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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
November 5, 2013 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 Stannan, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City
Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane,
Development Services Director Bill Nagel, Deputy City Manager Greg Clark, City Clerk
Pamela Mize, 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, Finance Director
Dennice Maxwell, Community Services Director Kim Niemer, and Chief of Police
Robert Paoletti.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Richard Wilkenson.
The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police Department Chaplain.
PRESENTATION
2A. Donation from YP Project ReDirectory to the Friends of Shasta County Libraries
[G-100/L-050]
On behalf of YP Project ReDirectory, Richard Anderson presented a donation in the
amount of$1,000.00 to Mayor Bosetti and Community Services Director Niemer for
the Friends of Shasta County Libraries. Mr. Anderson noted that the Friends of Shasta
County Libraries collected an astonishing number of outdated phone books this year,
and expressed his appreciation to the City of Redding and the Friends of Shasta
County Libraries for its efforts to recycle.
2B. Presentation - Northern California Veterans Cemetery's 6th Annual Wreaths Across
America Program
[A-050-060]
On behalf of the Northern California Veterans Cemetery, Kim Chamberlain provided
event flyers, incorporated herein by reference, inviting the Council and the
community to participate in its 6th Annual Wreaths Across America Program to be
held on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She noted that this year, volunteers will place
2,500 wreaths on the Veterans' tombstones and encouraged the Council and the
community to visit their website for more inforhiation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[A-050-060/C-070-010/P-100-050]
Murray Blake opposed Redding Electric Utility's purchase of the building on Avtech
Parkway, City employee raises, the lack of tenants in the Stillwater Business Park, and the
Economic Development Corporation's comparison of Redding to Greenville, South Carolina.
[A-050-060]
Dolores Lucero expressed several concerns relative to corruption amongst public officials in
the County of Shasta.
[P-050-600-250]
Jim Shepherd voiced concern regarding the availability of Tiger Field for the American
Legion Baseball League.
[M-020]
Joann Owen expressed frustration with finding appropriate tenants for her four-plex rental
unit, and opined that the marijuana use and associated issues are out of control.
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[E-120-100]
Donald Kirk opined that the City of Redding should extract the methane from the old City of
Redding Benton Landfill and sell it for profit.
[A-050-250-074]
Nick Bundy expressed his frustration and opined that homeless people are destroying
property near his neighborhood and requested the City's assistance to resolve the matter.
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.(a). Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of October 1, 2013; and Regular Meeting of
October 15, 2013
4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve
Accounts Payable Register No. 8, for the period of October 15, 2013, through
October 31, 2013, for a total of $20,500,720.99, for check numbers 915686 through
916299, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 10472 through 10534, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 4813 through 4838, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 9, for the
period October 13, 2013, through October 26, 2013, in the amount of$2,662,395.54,
for electronic deposit transaction numbers 357139 through 358010, inclusive, and
check numbers 554355 through 554407, inclusive; SUMMARY TOTAL:
$23,163,116.53.
4.(c). Treasurer's Report- September 2013
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accepts the
Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2013.
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $175,041,404.72
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 - $197,992,495.12
4.(d). ACR 133 Report and Cash Reconciliation—September 2013
[F-205-095-650]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accepts the
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation for the month of September 2013.
4.1(a). Project Status Report-October 2013
[A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project
Status Report for October 2013.
4.3(a). Award of Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP No. 4585, Contract Security and Law
Enforcement Officer Services at the Redding Municipal Airport
[B-050-100/A-090-100]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council:
(1) award RFP No. 4585, Contract Security and Law Enforcement Officer Services at
the Redding Municipal Airport, to North State Security, Inc. for a total annual fee of
approximately $214,182.00, effective December 1, 2013, for a three-year term with
an option to extend for three additional one-year terms; and (2) authorize the Mayor
to execute a Professional Service Agreement with North State Security, Inc.
4.9(a). Grant - Accept U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance for
bulletproof vests
[G-100-070/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council accept a grant in
the amount of $7,643.39 from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice
Assistance for bulletproof vests.
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4.11(a).Subdivision Agreement—J&S Highland Park, LLC, and MCG, LP; and
Final Map—Highland Park Subdivision S-18-05,Unit 5
[S-101-102]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council:
(1) authorize the Mayor to execute a Subdivision Agreement with J&S Highland
Park, LLC, and MCG, LP; (2) approve the Final Map; and (3) instruct the City Clerk
to file the Final Map with the Shasta County Recorder; all pertaining to Highland
Park Subdivision S-18-05, Unit 5.
Dolores Lucero opined that there could potentially be conflict of interest issues with
community members running for Council office that have connections to J&S
Highland Park, LLC, and MCG, LP.
4.11(b).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4526 (Job No.
2397), South Bonnyview Bridge Approach Slab Repair Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4526 (Job No. 2397), South Bonnyview Bridge Approach Slab
Repair Project, awarded to Shasta Constructors, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final
cost was $457,899.93.
4.11(c).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4434 (Job No.
2240), Diestelhorst Bridge Rehabilitation Project
[B-050-020/S-070-050]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4434 (Job No. 2240), Diestelhorst Bridge Rehabilitation Project,
awarded to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., as satisfactorily complete. Final projected
cost is $3,636,314.23, with staff costs to submit funding reimbursement invoices and
prepare for audits continuing.
4.11(d).Sub-Recipient Cooperative Agreement with the Shasta Regional Transportation
Agency
[T-100-375]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
the Public Works Director to execute a Sub-Recipient Cooperative Agreement with
the Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) as a prerequisite to receiving
federal planning funds through SRTA's Overall Work Program.
4.11(g).Acceptance of Bid as Satisfactorily Complete - Bid Schedule No. 4572 (Job No.
6845-32),Traveled Way Restroom Facility Fire Damage Repair Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept
Bid Schedule No. 4572 (Job No. 6845-32), Traveled Way Restroom Facility Fire
Damage Repair Project, awarded to Walker Construction, as satisfactorily complete.
Final cost was$56,000.
4.12(a).Resolution- 8th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2013-61
[B-130-070/A-050-450/A-050-055-750]
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk and Support Services Director that the City
Council adopt Resolution No. 2013-097, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 8`h Amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 2013-61: (1) appropriating $40,000 from the Reprographics Division's reserves
to provide the funding required to remodel office space in City Hall to accommodate
the relocation of Reprographics; and (2) reducing the Redding Electric Utility's
associated appropriations for tenant improvements at 3611 Avtech Parkway by
$40,000.The Vote:
AYES: Council Members-Cadd, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members -Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members- None
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended with the exception of those item(s)voted separately 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 No. 2013-097 is on file in the Office of the City Council.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF REDDING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
At the hour of 6:35 p.m., Mayor Bosetti convened a Special meeting of the City of Redding
as Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the
Redding City Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, PETITIONS,AND PROTESTS
6.1 Public Hearing - Use of Capital Outlay Funds by the Shasta County Office of
Education
[R-030-605]
Assistant City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council and Successor
Agency to Redding Redevelopment Agency (staff report) dated October 24, 2013,
incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council conduct a
Public Hearing and, upon conclusion: (1) make findings that the proposal to utilize
capital outlay funds for the Shasta County Office of Education (SCOE) 2013 Oasis
Community School Parking Lot Improvement Project is consistent with the pass-
through agreements for the Market Street and Canby-Hilltop-Cypress (CHC) Project
Areas and with Redevelopment Law, is of primary benefit to the Project Areas, and
there is no other means for financing the improvements; and (2) authorize the use of
$167,226.82 of pass-through funds collected previously from the Project Areas for
said project.
The Affidavit of Publication—Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Bosetti opened the public hearing to
consider the use of capital outlay funds by SCOE.
Mayor Bosetti determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Jones, to: (1) make findings that the proposal to utilize capital outlay funds
for the SCOE 2013 Oasis Community School Parking Lot Improvement Project is
consistent with the pass-through agreements for the Market Street and Canby-Hilltop-
Cypress (CHC) Project Areas and with Redevelopment Law, is of primary benefit to
the Project Areas, and there is no other means for financing the improvements; and
(2) authorize the use of$167,226.82 of pass-through funds collected previously from
the Project Areas for said project.The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
At the hour of 6:40 p.m., Mayor Bosetti adjourned the Special Meeting of the City of
Redding as Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
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APPOINTMENTS
7.1 Mayor's Appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)
[B-080-600-100]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
October 24, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Bosetti's
recommendation that the City Council appoint Julie Winter to serve on CDAC for a
three-year term, December 1, 2013, to December 1,2016.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to appoint Julie Winter to serve on the Community Development
Advisory Committee for a three-year term, December 1, 2013, to December 1, 2016.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITI EES
9A. ' Resolution to Invoke Coordination with the California Air Resources Board
[E-020-010/L-040-300]
Mayor Bosetti provided an update regarding his attendance at the October 24, 2013,
California Air Resources Board (CARB) meeting in Sacramento, California, as noted
in the Report to City Council (staff report) dated October16, 2013, incorporated
herein by reference. He opined that CARB listened to the concerns of the north state
and may delay the proposed Regulation to Reduce Emissions of Diesel Particulate
Matter, Oxides of Nitrogen, and Other Criteria Pollutants from In-Use Heavy-Duty
Diesel-Fueled Vehicles. Mayor Bosetti stated that CARB has scheduled a meeting in
Redding on December 5, 2013. He recommended that the City Council discuss
adopting a resolution to invoke Coordination with CARB based on the outcome of
that meeting.
Council Member Cadd noted that he too attended the CARB meeting in Sacramento
and opined that it is a mistake for the Council to wait until after the CARB meeting to
invoke Coordination.
The following spoke in support of invoking Coordination with CARB: Frank Vopat,
Gary Hollahan, Chuck Wolf, Cyndee Loucks (Axner Excavating), Pat Cramer, Betty
Plowman, Peter Scales, Richard Wilkenson, Oscar Johanson, John Mahan, Sylvia
Milligan, Bob Reitenbach, Dick Fyten, Greg Mann, Dolores Lucero, Bill Miller,
Chris McCandless, Nick Bundy, and Charles W. Alexander.
In response to Council Member Sullivan, Fleet Manager Paul Clements explained that
the particulate traps installed on the City's fleet vehicles are cumbersome, however,
no significant issues have been experienced.
In response to Council Member Cadd, Shasta County Coordination Committee Chair
Dick Wright stated that Council Member Cadd's involvement would be welcomed
and urged the Council to move ahead with invoking Coordination with CARB.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Cadd, to adopt Resolution No. 2013-098, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding to invoke Coordination with the California Air Resources Board; and
noted that Council Member Cadd will work with the Shasta County Coordination
Committee (SCCC is a private group not associated with the County of Shasta).
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. 2013-098 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.1(b). California Public Employees' Retirement System — Supplemental Report Regarding
Projected Cost Increases
[P-100-230]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
October 16, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and provided a PowerPoint
presentation, incorporated herein by reference. He recommended that the City
Council receive the supplemental report regarding projected cost increases in the
amount of$8.5 million associated with the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (Ca1PERS), discuss the options available to the City, and provide additional
direction to staff as necessary.
In response to Council Member McArthur, Mr. Starman concurred that a tax initiative
to help defray the unfunded liability costs would not resonate well with the Council or
the tax payers.
Council Member Cadd opined that the first option should be to request that city
employees contribute more towards Ca1PERS and start contributing towards PARS
via the collective bargaining process, with the next option to be the reduction of
positions, if needed. He stated that the City will not face bankruptcy or insolvency,
but could, at some point, no longer be a full service city.
Peter Scales opposed government spending.
Richard W.Johnson opined that assumptions used for Ca1PERS were unachievable.
Greg Mann spoke in favor of the City converting to a Charter City.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Cadd, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to accept the supplemental report regarding projected cost increases in the
amount of$8.5 million associated with the California Public Employees' Retirement
System(Ca1PERS). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.3(b). The City's Recycling Process and New Household Battery Recycling Program
Presentation
[S-020-550]
City Manager Starman introduced Solid Waste Public Works Supervisor Christina
Piles who presented a video production, incorporated herein by reference,
highlighting the City's recycling process and its new Household Battery Recyling
Program.
Mr. Starman noted that the City has a great working relationship with the Opportunity
Center and their employees do an excellent job sorting through the recyclables along
the surveyor belts.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.4(a). Ordinance — Adopting the 2013 California Building Standards Code and Amending
Certain Sections of the Redding Municipal Code
[C-110-200/C-110-100]
Development Services Director Nagel provided an overview of the Report to City
Council (staff report) dated October 29, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and
in conjunction with the Board of Administrative Review recommended that the City
Council introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full reading of an
ordinance adopting the 2013 California Building Standards Code, with supporting
Findings of Fact amending certain sections of Chapters 16.01 through 16.08 and
Sections 9.20.010 through 9.20.200 of the Redding Municipal Code; and authorize
the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to introduce for first reading by title only and waive the full
reading of Ordinance 2501, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding
adopting the 2013 California Building Standards Code, with supporting Findings of
Fact amending certain sections of Chapters 16.01 through 16.08 and Sections
9.20.010 through 9.20.200 of the Redding Municipal Code; and authorizing the City
Clerk to publish a summary ordinance.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members- Cadd,Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members- None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members- None
City Attorney Duvemay read the full title of Ordinance 2501.
Ordinance No. 2501 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.5(a). Non-binding Letter of Intent with Colusa Bio Energy, LLC - Potential Purchase of
Renewable Energy
[E-120/L-040-300]
Electric Utility Director Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council
(staff report) dated October 22, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and, in
conjunction with the Electric Utility Commission, recommended that the City
Council authorize the City Manager to execute a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI)
with Colusa Bio Energy, LLC regarding the potential purchase of renewable energy.
Mr. Tippin explained that entering into an LOI will allow Colusa Bio Energy, LLC,
to meet its required deadlines for possible tax incentives vital to the economic
viability of the project, and allow the cities of Redding and Roseville, and Colusa Bio
Energy, LLC, to begin negotiating power purchase agreements for possible future
approval by their respective City Councils. He further explained that entering into the
WI would allow Redding to diversify its portfolio by adding biomass. Mr. Tippin
noted that biomass as an energy source is superior to intermittent sources such as
solar photovoltaics and wind, as it provides capacity as well as energy.
In response to Mayor Bosetti, Mr. Tippin noted that Roseville already entered into a
LOI with Colusa Bio Energy, LLC for approximately eight to 15 megawatts of the 30
megawatts available,with REU's share to be between 15 and 22 megawatts.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize the City Manager to execute a non-binding Letter of
Intent with Colusa Bio Energy, LLC regarding the potential purchase of renewable
energy. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.11(e).Letter of Support for the Draft Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional
Water Management Plan
[S-050-430/W-030]
Public Works Director Crane highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated October 24, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Draft Northern
Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP). He
noted that the composition of the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional
Water Management (NSV IRWM) is a consortium of six counties that have agreed to
enhance regional coordination, collaboration, and communication on water-resources
planning and program implementation. He further explained that a total of 113
projects have been reviewed, ranked, and included in the draft plan.
Charles W. Alexander opined that the Draft IRWMP does not protect Northern
California's water rights.
Greg Mann opined that regional boards are not in the best interest of the citizens.
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Council Member Cadd explained that he supports the NSV IRWM as a consortium,
but does not agree with the additional regulations.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the Draft
Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members -McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members- Cadd and Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members- None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
9.11(f).Redding Area Water Council Report
[W-030-420]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report)
dated October 25, 2013, incorporated herein by reference, provided background
information and recommended that the City Council accept a report on the status of
the Redding Area Water Council (RAWC) and provide staff direction concerning an
upcoming RAWC meeting regarding its future direction.
Council Member Cadd and Vice Mayor Jones both supported continuing with RAWC
and recommended that Council Member Cadd be the City of Redding representative
to RAWC.
Council Member McArthur suggested that, if the Mayor is not chosen, she be named
as the City's representative to RAWC as she is the City's liaison to Public Works and
an alternate member of the Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water
Management Board.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council
Member McArthur, to accept the report on the status of the Redding Area Water
Council (RAWC) and designate Council Member McArthur as the City's
representative to RAWC.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members- McArthur, Sullivan, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members-Cadd and Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members- None
ABSENT: Council Members- None
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[T-010/G-030-110]
At Council Member Jones' suggestion, it was the consensus of the Council to direct the City
Manager to meet with the City of Shasta Lake's City Manager to discuss the possibility of a
tax sharing agreement between the City of Redding and the City of Shasta Lake regarding the
Oasis Road Specific Plan and return to the Council at a future meeting.
[B-130-030]
At Mayor Bosetti's and Council Member Jones' suggestion, it was the consensus of the
Council to reconsider a funding agreement with Northern California Veterans and Heritage
Museum in the approximate amount of $193,000 for the purpose of construction of a
museum at the Redding Municipal Airport.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 11:03 p.m., Mayor Bosetti announced that the Council would adjourn to
Closed Session.
At the hour of 11:28 p.m., Mayor Bosetti reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
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12A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Mary Harris v. City of Redding, California Workers' Compensation Claim
No. ADJ6890723
[L-100]
The City Council took no reportable action.
12B. 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 RPOA, RPMA, and IAFF
[P-100-050]
The City Council took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosetti declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
11:29 p.m.-
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