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� . _ _ . _ __ _ City Council, R.egular Mee:ting
_. _ , . � , _ Coun�il_.Chambers , . „ _
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, _ _ I2ecember. 6,; �.1954 8;00 P,M. _ � .
The Reverend_A, J. Maas, .pastor of the Trinity Luthern Ghurch of Redding gave
the invocationa _ __ � _ ._ � _ ,.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor I-Iolyfield and upon roll call the following
councilmen,were. pres�ent;: Anthany, _,F1'eharty, S.imons; Smith,and,Hol-yfield. .: City
Atto:rney Cibula was also pr_esente _ i � _ . _ . _
MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETINGS
MOTION::..Made; by Goun;cilman A�thQny; seconded,by Councilman Simons_that._the
minutes of.,the. re.gular meeting,:of N.ovember 15th and�the adjourned meeting"of
November 29th be approved as mailed to each of the councilmen. The Vote:�_ �
Unanimaus ayes.
COMNLUN:ICATIONS �.. _._ � _ _ _ . _ �. _
RE.C:OMMENDATIlJN QF REDDING:_CHAMB.ER_:OF,COMMERCE -Auditor.ium ,
The following communication, .dated-D'e_cemb:er.,6tii and.signed by Jack Ce .
Butler, Managing Di'rector of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, was `_
read by Forrest Beirne, president of the Chamber,
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� _ Honorable Herbert �-Iol.yfield_ - , _
Mayo_r, City of.Redding , _ ' _ _
City Hall, ltedding, Calif. , . , � _ . „
Dear Mr, Holyfield;
� The $oard_of Directors;of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, following
the reading of the_ report of the balloting on the propos`ed auditorium.and
the various m�thods, of financing the project, voted to.recommend to the
members of the Redding Gity Council that they build an auditorium in
Redding� of appropriate size at your discretion and that the method of
financing the construction of the auditorium also to be left at your dis-
,�cretion, . The motion also_r_eq�ired that all of the�reports including the
tabu:lation.of:the.ballots. of the�re.cent election should be included and ` _
attached to this recommendation, . .. � _
� The members of the B.oard of Directors were polled and when the results
�were- tabulated of the thirteen members of the B.oard present at the
� meeting., :eleven voted for the..motion and two in op.position,
Attached to and foxming a part of this letter is the report of the Auditorium
Committee as submitted to the $oard of Directqrs on November 19th,
copies of the three resolutions that were recommended to the Board of
Directors by the Auditorium Committee.and upon .which no. aetion..was
takEn, a copy of the:ballot whic� w.as�sent to 550 members of the Redding .
Chamber of Commerce and the tabulation of the vote com�iled from the
252 ballots which were returned to the Chamber�
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It is`the desire of the Redding Chamber of Commerce that you give this
matter your serious consideration and we sinc.erely trust that you w.ill :
act favorably upon our recommendations. --
Sincerely yours,
Redding Chamber of Comrnerce
/s/ Jack Ca .Butl:er
Managing Director
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M�.yor Holyfield, at.a request from Councilman Smith,,_read a list of cr.itical
� improvements under consideration by the council: . .
Sew�er s
Streets . _
Inadequate Parks & Recreation Facilities
Underpass at Placer, Yuba, or South Street
� Business License Tax Revisian � .
Gity Hall �
Inadequate Water Supply
Street Lighting •
Inadequate Communication System bo.th Police ,& Fire Departments
Salary Adjustments . _
Storm Drains � � '
He advised that additional revenue could not be obtaine.d by an additional levy on
property tax,. as $1..00 was the maximum tax level. for cities of the 6th_class.
Speaking from the Floor;
Mr, Chas. Bull, 310 Weldon Street, �spe,aking as a "public spirited citizen'' stated
he approvec� the construction of the auditorium, approved�the adoption �f ,a sales
tax and urged councilmen not to be influenced by pressure groups,
Mr. Forrest Beirne, speaking as an individual, stated he favored the auditorium,
� however he believed the recommendation of the Chamber of C�mmerce should
have had attached a further recommendation approving the ado�tion of a 1�` sales
tax for the auditorium and projects to go with it, revenues to be earmarked for
specific purposes. ''1/2� sales tax is not enough" he added.
Mr. Elmer Junkans, 553 N. Market St. , stated he was of.the �opini�on the adoptian
of a sales tax by the City of Redding should be put to.a vote of�the people; he
advised he approved the sales tax for civic improvements, but not for the build-
ing of an auditorium. Further information was requested �n the proposed 4°jo
sales tax by the`State, 1°jo of which w�ould be returned to the cities.
Mr, H,. T. B.arnard, 725 Parkvie,w Avenue, stated that the C,ity of Sacramento
had rescinded tlie city sales tax by a vote of the people; he termed the audit�orium
a luxur� and fav�red a transaction.tax, rather than the sales tax, as more equit-
able to the people. _
Mr. John Baker, rnachinist living`out of the city limits, �stated in his �:pinion the
auditorium •avas not necess:ary, however felt tlie maj�ority of people would approve
a 1/2� sales tax for major civic improvements. �
� Mr. Boyd Kivley, 1115 Eureka Way, stated in his opinion the councilmen could�
with clear consciences, pas.s a sales tax as they were fully cognizant of th�e di�.rEe
needs of the city yet few citizens had made the effort to give constructive suggestions
nor attend council meetings. _
` Mr. Carl Wiliiams, Chairman �of the Audit�rium �ommittee, advised the c�ommittee
had worked for eighteen months to present .all the facts to the people, and to the
council; he complimented all the people in attendance at the meeting f�r their in-
terest, both those favoring the auditorium and those opposed.
Mr. Fred C'armona expressed his opinion that the question sh�uld be put to a
vote of the people; Mrs. Elizabeth Aleck questioned_whether two elections would
be necessary, (should .this method of determining be decided upon), one for a
sales tax and one f�r the audit�rium, or could the two issues �e decided at the -
one election.
C'ouncilman Anth�ny stated it was his belief that the sales tax was "too big'' for
five men to decide, that the registered voters of the C,ity 4f Redding shauld vote,
on this issuea
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MOTI-ON: Made by Coun��cilman Smith, seconded by Gouncilmari Simons that
the City Attorney be authorized to draw up ari Ordinance on the adoption of a
1� sales tax f�r the City of Redding, 1/2 to be used for major capital outlay
improvem�nts, 1/2 t� be used f�or:.capital improvements.
Vating was as follows: �
Ayes: C'ouncilmen - Fleharty, Simans, Sin.ith' and Holyfield
Noes: Councilmen - Anthony '
Absent; C�uncilmen - None
Ma.yor Holyfield advised th.at the.Mayor of Red Bluff had contacted him and re-
quested that should the sales tax receive the favarable approval of the council
that he be advised, that Red S.luff could take similar action.
Mr. Paul Droscher, 2541 AngeTo Avenue, c.ongratulated the couricil, and the
auditorium c�mmittee on their work and endeavor on behalf�of this`proposed
measure.
Tree Removal Request - .Union Oil Coo
The Uriion Oil Coe in a communicatiori dated Nov. 23rd requested �
council's permis'sion to remove 4 trees,on Shasta 'St. at M�.rket.
Three of the trees block the two driveways to' be constructed, the
four is so close to the adjacent driveway that it presents a hazardous
` condition to incoming traffic`, Roots of this particular 'tree have cracked
and broken the s'idewalk.
MOTION: "IVlade by C.ouncilnian Smith, seconded b,y Couricilman Simons
that the Union Oil Co. be granted perrriis'sion to remove four trees from
Shasta Street at lr/Iarket, as requested in their communicati�on dated
Nov, "23rd. 'The�Vote: "Unanimous Ayes. ' '
Request for S"ewe� Reassessment -. Richard. Reit
Mr."Richard Reit requested sewer reassessment on L�ots 1, 3, 5, 7, 8
and 9 Bostwick Additione `
This communication_was referred to the Street Superintenderit for recommend-
ation.
Request for Tax Exemption - Bethel Church � '
The Bethel Church, 1167 Magnolia Street, requested'exemption on their
church property -�S'52 1/2.ft, of N 105 fto Lot 7, Block 7 �reslauer '
Additi on. � '
This communication wa.s referred to the C,ity Attorney for his, recommendation. _
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RESOLUTION COR.REC.TING ASSESSIVIENTS 1954.-55
'An additional list of assessment changes in the 1954.-55 tax r�oll was requested
by the City Assess�r-: ' � `
MOTION: . Made -by.Councilman Sirnons, seconded by Councilman Anthony
that Resolution` No.. 1858 .be adopted, Resolution correcting assessments and
sup plemental to Resolutiori No. 1857. �.
Voting. was as follows; �
Ayes: C,ouncilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Sim�ns, Smith and HolyfieTd
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen =�None � '
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Res�lution No. 1858 on file iri.tlie office of the City Clerk.
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Petitian - Stop Signs Orange and Shasta S.treets • '
A Petition signed by Z4 persons , dated September 14, 1954, requested
that stop signs be placed at the intersection.of Orange and Shasta Streets.
M,ayor Holyfield referred this Petition to the Police C;ommitteeo
Mr, Sherwood Zinn, 1264 Walnut Street, suggested that Shasta Street be
made a through�street in view of the heavy .traffic.
Mr, Chas. Hall, 1544 Orange Street, suggested stop signs be placed �n
Orange Street.
Recommendation of the City Manager - Estimate #19 E
A rec�mmendatibn that estimate #19 E f�or connecting the Grandview
Heights District to the City of Redding, distributi�on system.was pre-
sented f or council consideration, �
MOTION: M�.de by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilman Simons
that Estimate #19 E for the connection of the Grandview Heights District =
to the City of Redding distribi�tion lines be approved. C,ost: $689. 00
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smi.th and Holyfiel'd
Noes; Councilmen - Nflne
� Absent: Councilmen - N�one
Re C:ontract with State of Calif. Civil Defense • �
City Manager Stites recomrnended the renewal af the C'ontract: with the
� State af California for the care and storage of Civi1 De�fense fire fight-
ing equipment. �
MOTIO,N: Made by Councilman Fleharty, seconded by Councilman Anthony
that the City renew their Contract with the 5tate of� California for the care
and�sto'rage of Civil Defense fire fighting equipment, -and tlie Mayor�be
authorized to sign the renewal Contract. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Re Rep�rt on Fire Prote'ctian Service - Shasta Box Co. _ .
The following camrnunication was submitted by the City Manager;
Dec. 6, 1954
Hon�rable Members of the City Council
City of Redding . , .
Gentl emen;
In acc�rdance with y�our instructiorzs I submit the fflllowing repa.rt and
rec�m�nendation with regard t�o the cost of fire �rotection service outside
�he City of Redding. ,
� Fire Department - Capital Investment
Land & Buildings � `� _ $180, 000. 00
Equipment 97, 000. 00
• • Total , $277, 000. 00 .
If these improve.ments were:paid for by a t�enty-year_ �ond issue the
c�st per year, exclusive of interest, would be $13, 850. 00. The annual
budget' for 'tlie Fire Departxnent is $84, 690. 00, which together with the
$13, 850, 00 gives a total..operating and imprflvement c�st of $98, 540, 00,
The tax rate necessary to raise this amount of money based on the current
� assessed value �of the'C.iby of'Redding is 55�` per $100, 00,. In �rder to�
deterrnine the cost•of this ser,vice. to an Industry, such as the Shasta Box
Ca. , if located within the City, I have requested the Assessor to assess
the land and im�r�ovements of the Shasta B,ox C�o. on the same basis as
� City praper.ty is assessed. The assessed value.;,,af the pr�perty, as re-
p�orted by the Assessor, is $250, 000. 00.
When a tax rate.of 55� per $100. 00 is a�plied to this assessed value a
charge in the amount of $1, 375, 00 results as the c�st �of such service to
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a Redding resident. I; therefare; respectfully recommend that.if .
fire service is to be reridered t�o the`Shasta B�ox Company, that the
' annual fee charged should be $1, 375:00 with no additional fee in the
' event of a fire.
' Respectfully submitted,
' /s/ H. I. Stites, City Manaoer
' Mr. Carl A. Williams cautioned the councilm�n that this could be a
very .serious decision, that the payment of such an annual fee would
place a moral obligation �on rendering �our services in time of need
perhaps to the detriment of protection to the City property.
Mayor Holyfield referred this communicatian to Mr.' Simons, Chairman
of the Finance Committee.
S ID DPENINGS .
The hour of 8:30 P.M; having,arrived, Mayor Holyfield called f�r ,
the.�openin; of Bids received prior ta 5;00 P, M. Dec. 6th �n
2 1/2 Ton Pickup_s .and 1 .F�our-,Door Sedan
e o �wing companies su mi e i s:
Thatcher & Lowden Barnard & Johnson
1729 Calif. St. Redding 1095 Market St. Redding__
L�u Gerard Motors , Sullivan & _Cr�we Equipment Co.
1268 M�.rket St. Redding Box 1018 Redding
Nielsen M�t�or Co. Colby G. Smith M�otor�Co.
1345 Market St. Redding (No Bid) . 1650 Calif. St. R.edding
Mayor Holyfield referred these bids to the City Manager far report and
recommendati�n, bid award December 20, 1954.
9, 000 ft. Water Pipe
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Pacific 5tates Cast Iron Pipe Co: Crane Co.
646 Russ Bldg. San Francisco 1227 Front St. 5acramento
United States Pipe & Foundry Go. Johns=Manville Sales Corp.
907 Monadn�ck Bldg, San Francisco 116 New M�ntgomery St. San Francisco
Tay Holbrook Inc. Armco Drainage & Metal Products Co.
1801 22nd 5t, Sacramento (No Bid) 2600 7th.St, Serkeley
Howard Supply Co, C.onsolidated Western Steel Div. .
61 Madison St. Oakland (No Bid) 141 Battery St. San Francisco
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Mayor H�olyfield referred these bids to the City Manager for rep�ort and
recommendation, bid award December 20, 1954. ,
R.E LEASE� - Airports -
C.ouncilmam J�s. Smith; Chairman �f the Airport Committee, was requested
to call a special meeting of the Committee, the Airport Commission, with
the'City Manager, the City Attorney and all interested councilmen inyited
to attend, to discuss the conditions of the Airp�rt Lease as submitted by the
Gommission and determine the amaunt of rent,to be incorparated in the Lease.
Cfluncilman Fleharty complimented the Airport Commissifln on their fine
w�ork and their c�operation with the C'oux�cil in the ,submittal of the proposed
Airp�ort Lease. - , � ��
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ORDINANCE Re 12 Minute Parking Meter Zones Market St. .
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman 5mith_that
Ordinance No, 469 be adopted, Ordinance providing for the establishment of
a 12 Minute Parking.Meter Zone at certain designated intereections of.streetsp
Voting was as follows;
Ayes; �Councilmen - Anthony., Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield:
Noes; C'ouncilme�n - None _
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Absent; Councilmen -�None .
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Ordinance N�o, 469•on file in the office of the. City Cl.erkm �
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RE PARKS,RECREATION COMMISSION �•s�;'��.,';�;'t'r;;a;;��'; ,:r-� ,
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City Attorney Cibula deferred submitting a proposed Ordinance �on the combining .
of the Parks,Recreatifln Commission pending a jaint meeting of the tw� commissi�ns.
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. Re Protest Sterling Lumber Company - recommendation deferred by City. Attarney �'
Re Vacatian Portion C,enter St. - recommendation deferred by City Attorney
REDDING LITTLE LEAGUE LEASE
C,ity Attorney Cibula advised that the Redding Little League Lease will be renewed
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in the name of the Kiwanis Club, and requested this item be.rerrmoved from the
Agenda, .
RE IMPROVEMENTS S�uth Side of�Placer St.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simaris, seconded by Councilman Anthony. that
Resolution No, 1859 be adopted, Resolution declaring intention to do ce.rtain pro-
posed work on Placer 5t, , pursuant to provisions of the Munieipal�Code of the
' Gity of R.edding, (S side of Placer St, between Jay & Fig)
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Voting was as follows; ,
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Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield
Noes: C�ouncilmen - None
Absent; Councilmen - None �
Resolution No, 1859 on file in the office of the City Clerk, _
RE .VACATION PORTION .OF CANAL DRIVE & .GOLD STe y v
City Attorney Cibula advised that Agreements•with the property owners on the
vacation of a portion of Canal Drive and Gold Streets were deferred pending
the working out of technical details, however these should be completed by
the time of the Public Hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded Uy Councilman Fleharty that
Resolution No. 1860 be adopted, Resolution declaring intention to vacate and
close up. a portion of CanaL Drive and Gold 5treets, � _
Voting was as follows; _ � •
Ayes; Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and H�lyfield ,
Noes; C,ouncilmen - None �
Absent: Councilmen - None
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Resolution No , 1860 on file in the �office �of the `City Glerk,
Public Hearing date - January 3, 1955. • '
LEASE EXTENSION - Airways Coffee Shop :
MOTION: Made by Councilman Fleharty,� sec�nded by Councilman Sim�ns that
Lease Extension to R�bert A. and Elda A. Johnston on the Airways Coffee
Shop, Redding Municipal Airport be accepted, and the Mayor be autliorized tfl
sign said extension. (6 montli extension, same terms)
The Vote; Unanimous Ayes.
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RE CLAIMS - Boswell & Dozier
City Attorney Cibula advised that' releases would soon be filed and claims on
the fire` Piacer Street'location settled in�order that payment to R. M. IVlerian,
contractor, could be �released. � - �- � � � -
APPROVAL OF BILLS & PAYROLL
MOTION: 11iIAde bjT 'Gc�uncilm3n Simons, seconde°d by Councilman Anthony that
payroll for the lst half of November in the amount of� $25, 669; 82, Warrants��
Nos. 55-1592 throu�h 1757 inclusive and Warrant No, 55-176 r and payroll for
the last half of November in the am�ount of $26, 880, 49, Warrants Nos, 55-1763
through 1945 inclusive be'app'roved; that bills for �the month of Ncivember, ,
Warrant Nos�. 5.5:728 through 55-800 be approved and paid - in the amount of
$49, 249,4$,`_. , . 9 _ . �. '._ . . .
Voting.was as folTows:
� Aye's: Councilmen - Anthony; �Fleharty, Sim�ons, Smith and Holyfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - None
Warrants paid affect the following funds:
General Fund $19, 191. 07 _ .
�Special Deposits 1, 041, 93
Gas Tax Street Improvemerit 18�7. 61
Warehouse Fund 2, 0300 19 s
Equipment Rental 4, 959. 90
Shop � 1 Ei 5,44 � �
Utilities Accounting - - ' � 860. 90 � � ' •
Sewer_R�ental . . _ � _ 394�77 . �
Garbage -& Rubbish � - 1, 237e 90 t - - �
Water Dept. _ _ .� ,1� z92e 71 � ,� >
Electric Dept, 13, 180, 96 - -
Off-Street Parking < < 4, 5b1;84 � -
Parking Meter 144. 26� - � �
REQUEST - West G;oast Shows
MOTION: Made by Co�sncilmari Anthony, �seconded by�Councilman�Smith that �
the request of the West Coast Shows to hold a carnival on the Kate Benton
Estate property opposit-e the rodeo grounds Jun e 14th through 19th, inclusive
be -granteda � The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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AIR.PORT PROPERTY �t � �
' There was considerable discussion on the B.enton �irport property;. and City �_
Manager Stites.advise'd the couricil that the engineering crew would soon be free
to work on this project, - - � .
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Sim�ns, seconded
by Councilman Anthony that the meeting be adjourned. Tlie Vote; Unanimous
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