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u 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
01 �P COMMENDING KURT J. STARMAN FOR OUTSTANDING DEDICATED
���Foa� SERVICE TO THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, Kurt J. Starman began his career with the City of Redding on November 23, 1991, and served
as Budget Services Officer, Director of Administrative Services, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager,
Executive Director of the Redding Redevelopment Agency, Executive Director of the Redding Housing Authority,
and City Manager; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Starman has effectively and expertly managed the direction, organization, and operation
of the City of Redding's various departments and employees; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Starman provided exceptional leadership in his many roles, most notably as City
Manager, and was instrumental in accomplishing the following:
• Expansion of the Redding Power Plant with the addition of Unit 6;
• The revitalization of downtown Redding, including the renovation of the Cascade Theatre, removal of the
roof of The Mall downtown and creation of the Market Street Promenade;
• Creation of numerous important affordable housing projects, including The Woodlands and Parkview
Neighborhood revitalization, and rehabilitation of the Hotel Redding and Lorenz Hotel;
• Creation and enhancement of trails and open space within the City, including the Hilltop Burn Dump
remediation and trail project, Dana to Downtown Trail, Palisades Trail, Clover Creek Preserve,
Diestelhorst Bridge restoration, Henderson Open Space and overall expansion of the City's trail system;
• Improving opportunities for increased economic development, including a relocation plan for Costco, the
Dignity Healthcare Wellness Center transaction, Stillwater Business Park and Phase 1 of the Oasis
Road/Interstate 5 interchange and Oasis Road Specific Plan;
• Realization of a much-needed new Redding Police Facility and the acquisition of a new facility for
Redding Electric Utility; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Starman's financial acuity is evidenced by the City receiving a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting annually during his entire tenure, and in helping the City
maintain a position of fiscal stability particularly during the Great Recession; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Starman is a current Board Member of the Simpson University Advisory Council,
member of the Rotary Club of Redding, Lector/Extraordinary Minister at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, and
former member of the Mercy Medical Center Community Advisory Council and Shasta Family YMCA, and former
Chairman/Board Member of the Shasta Regional Community Foundation, and St. Joseph School Advisory
Committee; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Starman's professional association memberships include Cal-ICMA, California City
Managers Foundation, International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and Past President and J
Member of the League of California Cities Sacramento Valley Division City Managers Area Group; and
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WHEREAS, Kurt J. Starman has performed his duties with pride, integrity, and accountability, always
looking out for the welfare of the organization.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby expresses
its deep appreciation to Kurt J. Starman for his dedication and the many contributions he has made to the City of
Redding and its citizens,and wishes him future success and happiness as he retires from public service.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the
Redding City Council of the City of Redding on the 16th day of May, 2017, and was duly adopted at said meeting
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, & Weaver
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
BRENT WEAVER,Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED TO FORM:
PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk �� BARRY E.DeWALT, City Attorney