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' ' ' " City Council, Regular Meeting
' ' Council Chambers, City Hall
Redding, California
July 1st, 1957 7:00 P. M.
Councilman Sherman Fulkerth gave the invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Councilman Holyfield, Mayor Pro Tem,
with the following councilmen present: Fulkerth, Kelly and Holyfield..
' - Absent: -Councilman Simons`and Mayor Fleharty.
City Manager Cowden, City Attorney Cibula, Assistant C,ity Attflrne,y, Ness,
' Director of Public Works Marron, Building Inspector Penix and City
` Assessor Barry were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES _
`' MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
: that the minut-es of the' m�eting of June 17th and the adjourned meetings of
June 24th, 25th and 26th be approved as mailed to each flf the councilmen,
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes,
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
, Council convened as a Board of Equalization. There were no protests to ,�7/�
the Assessment Roll.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRE�EN1'r.'.TIVE
Mr. Carl A. Williams represented the Redding Chamber of Com:merce at the
meeting. � .
C OMMUNICATIONS
State Div, of Highways Request Cancellation Taxes
The State Division of Highways submitted a copy of Grant Deed from ,�/�L_.
Ernest Odermatt with a request for cancellation of 1957-58 taxes,
both installments, as property was acquired for state highway:pur-
poses.
City Clerk advised that'the Assessor's office had stated their records
now reflect this property was now owned by the State,
State Div. of Highways Request for Deed
Under date of June 25th, Walter D. Reid, Ass�ciate Right of Way
Agent, State Division of Highways, requested City to de�ed certain � _ �
City properties required by the State to: build the new Eureka Way ' �y�
overpasse 5tate offered $3, 413;70 for the. xight of way and fencing
involved, _ -
`� MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, �Seconded by Cr�uncilman Fulkerth
� - ihat Resolution No. 2200 be adopted, a_resolution of the City Council
accepting the offer of the State Depar�tment Qf Public Works "to purchase
certain property and authorizing the execution of a gxant deec� and right-
flf-way in connection therewith. � _ - .
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Voting was as follows: ._ - '
Ayes: ,Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kell_y_ and Hfllyfiel�l ��� ,
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Simons and Fleharty , .
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Resolu.tion No. 2200 on file in the office flf the City Clerk.
Recreational Facilities�South Redding Park_ ,_
The Cypr`ess Parent Teacher's As�sociation,ask�:d to go.�on record as
favoring the retention of�South Redding Park for its recreational
facilities and hoping the City Council will feel that the park is a
valuable and vital part of the com�nunity.
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Re Claim Damages - Wm. F. Robinson
Daniel S. Carlton, writingflxi behalf of Mr. andlMrs. Wm. F. Robinson
of 3104 Placer Street, submitted claim in the amount of $206. 67 for
damages and expense resulting from improper street construction by
the City.
- He stated that prior to the construction of Oak Street there was no
�`�� drainage problem since adjacent property was much lower and the natural
gulch existed, however the latter was cut�: off by the construction flf Oak
Street.
This�letter was referred t� the legal� department for report and recommend-
ation, �
Redding Jr. Chamber of Commerce Requests . _ .
� The Redding Jr. Chamber of Commerce advised Cc�uncil of their plan
to hold Annual 4th of July celebration at lake Redding Park, and made
the following requests:
That they be permitted to light firewflrks from the old highway bridge
That highway bridge be closed to traffic-from 7 p.m, to 11 p,m.
They be perm'itted to sell soft drinks and beer
They be permitted to use concession stand `
They be permitted to use dance pavilion Y �
They be permitted to have bingo and other games
��� The Recreation and Parks Commissifln, under date of June 25th,
approved the requests of the Redding Jr. Chamber of Commerce, with
the exceptifln af the last item on their list, and so recommended to the
City Council. Council advised they were not in a position to approve
illegal games of chance. '
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Hfllyfield
to'approve the recommendations of the Recreation and Parks Commission
on requests of the Redding Jr. Chamber of Commerce annual 4th of
July celebration tfl be held at Lake Redding Parke
Voting was as fallows: '
Ayes: Councilmen - Kelly and Holyfield
Noes: Couricilmen - Fulkerth �
Absent: Councilmen - Simons and Fleharty `
Re Library Park '
The Recreation and Parks Cflmrnission, under date of June 27th, asked
�.y�Z- to go on record that the Library Park be retained as a park.
Re Acquisition and Development River Frontages in Reddin
Mr. Claude H. Caldwell, .Chairman� of Recreation and Parks Co`mmission,
advised;that;As.sembly.woman Pauline Davis had been successful in having
a resolution passed at the last legislature relative to the study of the
feasibility of acquiring and developing river frontages in Redding, He _
further advised it was his intention to be in Sacrament� in the near future,
and if Council had no objection, would appear before the Divi�ion of
� Beaches and Parks ta personally discuss the plan, • .
House Resalution No. 203, offered by Mrs, Davis was attached to Mr,
Caldwell�s letterm
�JC� City Manager Cowden stated he would write to Mr. Caldwell, advising
of Council�s approval �f attendance in Sacramento before the Division of
Beaches and Parks, as a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission.
A letter to Mr• Nelsan Be Drury, Chief,: Division of Beaches and Parks
Department of Natural Resources was submitted for council approval,
inviting mem�ers af the Department� t� visit Redding that we make known
to them the advantages of Redding as a pflssible locatifln fflr their new
officeo Letter was apprflved, and Mra Cowden, G�ity Manager, was
authorized tfl sign in the absence af the mayor. ` � " "
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Recommendations Airport Commission - Rent-A-Car. _
Roy W. Thomas, M. D, , Chairman of the Airport Commission,
stated it was the opinion of the Commission that the Agreements
between the H & H Flying Service and the City of Redding for the �
operation of rent-a-car business and Charles Bull, owner and operator �G „�
of the Yellow Cab Company and the Hertz Rent-A-Car Licensee and
the City of Redding for the operation of rent-a-car business, were �
fair and equitable and recommended their approval by the City Council,
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly', seconded by Councilman _ /
Fulkerth that the Mayor be authorized to execute Ag�reements between ,_ �y
the City of Rledding and Charles Bull, an individual operating a car _
rental business, and H & H Flying Service, a Corporati.on,�perating _ ,�_
a car rental business, and the City of Re'dding. The V�te: Unanimous
Ayes.
Recommendations of the Parking Commission
a. Re Parking.Meter Time Limitations -Off Street Parking Lots, �
Clyde Rann, Chairman of the�Par`king C ommi s si Gn, submitted. the
following recommendations to the �City Council: � �
East St. Lot �� � � '�� �
i�engthenedrto ten hours from the present nine hours, with a,�25�`
maximum for ten hour, parking.
East St. Lot - meters immediately`adjacent to Butte Stxeet �
Present two hour meters be replaced with ten hour meters, at �5�
per hour, � � �
Pine St. Lot
' Present two hour rrieters be repTaced with ten hour'meters, at a
rate of 5� per hour.
Yuba St. Lot '
Present two hour meters be replaced with ten hour meters, at 5�`
rate per hour.
Little Pine St. SchooT Lot
Recommends that the entire lot be metered with ten hour meters at
5� per hour.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth
that the recommendations of the Parking Commission be approved arid ten
hour parking meters be installed as outlined. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
City Manager Cowden stated he would'present report on various type of ineters
at the next council�meeting. � '
b. Re Construction Period New Eureka Way Overpass '
The Parking Commission advis�d the Divisi�n of Highways had made certain
requests to safeguard and facilitate movement of traffic over a planned de-
tour to 5ha�sta St, between Court and Califo`rnia Streets during the� con-
struction period of the new Eureka Way overpass. For this reason, the
following recommendations were �ubmitted: ' �
� 1. That parking on the South side of Shasta Street, between Oregon �
and California Sts. be restricted to parallel' parking � � I.��
Z. That parking on the North side of Shasta Street, between Center
and California'Sts, b�e�restricted to parallel parking � '
�=3. That parking be prohibited on the north side of 5ha�sta Street, be=
tween the railroad tracks and Center Street. ° �
4. That stop signs be installed at the intersections of Oregon and Center
Streets with 5hasta St.
5. That stop signs at the intersections of"Shasta St, with Court and
` California Streets be repositioned to permit free flowing traffic on '
-_- the detour, _ _ _ _ -� _ _. � _._
- -- 6. Thatthe appropriate �esolutions 1�e passed; in t�e everit-the 'inter- `
� - - � sections=of Shasta and�Court Streets and Si�asta arid California Streets
- -� rrraq be m`a.`de four=way stop`s, if fourrd rie�essary during the period
of the detour: - -- --` '` ` � `
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The following action was taken by councilmen:
1. No action necessary - City Manager to take necessary action that
streets are so marked ' '
2. No action necessary - City Manager to take necessary action that
streets are so marked
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Cauncilman
Kelly that Resfllutian No. 2201 be adopted, a resolution pr�hibiting "
parking on a portion of Shasta Street,
�1�1� Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly and Holyfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Cfluncilmen - Simflns and Fleharty
Res�olution No. 2201 on file in the office of the City Clerk. �
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth�
that Resolution No. 220Z be adopted, a resolution providing an additional
special stop to be added to the system of stop streets in the City of Redding
at the intersection of Shasta Street with Center and Oregon Streetso
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Falkerth, Kelly and Holyfield
Noes: Councilmen - Nane �
Absent: Councilmen - 5imons and Fleharty
Resolution Nfle 2202 on file in the office of the City Clerk,
5, City Attorney authorized to draft a new Resolutifln
6. City Attorney authorized to draft a new Resolutifln
PUBLIC HEARING - Amendment to Zflning Ordinance
Establishment of an Additiflnal Commercial District
The hour of 7:30 p. m. having arrived, Public Hearing on the amendment to
the zflning ordinance for the establishment of an additional commercial ,district
r�� was opened,
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Planning Director George Brenner briefed councilmen on the proposed amend-
ment to the zoning ordinance which would establish a C-4 Retail Core Commercial
District. The purpose of this district wauld be to establish regulatiflns that
would encourage and protect those retail business areas that are dependent upon
pedestrian traffic. It is intended that retail uses shall be lirnited to those which
do n�t interfere with pedestrian movement, �
There were no written protests; na persons appeared to protest.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, secanded by Councilman Kelly that
the Public Hearing on the amendment to the Zaning Ordinance be declared closede
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary ordinance change,
to include a C-4 District, in accardance with the recommendations flf the
Planning Commission. The Vote: Unanimr�us Ayes.
�/ RE EQUITAB LE FREIGHT RATES �
f 7/ Mr. Carl A� Williams presented for Council information, a Resolution adopted
by the Inter-Cflunty Chambers of Commerce of Northern California, whole-
heartedly endorsing the aims and objectives of the Redding Chamber of Commerce
to appeal to the Public Utilities Commission to review and make equitable freight
rates on common carriers serving the msmber counties of the Inter-
County Chambers of Commerce of N�rthern Californiao
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This was referred to the City Manager fflr further study and the preparation
of Resolutifln for submittal tfl the City Council at the next regular meetingo
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APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
bills in the amount of $13, 675. 38 be approved and paid, war-rant r_e_gister . ���
No. 48, warrant Nos. 2053 to 2125 inclusive.
Voting was as follows: � � ' t • .
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly and Holyfield :
` z Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen -Simons and Fleharty ` . _ :
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REPORT ON SUB-STANDARD BUILDINGS
Under signature of Jack L. Penix, buildin� inspectflr,_ and L� G. Wade, ,Fire
Marshal, report was submitted on three sub-standard buildings:
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1. Gilzean Estate, located at 1455 Pine St. '
Mr.� George Sturm, administrator af the estate,, requested ninety ,
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day extension to comply with the regulations_ on demo�ition of this _ _�
building. ;
MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Fulkerth, seconded by .Councilman Kelly t�at �.
the request of Mr. Geflrge Sturm for ninety day extensian .of.time for the; de-
molition of sub-standard structure at 1455 Pine St. be granted. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes. _
_. 2, 1249 California St. , owner Mr. A� Ja Strickland ,
Mr, Penix stated a letter had just been received,from Mro Strickland
requesting a forty-five day extension flf time for the removal�of this
building, i.n �ri.e�,r� of the fact that he was now residing in Santa Bar-
bara and it wfluld not be possible to come to.Redding imrnediatel.y. �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly :that
the request of Mr, A� ;J. Strickland for forty-five day extension o,f.time for the
removal of sub-standard structure 1Z49 California Street be granted. T,he Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
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Mr. Penix advised that building was now posted, however, ,was beirig used b_y
transients. Council requested Mr. Strickland be so notified; and asked that
building be.boarded as a safety measure and the police be asked to patral.
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3. 1800 Eugenia Ave, , flwner Mary Files _
Mr. Fenix advised that building had been posted _fln June 20th, 1957,.
There was considerable discussion regarding the County Health' o�ficer en=
forcing state laws on health within the City, but observatifln was made this service
was limited in Redding due to lack of man power; the legal department was direct-
ed to confer with the County_re. services they- rende_r,. or would�r_ender with ;
sufficient force. .
A report on sub-standard str.u,ctures for the period July 16, -1956 to June 26,� �
1957, inclusive, on file in the office of the City Clerke
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RE ACQUISI�T•ION.O,E PROPERTY..= Redding Municipal-Airport, _ �
Mr. Chas. Bull submitted a letter dated_JuL,y lst; and- speakirig_fro�n the floor,
proposed .to purchase from the City, Subject to the-appr-oval of -the C;A�A�, a
lot approximately 1Z5�x 20O�ft. across the circular- drive west of the Administration
building with the intention of lacating a Hertz Rent-A-Car�faci�lity.' on this lot. If �!� .'
purchase of the land were not possible, Mr;. Bull-: expres.sed willir}gness ta con-
struct this facility if a long term lease could be arranged. �
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This matter was referred to Mre. G.owden and Mr; Ness to.submit to the Airpor.t-
Commission, with Mr, Bull to be invited.tfl any conference that would be held;:'
Subject to be on agenda of July 15th,
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AWARD OF B IDS: -
a. Sunset Terrace Street Improvement, Units 1 and 2
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Cauncilman Fulker�th that
the recflmmendation of the 'Director' of'Public Works be approved, and bid of
M. W. Brown, l�w bidder, in the amount of $61, 714, 50 fo-r street construction
- '��-� Sunset Terrace Units #1 and #2 be accepted.
Voting was as follows: � ' `
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly and Holyfield '
Noes: Counci�_�ne���. - None �
Absent: Councilmen - Simons and Fleharty
b,. Extension of Overhill Drive Schedule #88 � � - �
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, secanded by Cfluncilman Fulkerth that
the recommendation af the Director of Public Works be approved, and bid of
M� W, Brown; low'bidder, in the amount af $21, 451, 00 for the extensifln of
_�j3 Z Overhill Drive' be accepted.
Voting was as follows: '
, Ayes: Councilmen - Fullcerth, Kelly and Holyfield
Noes: Councilmen�- None � � '
Absent: -Cfluncilmen - Simflns and Fleharty • '
RESOLUTION - AWARD OF CONTRACT �
f'` MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, seconded by Councilman Fulkerth that
Resolution No. 2203 be adopted, •a resolution of aw�rd of contract to M.� W.
Brown for the construction of street improvements in Sunset Terrace Sub-
3�y division, Units #1 and #2,
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: Councilineri - Fulkerth, Kelly and Holyfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - 5imons and Fleharty '
Resolution No. 2203 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � � �
:R.ESOLUTIpN OF ACCEPTANCE - Deed '
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
Res�lution No. 2204 be adopted, resolution �f acceptance Deed between George
Peters�n and Anna M.� Davidsoneand the C.ity of Redding fflr permanent ease-'
ment and right-of-way„ � '
�J� Voting.was as follows: � -
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly and Holyfield
Naes: Cfluncilmen - None • '
Ahsent: Councilmen - Simons and Fleharty '
Resolution No, 2204 on file in the office of the City Clerk.
WATER RATE STUDY . : '
Hal Marron, Director of Public Works, submitted report on Water Rate Study,
��� together with comparative rate schedule. •
This,repflrt •was refer<red to councilmen f�r study arid recommendatione
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RE SENATE BILLS #534 and 38
City Manager C�wden briefed eoizncilmen�on the following Senate Bills:
� SB #38 - Defining'"remote" interest. - � ' '
�. G-overnment Code which has to�do wi�th officers of the City entering
into=contracts on�behalf of the City covering thflse m�tters in which �
,��.�. , _the officer has an intere�st af a-financiaT na'ture. � '
-. SB #534 - Re assumpfifln of indebted�ess by an uninhabited area being '
annexed to a Citye � _ - -
MOTION: Made by Councilman Kelly, secanded by Cfluncilman Fulkerth that `
letters be directed tfl the G.�vernor flf the 5tate o�-Califar"nia�urider signature
af.the Mayor pro tem�urg.ing. approval of these Senate Bi115. The Vo�e:Uriariimous
Ayes. _ � ' `
ORDINANCE - Auctions & Warehflusemen
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman Kelly that
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Ordinance No. 531 be adopted, an ordinance amending Subsection j of Section
782c of Article V of Chapter 11 of Part 111 of the Municipal Code of the City
, of,Redding relating to aucti�ns and wareh�usemen. i��y
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Fulkerth, Kelly and Holyfield
Noes: Gouncilmen - None , ,
Absent:: ..Councilmen - Simons and Flehaxty
Ordinance No. 531 on file in the office �f the City Clerk.
REPORT ON CLAIM5 FOR DAMAGES
a. Virgil Gertz, 3640 Altura Drive . , .
Damage to car May 18th, Sunset Drive
Claim in the amount of $38. 50 l��
Referred to the legal department
b'.. George E. Lipp - Claim Paid
c. Mrs. E, Darwin Spartz - Claim Paid
d. Wm. Brown - damage to property 1334 Chestnut St.
City Attorney Cibula advised the insurance carrier had requested that
City deny this claim.
ORDINANCE - Two Hour Parking (Not Metered)
City Attorney Cibula submitted proposed Ordinance No. 532, an ordinance which
pertains to the establishment of two hour parking zones (not metered) which adds
new two hour parking areas to those alread.y established, to wit:
Both sides of Market Street, from the southerly line of Sacramento
Street to the northerly line �f Lincoln Street . �GZ
Both sides of East Street, from the southerly line of Tehama Street
to the northerly line of South Street .
Both sides of Yuba Street, from the easterly line of East Street to
the westerly line of Liberty Street
Both sides of Butte,Street, from the easterly line of East Street to •
the westerly line �f Liberty Street
Councilman Fulkerth offered Ordinance No. 532 for first reading.
RE SERVICING OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
City Manager Cowden stated he would write to the president of the Retail Appliance
Dealers to ask if _ser..vice appliance stores are interested in giving this type of ��/
service to residents of this area, or not. Service repair work on electrical
appliances by City forces was discontinued July,lst, this year.
Communications js,
._Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Ass'n, feature story on Red Bluff,
June issue "Westward" ���
5tate Controller report on Motor Vehicle License Fee
League of Calif. Cities 59th annual conference,. San Francisco, -�4 /
September 22nd to 25th inclusive _
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned until 10:00 a, m.
Tuesday, July 2nd. Motion of Councilman Fulkerth, seconded by Councilman
Kelly; motion carried.
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City Clerk