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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1962-04-10 512 resolution and legal descriptions and report back to council next meeting; that public hearing be set for May 7th. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes. , WALKWA.Y - Municipal Airport Councilmari Simons reported on the canopy built at the Redding Municipal Airport; ����`� that it was not built. the way it was supposed to be built, nor of the material to be used. Ii was his thinking it should be torn down. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Martin this subject be referred to the Airports Commission. The. Vote: Unanimous Ayes. Communic Itions � ICGCNC - Report of regular meeting held March 20th; riext regular // meeting Bridge �Bay on April 17th. � i There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Dr. Martin, the meeting was adjourned. , -� A.PPROVED: �_.-._ �^;;y'� �.- �, �` _.% % - , -�� Mayor r.�--`"-- .. _. _ , '� d A.tte s t: .�/b' �=—.�—(./r?� �' - /�"�1���� . . - � City Clerk City Council, Special Meeting , Police Dept: and Council Chambers Bldg. Redding, CaTifornia _ �� . . A.pril 10, 1962 12;00 Noon The:meeting was called.to order by Mayor Pur.year with the following council- men pre.sent: Fulkerth,. Moty; Simons and Puryear. Abs.ent: Dr. Mar.tin. Also present were City Manager Cowden, City Attorney.Redmon and Director of Finance Courtney. City. Attorney Redmon advised the State Board of Equalization had requested that Ordinance No. 677 relating to Sales and Use Tax become effective the same date as the formula changing the Sales and Use Tax, which date is July 1, 1962. Councilman Simons offered Ord. .No. 680 for first reading, an Ordinance of the City of Redding amending Ordinance No. 677 to provide .for the effective date thereof. There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: . --� ���`�� ._:f ' ! ..��.. M yor , , Attest: � � I ., ,�2:1/��'-'�Lf� t.._ �. i'�-t'�--Z-�. City lerk 513 � ��� �� � � ' E� City` Gouncil, Regular Meeting . . . .� - � - -� � • � Police'Dept: & Council�Chambers Bldg. Redding, California April�=l-fi; 39�fi2 -7:0�0 P:M. � . ,.. , . .�.1:! . .. . . • ,. ., :6 .. ' . . . � . . . . . . .. . _ . . \ • Reverend Richard Walsh, pas'tor of-the First '1Vlethodist Church;' Reddirig, gave the invocation. - - - _. . ... . .. � ._. :. . . . .... , .... : ,. ... . . . . . � .... , The meeting�was �ca•lled to=order �by Mayor'°Puryear witli� tlie following councilmen present: Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear. A.bsent: Dr. Martin. . .c . : -.- - � �. Also present wer-e City 1VIanager Cowden, City Attorney R.edmori, �Director of Finance Courtney, Director of Public �Works Arness, Airpo'rts Manag�er Owens, Planning Director Evans, Purchasing Agent Stewart, Fire Marshal Wade, Associate Engineer Lang and Senior Engineering Aid Russell. The following persons signed the Regi'ster: � " � ` ` � ' Robert L. Miller Ted Garlington Bob & Yvonne Carter � Geo. D. OZBrien A.PPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Made bp C.ouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that minutes of the last regular meeting of April 2nd and the special meeting of A.pril lOth be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. COMMtTNICATIONS ' Removal of Canopy-Idanha Hotel - . : � --- - - Clark R. Nye, firm of Nye, Oxley and Rodgers, advised of previous action _ of the City Council requesting that canopy of the Idanha Hotel be removed by ' _ March 1, 1962; that a definite decision will be reached by not later than June 1, 1962 regarding the sale of this property, and they were now appealing to the Council that canopy remain with the understanding that in any event it will be removed by not later than June 15, 1962. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that request of Glark R. Nye that canopy of the Idanha Hotel be permitted to re- main with the understanding that it will be removed by not later than June 15, 1962 be approved. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes. Youth Work Program Mr. Geo. E. Sundberg, Vocational Counselor of the State of California Dept. of Employment, asked for council consideration of the spring, summer and '- � fall youth work program; he told of the program last year that employed 38 youth under the direction of the Department of Recreation and Parks, and suggested the continuation of this project �and if possible that it be increased in size and scope., . City Manager Cowden advised this request will be considered in the final budget of the Parks and Recreation Comrnission. Councilman Fulkerth urged this program be increased in scope to also in- clude the County and the Forest Service. He stated the teen agers do have idle time, that this was a wonderful program and he definitely was in favor of it. Re Top Hand Dinne r May 21 s t ". The Shasta County Sheriff�s Posse advised the annual Top Hand Dinner is to 514 be held Monday, May 21st, a council meeting date, and requested the ' meeting�be adjourned until Tuesday, May 22nd so that-those interested � -/,� - may attend. ' ' ' Deferred, pending new City C,ouncil's decision. Recommendations of the Traffic and Parking Commission Robert L. Miller, Chairman of the Traffic ar�d Parking Commission, in a communication dated April 12th submitted recomYnendations for con- sideration arid favorable action: � 1. That a one way street in a westerly direction be established between Market and Pine St'reets on Eureka Way. Triat an overhead sign be erected on Pine Street indicating the southerly most traffic lane on Eureka Way between Market and Pine Streets be for use of southbound traffic on U. S. Highway 99• ,,, , . J ' 2. That a 20 ft. all day loading zone, with an 8 ft. buffer zone, be installed iri the southern portion of the existing bus loading zone at the southwest corner of Market and Yuba Streets. 3. That a resolution be adopted under Ord: No. 659 providing that all bicyclists using either South Street or Locust Street bridges be required t-odismount when crossing the bridges and utilize the footbridge on the South Street B'ridge and the sidewalk on the Locust Street bridge and bridges be'so posted. That pedestrians using the South Street Bridge be required to use the footbridge and the sidewalk area of the Locust Street Bridge, and bridges be so posted. That all equestrians be required to dismount on the Cypress Avenue Bridge, and that horses use the sidey walk area', and the bridge be so posted. � 4. That the City of Redding extend their lease with the Southern Pacific Company in order to retain the Southern Pacific Companyis property as parking lots for use by motorists. 5. The area reserved in front of Hotel Redding for a taxi stand be removed and a parking meter installed. ` 6. That area adjacent to the fenced portion of the�Pacific Gas and Electric Companyts lot on the south`side of South Street, from Calaboose Creek to Waldon A'venue, be surfaced to allow diagonal parking in the whole � area. . � 7. That appropriate portable signs be placed at a reasonable distance from the intersection at Continental and Eureka �Vijay when a funeral procession is expected to ar"rive at'the cemetery; said signs to comply with all City requirements, and authority be given the caretaker of the cemetery to place these signs at the appropriate time in the middle of Continental Street. � . -- ' With regard to tlie old library site, it was their decision to hold recommendation in abeyance until a determination has been'made regarcling the safeness of the structure and the feasibility of using the building for any worthwhile purpose. Councilman Moty advised. he concurred wi.th Items 1,. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 and suggested a field`trip for further consideration of Item 6.. Mr. Miller briefed councilmen on the recommendations and gave their reasoning for the recommendations. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by.Councilman Simons that recommendations, Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and `7 be approved. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � 515 Alcoholic Beverage Control Application for alcoholic beverage license was received from.Karen W. �� "• and Luther D. Couts and Elizabeth A. and F. D. Thompson, El Bo Room, 481 , . Highway 44. � . Circus - Posse Grounds June 7th The Redding Junior Chamber. of Commerce requested Council approval to � have the James Bros. Chil'drens Circus held in Redding on June 7th at the Posse Grounds. Profits from this event will be used to aid the youth in Redding in acquiring playground equipment and aid to the Old Shasta �School for retarded and handicapped children. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth ; _ that request of the Redding Junior Chamber of Commerce to hold the_James . Bros.. Childrens Circus in Redding on June� 7th be approyed. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes. Relocation of Ti�er Field The following.communication dated April 16th was received from Ovid L. . � _ . Holmes, Chairrnan of the Recreation and Parks Commission: Honorable Members Redding City Council City Hall, Redding, California Gentlemen:� � , ' . � To arri.ve at a final conclusion regarding recommending a relocation of Tiger Field and the Redding Sof_tball Park, the Redding Recreation and Parks Commission met today, April 16, to give still another meeting1s attention to the matter. In view of all related circumstances, financial and long standing parks project commitments, the Recreation and �arks Commission there- fore in the public interest recommends that when the need arises ,for the relocation of the above facilities, that the.y be located on city owned property or on property that can be used jointly with schools. • i Mayor Puryear comrr�ented that this was an excellent reco,mmendation, and Councilmen Moty, Simons and Fulkerth concurred. i APPROVAL, QF CLAIMS AND .PA.YROLL . MOTION:. Made by Councilman-Simons, seconded bylCou�cilman Fulkerth that , Warrant Register N`o. 20, war,rant Nos. .118 to 339 incl.usive, in the amount of $126, 979.48 be approved and paid; that Payroll Register No. 18, warrant Nos. 5561 to 5762 inclusive, salaries March 15th through 31st, in the amount of $42, 295. 0? be approved. Total: $169, 274. 55 � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth,. Moty, Simons and.Puryear Noes: Councilmen. - None. Absent: Counc.ilmen -. Martin � . TREASURERtS REPORT - March 31, 1962 � � Vice Mayor Simons. reported that Total TreasurerTs Accountability as of March 31, 1962 was $2, 098, 708. 60. ` � � FINANCIAL STATEMENT - March 31, 1962 , Vice Mayor Simons advised all couneilmen had received a copy of the Financial - Statement`of `the` Ci`ty of Redding as of March 31, 1962, prepared by the Director of Finance.. "Things are in excellent` shape" he commented. AIRPORT'COMMISSION RECOMMEIVDATIONS � Airports Manager Owens briefed Councilmen on the recommendations of the � �, Airport Commission dated April 13th: 1. Replacement of tracks, hangars and brackets for .Benton "T1° Hangars ' Estimate of cost^not to exceed '$1`30`0. 00. ` 516 MOTION: Made b.y Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that recommendation of the Airport Commission be approved for the replace- ment of tracks, hangars and brackets for Benton "T" hanga.rs and the City A.ttorney be dire_cted to prepare the necessary resolution authorizing the transfer of funds.. The V.ote: Unanimous Ayes. � ' . . . . . F . . . . . - 2. Lighting of Benton Runway. . . Estimate of cost including the cost of. City labor $4, 068. 00 MOTION:,. Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the recommendation of; the Airport Commis sion .be �approved�for the lighting of � , Benton runway. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 3. Twenty addi.tional tie down spaces at Benton A.irport : Councilmen were advised that on A.pril 12th there were 39 aircraft on . , the.field other than those renting hangar,s and.at present City has only 21 tie down spaces. (This item was included.in Proposition "A" of the recent e.lection. ) MOTI�N: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the - recommendation.of the Airport Cmmmission for,twenty additional tie down spaces at Benton Airport be approved. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 4. A.irports Manager Owens advised t�he Forest Service.had requested permission - to temporarily store fire retardant in pits adjacent to the Forest.Service ramp . on City property through which .the taxiway easements were granted. MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty, seconded by Councilman Simons the recommendation of, the Airport Commission be app'roved and the Forest 3ervice be granted perm'ission to temporarily store fi-r-e retardant as requested. The � Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . . � AWARD OF BID - Distribution Transformers MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to . ; approve the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent, and ,B.id Schedule No. 225, Overhead Type Distribution Transformers be awarded to lov� bidder,- The Standard Transformer Company, Warren, Ohio, in the total amount of $6, 436. 56. Voting was as follows: . . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Martin � RE WEED ABATEMENT Fir.e Marshal Wade advised bids had been advertised for weed and rubbish abatement in the City of Redding, however no bids had been received. Subsequently a letter had been sent to all persons who ha'd burning done in the past three years explaining plans and asking for .suggestions. That no one had expressed any objections that � -;' City would no longer burn weeds or rubbish, there being the only question, who would do it. This appeared no problem; he knew of persons who would do this work.and carry their own insurance. That all persons desiring burning done should contact him. ACCEPTANCE - Calif. Street Property Demolition Contract . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simons to approve the recommendation of the Director of F'ublic Works and the demolition of the Calif- ornia Street property,. Lakeview Building Wrecking, be accepted as satisfactorily , �'/ completed. The-Vote: Unanimous'A.yes. ' � � SEWAGE TREATMENT PLA.NT A memo from the Director of Public`Works dated April 13th advised chlorination of the Sewage Treatment Plant had started A.pril 9th, using a standby �hlorinator �;� furnished by Fischer-Porter, since the permanerit uni ts have not been furnished. � 517 There was discussion on the landscaping of the area however not mucfi will be done until the DiVision of Highways have -finished the�r� project. : ' TENNIS COURTS - Joint Participation with School Districts City Councilmen received a inemo dated April 1Oth from the City Manager and the Director of Recreation and Parks entitled "Progress Report and Recommendation � concerning the City of Reddingts participation with the Shasta Union High School and College District in the construction and operation of four tennis courts to be� con- structed on Shasta College property.'" � � It was the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission; the memo �-`I " states, that �Cityts joint partici.patiori�in this ventur.e be approved since the public ' will have broad use of the new tennis courts. � � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Simoris to approve the recommendations of�the City Manager for joint participation with the Shasta Union High School and College District in the coristruction and operation of four tennis courts. . The Vote: Unanimou's Ayes. � • RE STORAGE SPACE - Civil Defense Equipment � '� 1 MOTION: Made 'by Councilman Simons, �seconded by Councilman Moty the request of Shasta County for space to store Civil Defense equipment in the Fire Gache build- ing be approved. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. QRDINA.NGE - � Calif. State Ernployees' Retirement System � MOTION: Made by Councilman Moty,. seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the full read- ' ing of Ordinance No: 678 be waived and the City Attorney be directed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � � MQTION: Made by Councilrnan Simons, seconded by Councilman Moty that Ordinance No. 678 be adopted, ari ordinance of the City Council'of the City of Redding authorizing �' an amendment to the contract between the City Council and the Board of �,.dministratio of the California State Employeest Retirement System. Voting was as follows: - Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty; Simons and Puryear � l�oes: Councilmen�= •1Vone � ' Absent: Councilmen - Martin - � , . < < Ordinance No. 678 on.file in the office of the City Clerk. - _ . � ; _ . . . . ,. ORDINANCE - Regulating Burning in City Fire Zones - MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Couneii-man Moty'that Ordinance ; , �� No. 679 be scanned by the City Attorney, and full reading be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. MOTION: Made by'Councilma�n Sirnons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that � Ordinance No. 679 be adopted; an ordinance of the City of Redding ameriding Sections 13-17, 13-18 and 13-19 of, and adding 5ection 13-18. l to, the Redding City�Gode, 1959, regulatiiig burnirig in City�Fire Zones . , Voting was as follows: � • � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None - l�bsent: Councilmen - Martin � - . Ordinance No. 679 on�file in the�'office bf the City Clerk. - ORDIN.ANCE -_Effective Date of Ord. #677 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Moty to waive „i the full reading of Ordinance No. 680 and the City Attorney be. directed to scan same. The Vote: Unanimous Aye s. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No. 680 be adopt ed, an ordinance of.the Cit.y of Redding�amending Ord- , inance No. 677 to provide for the effective thereof. _ . � 518 Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty,� Simons and �°uryear Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Martin � ` ° � � ; ; �. . Ordinance No. 680 on file in the office of the City Clerk. . RESOLUTION M Establishing Stop Signs . . MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded�by Councilman Fulkerth that Resolution No. 2942 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the,Gity of Redding establi'shing stop signs in certain intersections in the City of Redding. % Voting was as follows: _ . Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and,Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None � � � � Absent: Councilmen - Martin , . Resolution No, 2942 on file in the office, of the City Clerlc. �: ..�: . - � . _ . .: . , ORDINANCE� - Designation of One-Way Streets by R.esolution . City Attorney Redmon submitted proposed ordinance providing .for the designation of one-way streets by resolution of the City Council as an emergency ordinance. Councilman Simons offered Ordinance No. 681 for first reading. , : . .. � MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons,, . seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 681 tonight. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . . � � MOTION: Made by Councilman.Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that Ordinance No.' 681 be a'dopted; an ordinance of the City of �R.edding amending Section 18-6 of the Redding .City`Code, 19�59, .to provide for the desi.gnation of one-way streets by resolution of the City Council. - Voting was as follows: ,. � � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and` Puryear _ Noe�: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin Ordinance No. 681 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � RESOLUTION - Est. Eureka Way between Market and Pine as One-.Way � 1VIOTION: Made by Councilman Fulke�rth, s`econded liy Councilman Simons that Resolution No. 2943 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City; of� � � Redding establishing Eureka Way as a one-way street between~Market and Pine � Streets in the City of R�dding. ` Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen.- Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear _ Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Martin Resolution No: ��2943 'ori�file in the office of the City Clerk. � .. RE VACA.TION PORTTOIV MARKET STREET ` � City Attorney Redmon reported on the request of Ernest Odermatt for quit claim deed to certain property located Market Street at Pine Str-eet. He advised this land did not appear to be neede�d by the City for future expansion and the State Division � of Highways had already deeded by quit claim deed any interest they may have had in that portion of Market- Street. � He made the following two recommendations: , , 1 . That Council consider a'resolution setting time for Public Hearing,' publication and posting - ` � 2. In the interim refer the matter to the City Planning Commission for report on the request, �that�since this involves City streets it might.affect the street portion of the Master Plan of Streets. . MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Moty to refer, the vacation of a certairi portion of Market Street at Pine to the Redding Planning &:. . 519 Commission. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � : : MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilmari Simons.that Resolution No. 2944 be adopted a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Market Street in the. City . . of Redding. � � Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes:'� Couricilmen �'None � � Absent: Councilmen - Martin � Resolution No. 2944 on file in the office of the City. Cle.rk.. . Public Hearing May 7, 19`62 �7:30 P.M. ` ` RESOLUTION - Phase 1 Master Plan for Parks MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded.by, Councilman Fulkerth that . ,-,,, � Resolution No. 2945 be adopte�d,� a resolution,of the City Council of the City of Redding approving a precise plan for the Claude H. Caldw;ell Memorial and La�ke Redding Parks . ' Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmeri - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and �'uryear Noes: Councilmen - None . Absent: Councilmen'-"Martin ' Resolution Nd. 2945 on file in the office of the.City Clerk. . RESOLUTION - Shasta Co. Sheriffis Posse Rodeo Week . - • . . � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Moty-that. ._ Resolution No. 2946 be adopted, a re.solution of.the City Council of the City of� .. � Redding pe rtaining to tlie Sha s ta C ounty She riff t s Po s s e Ann.ual Rodeo W e ek. Voting was as follows: � � , , - Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None A,bsent: Councilmen - Martin Resolution No. 2946 on file in the office of the City Cler.k. ._ � KUTRAS TRA,CT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1962-1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth�that Resolution'No. 2947 be adopted, a resolution of preliminary determination, that � the public convenience and necessity require improvements in Assessment District No. 1962-1, Kutras Tract, City 'of Redding, Shasta County, California . Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear _ Noes: Councilmen - None � A.bsent: Councilmen - Martin , . , . . �. . MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by C.oun.cilman Fulke•rth that - resolution No. 2948 be adopted, a resolution directing preparation of plans and specifications and estimate of costs, assessment district No.. 1962-1, Kutras Tract, City of Redding, Shasta County, California. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons. and Pur.year _ Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen '- Martin . MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons_, seconded b.y C,ounc.ilman Fulkerth that; . . Resolution No. 2949 be adopted, a r.esolution appointing person to--prepare sp�cial assessm�erit proceedings arid authorizing execution of agreement. • � Voting was as follows: . _ Ayes: Councilmen = Fulkerth, Moty, .Simons and Pur..y,ear Noes: Counc'ilm�en - Nbne ` � � Absent: Councilmen - Martin ' � . . � Resolutions 1Vo. 2947; 2948 and 2949 on file in the office of the Gity'Clerk. - 520 ^PROCLAMATIONS ° "�� � � - City A.ttorney Redmon presented the following Proclamations for Council,� . . consideration: � � Coin Week - April 28th to May 6, L962 , California Chamber of Commerce Week - April 16th - 21st � � .; Secretaries= Week - Week of April 22nd Safe Driving Week - May 13th through 19th MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman�Simons that Proclamations as itemized be approved and the Mayor be authorized to sign on b'ehalf of the City. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. . PROPERTY A,CQUISITION (Carter) Gity A.ttorney Redmon stated it would be possible to acquire the Carter property , � to complete the Claude H. -Caldwell and Lake Redding Parks area; that Mr. and ' � Mrs. Carter had indicated their willingness to settle for $37, 500. 00 with the understanding they wi11 have possession of the property for six months, and will remove personal property and equipment from the area. MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to approye�;tlie settlement of the Carter property acquisition and_ the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary papers to close the matter. The Vote; • Unanimous Ayes. . =LAMP POST SIGN5 `Mr. Ted Garlington, Mariager of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, requested permission to place signs on lamp posts on Market Street advertising Chamber of Comrnerce Week. /j1 MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that \ � request of Ted Garlington to place signs on lamp posts on Market Street advertising Chamber of Commerce Week be approved. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Moty, Simons and Puryear Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Martin '"- � RE BUSINESS ACTIVITY Mr. De Ole Priddy, 493 Market Street, advised he was now in the ambulance business; that he plans to purchase more equipment and would like to have some protection for the money that has been invested in the business. He asked if �, it would be possible to make this type of business restrictive. % � Mayor Puryear suggested Mr. Priddy contact the City Attorney regarding the � legality of such a request and that a formal presentation be submitted for Council consideration at the next meeting of the Gity Council. COMMENDATION OF STAFF Vice 1VIayor Simons, Finance Committee of the City Council, reminisced on budgets and financial reports of the past; that budget for the 1950-51 fiscal year was. in the amount of $1, 027, 554. 00; this year's budget was $2, 953, 234. 00; that June 30, 1951 there was $380, 551 . 23 in the Treasury, at the present time $2, 098, 708. He spoke of the interest received from idle funds and paid a special tribute to the Director of Finance Robert Courtney. He then commended other personnel of t�e City, C�.t� Manager�Cow�en, Director of Public Works A.rness, City A.ttorney Reamon and u chasing gent tewart. , •t, "I am extremely proud of the way:; things are now" he concluded, ''and I wanted to pass this little bit on because this is the last of our regular meetings. " Mayor Puryear commented it had been one of the most enjoyable periodsof his lifetime serving as councilman for the City of Redding, that he enjoyed being mayor this past year and treasured the confidence the rest of the council had placed in him. He spoke of the excellent cooperation with the administrative staff, and in particular City Manager Cowden. He stated Redding was for.tunate 521 to have top quality people to serve.them, and he trusted the new .Council would rise above the press�ure of .ce.rtain factions and� use their judgment for. the�best interests of the City of Redding. "It has been a wonderful year and I _have enjoyed myself as mayor" he concluded. , . _ • Communications � � - ' ' ' , 1 . Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association re an article to appear in "Outdoor Life" , . � . �. � 2. ICCCNC - next meeting.to.be. held,at.,Bridge .Bay.Resort on April 17th 3. Alan Cranston, Controller of the State of California Report - Motor Vehicle T.icense Fee Apportionment to .Cities 196'1-62 Fiscal Year . ... _ . _ _ , �Report - Es.timate of Apportionments :of Vehicle License Fee Revenues 1962-63 Fiscal Year � • � � There being no further business�,. �on.motion :of Councilman Simons, sec_onded ' by Councilman Fulkerth the :meeting.was adjourned until April. 17, 1962 a�t 7:30 P.M. . � . . = ,�.:. - A.P.PROUED:� , . ;. ._ ' � . . . . . , • � / . .���� ��>. _������ . - �. , . , _ . - . 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