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Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
March 19, 1945 8:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dunlap. Upon roll call the
following Councilmen were present: Anderson, Brennan, Buchea, Gronwoldt
and Dunlap.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved by unanimous vote
ALLEY BLOCK 10 PARK SUBDIVISION
A letter dated March 16, 1945 in regard to J. G. Bastain-Redding Public
Market petition for abandoment of alley in block 10 Park Subdivision
written by Carlton and Shadwell, was read stating that the Redding Public
Market desires to withdraw its name from the petition.
JOG IN DOZIER'S PROPERTY
E. E. Dick, superintendent of the Electrical System, stated that the
telephone company set a pole on Placer Street at a jog in Dozier's property
between Olive and Walnut Streets and reported that if the City will set
Dozier's fence back he will Deed a small portion of land to the City.
Councilman Gronwoldt made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brennan for the
City to move the fence and accept the Deed from Dozier. This was passed
by unanimous vote.
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Leland Rose, from the Division of Highways, appeared to secure right of way
from the City of Redding along Cypress Ave. to the Sacramento River.
Councilman Brennan made a motion, seconded by Councilman Buchea to adopt
`r Resolution #1336 authorizing execution on a contract with and a deed con-
veying and dedicating to the State of California R/W for a public way for
a strip of land of variable width embracin4rportions of lots 29, 30, and 31
of the Olivia Addition to City, race tract field and abutting streets with
reserve for City pole line, water line and sewer line right of way.
R. A. Saeltzer, Health Officer, presented a letter from Edward T. Ross, Public
Health Officer, with a report on the eradication of sats in Redding. After
discussion the matter was turned over to Councilman Brennan and Mr. Saeltzer
to conduct a continued rat survey as they see fit.
SIDEWALK HRADES
A letter from H. H. Shuffleton, Jr. asking that sidwalk grades be established
on tge Cq00 blopk on Market Street was read. The Council refered the letter
to t ity Lngsneer to consider.
POLICE DEPARTi.En
Police Chief, Earl Sholes, reported that Elmer Nixon is subject to call in
the draft and asked for an OK on Earl Linc€cum to take his place. In order
to add another man to the Police Force, Councilman Brennan made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Buchea to designate the Police Department stenographer
to be used by all City Departments. The motion was.passed unanimously.
Bill #319
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A letter from Senator Carter regarding Bill #319 was read by City Atty Newton
asking what effect this would have on operation of health Department if cities '�-
and counties participated in a health and sanitation set up; the state to
provide trained men -for this kind of work.
BILL HR-67A-AIRpo ns
A letter from National Institute of Law Officers on Bill 1#n 674, the Federal
Government supplying 50% of money on betterments of Airports on summarizing
our airport needs, it was suggested that the city might add a hanger and
administration building to our airport and Councilman Brennan was designated
to assist the City :ltty in listing needs.
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State Retirement Svstem
Atty Newton had State Employees Retirement System forms to fill out and
Councilman Buchea made„a.motien, seconded by Councilman Brennan authorizing
Mayor Dunlap to sign q4&fiat or survey. This was passed by unanimous vote
of Council.
Occupancy Zoninr, Ordinance #'3OA
Councilman Buchea made a motion, seconded by Councilman Brennan to waive
second reading and adopt Ordinance #304 on Occupancy Zoning. Voting was
as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen: Anderson, Brennan, Buchea, Gronwoldt and Dunlap
Noes: Councilmen: None
Absent: Councilmen: None
City Atty Newton was asked to write to J. G. Bastain informing him of
Ottonello's decision to withdraw from the petition to close N -S alley in
Block 10, Park Subdivision.
City Atty Newton had prepared and presented an Ordinance on City Employees
Bonds that was held over for minor changes.
An ordinance prepared for Rules and Regulations for Fire Department was
presented but held over.
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the City of Reddink
APPROVED: / V�/J
Mayor of the City of Redding