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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 19, 2016, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Missy McArthur with the following Council
Members present: Gary Cadd, Kristen Schreder, Francie Sullivan, and Brent Weaver.
Also present were: City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt,
Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Deputy City Manager
Greg Clark, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Community Services Director Kim Niemer,
City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager
introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Information Technology Director
Dave Allen, Public Works Director Brian Crane, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance Director
Dennice Maxwell, Police Chief Robert Paoletti, City Treasurer Allyn Van Hooser, and
Development Services Director Larry Vaupel.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Emeritus Mike Dahl.
The Invocation was provided by City Council Member Gary Cadd.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Deputy District Attorney Sarah Murphy and Jean
King, Executive Director for One SAFE Place, proclaiming April 2016 as
Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Redding.
[A-050-060-600]
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
Report to Redding City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve Minutes — Regular Meeting of April 5, 2016.
[A-050-060]
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Register.
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 19 for the period of April 1, 2016,
through April 15, 2016, for a total of $4,104,151.54, for check numbers 114216
through 114599, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 12621 through 12656, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 6146 through 6165, inclusive; and (2) Payroll Register
No. 21 for the period of March 27, 2016, through April 9, 2016, in the amount of
$2,738,807.44, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 412799 through 413667,
inclusive, and check numbers 601849 through 601872, inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $6,842,958.98.
4.2(a). Authorize the City Manager to cast an affirmative vote on behalf of the City of
Redding as a permanent member of the Economic Development Corporation of
Shasta County, amending the Articles of Incorporation.
[B -080-150/E-050]
4.5(a). Approve the Support Services Program Agreement (SSPA) (C-6862) with the
Northern California Power Agency and authorize the Mayor to sign the same; and
Appoint the City Manager, or his Designee, and City Attorney as the designated
representatives under the SSPA and delegate authority to such designated
representatives to execute confirmations as described in the SSPA for selected
services desired by Redding for amounts not to exceed $125,000 per confirmation.
[E-120-400]
4.5(b). Accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for February 2016.
[B-130-070]
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4.6(a). Approve the following amendments to leases at the Diestelhorst Nonprofit Office
Park:
1. Second Amendment to Lease (C-2767) with Shasta County Women's Refuge
(dba One Safe Place) extending the term of the lease for an additional 25 years
and increasing the monthly rental rate to $957 effective January 1, 2017;
2. Third Amendment to Lease (C-2460) with United Way of Northern California
increasing the monthly rental rate to $978 effective January 1, 2017;
3. First Amendment to Lease (C-4482) with Health Alliance of Northern
California assuming the lease from the Shasta Consortium of Community
Health Centers and increasing the monthly rental rate to $489 effective
January 1, 2017; and
4. First Amendment to Lease (C-4484) with Shasta County Child Abuse
Prevention Coordinating Council increasing the monthly rental rate to $788,
effective January 1, 2017.
[C-070-100]
4.6(b). Approve the Sundial Bridge pylon to be up -lit in pink for up to three (3) evenings in
October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Think Pink Day in the
City of Redding for each of the next five years - specific dates to be provided to and
approved by the City Manager or his designee.
[S-070-050-500]
4.6(c). Approve a 10 -year lease (C-141) of the Redding Rodeo Grounds with the Redding
Rodeo Association, with a term expiring July 31, 2026.
[C -070-100/C-050-5601
4.10(a).Accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for February 2016.
[B-130-170]
4.11(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-037, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Program, and approving the San Francisco Street Area Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation
Project [Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Program indicates that the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) have been met (CEQA Guidelines §15074)].
[W-020-575]
4.11(b).Authorize the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4773 (Job No. 2429),
Churn Creek Road Widening Project: (1) award the project to Tullis Inc. in the
amount of $481,079 for street lighting and shoulder widening on the east and west
sides of Churn Creek Road for a 6 -foot -wide shoulder; (2) approve an additional
$71,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and inspection fees; (3) approve
$48,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (4) adopt Resolution No.
2016-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 29th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating
funds in the amount of $80,000.
[B -050 -020/B -130-070/S-070-100]
4.11(c).Accept the improvements in Browning Pointe Subdivision (S-2014-00025) as
satisfactorily completed.
[S-101-144]
4.11(d).Accept Bid Schedule No. 4740 (Job No. 2453), Bunker Street -Willis Street Storm
Drain Improvement Project, awarded to RTA Construction, as satisfactorily complete,
with a final cost of $501,596.24.
[B-050-020/5-060]
Council Member Cadd recused himself from voting on this item due to family
relations with RTA Construction, Inc.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — Cadd
ABSENT: Council Members — None
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4.11(e).Authonze the following action relative to Bid Schedule No. 4786 (Job No. 2468),
Mistletoe Area Sewer Line Replacement: (1) award to Cox & Cox Construction Inc.
in the amount of $2,002,626 for replacement of approximately 11,000 linear feet of
aged 6 -inch and 8 -inch vitrified clay pipe by pipe -bursting with new 8 -inch high
density polyethylene pipe; rehabilitation or replacement of existing manholes; and the
reconnection of all existing active sewer laterals, approximately 4,300 linear feet, to
the new mains and new cleanouts added at the right of way; (2) approve an additional
$180,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve
$200,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (4) authorize the City
Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or
construction contingency amounts up to a total of $20,000 for a total of $2,402,626.
[B -050-020/W-020-575]
4.11(g).Adopt Resolution No. 2016-039, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving the following relative to the formation of Landscape Maintenance
District (LMD) 02-16 - Shasta View South West (Highland Oaks Units 1, 2, and 3,
Western Acres Unit 1, and La Rinconada Estates Units 1 and 2): (1) Engineer's
Report as filed with the City Clerk; (2) confirming the map of the assessment district
contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) approving the mailing of notices and ballots;
and (4) setting a public hearing date for June 7, 2016, regarding the formation of
LMD 02-16 pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972.
[A-170-075-100]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted,
acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended, with the
exception of those item(s) approved by separate vote as indicated above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution Nos. 2016-037 through 2016-039 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1. Appointments/Reappointments to the Planning Commission
[B-080-300]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor McArthur's recommendation
that the City Council approve the following appointments/reappointment to the
Planning Commission: (1) Lisa Jeter to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term
ending May 1, 2017; (2) Leslie Williem to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term
ending May 1, 2019; (3) Rick Bosetti to fill a scheduled vacancy with a four-year
term, May 1, 2016, to May 1, 2020; and (4) Bert Meyer to serve an additional four-
year term, May 1, 2016, to May 1, 2020.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to approve the following appointments/reappointment to the
Planning Commission: (1) Lisa Jeter to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term
ending May 1, 2017; (2) Leslie Williem to fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term
ending May 1, 2019; (3) Rick Bosetti to fill a scheduled vacancy with a four-year
term, May 1, 2016, to May 1, 2020; and (4) Bert Meyer to serve an additional four-
year term, May 1, 2016, to May 1, 2020. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.6(d). Oral Presentation Regarding Kids Kingdom Inclusive Play Renovation
[P-050-145]
Community Services Director Niemer provided a PowerPoint presentation,
incorporated herein by reference, highlighting the proposed Kids Kingdom Inclusive
Play Renovation located within Enterprise Park, and thanking the many partners
involved. She encouraged the Council and the community to visit the City's website
for more information and ways to contribute financially.
The following spoke in support of the Kids Kingdom renovation: Joe Hicks,
Sarah Reed (Far Northern Regional Center), and Jennifer Scott.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.6(e). Memorandum of Understanding (C-4212) with Turtle Bay Exploration Park -
Maintenance and Security of the Sundial Bridge and the Adjacent Plazas and
Restrooms; and
Resolution - 30th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057
[B -130-070/S-050-070-5001
Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council: (1) approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Turtle Bay
Exploration Park for maintenance and security of the Sundial Bridge, the adjacent
plazas, and restrooms for the period May 1, 2016, through May 1, 2026, with
automatic one-year extensions; and (2) adopt a resolution approving the 30th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $5,230 in Fiscal
Year 2015-16 and $62,710 in Fiscal Year 2016-17.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to: (1) approve a Memorandum of Understanding (C-4212) with
Turtle Bay Exploration Park for maintenance and security of the Sundial Bridge, the
adjacent plazas, and restrooms for the period May 1, 2016, through May 1, 2026, with
automatic one-year extensions; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2016-040, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 30th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2015-057 appropriating $5,230 in Fiscal
Year 2015-16 and $62,710 in Fiscal Year 2016-17 for maintenance and security
contract at the Sundial Bridge and adjacent areas.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
9.10(a).Oral Update on the Redding, Police Department's Neighborhood Police Unit
[P-150-150]
Police Chief Paoletti provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by
reference, relaying positive statistics within the City of Redding signifying the
success of the Redding Police Department's Neighborhood Police Unit since its
inception in January 2016.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
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9.11(f).Resolution Regarding the Formation of Landscape Maintenance District 01-16 —Quail
Ridge (Quail Ridge Subdivision Units 4, 5, 6 and 7)
[A-170-075-101]
Public Works Director Crane provided an overview of the Report to Redding City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council adopt a resolution approving the following relative to the formation of
Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) 01-16 — Quail Ridge (Quail Ridge
Subdivision Units 4, 5, 6 and 7): (1) Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk;
(2) confirming the map of the assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report;
(3) approving the mailing of notices and ballots; and (4) setting a public hearing date
for June 7, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. regarding the formation of LMD 01-16 pursuant to the
Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972.
Mr. Crane noted that this LMD also includes funding a capital improvement to
develop a planned but not yet developed small neighborhood park (Whistling Park)
on the east edge of the subdivision, which is a new use of LMDs to the City.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-041, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving the following relative to the formation of Landscape
Maintenance District (LMD) 01-16 — Quail Ridge (Quail Ridge Subdivision Units 4,
5, 6 and 7): (1)Engineer's Report as filed with the City Clerk; (2) confirming the map
of the assessment district contained in the Engineer's Report; (3) approving the
mailing of notices and ballots; and (4) setting a public hearing date for June 7, 2016,
at 6:00 p.m. regarding the formation of LMD 01-16 pursuant to the Landscape and
Lighting Act of 1972.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2016-041 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.14(a).Ordinance Establishing and Consolidating Violations for Nuisance Properties
[C -110-100/A-030]
City Attorney DeWalt highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council offer an
ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 1 (General Provisions),
Chapter 1.15 (Abatement of Properties, Buildings and Conditions) by repeal of
Section 1.15.100 (Dangerous Buildings -Violation) and amendment to Section
1.15.170 (Substandard Buildings, Public Nuisances and Blighted Conditions -
Violation) relating to the consolidation of penalty provisions for immediately
dangerous, dangerous, and substandard buildings, public nuisances, and blighted
properties for first reading by title only and waive the full reading.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to offer Ordinance No. 2545, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding, amending RMC Title 1 (General Provisions), Chapter 1.15
(Abatement of Properties, Buildings and Conditions) by repeal of Section 1.15.100
(Dangerous Buildings -Violation) and amendment to Section 1.15.170 (Substandard
Buildings, Public Nuisances and Blighted Conditions -Violation) relating to the
consolidation of penalty provisions for immediately dangerous, dangerous, and
substandard buildings, public nuisances, and blighted properties for first reading by
title only and waive the full reading.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2545.
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9.14(b).Ordinance Repealing and Re -Enacting Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 6.36
Handbills
[C-110-100]
City Attorney DeWalt provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council offer an ordinance amending RMC Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and
Regulations) to repeal and reenact Chapter 6.36 (Handbills) for first reading by title
only and waive the full reading.
City Attorney DeWalt noted one correction to RMC Section 6.36.070 (Time of
distribution), Subsection A, deleting "noncommercial" from the sentence.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to offer Ordinance No. 2546, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending RMC Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and
Regulations) to repeal and reenact Chapter 6.36 (Handbills) for first reading by title
only and waive the full reading.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2546.
9.14(c).Update on the Americana Lodge Litigation
[L-100]
City Attorney DeWalt provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council accept the report and, if necessary, provide additional direction to the City
Attorney.
Mr. DeWalt relayed information received by the Court-appointed Receiver and
provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, depicting the
deteriorated and filthy conditions that were found in the Americana Lodge prior to
litigation initiated by the City.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Weaver, to:
(1) accept the report; and (2) request that a closed session item be placed on a future
agenda so that additional guidance can be given to the City Attorney if and when
necessary.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
9.15(a).Resolution - Approving Memorandum of Understanding (C-839) with Redding Peace
Officers' Association ending June 30, 2017
[P-100-050-120]
Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Redding
Peace Officers' Association for a two-year term ending June 30, 2017.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-042, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving and adopting the Memorandum of Understanding
(C-839) with the Redding Peace Officers' Association for a two-year term ending
June 30, 2017.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2016-042 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(b).Resolution - Approving Exception to the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (Ca1PERS) 180 -Day Wait Period
[P -100-230/A-050-2501
Personnel Director DeMaagd highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
adopt a resolution approving an exception to the 180 -day wait period for public
agencies set by CalPERS as required by the California Public Employees' Pension
Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and granting the City Manager authority to execute the
necessary hiring documentation, effective April 24, 2016, for Kent Manuel to provide
assistance with special projects and provide extra help as needed related to the
potential expansion and relocation of Costco Wholesale from its current Dana Drive
location to another suitable location within the Redding city limits, and assist with
updating the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Weaver, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-043, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding approving an exception to the 180 -day wait period for public
agencies set by Ca1PERS as required by the California Public Employees' Pension
Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and granting the City Manager authority to execute the
necessary hiring documentation, effective April 24, 2016, for Kent Manuel to provide
assistance with special projects and provide extra help as needed related to the
potential expansion and relocation of Costco Wholesale from its current Dana Drive
location to another suitable location within the Redding city limits, and assist with
updating the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2016-043 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(c). Resolution - Approving Redding Police Department Reserve Police Officer Program
[P-100-050-170]
Personnel Director DeMaagd summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council
adopt a resolution approving a volunteer Reserve Police Officer Program
administered through the Redding Police Department utilizing sworn personnel as
authorized by California Penal Code Section 830.6 to provide support to special
operations of the Redding Police Department without replacing paid Police Officer
positions.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Weaver, seconded by Council
Member Cadd, to adopt Resolution No. 2016-044, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving a volunteer Reserve Police Officer Program
administered through the Redding Police Department utilizing sworn personnel as
authorized by California Penal Code Section 830.6 to provide support to special
operations of the Redding Police Department without replacing paid Police Officer
positions.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members — Cadd, Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, and McArthur
NOES: Council Members — None
ABSTAIN: Council Members — None
ABSENT: Council Members — None
Resolution No. 2016-044 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-250-074]
Vernon Price attended the Suicide Prevention Workgroup held at the Shasta Public Library
on April 19, 2016, and encouraged the Council to be aware of the issues associated with
homelessness and social isolation.
[A-050-060]
Brandon Axtell opined that there is a lack of opiate treatment options in Shasta County, and
supported a methadone program be created locally.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 12341
[L-040-150]
Mayor McArthur attended the League of California Cities' Community Services Policy
Committee meeting on April 8, 2016, in San Diego, California.
[L-040-150]
Council Member Gary Cadd attended the League of California Cities' (LCC) Transportation,
Communication, and Public Works Policy Committee Meeting on April 7, 2016, and a
meeting with LCC Executive Director Chris McKenzie on April 8, 2016, in San Diego,
California.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[P-050-460-700]
At Council Member Sullivan's request, a consensus of the Council agreed to direct the City
Attorney to return to the Council with an update after the investigation regarding the illegal
tree cutting along the Sacramento River Trail is complete.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:03 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 8:32 p.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
13A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director DeMaagd
Employee Organizations: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees, with the
exception of RPDA, RPMA and IAFF
[P-100-050]
The City Council took no reportable action on this item. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.1(a)(6), the matter is not reportable unless an agreement
concluding labor negotiations is final and has been accepted by the other party.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED:
Miss MCArt r, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela Mize, City Cler
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