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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
November 7, 2017, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brent Weaver with the following Council Members
present: Adam McElvain, Kristen Schreder, Francie Sullivan, and Julie Winter.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, City Attorney Barry E. DeWalt, Acting
Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Brian Crane, Community Services Director
Kimberly Niemer, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive
Assistant Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: Electric Utility
Director Dan Beans, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Fire Chief Gerry Gray, Finance
Director Dennice Maxwell, Police Chief Roger Moore,City Treasurer Allyn Feci Van Hooser,
and Development Services Director Larry Vaupel.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Weaver.
The Invocation was provided by Jen McCloskey, Redding Fire and Police Departments
Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation presented to Kerry Caranci, Shasta Regional Community
Foundation (SRCF) Chief Executive Officer, declaring November 28, 2017, as
Northstate Giving Tuesday in the City of Redding, and recognizing SCRF as the event
coordinator for participating nonprofit organizations.
[A-050-060-600]
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation by Matt Doyle, President of the Shasta Lake Business Owners
Association, and General Manager at the Shasta Caverns and Shasta Lake Dinner
Cruises. He provided a PowerPoint presentation,incorporated herein by reference,and
an update on associated activities.
[A-050-060/F-200-100/W-030-550-720]
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2C. Resolution - Honoring Greg Clark for Distinguished Service as the Deputy City
Manager for the City of Redding.
[A-050-080/A-050-060-600]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-093, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding honoring Greg Clark for distinguished service as the Deputy
City Manager for the City of Redding.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2017-093 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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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 September 5, 2017; Regular Meeting of
September 19, 2017; Special Meeting of October 16, 2017; and Regular Meeting of
October 17, 2017.
[A-050-060]
4(b). Approve Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers.
[A-050-100-500]
Approve: (1) Accounts Payable Register No. 8 for the period of October 14, 2017,
through October 31, 2017, for a total of $13,714,948.56 for check numbers 129842
through 130275, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 13870 through 13908, inclusive,
and Wire Transfer numbers 7132 through 7177, inclusive; and(2)Payroll Register No.
9 for the period of October 8, 2017, through October 21, 2017, in the amount of
$3,256,205.29, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 449424 through 450310,
inclusive, and check numbers 603595 through 603641, inclusive; SUMMARY
TOTAL: $16,971,153.85
4(c). Accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2017.
[A-050-100-600]
4(d). Accept the Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR133 Report for September 2017.
[F-205-095-650]
4.1(a). Accept the Project Status Report for October 2017.
[A-050-080]
4.1(c). MOVED TO REGULAR CALENDAR ITEM NO. 9.1(c) AT VICE MAYOR
SCHREDER'S REQUEST - Response to the Shasta County Grand Jury
4.2(a). Authorize assignment of the City of Redding's 2018 Single-Family Private Activity
Bonds allocation through the Single-Family First-Time Homebuyer Program to the
Golden State Finance Authority.
[H-150]
4.2(b). Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a Local Cooperation Agreement
between the City of Redding and the Greenville Rancheria for payment in lieu of
property taxes for low-income Indian housing in the amount of$150 per dwelling unit
per year for the four dwelling units owned by the Greenville Rancheria, for a total
amount of$600 to be remitted to the City's General Fund.
[H-150/T-010]
Winter Fox Frank spoke in support.
4.4(b). Adopt Resolution No.2017-094,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
revising City Council Policy 804 (Economic Development Incentive Program) to
include temporary incentives for businesses locating in Stillwater Business Park.
[A-050-060-555/E-050-500]
4.5(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2017-095, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding: (1) terminating the $.00125 per kWh Solar Surcharge currently collected
from all electric customers within the corporate limits of the City of Redding to fund
the state—mandated Senate Bill 1 Solar Rebate Program (SB1 Program) effective with
the December billing cycle starting on December 1, 2017;and(2)adopt Resolution No.
2017-096, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
adopting the 12th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2017-057 appropriating
$900,000 from reserves to fund any additional unfunded costs of the SB1 Program for
Fiscal Year 2017-18 as the program comes to a close.
[E-120-200]
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4.5(d). Authorize the increase of Purchase Order No. 107754, awarded to Siemens Electric,
Inc., in the amount of$250,696.88, including taxes, to allow the purchase of five (5)
additional 115kV breakers needed in the Redding Electric Utility system.
[B-050-100/E-090-140]
4.5(e). Adopt Resolution No.2017-097,a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to: (1) execute the Master Agreement
between the City of Redding and the City of Shasta Lake; (2) execute future service
schedules as incorporated into the Master Agreement; and (3) execute future non-
material amendments to the Master Agreement as appropriate to ensure the terms of
the Master Agreement are relevant.
[E-090/E-120]
4.6(c). Approve First Amendment to Agreement(C-7179)with McIntire Landscaping,Inc.for
the additional amount of $42,000 for improvements to the Westside Landscape
Maintenance District; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
[A-170-075-097/A-050-220]
4.11(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2017-098, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding prohibiting parking on certain designated areas pursuant to Redding
Municipal Code Section 11.24.040 (Parking area - Parking prohibited where)
establishing prohibited parking along parts of Mission De Oro Drive; Caterpillar Road;
Butte Street; Bechelli Lane; and Benton Drive in order to improve the sight distance
for vehicular traffic entering the roadway.
[P-030-250/C-110-100]
4.11(b).Approve the Third Amendment to Lease Agreement(C-5689)with Dave and Liz Ault,
allowing livestock grazing at the Stillwater Business Park on approximately 353 acres
to continue to November 1, 2018, in the amount of $4,560 for the annual lease; and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
[C-070-100/E-050-500]
4.11(c).Authorize the Director of Public Works or the Director of Electric Utility, and the
Purchasing Officer (or designees) to make sole source purpose findings for particular
materials, products, items, or services.
[B-050-100]
4.11(d).Authorize staff to award an additive alternate to Bid Schedule No. 4743 and execute a
contract change order in the amount of $92,567 with REM Construction to install a
new roof on the California Highway Patrol Hangar at Benton Airpark.
[B-050-020/A-090-020]
4.11(e).Approve the purchase of a 2018 Caterpillar 826K Landfill Compactor using National
Joint Powers Alliance contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $815,840.71, to
replace a 2003 Aljon Compactor currently used at Richard W. Curry West Central
Landfill.
[B-050-100/S-020-900]
4.11(f).Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Redding and K2 Market
Street Development, LLC to purchase three separate parcels in the amount of
$2,086,758 for right-of-way,utilizing grant funds, required to reintroduce Butte, Yuba,
and Market Streets through the downtown transportation grid; and authorize the Mayor
to execute the Agreement.
[C-070-200]
Mayor Weaver recused himself from voting on this item due to property ownership
within close proximity to the subject parcels.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, and Winter
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - Weaver
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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4.11(g).Award Request for Proposals Schedule No.4920,for Stillwater Wastewater Treatment
Plant Discharge Permit Renewal and Permitting Assistance, to Larry Walker
Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $87,733; and authorize the City Manager
to approve contract amendments not to exceed $5,000.
[B-050-100/W-010-560/W-020-575]
4.11(h).Accept the report on the 2017 Development Impact Fee Update for Fire, Water and
Wastewater, and Traffic.
[F-205-600]
4.12(a).Accept the report updating the 2017 City of Redding City Council agency,
commission,committee,and departmental liaison representatives, specifically changes
to the Superior California Economic Development District and the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Oversight Committee.
[B-080-650/A-050-060]
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, 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) voted on separately above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2017-094 through 2017-098 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk's Office.
Mayor Weaver noted that item 9.6(b) will be taken out of order and discussed following the
Consent Calendar to accommodate numerous school children present in relation to this item.
9.6(b). Amended and Restated Soccer Park Lease and Allocation of the Proceeds of the Turf
Warranty Settlement to the Turf Replacement Project.
[C-070-100/P-050-690]
Community Services Director Niemer summarized the Report to Redding City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Redding Youth Soccer Players Cali Soule and Cooper McHaney spoke in support of
dedicating the proceeds to the turf replacement project at the Redding Soccer Park.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to approve the Amended and Restated Soccer Park Lease with the
Shasta Regional Soccer Association as presented and allocate the proceeds of the turf
warranty settlement to the turf replacement project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS, AND PROTESTS
6.1. Public Hearing - Interim Urgency Ordinance Regarding Medical and Non-Medical
Marijuana Prohibitions.
[C-110-100/M-020]
City Attorney DeWalt summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed enactment of an Interim Urgency Ordinance regarding medical
and non-medical marijuana prohibitions.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
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City Attorney DeWalt noted that although this ordinance sunsets on December 1,2018,
he anticipates introduction of new ordinances in the spring of 2018 to address retail
sale of non-medical marijuana,and the manufacture of marijuana products,processing,
laboratory testing, storage, delivery to destination points within the City of Redding.
Tom Shuck stated that he is working with a distributor to assist with CBD issues.
The following spoke: Rob McDonald,Peter Rogers,Annie Brassfield, Lori Bridgeford,
and Bob Reteinbach,
Mayor Weaver determined that no one else present wished to speak and closed the
public hearing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
Schreder, to enact Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2577, an uncodified ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding to temporarily prohibit the outdoor cultivation,
indoor cultivation in excess of six (6) plants, manufacture of marijuana products,
processing, laboratory testing, storage, delivery to destination points within the City of
Redding, and retail sale of non-medical marijuana and marijuana products in all areas
of the City of Redding. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2577 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.2. Public Hearing; and
Resolution - Regarding Approving Large Commercial Electric Rate Simplification.
[E-090-100]
Electric Utility Finance Manager Mark Haddad provided an overview of the Report to
Redding City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both
incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Weaver opened the public hearing to
consider the proposed resolution approving large commercial electric rate
simplification.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Reverend Janet Chapman spoke on behalf of the Shasta County Interfaith Forum, in
support of no increases in electric rates.
The following spoke on behalf of the Shasta County Workers Benefit Council and the
Western Service Workers Association: Cathy Tipton,Cody Brewster,Olivia Rodrigues
and Kendra Sills.
Mayor Weaver determined that no one else present wished to speak and closed the
public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2017-099, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding to simplify the Redding Electric Department's large
commercial rates effective January 1,2018; (2)eliminate other large commercial rates;
(3) grant the Electric Director the authority to provide transitionary rates to
significantly impacted customers; and (4) eliminate the planned 2018 general rate
increase of 1.5 percent. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2017-099 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
7.1. Appointments and Reappointments to the Community Development Advisory
Committee.
[B-080-600-100]
Mayor Weaver highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter,seconded by Council Member
Schreder, to authorize the following appointments and reappointments to the
Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC): (1) reappoint Krista Locke
and Kelsi Halvarson; and appoint Elizabeth Betancourt and Mimi Moseley, all to serve
three-year terms beginning December 1, 2017, and ending November 30, 2020; (2)
appoint Jacqueline Todak to serve the remainder of a three-year term beginning
December 1, 2017, and ending November 30, 2019; and (3) provided a clock to
Matthew Moseley in appreciation for his service on CDAC from May 18, 2010, to
November 30, 2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(b). Resolution - Approving Amendments to the Executive Management Pay-For-
Performance Salary Plan in Support of the City Manager's Organizational
Restructuring.
[P-100-050-100]
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
Gary Cadd opined that an employee charged with oversight of the City's Finance
Department should be a Certified Public Accountant.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-100, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving amendments to the Executive Management Pay-For-
Performance Salary Plan necessary to implement the City Manager's organizational
restructuring, to be effective immediately.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members—None
Resolution No. 2017-100 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.1(c). MOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR PER VICE MAYOR SCHREDER'S
REQUEST
City's Response to Shasta Grand Jury regarding its report "Unfunded Pension
Liabilities"
[B-080-600-800/P-100-230]
Vice Mayor Schreder wanted to: (1) honor the Grand Jury's request that responses be
placed on the regular calendar; and (2) opined that the City has already provided
adequate responses to the Grand Jury's questions.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize the Mayor to send a response to the Shasta County
Grand Jury concerning its letter to the City of Redding titled: Responses to
Recommendations to Grand Jury Report "Unfunded Pension Liabilities", dated
October 10, 2017.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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9.2(c). Oral Report Regarding the Redding/Shasta Continuum of Care.
[H-150-200-050/A-050-250-074]
Deputy City Manager Clark provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein
by reference, highlighting the past, present, and future activities of the Redding/Shasta
Continuum of Care.
The City Council took no formal vote on this informational item.
9.2(d). Development Funding Agreement between the City of Redding and FaithWORKS
Community Coalition, Inc.
[R-030-606/A-250-074]
Deputy City Manager Clark highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a Development Funding
Agreement between the City of Redding as the Successor Housing Agency and
FaithWORKS Community Coalition, Inc. providing a loan in an amount not to exceed
$440,000 from its Low- and Moderate- Income Housing Asset Fund to assist in the
development of eight units of transitional housing for extremely-low-income homeless
families with children; and(2)adopt Resolution No. 2017-101, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 13th Amendment to City
Budget Resolution 2017-057 appropriating $400,000 from reserves to provide a loan
to fund the proposed City Loan for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2017-101 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 111
9.2(e). Resolution - Authorizing Submission of a Funding Application to the Community-
Based Transitional Housing Program.
[G-100-170/P-150/A-050-250-070]
Deputy City Manager Clark summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to adopt Resolution No. 2017-102, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to: (1) submit an
application in partnership with FaithWORKS Community Coalition, Inc. to the State
of California Department of Finance's Community-Based Transitional Housing
Program; and (2) if selected for funding, execute an agreement and any related
documents necessary to participate in the Community Based Transitional Housing
Program. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2017-102 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for September 2017 and Industry
Activities Update.
[B-130-070/E-090]
Electric Utility Director Beans highlighted the Report to Redding City Council (staff
report), and provided a Prezi presentation,both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Schreder, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to accept the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for
September 2017 and the Industry Activities Update. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report for September 2017.
[B-130-070]
Finance Director Maxwell provided an overview of the Report to Redding City Council
(staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Winter, to accept the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for September
2017. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.14(a).Ordinance -Amending Unlawful Solicitation Prohibitions.
[C-110-100/P-150-150]
City Attorney DeWalt summarized the Report to Redding City Council (staff report),
incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
At Mayor Weaver's suggestion, the consensus of the Council agreed that Council
Member Winter,Council Liaison to the Public Works Division, should work with staff
regarding signage options as needed.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Schreder, to: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2578, an ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 10 (Public Peace,
Morals and Welfare), Chapter 10.19 (Unlawful Solicitation), by amending Section
10.19.030 (All Solicitations Prohibited at Specified Locations) and Title 13 (Streets
and Sidewalks), Chapter 13.24 (Obstruction of Streets and Sidewalks), by adding
Section 13.24.070 (Interference with Vehicular Traffic) for first reading by title only
and waive the full reading; and (2) directed staff to develop appropriate signage to be
installed as necessary.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, and Weaver
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
City Attorney DeWalt read the title of Ordinance No. 2578.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[P-150]
Marcia Greene opined that all of the community groups should come together to form a
cohesive body to find solutions to the communities issues.
[A-050-060/P-100-230]
Bob Reitenbach opposed union raises for City employees.
[P-150-150]
Dale Ball expressed frustration with criminal activity within the community, and noted that his
vehicle was broken into during the meeting as an example, and thanked the Redding Police
Department for its quick response.
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS—
[A-050-060]
At Mayor Weaver's suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to return, at
the next regular meeting,with a report outlining the options available relating to moving Public
Comment toward the beginning of the agenda.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8:39 p.m., Mayor Weaver announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
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At the hour of 8:44 p.m., Mayor Weaver reconvened the Closed Session to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
13A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: 1501 Shasta Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 101-480-017
Agency Negotiator: Acting Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Brian
Crane
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and The McConnell Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.1(a).
13B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: 1501 Shasta Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 101-480-017; and 1346
California Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 101-480-037
Agency Negotiator: Acting Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works Brian
Crane
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Redding Area Bus Authority
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200/R-010]
The City Council took no reportable action pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.1(a).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Weaver declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
8:45 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Brent Weaver, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, Cityrk
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