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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
May 6, 2014 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rick Bosetti with the following Council Members
present: Gary Cadd, Patrick Jones, Missy McArthur, and Francie Sullivan.
Also present were: City Manager Kurt Starman, Assistant City Manager/Electric Utility
Director Barry Tippin, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Public Works Director Brian Crane,
Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk
Pamela Mize,Assistant City Clerk Teresa Rudolph, and Executive Assistant Sharlene Tipton.
The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance: City Treasurer
Allyn Clark, Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, Support Services Director Rod Dinger, Fire
Chief Kevin Kreitman, Finance Director Dennice Maxwell, and Chief of Police Robert
Paoletti.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Ramona Fletcher.
The Invocation was provided by Tom Nelson, Redding Police Department Chaplain.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor's Proclamation and Certificates of Recognition — Recognizing the Sequoia
Middle School Team for winning the 2014 North State Regional and California
State Odyssey of the Mind Tournaments
[A-050-060-600]
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a Mayoral Proclamation to
Sequoia Middle School Team teacher and coach Ramona Fletcher recognizing and
commending the following Sequoia Middle School Team members: Andrew Moon,
Rorry Cowdin, Justin Grace, Farrah Kirkby, Noah Morado, and Mason Newsome, for
winning the 2014 North State Regional and California State Odyssey of the Mind
Tournaments. Mayor Bosetti wished the team the best as they travel to the World
Finals at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa on May 28, 2014.
2B. Presentation of Executive Certificate to Police Chief Robert Paoletti by Mario
Rodriquez from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training
(POST)
[A-050-060-600/P-150-150]
On behalf of POST, Mario Rodriquez presented an Executive Certificate to Chief of
Police Paoletti in recognition of his career accomplishments in the areas of law
enforcement, education, and management experience. Mr. Rodriquez noted that this
is a very prestigious award as it is only the 1,442nd Executive Certificate issued by
POST since 1959.
2C. Presentations to Bert Meyer—In Recognition of Service on the Planning Commission
[A-050-060-600/B-080-300]
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Bosetti presented a Proclamation and an
Appreciation Clock to Bert Meyer in recognition of his service on the Planning
Commission from September 2002 to May 2014.
Bruce Ross, representing Assemblyman Brian Dahle and Senator Ted Gaines,
presented Mr. Meyer with Certificates of Appreciation for his many years of
dedicated service to the community.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each
report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve
Accounts Payable Register No. 20, for the period of April 12, 2014, through
April 30, 2014, for a total of $11,928,240.97, for check numbers 920302 through
920767, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10937 through 10990 inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 5001 through 5025, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 21, for the
period March 30, 2014, through April 12, 2014, in the amount of $2,618,655.96, for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 367126 through 367966, inclusive, and check
numbers 555188 through 555229, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 22, for the period
April 13, 2014, through April 26, 2014, in the amount of $2,659,658.36, for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 367967 through 368809, inclusive, and check
numbers 555230 through 555311, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL: $17,206,555.29.
4.(c). Treasurer's Report - March 2014
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the
Treasurer's Report for the month of March 2014.
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $171,551,135.30
Total City of Redding funds, Funds Held in
Trust,Assets Held by City of Redding as
Successor Agency to former Redding Redevelopment
Agency, and Funds of Related Entities - $192,906,333.02
4.(d). Proof of Cash Reconciliation Report and ACR133 Report- March 2014
[F-205-095-650]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the
Proof of Cash Reconciliation and ACR 133 Report for the month of March 2014.
4.1(a). Project Status Report -April 2014
[A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project
Status Report for April 2014.
4.2(a). Letter of Support for Senate Bill 842 -Authorizing Caltrans to Implement Directional
Signs Along the California State Highway System For Each Veterans Home of
California
[L-040-300]
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council affirm its
position in a letter of support for Senate Bill 842 that would authorize Caltrans to
implement directional signs along the California state highway system for each
Veterans Home of California.
4.2(b). Letter of Support for Senate Bill 1129 - Relating to the Dissolution of Redevelopment
Agencies
[L-040-300]
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize
the Mayor to send a letter supporting Senate Bill 1129 providing more flexibility to
local government and expedite procedures relating to the dissolution of
redevelopment agencies.
4.3(a). Authorization of Service (AOS)#14-01 with Coffman Associates—Preparation of the
Airport Master Plan Update and Accompanying Aeronautical Survey at the Redding
Municipal Airport
[A-090-100]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council
authorize execution of AOS #14-01 with Coffman Associates to prepare the Airport
Master Plan Update and accompanying Aeronautical Survey at the Redding
Municipal Airport.
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4.3(b). Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Craig Metz - Lots 10 and 11 in the
Redding Airport Business Park
[A-090-020/A-090-100]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement to execute the Real Estate Purchase and
Sale Agreement in the amount of$282,000 with Craig Metz for Lots 10 and 11 in the
Redding Airport Business Park.
4.5(a). Resolution—Amending City Council Policy No. 1407, Electric Utility Lifeline Rate
[A-050-060-555/E-090-100]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2014-046, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending City Council Policy No. 1407, Electric Utility Lifeline Rate, to reflect past
program changes and to eliminate the provision denying a customer from receiving
the Lifeline discount for 12 months after electric service has been disconnected for
nonpayment.
4.5(b). Sole-Source Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Delta Tech Services,
Inc.—To Wash the Unit 6 EMX Catalyst at the Redding Power Plant
[E-120-150]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute a sole-source Consulting and Professional Services
Contract with Delta Tech Services, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $195,600, to
wash the Unit 6 EMX catalyst at the Redding Power Plant.
4.5(c). Letters of Opposition to Assembly Bill 1914 (AB1914), Trinity River Water Rights
Conformance Act
[L-040-300]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to sign letters opposing AB 1914, the Trinity River Water Rights
Conformance Act.
4.9(a). Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice - Bulletproof Vests
[G-100-070/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize
submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for bulletproof
vests with a 50 percent match required for each vest purchased.
4.10(a).Resolution - 20th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 for Debt
Service of the Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds 2013 Series A and Debt
Service of the State Water Resource Control Board Loans
[B-130-070/D-050-200-009]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director and the Finance Director that
the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2014-047, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding approving the 20th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2013-061 appropriating $1,105,074 in Fiscal Year 2013-14 and $358,510 in Fiscal
Year 2014-15 for the debt service of the Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds 2013
Series A and for the debt service of the State Water Resource Control Board loans.
4.11(a).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4615 (Job No. 2440), City of Redding Softball
Field Restroom
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) award Bid Schedule No. 4615 (Job No. 2440), City of Redding Softball Field
Restroom to All-American Construction in the amount of$85,689.53 for construction
of a pre-engineered restroom and maintenance building located on the east side of the
Redding Softball Park at 900 Parkview Avenue, replacing the restroom located on the
site where the new Redding Police Department Patrol building will be constructed
later this year; (2) approve an additional $12,000 to cover the cost of administration
and inspection fees; (3) approve $9,000 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
$10,000,for a total cost of$116,689.53.
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4.11(b).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4471 (Job No.
2278), Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project, Phases 1A/1B
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4471 (Job No. 2278), Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant
Expansion Project, Phases 1A/1B, awarded to RTA Construction, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete. The final cost was $12,175,526.43
4.11(c).Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) - RFP Schedule No. 4629, Construction
Management Services for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids
Dewatering and Handling Facility
[B-050-100/W-010-450]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) award RFP Schedule No. 4629, Construction Management Services for the Clear
Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Dewatering and Handling Facility
(Facility) to Water Works Engineers; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting
and Professional Services Contract with Water Works Engineers to provide
construction management and inspection services for a fee not-to-exceed $500,000;
and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in construction
contingency amounts up to a total of$50,000.
4.11(d).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4634 (Job No. 2419), Trinity Street Area Sewer
Improvement Project
[B-050-020/W-020-575]
City Council Member McArthur recused herself from voting on this item.
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) award Bid Schedule No. 4634 (Job No. 2419), Trinity Street Area Sewer
Improvement Project to Eddie Axner Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$1,957,987.85 for replacement of approximately 8,500 linear feet of existing 6- and
8-inch vitrified clay pipe (VCP) with new 8-inch polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC)
sewer mains, with another 1,300 linear feet of 12-inch VCP to be lined with a cured-
in-place pipe liner, all existing active sewer laterals will be reconnected to the new
sewer main, and manholes throughout the project will either be abandoned,
rehabilitated, or replaced with a new structure, and, in addition, some minor storm-
drain improvements will be constructed, and a small area will be paved;
(2) approve $180,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees;
(3) approve $205,000 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
$15,000,for a total of$2,357,987.85.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members -Cadd,Jones, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - McArthur
ABSENT: Council Members - None
4.11(e).Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4637 (Job No. 2436), Nighthawk Storm Drain
Improvement Project
[B-050-020/S-060]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) award Bid Schedule No. 4637 (Job No. 2436), Nighthawk Storm Drain
Improvement Project to N & T Digmore in the amount of$206,415 for installation of
approximately 765 linear feet of 18-inch HDPE storm-drain pipe, 455 linear feet of
30-inch HDPE storm-drain pipe, manholes, and catch basins; (2) approve 41,000 to
cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $21,000 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$10,000, for a total of$278,415.
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4.11(f).Resolution - 21st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 — Street
Maintenance Projects
[B-130-070/S-070-200]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2014-048, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the 21st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
appropriating $1,982,570 for the allocation of amended State Highway Users Tax,
Regional Surface Transportation Program Funds, and adjusted Transportation
Development Act claims for Fiscal Year 2013-14 to be used on street maintenance
projects.
4.12(b).Resolution - Accepting Standards for Candidates Relative to Nomination Period,
Candidate Statement Preparation and Cost, as well as Ballot Designation; and
Resolution - Requesting Shasta County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the
General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on
November 4, 2014
[E-070]
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that the City Council adopt: (1) Resolution
No. 2014-049, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting
standards for candidates relative to nomination period, candidate statement
preparation and cost, as well as ballot designation; and (2) Resolution No. 2014-050,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding requesting the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Shasta to consolidate the General Municipal Election
with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 4, 2014.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member Jones, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and
adopted as recommended, with the exception of those item(s) approved by separate
vote as indicated above.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members- None
Resolution Nos. 2014-046 through 2014-050 are on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMM1ImES
9.12(a).Certification of Referendum Petition Against Portions of Resolution No. 2014-025
Concerning Sale of 14.17 Acres of City-owned Property to The McConnell
Foundation and Subsequent Actions
[E-070-400]
City Clerk Mize highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
April 28, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council: (1) adopt a resolution accepting the Certificate of Sufficiency of the
Referendum Petition against portions of Resolution No. 2014-025 concerning the sale
of City-owned property to The McConnell Foundation; and (2) take one of the
following actions: (a) adopt a resolution repealing only those portions of Resolution
No. 2014-025 that approved the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement and
authorized the execution, delivery, and performance of said Agreement, and no other
portions; or (b) adopt a resolution calling a special election to be held no sooner than
88 days from adoption, or approximately August 5, 2014; or (c) adopt a resolution
placing the matter on the November 4, 2014, Consolidated General Municipal
Election ballot; and (3) the City Council may determine whether to authorize the City
Council or one or more City Council Members to have priority and preference in
preparation of the arguments for or against the measure should the matter be placed
on a ballot.
Tom Curato, Vice President of the Northeastern California Building and Construction
Trades Council, requested that the City Attorney and staff recuse themselves from
preparing an impartial analysis in accordance with Elections Code Section 9280 as he
opined that the City Attorney and staff could not be impartial.
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Bob Reitenbach spoke in opposition to the sale of City-owned property to The
McConnell Foundation opining that the purchase price is one-third of the fair market
value.
Gary Hollahan stood at the podium and did not speak.
The following speakers supported the City Council adopting a resolution to place the
matter on the November 4, 2014, Consolidated General Municipal Election ballot:
Charles W. Alexander, Loel Yerion, Randall Hempling, Julie Winter, Dick Fyten,
Christy Largent, and Bob Vanderpol.
On behalf of Redding Empowered to Vote for Increased Visitors and Employment
(REVIVE), Rocky Slaughter spoke in favor of placing the matter on the
November 4, 2014, Consolidated General Municipal Election ballot.
Andrew Meredith, President of the Northeastern California Building and Construction
Trades Council, supported placing the matter on the November 2014 Consolidated
General Municipal Election ballot. He also requested that a portion of the ballot box
language that reads "an amount which exceeds the highest appraised value of the
City's leased-fee interest by $157,000"be removed.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Jones, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-051, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding accepting the Certificate of Sufficiency of the Referendum
Petition against portions of Resolution No. 2014-025 concerning the sale of City-
owned property to The McConnell Foundation.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2014-051 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-052, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding requesting and consenting to consolidation of elections and
submitting to City voters at the next regular municipal election to be held on
November 4, 2014, a ballot measure relating to approval of a portion of Resolution
No. 2014-025 pertaining to the execution, delivery, and performance of Real Estate
Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Redding and the McConnell
Foundation. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2014-052 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to decline authorizing the City Council or one or more City
Council Members to have priority and preference in preparation of the arguments for
or against the ballot measure relating to approval of a portion of Resolution No. 2014-
025 pertaining to the execution, delivery, and performance of Real Estate Purchase
and Sale Agreement. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
In response to Council Member Jones, City Attorney Duvernay stated that the ballot
question language included in the staff report was his attempt to capture the most
accurate description of the issue within the 75-word allowance and other parameters
of the Elections Code. He advised that the final wording of the question is dependent
on the vote of the Council.
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Mr. Duvernay noted that the Elections Code clearly states that the City Attorney will
prepare the impartial analysis and this responsibility cannot be delegated to anyone
else.
AN AMENDED MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by
Council Member Jones, to adopt a resolution requesting and consenting to
consolidation of elections and submitting to City voters at the next regular municipal
election to be held on November 4, 2014, a ballot measure relating to approval of a
portion of Resolution No. 2014-025 pertaining to the execution, delivery, and
performance of Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of
Redding and the McConnell Foundation deleting the portion of the referendum ballot
question that reads "an amount which exceeds the highest appraised value of the
City's leased-fee interest by$157,000".
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cadd and Jones
NOES: Council Members- McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Motion failed.
9.11(g).Construction Cost Update regarding Bid Schedule No. 4411, Municipal Airport
Terminal Expansion Project; and
Resolution- 22nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061
[B-130-070/B-050-020/A-090-100]
Support Services Director Dinger summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated May 1, 2014, incorporated herein by reference, and in conjunction with
Public Works Director Crane, recommended that the City Council authorize an
increase of $514,914 in construction funds for Bid Schedule No. 4411, Redding
Municipal Airport Terminal Expansion Project, bringing the total project cost from
$8,709,000 to $9,223,914; and adopt a resolution approving the 22nd Amendment to
City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $345,360 for Fiscal Year 2013-
14.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize an increase of$514,914 in construction funds for Bid
Schedule No. 4411, Redding Municipal Airport Terminal Expansion Project, bringing
the total project cost from $8,709,000 to $9,223,914; and adopt Resolution No. 2014-
053, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the 22nd
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-061 appropriating $345,360 for
Fiscal Year 2013-14.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members- Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members- None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2014-053 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060]
George Clarke opposed moving the public comment period to the end of the meeting.
[A-050-060]
Murray Blake and Dick Fyten opposed the public comment period being moved to the end of
the Council meeting and opined that there are more pressing issues the City Council should
be concerned with instead.
[A-050-060/W-030]
Sharon Chandler opposed the Water Sale by the McConnell Foundation at the last Council
meeting, and opposed the public comment period moved to the end of the Council meeting.
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[A-050-060]
Andrew Meredith opposed the public comment period moved to the end of the Council
meeting and stated that in protest of the move, he will read a random book selection until this
period returns to the beginning of the meeting.
[A-050-060]
Bob Vanderpol opposed the public comment period being moved to the end of the Council
meeting.
[A-050-055/A-050-060]
Tom Curato expressed appreciation to the City Clerk and the City Clerk's staff for their
impartiality throughout the petition signature verification process.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
[L-040-150/E-050-010]
Council Member Cadd attended both the League of California Cities Legislative Action Day
and California Aviation Day on April 23, 2014, in Sacramento, California; and also attended
the California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board (CARB) meetings on
April 24-25, 2014, in Sacramento, California.
[E-120-400/E-120-119]
Mayor Bosetti attended the Northern California Power Agency/Northwest Public Power
Association Federal Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. from April 27-May 1, 2014.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:46 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of 8:08 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting 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 located at Stillwater Business Park - Lots 1-16
Assessor's Parcel Nos. 054-830-001; 054-830-003; 054-220-011; 054-220-012;
054-220-013; 054-220-028; 054-220-015; 054-220-016; 054-220-017; 054-220-018;
054-220-019; 054-260-004; 054-260-005; 054-260-006; 054-260-007; 054-260-008
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Starman
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and AB Sunil Kayal
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
8:09 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Rick Bosetti, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pamela Mize, City l rk
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