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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2001-11-06 224 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California November 6,2001, 7:00 p.m. The Invocation was offered by Reverend Bill Roscoe, Good News Rescue Mission. I The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by State Senator Maurice Johannessen. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members present: Cibula, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall. Council Member Kight was absent. '7 ~ f " ; ! l , ~ > if ~ ~ , ;.,. 1 ~ ~ ~ ;lo. > f rJ \ ? ( ;t I !. ,.. Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Community Services Director Niemer, Electric Utility Director Feider, Support Services Director Kersten, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley. Approval of Minutes - Special Meetings of October 16,2001, and October 18,2001, and Regular Meeting of October 16,2001. ~ Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 08, check numbers 294131 through 294795 inclusive, in the amount of $6,380,096.66, for the period of October 16, 2001, through October 30, 2001; Payroll Register No. 08, electronic deposit transaction numbers 98031 through 98660 and check numbers 484595 through 484873 inclusive, in the amount of$I,682,759.33, for the period of September 30,2001, through October 13, 2001; Payroll Register No. 09, electronic deposit transaction numbers 98670 through 99291 and check numbers 484914 through 485172 inclusive, in the amount of$I,613,126.80, for the period of Octo ber 14, 2001, through October 27, 2001 ; and Wire Transfers for the period of October 16,2001, through October 31,2001, in the amount of$ 5,154,242.72, be approved. TOTAL: $14,830,225.51 I 1 " r- ~ j ?- l ~ r Treasurer's Report - September 2001 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability $132,463,283.20 ~ r Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $170,933,971.76 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 September 2001 be accepted. Ordinance No. 2289 - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.20-Purchasing System (B-050) It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2289 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.20 and adding a new Chapter 4.20-Purchasing System. The ordinance increases Purchasing Officer authority thresholds and streamlines procedures for procurement of goods and services. I Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3204, Construction ofthe new Civic Center (B-050-020 & C-050-025) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Bid Schedule No. 3204, Construction of the new Civic Center, awarded to Allen L. Bender, Inc., be accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion, and release the balance of retention. The final contract price is $17,659,276.96. 11/612001 225 Resolution - Grant application for Home Investment Partnerships Program Fiscal Year 2001-02 (G-I00-080) It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2001-163 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to file an application with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Federal Fiscal Year 2001 funding under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) in the total amount of$l, 1 00,000 ($900,000 for Rental Rehabilitation and $200,000 for Homeowner Rehabilitation). I Grant Agreement - Shasta County Air Quality Management District (G-lOO) It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that the City Council approve the Air Quality Grant Funding Agreement with Shasta County Air Quality Management District in the amount of $30,000 for Fiscal Year 2001-02. These funds, provided under Assembly Bill 2766 (Motor Vehicle Registration Surcharge), will be used to further General Plan trail policies and track air quality impacts. Resolution - Reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of indebtedness for Generating Unit No.5 at the Redding Power Plant (D-050 & E-120-150-675) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No. 2001-164 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding of official intent to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of indebtedness from Generating Unit No.5 at the Redding Power Plant, in an amount not-to-exceed $46,000,000 in potential Project financing. '" ( ( .. c 1\ ~ ( \ ~ .J 'I , I Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3514, Primary Splice Boxes (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3514, Primary Splice Boxes, be awarded to Cook Concrete Products, Inc., in the evaluated amount of $109,670 for the period of January 1, 2002, to December 31, 2002. It is further recommended that the Purchasing Officer be authorized to extend the bid award one year at the same price, terms, and conditions if deemed prudent and mutually agreeable. ~ ~ ~ 11 "1 t ~ Resolution - Appropriating funds for payment of bank service fees (B-130-070 & A-050-100-600) It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that Resolution No. 2001-165 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 22nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $60,000 for banking service fees for Fiscal Year 2001-02, for payment of banking fees in excess of earnings due to the lowering of interest rates by the Federal Reserve. j 4 ~ .J. ~ l i 1 j i I Resolution - Extending Shasta County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Service Authority fees (F-205-600 & P-150-150) It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 2001-166 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding extending the collection of fees for the Shasta County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program to May 1, 2012, pursuant to Vehicle Code SS 9250.7 and 22710. This extension allows the collection ofa $1 service fee on vehicles registered to an address in the County of Shasta and incorporated cities, and provides funding to continue the Police Department's abatement of abandoned vehicles on public and private property. Resolution - Amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Electric Department; and Resolution - Amending the MOU with IBEW, Maintenance Employees (P-100-050-070 & P-100-320) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-167 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Redding and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Electric Department, effective November 11, 2001, adding the classification of Power Plant Relief Operator. 11/612001 226 It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2001-168 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the MOU between the City of Redding and the IBEW - Maintenance Employees, effective November 11,2001, adding the classification of Building Trades/HV AC Technician. Resolution - Accepting streets for Chum Creek Park Phase 1 Subdivision (S-38-90); and Subdivision Agreement - Chum Creek Park Phase 2 Subdivision; (S-100-091 & S-070-230) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2001-169 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting for maintenance and operation Bonhurst Drive, Fallworth Drive, and Spanish Bay Drive in Phase I 1 of the Chum Creek Park Subdivision, located east of Twin View Boulevard at the east end of Constitution Way. It is further recommended that the improvements be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be instructed to return the securities to the developer, Blossom Park V; and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Subdivision Agreement for Phase 2. Surplus Equipment - Solid Waste Utility's container sorting station (B-050-100 & S-020-550) It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council designate the Solid Waste Utility's used container sorting station as surplus, authorize its sale, and direct that the revenues be deposited in the Utility's Restricted Rate Protection and Investment Fund. The estimated value is approximately $25,000. ,. I' ~ t MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Kight ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ,. 1" , ~ j f > . , ~ ~ '!: .. .. f t I ~ ResolutionNos. 2001-163, 2001-164, 2001-165, 2001-166, 2001-167, 2001-168, 2001-169, and Ordinance No. 2289 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. I > ~ > .. , ~ ... ~ , . t ORAL UPDATE ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - Employee Wellness Program (A-050-080) Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an update regarding the success ofthe Employee Wellness Program implemented last year in response to rising health care costs. He explained there are three phases to the program, health assessment, education, and discounted fitness center membership. Mr. Bachman pointed out that of the 184 City employees currently participating in the Program, a recent fitness assessment resulted in improvement for 102 employees in one or more of the following areas: blood pressure, cholesterol level, cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, body fat, and weight loss. He advised that it will be some time before it is known if the program has a favorable impact on health insurance and/or Worker's Compensation claims for these employees. , . [ Council Member Pohlmeyer asked staff to research incentives which may entice more employees to participate in the program. I No action was required on this informational item. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY. AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the hour of 7 :21 p.m., Mayor/Chair McGeorge convened the Special Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority for a joint meeting with the Redding Redevelopment Agency and City Council. 11/6/2001 v 227 At the hour of7:21 p.m., Vice Chair Cibula convened the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority and City Council. I RESOLUTION - Issuance of Tax Allocation Bonds for the Canby-Hilltop-Cypress and Market Street Redevelopment Projects (R-015-300-700 & R-030-100-050) Deputy City Manager Starman presented an overview ofthe Report to City Council, Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency), and Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority (RJPF A), dated October 30,2001, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the issuance and sale of Housing Set-Aside Tax Allocation Bonds. He recalled that the Agency's two-year budget included in the housing portion of the Canby- Hilltop-Cypress (CHC) Redevelopment Project, a bond issue from which proceeds will be used to improve the supply of affordable housing within the Agency's jurisdiction, including the Parkview, Downtown, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Neighborhoods. Subsequently, the Agency entered into agreements with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. to provide investment banking services and with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe to provide bond counsel services. Mr. Starman stated that the proposed bond issue, including the cost of issuance and a bond reserve fund, not-to-exceed $10.7 million ($7 million taxable and $3.7 million tax-exempt) will pay for housing related projects. The bonds will be repaid with housing set-aside funds. He related that the true interest costs are not-to-exceed 7% on taxable bonds and not-to- exceed 6% on tax-exempt bonds. He indicated that staff anticipates the yield to maturity of the bonds will be lower than the noted interest rates. ... l Mr. Starman pointed out that representatives from A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe were present to answer any questions. I Mr. Starman recommended that the Redding Redevelopment Agency adopt its resolution to authorize issuance and sale of the proposed Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Project Area Housing Set-Aside Tax Allocation Bonds, 2001 Series A in an amount not-to-exceed $7,000,000 and 2001 Series B in an amount not-to-exceed $3,700,000; approve the forms and authorize the execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust and First Supplement Indenture, a Bond Purchase Contract, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and an Official Statement; designate professionals to provide bond counsel services; authorize the procurement of bond insurance; and authorize all necessary actions in connection with the issuance of said bonds. ~ ~ J l ... ~ .:l J ; Mr. Starman also recommended that the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority adopt its resolution to authorize execution and delivery of a bond purchase contract and take all necessary actions in connection with the issuance of bonds by the Agency. Mr. Starman further recommended that the City Council adopt its resolution to approve issuance and sale of the Agency Housing Set-Aside Tax Allocation Bonds, 2001 Series A in an amount not-to-exceed $7,000,000 and 2001 Series B in an amount not-to-exceed $3,700,000. i 0( i . .; '" I MOTION: Made by Agency Member McGeorge, seconded by Agency Member Pohlmeyer, adopting Redding Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2001-18, a resolution of the Redding Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redding authorizing and directing the issuance and sale of Redding Redevelopment Agency Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Project Area Housing Set-Aside Tax Allocation Bonds, 2001 Series A (taxable) in an amount not-to- exceed $7,000,000 with true interest costs not -to-exceed 7%, and 200 i Series B (tax -exempt) not-to-exceed $3,700,000 with true interest costs not-to-exceed 6%; approving the forms and authorizing the execution and delivery of an Indenture of Trust and First Supplemental Indenture, a Bond Purchase Contract, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, and an Official Statement; designating Orrick, Herrigton & Sutcliffe, LLP to provide bond counsel services; authorizing the procurement of bond insurance; and authorizing all necessary actions in connection with the issuance of said bonds. The Vote: Ayes: Agency Members: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall Noes: Agency Members: None Abstain: Agency Members: None Absent: Agency Members: Kight 11/612001 228 MOTION: Made by Board Member Cibula, seconded by Board Member Pohlmeyer, adopting Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority Resolution No. 2001-1, authorizing and directing execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Contract with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. as underwriter for the Redding Redevelopment Agency Bonds, and all actions necessary in connection with the issuance of the Agency's Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Project Area Housing Set-Aside Tax Allocation Bonds, 2001 Series A (taxable) in an amount not-to- exceed $7,000,000 with true interest costs not -to-exceed 7%, and 200 1 Series B (tax -exempt) not-to-exceed $3,700,000 with true interest costs not-to-exceed 6%. The Vote: Ayes: Board Members: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall Noes: Board Members: None Abstain: Board Members: None Absent: Board Members: Kight I 10 MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, adopting Resolution No. 2001-172, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the issuance and sale of the Agency Canby-Hilltop-Cypress Project Area Housing Set-Aside Tax Allocation Bonds, 2001 Series A (taxable) in an amount not-to-exceed $7,000,000 with true interestcostsnot-to-exceed 7%, and 2001 Series B (tax-exempt) not-to- exceed $3,700,000 with true interest costs not-to-exceed 6%; and authorizing the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority to assist the Agency in financing projects with proceeds of such bonds by sale of said bonds. The Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Noes: Council Members: None Abstain: Council Members: None Absent: Council Members: Kight , ., t } 'l- l' Redding Redevelopment Resolution No. 2001-18, Redding Joint Powers Authority Resolution No. 2001-1, and City Council Resolution No. 2001-172 are available in the Office of the City Clerk. ~ . j;; -;. :' At the hour of7:26 p.m., Vice Chair Cibula adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency. I ! ? At the hour of7:26 p.m., Chair McGeorge adjourned the Special Meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority. ELECTRIC UTILITY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2001 (B-130-070) Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview ofthe Report to Council, dated October 29,2001, advising that retail revenues are 2.2%, or $488,541 below projections, due to mild weather and ongoing customer conservation. He pointed out that the most significant factor in the report was the downturn of wholesale revenues, which are $10,164,252 or 49.4% below projections, due to a weakness in wholesale spot-market conditions and price controls set by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Operating revenue after energy costs is $5,964,355 above projections, but that figure is $11,916,546 or 66.6% below projections due to extraordinarily high natural gas prices. The total cost of electricity through September is $1,424,644 or 5.7% above projections. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and amortization is $2,611,968 exceeding expenses, but below the projected $13,753,958. The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction Program is $69.6 million. MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, accepting the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for September 2001. The Vote: Ayes: Council Members: Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Noes: Council Members: None Abstain: Council Members: None Absent: Council Members: Kight I RESOLUTION - Application for grant funds from the California Department of Parks & Recreation for the Redding Sports Complex Project; and RESOLUTION - Accepting and appropriating grant funds (G-100-170 & P-050-600-200) Community Services Director Niemer presented the Report to Council advising that grant funds in the amount of$7 million from the California Department of Parks and Recreation 11/6/2001 229 under the Natural Resources Infrastructure Grant Program will be used for the Redding Sports Complex Project Phase II elements (soccer fields and improvements). She thanked State Senator Maurice Johannessen for his assistance in obtaining the funding, without which the soccer fields and additional improvements would not be possible at this time. Community Services Director Niemer recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution approving application for grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation; and adopt the resolution appropriating and accepting $7 million in grant revenue for Fiscal Year 2001-02. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall, adopting Resolution No. 2001-170, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving application for $7,000,000 in grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation under the Natural Resources Infrastructure Fund for the Redding Sports Complex Project; and adopting Resolution No. 2001-171, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the 23rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104: 1) appropriating $7,000,000 for the Redding Sports Complex Project; and 2) accepting $7,000,000 in grant revenue for Fiscal Year 2001-02. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Kight < $[ " ., . Resolution Nos. 2001-170 and 2001-171 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ~ ~ .;: 1 I GENERAL FUND - Monthly Financial Report for September 2001 (B-130-070) Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for September stating that total revenue to date is $10.8 million or $1,664,479 (18.1%) above projection, due to increased sales tax. He reported that although there is a significant downturn in the national economy, current statistics verify that this event has not yet reached the North State economy. Mr. Bachman added that staffwill be monitoring these statistics and will be prepared to ensure that the City's economic health remains high. Expenditures to date, excluding encumbrances, total $11,229,394 or $1,648,639 (12.9%) below projection. Encumbrances total: $2,343,042. ~ ~ ~ ..: ~ -< " ) ~ MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula, accepting the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for September 2001. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Kight ~ ) l { 1 , MARTIN LUTHER KING. JR. HOLIDAY (P-l 00-1 00) City Manager Warren expressed pleasure in presenting the proposal requested by the City Council for observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a municipal holiday by the City of Redding. He recognized the untiring efforts of Mrs. Isaac Lowe to bring her dream to fruition, by making this holiday a City recognized holiday. I City Manager Warren recommended that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day be declared a holiday for all City employees, effective immediately. He added that staff must still meet and confer with some labor union groups, but it will be a formality. Lavine Farrell thanked the City Council for their consideration for observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a City holiday. Jim Mark, Board President of the Martin Luther King Center, opined that the City of Redding is demonstrating unity and leadership to the nation by recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. ~ 11/6/2001 J ~ ~ ~ < \ ~ i ~ ~ ~ -<: ""i -4 Mrs. Isaac J. Lowe expressed appreciation to the City Council for its consideration and approval of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a City holiday and to the many individuals who were instrumental in this endeavor. 230 . Council Members Cibula, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer thanked Mrs. Lowe for her dedication and persistence, and congratulated her in the realization of her dream. MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Stegall, declaring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a legal municipal holiday effective January 1, 2002, and authorized closure of non-essential City operations annually on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge Council Members - None Council Members - None Council Members - Kight I <\ ~ S t , l 1 f i "- e ~ '" l r '<> ~ t PURCHASE OF LAND - Expansion & storage, Abernathy Lane Transfer Station and Corporation Yard (C-070-010 & S-020-650) Assistant City Manager Perry explained that the Transfer Station, located on Abernathy Lane near Viking Way and in close proximity to the planned Sports Complex Project, was built prior to the existence and development of recycling programs. He indicated that these programs are utilizing more space than originally anticipated, and as they increase in scope and popularity, storage space and parking will be at a premium. Additional influences, such as the Electric Department's move to the Corporation Yard, the planned construction of the Sports Complex Project, and setting aside areas for wetlands have dwindled the body ofland earmarked for future expansion of the Transfer Station and Corporation Yard. He noted that in order to ensure space for future expansion, the City must either acquire land elsewhere within the City, wait and purchase nearby land which mayor may not be developed, or purchase nearby vacant land now. t 'f'" .. :r ~ ~ t , f Mr. Perry recommended that nearby vacant land be purchased and held for future expansion, and assured Council that this recommendation is exploratory only and that staff will return with a report for consideration at a future Council meeting once property is identified and appraised. I ~ . ~ ~ ~ } ~ , ~ MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall, authorizing staff to obtain appraisals, environmental assessments, and develop purchase agreements for City Council consideration for property in the area of the Abernathy Lane Transfer Station and Corporation Yard for future expansion. The Vote: A YES: Council Members - Cibula, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and McGeorge NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Kight PUBLIC COMMENT State Senator Maurice Johannesson thanked the City Council and staff for their appreciation of his efforts in the Senate on behalf of the City of Redding and the entire Northstate. He indicated that it has been an honor and privilege to serve the community. (A-050-060) [ ; , ~ f , t . ~ ~ i ~ , , ... ( r ~ ~ f f ~ ~ ?- 1 '> ~ REOUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ORPHANAGE IN REDDING (A-050-060) Beverly P. Harrison presented a letter to the City Council requesting establishment of a multi-cultural orphanage in the City of Redding. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER (W-030) Betty Doty requested consideration of an ordinance regarding safe drinking water which would prohibit adding anything to the City's drinking water not approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). I The following speakers expressed opposition to the addition of fluoride and other non FDA approved chemicals to the City's water supply which they believe are unsafe, citing numerous health concerns and the right to oppose being medicated against their will: Michael Czehstowski, Eric Berg, Al Thompson, Rayo la Pratt, T orri Pratt, Terry McCormick, Donnell Ewert, Todd Royse, Phoebe Natina, Fulton Doty, Dorothy Homer, Dorathy Montonye, 11/6/2001 231 Robert Nelson, Ron Largent, Frank Campanale, Suzanne Donachie, Gloria Loyd, Lisa Janeway, Dr. Randall Boyer, and Roberta Winthrow. Jon Ebeling, Professor of Economic Development and Political Science at Chico State University, presented preliminary results of a survey performed at the request and expense of the Shasta County Health Task Force regarding fluoride which indicated a 66% approval rating of 500 persons polled in support of fluoridated water. ..: ~ Cynthia Ott voiced approval of fluoride in the water system. I Marta McKenzie, of the Shasta County Health Task Force, thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their concerted efforts during recent potential Anthrax incidents. She applauded their participation at meetings to organize criteria for testing and providing safety for the citizens of Redding. She also voiced continued approval of fluoridation of the City's water system. , ... , .. APPROVED --: ~ ~ . ~ ~ ~ t 1 l. <; ~ 1 -t' ~ ~ ( 1 1 \ i 11 ! J; I PLACER STREET/PLEASANT STREET INTERSECTION SAFETY CONCERN (T -080- 300) Melissa Sexton, a student at Shasta College, advised that she is participating in a class project which requires students to locate a local problem and provide a solution. She identified the intersection of Placer and Pleasant Streets as being a safety concern due to restricted visibility caused by vehicles parked in the area and suggested that a four-way stop would provide safer conditions. City Manager Warren suggested that she contact Development Services Director Hamilton at the conclusion of the meeting, indicating that he may agree to address her class and discuss the intersection. Mr. Warren added that the City is in the process of designing traffic signals for the intersection. Council Member Cibula also offered assistance. I ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:20 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the meeting adjourned. 'i { .r j 1 1 1 < l it. ... 1 1 { 1 i ~ , I ~ 1 . 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