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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1961-07-17I 315 City Council, R�gular Meeting , Police Dept. & Couneil Chambers Bldg. . , , , Redding, California July 17, 1961 7:00 P.M. � Reverend Jack Stegeman, pastor of St. James Lutheran Church of Redding, gave the invocation: The meeting was called to order by Mayor Puryear with the fo�lowing councilmen present: Martin, Moty; Simons and Puryear. Absent: Couneilman Fulkerth. A.lso present were City Manager Cowden, City Attornep Redmon, Director of Finance Courtney, Gity Engineer Arness, Purchasing Agent Stewart,. Planning � Direc.tor. Evans, Building Official: Penix and Building Inspector Otis. . The followi�g persons signed the Register: Jean L. Carpenter Stephen Hobbs George D. O'Brien D. L. Dittus George Sinner A.. L. Krone Charles Bull John Balma Ellen DeRuchie Jessie Baugh Rex N. W ittne r APPROVA.L OF MINUTES MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Martin that minutes of the last regular meeting of July 3rd and the adjourned meetings of July 5th, 6th and 7th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth CC?MMUNICATIONS Ridge Drive Assessment District ,�j� `) Eugene K. 5turgis, Bond Attorney for the Ridge Drive Assessment District, submitted Legal Opinion on Improvement Bonds R:idge Drive Assessment Dis- trict No. 1960-2, Series 1960-2. � Request for Additiorial I.,i�htin� School Playfields The Kiwanis Club of Redding requested council consideration for additional lighting facilities that school playfields, such as Sequoia, could be used for Little League activities, as participation in Little League had far exceeded „�� .;� the capacity of the present facilities. MC)TION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Simons the request of the Kiwanis Club of Redding that City of Redding install additional lighting facilities in other playing fields be referred to the Parks and Re- creation Commis-sion for report and recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. _ Request for Use of Rodeo Grounds for Circus The 20-30 Club of Redding requested permission to use the Rodeo Grounds on September 9, 1961, for a Rudy Brothers Circus . Counc.ilman Moty advised the grandstand problem at the rodeo grounds would not be solved by September 9th and it was his recommendation that ��L City grant the 20-30 Club of Redding permission to hold the Rudy Brothers Circus at the Redding Baseball Park if they so desire. Councilmen concurred with this recommendation and Thompson Field was also suggested as a possible location for the circus. Alcoholic Beverage Control 316 The following applications were received by the Department of Alcoholic Be.verage Gontrol: - - Glenn E. Maley and Homer Rose Cascacie Hotel, 1283 California St. , R.edding : On-Sale �, . / 7% Miller�s Markets of N. California, Inc. . Village Plaza Shopping Center, Athens Ave. , Off=5ale Lea�ue of Calif. Cities - June 26th The League of California Cities submitted a bulletin relative to Hou.se Resolution No. 365, re Steps Leading Ta and From Public Buildings . � ' City Attorney Redmon briefed councilmen on this �2.esolution, recently . adopted by the Assembly of the California Legislature. It states the difficulty of elderly citizens, often handicapped by poor visiori, of ascending aiicl des'cend- ing steps of public buildings, and that this difficulty could be greatly alleviated if the steps leading to and from public buildings were marked with dark or� �7� black borders, or some, other appropriate design, on the leading edge of the step so as to indicate where one step ends and the next begins. The bulletin advises that while a bill which would have.made this mandatory state law was defeated because of the possible liability.of public agencies for failure to follow the proposed law, they did urge all cities to have a city official report to the City Council on the feasibility of marking steps as requested by the above resolution. This subject was referred to Buildi�ng Official Penix for report and recommenda- tion to the City Council. , Municipal A.irport Coffee Shop . , Randall J. Presleigh, Attorney at Law, suggested a renewal of the present lease with Bob and _�helma DeMyer, Redding Municipal Airport Coffee Shop, under the same terms and conditions as previously in effect and enclosed a ��,�. statement of the gross income and net profit for the year 1960 and for the first four months of 1961 showing a noticeably reduced income. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty; seconded by Councilman Simons this matter be referred to the A.irport Commission for study and recommendation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Pony Ride - City Park Mrs . Le�e Leighton requested permission to operate their Pony Ring at the Redding City Park, Sunday, Jui�• 23rd, 1961 during the Redding Asphalt Cowboys Community Barbecue. She advised they had a City of Redding business license and are fully insured. . �-'��� MQTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Simons the request of Mrs. Leighton to operate a pony ring at Redding City Park on July 23rd be approved, provided the area used for the ring is compatible with the activities of the A.sphalt Cowboys and the inclusion of the Hold Harmless Clause in the insurance. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Request for Annexation to City - Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church o A request was received from the Redding Trinity Evangelical.Lutheran Congregational U.A. C. for annexation of their property to the City;:this property cons_ists of 5. 02 acres of land bounded on the east by.Hilltop Road, west by the east right-of-way line of the new Interstate Freeway, north "���-�— by the present line of the Redding cit}r lirnits and on.the south by the north line of the northerly most row of lots of the Hemsted Subdivision. City Attorney Redmon advised he had spoken to a gentleman who repres.ented the Lutheran Church who told him the church owned ten acres of property, 317 five acres on which the church is located and an adjoining five acres which at present is unimproved. The question of annexation of the entire parc�l had been discussed however it was apparent the decision had been to only annex the five acres. MOTiON: Made by C.ouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Moty to refsex;�:the�}r_equest of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran.Congregational U.A. C. of Redding for annexation,to the City to the City A.ttorney and City Engineer. The Vot�e: Unanimous A.yes. PROCLAMA.TION "August is Outdoor Life Month" , MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Martin that /^�?� Proclamation."A.ugust is Outdoor Life Month" be approved, and'the Mayor be authorized to sign said Proclamation on behalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. APPRC}VA.L OF CLAIMS & PAYROLL � MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Martin that Claims in the amount of $111, 744. 88, Warrant Register No. 2, warrant Nos. 7521 to 7679 inclusive be approved ancl paid; that Payroll, salaries June 15th to 30th, Payroll Register No. 24, warrant Nos. 1802, 1804 to 2024 inclusive /U L in the amount of $41, 657. 19 be approved. Grand Total: $153, 402. 07. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - 'None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth TREA5UR.ER'S REP�RT - June 30, 1961 Councilman Simons submitted Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 1961, in the total amount of $2, 208, 345. 05, and advised that interest earned on investments �%�% and inactive bank accounts for the period July l, 1960 to June 30, 1961 was $31, 770.94. RESOLUTION APPROVING BUDGET - Fiscal Year 1961-62 MdTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Martin that Resolution No. 2850 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the bu'dget for the fiscal year 1961 -62. Voting was as follows: �,�'> Ayes: Councilmen - Martin; Moty, Simons and Puryear � Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilme� - Fulkerth • Resolution No. 2850 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION -� Tax Rate for Tax Year 1961�62 MOTIO�I�T: Made by Councilman Simons, secor�ded by Councilman Martin that Resolution No. 2851 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding setting tax rate for the tax year 1961-62. � �, Voting was as follows: � � /�/, A.yes: Councilmen - Martin, IVloty, Simons and Puryear � � Noes: Councilmen �- None � Absent: Councilmen_- Fulkerth Resolution.No. 285'l: on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Compensation �chedule for Classified Employees ° MOTIOIV: Made by .Councilman 5irnons, seconded by �ouncilman 1Vlartin that l�esolution l�o. 285,2�:be: adopted, a resolut'ion of the City Council of the City of Redding setting for.th tYie cornpensation schedule opposite the various position .�.3 � titles for classified employees of the City of Redding. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Counc�ilmen - 'None A.bsent: Gouncilmen - Fulkerth Resolut'ion No. 2852 on file in the office of the Cit}r Clerk. 318 City Attorney Redmon advised the change in the vacation schedule for City employees would be submitted to Council at the next regular meeting. Mayor Puryear:congratulated City Manager Cowden and Director of Finance Courtney on the excellent job they did in preparing the fine and prt�dent budget, stating "We appreciate the efforts you have put in on this work and the. Council thanks you for it". Councilmen,all concurred with these remarks. C'ity Manager Cowden thanked councilmen, advised "it was team effort". REPORT - Request of Centerville Community Services Bureau Dr. Martin, Water Committee, suggested a joint meeting be scheduled with l��/. councilmen_and the Centerville Community Services Bureau to cliscuss what their problems are in light of the Spring Creek development. City Manager Cowden was directed to set up a luncheon meeting, if possible. TOUR - Sewage Treatment Plant Dr. Martin briefed highlights of the tour of the Sewage Treatment Plant taken ��� by councilmen under the supervision of the City Engineer and advised many discrepancies had been found and the City Engineer had pointed out many improve- ments that could b e made to improve the effluence. ' The present budget (1961-62) has an appropriation of $75, 000. 00 for the 5ewage Treatment Plant Improvements, Sewer Extension and Replacement Fund, however it was hoped improvements could be made for a much less figure. REPORT - Substandard Structures The City of Redding Building Department and Fire Prevention Bureau submitted �„��-- a progress report on substandard structures, dated.July 11, 1961. ' �tQDEO GROUNDS - Grandstand Building Official :Tack Penix advised having heard the Shasta County Sheriff's Posse intended to do some extensive repairs to the main grandstand at the Rodeo Grounds, lie had made an inspection of the structure and submitted pho.tographs taken to show condition of the granclstand. He �advisecl he would like to post the grandstand against occupancy and had so notified the Sheriff�s Posse.. John Balma, Sheriff of Shasta County, speaking on behalf of the Shasta County Sheriff's Pos'se, asked for a sixty day 't'ime e'xtension before condemnation of the building, in order for tliem to s ecure the advice 'of a mari quaTified .to make an J��— extensive check to s ee if st,ruc'ture could be brought to code standard. Building Official Penix was in ag�reement with this request, providing there was no use of the grandstand during this time. Dr. Martiri, speak'ing from the medical side of the problem, said "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'�. ` MQTION: Made by Councilman.Simons, seconded by Councilman Moty the request � ' of the Shasta County Sheriff�s Posse be approved for a sixty day extension of time before condemnation of the grandstand, with the understanding that grandstand will not be used during this period. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Councilman Martin asked Mr. Penix if he made an inspection of private homes and being told "yes" was asked to make an inspection of his home as hazardous conditions were an enormous economic problem. CIVIL DEFENSE Under date of July 12th, R. V. 5tewart, Purchasing Agent and Assistant Civil Defense Director, submitted a comprehensive report on his meeting with Donald Bertucci regarding suitable quarters for RA.DEF and Communications. He � =';i lists the requirements of RADEF and Communications for Civil Defense�, itemizes the purpose of the space,. and gives an estimated cost. of equipme;�iti, for the center. Agenda item for the next. joint meeting with the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, 319 Anderson Councilmen and Redding Councilmen. � � •� . EMERGENCY FIRE REPORTING SYSTEM Mr. Robert Graham, tlie Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, outlined emergency reporting telephone arrangements designe'd particularly for use by communities with volunteer fire departments, to enable simultaneous alerting of the firemen ovcr their regular teleplione'se"r"vice. ' • The systern comprises equipment in the�central office, a special telephone set (control station), a second such set, where required (sub-control station) and � �� one talking path with one or more s�ignal channels between tYie central�office equipmerit and the special telephone or telephones. � The system rriay be;connected to a maximum of sixty-three individual lirie services; an individual line is required for each.volunteer connected to the system, while the line are not grouped by the system they may be used normally. . , . When the hand set of the control station is removed from the cradle.and the key associated with the signal channel is operated, the .central office equipment will group all of the-individual line s ervices and ring their..regular telephone.:bells . As the individual line services answer, they are g-rouped.together so that an announcement may be read from the: control station simultaneously to all who have answered. If one of the volunteer's line is grouped while a regular call is�in progress, the system places a distinctive tone on the line. The station user may hang up momentarily then remove the receiver and be .connected, to the system. . .; The charge for a maximum of 42 stations is approximately $57. 85 per month, installation charge of $704. 00 and a basic termination charge of $2, 097• 00; the b. t. c. depreciates 1/60th per month and is erased, in.a five ,year,period_in order to protect the investment should the system be disconnected within a five year period. . < Mr. Graham advised he would check other cities using the telephone warning systerr� and report to council at their next regular me.eting; Councilman- Martin asked about the use of transistor radios .and this.matter was .referred to Purchasing Agent Stewart to inves.tigate if any transis.to,r type radios have. been developed that would be flexible. enough for .the.City's. purpose. _ _ STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - 1961-62 City Engineer Arness submitted proposed Street Maintenance Program.for the,fiscal year 1961-62 (dated July 11, 1961). He requested that "Railroad Avenue fr,om Yuba to Placer Str.eet" be added to page 2 of the list submitted. Councilmen spoke of certain streets in the City in need of improvements, particular- ly mentioning F.ig, Jay, Olive and Walnut Streets. The City Eng.ineer..was requested to prepare an estimate of cost to put Fig Street ina'.:dri�veable condition. The. City Manager was directed to contac.t the Chamber of Commerce to ask if they �`�'� would be interested in`contacting property owners regarding the forma`tion. of an assessment district. for the.construction of curbs, gutt�s and streets in certain s ections of the City. , . � � � . The Street and Highway Committee of the Redding Chamber of Commerce are meeting Wednesday, July 19th at 4:00 P.M.` in the .Chamber's .office, councilmen were advised, ancl the City Engineer will attend� this meeting. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by' Councilman Martin to approve .. � the proposed' Street Maintenance-Program for the fiscal year 1961-62. . The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . � MISTLETOE SCHOOL TRUNK SEWER City Engineer Arness advised bids would be opened 'July3 lst'at 2�:00 P.M. for construction of the Mistletoe School Trunk Sewer, and asked: if this council meet- �,._ � � � . ing could be adjourned to August lst in order to'�consider the award of the bid. ��� � . . . . Councilmen concurred and advised the meeting w�uld be adjourned until 12 noon, Tuesday, August lst. 320 PARKVIEW AVE. IMPROVEMENTS City Engineer Arness advised that twenty persons had signed the petition for the formation of the Parkview Assessment District, representing 62 . 95°�0 of the property owners . He stated the residents had been assured this district would be financed by the City over a five year period, with interest not to exceed 6%. City Attorney Redmon stated that assessment district proceedings were very technical and his office would require ample time as he wanted to follow a procedure he considered safe. City Engineer Arness said this would be no � U;� problem as it would be some sixty to seventy days before ,this portion of the � program would be. undertaken. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Simons to . proceed with the Parkview Avenue Improvements as outlined by City Engineer Arness, and the formation of an Assessment District. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth RESOI:,UTION - Authorizing Agreement with P. G. and E. City Engineer Arness advised the Pacific Gas and Electric Company had submitted an agreement covering the relocation of a pole line on Parkview Avenue; pole line is on an �sement obtained by the Northern California Power Company in 1917 and is an earlier easement to that obtained by the county for road construction purposes . Cost for relocating pales is $6, 414. 33 . ���� MOTION: Made by Cou�cilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Martin that Resolution No. 2853�be �adopted,: a resolution of the City CotznciL-�,of_.the City of Redding authorizing an agreement with the Pacific Gas and� Electric Company for the relocation .of its electrieal facilities on Pa�r�kview Avenue•. - • �� �� Voting.was.as follows: _ _ - : - � : r � '.• . Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear � � Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Resolution No. 2853 on file in the office of the City CTerk. � � � � CONSTRUCTION COST. IN37EX � . , . . . . �, : � . .. . . . . .. City Engineer Arness submitted the following revised construction cost index as of June 30, 1961: Engineering News-Record - . 330 ,West 42�nd St: _ . . t : . . . . .. . . � ,. New Yoxiz36, New York - June. 15,• 1961. �/� Construction. Cost Index:=:•Jsu-ne, 1:961 : � , San Francisco - 876. 28 Revised index places the trunk sewer construction fee prescribed under Ordinance No. 613 at $329• 85 per acre. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Counc'ilman Mot'y to approve revised construction cost index as of June 30, 1961 and direct that it be placed on file. The Vote: . Unanimous Ayes. � � RE SOUTH STREET TRAF�FIC . . City Manager Cowden.advised petitions had been received protesting the traffic situation on South Street and a joint meeting of the Parking Commission and ��� residents af S�outh Stre�et �had-been.scheduled:for Tuesday; July �18th 4:00 P:M�. at the Parkview.: Avenue :.Confe:rence..Room, corner Parkview Avenue'and--Akard 5treets . . . ;. . �_ . - . � . � . � ,. , Report and recommendation will fbe submitted t� council:� � 321 REPORT - Meeting of Calif.. Public.Agencies with Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon, July 12, 1961 City Manage.r Cowden advised he had attended this meeting with Mayor C. P. Puryear and submitted a brief report on .the availability of power. Surplus power will be-available on a withdrawal basis froxn Bonneville through 1980, and possibly through 1985, however power so secured must be paid back, if needed in the Pacific Northwest. All current via the Bureau and Pacific Gas and Electric lines would be.at 230, and the Bureau would compute and charge �� wheeling costs from Tracy to our system via P. G. & E. distribution facilities . .�; Unless a cus.tomer has their own generating capacity and/or unless the customer can purchase power elsewhere to "pay back" surplus power so obtained, this source of surplus power is not available. Canadian "firm power" is non-returnable, and the Canadians will not riave use at home for the power prior to 1985 - 1990. The City Manager stated this is all in the "exploratory" stage. RECESS Mayor Puryear called a ten minute recess for an executive session of the Council with the City Attorney for the purpose of reviewing negotiations and litigatian in connection with the acquisition of certain properties . . ORDINANCE - Aircraft and Airports MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Simons the full reading of Ordinance No. 651 be waived, and the City Attorney be directed to scan same. The Vote : Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Moty that ���� Ordinance No. 651 be adopted, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending Sections 4-4, 4-14, and 4-33 of, and adding Sections 4-14. l, 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. Voting was as follows:� ,- Ayes: Councilmen.- Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Ordinance'No. 651 on file in the office.of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Execution of Promotional Agreements MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Martin that Resolution No. 2854 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the execution of promotional agreements with Redding Chamber of Commerce, Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association, Redding Junior Chamber �1 ,/ of Commerce, Shasta County Economic Commission arid Shasta County Safety y Council. Voting was as follows: - Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth , Resolution No. 2854 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � . : RE50LUTION - Acquisition of land for Public Park (Carter) � MOTION: Made.by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Martin that Resolution No,.� 2855 be.adopt.ed, a resolution of the City Council of�the City of Redding finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition of. .�3�� �� certain real property in fee simple for a public improvement, to-wit, Public Park, and authorizing an eminent domain proceedings therefor: Votingve.s as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: .;Councilmen - Fulkerth Resolution.No. 2855 on file in the office of the City Clerk. 322 RESOLUTION .-, Acqu-isition of Land..for,.Off-Street Parking Lot ,(Calif. 5t. ) MOTION:. Made by Councilman Simons,. seconded by.Counc,ilman Moty that , Resolution No_. 2856 be adopted, ;a resolution of�the City Council of the City of Redding:.finding that the public interest.and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property in fee simple for a public improvement, to-wit, ,a public off-street parking lot, and authorizing an eminent domain proceedings therefor. Voting was as follows: �--�_5 c; Ayes: Councilmen - Martin,- Mot:y,, Simons and Puryear Noes: _Councilmen - None ,. Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Resoluti;on No.-2856 on file,in the office of the City Clerk. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS City A,ttorney Redrnon submitted proposed, ordinance establishing a Department of Public Works and Office of Direc,tor of Public Works, prescribing the com- position and functions of said department, and the duties of the director. He � �� requested this be deferred pending further study by personnel affected. MOTION: Made by Councilman Martin, seconded by Councilman Simons the ordinance establishing the Department of Public Works be taken under advise- ment until August lst Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous. Ayes . AGREEMENT & UTILITY EASEMENT - Enterprise School District City Attorney Redmon submitted an agreement between the Enterprise School District and the City of Redding wherein .City agrees: to reimburse the School District as connections are, made to the sewer line, also a Utility Easement frorn � �C the Enterprise School D-istrict to the City. � , MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Martin the Mayor be authorized to execute Agreement between the Enterprise 5chool District and the. Gi.t,y of Re_dding, and- the•_Utility;Easement frorn t•he School Dis.trict be accepted. The Uote;: U•na�nimous Ayes:: - � . , � . : .. � . . . - . � � � . � : , � � RE TAXI CAB�RATES City Attorney Redmon advised there was nothing in the Code that would prevent a modification of� taxi cab rates •on.a,tempor.ary.basis as requested by Mr. Bull . at the council meeting of July 3rd. It was Mr�. :Bull'.s intention that. on Sundays his cabs would be made available for church services on the basis that.the cab ride to the .church would be charged at the normal rate.with a coupon given to the person entitling them to a return trip � C� at no additional cost. This accommodation.will be made available to people either. withi.n.the ,Cit.y,, or.w:ithout the �City. �. � � � �. -.- . � . : MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Moty the request of Mr. Bull be granted, and the City Attorney be directed to prepare a formal resolution adopting this program for modification of taxi cab rates. , Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth RESOLUTION - Acquisitiori of Property for Off-Street Parking Lot MOTION: Made byCouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Martin that Resolution No. 2857 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding findirig that public interest and necessity require the acquisition of certain real property in fee simple for a public improverrierit, to'-wit, a'publie '` ��s off-street parking lot, and authorizing an eminent domain proceedings therefor. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Fulkerth Resolution No. 2857 on file in the office of the City Clerk . (Firth-Shannon property-Pine St. ) 323 ` City Attorney Redmon advised City Council the Lease with option to purchase the Firth-Shannon property had not been executed by the owners of the property; thus, the nec�essity -of'a Resolutiori. of Necessity in authorization. of condemnation� � proceedings. If a settlerrient•i�s negotiated, the condemnation proceedings would not be=f,iled. : ; , :; . . . . . . , . , . . . : . . , � , , � , � VILLAGE PLAZA 5HOPPING CENTER � � Mr. John Kelly, from the��fi'rrn �Liriri G.� Alexander a�nd� A�ss�ociates, advises � that alley and fencing work on the Village�Plaza Shopping Center has'b'een com- pleted in accordance with council's request. � - - •'� Construction was planned to start next week, and for this reason approval was requested as soon as possible. '��; A memo fr�om the City`Eng�ineer's office advises tha�t subject alley and fence have been completed and inspected and found to be acceptable as built. City Attorne�y-Redmon advises two easements have been obtained giving access rights to the alley, and it was his recommendation alley easements be accepted. MOTION: ! Made.by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman,Martin that alley easemen�ts relating. to�th'e Village'Shopping Center and the Trisdale property be accepted and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City; that the alley be accepted for_maintenanee.. -The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. RE ANTI LITTER REGULATION - � City Attorney Redmon was directed to check into current city legislation re anti litter regulations and the possibility of requiring ice cream vendors to have receptacles on their automobiles.to take care of waste wrappers, etc . Communications r ' 3 � c;/ 1 : Applieation before the P. U. G: �for increase in fares - Greyhound Corp. , Transcontinental Bus S�rstem, Inc. , Continental Pacific Lines, Gibson Lines and American Buslines . 2. 6th Annual Employees Safety Contest for all Califorriia Cities, sponsored 'by the`�L'�eague �of�.Ca1�ifor-nia Cities� , � � � � 3. .California�State Board o£ Equalization -��Re'port on local sales and -use taxes . - � �,-7 4. ICCCNC - Notice of ineeting to be held in• Hayfork on July 18th �5- / 5: Shasba=Cascad'e .W:onderland Ass'n. � -• Copy of. Westways �1Vlagazine with � article entitled '''Flying the Scenic Routes" � ,Z 7 Z 6. Thomas H. Kuchel,• United States Senator, re need for a Federal Building =iri Red�ding-.. • � , , . . .2 � �� 7• Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson, Member of Gongress,- re•need for a Federal Building in Redding There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Moty the meeting was adjourned until A:ugust ls:t, 1961, 12:00 noon. Motion carried. � . APPROVED: M a -r . Attest: � ,,i` _. . __ �.. V . . . . . ,. . , . . Cit ' Clerk`