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City Council, Regular Meeting
Police Dept. & Council Chambers Bldg.
. . Redding, California
July 3, 1961 7:00 P.M.
Reverend Richard H. Walsh, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Redding, gave
the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Puryear with the following councilmen
presentc Fulkerth, Moty, Simons .and Puryear. Absent: Gouncilmari Martin, M. D.
Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Redmon, Director of
Finance Courtney, City Engineer Arness, Purchasing.Agent Stewart and City
Assessor Towrisend. �
The following persons 5igned the Register:
M. G. Alwood .
G. D. O'Brien
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M�TION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that
minutes of the last regular ineeting of June 19th and the special meeting of June
28th.be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noes: Councilmen - None
A.bsent: Councilmen - Martin
BOARD. OF EQUALIZATION
Mayor Puryear advised the Council was convening as a Board of Equalization. �
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There were no written protests to the Assessment Roll; and no one appeared to
protest.
C OMMUNICA TIONS
Airport.Commission. Recommendations _ � ,
Chas. Hall, Chairman of the Redding Airport Commission, submitted
recommendations of the Commission dated June 28th, :_and Couric:ilman
Moty, Airport Committee, briefed council ori these recommendations:
1. That Council accept the proposed License Agreement between the
City and the Qrland Manufacturing Company. Minor change.s had been
made in the proposed location for the borate mixing operation to� provide
for a minimum distance of 225. 0 feet from the centerline of the adjacent
taxiway to provide for adequate safety and maneuverability. �
The Agreement be for one year in accordance with the length of the
contract between the Qrland Manufacturing Company and the United States
Forest Seryice;.further, if the Orland Manufacturing Company is not the
successful bidder to perform this service for the Federal Government, that ���'
the same contract be applicable to the successful bidder.
License Agreement subject to review by. the, Airport Commission prior
to the signing of a new contract
M�TION: Made by Councilman- Moty, secondedo by. Councilman Fulkerth
the recornmendations. of the Redding Airport Commission be approved. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes. .
2. Approved Ordinance No. 6-51 on the regulation of all types of revenue
producing activities except for aircraft engaged in,inter-state commerce at
the two airports, and urged its passage at the earliest opportunity.
, MO�TION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
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the full reading of Ordinance No. 651 be waived, and the City Attorney
be directed to scari same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
City Attorney Redmon scanned Ordinance No. 651, as amended, an ordinance
of the. City Council of the City of Redding amending 5ections 4-4, 4-14, and
4-33 of, and adding Sections 4-14. 1, 4-14. 2, 4-33. 1, 4-33. 2 and 4-33. 3 to,
Chapter 4 of the Redding City Code relating to aircraft and airports .
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He advised minor changes had been made, arid the pr'ocedure would be to
offer it for first reading, as amended. " � "
Councilman Simons offered Ordinance No. 651, as amended, for first read-
ing. '
Atchison,. :Topeka & Sa•nta Fe Railway S.ystem : ,
� � -� Mr. W. B. Gobel, representative of the Santa Fe Railway, advised should
City Council wish to take a stand on the acquisition of the Western Pacific,
they would send representatives to pre`sent their position.
Lea�ue of Calif. Cities-Sacramento Valley
The League of California Cities, Sacramento Valle Division, announced the
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summer�.�- quarterly meeting will be held in Susanville, July 14th and 15th.
Centerville•Cominunity Services District
Mr. _Ronald Chidester, President of the Centerville Community Services
District, advised their. Boarcl of Directors are working to obtain a water
supply for the area within the District, which is located immediately west
of the City of Reddi:ng and generall}r along Placer Road. The}r asked if City
would be willing to sell water to the District on a wholesale basis at a master
meter at some convenient point on the existing city. facility at or near the
City limi�s. They would pay all costs associated with this service, including
the cost of the master meter; estimated total water� requirerrients will be
approximately 15 million gallons per year during the initial project years,
increasing to approximately four times this figure by the end of the amortiza-
� �'� tion period for project works, which has been taken as forty years. �
Referred to the Water Committee for report and recommendation. �
Mayor Puryear advised council would be meeting wi`th the Water Resources
Board on the possibility of an overall County Water District, however if '
this did not become a reality the request of the Centerville Community
Services District should be given due consideration as there was a very
definite problem in this area.
Benton As�sessment District - Extension of Time
The Cleverdon Company, contractors for the Benton Assessment District
work, requested an extension of the completion date from July 9th to August
2 6th, 19 61 .
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City Enginee'r A:rness recommended this request be accepted arid a 45 day
�-3 f} extension of .time be gra'nte`d due to weathe r conditions and some conditions
�under which' i't was necessary to work. '
MQTIQN: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
the recommendation of the City-Engineer be accepted, and a 45 day extension
of time be granted to Cleverdon Company on the Benton Tract Assessment
District Imp,rovements. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes .
APPROVA.L (?F CLA.IMS AND PAYROLL
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that
claims in the amount of $ 34, 848. 78, warrant register No. 24,. warrant Nos . 7350
to 7511 inclusive be approved' and� paid. That Payroll Register 1Vo. 23, salaries
�(i(: for the first half'of June, warrant Nbs. 1606 to 1801 inclusive., in�the amount of
$39, 012. 98 be approved. That Warrant Register No. 1, warrant Nos . 7512 to
7520 inclusive in t�ie amount of $22, 164. 80 be 'approved'.
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Total Warrant Register No. 24 and Payroll Register N.o.. 23 ,$73, 861 . 76
Voting was as follows: .
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, 5imons and Puryear .
Noes: Councilmen - None
Abs ent: Councilmen - Martin , �
REPdRT - Delinquent Taxes and Redemptions
Councilman Simons advised the report of the Delinquent Tax Collector indicated
that a total of $1, 928. 63,had been collected for the period commencing April 1 to �-Sr��
June 3 Oth, 19 61 . �
AWARD OF BID - Sulphur Creek Trunk Sewer � : � � -
City Engineer Arness submitted tabulation on bids received for the construction
of the Sulphur Creek Trunk 5ewer, , Bid Schedule.No. 192, and recommended bid
be awarded to low bidder, Jess Hogg and Son in the total amount of $27, 768 . 40.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simons the
recommendation of the City Engineer be approved, and bid for the construction of
the Sulphur Creek Trunk Sewer be awarded to low bidder, Jess Hogg and Son j�'�
in the total amount of $27, 768. 40 and the Mayor be authorized to sign contract
on behalf of the City.
Voting was ;as follows: ,
Ayes:. Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, .Simons and,Pur.year_;
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Noes: Councilmen - None
Abs ent: Councilmen - Martin . � -
PARKVIEW AVE. .IMPRO�TEMENTS
City Engin.eer,Arness advis.ed.personal contact had been ma.de with most of the
residents_ on the: south side of Parkview Avenue and -55. 1%„had expressed approval
of the complete street paving project; they had been unable to contact four absentee
owners but if any one of these owners should approve the project, the percentage � c=j
would be over 60., He stated.the residents had seemed very pleased with:the pro-
posal of a five year program, financed by the City, with interest not to exceed 6%.
Mr. Ted Garlington and Mrs. Liz Reginato had assisted in.the house to house can-
vass, together with Engineering Department personnel.
EXTENSI�N OF.RAIIr.,RQA;D,:A.VENUE
City Manager Cowden advised..the Southern Pacific. Company had approyed the
_ City acquisition of a thirty.foot eas ement for th,e extension of Railroad.Avenue :
across certain railroad property, in:,the�:vic"i:rii:ty,of.Shasta and Tehama Streets . ����
Councilmen were in accord this should be a 55' easement, and referred,the subject
to the City Manager for negotiation with the Southern Pacific Company. Council-
_ man Sirnons suggested that,Shoxt Street be abandoned. ,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - Redding Municipal Airport
Mr. :Bill Minton, County Executive Officer, advised the Board of Sup,ervisors
at their meeting. June 26th had passed.a minute order stating their intention,to
rebudget the $=15, 750. 00 for 'capital; improvements at the Municipal Airport. The
increase of $12, 150. 00 in the County's percentage will be discussed at the final ii��
budget hearing, ;probably in August, however City could immediately proceed with
work that would i,nvolve.the County's participation up to':the ,$15, 750, 00. : �
City Manager Cowden requested minute order.approval of;capital improvements at
the Airport up to $31, 500. 00.
MOTION: Made by Councilman.Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the City
authorize.capital improvements; at_the ,Redding Municipal Airport�up to $31, 5.Q0�: 00.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . .
RESQLUTION - Re Construction,Federal Bldg. , . _ _
MOTION: Made: by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that ,z ��
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Resolution No. 2848 be ac�opted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding relating to the construction and operation of a Federal b'uilding in�the
City of Redding. �
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear - � � �
Noes: Councilmen .- None
A.bsent: Councilmen - Martin �
Resolutiori No. 2848 on file in the office of the City Clerk., ' �
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RESOLUTI�N - Destruction of Old Records ,.,
lyT�¢T.I ON: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded� by Councilmari Fulkerth that
Resolution No. '2849 be ad'opted, a resolution of the City Council�of the City of
Redding authorizing the destruction of certain city records. �
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Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Martin � � - • � "
Resolution No. -2849 on file in the office of th•e City Clerk.
R. V. Stewart was requested to contact members of the Redding Historical Society
to ask if they would be interested in some of.the older documents dated 1891 :
EASEMENT - Karl and Lillian Hemsted � - - • �
�� 7 City Attorney-Redmon advised it was necessary to obtain right of way for the
access road and other municipal purposes over land approximately parallel to
and in the vicinity of the proposed Highway 99'freeway; in accordance with the
Freewa"y Agreement between the City and the State Division of Highways. He
subrnitted Easement from Karl Hemsted and I�illian Hemsted.
MOTION: 1Vlade by C.ouncilman .Fulkerth, s econded by Councilman Simons to
j� / approve Easement for Certain Purposes from Karl Herristed �and Lilli•an Hemsted
and the Mayor be authorized to sign said easement on behalf of the City. The
-Vote: Unanimous Ayes. ` ' � •
LICENSE A.GiZEEMENT - Orland Mar�ufacturTin�g�Company
City Attorney Redmon submitted License Agreement between the Orland Manufactur-
ing Company and the�City' of Redding-. Couneilmen suggested if they were not the
successful bidder when the United States Forest Service_ awarded bids for,this
fire retardent program, Ci�y enter i�nto a� sirnilar agreement with the �succ'essful
bidder. The City Attorney advised he would hold the executed copies of the agree-
��� ment until Bid was awarded. �
It was again brought out the �1/2� gallon charge would be retroactive �to the commenc-
ing of the fire season.
MOTIC)N: Made by Couneilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to approve
the License A.greement with the Orland Manufacturing Company and�:uthorize the
Mayor to sign on .behalf of the City. The V.ote: Unanimous Ayes�2- � ' .
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ORDINANCE - Christensen-Mistletoe El:ementa'ry School Annexation • �� � •
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, sec.onded by Councilman Fulkerth the full
reading of Ordinance No. 649 be waived, and the City Attorney be directed to scan
same. The Vote: �LTnanimoia.s Ayes. '
'�< -� MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that
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Ordinance No. 649 be adopted, an ordinance approving the annexati:on of certain
uninhabited territory, designate'd "Christensen-Mistle.toe Elementary School
. Annexation" to the City of Redding. � .
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty,` Simons, and;.,Puryear- : . � � �
Noes: Counciimen -' None � - � � , � �- ,-. � �„_.'.,- ::
A.bsent: Councilmen - Martin
O�rdinance No. 649 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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AGREEMENT - Lake Redding Golf Course
City Attorney Redmon submitted Agreement between Terry D. Isaccson and L.
R. Thompson, co-partners, dba Lake Redding Golf Course. At the request of
Mayor Puryear the following clause was inserted to the agreement. "Any
assignment of any of the rights herein contained shall be subject to the approval �� �"
of the City. "
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simons that
Agreement with Lake R.edding Golf Course, as amended, be approved and the �J j
Mayor be authorized to sign said Agreement on behalf of the City.
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: Councilmen` - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noes: Councilmeri - None
Absent: Councilmen - Martin
(Irrigation of the Golf Course with water from City's well)
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EASEMENT - Sulphur Creek Trunk Sewer '
City A.ttorney Redmon submitted easement for sewer purposes across Dr. Piersal's
property for the bowling alley collector line. He advised that Wixson and Crowe,
Inc. , had completed the lateral sewer line to the sati'sfaction of the City, and it
was in order that City accept the easement.
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� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to
� approve easement for sewer purposes from Wixson and Crowe, Inc. , and the mayor
be authorized to sign on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
He advised the City will enter irito an agreement to reimburse Wixson arid Crowe,
� Inc. , for building this line as connections are made to the lateral sewer 1'ine, in
no event would the reimbursement exceed the cost of the construction to the owner.
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ACQUISITION OF LAND - Off-Street Parking Lot � -3'-s/
City Attorney Redmon asked th'is item be deferred.
- Est.� b Ordinance j��'
DEPT. C?F PUBLIC W ORKS y <
Deferred, pending further study by the City Attorney
RE TAXI CAB RATES
Mr. Charles Bull, owner of the Yellow Cab Company, in order to stimulate the
taxi cab business, requested permission to have a modification of taxi cab rates
on a temporary basis, perhaps one month, or six months, with the privilege of
abandoning the plan when he desires. He stated he would like, as an example, '�j 1
to offer people a round trip fare for the price of one way on Sundays, or other
days.
Referred to the City A.ttorney to check the legal aspects and submit report to the
councilmen at the next regular meeting.
Td�UR. (�F SEWER TREATMENT PLANT
Mayor Puryear suggested City Engineer Arness contact Dr. Martin to set a time -J-�l
for the tour of the Sewer Treatment Plant by councilmen.
OWNER.SHIP OF LAND - Olive, between Gold and Placer 5ts.
City Attorney Redmon was directed to further investigate the ownership of property,
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�live Street between Gold and Placer Streets. �
C ornmuni c ati ons
ICCCNC Report on June meeting in Susanvill'e, next meeting to be held in
Hayfork on.July 18th ��J
Report of Alan C'rariston, State Controller
Motor Vehicle L;icense Fee Fund for the period June 1, 1960 to May 31, 1961 % i�