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City.Council„ Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
, . , ..,Police Dep.t. & C.ouncil,Chambers Bldg.
. . _ . Redding., California
August 21, 1961 7:00 P.M.
The Invocation was given by Reverend John Dowling, Assistant Pastor. of St.
Josephts Church, R.edding.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor' Puryear with the following councilmen �
present: Fulkerth,' Martin, Moty, Simons and Pizryear. �
Also present.were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Redmon, City Engineer
Arness, Directo•r of Finance Courtney,: Purchasing Agent 5tewart, Pl�.nning Di•rect-
or Evans, Superintendent of the Electric Department Dais, Building Inspector
�tis, Associate Engineer Lang, Principal Engineering Aid Hastings, Senior Eng-
irieering Aid Russell and Fire .Marshal Wa$e. - �
The •following pers'ons signed the Register: ' � � � '
Burton L. 5mothers ' 1VIrs. Julius Kehoe -
M. G. Alwood Bill Jarrard
` G. D. C�'Brien � . . Chas . ..Bull� � � . . �
Bob Has tings A1 Rus s ell
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APPRaVAL C�F MTNUTES ' � . " � � . _ .. .. • . , . . .
MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the
minutes of the regular meeting of August 7th be approved as mailed to each of
the couricilmen. ' The Vote: Unanimous Ayes . ' �
COMMUNICATIONS
Convention - 1963
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S., 20th District, advise
that Redding has been chosen as the site of the VFW 1963 convention;
.f�> J there will be �from 3, 000 to 4, 000 members and their Ladies Auxiliary
attending and as this will be the largest convention ever hosted in the
northern area, the assistance and cooperation of the City is urgently
requested.
Request for Sale of Beer
Mr. Paul Allebach, Post Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the U. S. , 20th District, advise they plan a concession stand in Lake
Redding Park on September 3rd when the Redding Boat Club will hold
.�� 5� � their races, and requested council permission to sell beer at this time.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seeonded by Councilman Martin
the request of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S. 20th District
to sell beer on September 3rd at Lake Redding Park be granted.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Martin, Moty and Puryear
Noes: Councilmen - Fulkerth and Simons
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
Request for Reassessment Rancho Parks Sewer
City Treasurer Simonds advise the State of California Division of High-
ways has requested reassessment of Rancho Parks Sewer #33-A.-1 and
��7 ��) #33-A-2, having acquired title for Freeway property. $50. 00 to cover
the costs of reassessment are on deposit with the Shasta County Title
C ompany.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Martin
the Superintendent of Streets be directed to file report, amended
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� assessment and map for the reassessment of Rancho Parks 5.ewer
Assessment #33-A-1 and #33-A-2 and the City Clerk to proceed with .
whatever steps are necessary to hold Public Hearing thereon. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Airport Commission Recommendations
Councilman Moty, Airport Cominittee, repor'ted on the meeting held
August. 9th at the Redding Municipal Airport regarding Charles Bull's
proposed car rental area at the Municipal Airport.
A communication from the chairman of the.Airport Commission, Chas.
Hall, advise they concurred with all the items in the City Engineer's
, mer�o dated August l Oth, however would like to clarify Paragraph "H"
. that covered public service station facilities and the sale of gasoline and
oil. He advised the Commission was of the opinion it would be accept- ��5i
able for Mr. Bull to s ell gas and oil to the public provided it did not
conflict with the present Airport Lease and further provided City would
collect a gallonage percentage on all sales .
MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman 5imons
to accept the recommendations of the A.irport Commis sion as itemized
in the City Engineer�s memo dated A.ugust lOth entitled ''Chas R Bull's
Proposed Car Rental Area Municipal Airport" with the eXce�tion of �
- Paragraph; "H" covering public service station,facilities and tlie City
Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary l.ease papers. The Vote:
Unanimous A.yes.
The City Attorney was requested to study and report. on Mr. Bull's
request to provide public service station facilities at the A.irport.
. Application Alcoholic Severage Control , ,
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control advised application had
been received �=- .Albert W. Urton and H. Harper.Thorpe for an off-
sale general�license at 20'19 Pine Street, prerriises now under constr:uction.
APPROVA.L OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL � . _.: _ . �.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons; seconded by"Cbuncilman,Fulkerth that
Warrant� Register .No. 4, warrant numbers 2504 to 2750 inclusive, in tlie amount
of $74, 061 . 23 be approved and paid; that: Payrbll Register No. . 3, warrant numbers
7997 to 8208 iriclusive, salaries for tlie first half of August, in the amount of
$45, 560. 97 be approved. Total: $119, 622. 20. �" C
Voting was as follows: --
Ayes: Councilmen - FFulkerth, Martin, Moty, Sirrions and Puryear
Noes: Councilmen - None ,
Absent: Councilmen - None
TREASURER'S REPORT
Councilman Simons, Finance Committee, submitted report of the City Treasurer,
Genevieve Simonds,. showing total Treasurer's accountability $2, 156, 959 • 35. ��%
SHASTA. CO. CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS - Space
Councilman Simons, Building Committee, advised he had conferred with Mrs . Kehoe�
and Mr. M. Parker regarding space for the Shasta County Chapter of the A.me,rican
Red Cross, and the two rooms to the rear of the Council Chambers, rooms formerly
� used by the City Manager, would be adequate for their purposes.
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He recommended a lease be prepared for them, with the understanding the Red Cross
are to pay all utilities. �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded b.y Councilman Fulkerth the City
Attorney be requested to draw up 'the necessary papers for the use of two rooms
to the rear of the Council Chambers by the Shas.ta County Chapter of the American
Red Cross. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes.
There was discussion on the use of these rooms as a conference room by councilmen
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and both Mrs. Kehoe and Mr. Parker concurred this would be satisfactory with
them. - _ .
A.PPROVAL - Water Department Estimates
The following Water Department Estimates were submitted by Dr. Martin, Water
Committee, who recommended their acceptance:
#5$,-W, Replace 600' galvanized pipe with transite on
� Locus.t St. $2, 8Z1 . 25
#59-W, Install 6" transite pipe on Oak St. 3, 468. 67
�� #60-W, Replace 2" cast iron line from Court to West
�y � on l lth St. with 8" transite pipe 4, 000. 00
#�61=W.,� �2.einodel .existing water pumping plant at . .
Municipal Airport 1, 800. 00
Total $12, 089. 92
MOTION: Made by Councilxnan Martin, seconded by Councilman Simon� that
Water Department.Estimate's .58-W; 59-W, 60-W_ and.61-W, as presented, be
accepted, .iri the_total amount of $12, 089• 92•
Voting was as follows: .
A.yes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noes: Councilrrien - None �
Abs ent: Councilmen. - None � . � '
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Councilman 1Vlartin advisecl the automatic'water treatment plant was running quite
well and while there were stilT_s.ome minor problems to resolve,; many of .the pro-
blems had been worked out. .
CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUREA.U.
Councilm`an Ma,rtin briefed council on a meeting held with representatives of the
Centerville Corrimunity 5ervices Bureau; he advised there were some seventy to
one hundred twenty outlets for water and approximately ninety pupils attended the
school, and the water supply, obtained .through wells and water .tanks, was.tenuous.
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�'S Should the City of Redding put. in the water system for the Genterville Community
,Services Bureau and the Spring Creek District did go through, Redding would still
furnish Centerville water, he informed council. The area was extremely anxious
to get water, he stated, however the question arose should the City engender the
growth of the area and inherit its problems if everitua.11y the area did want to annex;
Should the City put iri thei.r water system and the area did annex to the City, then
there could be some control to the building. The area is some four or five miles
west of the present City:limits, ancl Dr. Martin recorrimended a feasibility study be
made. .
Refer-red to the Planning Commission and Planning Director for a feasibility study
on annexation of this area, and to the Arinexation Committee of the Redding Chamber
of Commerce.
CO�NDEMNATION OF PROPERTY - Extension of Time '
Building Inspector dtis reported ori property owned by Elna Hopkins, located at
2141 through 2149 East Street ; the pr'operty is known as Mt. Shasta Court arid
is of substandard construction. He advised the property owner had been notified
and the buildings would be posted against. occupancy.A.ugust 31st. .
rt� � �' Mrs. Elna Hopkins requested a six month extension of time, and Mr.. Otis and Fire
� Marshal Wade concurred with this request.
MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to
accept the recomrnendation of the Fire Marshal and Building Inspector and a six
month extension of time be granted Mrs. Elna Hopkins on the condemnation of her
buildings 2141 through 2149 East Street. The Vote: Urianimous Ayes,
UIVIFORM PLUMBING CODE - 1961 Edition
Ma�TION: Made by Councilman Simons., seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the
Z � complete reading of Ordinance No. 655 be.waived, .an ordinance of the City of Redd-
��� ing amending A.rticle IV of Chapter 9 of the Redding City Code for the purpose of
adopting..the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1961 Edition, and the City Attorney be directed
to scan same. The Vote; Unanimous Ayes .
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Councilman Martin offered Ordinance No. 655 for fi�st reading.
RE UNDERWA.TER LIGHTING
MOTION: . Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the full
reading of Ordinance No. 656 be waived, and the City Attorney be directed to scan
same. The Vote: Urianimous Ayes.
Councilman Martin offered Ordinance No. 656 for first 'reading�, an 'ordinance of the
City of Redding adding 5ections 9-12, 9-12. 1 and 9-12. 2 to Article 111 of Chapter
9 of the Redding City Code relating to underwat-er lighting. �� `�
Dr. Martin stressed the best treatment is preverit'ion arid�urged�residents of Redding
to avail themselves of the home inspection services of Cityts building offieials in
order to r'id themselves of hazardous conditions "you reaYly dontt •warit, rr
A.WA.RD OF BIDS ' � " " " - �
Police Motorcycle - Bid 5chedule #196 - � � � � -
Purchasing Agent Stewart submitted analysis and recommendation on Bid
5chedule No. 196, Police Motorcycles. . O.ne .bid was received from A.rmando
Magri and it was Mr. Stewart�s recommendation bid be accepted in the total
amount of $1661 . 60 less $400. 00 trade-in, or $1,261. 60. s �' �.
� MOTION: Made liy Councilman Sirrions-; 'secorid�ed'by�Couricilman Fulkerth
the recommendati_on of �the Purchasing�A.gent b-e�accepted;� and bid for � c1�
motorcycle, �Bid Schedule #196 be awarded to A.rmando-IVlagri in the total
amount of $1, 2 61 . 60. � �
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: � Councilmen .- Fu�kerth, Martin, Moty, 'Simons arid Pur.year `
. • �Noes: Councilmen— None ` �
�Absent:� Councilmen - None
3-Wheel Trucksters - Bid Schedule #197 .
Purchasing Agent Stewart submitted analys:is"and rec'omrnendation on Bid
5chedule #197,� 3-Wheel Trucksters : He�"recommended acceptance of the
low bid of W-est•Coast Machinery Company of Stockton,: in the total amount
of $1, 996. 59 for the two machines, tax included. .
` MOTION: Made �by Coizncilmaii Simons,` secorided'by Councilman Martin ��,�
� � � the recommendation of the Purchasirig Agent be: accepted, and bid for
3-Wheel Trucksters, Bid Schedule #197, be awarded to low bidder West
� Coast Machinery Company in the total amount of $1, 996. 59. �
Voting was as follows: • � � -
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noes: Coune�ilmen - None ,
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
� Overhead Distribution Trarisformers - Bid Schedule #195
� Purchasing Agent Stew'art and Gene Dais, Superintendent of the Electric
Department, submitted analysis and recommendation�on Bid Schedule #
195, Overhead Distribution Transformers.
Couricil were advised that Graybar Electr'ic Company, bidding on Precision
transformers, was the low bid, and"'a'`�a`r'riple t'ransformer was re`quested '��
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for inspection before a recommendation was'given for their purchase: De-
spite many reques.ts, a sample transformer., had not been received. and as
there was need for a portion.of the order, it was.tlieir recommeridation tlie
next lowest bid be accepted, the Valley Electric Company, bidding on
- C entrai' T rans'fo rme rs, in the total�ainount of $21, 095. 3 6. �
. MOTION: Made by. Councilman Martin,. seconded_by Councilmari Fulkerth
the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the Superintendent of the
Electric Department be accepted, and bid of Valley Electric Company be
accepted, Bid Schedule #195, in the total amount of $21, 095. 36.
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Voting was.as '�follows: - . � � ' • �
Ayes: Councilmen = Fulkerth, Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noes: Councilmen - None - ,
A.bsent: Councilmen - None
PURCHASING SYSTEM
In order to conform to the State Code, City Purchasing Agent Stewart recommended
that purchase�:of $2,, 500. 00 or less, be made by informal bid:
� MOTION: Made by Coun�ilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the full
5 � `' reading of Ordinance No. 657 be waived, and the City A.ttorney be directed to scan
` same. The Vote: Unanimous A�res. �, _ , � : - -. . .. - .. ,:
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Councilman Simons' offered Ordinance No. 657 for first r'eading, an ordinance of the
City of Redding amending Sections 22-11, 22-12 and 22. 15 of the Redding Ci�t�y� Code
relating to the Purchasing System of the City of Redding. � - � -�
LEA.SES - Option to Purchase ' _- �
City Manager Cowden .submittecl to all couricilmen._a memo entitlecl "Leases with
Option to Purchase" dated August 9, 1961 . ,� . , .� , �
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This outlines certain. options under Lease-Agreementa witr option to purchase that
� must be exercised by the City on or before September 26, 1961:
1�. Option to�pu"rshas e an additional undivided 8°jo interes:t-iri:.Lots 16, 17
18. and the northerly 4. 82 feet of Lot 15, Bl,ock 19,,�original :Town of
Redding from H. W. Fine for the sum of.$7, 727. 28, or purchase the
balance of said property for $58, 000. 00. . �
�2.� �Op'tion to pur�chas�e an additional° undivided 8°�o in. Lot 10, :Block 19
/(;1 Original Town of Redding from John Cher.ta for the sum, of $1, 798. 68,
' `' or urchase the balance of said real ro ert for 13 500. 00.
�' P P P Y $ �:
3. Option to purchase ari undivided_�8% interest. in Lots 12, 13, .14 and the
'southerly�20.�2 feet of Lot -15; B1ock�19, Original Town of Redding
from Alta May Sundman for the sum of $5, 703.48, or purchase the
� � ' balance:of the� said�real property for $42, 000. 00. -
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4. Option to purchase an additional undivided 8°jo interest in Lots 8 and 9
' of Block 19�Original Town of Redd�ing from-Consuelo�Lo'renzo for the
su.m� of $3,•624. 00,• or the-balance of�said�property for�the sum of $27, 200. 00.
Also, there was due and p�rable on or before September 26 on each_of the leases, a
lease-rental payment of $10. 00. �
MOTION: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to
approve the recommendations of the City Manager a-nd the City Att:orney be authorized
to exercise the options as itemized on. behalf of the City to commit the City to buy a
portion of the proper'ties.and•the �Dir�ector of�Fi�naric e be auth'orized to i•s sue such
warrants as• may be�deterrnine:d`necessaryby the� City��Attorney to exercise the options.
The Vote: Unariimous A.yes.
VILLA.GE PLAZA. TRUNK SAIVITA.RY SEWER
City Engineer A.rness advised bids would b"e opened at�2t00 P.M�.� ori August 24, for
the c.onstruction of tlie vrl�l�a:ge '�laza>�T.runk.Sanitar'y=Sewer�and�due to the shortness
'�� �� of tizne between :the opening of the bids and the s�heduled' completion date for the
Villa e Plaza Sho in Center, re uested/�iave an ad ou:rned.meetin ori the 25th
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in order to award the bid. �
MOTION: Made .by Councilman Martin,. seconded'by: Councilman S'imons the Council
adjourn this meeting to 12:30 P.M. "August 25th in. order to award the bid for the
construction of the Village P1aza Trunk Sanita�r.�r. Sewer. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Councilmen concurred adjourned meetings should be scheduled only for emergencies.
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BENTON TRACT A.SSESSMENT DISTRICT
City Engi neer Arness advised he, the City Attorney and Mr. Harry-Cleverdon,
contractor for the Benton Tract Assessment District, had met Friday and again to-
day regarding progress of work, and Mr. Cleverdon had just submitted a letter for
council consideration.
August 21, 1961 -
. Honorable Mayor and the � . - �
'Honorable Members 'of the - � � � . � �
Redding City Council
Gentlemen: �
It is at this date apparent that not_ sufficient time remains until
the expiration of tlie time extension previously granted, to. eomplete - �
•� all of the'rerriairiing items of work on the Benton Assessment District
job. .. . . . ,
Qn A.ugust 26, 1961, the expiration date, w,e;should have coxnplete
except for minor adjustments,. items 1 to 49 inclusive.
" `Items 50 and 51, (,concrete dr'iveways:arid sidewaTks) in no. pa'rt -
� complete. _
Items 52 and 53 (base and pavement) 50% and 25% respectively.
Our previous request for additkorial time; which was granted,: was
in part insufficient for reasons beyond'our contr.ol. .For the .last several
' weeks we have�lost considerabTe time iri digging: out tr.enches as d�eep "as � /�
the pipelines in orcler to create a stable sub-grade for our base. At
this date, Santa Fe 5treet, from Loma to Delta is too soft in sections
ranging over the entire width, to install base rock. . Benton Drive is
soft in many places that we have not yet worked`on. - �
We feel that a conservative: estimate of the time lost is five days,
and that this time should be granted to us . .
If you wish us to remain at .the work until completion, we would do
so with the understanding that each working day beyond the five: day •
` �exterision and"uritil tlie pavirig'of the streets is"complete; would accriae
a`penaP€y to'us 'in'favor`of the A:ssessment District'of�$250. 00. " i "�F<:
For the remaining work after .the paving is� complete, a penalty -
of $50. 00 per day is agreed to. This work will be designated by the
City Engineer. � ' � � '
� Work not 'in the contract; and considered extra items, should bear
no penalty. � , . "
It is our earnest desire to finish this wor.k as fast as�possibl'e. We
hope tlae above conditions meet with your approval. . _
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CLEVERDON CO. �ING. -
/ Harry F. Cleverdon
Mr. Cleverdon, appearing before council, advised that some of. the streets in the
district were old creek beds, with water very close to the surface. This was a
natural factor over which the' contractor 'had no control �and the unstable soil hacl
been a very serious problem; that utilities were very close to the surface on Santa
Fe, making this an added"�consideration. -
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Mayor 3'urye'ar spoke of the. intolerable, condition that::has .exis.ted .in the Benton .
Tract for many months, with property owners "suffering terrible inconvenience";
the situation was a real problem and in his opinion, the City had been very lenient
with the contractor. : • •
City Attorney Redmon outlined alternative action open to the counciT.
1 . Declare default and relet unfinished work to bid
2, Declare default and complete unfinished work by direct purchase of
labor and materials ' - - � � • �
3. A.ccept or reject his proposal and allow him to stay ori and finish project
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Council concurred an extension of time for the completion of Santa Fe would not
be out of line, as this situation was beyond Mr. Cleverdon's control.
Mayor Puryear referred• this matter to the City Manager, City Attorney and the City
�ngineer to w.ork out some agreement to be submitted to council at.their adjourned
meeting to be held Friday, August 25th, 12:30 P.M.� �
RESOLUTION - Project Statement No. 41
City Engineer A.rness submitted a proposed Resoluti'on for the adoption of�Project
5tatement No. 41 for the construction of improvements on Parkview Avenue. �
In a memo to councilmen dated August 18th, the City Engineer advises .the Project
Statemen't is in the amourit of $45, 600 of which $38, 750 is to be allocated from the
5/8�` gas�.tax �funds� and> the.city is to furnish $6, 850. This amount o� the city funds
is city's estimate of-the�cost�of.the �installati�on;of curbs:and� gutters�on.the south
side of Parkview A.venue, and will be returned.to the city upon ;the formation of the
as ses sment district for:this work�:. °- i�• -.: - , � ' ,
Memo entitled "Resolution in.Connection with. Projec't 5tatement No. 41" on file
in the office of the City Clerk. .
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MOT�ION: Made By Gouncilman Martin,..seconded �b,y..Counci�lman Simons that
��� Resolution N.o. 2861 =be adopted, a resolution of theyCity Council .of the:�Ci�ty of
Redding adopting and submitt'ing a budget for the expenditure of funds allocated
from the State Highway Fund to Cities for the 1961�1962,�fiscal year;. . -
Voting was as follows: � �• � � �:
Ayes: Councilmen - F�lkerth,. Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noe s: C ouncilrnen - None '
Absent: Councilmen - None
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Resolution No. 2861 on file in the offiee� of.-the Gity,Clerk.. � . . .
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ORDINANCES . .
MOTION: Made by; Councilman Moty, seco.nded by Couneilrnan Fulkerth the full
r'eading of Qrdiriarices No: ..652, 65�3 and 654 be waived,� and:the City Attorney be
directed to scan same. � The Vote: -: Unanimous .Ayes : : . . .
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ORDINANCE - Est. Department of Public Works - �
MOTION: Made.by Councilman Sinions:, seconded by Cou�cilman Fulkerth that
Ordinance No. 652 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council adding Article IX-A
"Public �W.orks Department" to.Chapter 2 of the�.Redding City C.ode, establishing a
L � � Department of Public Works an�d Office;of Direc:tor,of Publ�ic Works, -pr�e;scribing
the composition and�functions of said Department and the duties of Director.
Voting was as fol.lows: �
Ayes: Counciflmen :=�F.ulkerth, Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noes: Councilmen - None
Abs ent: Counci�lme"n.- None � � . _ � :.. � . � � ,
Ordinance-No:� 6'52. onrfile.�in the��office of� the:Git,y Glerk: �
ORDINANCE - Additional Vacations for Employees Extensive Service
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Moty that Ordinance
No. 653 be adopted, ari ordiiiance of tYie City of Reddirig amending- Section.2-36 of
Chapter��2 0£ the R.edding City, Code providing for additional vacation for. ei'nployees
with:extensive s,exvice. �
,� .j � Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Moty, Simons and Puryear
Noes: CounciImen - None � •
Abs ent: Councilmen - None . . .
Ordinance No. 653 on file in the office of the City Cl,erk.,, � .
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ORDINA.NCE - Salar.y City Clerk
MOTION: Made by. Councilman Martin, seconded by Counc'ilman Simons that
Ordinance�No. 654 be adopted, an.ordinance of the C�ty Council of the City of
Redding amending Sub-Section (b) of Section 2-13 of Ghapter 2 of the Redding
City Code relating to _the. salary of the City Clerk:
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Martin, Mot,y, Simons and Puryear
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Noes: Councilmen - None ; '� �� /
Absent: Councilmen - None
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Ordinance No. 654 on,file in the office of the City Clerk.,
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REPORT - SurplusYProperties of City
Under date of_�A.ugust. 16th, . City Attorney Redmon submitted to members of the, City
Council a memo entitled "Surplus Properties of City". This memo is in regard
to seven parcels of City; owned land-to be placed on the market, subject to a review
by the City A.ttorney_of the marketability �of Gity�,s,titles thereto.
The following .parcels of land have been c-le.ar;ed :by the; Gity A;ttorney's office, and
unless Council has some objection at this time, would be placed on the market for
possible saJ.;e;;��� , . � . � � .. ,,. � , , . .
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Parcel 1: A. parcel on the east side of Oregon St. and west of the
Southern Pacific Railroad�right of way near the. dead ending '
of Oregon Street at Eureka Way, known as�the old Oregon
Street warehouse property.
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Parcel 2: A triangular parcel containing approximately 7; 695 square
feet abutting on the south of Foothill Blvd. on top of Nob Hill
, , Parcel3'.; � A parcel abutting.on.both Marke.t:and Pine Streets-near t�e '._'
. so,uth end of.Pine Street,.- _ . , � _ , . .
The following four parcels have "problems" which either.effect marketability of ,
title or require further consideration and determination by the Council, as noted�:
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Parcel l: A 15' x 15'. parcel_on the south side of High.Street,of value
only to adjoining owner, and on which is located an abandoned '
, City booster pump. Council should. determine whether pump
. structure has any value to city and, if so, it would be removed.
-If no :value, sell same on informal -bid.basis;�otherwise, transfer
. of.land to adjoining owner fo,r .nominal� consideration.; The City
Assessor has estimated the market value� at $25. 00.
_ , Parcel 2: ,.Approxixnately 21 acres north of Placer_,Street between Highland
and Alnz-ond Avenue. A, q.uiet title action has been filed by the �__
City for the purpose of establishing the exact boundaries of this ` �
parcel.and this office can not anticipate the conclusion of this
litigation for at least� six�moriths; hence, action o-n this parcel
should be deferred, until coriclusion of this litigation and estab-
lishing marketability of title. _.
Pa�rcel:3:, A. parcel on the west..side.of Highland Avenue and south side of
, , • Sacrame.nto Str,e.et adjacent to Benton Airport. Streets and alleys
contiguous to this parcel,;are._unimproved.. The parcel constitutes
eleven subdivided lots, each 25� x 1401 and a fractional twelfth
lot.with less square feet than the other•'lots'. These.lots do not
at present comply with zoning.and.subdivis.ion regulations of
City as to minimum size and width. It is recommended that
this parcel b,e referred to the Planning Commission for recomm-
endation,on a re-subdividing in conformanc.e,with,current .zoning
and subdivision regulations �of City. ;
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Parcel 4!' A. parcel with 60 feet of frontage on Gold 5treet and-approxi-
� �• mately 37�6 in depth; paralleling�St: Joseph School property
� on the, west,.• and being� a portion�of abandoned Olive Avenue
between Gold and Place'r Streets: The property in question was
deeded to the City by the Roman� Catholic Bishop of Sacra$�.ento
by deed dated April 28, 1957, recorded in Bo'ok 530 Official
Records at Page 42, Shasta County-Reco.rds; such deed does
not contain any resolution or Certificatecof Acceptance on behalf
of the City, nor is there any record in the minutes of the City
Council indicating Gouncil acceptance of the deed on behalf of
the City.� The title report indicates that'the�parcel"is subject
, to private easements of lot owners in Bostwick Addition and
lot owners in Shasta View, reco 'rded in '1888 iri Book'of Old -
I'lats at Pages 13 and 66, Shasta County Records. -------
In view of the purpose for which the property was conveyed and
t�ie'faet that� tlie 'title report°indicates 'that the�parcel is subject
to private easements of adjoining parcels, i_�rketability of title
' for use othe'r' than' a's a street''is negligible. The City Council
should�decide• wliether� it wishes to keep�the parcel for� use as a
public street or quit claim the property back to the l�.oman� �
Catholic Bishop of Sacramento.
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A field trip was scheduled to follow the adjouxn.ed meeting of Friday, re the three
items, Parcel l, -2 and'3 c-leared-by the City Attorney. City Assessor to attend.
Parcel 1: 15' x 15� parcel on south side of High St.
City Engineer Arness advised the pump house would be demolished and
parts salvaged: � �� • •� ��
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MOTION: Made b"p Councilman Simoris, seconded by Councilman�F�i�lkerth the land
be offered to the adjacent property owner.� '�The Vote: Unanimous A.yes.
Parcel 2: Approximately 21 acres �north of Pl'acer St: ' � " - '�
Mayor Puryear directed any action on this property b,e deferred until
the C'ity A.tto rriey advis es liti'gati�o'n lias beeris'd,oricluded':'t' ' �- � ' �
Parcel 3: A parcel`on the�west side of H�ighland.'-A've. an'd's'outYi side of Sacramento St.
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MOTION: .Made by Cou:ncilman Simons�, s econded`�y Gouricilmari�Fulkerth to refer
this parcel to 'the`Planning�Commission for their report and r'ecommendation for the
resubdivision�of the land. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes. '
Parcel 4: ParceT 6�0 "ft: frontage on Gold St. and approximately 37fi in'd'epth parallel-
� ing St. J'osepli Schooi properfy on the west: `,�.�1�,',�
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MOT•ION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth Parcel 4 "
be taken off the Surplus `Prope-rty list: ��The Vote: Unanimous A�yes .
REPORT - A.irport. Usage 5urvey • � • � �� � ° ' � -
City Manager Cowden advised that Gordon Stanton of Lockheed Terminal Inc , and
representatives of Quiriton Engineers will arrive in Redding on 1Vloriday;�August 28th.
A meeting has been •sclieduled�for �4 P.M:' this d'ate, Council Chambers, for their
//� pres entation of tli"e"Airpo`rts Usage Survey: ' ' `''' � �
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A breakfast meeting w•ith the-A'irport Commission has been scheduled for 7 A. M.
on Tuesday, August 29th�, Graride Cafe.� �' ` "'�' '
APPOINTMENT FIRE CHIEF
City Manager Cowden advised�he had appointed Wilburn Grant to_the position of Fire
J �� Chief, effective September lst: He gave a resume of his service with the City and
stated he was a "well qualified" person for this position..
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Mayor Puryear commended the City Manager for this excellent appointment,
stating Mr. Grant deserved the appointrrient as he was an outstanding person and
a good organizational man.
Mr. Cowden advised that w'ithin the riext few weeks a written and oral examination
will be given�for the position of Assistant Fire Chief, with the present officers of the
department eligible to take the examination.
PROTEST - Re Certain Operations Municipal Airport (Chas . Bull) '
Mr. Charles Bull, owner of the Yellow Cab Company, requested council consideration
regarding the "illegal and unethical operations" at the Redding Municipal Airport
and expressed the hope they would take immediate action to remedy the situation.
He advised there were now five car rental agencies servicing the Municipal Airport,
listing them as follows: �
A.vis M. Bates (Eureka)
Hertz Mr. Hackett's own vehicles
National Car Rental
He cited a report by one of his agents, Mr. Butler, regarding "National Car Rental"
and concluded with the remark now the City has an ordinance he was entitled to
protection. That the land situatiori'was, resolved as far as his: proposed construction
at the Airport was concerned, howeve r he hesitated to spend considerable money with
three agencies operating without a license to operate. "I am at the end of the rope"
he said "and here at the advi;ce of my attorney". --_-
City Attorney Redmon advised Mr. Hackett would be entitled to a permit for Avis �<��
Rent-A-Car under H and H Flying Service; however if he was operating independent-
ly froin this contract, his operation should be stopped. He stressed, however, if j�s.
a reservation had been made for a National Car Rental, the car could be delivered
regardless of the agency.
Mayor Puryear directed the City Attorney to prepare permits for the A.vis and Hertz
Car Rentals.
PROTEST - Benton Tract A.ssessment District
Mr=. Jim Hughes, 5afety Brake 5hop, 1417 Beriton Drive, advised there had been no
ingress or egress to his property for eighty four da.ys, except through a service
station; that he normally hires four additional men, this year he had only two part �YJ
time. He asked regarding the penalty payments that may_be made by the contractor,
and was assured by Mayor Puryear all penalty payments would accrue to the credit
of each and everyone in.the Benton Assessment District.
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Communications
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; Annual A.udit of the Shasta County Economic Commis sion, Inc. for the; fiscal ✓ j%
year 1960-61 -
� Copy of Resolution adopted by the Shasta-Casca'de Wo�derland Ass�z�_. urging
the California 5tate Highway Commission to allocate funds to improve ��/
. State Sign Route 44 to a safe st�.ndard from Redding to Shingle;town.
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Minutes - Shasta County Economic Coinmis sion,. August 4th, with report of 1%/
next meeting Monday, S_eptember l lth .
Publ'ic Utilities Commission - Order Instituting" Investigation
List for the year 1962 ���= railroad grade crossings of City 5treets or County � /�.
Roads most urgently�in need`of: separation - or existing separations in need �
of alteration or reconstruction.
There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Simons, seconded by
Councilman Moty the meeting was adjourned until Friday, A.ugust 25th, 12:30 P.M.
APPROVED:
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