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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
October 2,2001, 7:00 p.m.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Cibula.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Ellis Martin of First Christian Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, Assistant City Attorney Tranberg, Development Services Director
Hamilton, Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon, City Clerk Strohmayer,
Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
PROCLAMATION - Commending Redding Firefighters for their support of New York
Firefighter victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attack
(A-050-060-600)
Mayor McGeorge read the Proclamation of the City Council commending Redding
Firefighters for their support of New York Firefighter victims of the World Trade Center
terrorist attack. He thanked the firefighters for their tremendous efforts and for volunteering
their time in the "Fill the Bucket" campaign, and the citizens of Redding who contributed in
excess of$187,000 to be donated to the New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving the Proclamation of the Redding City Council commending the Redding
Firefighters for their efforts in support of New York Firefighter victims ofthe World Trade
Center terrorist attack. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Encouraging citizens to continue demonstrating tolerance and respect for
all ethnic cultures
(A-050-060)
Mayor McGeorge read the resolution concerning continued tolerance, explaining that as a
direct result of the New York World Trade Center terrorist attack concern has arisen for
Americans and others of Mid-Eastern descent who may have been unfairly linked with those
responsible. He related that the local Sikh community donated $10,000 to the Red Cross for
the relief effort in the New York area.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall adopting
Resolution No. 2001-142, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, in concert
with the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, and the City Councils of Anderson and Shasta
Lake, encouraging continued tolerance and respect for all ethnic cultures. The Vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2001-142 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of September 18, 2001.
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 06, check numbers 293233 through
293685 inclusive, in the amount of $7,218,615.72, for the period of September 18,2001,
through September 27, 2001; and Payroll Register No. 06, electronic deposit transaction
numbers 96762 through 97385and check numbers 483968 through 484255 inclusive, in the
amount of$1 ,680,050.4 7, for the period of September 2,2001, through September 15,2001;
and Wire Transfers for the period of September 15, 2001, through September 30, 2001, in
the amount of$7,583,092.37, be approved.
TOTAL: $16,481,758.56
Treasurer's Report - August 2001
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
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$137,074,988.64
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$178,611,265.55
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F -205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report
and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for August 2001 be accepted.
Ordinance No. 2288 - Declaring a portion of Cypress A venue an Underground Utility
District
(A-170 & E-090-200)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2288 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding (1) declaring the Cypress Avenue Underground Utility District in
accordance with provisions of Chapter 14.04 of the Redding Municipal Code; (2) requiring
removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures within the boundaries
of said District; and (3) fixing the time for removal within which property owners within the I
District must be ready to receive underground service.
Quarterly Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
Quarterly Property Status Report as of September 21, 2001, which includes the following:
1) Surplus City Property; 2) Leases of City Land; 3) Offers to sell Land to the City; and 4)
City-Initiated Purchases of Land.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for the Signature Fountain at the Civic Center
(B-130-070 & C-050-025)
It the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-143 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the 14th amendment
to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104, appropriating $20,000 for the Great Circle
Fountain underground diesel tank removal for Fiscal Year 2001-02, to be reimbursed by
CalTrans. It is further recommended that the City Council approve adding an upgrade of
decorative tile in the amount of $3,400 to the Signature Fountain to reduce future cleaning
costs.
Agreement - Coffman Associates, Inc. for airport planning consultant services
(A-090-100 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute an agreement with Coffman Associates, Inc. for airport planning services
for a three-year term with an option to extend the agreement for two one-year periods. All
costs associated with professional services provided pursuant to this master agreement are
eligible for 90% reimbursement under the associated F ederal Aviation Administration grant
program.
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Resolution - Appropriating funds to increase security at Redding Municipal Airport
(B-130-070 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-144 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the 15th amendment
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to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 for Fiscal Year 2001-02, appropriating $37,500 for
additional security at the Redding Municipal Airport required by direction of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for August 2001
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for August 2001. Retail power sales revenue is
3.4%, or $490,454 above projections and wholesale power sales to date are 35.6% or
$4,608,375 below projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is 72.2%, or $7,624,794
below projections. The total cost of electricity through August 2001 is $3,647,297 or 21.3%
above projections. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization were
at $1,024,891. The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction Program is $71.1
million.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for August 2001. Total revenue to date is $6.9
million or $922,708 (15.3%) above staffs original cash flow projection. Expenditures to
date, excluding encumbrances, total $6,880,149 or $1 ,251 ,341 (15.4%) below staff s original
cash flow projection. Encumbrances total $2,542,571.
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Resolution - Adopting the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) Trust Section 457
Alternate Retirement Plan and Defined Contribution Retirement Enhancement Plan
(P-I00-240)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No.
2001-145 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding adopting the
Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) Trust Section 457 Alternate Retirement Plan and
Defined Contribution Retirement Enhancement Plan to meet requirements of Section 11332
of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA 90) and Section 3121(b)(7)(F) of the
Internal Revenue Code (IRC), establishing a Trust Agreement with PARS and authorizing
the City Manager to execute administrative documents necessary to implement the retirement
plans.
Resolution - Amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245- Electric Department;
and
Resolution - Intention to Commence Reporting the Value ofCalPers Employer Paid member
Contributions as Compensation for IBEW - Electric Employees
(P-100-050-070 & P-100-230)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-
146 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245, Electric Department, extending the term ofthe MOU
until August 30, 2002, in exchange for the implementation of reporting the value of
Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) to the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (CaIPERS), effective July 8, 2001.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2001-147 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding of intention to commence reporting the value of Employer
Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) as compensation for members of the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Electric Unit, implementing California
Government Code Section 20636(c)(4), pursuant to Section 20691, giving intent to
commence reporting the value of EPMC as compensation for members of the IBEW
effective July 8, 2001.
Acceptance of Final Map - Greenway Subdivision, Unit 3, Phase 1 (S-9-93)
(S-100-248)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the Final Map for the Greenway Subdivision, Unit 3, Phase 1 (S-9-93) developed by Don
Shearing, located south of Hartnell A venue and east of Chum Creek Road. It is further
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recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the subdivision agreement and the City
Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Acceptance of Final Map - Oak Meadows Estates Subdivision, Unit 1 (S-2-91)
(S-100-535-700)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the Final Map for the Oak Meadows Estates Subdivision, Unit 1 (S-2-91) developed by
Shasta View Investors, located on the east side of Shasta View Drive at Galaxy Way. It is
further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the subdivision agreement and the
City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Electronic Recycling Program
(S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Council approve fees for
Electronic Recycling to remain at one-half the processing cost with the balance to be
subsidized from rate revenues in order to encourage recycling of television and computer
monitors and reduce illegal dumping.
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Council Member Cibula advised that because he opposed certain Solid Waste fees at
previous City Council meetings, he will vote no on this issue. He believed more could be
done toward recycling and asked that staff explore the possibility of a "Recycling Day" for
the community to dispose of electronic items. The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3508, Pavement Striping Services
(B-050-100 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3508 (Job
Nos. 5114-30, 5114-16, 5115-11), Pavement Striping Services, be awarded to Central
Striping Service, Inc., in the amount of$65,952.50. It is further recommended that Council
approve "as needed" striping services by Central Striping Service, Inc., through June 30,
2002, in the amount of $29,047.50, for a total amount not-to-exceed $95,000.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended, with the exception of those items approved by a separate vote as indicated
above. The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution Numbers 2001-143, 2001-144, 2001-145, 2001-146, and 2001-147 are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Authorizing issuance of tax exempt bonds by the Association of Bay Area I
Governments (ABAG) Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations - Redding Assisted
Living Corporation;
RESOLUTION - Approving Associate Membership of the City of Redding in the ABAG
Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations and Associate Membership Agreement
(D-050)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding
issuance oftax exempt bonds by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Finance
Authority for Nonprofit Corporations and Associate Membership Agreement for City of
Redding in the ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corporations.
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council, dated
September 10, 2001, incorporated herein by reference, recalling that the City Council
conceptually agreed, at its regular meeting of September 18, 2001, to assist the Association
of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Redding Assisted Living Corporation (a
subsidiary of Southern California Presbyterian Homes [SCPH]) to issue tax exempt bonds
to refinance the Kirkwood Assisted Living Residence located at 395 Hilltop Drive. He also
recalled that Council agreed to become an Associate Member of ABAG. Mr. Starman
explained that the amount of the proposed bonds will be set at a not-to-exceed amount of
$3,600,000 for the purpose of making a loan to Redding Assisted Living Corporation, a
nonprofit public benefit corporation.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the issuance ofthe
bonds as well as the resolution approving an Associate Membership for the City of Redding
to ABAG.
Council Member Kight asked if the proposed Associate Membership obligated the City for
the amount of the bonds to which Mr. Starman replied that the City has no risk or
responsibility.
Council Member Cibula inquired as to the benefits of this program. Mr. Starman explained
that while there is not direct benefit to the City, this alternative financing mechanism is
obtained for a local nonprofit business benefitting the City's senior community, and the
SCPH will compensate the City for its time and effort in the amount of $5,000.
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Mayor McGeorge determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
adopting Resolution No. 2001-148, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
authorizing the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) Finance Authority for nonprofit corporations in an aggregate principal
amount not-to-exceed $3,600,000 for the Redding Assisted Living Corporation to refinance
the Kirkwood Assisted Living Residence. The Vote:
A YES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2001-148 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
adopting Resolution No. 2001-149, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
approving Associate Membership for the City of Redding in the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) Finance Authority for nonprofit corporations, and execution of an
Associate Membership Agreement relating to associate membership of the City of Redding
in the ABAG Finance Authority. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2001-149 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
UPDATE ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - Yuba Street Streetscape Project
(A-050-080 & R-030-145-350)
Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Morgon gave a slide presentation of the Yuba
Street Streetscape Project recalling that Yuba and Market Streets received pedestrian
orientation with pedestrian amenities because both are central axis points in the Downtown
Area linking activities on either side of the Redding Mall.
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Mr. Morgon pointed out that various pedestrian amenities such as increased night lighting
and additional trees and benches were added to the area, while the same number of parking
spaces along the corridor were retained. He advised that decorative banners were added to
the light standards through collaboration of the City of Redding, Redding Redevelopment
Agency, Renaissance Redding, Viva Downtown, Midtown Mall, and the Downtown Redding
Business Association. He also pointed out the art terrazzos yet to be installed in front of the
Post Office and all comers ofthe intersection at Yuba and Oregon Streets depicting "Spring"
and "Fall", as well as two unnamed and un-sponsored terrazzos. Mr. Morgon thanked Dale
Construction for their hard work and enthusiasm on the project.
Deputy City Manager Starman commended Mr. Morgon for his dedication to the Yuba Street
Str~etscape Project. Mr. Starman added that while project progress and revitalization of the
Downtown Area may seem slow, there are over $19 million in projects currently underway.
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Mayor McGeorge thanked staff for a job well done. No action was required on this
informational item.
REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS - Bid Schedule No. 3494 (Job Nos. 2137 and 2111), Traffic
Signal Installation at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road and at South Bonnyview Road and
Indianwood Drive
(B-050-020 & T-080-700)
Assistant City Manager Perry advised that staff discovered a procedural error in the Request
to Submit Bids which created an ambiguity in how the bid should be awarded for this project
making it necessary to reject all bids. He added that in response to Council's direction,
requests for comments were sent to agencies and businesses in and around the intersection
of Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road as well as to some residential homeowners in the area.
He advised five responses were received supporting deferral of the traffic signal and one
response supporting installation.
Mr. Perry recommended that the City Council reject all bids, direct staff to rebid installation
of the traffic signal at South Bonnyview Road and Indianwood Drive, and defer installation
of the traffic signal at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road for five years.
Council Member Cibula concurred with Assistant City Manager Perry that the traffic signal
at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road should be deferred, and supported installation of the
traffic signal at South Bonnyview Road and Indianwood Drive.
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Roberta McLaughlin, Redding resident, expressed support for installation ofthe traffic signal
at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road. She voiced concern about pedestrians attempting to
cross the intersection and added that only three sides of the intersection have a crosswalk.
She requested that a crosswalk be added to the west side of the intersection if a traffic signal
is not installed in the immediate future. She pointed out that costs will be greater for
installation if the signal is postponed for five years.
Kevin Ward, Redding resident, thanked staff for informing him of the proposed action. He
stated that although there have been no fatal accidents to date at the intersection, there have
been many minor traffic collisions. He expressed concern for the safety of pedestrians and
children on bicycles going through the intersection, and was disappointed that the staff
recommended postponing installation of a signal at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road.
Council Member Cibula asked Mr. Perry to look into the pedestrian safety issue to determine
if there are other solutions such as signage which may resolve the problem.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
rejecting all bids for Bid Schedule No. 3494, and directing staffto rebid the traffic signal at
South Bonnyview Road and Indianwood Drive only, and deferring installation of the traffic
signal at Benton Drive and Quartz Hill Road at this time. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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GRANT FROM SHASTA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- Engineering and Cost
Analysis Study for Fluoridation of the City's Water System
(W -030)
Assistant City Manager Perry recalled that the Shasta County Health Department has a
$100,000 grant available for design and engineering costs to study the issue of fluoridation
of the City's water system. He recommended that the City Council accept a $25,000 grant
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from Shasta County Health Department to provide a study defining the scope of work and
determining operational, installation, and capital cost information. He advised that the study
would provide staff with the ability to translate costs into grant requests for future funding
and to determine how costs will affect rates.
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Council Member Kight advised that although he maintains support for fluoridation and
supports moving ahead with accepting grant funds for a study, recent discussions have made
him increasingly uncomfortable in approving water fluoridation without putting it out to a
vote of the public. He recommended that staff agendize the issue at the next Council
meeting and develop a mechanism by which the electorate can decide the fluoridation issue
on the March ballot. He opined that this will place the City in a position to offer forums and
educational seminars on both sides of the issue, providing sufficient information which will
enable the public to make an informed decision.
Council Member Stegall echoed support of fluoridation and moving forward with the grant,
but she has also entertained second thoughts and believes the community should be allowed
to make the decision. She requested information on the grant offers and election timelines,
as well as costs which may make fluoridation financially prohibitive.
Mayor McGeorge maintained his position that the citizens of Redding should be given the
opportunity to determine the issue in an election.
City Manager Warren related that City Clerk Strohmayer performed preliminary work to
determine the possibility of placing the fluoridation measure on the ballot. In conversations
with Deputy Shasta County Clerk Mayr, Ms. Strohmayer learned that the County is willing
to study the issue to ascertain if the measure can be placed on the State ballot in March 2002
which would be the least expensive option - costing between $12,000 to $15,000; whereas,
a "stand-alone" special election will cost approximately $40,000. Mr. Warren pointed out
that in order to meet election timelines, Council will have to take action no later than
November 20,2001.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer questioned the timeline for the $765,000 grant from the
California Fluoridation 2000 Work Group (Work Group). City Manager Warren responded
that he discussed the possibility of a ballot measure with Marjorie Stocks, Project Director
for the Dental Health Foundation, who informed him that should the fluoridation issue be
placed on the ballot, "the grant mayor may not be available." She indicated that the Work
Group's goal is to fund participating communities as soon as possible, and there may be
others ready to take advantage of such a financial opportunity.
Council Member Pohlmeyer inquired that if the State Legislature mandated fluoridation for
communities with 10,000 or more water connections, but did not provide funding, is the City
expected to fluoridate when and if funding becomes available? Mr. Warren explained that
his interpretation is that if the State mandates an issue, all funding has to be provided. The
current dilemma is that although capital funding is available in the form of grants, the funds
are not sufficient to provide ongoing maintenance and operation costs which is necessary to
fulfill the mandate.
Council Member Pohlmeyer believed Council should determine the issue based on the
mandate of the State Legislature. In reaffirming his support for fluoridation, he opposed
putting the issue on the ballot.
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The following speakers expressed support for fluoridation and urged the City Council not to
politicize this health issue by placing it on the ballot: Dr. Gus Petras, Diane Coe, Jane'tt
Taylor, Marta McKenzie, Rebecca McLaughlin, Cathy Murray, Elizabeth Murane, Carolyn
Penland, Lloyd Braemer, and Dean Germano. They cited infinite benefits to the oral health
of the community, the availability of grants, and the cost of an election.
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Robert Nelson, Redding resident, expressed indignation at the lack of faith demonstrated by
speakers this evening in the ability of the public to determine the fluoridation issue at the
polls. Mr. Nelson was opposed to a mandate on fluoride and believed it should be decided
by the people of the community.
Fran Jenkins, Redding resident, expressed regret that the original concept of forming a
citizen's committee to study the issue did not materialize.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer asserted that the City Council is obligated to make a final
decision regarding fluoridation, and asked Council to reaffirm its vote conceptually
approving fluoridation in order to clarify its position on the issue.
Mayor McGeorge and Council Member Stegall noted that Council previously endorsed the
concept of fluoridation and were reluctant to undertake any action other than that which is
before Council this evening.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting a grant from the Shasta County Health Department in the amount of $25,000 to
undertake a preliminary engineering and cost analysis study for fluoridation of the City's
water system. The Vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall
Council Members - Kight and McGeorge
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
PUBLIC COMMENT
(E-090 & T-100-300)
Mayor McGeorge announced that the Redding Electric Utility is proclaiming Saturday,
October 6, 2001, as "Customer Appreciation Day" and invited all to attend the event
celebrating 80 years of service to the City. He stated the festivities will be at the Redding
City Hall Plaza at 777 Cypress Avenue, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will include prizes,
games, energy conservation information, rides, and a free lunch.
Marie Carr-Fitzgerald, Redding resident, presented signatures in support of a railroad
. overcrossing project for the Downtown Redding area.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the
meeting adjourned.
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