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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
March 5, 2002, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Bob Belongie, KQMS radio.
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The Invocation was offered by Pastor Bob Gillis, First Baptist Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kight with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Development Services Director Hamilton, Fire
Chief Gunsauls, Administrative Services Director Bachman, City Clerk Strohmayer,
Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 19, 2002, and Special Meetings of
February 19,2002.
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check numbers 297987 through
2983~5 inclusive, in the amount of $4,245,047.16, for the period of February 15, 2002,
through February 28,2002; Wire Transfers for the period of February 16, 2002, through
February 28,2002, in the amount of$7,021,497.62; and Payroll Register No. 17, electronic
deposit transaction numbers 103788 through 104424 and check numbers 487320 through
487589 inclusive, in the amount of $1,667,945.28, for the period of February 3, 2002,
through February 16,2002, be approved.
TOTAL: $12,934,490.06
Treasurer's Report - January 2002
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$116,411,823.67
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$164,945,564.90
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 January 2002 be accepted.
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Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
. (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 January 2002. Retail power sales revenue is
3.2%, or $1 ,463,364 below projections and wholesale power sales through January are 29.5%
or $9,604,163 below projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is $22,935,384 or
22.3% ($6,590,929) below projections. The total cost of electricity through January 2002
is $3,999,382 or8.1 % below projections. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation,
and amortization is $14,100,895. The current outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction
Program is $64.6 million.
Lease Agreement - Senior Citizens Club of Shasta County, Inc.
(C-070-100 & C-050-700)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
a lease agreement with the Senior Citizens Club of Shasta County, Inc. (SCC) for a term of
55 years from March 1,2002, to February 28,2057, for the Senior Citizens Facility located
at 2290 Benton Drive. The annual rent will be $1.00.
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Grant Application - California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Department
(G-I00-170 & P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize submission
of a grant application to the California Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Department up to
$100,000 for enforcement activities targeting underage drinking, ensuring that businesses
selling alcoholic beverages are diligent in preventing sales to underage persons, and
providing education to schools and businesses regarding the dangers associated with alcohol
consumption.
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Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for January 2002. Total r~ve:t;lue to date is
($28.1 million) or $1,788,800 (6.8%) above staff's. cash flow projection. Expenditures to
date, excluding encumbrances, total $26,595,719 or $1 ,294, 124 (4.7%) below staff s original
cash flow projection. Encumbrances total $2,008,691.
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Approve Final Map - Pacific Heights Subdivision, Unit 3, Phase 1 (S-5-97)
(S-101-041)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the final map for Pacific Heights Subdivision, Unit 3, Phase 1 (S-5-97) developed by
Redding Properties, L.P., located on the east side of Shasta View Drive and north of Rancho
Road, instruct the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder, and authorize
the Mayor to sign the subdivision agreement.
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Resolution - Amending Resolution No. 96-188, Increasing the amount of the Spay/Neuter
Voucher
(A-130-100)
11 is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 2002-40 be adopted, a
resolution of the City C01Jl1cil of the City of Redding amending Resolution No. 96-188,
Spay/Neuter Assistance Program, eliminating the specified $20 amount of spay/neuter
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vouchers and a~t,horizing staff to provide spay/neuter vouchers in an amount proportionate
to available funding.
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Storm Drain Improvements - Placer Street
(S-060 & B-130-010)
It. is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve
$210,000 in the Storm Drain Utility's Capital Outlay budget for replacement of a deteriorated
storm drain pipe on Placer Street between Highland Avenue and Mesa Street, adding this
project to the City's Capital Improvement Program as a Capital Outlay for 2002-03.
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Redding Rotary Club Installation of Storm Drain Curb Markers
(S-060-150-120)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff
to work with the Redding Rotary Club to install approximately 350 storm drain curb markers
on various catch basin inlets in the Country Heights Subdivision area with the City
contributing $1,000 and Redding Rotary contributing $500. The area drains to Canyon Creek
which drains into the Sacramento River.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for mixed glass recycling
(B-130-070 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2002-41 be
adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
41 st amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $5,000 in Fiscal Year
2001-02 and $11,000 in Fiscal Year 2002-03 for mixed glass recycling; and authorizing staff
to ship the mixed use glass to Strategic Materials in Sacramento.
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Resolution - Appropriating funds for unanticipated overtime costs in the Solid Waste Utility
(B-130-070/P-I00-120/ A-050-150-325)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2002-42 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
40th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $39,200 in Fiscal
Year 2001-02 and $20,000 in Fiscal Year 2002-03 for unanticipated overtime costs in the
Solid Waste Utility due to increased work volume, employee illness and injury, Martin
Luther King Jr. Day legal holiday, and increased drop-box collections.
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Resolution - Appropriating funds for litter abatement temporary upgrades in Solid Waste
(B-130-070 &. A-030-040) .. .,
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2002-43 be
adopted; a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
420d amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $15,100 in Fiscal
Year 2001-02 and $26,400 in Fiscal year 2002-03 for litter abatement temporary upgrades
in Solid Waste, substituting Solid Waste Truck Drive I for budget approved Solid Waste
Worker due to the success of the litter abatement program and the need to remove heavy
items such as refrigerators and other appliances.
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Authorize Bid - Buckeye 4 Million Gallon Reservoir; and
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan - Airport Road Water Line
(W-030-450 & W-030-725)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff
to proceed with the bidding process in early Spring 2002, with construction commencing
prior to Summer 2002, of the Buckeye 4 Million Gallon Reservoir (engineer's estimate
$1,800,000), and the Airport Road 24-inch Water Transmission Main (engineer's estimate
$2,071,000) projects to meet current and future water system demands.
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It is further recommended that the City Council approve the Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Plan for the Airport Road Waterline Project.
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Refund of Service Charges - Wastewater service charges
(U-500 & W-020-590)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize a
refund of $1,888.17 in wastewater service charges to Ms. Amelia Weber for services billed
in error for 2562 Old Eureka Way from January 1992 to July 2001. During rehabilitation
work, it was discovered that 2562 Old Eureka Way paid for City sewer services from January
1971 to July 2001 but was not connected to City sewers. Customer Service refunded fees
paid from January 1971 to December 1991; however, State law requires that the City Council
approve a refund for the time period of January 1992 to July 2001.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2002-40, 2002-41,2002-42, and 2002-43 are on file in the Office ofthe City
Clerk.
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ORAL UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS
Northeast Fire Station
( A-0'50-080 & P-050-700-600)
Fire ChiefGunsauls advised that in development of the Public Safety Master Plan, statistics
for response to fires indicated a critical need for a new fire station in the northeast quadrant
of the City. He stated that currently there are no provisions for funding a new fire station;
however, to provide better emergency response fire services throughout the northeast area,
two options were developed.
In developing the options, Chief Gunsauls stated that it was necessary to consider various
agencies' standards, some requiring compliance. Those agencies include the U.S. Fire
Administration (USF A) Fire-Flow Table, Insurance Service Office (ISO), International City
Manager Association (ICMA), National Fire Protection Association (NFP A), Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the City's General Plan. In addition to
required standards, he stated goals of the two options are to minimize life risks, property loss,
meet expectations for service, provide emergency response within five minutes, and meet
specific fire flow requirements within ten minutes in 80% of the City, and provide the best
medical response to all residents of the City. He stated that a cause for concern is a response
time in excess of 14 minutes to some outlying areas, although for most areas of the City
response is just over six minutes.
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Chief Gunsauls outlined th~ options as follows:
Option A
1. Build and staff a new station (Station 8) in the northeast quadrant of the City.
2. Provide ten ~ompanies.
3. Provide eight stations.
4. Increase staffing with two additional firefighters for a total of24 firefighters on duty.
5. F our of th~ ten engines would have three persons manning the engine (which is
significantly more productive than the current two-person engines).
The annual cost would be $438,580, not including the cost of a new facility or additional I
equipment necessary to man an additional station. He pointe~ out that the down side of
Option A creates increased costs for equipment, personnel, and facilities which would have
a substantial impact on the current Budget.
Option B
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Implementation in three phases, with a smaller immediate impact on the budget.
Phase 1
a. Addition of one firefighter at Station 5 (955 Hartnell Avenue) at an annual
cost of$25,000 for a total of23 on duty.
b. Reduction of the Seasonal Employee Program.
Phase 2
a. Addition of one more firefighter at Station 1 (1313 Shasta Street), at an
annual cost of $75,000
b. Further reductions to the Seasonal Employee Program.
Final Phase
a. Addit,ion of one more firefighter at Station 2 (3491 Placer Street).
b. R~location ofStatioQ. 3 (2225 Canyon Creek Road) to Churn Creek Road and
College View Drive.
c. Seven of nine engines would be three-person.
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Chief Gunsauls summarized that Option a produces higher compliance with standards,
utilizes c()nversion of assets rather than purchase, costs would be incremental, retention of
seven stations and nine companies, personnel increases to 25 on duty, and seven of nine
engines would be manned by three persons at a final cost of $464,125 annually. The
negative for this option is a minor increase in response time in some areas of Country
Heights which may possibly be negated by a western connection of Placer Street into the
Country Heights Supdivision planned by the developer. He opined that this option fits within
the City's 1 0- Year Plan, uses only existing resources identifiable within the 1 0- Year Plan,
and does not create a deficit.
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Fire Chief Gunsauls recommended that the City Council select Option B as the most optimal
and economical plan to provide the best response time to most areas in the City and the
gre~test complement of on-duty firefighters with the least initial impact to the Budget.
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City Manager Warren indicat.ed that the Public Safety Master Plan, when presented, will
commit $200,000 for equipment needed by the Fire Department. He concurred that Option
B is preferreci because it conforms to the City's 1 0- Year Plan and comes closer to fulfilling
needs in the northeast area. Option B is also designed to maximize personnel and apparatus.
Council Member McGeorge supported a fire station in the northeast area of the City as
outlined in Option B due to the increase in three-person engines. He suggested staff explore
innovative ways to build a new fire station that would reduce construction and labor costs.
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Council Members Stegall, Pohlmeyer, and Cibula thanked the Fire Chief for the presentation
and expressed support for Option B because it reduced response time to five minutes in 80%
of the City and created more three-person engines. Council Member Stegall urged
community education regarding the nece~sity to move Station 3 to the proposed Station 8
location.
Ray Campuzano, R~dding resident and fire services retiree, expressed support for Option B
bec~use it increased the number of three-person engines. He opined that although Redding
is currently a Class 3 Fire Department, it could easily slip to Class 4, increasing fire
insurance premiums to the entire City. According to Mr. Campuzano, most property owners
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would rather pay taxes for a more efficient fire department than higher fire insurance
premiums. He suggested utilizing mobile home type fire stations in lieu of costly
construction.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to prepare a more definitive plan
utilizing Option B relative to a northeast fire station.
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Redding Aquatic Center
(A-050-080 & P-050-700-600)
Administrative Director Bachman presented an update ofthe Aquatic Center Project (Plunge)
reporting that Dale Construction is grading the Plunge location and their sub-contractor,
Western Water Features, is ~xpected to begin work next week. He advised that deductive
change order negotiations with Dale Construction are going well and a finalized list of
changes including a financing plan will be presented to Council in four to six weeks.
Mr. Bachman noted that the swim clubs are continuing fund raising efforts with positive
results. He added that Redding Rancheria will sponsor an exhibit honoring local native
Americans atthe Aquatic Center change house.
No action was taken on this informational item.
Sports Complex
(A-050-080 & P-050-600-200) ,
Assistant City Manager Perry presented an update on the Sports Park Complex Project
advising that design work is continuing, building plans are approximately 50% complete, and
site plans are 25% complete. He noted that the building design contract was amended to
delete a free-standing concession building and adding a concession stand/restroom to the
vinyl pavilion building.
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Mr. Perry reported that Use Permit UP-42~01 was approved February 27, 2002, by the
Planning Commission and applications for additional permits have been submitted to the
California Department of Fisl1 and Game, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
Mr. Perry summarized other work including as tree removal, preparation of easement
descriptions for the sewer line extension, and discussions with Big League Dreams regarding
'soccer field maintenance. He added that the City's offer to purchase property for a second
access from Ms. LeDuff was accepted and the transaction is in escrow.
Mr. Perry related that design work for two traffic signals has begun and staff has met with
Caltrans regarding an additional signal at Airport Road and the eastbo,und Highway 44
offramp. Caltrans proposed a $400,000 project with the City providing $270,000 and
Caltrans providing $130,000.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Perry advised that the County of Shasta has been
contacted regarding bike lanes on Old Oregon Trail, but there has been no response to date.
No action was taken on this informational item.
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LOCATION OF A NEW CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY
(L-050)
City Manager Warren presented two alternatives for City Council consideration regarding
a location for the new library. He recalled that at the regular City Council meeting of
February 19,2002, staff presented the alternative location of the tennis courts at South City
Park for the library. He noted that the City Council directed staff to provide more
information regarding placement of the building and tennis courts as well as replacement
costs for the tennis courts, which Council preferred be relocated in the same area.
Mr. Warren outlined pros and cons for the proposed site at the former Fire Administration
Building. The site would allow removal of some existing buildings, many of which are
unsightly, and grant funds would pay two-thirds of the cost for demolition. Additionally, the
library would front on Parkview A venue, which could invigorate redevelopment in the area.
However, he recalled that concerns were expressed regarding the lack of adequate parking
and landscaping area as well as the possible removal of the North Valley Art League building
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and many trees, had been the impetus to prompt staff and the architects to look for an
alternate location. He added that much needed repair of the tennis courts in their existing
location will be approximately $100,000.
Mr. Warren related that if all anticipated funding did not materialize, a smaller library
(55,000 square feet instead of80,000 square feet) might be designed, and issues such as lack
of parking and landscaping would be negated.
Mr. Warren recounted the pros alld cons of the proposed tennis courts site for the new library
at South City Park, noting that an initial review indicated potential cost savings with reuse
of existing parking, construction ofless new parking, retention ofthe children's playground,
and less demolition of exis~ing buildings (saving two buildings and the North Valley Art
League). However, upon further study, the cost to relocate the tennis courts within South
City Park will range from $175,000 to $400,000, dependent upon amenities, and will
necessitate removal of some trees. He recalled that residents of the area were reluctant to
have a library in the area at the cost of their historic park.
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Mr. Warren advised that the County of Shasta, New Library Now!, and the Parkview
Neighborhood Committee expressed no concerns or site preference for the library.
Mr. Warrell recommended that the City Council approve donation of the former Fire
Administration Building site for the purpose of seeking, with the County of Shasta, a state
grant and, if successful, construction of a public library a,t that location, because it is less
expensive and less controversial.
Rick D'Mato, Architect for LP A, Inc., presented a progress update in design ofthe library.
He provided a Powerpoint presentation regarding two public workshops held to receive
public input and critique design concepts. He stated that the images most favored by
residents were light, windows, transparency, and warmth. He advised that either site was
acceptable and during the wpr1,<shops public preference was divided evenly.
In response to Council Member Stegall regarding acceptability of either site, Mr. D'Mato
explained that there were advantages to the tennis court site not found on the former Fire
Administration Building site, such as lack of space around the building and lack of exterior
opportunities afforded by the tennis court site. He r,ecommended that with a restricted
budget, more consideration be given to funding the interior of a building, its supplies and
furnishings, rather than a building site.
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Council Member Cibula requested that the architectural design for the library be compatible
with the architecture of the Civic Center in order to create uniformity of design within the
campus area. He opined that it would seem more consistent to eliminate some of the older
buildings and supported the former Fire Administration Building site.
Marj Cantrell, Redding resident, expressed opposition to losing any area within South City
Park. She also urged Council to consider room for growth in the library design and felt more
time was necessary to determine a proper site.
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. D'Mato advised that primary access to the
library would be on Parkview Avenue regardless of which site is ultimately chosen.
Council Member McGeorge recalled a commitment to the Civic Center Design Committee
to not favor Cypress A venue over Parkview Avenue in development of the Civic Center
Campus and believed the former Fire Administration site would better meet that
commitment.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
approving donation of the land at the former Fire Administration Building site located on
Parkview Avenue as the designated building site for construction of a new public library to
fulfill requirements for application, with the County of Shasta, of a state grant to partially
fund the project. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Council Member Cibula asked that when trees ro;e removed for construction, adequate
replacements be planted.
ORDINANCE - Repeal Redding Municipal Code Section 2.60-Senior Citizens Facility
Advisory Commission
(B-080-450)
City Clerk Strohmayer provided an overview of the Report to Council dated February 25,
2002, recalling that in 1970 the Soroptimist Club of Redding (Soroptimist) completed
construction of a senior citizens' clubhouse on City-owned property located on Benton
Drive. The building was dedicated and conveyed to the City on the condition that the Senior
Citizens Facility Advisory Commission (Commission) be formed to make recommendations
to the City Council relative to the formulation of policies for the operation of the facility in
compliance with the terms and conditions of the dedication and conveyance.
City Clerk Strohmayer explained that the Commission has been dormant for approximately
two years due to ongoing vacancies, excessive lack of quorums, and the practice by the
Senior Citizen's Club of electing new officers annually and designating those officers to
serve on the Commission without appointment by the City Council (Council appointments
are for two years).
City Clerk Strohmayer recommended that the City Council approve sunsetting the Senior
Citizens Facility Advisory Commission; endorse the proposed amendment to the SCC
Bylaws with the following changes: 1) that the SCC will assume the responsibility of the
former commission as a committee under its jurisdiction which in turn eliminates the City
Council from appointing members; 2) the new SCC committee will conduct quarterly
instead ofbi-monthly meetings; and 3) the wording under membership will be modified to
read: "two members of the Senior Citizen's Club of Shasta County, to be designated by that
Club"; and offer the ordinance for first reading and waive the full reading. She added that
the Soroptimist Club and the Senior Citizen's Club have approved the proposal
Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2292 for first reading, an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Redding Municipal Code Section 2.60, the
Senior Citizens Facility Advisory Commission.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
approving sunset of the Senior Citizens Facility Advisory Commission; endorsing the
creation of a new committee under the umbrella of the Senior Citizens' Club of Shasta
County (SCC) entitled Senior Citizens Facility Advisory Committee and endorsing the
proposed amendment to the SCC Bylaws as herein above described; and that the full reading
of Ordinance No. 2292 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Kight
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None'
Ordinance No. 2292 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8 :25 p.m., Mayor Kight declared the meeting
adjourned.
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