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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
May 16, 2000 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Clay McLain.
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The Invocation was offered by Pastor Dave Reich of Youth of Christ, Shasta Region.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Assistant
Director of Development Services Nagel, Director of Electric Utility Feider, Administrative
Services Director Bachman, City Treasurer Clark, Management Assistant to the City Manager
Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Miller.
RESOLUTION - Supporting the Redding Rodeo Association Drill Team
(A-050-060)
It is recommended that a resolution supporting the Redding Rodeo Association Drill Team
at the international EquiDance 2000 Drill Team Competition at the Calgary Stampede be
adopted.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
Resolution No. 2000-89 be adopted, a Resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
supporting the Redding Rodeo Association Drill Team. Voting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2000-89 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Pete Peters of the Redding Rodeo Association expressed appreciation for City Council's
support ofthe Redding Rodeo Association Drill Team.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of May 2, 2000, and Special Meeting of May 4,
2000.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 21, check numbers 277735 through
278081 inclusive, in the amount of$2,464,656, for the period May 2 through May 11, 2000,
be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 22, check numbers 470809 through 471052
inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 75298 through 75847, in the amount
of$I,445,051.01, for the period April 16 through April 29, 2000, be approved.
TOTAL: $3,909,707.61
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Resolution - Authorizing Submittal of a Grant Application with the State Department of
Conservation for Beverage Container Recycling
(G-l 00-170, S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-90 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the submittal
of a beverage container recycling grant application in the amount of $23,004 to the State of
California Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling of Beverage Containers.
Resolution - Approving Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement with the Redding
Redevelopment Agency re Extension and Termination Provisions
(R-030-060, B-080-370)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-91 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving amendment to
the Cooperation Agreement with the Redding Redevelopment Agency determining there is
no need to annually review the Agreement for an extension and that either the City or the
Agency shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving 30-day written notice.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3360, Two Automated, Side-Load Trucks, One Manual
Side-Load Truck, and One Automated Front-Load Truck
(B-050-100, S-020-100)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3360, Two
Automated, Side-Load Trucks, One Manual Side-Load Truck, and Automated Front-Load
Truck, be awarded to Western Truck Parts and Equipment of Redding, California, in the
amount of$653,306.96;for the Solid Waste Utility.
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Lease Agreement with Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) for Facilities at Benton
Airpark
(C-070-100, A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council approve a Lease
Agreement with EAA to continue and expand its activities at Benton Airpark, updating
insurance and security language, addressing landscape maintenance issues, and including an
additional building. The new lease is for a term of five years, with an option to extend on a
year-to-year basis. The annual lease rate is $540 for the first year and increasing by two
percent per year for each year thereafter.
Modification of Leases with the United Way of Northern California. Shasta County Women's
Refuge. and Grant and Resource Center of Northern California in the Diestelhorst Nonprofit
Office Park - 2280 Benton Drive
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council approve
modification of: 1) The lease with the United Way of Northern California specifying a new
monthly rent of$565, with an effective date of July 2,2000; the lease with the Shasta County
Women's Refuge specifying a new monthly rent of$550, with an effective date of July 1,
2000; and the lease with the Grant Resource Center of Northern California changing the
Lessee to the Shasta Regional Community Foundation.
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Resolution - Authorizing Execution and. Delivery of Lease/Purchase Agreement with
Municipal Finance Corporation for a Used Offset Printing Press
(D-050-400-100, B-050-1 00)
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-92 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the execution
and delivery of a 60-month lease with option to purchase with Municipal Finance Corporation
in an amount not to exceed $48,000, with an interest rate of5.95 percent, for the acquisition
of one 1996 used Hamada C248 two-color offset press in the Reprographics Division.
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Resolution - re Intention to Abandon a Portion of Court Street Right-of-Way Adjacent to
Property at 1075 Court Street and Setting Public Hearing, by PG&E and Richard Downs/Ron
Munk (Abandonment Application A-2-00)
(A-Ol 0-1 00)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-93
be adopted, a Resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding declaring its intention to
vacate that portion of the Court Street right-of-way adjacent to property located at 1075
Court Street (A-2-00), by PG&E and Richard Downs/Ron Munk, and setting a public hearing
for June 6, 2000.
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Resolution - re Use of Tax Increment Funds for Construction of Monument Gateway Sign
Within the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project; and
Easement Agreement with Kobra Properties
(R-030-050-310, C-070-0 10)
It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-94
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution
No. 99-4, making the necessary findings for the public improvement pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 33445 and 33678, and approving the use of Tax Increment Funds to
construct a monument gateway sign at the northeast comer of Cypress A venue and Hilltop
Drive within the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Redevelopment Project.
It is also recommended that City Council approve an agreement granting the City of Redding
a permanent easement for the construction of the monument and landscaping with Kobra
Properties at the northeast comer of Cypress Avenue and Hilltop Drive, effective March 30,
2000.
Resolution - Approving Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
(D-050)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-95
be adopted, a Resolution ofthe City of Redding authorizing and approving the borrowing of
funds for Fiscal Year 2000-2001; the issuance and sale of a 15-month 2000-2001 Tax and
Revenue Anticipation Note (TRANS) in the approximate amount of $65,000, and
participation in the California Communities Cash Flow Financing Program.
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Resolution - re Amendments to Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Clerical,
Technical, and Professional Unit Memorandum of Understanding - GIS Division
(P-I00-050-124, P-I00-320)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-96
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Non-
Exempt Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates and the Exempt
Employee Schedule of Classifications and Salary Ranges for the SEIU - Clerical, Technical,
and Professional Unit, adding within the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) department
the positions of GIS Analyst I, GIS Analyst II, and Senior GIS Analyst, effective May 14,
2000.
Resolution - re Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Local Union 1245
of International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) - Electric Employees
(P-I00-050-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-97
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the City of Redding and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245, Electric Department,
effective April 30, 2000.
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Included in the major economic features of the agreement are two general wage increases
consisting of a 2.75 percent cost-of-living adjustment in the first year and 0.75 percent the
second year in exchange for limiting the accrual and banking of compensatory time to 80
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hours per year and a bank cap of 160 hours. Additionally, the wage range for three power
plant classifications will be increased approximately 16.3 percent, the classification of
Equipment Service Worker has been rewritten, the classification of Mechanic has been
eliminated, and the classification of Working Foreman - Electrician has been created.
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1999/2000 Public Works Department Annual Report
(A-050-300)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the 1999/2000 Public Works
Department Annual Report entitled "Paving the Way to the Future" be accepted.
Notice of Completion - Bid Scheduie No. 3279, 1999 Street Overlay Program
(B-050-020)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3279 (Job No.
2125), awarded to Tullis & Heller, Inc., be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City
Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was
$4,443,507.08, which is 7 percent under the City Council authorized amount.
Acceptance of Final Map - Northridge Estates Subdivision (S-I-99) and
Resolution - Accepting for Maintenance and Operation Northridge Place, North of Hollow
Lane on the West Side of Wi Iv em Lane, by Bill VanNess
(S-101-022, S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that City Council accept the Final
Map for Northridge Estates Subdivision, developed by Bill VanNess, authorize the Mayor to
sign the subdivision agreement and instruct the City Clerk to file the Map with the Shasta
County Recorder.
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It is also recommended that Resolution No. 2000-98 be adopted, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation N orthridge Place in
the Northridge Estates Subdivision.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3367, Benton Airpark Eastside Improvements, Phase 3
(B-050-020, A-090-020)
It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3367 (Job No.
9337), Benton Airpark Eastside Improvements, Phase 3, be awarded to J.F. Shea, in the
amount of $239,936, and an additional $35,990.40 be approved to cover the cost of
engineering and inspection fees, and $35,990.40 be approved to provide a construction
contingency fund, for a total of$311,916.80.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution Nos. 2000-89, 2000-90, 2000-91,2000-92,2000-93,2000-94,2000-95,2000-96,
. 2000-97, and 2000-98 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Annexation AN-I-99, East Cypress Area, by City of Redding
(A-150-256)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re the
annexation of 84 acres located north of East Cypress Avenue, east of Victor Avenue, and
south of State Highway 44 (AN-I-99). The following documents are on file in the office of
the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Senior Planner Keaney provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May 2,
2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Annexation AN -1-99. At its meeting of
April 6, 2000, the Shasta Local Agency Formation Commission approved the annexation and
designated the City Council as the agency for the conducting authority proceedings. Mr.
Keaney said the reason for this annexation is to receive City services and to improve the
efficiency of general urban service delivery by eliminating a "County island." This is an
inhabited annexation request consisting of two or more registered voters. He advised that the
Council may order annexation without an election if written protest has been received by less
than 25 percent of the registered voters or less than 25 percent of the number of owners of
land who own less than 25 percent of the assessed value of land within the annexation
boundaries. To date, no letters of protest have been received.
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It is recommended that City Council approve the N egati ve Declaration regarding Annexation
AN-1-99, and that a resolution be adopted ordering annexation of the property.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one else present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to
make the following findings regarding Annexation AN-1-99:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California; and approve
the Negative Declaration authorized by the Department of Development Services; and that
Resolution No. 2000-99 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
ordering territory designated as "Annexation 99-1,. East Cypress Area" annexed to the City
of Redding. Voting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2000-99 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-8-99 and Tentative Subdivision Map
Application S-3-00, by Creative Living, Inc. .
(L-010-230, S-100-705-900)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re
Rezoning Application RZ-8-99, a request to rezone property located at 160 Quartz Hill Road
to "PD" Planned Development District and "OS" Open Space District, and Tentative
Subdivision Map 2-3-00, Stanford Hills Subdivision. The following documents are on file in
the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated April 21, 2000
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Associate Planner Wildauer provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated April
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28, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Rezoning Application RZ-8-99 and
Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-3-00. He stated that Stanford Hills Subdivision (S-
40-90) was approved by the Planning Commission in September 1993, and allowed creation
of298 single-family residentia110ts. To date, six lots of Phase I have been recorded within
the site area. Mr. Wi1dauer noted that the current subdivision map is valid through September
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2002. He indicated that the current proposal would create a maximum density of 49 lots
within an area where originally 78 lots were approved; thus, the maximum density would be
less within the proposed development than that currently in place.
Mr. Wi1dauer related that the flexibility of a Planned Development District enables the
creation of private communities with unique character. Standard curb, gutter, and sidewalk
are to be replaced by roadside drainage ditches and meandering sidewalk, and a pedestrian
trail from the project to the Sacramento River Trail is planned. To that end, staff
recommends the waiver of in-lieu park fees in exchange for the lands being dedicated for the
trail and parking area, and that the developer receive credit for the 49-10t park development
fees in exchange for the trail improvements. Mr. Wildauer added that a private homeowners'
association will be responsible for street and drainage facilities maintenance.
It is recommended that Council make the appropriate findings with regard to rezoning and
tentative subdivision map as a planned development, approve the addendum to the original
Negative Declaration for S-40-90, and offer an ordinance for first reading approving
Rezoning Application RZ-8-99 and S-3-00, Stanford Hills Subdivision Planned Development,
allowing creation of the 49-10t planned development and rezoning of the property to "PD"
Planned Development District and "OS" Open Space District.
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Council Member Cibula supported providing trail access from neighborhoods to the
Sacramento River Trail whenever possible.
Lou Moore, 3344 Harlan Drive, related the following five concerns regarding the rezoning
proposal:
1. How the City plans to address flood and storm drainage issues.
2. Whether the responsibility for street and storm drain system maintenance should be
given to a homeowners' association, and who will be responsible should the
Association fail to maintain the storm drain system adequately.
3. Visibility from houses built on the ridgetop into the backyards of Lake Redding
Estates homes.
4. Increased visitor parking on Harlan Drive by Sacramento River Trail users.
5. Increased traffic on the narrow Quartz Hill Road leading to dangerous conditions.
Mr. Wi1dauer responded to each of the respective concerns as follows:
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Lake Redding Estates may actually experience reduced drainage secondary to the
development of a detention basin as required by the Conditions of Approval for the
Planned Development.
In the event that there are insufficient funds to provide adequate maintenance, the
homeowners' association documents shall provide for an emergency assessment
against the homeowners' association properties to cover the necessary cost.
The backyards of homes in Lake Redding Estates will not be visible from the new
development due to an intervening ridge.
Visitor parking on Harlan Drive will be decreased due to the construction of
additional parking areas at Stanford Hills.
A benefit district for improving Quartz Hill Road is il1duded in the Conditions of
Approval.
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In response to Mayor Anderson, City Attorney Wingate advised that both the City and the
developer could become party to litigation if flooding issues develop.
Council Member Cibula questioned how the homeowners' association is monitored with
regard to maintenance. Mr. Wildauer said the City will determine whether proper
maintenance is being performed and require the homeowners' association to comply. Noting
that the proposed planned development is more beneficial in terms of storm drainage, runoff,
and density, he reiterated that the developer could have chosen to proceed with the current
subdivision map at the higher density.
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In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Wildauer noted that fire safety issues are outlined
in Conditions of Approval No. 49, which institutes a fuel management plan, and maintenance
of the area is the responsibility of the Homeowners' Association.
Jim Warnemuende, 3368 Harlan Drive, raised concerns about erosion caused by the
development construction, and he questioned if the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
abandoned the open space whether the City could maintain the greenbelt area. Public Works
Director August advised there should be a decrease in downstream drainage with the
construction of the detention basin, and grading is not allowed on any slope greater than 20
percent. Assistant City Manager Perry clarified that the greenbelt is owned by the City of
Redding, not BLM. Mr. Warnemuende complained that he had only heard about the rezoning
request today.
In response to Bill Plassmeyer, 2819 Lake Redding Drive, Mr. August explained that a
performance bond is in place for construction of the detention basin, but there is no ongoing
performance bond for maintenance. Mr. Plassmeyer suggested that the City take
responsibility for potential future flooding problems. Mayor Anderson assured the property
owners that the City has taken all necessary safeguards to ensure flooding problems do not
occur and there is a mechanism in place to maintain the storm drain system. City Attorney
Wingate stated that the developer will continue to be liable.
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Kevin Ward, 3320 Harlan Drive, requested further information on the detention basin. Mr.
August explained that the basin holds and gradually releases water and is designed to
withstand a 100-year storm event.
In response to Mr. Ward, Deputy City Manager Starman indicated that the benefit district
funds are specifically earmarked for improvements to Quartz Hill Road.
Laura McHaney of Creative Living pointed out that every issue raised this evening was
previously addressed in the initial planning stages of the subdivision. She said that Creative
Living chose to redesign the subdivision at a lesser density to alleviate flooding concerns. Ms.
McHaney opined that the development will be one for which the City can be proud. Jim
Elkins, project engineer for Pace Engineering, concurred.
Vi Klaseen questioned the use of park development fees in this development. City Manager
Warren advised that the park fees will pay for 10 to 15 percent of the cost of the trail. Noting
that Stanford Hills is a gated planned development, Ms. Klasseen asked if the parking area
and Sacramento River Trail access would be open to the public. Mayor Anderson conveyed
that the trail and parking area are accessible to the public.
Mayor Anderson expressed concern that not enough property owners were notified of the
rezoning application, and suggested that property owners from Lake Redding Estates meet
with staff and discuss their concerns. Mayor Anderson requested that staff schedule the
appropriate meetings with the property owners. He said that in the future, if there is a
development that is downstream or downhill of a proposed rezoning or tentative subdivision
map, the mailing list should be extended to notify those people.
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Council Member McGeorge suggested reconsidering the criteria for sending out public
hearing notices to ensure that everyone involved is contacted.
Mr. Nagel acknowledged that while staff met the legal notification requirements, more could
have been done to reach other concerned individuals.
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It was the consensus of Council that the public hearing regarding Rezoning Application RZ-8-
99 and Tentative Subdivision Map S-3-2000 be continued to June 6, 2000.
APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORA nON OF SHASTA COUNTY
(B-080-150)
Mayor Anderson recommended the appointment of Rob Middleton and the reappointment
of Michael Mayer and Larry Lees to the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta
County, each to serve a two-year term expiring June 30,2002.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
approving the appointment of Rob Middleton and the reappointment of Michael Mayer and
Larry Lees to the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County to serve two-year
terms expiring June 30, 2002. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
(B-080-050)
Mayor Anderson recommended the appointment of Vicki Cook to the Board of Appeals to
fill an unexpired term to January 1, 2003.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
approving the appointment of Vicki Cook to the Board of Appeals to fill an unexpired term
to January 1,2003. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PROPOSED CABLE TELEVISION RATE INCREASES
(T -040-050)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May
5,2000, regarding a proposal by Charter Communication to increase cable television rates.
He said the City was recently notified of Charter' s intent to increase the basic service tier rate
4.55 percent, from $10.98 to $11.48. Mr. Perry advised that normally cable rate increases
follow the Consumer Price Index; however, in this case, Charter is expanding its staffby 20
percent to accommodate a system rebuild, introducing digital set-top devices, and providing
additional telephone support and customer service. Noting that the Council could choose to
exercise regulatory authority over the basic tier cost, Mr. Perry explained that although the
proposed rate increase is 50 cents, the cost per channel actually decreases from 0.646 cents
per channel to 0.638 cents per channel due to an increase in the number of channels offered
on the basic tier.
It is recommended that the City Council not exercise its option to regulate basic cable rates
at this time.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to
approve staffs recommendation that City Council not exercise its option to regulate basic
cable rates at this time. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Anderson stated that pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6,
Council will adjourn to closed session to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated representative: Michael Warren
Employee Organization: Unrepresented Employees
(P-1 00-050-1 00)
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At the hour of 8: 14 p.m., Mayor Anderson adjourned the regular meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 8:34 p.m., Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. He
stated that no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:35 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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