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CITY' Coun.cil , R.egular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall �
� Redding, California
_ December 1-, 1952 .8:00 P: M; �'= �
The meeting was•.=called to ord'er by Deputy Mayor Anthony-and upon roll call the
following councilmen were present: Holyfield, Simons, 5mith and Anthony. Late;
Councilman Williams.
City Attorney Cibula.was�al'so preserit.�`` � � '� '=� `� - � ' � -
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MINUTE5 - PRE.VIOI7S"MEETING
MO'TI4Ns Ivlade by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Gouncilmari Simons that the
minutes of the preyious meeting of November 17th be approved as mailed to each
councilman. � ° �
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:, Councilmen -�Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony
Noe s: Councilmen - None'�'
Absent: Councilmen - Williams
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TRAFFIC .SAF�TY. SIGIVS, - Loyal Order of Moose •
Mr';;����Robert Lidell, Secretary to the Loyal Order of Moose brought. to the attention
of the council a traffic safety sign, printed with luminous paint that shines in the
dark '�Protect our Children" that would promote safety in .driying, and asked
council consi;,deration that the Loyal Order of Moos.e be granted permission to erect
and maintain said signs within the city limits. At the present time the Moose Lodge
have six signs and more are obtainable, The suggested location for these signs were:
Placer, IVIagnolia, Cypr�ss, Eureka Way, Pine and. 5equoia Streets,
Mayor Williams referred this subject to the Police Committee.
RE GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE
The following residents of Redding voiced their protests on the proposed changes
in the garbage collection system as had been recommended for council consideration
at a previous meeting;
Mr, John Cherta suggested an increase in rates would be preferred to a curtailment
of the present service rendered, and informed the council a meeting of the Garden-
Olivia Home Owners Asstn, was to be held and a group opinion would be subrnitted
at a later date.
Mr. and Mrs, W. Sublett, Elmer Junkans, Mrs, Nienburg, speaking as an apartment
house owner; and �arl 5tedrnan protested the placing of cans by the owners at the �
cu'rb.
Councilman Bill Anthony protested the placing of garbage cans on the curb, but' did
approve'of the segregation of garbage from the swill,
Mr. Jos. 5mith, Chairman of the Garbage Comrnittee, reported that the garbage
department had not been breaking even over a period of years and the cost of main-
tenance of the Sanitation Department had been partly made up of general city funds,
He further stated these reeommendations were submitted mereiy as a suggestion
to decrease costs of the department, but the comznitteets recommendation`would be
guided by public opinion. �
Mayor Williams referred this matter to the Garbage Committee for their further
study and recornmendationso
A written protest from J; A. Given dated November 21st to Mayox Williams and
City Attorney Cibula regarding the pr.oposed changes in garbage collection service �.
was submitted to the council,
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COMMUNICATION CR:EDIT B.UREAU .OF' R:ED.DING
A communication dated Nov.ember ,18th from the Credit Bureau of Redding, Maude E.
Maupin, 1Vlanager, was presented for council consideration, The letter detailed the
affiliations. and memberships in credit associations throughout the United States,
Alaska, Canada and Hawaii, and consideration of their req.uest for the collection
business from the Gity of Redding Utilities Department was asked.
This communication was referred to Councilman Simons, Chairman of the Finance
Department. , _ � _ _
REPORT - Inter-County Chambers of Commerce Northern California
A report of the November Month:ly meeting of the Inter-County Chambers of Commerce
of' Northern California held in Bieber, Tuesday, Novernber 18th was presente:d to.
the council.
; REPQRT ON SEVEIV HO�USE5 2000 B,lock Waldon Street
A report.dated Noyember 2bth addres,sed to Mayor Carl A. Willi�,ms on.the buildings
and;conditions existing pn property.of the.,Martinez Estate in the.r2000��block on'Waldon
Street.arid signed,by ,L,_ G. Wade, Fire Marshal, Redding Fire De,partment�.was
submitted.
Accordi-ng..to the.:report, there �r.e seven houses and five-miscellaneous buildings
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used as outhouses, .junk .sh;eds and chicken houses that were. 'in`poor repa.ir, . and orie
house and one shed damaged by fire and unfit for repair, ,, An accumulation,of lumber,
crates and litter made this a.fire hazard to surrounding property and a running
toilet and�rubbish accumulation_.created a health hazard. _` _ _ ,
City:Attorney�Cibula_reported that Mr, Chenoweth�was willing to.`negotiate on a sale,
This report was referred to Councilman Sirnons, Chairman of the Buildin�s Cornmittee.
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PAItKS-COMMISSION RECOMMENIDATION ^ _ _
A communication' da.ted November 15th addressed.to Mayor Carl A.. Williams from
Josephine Bruton regarding her appointment to the Parks Commission was presented,
Mrs:_ Bruton expressed her regret at not.bein� able to serve on this committee and
suggested;Mrs, .Paul Maxim as an alternativ:e, _ _
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The appointment of the Parks Commission was deferred to a l�.ter date.,pending a _
joint meeting,of the City Council and,the Recreation Commission for clarification
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of the duties and scope of the Farks Commissione .
REC.OMM�NDATIONS PAR.KING COMMIS5ION
The Parkirig C;omm-ission presented the following recommendations dated Novernber
28th.to the me.mbers of the City Council;,_
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_ That a portion .of East Street between B,utte, Yuba and Tehama Streets ., _
be reserved for holiday shoppers and that signs "Reserved for Holiday_
Shoppe:rs" be erected wherever:necessary in the area.
_ That prope:rty upon which the`Pacifi-c Gas & EleEtric Co. building formerly ✓ .
, s�ood,_:5hasta and__Market Street, be used for the purpose pf off-street parking
during the holiday season, termination date of use January,2nd, 1953._
'Perrnission for use of propert,y obtained through Thos. Copeland, Division.
IVlanager of the P. G. & E. Cornpany _ _
That property located at East and Placer Streets owned by C'arl R. and Rhea
McConnell be used for off-street parking during the holiday season.
Permission for use of property obtained_from �Carl R. and Rhea`McConnell.
MOTION: �Made by C,ouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman.Holyfield that the
I recorrimendations of the Parking Commission be accepted, and lot at corner of
East and Placer Stre�ts owned by ��a�1.R.,_and Rhea McConnell, and lot formerly
building site of the Pacific G.as and Electric Co_, corner Shasta.and Market Street
be used for off-street parking during the holiday season, the Parking Commission
to .stand all and any expense resulting from said off-street parking. :
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Voting was as. follows:
Aye's: C'ouncilmen = Anthony, Holyfield, .Simons, Smith and Williams _
Noes: ` Cauncilxnen- - None�'.' � - - - � � •
Absent: Couricilmen - None r = - �
MOTIO.N: Made by Councilman Anthony, s`econded by Couneilman Holyfi�ld that �.
sigris be erected on that portion -of East Street between Butte, Yuba and Tehama
5treets."R.eserve'd for Holiday Shoppers" and that the"Parking Commiss'ion stand�-
any and all expenses involved in the cost and erection of said signs. • �
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: Councilmen - Anthori�y, -F�iol}�fie�d, Simons and Williarns -
- Noes; Councilmen.�- 'Smi>�h � - -
Absent: Councilmen - None -
P.UBLIC HEARING - VACATION AND CLQSING PTN; SACRAMENTO STa "
City Attorney Cibula presented Affidavit of Posting Notice signed by Gus Piepenstock,
; Assistant`Street Superintendent, and Affidavit of-Publicatiori Notiee of Ir�tention to
vacate and cl'ose up a portion of Sacramento Street, ' �Moriday, December lst at 8;30
p, M. was the time�and�place for the Public Hearing-re thi5 closing.
, Mrs. Lillian Dobrowsky, speaking on behalf of the Par-king Commission asked.for
an.extension of two weeks on this hearing that the Commission could-study�facts and
`submit their recornmendation. - - - �-
Mr. Matt 5awger, 1035 Fell �Street, protested �the-policy of abandoning str:eets and
�a:lleys in�-view of the growth of the Gity arid the possibility'-of futu�e need�fo'r this _
•� land by the City, � � � � � .
�1VIr. Chas. Jones, 2183 Calif. St. requested information regarding•ownership of
property upon abandonment by the city. City Attorney Cibula informed Mr, J.ones
the prop'erty reverted to the adjacent pr.operty owners. - -
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MOTIEJN: Made by C:otincilrnan Si�ith, seconded by- Councilman�Anthor�y that the, -. -
City Attorney be authorized to prepare�the necessary�papers on-the vacation.-and �
closing of a portion of Sacramento Streeto
Voting was as`"follovv's:' � � - � - - - � � � �
Ayes: � Co.uncilm�en = Anthony, Holyfi-eid; Simons, Smith and- Williams -� �
Noes: Councilmen - None � - - �- � � - � - - �
Absent: Counciimen - None
GARDEN-�L;TVIA ASSE5SMENT :DISTRIC:T
Mr. Daniel S, Carlton, former City Attorney, presented for council consideration a
Resolution rriodifying the plans and specifications of tlie work to be done in the Garden-
Olivia Assessment Districte
MOTIQN: Made by Councilman Simons, secorided by Gouneilrnan Holyfield that
Resolution of intention to make changes in the work to be done and in the location of
the work'to be done in the Garden-0,livia.Assessrnent District, City of Redding be
passed, �irrie and p'lace of Public Hearing Monday; Deeember 15th at 8:30 F,M.
Voting was as follows: � - - ,
Ayes: Councilmen -� Anthoriy, Holyfield; Simons, Smith and Williams '
,Noes; � C'ouncilmen - Norie � • -
� Absent: Councilmen .- None
PLUMBING eODE. ORDINANCE •
MUT:Ib:N: � Made liy Couneilman Holyfield; seconded�.by Councilman.Smith that_Ordirian
amending a portion of Article 11 of Chapter 11 of Part 1V and comprising Sections
1185 through section 1220 inclusive of the-Municipal Code of the City_ of�R.edding, per-
taining to Plumbing and the licensing of Plumbers and providing standards. for installa-
tion and maintenance of- plumbing-facilities and sanitation in the�City of Redding be
' adopted. _ _. _
Voting was as follows: - - �
Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simoris; Smith and Williarns
. Noes: Councilmen - Norie
Absent: Councilmen - None
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90rdinanc,e No. 442. re revision of the Plumbing Code .on file in the. office of the
City Clerk, " � �" ' _ ` �
PROPO5ED :ORDINANCE..S:T:OP SIGIVS `
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City Attorn'ey`CibuTa presented a pr.oposed^or.dinance amending a portion of Article
1 of Chapter 111`of Part`1V and comprising sections 13.56 b, e, f, g and h, inclusive,
and pe'rtaining to special STOP5 required by operators of vehicles ente.ring certain
designated street iriter`sections.` � � � y
'Councilman` Si 'mons offere'd this proposed ordinance for the first reading. �
PROPOSED ORDINANCE &E DOG LICEIVSI,�TG
City-Attorney Cibula' presented a'proposed ordinarice amending subparagraph 1 of
� Section 782B of ArticIe�V Chapter 11 of Part 111 of the Municipal Code and relatirig
� to license fees to be paid by the :owriers of dogs. � �
C'ouncilman Antliony offered this`propose� ordinance for the first reading, �
PR:OPOSED ORDINANCE PERTAIlVING TO DUTIE5 OF CITY ElVGINEER
�Gity Attorney Gibula presente'd an ordinance adding a new section 9$A to Article 111
� of Chapter 111 of Part 1 of the Municipal Code pertaining to duties of the City
Engineer=with respect to inspection and issuance of permits, etc, , re publicly owned
� property, �
Councilman Holyfield offered this pr'oposed ordinance for the first reading.
PROPQ5ED ORDINANCE ;RE SE.WER CONNECTIONS
City Attorney Cibula preserited a proposed ordinance adding a new section 613a to
Chapter'X of Part 11 of the Municipal Code pertaining to establishment of conriection
charges for privilege of connection to the City sewage system,
C.ouncilrnan Smith offered this proposed ordinance for the first reading,
PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE WATER CONNE.CTIONS
City Attorney Cibula presented a pr'oposed ordinance adding a new section 517a to
Article 11 of Chapter V 1 of Part 11 of the IVlunicipal Code and �pertaining to establish-
� inent of connection charges for p.rivilege of connection to the City water system.
Councilman Simons offered.tliis proposed ordinance for the first reading.
BILI.;S APPROVED MOIVTH OF NOVEMB.ER
MOTION: Made by C.ouncilxnan Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that bills
in the .amount of $18, 356.48 as .submitted by the office of the City Clerk be appr.:oved
and paid.. � ` . _ _ .. � _ �
Voting was as follows: �v v � � � �
Ayes; � Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, 5imons, Smith and Williams
N.oes: Councilmen - None � � �
Absent: Councilmen - None '
RE AMENDMENT TO .CODE ,REFILLING OF BUTANE TANKS
�" City Manag.er Stites �reported that an ordinance was being drafted on the proposed •
. changes on.the refilling of butarie tanks in Fire District 2 and 3 and that the City
; .Attorney and he were working with Fire Chief Klaukens and Fire Marshall Wade
on this proposed revisiori. , .
_ 'Mayor Williams requested that City Manager Stites �:1. investigate the practice of the
Ta`rger. oil companies �hauling�of gasoline in large tank trucks. "as big as a box car"
in the center of town with the view of preventing this method of delivery; danger to
the City .of Redding was cited as a reason for the curtailment of this large tank
trizck delivery.�
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' SERGI PROPERTY - WES.T.AND EUREKA WAY �
Mayor�WilTiaxns r`eques,ted.C�ity Clerk Dorotfiy`C. Slood�to�take the following staitement;
"I,. Carl A. Williams, .have for fifteen years been t�.ying to straighten out this terrific
traffic condition at West� and ;Eureka Way and the subject is not even on the agenda.
It is a very dangerous .s,ituation for the school children ::anrl�'somethin?g�,e:a"r�?hap.pe'n any
day, especially in.the wixiter, ,and the subject is not on the�agenda. !'. . y .
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City P,ttorney Cibula reported to the council an� offer had been vsubmitted to.him that
afternoon .of $9500, OO,for,the propert.y in question owned by the Sergi's, plus sidewalks, ,
curbs and'gutter`s. ` ` �_ _. _ .. � . `
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons,. seconded by Councilman Smith that the C,ity
of Redcl�t'n�buy the 5ergi property fo:r $9500, 00 plus �sidewalks, curbs and gutters,
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t�e �tate California�Divisiori of Public Works approve�tlie settlement and provide
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Voting was as follows: '` `" " - � - � � ��`
Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Williams
Noes: Councilmen - 1Vone " � � �" �
Absent; .Councilmen - None
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� R:E�ISION .OF HEALTH CODE �" �" � � �
City;Attorriey C;ibula reported he was`working on the prop.osed revisial to the Health
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CONDENIN.ATION SUIT = Ballard and Atkiris � � � �J � � �
� City,Attorriey Cibula state�:��'the:�rcewas no further report on the condemnation suit of
the Ba.11ard and Atkins proper_ty.
EADS PROPERTY - Waldon Street '" - " -
City Attorney Cibula Yeported"the commuriication from L: G. Wade previousl"y mentioned
at this council meeting was refe.rring to this Eads property.
R:AILR`OAD SIGNALS - Shasta Street Grossing . .
C�ty Attorney Cibula reported there.was no further progress on the signals and
l�ghts'at the Sliasta"'St'reet crossing of the 5outhern Pa`cific railroad tracks.
CjPDYKE PROPERTY = Court Street �
Councilman Smith, Chairman of the Street Committee, reported that through changes
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in the aligriment of the approach�"to the riew Mercy Hospital; `it would be possible to
use an existing street right-of-way rather than acquire a riew right-of-way.
F�ENTOIV� ATRPORT REPORT. " �"
City IVlanager Stites inforrned�the council the report on the'Benton Airport would be
submitted next council meeting if possible, '
TRAFFIC.COUNT - Calif, and Eureka Way and Market & Hill Streets �
City Manager Stites reported a traffic count at Calif, and Eureka Way and Market and
Hill St'reets wa,s being taken this week. " '
RIGHT�OF WAY - Chenoweth Property
A cori�ference with Ivlr. Chenoweth.would be held in the very near future for a settle-
ment of this right-of-way problem, according to City Manager Stites.-
GARBAGE SERVICE SIDS ` �
City Manager Stites reported this proposed advertising for bids on Garbage service
on a th•ree year contract was being held in abeyance pending revision of the garbage
collection service now under advisement. � �
REPORT:ON B:�ENT.ON I:,INE :PURCHASE � � �
City Manager Stites �suggested that council members hold a conference in RedB;luff:,:
this week with officials of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company re proposed'purchase
of the Benton power liries. City Attorney Cibula and City Manager 5tites would also
attend this meeting,
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�3 LUE GRAVE.L. MIN-E �
City Attorney�C,ibula�reported he�was drafting a new lease agreement on.the Blue
Gravel Mine.that wou'ld be submitted for council consideration in the near future.
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PROTE5'f' R:E 'LACK'OF TENNIS CO�RTS
Mr. Art Williams protested lack of council action on the establishment of at least
two fully equipped'tennis cour-ts'(lights to be included) within�tYie City limit`s`as v
agreec� by�council a,ction some two .o� three yea�s ago. He 'sp.oke ori�the.need of
these courts and of various tennis tournaments.that were played _in Redding and
other cities.
�C.O;MM,UNICATION RE GARDEN-OLIVIA AS5ESSMENT DISTRICT
The following communication dated December 1 st was submitted for council consideration.
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hali, R.edding, Calif. - � � �" "
` Subject: `I arden Olivia Assessment District - - �
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G:en�lemen: � � -
As Engineer designated by ResoTutions, ,I hereby certify that the above �
job has beeri completed substantially in accordance with the Specifications
� and is ready for acceptance.
Very truly yours,
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No action of the council was taken on this communication,
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There"being no' further business, it was inoved by Counci`1man��Srnith, seconded �y
Council'man Anthoriy that the meeting`be adjourned. J - � ` ` � - -
� Voting was as follows; ' � � � - - ` �
Ayes: Councilmen - Anthony, Holyfield, 5imoris, 5mith and Williams
.Noes: Councilmen - N.one �`" " " " � � `� �
Absent: Councilmen - None � � � �
AP`�l?ROVED:
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