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Regul�.r �ouncil Meeting, City Council '�<�e�;�
Council �hambers, City F.all
8 p.m., O�tober 4, 1948
The meeting v,ras called to ordsr by Acting b+iayor Swarts in the absence of
bSayor Anderson, who was ill, and upon roll call the followring,councilmen
were present: Anthony, Buchea, P+�orrison and Swarts. lJlayor Anderson was
absent,
City Attorney Carlton was also present.
The minutes o£ the meeting of September 7th, 1948 were approved as read.
STREET LIGHT BTJ^17'E STREET AT AI,A�OI�TD
Njr. Harol� .Pa.lmer, of 2630 Butte Street, appeared beforo the City Council
regarding a street light at the corner oF Butte and Almond Streets. t�!r.
�Palmer stated that the Ki�vanis Club had built a club house near this locam
tion for a Boy Scout Troup, sponsored by their club, and it was a very dark
corner, also many residents i.n and around this area signed a petition, .whieh
Mr. �almer also filed with the City Cler�.. After beir� discussed with those
members of the City Council present and City �iana�;er Storm, it was referred
to Mr. Storm to speed the erection of a 1i�;ht at this corner.
GARDEN AVENUE - SOjJTL-t STRE;ET
14ts�. R. N. Enger of 1049 �incoln Straet, appeared with severa.l residents of
that area before the City Council to see what could be done to have Garden
�Avenue cut through to South 5treet, siving many residents of this area a
better a.ccess to town and a shorter clistance to travel than by going around
South �ast Street. I�r. Enger also spoke regarding the steep hill, on South St.,
in the tvrel�e hundred block, st�ting he thought it was dangerous to those
tr�veling on it, as vwell as school child.ren, v,rho might be going to school
this wa.y, and something should be done to make this street more desirsble
for •those traveling it. The following residonts also expressed their opir_ions :
Mr. D. S. Kennedy, 843 Continent�.l Street and Nr. L. �. Scott of 1213 South St.
Mr. Frank f'lummer sta.ted the street in f'ront of his place needed gravel badly
and would appreciate any-rhing that could be done. Pdr. Fred Eastland s�oke
steting the Planning �ommission had approved all these changes and referred
these rasidents to the City Council for further action, �Sembers o£ the City
Council and City B�Ianager Storm discussed this matter with trose residents
present, stating these ch�.nges were difficult to d.o at the present time due to
shortage of equipment and that gravel had been put on the streets by the City
to relieve the muddy condition and keep cars from bogging down. City gf,ana�er
Storm at�ted the streets would. be torn up again v�rhen the new sewer system was
put in and when it was completed, the streets would be put in good cor_dition.
Mr. Storm also s�sted Garden �venue would be cut through to South Street in the
near future� prosiding deec3s are received, accepted and approved by the City of
Redding.
SHASTA VIEY�I - O�K RIDGE STIBDIV"ISION
Laurencs Carr, a resident of Shasta View Subdivision, appeared before the Council
regarding �n entrance to the Shasta Vietiv and Oak Ridge Subdivisions, statin�; the
district on ;1�Gagnolia l�venue, off Placer, is gnrov0.ng fast with new homes and the
only entrance at the present ti.m�e is around the Airport. �r. Carr stated this
condition is similar to other stfbdiv.isions and asked the City Couneil to give
consideration to some other route to entY2.these subdivisions. Iuir. harry Bach-
told also spoke on this matter and he knew it to be recommendeo by the Flanning
Cor,imission. A' motion v�r�.s made by Councilman Buchea, seconded by Councilman
�orrison, that the City Engineer make a survey and report back at the next
meeting. On roll call voting was as follews :
Ayes; Councilmen: Anthony, BUchea, �lorrison._
Noes: Councilmen: ` Swarts. "'
Absent: Coun.eilmen: Anderson
STORI�2 DRAINS
City �anager Storm requested permission to e.dQertise for bids to install larger storm
drains in the. alley betvreen �Iarket and Pine Streets and extending £rom Sha.sta
Street to Placer Street, and af'ter discussing this matter with the City Council,
a motion was made by Councilman �nthony, seconded by �our.cilman Buchea, tha.t
this request be grented. On roll call voting was as fo].lo�rs:
Ayes : Councilmen: Anthony, Bucriea, ��orrison e.nd Swarts
Noes: . Councilmen: None
� ,A.bsent: Councilmen: Anderson
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BIDS FOR RESERVOIR
. City Niana�,er Storm reques�ed permisszon to advertise for bids for the water
reservoir. iair. Storm stated this was part of the bond issize voted by the
people some time back. Af'ter discussing this rcatt�r, a motion was made by
Councilman Buchea, seconded by Councilman Anthony, that this requFst be
granted. On roll call votin� was as fol].ows ;
Ayes: Councilmen: Anthony, Buchea, �4orrison and Swrarts
Noes: Councilmen: None
.tl,bsent: Councilmen: Anderson
MOTORCYCLE m POLICE DEPART�IEI�TT
City 11�ant�ger Storm requested permission to purchase �. two wheel motorc;�cle
far the Police Department. The purchase of this equipment had �bsen approved
during budget hearing. A motion �ras made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by
Cour�cilman Buchea, that this request be gr�nted. On roll call voting �as
as fo1loY�rs :
Ayes : Councilmen: Anthony, Buchea, Iylorrison and Swa.rts.
Noes : �oune3l�men: None
Absent: �ouncilmen: Anderson.
C OPI�PI,A IPdT ALFRED A. LUDWIG
City I�anager Storm stated the complaint received f�om Mr. Alfred A: Ludwig,
regarding Freightvrays trucks crossing ovar Railroad A4enue to Sonoma Avenue,
also cutting aeross right of �ay on Court Street, has been worked out
satisfactorily and no action would be taken at this time.
ROB�RT SCHOLZ - ELECTRIC CF�ARGES BOOSTER PI]MP
City P�a.nager Storm stated he had recaived a request frori Robert Scholz to
charge customers the electric charges on the booster pump used to pump water
to homes in the Redding .Heights Subdivision �xtd after being discussed by
the City Counc3l, it w�s decided no �ction should be taken a.t this time,
1t�RCY HOS PIT�L BLJILDII�TG FUND CAA�TP��IGN j�es, %�h�� ,
City �a.na�er Storm stated he had received a letter from the Chairman of
the N:ercy xospital Builcling Campaign Commit;tee requesting the City Couneil
to adopt a resolution supporting the Building F�.ind Campaign. A motion was
_ made by Councilman Buchea, seconded by Couneilman PSorrison, that this
resolution be adopted. On roll call voting was as follows: '
Ayes: Councilmen: Anthony, Buohea, ��Zorrison and S�rartse
Noes : Councilmen: None
�bsent: Councilmen: �nderson. -
UNIFGRR? PLUAZBII�G CODE �- .
The Uniform Flumbing Code presented to the Council at this time for adoption
by City ��ana,,�er Storm was discussed by the members and it was their opinion
that this matter should be l�.id over until some future meeting in ord.er tliat
more checking could be made. �
LEASE C ITY PROPERTY - FRAAtK L�ADS
The request of 2Y.r. Frank Loads to lease City property north of the City Park,
on the nor�h side of tho Sacramento River, for pony rides, was laid over
until some future �aate.
S GUTHV��;ST AIRIRTAYS •
. City �;anager Storm stated he h�.ci recei�ed a letter from Southwest Air�rays
advising of the expiration of their tempora.ry certificate in November, 1949,
and requesting the City of Recldirlg to take vThatever steps are necessary
with the C.�,A. to have temporary status amended to a permanent certificate
- of convenience and necessity so as to assure Reddir�g of continued air service.
� A motion was made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by Council.san Buchea, that
a resolution be prepared to assure Redding of this service. On roll call vot�
ing was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen: Anthony, Buchea, I�orrison and Swarts
Noes : Councilmen: None
Absent: Councilmen: Anderson.
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,A.CCREDITED DISASTER COUNCIL
Resolution establishirg Accredited Disaster Council organizations and adopting
mutual aid agreements with the surrounding communities in order to avoid
complete Federal control of the future program was laid over until next meeting.
BIDS W�TER PIF'E
Bids were received at this time fror:i the Dallrnan Supply Company on the follow-
ing itema: ,
4002 5�6`� 6" Cast Iron Bell and Spigot Pipe C 1.648 . .�6,596.6?
Tax 164.92
- Pro reted freight to Redding 152.89
Total price FOB Redding $6,9�4�
Terms -- net
De].ivery -� ITmnediately
�here being no other bids a motion vras made by Couneilman Anthony, seconded by
Councilman Morrison, that the bid of the Dallman Supply Company be accepted,
On roll ca.11 voting was as follows:
Ayes : Councilmen: Anthony, Buche�., Morrisonemd Swarts.
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent: Councilmen: Andersan.
D�AS GARDEN-OLIVIA SENIER DISTRTCT
City Attorney Carlton brought the mat�;er before the City Council that a resolu-
tion of acceptance, accepting deeds from the following properties in the
Garden-0livia Sev�er District, should be accspted:
Roy and Rosaline Thorpe
CHristine Glover
Clair A. and Joan Hill
Melvin and Helen Pinkham
A motion to th3s effect was made by Councilman Buchea,and seconded by Council�
man Anthony that the resolution be adoptede On roll call voting was as follows:
Ayes : Councilineii: `Anthony, Buchea, Morrison a,nd Swarts.
Noes: CounciTinen: None
Absent: Councilmeri: Anderson
PARKING P,9ETERS - SPECIAL ELECTTON
At this ti.me �ouncilman. �iorrison requested that the Council submit to the
voters at a Special �lection a proposal for the repeal of' Ordinance No. 346
rela.ting to parkin� meters and parking meter zones, election to be held as
soon as legally possible. Councilman N�orrison made a motion to this effect,
which wa.s seconded by Councilman Buehea, and on roll call votin� was as
foliows :
Ayes: Councilmen: Buchea and Pxqorrison
Noes : Councilmen: Anthony and Swarts.
Absent: Councilmen: Anderson �
EARL L]�CECUAd, POLICE OFFICER
City Councilman T�orrison at this time presented Nr. Earl Lincecum, a former
member of the Redding Police Department, stating that he had passed with the
highest credit of sny one taking the examination for a poliQe officer, ar_d
had been refused a position by City 1�Zanager Storm. At this time Acting I��;a3�or
swarts sug�ested that this matter be taken up with the proper authorities and
Gouncilman l�fiorrison. The poliee committee, with interested parties, will
arrange for a meeting.
TRANS FEP, FU Ii`US
A motion was made by Cour�cilman Anthony, seconded by Councilman Buchea, that the
sum of �10,000.00 be transferred from the Electrical Depart��ent Fund to the
� Gen.eral Fund. On roll call voting was as follows ;
Ayes: Councilmen: Anthony, Buchea, I�7orrison and Svrarts
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent: Councilmen: Anderson
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StIRPLITS OFFICE MACHINES
The matter of surplus office equipment in the Utilities Department Office
was discussed at this time and as these ma.chines are no longer needed by
this Department, or cannot be used by any other department, a motion was
made by Councilman Anthony, seconded by councilma� Buchea, that the City
Cl.erk, Bernard E. Gilmore, be given authority to dispose of the following .
equipment:
1 - Utility Billin� �iachine _
1 - D�imeograph Duplicator , .
On roll call notin� was as f'ollows : . _
Ayes: Councilmen: Anthony, Buchea, Morrison �nd Svsa.rts
Noes: Councilmen: Ivone
Absent: Councilmeu: Anderson,
MOIvTHLY BILLS
A motion was made by Councilman Anthony, seconde@ by Councilman Buchea,
that the monthly bills be paid as audited. On roll call voting �ras as
f ol l ovrs :
Ayes: Councilmen: Anthony, Buchea, �orrison ancl Sv�rarts
NoQs : Councilmen: �tone
Absent: Councilmen: Anderson.
There being no fu�ther business, the meetin� was adjourned. .
4pproved:
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