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City Council, Regular Meeting
� Gouncil Chambers, City Hall
- , . Redding, California, _
February 7, 1955 8;00 P,M.
The R.eve'rend Kenneth Linton, pastor �of the United Luthern Church, gave the
invoaati�on. � -
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Holyfield, and up�n roll call the follow-
. ing c�uncilmen were present: Anthony, Fleharty, Sirr�ons, Smith and Holyfielda
City Attorney Cibula and City Manager Stites were presents
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Previous Meetings
MOTION: � Made by Councilm�.n Simons, seconded by C�uncilman Fleharty that
the minutes� af the �previous meeting of January 17th and the adj�ourned meeting of
January Z4th be appr�oved as mailed ta each of the councilmena The Vate:
Unanimous Ayes. .
REQUEST�.SHAS�'A. ROADSTERS, ING; �
Mr. Don LOan; representirig the Shasta Roadsters, Inc. , requested council approval
for their use of the east taxi-way of the Redding Municipal Airport for a drag strip�
He advised that the club at the present time had twenty-three members and was
non profit, The '�Toppers" were. an affiliated younger gr�up �f high school students,
and "College R�ad Knights" the college age group, The requested strip was 50 ft,
wide and 1 1/10 miles long, and would become a '�national h�ot rod sanctioned'� strip,
Clayton Kantz, �peaking\from the floor as a member of the Airport Commission, v�-��
advised that the commissi�on was, generally speaking, in favor of this request
provided the necessary. and proper insurance was abtained, there w�uld be a fair
return to the city for use of the city pr�perty and that all expense: for maintenance
and repair'of the taxi=way be borne by; the club. ,
C�ounci� were advised that the Department of C�mmerce had stated in writing it
was their policy riot t� r:ecommend either for or against such a program, but safety
factors for� fliers must be observede Southwest-Airways had the same p�sition of
non-inte rfe r enc e.
Mayor Holyfield requested the Airpart Commission to submit their recommendations
at the next council meeting on..this request.
COIVIMUNICATIONS � .
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Report of Meeting ICCCNC . �
Repnrt fln the business rneeting of the Inter-County Chambers �f Commerce
f�or the rnonth of January was submitted and n�otice of the`next meeting to be � 7�
held in Central Valley February 15th presented.
Re-Assessment Request - William Tyrrell Subdivisian
Request for re-assessment` of seven parcels of land in the Wm, Tyrrell Sub-
division w.as submitted for c�ouncil cansideration, and a check for $27. 00
c�vering costs enclosed with the c�orninunicati�n, ' '
MOTION: Made by Cauncilman Simons, sec�rided by Cauncilman Fleharty
that the Resolution Nd. 1869 be passed, resolution ordering the street � �/
superintendent t�o prepare re-assessment map and ordering the City Clerk
to set the Public Hearing in accordance with the S.treet and Highway C�de.
The Vate: , '
Ayes: C'ouncilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, �Sim�ns, Smith.and Holyfield
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen` - None
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Request f�r Cancellation T.axes - 5tate of Calif,
A request for cancellation of second installrnent taxes on property portion `;
� of Lot 8, �Bl�ock 7,� 'B�reslauer°s Addition, purchased by the State for highway
l�- purposes was subxnitt�d by J. W, Trask, District Engineer.
It was requested the City Assessor submit his recommendation t�o the City
Attorney for preparation of the necessary res�lution.
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Recommendation of the Airport Commission Re Benton Airport Lease -
The f�ollowing cornmunication, dated February 4th, was submitted:
� � City Council, City o£ Redding � �
. Re Bent�n Airport and _
Lease There�f
Gentlemen: ,
The Airp�ort Commission of the City of Redding, meeting on�Feb. .
l, 1955, unanimously approved the f�ll�owing rec�mmendations:
'�The Airp�rt Commission recommends ta the C;ity C�uncil
/(;�r l, that the lease heretofore proposed be submitted to bid.at the
� earliest p�ossible mament,
2, That N�tice of Request �of Bids cy�ncerning the Benton Lease be
posted at various ��irports �in Calif�ornia (the Cornmission will be
� happy t� assist in any manner appropriate). " _ ,_ . _
Respectfully submitted Airport Commission af,the City of Redding
� - /s/ Clayton Kantz, , Secretary „ � �
° - Mayor Holyfield requested a.meeting �of the Air�ort Gommittee be
called f�r further dis.cussion and recommendation, to:;b�e submitted t�
� the Gity Cauncil at .their adjourned meeting February 14th,
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R.equest f�r�Change Assessrnent� R�ll, 1.954-55 ,.
MOTION: M'ade-by Councilman�.Fleharty; se;conded.by Gouncilman Smith
that Res�lution No. 1870 ,be ad�pted, resolution cor.recting assessments
supplemental to Resolution No, 1857.
�� � Voting was as follows: _. � _. .:
� Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Flehar•ty;: Simons, Smith and Holyfield
=Noes: Councilmen -.None .
Absent: Councilmen - None . _
� Resolution No. 1870 on file in the office of the City Clerk
' Delinquent Taxes and Redemption Report -
Mrs. Louise Fancher, delinquent tax collector, submitte'd report, on the
�`¢��) collection of delinquent taxes and redemptions for the period Nov. lst, 1954
, to February 2nd, 1955.
R.ec�mmendati�ons �f. the City Manager
a. Estimate #33-E to supply service for Redding �tNhfllesale Meat Co.
MOTION: Made by Councilmari Fleharty, sec�nded by C',ouncilman Smith
� that the recommendati�ons �f.the City Mariager and the Electrical C.�mmittee
r .� be accepted, and W�rk Estimate #33-E to. suppTy service fflr the Redding
/ �'� Whfllesale Meat C�mpany's plant be appr�ved.
Vating was as f�ollows: ..
Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty; Simons, Smith and Holyfield
Noes: Councilmen - None � �
Absent; C�uncilmen - None
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Joint Pole Agreements (6) � �
City Manager Stites recommended the approval of the six joint poie
agreements submitted for council consideration, �and that autho'rization- '
��q�� be given to the Maymr t�o execute same �ri behalf of the City, �
He further recommended that in the future authorization be granted to the
City Manager, or the Superintendent �f the Elec�rical Department, to
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execute said agreements when necessary..
MOTION: Made b.y Councilman Fleharty, seconded by�Councilman Simons
' ` that the six joint pole agreements submitted be approved,� and.that the
� � Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City; that the Gity�
• Attorney prepare a formal resolution that in the future the Superintendent
of the Electric Department be granted the power to enter into j�int pole
agreemerits that�come before the City, and execute .same on behalf of the
City, . _ _ - _ _ _. �
Voting..was as follows:
Ayes: CounciImen - Anthony, Fleliarty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield
Naes: Ciiuncilmen = Nonev � � �
Absent: .Councilmen - None � � v v
Petition = Fig Street between Pla`cer &�nort� end of Fig. � � �/
A preliminary petition, signed by nine praperty owners, requested council
approval of the construction of curbs, sidewalks and gutters under the
pr�ocedural Ordinance N�o. 455A, -
MOTION: Made by Councilm3n Fleharty, s.econded.by Councilman Anth�ony
� tliat the Engineering Department prepare the estimate an�d ,�.p.�e;t�ittiori�fnr
circulation on sidewalk, curb and gutter improve�ment on Fig �Street between
' Placer and north end �of Fig Street. ` The Vote; Urianimaus Ayese
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I'UBLIC HEARING - Establishment �f Grade Alm��nd St, ' �
Mayor Holyfield opened the Public Hea`ring �n the` establishment of Grade on
Almond Street from sauth line of Shasta Street, sautlierly 435 feet, at 8:30 P.M. o'Z �`�
There being no protests or �bjecti�ons, the Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Made by Councilmari_.Smith,, sec�onded by Councilman Anth�ny�that
grades be ,established and profile map 2B-05 'be appr.aved. The Vote: Unanimaus
Ayes� . . , _ . . � . _ . .
Recammendation re Vacatiori.portion Center St, - Deferred by the City ,Att�orney � /�
until the next`council meeting. � � ` _ �
Ordinance combing Parks-Recreation Commission - Deferred u,ntil next council .z 7,
meeting o
RE CLAI�vl FOR:DAM+'AGES - J�hn McCrary �
City Attor`ney Cibula recommended that~ the Claim of Mr. John McCrary filed
December 9th with the City Clerk for injuries to his min�or san iri the amount of
$9, 600. 00 be denied, and Mr. M�Crary be so advised.by the City Clerk. •�
'MOTION: Made by C�uncilman Sirnons, seconded by C.�uncilman Fleharty that j�� �
the rec�mmendations of the City Attorney be aercepted, and claim of Mr, John /
McCrary•be deniede `
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes': Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Sim�ns, Smith and Holyfield
Noes: C.ouncilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen = 1Vone
TITLE CO. - Garden Avenue
City Attorriey Cibula advised counciT the Title Co`mpany had discovered errors��.and
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discrepancies. �of rec�rd between the map filed and the deed an Garden Avenue,
and had requested a quit claim deed fr�m the City. . �
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City Manager Stites reque'sted deferrment on the passing �of a Resolution on a -
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Quit Claim deed in arder to.check which was correct, the m� or the deed.de-
scription. ' - � �
Final action on this matter'was deferred to the adjourned meeti?ng_.�f Feb. 14th.
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ORCHARD ESTATES SUBDIVISION
Reassessment diagram_for the original sewer assessment district in which the
Orcha�rd Estates is a portion w-as`pr'eserited to the council by the City Nlanager,
He advised that tl�e plan of the subdivision was riot submitted for approval because �
the profiles had not previously been accepted, ,
h,-G, The City Attorney advised he'had prepared a form of Agreerrient, and Mr, Harry �
�" Hazeltine requested information reg�.rding negotiation of a Bond. �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded,by �ouncilman Anthony that
Resolution No . 1871 -R�solution'orclering street�superintendent to file arnended
assessment be accepted. �
Voting was as follows: '
Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons,'- Smith and Holyfi•eld
Noes: Councilmen - None `
Absent: Councilmen - None `
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, APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYR:OLL ` �
� MQTION: Made:by C:ouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Anth�ny that
bills for. the.m�nth of January in t`he amaunt of $81, 705, 3.8, warrant Nas, 55-1082
t�o 5'5-1�185 inclusive be approved and paid; that payr�oll for the first half of
January in the amaunt of $24, 594a 09, warrants 55=2297 to 55-2456 inclusive be
�t`J�i appraved; that payroll f�r'the last half of Januar`y in the am�unt of $25, 667. 99,
warrant Nosa �:5-2460 to 55-Z63b be approved,
V�ting was as foll�ows: �
Ayes: �Councilmen - Anthony, Fleharty, Simons, Smith and Holyfield
N�oes: Councilmen - None
Absent; �Councilmen - None -
Bills appr"oved affect the following funds:
General 9, 472, 0'6 Special Deposits �e 00 �
Warehouse ` ' l, 311, 30 Equipment Rental 7, 257, 61
Shop 189e 20 Utilities Accounting 824, 53 �
Sewer Rental 656, 31 Garbage & Rubbish 1, 33Oo 35
W.ater 2, 492, 56 Electric 57, 762, 12
Parking Commission Exp, 294. 17 Parkirig IVleter 110.,17
CITY IVIAN:AGER`S CONFERENCE
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, sec�nded by Councilman Fleharty that
c� the request of the City Manager be approved, and he be �aizthorized to. attend the
��l City Managers Spring C�nference to be held in Santa Rosa February 23,' 24, and
25th� The Vote: Unanim�ous Ayes.
Rec�ommendation'Re Vacation Portion of Canal Drive '
Deferred by the City Attorney pencling final approval of the Peck Subdivision Map.
�/�i The Annual Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1954 was submitted to
C ouncilmen. '
REPORT ON COMPLETED PROJECTS ` ` �
City Manager Stites advised the report on com�leted pro.jects would be compiled
very soon to be submitted to councilmen, ' �
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There being no further business, it was moyed by Councilman,Sim�ons, seconde.d
by C�ouncilman Anthony that the meeting be a.djourned until Monday, February 14th
at 8;00 P4 Me The Vote; IInanimaus Ayes. .
;_ 1�PPROVED:
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A test: --- Mayor ,,� i
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City Clerk
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