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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
Redding, California
August 17, 1959 7:00 P.M,
The Reverend Virgil M, Hutcheson, Pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene,
1725 East Stree�t, Redding, gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fleharty with the following councilmen
present: Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty. .
City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Ness, City Engineer Ward, Assistant to the
City Manager Preaseau, Purchasing Agent Stewart and Planning Director Evans
were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth the
minutes of the last regular meeting of August 3rd be approved as mailed to each
of the councilmen. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
COMMUNICATIONS
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Representation in Congress
f Congressman Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson submitted news release from the
��� Department of Commerce explaining the taking and the effect of the population
growth as to reapportionment of the House of Representatives which will take
place in 1962.
� � Request Redding Optimist Club '
Ray Standley, President of the Redding Optimist Club, requested authorization
to drop from an airplane over the City of Redding, not more than 100 paper
plates, some of which will entitle the bearer to a free breakfast at Benton
� ?� Field, where a Fly-In breakfast will be served, Sunday, Sept. 6th. It was
hoped to drop the plates Saturday; funds raised by this project to be used for
worthy youth activities as Redding youth baseball, scouting and other worth
while civic projectsa
City Attorney Ness read from the Municipal Code that section that makes it
unlawful for advertising matter to be placed promiscuously on private property.
Speaking from the floor, the representative of the Optim,ist Club advised that
last year forty planes had come to Redding for the Fly-In breakfast with about
one hundred twenty-five persons who had been served breakfast; the stunt of
plate dropping was to encourage more local people to attend this event.
Authorizati�n was given to the Redding Optimist Club to drop material, plates
or perhaps ping pong balls over public property, subject to the supervision of
Chief of Police Scott Lincecum•
Regional Water Pollution Control Board Report
„ A report from the Regional Water P�llution Control Board dated August 10,
�j-�!= 1959, advised that recent inspection of the waste disposal facilities of the
Redding sewage plant indicated it to be in compliance with the Boardis re-
quir ersi...r.*::,
Civil Defense
Regional Coordinator E. C. Setzer, California Disaster Office, advised a
�'� � northern area meeting will be held August 19, 1959 in the new Courthouse,
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Redding, from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M,
RESOLUTION -Correcting 1959-60 Tax Roll
MOTIQN: Made by Councilman 5imons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that
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' Resolution No. 2614 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding correcting 1959-60 Tax Roll.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilm�n - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty �/�
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Resolution No. 2614 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
(Carl O. and Ahreda M. V�eirj �
Summons No. 24606
Sumrnons o� Complaint for damages No. 24606, Evalynn Chadwick, Plaintiff, � ���"z
was filed in the office of the City Clerk on August 14, 1959. Amount of
claim $25, 000 plus costs. �
Request of Disabled American Veterans (Los Angeles�
_ The Disabled American Veterans, Department of California, 1816 South /��
Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, requested approval to have a Forget-Me-Not
Drive an September 18 and 19, 1959 for the purpose of raising funds for
their rehabilitation program, - • �
Action postponed, pending appro"val of the local Disabled American Veteran
groups.
APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND•PAYROLL ,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that
Warrant R�gister No. 3, warrant Nos. 322 and 3Z3 and 344 to 585 inclusive in
, the amount of $124, 700. 84 be approved and paid; that payroll register No. 2,
warrant Nos. 3475 to 3596 inclusive in the amount of $40, 704. 83 be approved. j��
Total: $165, 405. 67 •
Voting was as follows: •
Ayes: Councilmen .- Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None • �
Absent: Councilmen - None
TREASURER'S REPORT • �
Councilman Simons, Finance Committee, gave the following Treasurer's Report
as of July 31, 1959: �`'��
Active Accounts $643, 650. 64
� Inactive Accounts � 502, 680. 54
Total $1, 146, 331. 18
POLICY•DETERNFINATION - Water Estimates 57-W and 58-W
City Engineer Ward advised that when the Master Plan for Water was considered,
it was based on the premise that all large lines should be financed through water
bond issue and water revenue, the intract improvements borne by the subdivider,
and stated the cost•of water improvements would not be great if the �rea was
immediately adjacent t� a serviced area; ho�ever, remote or ac�jacent, this � �
would not change the policy.
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RayLa,ytor�, Water Consultant, sta�ed that fir�al dete�mination of water line coxi-
struction must be polic,y decision of the Council, giving consideration to a practical
policy to meet the needs of the city now and in the future. That a basis of study
had to be made when making up the Master Water Plan, and this had been his
basis - intract improvements borne by the subdivider, City to pay for the large
line s. . � . . _ � . �
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It was Mre Layton's recommendation that on Estimates No. 57-W and 58;W, the -
Elks Club pay for all the 6 inch pipe, the City pay for the 12 inch,_ advising
this construction was part of the 2�d phase o� the M,aster Water Plan to be . _
considered about 1970.
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Re ferred t� Sherman Fulkerth for further study with City Engineer �Ward and
Ray Layton, with recommendation to be submitted to the City Council.
PUB LIC HEARING �
Rezoning Request Lots 2 through 15 inclusive, Block 9, Original Town
• , of Redding - Present District R-4 (Multiple Family Residential) rezone to
� District C-2-P (Central Commercial - with Parking).
/c�G� The hour of 7:30 P. M. having arrived, Mayor Fleharty opened the Public
Hearing on the request to rezone certain properties located on.West Street,
Court Street, Shasta Street and Eureka Way, from R-4 to, C-2-P.
The following documents are on file: _
Resolution of Intention of the Planning Commission to rezone properties
bounded by Court Stre�t, Shasta Street, West Street and a line ?5 ft.
south of Eureka Way from R-4 to C-2-P _
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Affidavit of Publication Notice of Public Hearing to be held August 17,
1959 7:30 P. M,
Affidavit of Mailing Noti-ces of Public Hearing
Mayor Fleharty ascertained there were no written protests to this
rezoning request, and no protests from the audience.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Sixnons, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
that Public Hearing be declared closed. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
. Councilman Fulkerth offered Ordinance No. 615 for first reading, an :
Ordinance amending Section 1301. 2 of the Municipal Code;of the City of
Redding relating to rezoning of Lots 2 through 15 inclusive, Block 9, �
Original Town of Redding. .
CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER PLAN - City of Redding '
R. V. Stewart, Purchasing Agent, submitted for council consideration Civil
Defense and Disaster Plan for City of Redding, and advised the crux of the plan
is centered around existing city offices and personnel, which should reflect
continuity of operation and savings to the city.
Mayor Fleharty complimented Mr. Stewart on the "very good plan" submitted.
M(JTION: Made by Councilman�Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth to
l�� accept the Civil Defense and Disaster Plan as submitted by R. V. Stewart. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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MOTION: Made by, Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Simons that
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Resolution No, 2615 be adopted, a resolution authorizing Ra W. Cowden,
R. V. Stewart, R. H. Ward and J. A, Preaseau as representatives of the
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City of Redding to sign and accept surplus Federal pr�perty.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None
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Absent: Councilmen - None .
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Kelly that �
Resolution No. 2616 be adopted, a resolution authorizing R. W, Cowden, R. V�
Stewart, R. H. Ward and Ja A, Preaseau to sign the warehouse issue sheet (SEASP ,
Form 111) of the California State Educational Agency for Surplus Property.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes: Councilmen - None • �
Absent: Councilxnen - N�ne
Resolution No. 2615 and Resolution No, 2616 on file in the office of the City Clerk,
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Purchasing Agent Stewart advised councilmen that acquisition of surplus
property would hinge entirely upon budget allotment for the 1959-60 �iscal ` �'
yeara
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
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Offer of Shanley Construction Co.
City Engineer Ward advised a communication had been received from the � ��'
Shanley Construction Company; San Francisco, advising that Shanley Con-
struction Company and W. J. Nicholson Cornpany, Inc. , had bid as a
joint venture on three contracts, 2058-2, 2058-4 and 2058-5, however in
order to be abl.e to offer the •low�est estimated prices, their proposal had been
based on the award of all three contracts to them. Certain deletions ancl
economies were suggested in order to fit the contracts to the budgeted funds.
Mr. Ward advised he would answer this letter.
Offer of Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
City Engineer Ward advised a commiznication had been received from the
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, San Francisco, offering to build a
steel reservoir of the same capacity and dimensions as the proposed con-
crete reservoir at a considerable savings in price;`-
Mre Ward advised he had no interest in the construction of a steel reservoir
in Redding due to past experiences; that water in Redding is very corrosive
and it is not possible :to make water non-corrosive. ` That repair costs are
very high as it would be necessary to repair, scale and repaint the steel '
reservoirs periodic;ally, while there is no maintenance with the concrete.
Under date of August 17, City Engineer Ward submitted to the City Manager a
communication entitled "1959 Water Bond Project", briefing a method of re-
ducing the cost of the work some $80, 000.
$6,50, 000 Bond Sale (Total Amount)
40, 000 To Bond Reserve Fund �
13, 000 To Bond Attorne,y �
37, 000 For Engineering
$560, 000 For Work. Projects
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With reduced street and other budgets, City Engineer Ward advised that field
engineering and inspection could be done with existing Engineering forces.
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The following recommendations were submitted to reduce the contracts to the
' $560, 000 allocated for the�work: � :
Contract Z058-1 Pump Assembly, Valves and Ec�uipment � ` -
Rejection of items 1, 2 and 5 - and be readvertised. � � �
Acceptance of balance of this contract, items 3, 4A, 4B and 4C
Total price of this contract v✓ill_then be $37, 000
Contract 2058-2 Pumping Plant No. ,1 Improvements
To reduce the over-all cost of the project and not affect-its operation, it is
recommended to delete Item 1 (access bridge), Item Z (excavation on the down
stream side of the existing intake tower), Item 8 (furnish and install sluice
gates for the new intake tower), and Item 12 (coristructing the valve house and
substituting a lesser quality material such as a steel building in lieu of concrete),
� L; H. Henshaw Co. of Eugene, Oregon, low bidder before and after the contemplated
deductions, with recommendation his .bid.be accepted. (Z3% reduction in costs)
Total cost of this contract will then be $77, 000 • •
Contract 2058-3 Transmission Pipe Lines
Defer the construction of the entire 12" and 18" lines running along Mesa from
Placer across the Airport to Almond, and bac'k on Almond to Placer, by leaving
the Hospital booster pum.p in operation. The transmission iine from the open
reservoir to the foothill water tanks must be constructed. � �
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Recommendation that all bids be rejected and readvertised. - '
Total cost of the revised contract will be appr�ximately $41, 000 �
Contract 2058-4 Site 900 Reservoir
N� change made in the plans, but permission was secured from the property
owner south of Hill 900 to run the tank drain water down a gully thr�ugh his
property, rather than carrying it down through the City right:-of-way to the
present drain below. the existing open reservoir., Modification in tank design
also resulted in _significant savings. , ,
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Recommendation that contract be awarded to L. F� Henshaw Co. of Eugene,
Oregon.
Cost of this contract will be $159, 000
, Contract 2058-5 Plant 11 and Water Treatment Facilities �
Deletion of the septic tank and drain field.
Rec�mmendation that contract be awarded to Fred J. Early of 5an Francisco.
Cost of this contract will be $246, 000
Summa�ry of�revised projects � _: _ _
Contracts 1 Pump No. 5 Valves, etc. $37, 000 ,
2 Pumping Plant No. .1, without bridge 77, 000 •
3 Transmission line on Foothill only 41, 000
4 Z MG Water tank on Hill 900 159, 000
� 5 Booster Pumping Plant & treatment
works �246, 000
� y Total Contract Cost $560, 000
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Miscellaneous & Contingencies 10, 000
Total Estimated Construction
Cast � $570, 000
Mr, Ward recommended that $10, 000 be encumbered from Water Account��UW-
851 New Lines and Replacements to allow for miscellaneous costs and contingericies
not specifically covered by the contracts. This does not include field engineering
and inspection, to be absorbed in the Engineering Department budget.
City Engineer�s Recommendations on 1959 Water Bond Project, dated August -17,
1959, on file in the office of the City Cler�.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded by Councilman Kelly to accept
report of the City Engineer as contained in his memo dated August 17, and
authorize the rejection of projects, and the readvertisement. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes, ,
The Legal Department was directed to report on the legality of first partial pay-
ment being made to the contractor, before bond funds are received, having an
advancement of funds from other fund accountso .and if there would be sufficient
funds for such advancement, �
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REASSESSMENT - Oak Ridge 5ewer Assessment District
City Attorney Ness advised that two other property owners in the Oak Ridge
Sewer Assessment District required the splitting of assessments, and this
ry wou�d be done at the same time split was made for Lee E. Ruark, for the
.�f�� $50. 00 paid by him. • • •
, No, Al, 25 � . E, H, Ochinero
� No. A1. 30 Lee R:uark
No. Al, 33 James G., Thompson
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by C�uncilman Simons the
Superintendent of Streets be directed t� file m�.p and axnended assessments �n
the following: No. A1. 25, A1. 30 and Alp 33, Oak Ridge Sewer Assessment
District. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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O�RDINANCE - Advanceme.nt of Employee
MOTION: Made byCouncilman Kelly, secbnded by Councilman Simons that
Ordinance No. 614 be adopted, an ordinance amending Section 156 of the � ��
Municipal Code of the City of Redding pertairiing to the procedu're and time'
for advancement of an employee from Step D to Step E of the Salary Plan.
Voting was as follows
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkex�th, Kell�y, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty
Noes; Councilmen - None '
Absent: Councilmen - None
Ordinance No. 614 on file in the office of the City Clerk. '
ORDINANCE - Sewer Service Fees
City Atto`rney Ness read proposed Ordinance No. 616, an ordinance amending
Subsection (F) of 5ection 611 of the Nlunicipal Code of the City of Redding per- .� ��
taining to the measurement of water used for irrigation or product manufacture
purposes in calculating m�nthly sewer service fees.
Councilxnan Simons offered Ordinance No, 616 for first reacling.
• RESOLUTION - Vac�ation of Sewer Easement
MOTION: 1Vlade by Councilman Simons, seconded by CouriciTman Fulkerth that
Resolution No. 2617 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding declaring intention to vacate a 'sewer easement located on Lot 14, Block /j L�
B, Orchard Estates Subdivision�of tlie City of Redding, County of Shasta, State
of California �
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulk'erth, Kelly, Puryear, Simons and Fleharty �
Noes: Councilxnen - None
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Absent: Councilmen - None �
Resolution No. 2617 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
City Attorney Ness advised the Government Code of the State of California had
a new p"'rocedure and the City was conforming with this proceduree Public Hearing
date set for Tuesday, Sept, 8, 1959 8:00 P. M. )
SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY - East-West Runway, Benton Airport
City Attorney Ness advised the appraisal report had been received on the East-
west runway property at Benton Ai�rport, and it was his opinion it was not
necessary to clisclose this information,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Puryear that
appraisal report of the east-west runway, Benton Airport, be accepted and . ` ���
payment made;. that the legal department be authorized to proceed to prepare
the necessary papers to offer the east-west runway for sale by bid procedure,
and public hearing be set in accordance with the recommendation of the City
Attorney, either Sept. 21 or October 5e The Vote: Unanimous Ayes,
SALE OF CITY HALL
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Puryear to
accept the appraisal report �f Thos. Linville on the City Hall, with authorization
given for payment of the bill and to proceed with the sale of the City Hall on ���C
bid basis. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
RESIGNATION OF CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Ness advised that on 5eptember llth he would have been with the -
City for three profitable years, however at this time was tendering his resignation
effective .about September 15, t� return to the bay area. As yet his plans were not
formulated, however he planned to enter private practice, at least part `.tirne, ;�Z-5��
Mayor Fleharty expressed regrets at the resignation, stating the association
had been a very pleasant one, and everyone had benefited by his presence, "We
are sympathetic with your ambition" the Mayor said, "it has been a joy to have
you with us. " Councilmen all concurred with this sentiment.
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MOTION: Made by C'ouncilman Simons,�seconded by Councilman Kelly that�
resignation of City Attorney Ness on or abou� September 15th be accepted with
regret. The_ Vote: Unanimous Ayes. � �
BUDGE'T STUDY SESSION
��5� A budget study session was scheduled for 12:00 noon, Wednesday, August 19th
at the Grand Cafe. ` �.
Communications �
l. Report of the ICCNC meeting held_in Ha.y.fork in July
Next regular meet'ing to be held Thursday, August 27th �n grounds
� 7 7 of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company's plant at Pit #2, speaker
Robert Gros, Vice President of the Pacific Gas and Electric Co: ,
on the topic "Freedom is never free". �
2. State Division of Highways report on quarterly allocation of gas tax funds
to cities in District 2 for quarter ending June 30, 1959. Redding's
share: $8, 623. 44
��� State Division of Highways report of Statement of Gas Tax Revenues
based upon actual collections and apportioned for expenditure within
cities for fiscal year July 1, 1958 to June 30, 1959
Redding 5/8� �as Tax $36, 095, 24 �
Engineering 3, 000. 00
Total $39, 095. 24
3. Nationwide release by United Press, International "Sportsmen's
Paradise Shasta-Cascade is Real Wonderland" - sent in by Shasta- �
/r/ Cascade Wonderland Ass'n.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to.:. 7:00 P. M.
Tuesday, August 25th, on motion of Councilman Simons, seconded by Council-
man Kelly. Motion carried.
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