HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1942-06-15Council Chambers
Redding, California
Tune 15, 102 8 P.m.
Regular 'r,eet ing
Upon roll call by the City Clerk, the following councilmen were present:
R. T. Anderson, Ivan A. Dunlap, Ray Lowry, Baldy Haskell:
Absent: A. H. Gronivoldt.
In the absence of Councilman Gronwoldt, Councilman Dunlap was appointed
Mayor, pro -tem.
Fire Department
Fire Chief Klaukens submitted a report showing grass burning work during
the past year. He was corranended on this report by the Council and it was
the suggestion of Councilman Anderson that this grass burning program be
engaged even more extensively during the coming year.
I ns uranc e
A letter from Clark Nye was read stating that he had arranged for a new
average rate for thboCity of i,edding, and that there were return premiurls
in the amount of $237.78 due the City.
Legal Printing.
Two bids were received in response for sealed bids covering legal printing.
The Shasta Dial bid 400 per lawful inch for the first insertion and 200
per lawful square, for each subsequent insertion, for all legal printing
capable of being printed weekly during the fiscal year 1942-1%3. The
Redding Searchlight's bid for publication of lega.ls regizired i.in-:a daily
newspaper 45¢ per square for the first insertion and 34 per each sub=
sequent insertion; the publications of legal advertisements that can be
published in a weekly newspaper, 300 per square for the first publication
and 18� for each subsequent insertion.
City Attorney Fewton recommended that the Council accept the lowest bid,
that is, of the Record Searchlight. Councilman Lowry made a motion that
this low bid be accepted. His motion was seconded by Councilman Anderson
and on roll call, adopted by unanimous vote of F,ll Councilmen present.
Aud it
Peat, Marwick, Vitchell R. Co., Accountants and XLuditors submitted a bid
for an examination of the records of the Cit for the two years ending
Tune 30, 1042. Their fee would not exceed '"50.00. No action was taker..
Transfer of Funds
Councilman Haskell made a motion that $20.,000 be transferred from the
Electrical Department Fund to the General Fund. his motion was seconded
by Councilman Anderson and on roll call motion carried by unanimous vote
of all Councilmen present.
Chamber of Commerce
A letter from the Chamber of Com;:erce requesting 81250.00 donation. for
the period ending Tune 30, 1842 was read by the Clerk. Councilman Anderson
made a motion that this donation be rude. His motion was seconded by
Councilman Haskell and on roll call adopted by unanimous vote of all
Councilmen present.
Resolution No 1240
A resolution was introduced extending lease No C6ca-67A to the United
States for a period of one year for the purpose of rnaintaining an air
way on Lot 2 R:, 3 Block 2, Shastaview Addition to the City of Redding.
This resolution was to extend lease for a period of one year from Tuly
1, 1942 for an annual rental of one dollar per year. Councilman Haskell
made a motion that this resolution. be adopted. His motion was seconded
by Councilman Lowry and on roll call this resolution was adopted by
unanimous vote of all Councilmen present.
Police Department
Councilman Haskell sug_°ested that the Police nepartment inaugurate a.
work gang, and use the habitual drunks and vags for work or, the streets
and parks. This suggestion met with the s-Inction of the entire Council
present.
Resolution, .No.--1241-
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No.--124.1.
A resolution authorizing the Treasurer to deposit deductions from the
salaries of employees and officers of the City of Redding for the purchase
of United States War Bonds or_Stamps in a special account, was introduced
by the City (attorney. Councilman Haskell made a motion that this resolution
be adopted. It was seconded by Councilimin Anderson and passed by vote of
all Councilmen present.
Public Liabili t,.r Insurance
A letter was read from Glenn D. Newton for the City, expressing an opinion
on the liability of the City of Redding for injuries resulting from the
dangerous and defective conditions of sidewalks and streets for negligence
of the officers of the City with reference to the same resulting in injuries
to persons.
There being no further business, the meeting was ajourned.
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