M. Reverend Galen H. Onstad, Pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church, Redding,. gave the invocation. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following councilmen present: Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty. Absent: Councilman Fulkerth. 'Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Coshow,. Assistant to the City Manager Preaseau, City Engineer Ward, Director of Finance Courtney, Purchasing Agent Stewart, Planning Director Evans, Chief of Police Lincecum, Police Detective Ochs and Superintendent of the Electric Department Dais. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Puryear that minutes of the adjourned meeting of February 15th and the regular meeting of February 15th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Detective Ochs, president of the Shasta County Peace Officers Association, advised their organization was leasing forty acres of land for a pistol range just the other side of the city limits, beyond Rolling Hills Subdivision, off the Igo Road on Record Lane, and it would be necessary to widen this road; various organizations were donating material, equipment and labor: he stated, however they were in need of a grader and operator for two days, March 19th and 20th. He requested use of the City grader, with operator, for these dates. Mayor Fleharty stated the pistol range was an integral part of the Police Depart- ment. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Puryear the request of the Shasta County Peace Officers Association for use of a grader with operator for two days March 19th and 20th be approved, with operator to take compensating time. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RIDGE DRIVE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT No. 1960-2 Attorney Ed Ness advised petitions for the formation of Ridge Drive Assessment District No. 1960-2 had been filed sometime ago. Certificate of the City Engineer filed Engineer's Estimate Ridge Drive Sewer Assessment District filed Plan Ridge Drive Sewer Assessment District filed Specifications Ridge Drive Sewer Assessment District filed MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 2682 be adopted, a resolution of preliminary determination that the public convenience and necessity require improvements in Assessment Dis- tri-ct No. 1960-2 Ridge Drive, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen -Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 2683 be adopted, a resolution appointing ,person to prepare special assessment proceedings and authorizing execution of agreement. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: ' Councilmen - Fulkerth MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Resolution No. 2684 be adopted, a resolution approving plans and specifications. Voting was as follows:. Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons .and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth X73 31 _M.QTI.ON _ 'Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 2685 be adopted, resolution of intention in the matter of the construction of a system of sanitary sewers and appurtenances together with the payment of said District's proportionate cost of connection to the main trunk sewer.of the City of Redding! in Assessment District No. 1960-2, Ridge Drive, City of Redding, Shasta County, California Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Public Hearing date: April 4, 1960 - 8:00 P.M. Resolutions No., 2682, 2683, 2,684 and 2685 on file in the office of the City Clerk. REPORT - Parking Assessment District 35 L/Mr. Ness advised the outlook was e xcellent that sufficient signatures would be received within a very short period of time that the Parking Assessment District would be formed. COMMUNICATIONS Rodeo Week - May 23rd to 28th A communication dated March 1 from the Sheriff's Posse of Shasta County asked the week of May 23rd to 28th inclusive be proclaimed j 3 "Rodeo Week" in Redding, and also asked that council not allow any circus or carnival a license or permit to show in the City limits during this week. The letter states: "Our reason is the expense involved in putting on a Championship Rodeo. We have but one way to meet this expense, and that.is to fill our grandstands and bleachers for both performances." Sheriff John Balma thanked council for their past cooperation in support of Rodeo Week and said they were no doubt aware the Asphalt Cowboys would ask for a carnival during this time. He stated the two organizations were trying to reach an agreement on this subject. MOTION: Made. by Councilman. Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that the week of May 23rd to 28th inclusive be proclaimed Rodeo Week and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Proclamation on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Kiwanis Club - Circus The Kiwanis Club of Metropolitan Redding requested permission to have the Wonder Brothers Circus for a two day showing on April 22nd and 23rd with 1,32 a waiver of permits and other fees; circus to be held on the open grounds off Highway 99 west, bounded on the south by Rio Drive and north by Del Mar Avenue in the Benton Tract. The Screening Committee of the Redding Chamber of Commerce had been contacted, and request was approved, the letter states. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly the request of the Kiwanis Club of Metropolitan Redding to:hold Wonder Brothers Circus on April 22nd and 23rd be approved, with a waiver -of permits and other fees; location to be the open grounds west of Highway 99, bounded by Rio Drive on the south and Del Mar Avenue on the north in the Benton Tract. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Re Tobacco Sale to Minors Marjorie Bland, Secretary of Committee organized by Shasta High School P. T. A. Executive Board, protested the sale of cigarettes and tobacco J� to minors in the City of Redding, and advised the state law makes it illegal to sell tobacco in any form to anyone under the age of eighteen years. Mrs. 'Maxine.: Thurman, speaking from the floor, advised the group was not against: smoking, but were definitely opposed to persons under the age of eighteen being allowed to purchase cigarettes, which was against the law. It was their request the people and officers be reminded of this law, that it be enforced in the City. 1 1 1 32 A resolution to this effect had been passed by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors this date, Mrs. Thurman stated. Councilman Simons advised he had attended the Board of Supervisors meeting and Deputy District Attorney Abbe had read the law that it was illegal to sell cigarettes or tobacco in any form to minors; that a copy of the law should be on all vending machines. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution, substantially the same as adopted by' the Board of Supervisors of Shasta County, re sale of tobacco and cigarettes to minors. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes: Shasta County Peace Officers Ass'n.: W. B. Alexander, Past President of the Shasta County Peace Officers Assn, thanked council for the efforts expended on their behalf in offering property for their proposed buildings, however decision had been reached to purchase their own site as it would be better for them to own the property outright. Fish and Game Property -Cypress St. Mr. James D. Stokes, Regional Manager Region 1 Department of Fish and Game, advised that land on Cypress Street purchased by the State from theCity in 1946 while no longer used.as a game farm, does have offices, storage buildings and a game cover plant nursery and residences on this property. City Manager Cowden will submit detailed report on how much of this property is being used by the Department of Fish and Game. Re Benton Airport Mr. Clyde P. Barnett, Director of Aeronautics, California Aeronautics Commission, asked that careful consideration be given b efore closing J� Benton Ai'rport'in view of the fact that present trend will soon reverse the need from airline airports to small general utility close -in airports. You have a fine "bus stop" in the coming means of transportation and if you dismember it merely for a comparatively minor economic consideration, you will very seriously regret this lack of: c&g, range planning because ex- perience' has proven that once"an airport is gone, it is gone for .good, " the letter states. The City Manager was directed to write Mr. Barnett that it might prove beneficial to everyone if he, did come to Redding to discuss this matter. Re Sale of City Owned Property, Mr. Lee Champion, Regional Real Estate Manager of Montgomery Ward asked if the City would consider selling any portion of the property recently acquired east of the South City Park. BGG MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Pu.ryear that a letter be sent to Mr. Champion advising this property is being con- sidered for civic improvements and City was not interested in selling at this time. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. City Manager Cowden advised that presentation and findings of the Civic Center Committee (Preliminary Report) would be submitted to councilmen at their next meeting. Coaster Derby - Placer St. Hill The Redding 20-30 Club requested permission to hold their annual Coaster Derby Event on May 8th, 1960 on Placer Street Hill; that the following streets be blocked off at Placer: West, Chestnut, Willis, '_IV1a.gnolia and�y Orange, using City blockades. Rules and regulations of previous years will be observed, and statement of insurance coverage issued. MOTION: Made by Councilman. Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that request of the 20-30 Club be granted to hold their annual Coaster Derby on Placer Street Hill on May 8, 1960. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Benton Airport .- Tie. Downs Mrs. Alma Hinds, H & H Flying Service, Inc., advised an aircraft had been �c�� 33 damaged when it pulled the cable splice, due to the improper rein- stallation of tie downs and cables. She stated during the strong winds the area had been having, this was a very dangerous condition and any help the City could give would be appreciated. Again she stressed the need for additional tie downs. City Manager Cowden reported it was necessary that lessee inform City when this work is required, and Smokey Preaseau, immediately upon being informed,had checked and fixed the cables. Municipal Election =April 12, 1.960 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly the compensation for election officers at the General Municipal Election �!y on April 12,' 1960, be as follows: Clerks and Judges $14.00 per day Inspectors 17.00 per day Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen- Fulkerth MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Notice of Election be approved, appointing election officers and listing polling precincts. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. PROGRESS REPORT - Power Allocations Mayor Fleharty submitted progress report and recommendations concerning sources of electric power, advising that City's option with Pacific Gas and Electric Company would expire August of this year. In view of past experience the Mayor stated he recommended the lii'ring of a: consulting; engineering firm to §upport 'our needs for utilization of Central bailey Project power and submitted proposal of the firm Engineering Consult- ants, Inc. , of Denver, Colorado. Their services would consist of an engineering report on the feasibility and 3� advantages to the City in securing power directly from the Bureau of Reclama- tion's Shasta and/or Keswick Hydroelectric Power Plants and would include basin data on -the potential rights of the City to any firm power available from the Central Valley System. Estimated total cost as itemized in the letter of W. C. Wenger, Senior Electrical Engineer, dated February 25, 1960 was $850. 00. Dates for hearings to be held in Sacramento, scheduled by the Special Subcommittee on Assigned Power and Land Problems'for March 10th, 11th and 12th, were re- scheduled for March 25th, 26th and 28th Mayor Fleharty was advised' by Congress- man John Moss, Chairman. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Felly the recommendation of Mayor Fleharty be approved, .and proposal of the engineering firm of Engineering Consultants, Inc. be accepted. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Mayor Fleharty read his letter to Mr. H. P. Dugan, Regional Director of the Bureau of Reclamation, Sacramento, dated March 1st, making the following re- quest on behalf of the City of Redding: "That the total of 40, 000 kw's of firm power be allocated from the Central Valley Project to the City of Redding. This is the reasonable total amount needed to meet the requirements of the -next four to five years. At the end of this period we can view the long range potentials of the City based upon expansion and also the availability of the additional firm supply due from Trinity at that approximate date. " The letter calls attention to the fact that in 1955 the City made a similar request and was advised that all available power was allocated. His letter continues: "In 1958 the Interior Department made sweeping allocations under pressure from Senators Kuchel and Engle and Congressman Moss 34 and others to dispose of the firm capacity available. The request of Redding did not even receive passing notice in this packaged allocation. When it was brought to Mr. Bellports attention, he claimed there was no record of any request from Redding. " Mr. Dugan's answer to this letter, dated March 4th, advised full consideration would be given to the request, including the special considerations proposed. ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS It was the suggestion of Mayor Fleharty that either a book, or paper, be dis- tributed at council meetings that those in attendance list their name and address; should they be a representative of an organization, this too be rioted, and this list be made a part of the minutes of each of the council meetings; that all those attending,the meeting receive a copy of the minutes of the meeting. MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded- by Councilman Simons the recommendations of the mayor be adopted.- The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Mr. H. A. Lauerman suggested a space be reserved on the page that persons fill in the reason why they attended either the item on the agenda that was of ' interest to them, or the business from the floor, in order that councilmen Might be assisted in knowing the items of vital interest in the community. AUDITOR - City of Redding Councilman Simons advised two local certified public accountants had submitted proposals to annually audit the books of the City of Redding, and one local firm had written he was not interested at this time. C. G. Villars, Jr., submitted the proposal of a minimum of $2, 000. 00 ,2 y� and a maximum of $2, 500.00 (2/24/60) Muncy McPherson & Company�ba'sed theirz ro'po'sal',oY "an'hourl'y' s:dale; in no event to 'b e more than '$3, 000. 00 (2/2'6/60) It was Mr. Simon's recommendation the firm of C. G. Villars, Jr. be retained. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons; seconded -by Councilman Puryear the firm of C; G. Villars, Jr 'be employed to audit the books of the City of Redding in accordance with his proposal dated' February 24th. - Voting was as follows: ` Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen.- Fulkerth' CONSULTING ARCHITECTURAL FIRM -Civic Development Vice Mayor Simons'submitted�"'!Report and recommendation concerning the em- ployment'of a consulting architectural 'firm to'prepare preliminary plans for the construction of a civic- auditorium'' dated M'a'rch' 2, 19601. The memo states "Dick Smart of Smart and Clabaugh has indicated ,that he has dis-cussed this project with Mitchell Van Bourg and they have arrived at a plan under which they would work as one firm, on the planning portion of our 'pro'je'cted' civic auditorium and/or con- vention hall development". ,32� MOTION: - 'Made by Councilman'Simons',' se'conde'd by Councilman Puryear to retain the firm of Van Bourg/Nakamura and Smart and Clabaugh, Associated Architects, A -.I. A. , a joint venture; ' for complete architectural services as' well as assistance to the City of Redding in expediting decisions required to formulate a program for thi's project, and that the City Manager, City Attorney and he (W. Simons) be authorized to prepare a proposed contract. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes, Mr. Van Bourg said he was very anxious to participate with the City in this project; Mayor Fleharty stated he was very pleased 'with the results of the survey as he felt City had the finest talent available and those employed were "ready, willing and able" to proceed with our proposed project. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLLS MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly tha.t1 Warrant Register No. 16, warrant Nos. 2540 to 2747 inclusive, in the amount of $121, 535. 36 be approved -and paid; that Payroll Register No. 15, warrant Nos. 5957 to 6146 inclusive in the amount of $38, 777. 29 be approved; that Payroll Register No. 16, Warrant Nos. 6147 to 6342 inclusive in the amount of '$39, 640. 29 be approved. Grand Total: $199, 952. 94 35 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kelly, Puryear, Simons_ and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Noone Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM A memo was sent to all councilmen dated March 3 from the Assistant to the City Manager and the City Manager, entitled "Recommendations regarding changes in the City's telephone communication system". Attached to this memo was the breakdown of their new proposal insofar as the number of lines City will require, including extensions, etc. Councilmen were advised should they elect to accept this new .system as rec- ,;,7 9U ommended, in addition to the salary savings for the P. B. X. operator ($3, 636 plus retirement, insurance -costs, ,etc.) the amount saved -will be $116. 00 per month, the difference between our normal costs under our existing com- munications system vs, the new costs under the proposed system, which would result in an annual -savings: of $1,392. 00: Mr. Preaseau advised if change was approved by council, the complete change- over would be by April 15th. MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Simons the recommendations regarding changes in the City's telephone communication system as outlined be adopted, program to be gotten under way immediately.. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Mayor Fleharty stated the City now had two less employees than six years ago; the upgrading of the employees had resulted in fewer people being paid more, do- ing twice the work.. SERVICE AGREEMENT - Police and Fire Radios 4'Pur'ch'a's i�g A ent~Stewarttadvk.sed.two_proposals had,been received from .two local service organizations licensed by the F.- C. C. covering_ the base units, mobile units, etc. for the police and fire department two way radio equipment. Motorola proposed twenty-four hour service on all police and fire equipment i %/ � on the base, station, _and,ser.vice on -the various mobile: units. during- normal work- ing hours, Monday through Friday. In the. event- more than two mobile units fail at the same time, emergency•ser-vice will be provided_- This service would be $169. 15 per month, on a one year contract. Radio Electronics Products Corp. of Redding proposed twenty-four hour service �G 6 per day., seven days per week, maintenance agreement of $135, 89 base pe -r month, on a three year contract. The last two years of the agreement would be adjusted with respect to the new police motorcycle transistorized radio. They propose to service _this, unit ;on- a no c.ha-r-ge--basis for the first year, in order to obtain a true "service history";- however; this would not exceed;$11. 88; per month (the charge z C' for other motorcycle units) and in all ;probability will'be less; Mr.. Stewart's memo to councilmen advised. Additionally, they request a flat charge of $72. 00 on one motorcycle unit to place it in top operable condition. Over the three year period proposed, -all of _these charges would amortize at $1.45 81 per month. It was the purchasing agent's recommendation that Council adopt the proposal of Radio Electronics Products, Corp., effective April 1, 1960 to April 1,: 1963. MOTION: Made by Councilman -Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that the recommendations of the Purchasing Agent be approved, and proposal.of Radio Electronics Products, Corp. be accepted, effective April 1, 1960 to April 1, 1963. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear and Simons Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Not Voting: Councilmen -- Fleharty RE RADIO TRANSMITTER FACILITIES Hill 90.0. Under date of February 25th, City Manager Cowden submitted recommendation regarding adoption by Council of a policy governing the installation of radio trans- mitter facilities on Hill 900, .and a copy of a letter from Clair A. Hill and Associates was attached thereto requesting permission from Council to permit them to relocate their radio base station'to Hill 900. MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Kelly that re- quest of Clair A. Hill and Associates to relocate 'radio base station'on Hill 900 be denied. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 36 CITY CODES City Manager Cowden advised 100 copies of the new City Code had been received from the Michie City Publications Company, and in a memo dated February 23rd stated that copies had been distributed to a few of the city offices; two reference copies would be made available in the City Clerk's office for use by the general public and other City Department heads having -only occasional use of the code. About sixty copies of the code could be made available for sale to local business and professional people who might elect to: purchase a copy, and requests would e5 undoubtedly be received from other cities. and counties for a copy., Mr. Cowden's memo stated. Total costs of producing the codes totaled. $6, 175. 52, or $61. 75 per volume. In establishing the charge for the codes, the City Manager's only ,recommendation was that a copy be given to the Redding Justice Court at no cost since the Justice Court prosecutes under the City Code,, and a -price be established for. the sale to other political.7subdivisions,-of.gover.nment-in a.lesser amount than,.the price estab- lished for sale to.pr.ivate parties: Action deferred for two weeks. N. MARKET ST. BRIDGE Relocation of -Utility A memo dated March 'I, � 1-960 from the.•Ci.tr Manager entitled "Recommendation concerning the City's participation in the cost of relocating,City owned utilities on the North Market Street Bridge" advised the ,State Division of Highways planned to go to bid on the construction of a new ,bridge parallel to the existing North Market Street Bridge, and it would be necessary for City to either complete thy' relocation of water and electric utilities by April 15th, or be sufficiently far enough along with the work that it not interfere with'the-bridge contractor's Work. It was the. recommendation :of the City Engineer.; -City-Attorney and they City Manager that by minute entry, Council authorize :this work be -.performed by. force account, and the necessary pipe fittings, valves; etc: , :be; p.r:ocurQd by 'dir,ect-purchase as an emergency measure without adverti.sing,for -bids. Total relocation costs have been estimated to be -approximately $28; 000. 0.0;_ -'the State Division of Highways to pay some 75%, total costs to the City approximately 251/o, or $7, 000. 00; $5, 000. 00 of this was provided in the 1.959-60 budget under New Mains and Replacement,, Water- ,Department Account.UW 851-343. $2, 600. 00 of the relocation cost would be the electric department, councilmen were told. Mayor Fleharty stressed that it was councils determination they must be con- sulted well in advance .on expenditures not budgeted; that some responsible council- man should be.notified long before the meeting, and.the councilman carry the ball at the meeting, not the administrative staff. That this project was not an emergency project, as it had been long foreseen, and there was no reasons why these arrange- ments could not have been planned some six months ago. -t, In explanation of the delay in.submitting this project to. council,. the City Engineer and City Attorney'stated the plans, thought to be satisfactory, had to be revised, easements and rights-of-way obtained, and in working out an agreement with an attorney there..had been considerable negotiations: It was moved by Councilman Kelly that authorization be given to the City Engineer and the Water and Electric Departments for relocation of -utilities -on the North Market Street Bridge; including the purchasing.as an emergency measure without advertising for bids; but this motion was withdrawn pending submittal of a Resolution.. RECESS 5 Minutes MOTION Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that Resolution- No-., 268.6 be adopted, a resolution of the-CityCouncil of the City of Redding declaring the relocation of electrical lines and water lines of ,the City of Redding at the site of the Market Street Bridge an;emergency. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly; Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Puryear, . Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth City Attorney Coshow advised that 4/5 affirmative vote was necessary, other wise the resolution was not adopted. Asked what would be the consequence .if this resolution was not adopted, City 37 Engineer Ward stated it may cost the entire project itself, as all outside construction must be completed by Apr.il� 15th or the State might withdraw all funds for use on other projects. Councilman Puryear said for the sake of expediency and getting this. project out of deadlock, and for this reason -only, he would be willing to change his No vote to Yes. Voting on Resolution No. 2686 is now: Ayes:" Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleha.rty, Noes: Councilmen -'None Absent: Councilmen -Fulkerth Resolution No. 2686 6n -file in the office,of the City Clerk. Mayor Fleharty reiterated that never again would he vote for an emergency measure without consultation from the City Manager, giving reasons and the problems; "memos are not good enough for me" he concluded. BLOCKING. OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS - .. Under date of March 1st, City Manager Cowden submitted a progress report concerning mutual problems of the.%City of Redding and the Southern Pacific &% Company relating to the blocking of railroad crossings in the City"; the memo advised that one of the Southern Pacific's. problems. were because.they operated freight trains through the City at a speed of twenty miles per hour and that they will request, by letter, -permission-to operate the trains at a higher: rate of speed. REDDING MUNICIPAL. AIRPORT..- TVOR Installation.. City Manager Cowden advised he had received the following information from the California Aeronautics Commission and. the _Fede ral. Aviation, Agency: _ That totalcost of 'TVOR.rad o air navigation and .approach facility.w:ould b.e approximately $20, 000. 00 and that.no'State funds. were. available fors such .an expenditure. There were no immediate. plans to install such a TVOR in- stallation by the F. A. A. and that federal reguPations provide that the criterion for such an installation is 200 instrument .aircraft. operations per year as a minimum. In 1959 there were only 81 instrument landings at the Redding Municipal Airport, less than one-half of the.required number to. qualify for such an installation by. the .Federal. government.. No action taken. REPAIR .OF SIDEWALK - West side of Oregon St. City Manager Cowden submitted '.'City Engineer's report regarding dangerous and defective sidewalk on Oregon -Street adjacent to the W.e.stern Hotel" dated March 3.rd. to ,all councilmen,: outlining .the .situation to. date: on .the p.ro,posed plans to remedy this condition.' 3) He had been advised as -follows: Have City Engineer e're.ct a railing between the -lower and higher sidewalk elevation and to ,pla.ce concrete in the areas adjacent to the curb that had .for many years been used by.Mrs. Cordi for the planting, of flowers. Remove ramp area in front of the building adjacent to the Western Hotel and to make a sidewalk area in what is now the ramp area. Mrs. Vine Cordi; 'owner of,the Western Hotel and Ed L Cordi did not approve of this proposed plan, and submitted.the -following alternate. proposal: Raising the present level of the street on the west side to meet the height of the present curb; extend the present sidewalk on the same level as it now exists, .which will result in a curb of equal height to that which is now in place, which is the standard height for such curbs. City Engineer -Ward advised the CCirdi's.proposal was:not practical as the.difference in elevation between the street, curb- and sidewalk has a maximum difference between the curb and -walk of fifteen. inches. If the. curb_was.raised .sixiinches; City would fall far short, elevation wise, of solving the problem;.in that manner. Mr. Cowden further stated the Cordis felt that having complied with all City requirements in the past, they have no liability towards the construction now requested by the City. . . . .. . Councilman Simons said the City Engineer should submit the.best solution to the situation that perhaps in the past the cheapest way might have been the. re- commendation. Councilman Kelly stated he was of the opinion no one should be exempt from paying for the material, and Councilman Puryear stated councilmen were all in accord, that policy .as laid down was that property owner should pay : for material costs; that if the Cordis wanted an alternate plan, they should pay accordingly. MOTION: Made by Councilman Puryear, seconded by Councilman Simons that a letter be written to the Cordis stating views of the Council on the hazardous condition of their sidewalk and that it must be fixed most expeditiously; that if they want an alternate plan, they must share in the costs. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ' RESOLUTION - Prohibiting Parking (Market St.) MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that Resolution No. 2687 be adopted, a resolution prohibiting parking on both sides of Market Street between Eureka Way and the Sacramento River Bridge. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Resolution No. 2687 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Rezoning Parking Zones (Post Office Area) MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Puryear that Resolution No. 2688 be adopted, a resolution providing for the rezoning of the parking zones adjacent to' the Post Office ori Yuba and Oregon Streets in the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly, Puryear and Fleharty Noes: Councilmen - Simons Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Resolution No. 2688 on file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Simons advised he was not in accord with parallel parking on Yuba Street by the Post Office. „ LEGISLATION- Changes in'Sales Tax Law City Attorney Coshow stated he would forward to councilmen copies of the pro- posed legislation that would make changes in the sales tax law, with a copy of a proposed resolution to'be submitted to councilmen next meeting.. INTRODUCTION Mayor Fleharty introduced -R. Rex Wittner, one of the nominees for City Council, and welcomed him to the meeting. Communications 1. Minutes of the Shasta County Economic Commission dated Feb. 8, 1960 2. ICCCNC report on regular meeting held February 16th with notice of next meeting fo be held in Alturas on March 15th There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. API Attest: City erk is lel�� _3 / 77