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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
January 17, 2012 6:00 p.m.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dick Dickerson with the following Council Members
present: Rick Bosetti, Patrick Jones, Missy McA~hur, and Francie Sullivan.
Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City
Manager/Electric Utility Director Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane,
Development Services Director Bill Nagel, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant
Sharlene Tipton. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in attendance:
Personnel Director Sheri DeMaagd, City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Support Services Director
Rod Dinger, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman, Community Services Director Kimberly Niemer, Police
Chief Robert Paoletti, and Finance Director Steve Strong.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Police Chief Paoletti.
The Invocation was offered by Patricia Heinsohn.
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PRESENTATIONS
2A. Northern Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan - Gerry Cupp,
Shasta County Technical Advisory Committee
[S-010]
Gerry Cupp, Shasta County Technical Advis~ry Committee, provided a PowerPoint
presentation relative to the community outreach and development of the Northern
Sacramento Valley Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IR WM). He noted that
IR WM involves multiple agencies, stakeholders, tribes, individuals and groups to address
water-related issues and offer solutions which can provide multiple benefits to the region.
Mr. Cupp explained that the six counties of the Northern Sacramento Valley have been
working together for more than 10 years and are committed to developing a valley-wide
IRWM by September 2013.
Gary Cadd and John Dixon spoke in opposition of the Shasta County Supervisors sitting
as the Shasta County Water Agency's (SCW A) Board of Directors (Board) and opined
that representation by the cities of Redding, Shasta Lake, and Anderson, should be
included on the SCW A's Board for transparency purposes.
City Manager Starman noted that Mr. Cadd and Mr. Dixon are referring to the SCW A
Board and that Mr. Cupp is referring to a different agency, the Northern Sacramento
IRWM.
Peter Scales spoke in opposition of the SCW A being controlled by Shasta County's
Public Works Department and opined that more dams should be built.
Patricia Heinsohn questioned the need for the IR WM.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
[ A-050-060]
George Clarke spoke relative to the need for government employee pension reform
[A -050-060/P-150-150]
Kelly Salinas and James F. Hamilton spoke relative to Council Policy No. 209 - Volunteers and
requested that the Council consider utilization of volunteer citizen patrols at the next Council
meeting.
[M -020/^ A -050-060]
James Benno spoke relative to the need for safe access to medical marijuana and presented recall
notices to Council Members Bosetti, Jones, and Sullivan.
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[M-020]
Peter Scales spoke against medical marijuana.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each report
to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference: .
4.(b). Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
[A-050-l00-500] I
It is the recommendation ofthe Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts
Payable Register No. 12, for the period of December 16, 2011, through December 29,
2011, for a total of $15,656,916.83, for check numbers 898916 through 899180,
inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 8462 through 8502, inclusive, and Wire Transfer
numbers 3736 through 3766, inclusive; Accounts Payable Register No. 13, for the period
of January 3, 2012, through January 12, 2012, for a total of $5,167,341.94, for check
numbers 899181 through 899505, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 8503 through 8537,
inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 3767 through 3780, inclusive; Payroll Register No.
13, for the period December 11,2011, through December 24,2011, in the amount of
$2,778,849.75, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 316071 through 316829,
inclusive, and check numbers 550594 through 550645, inclusive; and Payroll Register
No. 14, for the period December 25,2011, through January 7,2012, in the amount of
$2,668,933.57, for electronic deposit transaction numbers 316875 through 317661,
inclusive, and check numbers 550662 through 550717, inclusive.
SUMMARY TOTAL: $26,272,042.09
4.(c). Treasurer's Report - November 2011
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the
Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2011.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $152,214,334.55 I
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $205,993,722.13
4.(d). ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - November 2011 .
[F-205-095-650]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the
ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for November 2011.
4.(e). Ordinance - Amending Title 7 (Animals) and Chapter 7.12 (Dogs)
[C-11 0-1 00/ A-130-150]
It is the recommendation of the Assistant to the City Manager Greg Clark that the City
Council adopt Ordinance No. 2011-2482, an ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Redding amending Title 7 (Animals) Chapter 7.12 (Dogs) by amending Section
7.12.030 and repealing Section 7.12.070 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to
licensing of dogs.
4.2(a). Third Amendment to Water and Wastewater Service Fee Agreement (C-3386) - Redding
Rancheria
[W -020-500/W -030-500]
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
Third Amendment to the Water and Wastewater Service Fee Agreement (C-3386) with
Redding Rancheria to extend the term for six months to July 15,2012.
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4.3(a). Authorization of Service - Construction Engineering Services, Benton Airpark
[A-090-020]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve
Authorization of Service No. 12-01 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. for construction engineering
services for Phase III ofthe Runway Safety Area Improvement Project at Benton Airpark
(C-5534), and will be compensated on a time-and-expense basis in an amount not-to-
. exceed $17,600.
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4.3(b). Purchase and Sale Agreement - City's Purchase of363 7 Thunderbird Drive from Daniel
and Trudy Pellizzari; and
Resolution - approving the 11 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2011-111
appropriating funds for the acquisition of property at the Redding Municipal Airport for
Fiscal Year 2011-12
[C-070-010/B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve
the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Daniel and Trudy Pellizzari for the City's
purchase of363 7 Thunderbird Drive in the Redding Municipal Airport Business Park in
the total amount of$89,483.40 ($88,883.40 plus one-half closing costs, appro x $600, to
be paid by the Airport); and adopt Resolution No. 2012-002, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 111h Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2011-111 appropriating $89,490 for the acquisition of property
at the Municipal Airport for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
4.3( c). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4445, three diesel powered high side dump regenerative
air municipal street sweepers; and
Sale of Surplus Equipment - Solid Waste Roads and Sweeping Division
[B-050-1 00/B-050-1 00-700/S-060-775]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council: 1) reject
the lowest bid from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. as non-responsive; 2) award
Bid Schedule No. 4445, for three diesel powered high side dump regenerative air
municipal street sweepers, to GCS Environmental Equipment Services, Inc. in the
amount of$707, 486.42; and 3) authorize, the sale of Fleet Numbers 01798, 01799, and
01801 from the City's Solid Waste Roads and Sweeping Division as surplus equipment
with the proceeds being deposited into the Solid Waste Utility's Rolling Stock Fund.
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4.3(d). Purchase of Automated Side-Loader - Solid Waste Utility
[B-050-100/S-020]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve
bypassing the competitive bid process and authorize the Mayor to approve the purchase
of a replacement automated side-loader for Fleet Number 02119 (SL350), that was lost
to a fire, in the amount of $242, 116, $100,000 of which will be paid by the City's Risk
Management fund due to the loss being an accident; and authorize the sale ofSL350 as
surplus equipment and deposit the proceeds into the Solid Waste Utility's Rolling Stock
Fund.
4.5(a). Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4406 (Job No. 4004), Transmission Tower
Foundations for the Eureka Way-Sulphur Creek Reconductoring Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the Transmission Tower Foundations for the Eureka
Way-Sulphur Creek Reconductoring Project, Bid Schedule No. 4406 (Job No. 4004),
performed by Outback DVBE, as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to
file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was
$162,752.23.
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4.5(b). Notice of Completion - Bid Bid Schedule No. 4412 (Job No. 4012), REU Substation Re-
Roofing Project
[B-050-020/E-090-140]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the REU Substation Re-Roofing Project, Bid Schedule
No. 4412 (Job No. 4012), performed by Wait Roofing & Seamless Gutter, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with
the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $55,935.95
4.5(c). Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report - November 2011
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept
Redding Electric Utility's (REU) Monthly Financial Report for November 2011. Billed
retail revenue through November was $1,722,650 (3.5%) below projections for the five-
month period and total wholesale sales were $8,069,851 (57.6%) above projections.
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Overall, operating revenue through November came in $6,364,819 (10.0%) above plan.
The combined costs for generation, purchases from theW estern Area Power
Administration, contracts, and the spot market were $2,424,180 (5.8%) above budget
projections through November 2011. Total operating expenses through November were
$2,192,739 (18%) below budget. REU's net operating results for the first five months of
the fiscal year are positive and are $6,133,378 better than budget projections. Debt
service expense to-date total $5,772,567. Capital expenditures through November were
$1,053,821 forrevenue-funded projects and $907,214 for bond-funded projects. REU's
unrestricted cash balance at the end of November was $35.1 million.
4.5(d). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4454, Electric Utility Trench aud Excavation I
[B-050-100]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council award Bid
Schedule No. 4454, for furnishing electric utility trench and excavation work at the bid
unit prices as needed during the period January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012, to
Gilmore Construction and Development in the amount of $429,280; and authorize the
Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award for one year at the same prices, terms, and
conditions, if deemed prudent and mutually agreeable to Gilmore Construction and
Development.
4.1 O(a).General Fund Monthly Financial Report - November 2011
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation ofthe Finance Director that the City Council accept the General
Fund Monthly Financial Report for November 2011. Total revenue to-date is
$17 million or $153,330 (0.9%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at
month-end, excluding encumbrances, total $25,814,621, or $2,427,287 (8.6%) under
staffs projection. Encumbrances total $1,417,598.
4.10(b).Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2010-11
[F-205-150-075]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the I
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.
4.11(a). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4441 (Job No. 2372), Traffic Signal Installation at the
Intersection of Court Street and 11 th Street; and
Resolution - Prohibiting Parking on Certain Designated Areas
[B-050-020/T -080-700/P-030-250]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4441 (Job No. 2372), for traffic signal installation at the intersection
of Court Street and 11 th Street, to Gilmore Construction, in the amount of$252,947.80;
(2) approve an additional $45,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees
and to obtain outside services for material testing; (3) approve $30,000 to provide
construction contingency funding; and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve
additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency
amounts up to a total of$l 0,000, for a total of$337,947.80; and (5) adopt Resolution No.
2012-003, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding prohibiting parking on
certain designated areas pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section 11.24.040.
4.11(b).Resolution - adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring
Program and approving the Placer Street Improvement Project
[S-070-100]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director to adopt Resolution No. 2012-
004, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program and approving the Placer
Street Improvement Project.
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4.11(c). Fourth Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-4672) - PB
Americas, Inc.
[S-070-050-050]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) approve
an amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-4672) with PB
Americas, Inc. related to Bid Schedule No. 3987, Cypress Avenue Bridge Replacement
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Project, to increase the budget by $150,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the same;
(2) authorize the City Manager to approve additional contract amendments up to
$100,000; and (3) approve the use of the balance of construction contingency funding for
claims resolution and related construction management services, outside legal counsel,
and staff resources.
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4.11(d).Mitigation Fee Act Report Update - Fiscal Year 2010-11; and
Resolution - making findings concerning unexpended funds in the City's Impact Fee
Program
[F-205-600]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
Mitigation Fee Act Report Update - Fiscal Year 2010-11, an accounting of development
fees, and adopt Resolution No. 2012-005, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding making findings concerning funds in the Ci ty of Redding' s Impact Fee Pro gram.
4.11 (e ).Laboratory Services - Analysis of drinking water, surface water, wastewater,
groundwater, sludge, and landfill leachate
[B-050-1 OO/W -030/W -010]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council approve a
deviation from the Request for Proposal process detailed in Council Policy 1501 and
authorize staff to negotiate contract pricing, the Mayor to enter into a one-year contract
with Basic Laboratory Services of Red ding to perform analytical services for various City
of Redding departments, and the City Manager to approve any contract amendments to
adjust the type or quantity of analyses or services in the approximate amount of$150,000
per year.
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4.11 (h).Notice of Completion - Bid- Schedule No. 4322 (Job Nos. 2229/2364), Oasis Road
Interchange Project, Phase I
[B-050-020/G-030-110]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the Oasis Road Interchange Project, Phase I, Bid
Schedule No. 4322 (Job Nos. 2229/2364), performed by J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., as
satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with
the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $3,844,663.57.
4.11(i).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4373 (Job No. 2358), Shasta View Drive/Old
Alturas Road Roundabout Project
[B-050-020/S-070-1 00- 700]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the Shasta View Drive/Old Alturas Road Roundabout
Project, Bid Schedule No. 4373 (Job No. 2358), performed by Sierra National
Construction, as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $1,986,777.91
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4.11U).Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4417 (Job No. 2388), Jenny Creek Sewer
Upstream Replacement Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract for the Jenny Creek Sewer Upstream Replacement Project,
Bid Schedule No. 4417 (Job No. 2388), performed by Sunrise Excavating and Paving,
as satisfactorily complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion
with the Shasta County Recorder. Final cost was $236,091.08
4.11(k).Cooperative Agreement - Caltrans - Hawley Road Intersection Improvement Project
[S-050-1 OO/S-070-1 00]
It is the recommendation ofthe Public Works Director that the City Council authorize
the Mayor to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans that enables the City to
receive additional funding for the intersection improvements at Hawley Road/Chum
Creek Road and State Route 299.
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4.11 (1). Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4416 (Job No. 8652-89), Martin Luther King, Jr.
Building Reroof Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council: (1) award
Bid Schedule No. 4416 (Job No. 8652-89), for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Building
Reroof Project, for replacement of damaged roof sheathing, repair of damaged roof
framing and fascia, installation of scuppers and downspouts, and application of
approximately 7,300 square feet of elastomeric roof-coating system, to Harbert Roofing,
Inc. in the amount of $27,720; (2) approve an additional $2,500 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees and obtain outside services for material testing; and I
(3) approve $2,500 to provide contingency funding; for a total of$32,720.
4.15(a).Property and Boiler & Machinery Insurance Policy - Redding Power Plant
[R-100-375-200/E-120-150]
It is the recommendation of Risk Manager Chris Carmona that the City Council accept
the quotation from Liberty Mutual International for a one-year contract to provide
property and boiler-machinery insurance coverage for the Redding Power Plant through
February 8,2013, in the amount of$252,462.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Coundl Member
McArthur, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Resolution Nos. 2012-002 through 2012-005 are on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
Ordinance No. 2011-2482 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS. PETITIONS. AND PROTESTS
6.1 PUBLIC HEARING - Capital Improvement Plan for 2011-12 to 2016-17; and
RESOLUTION - Adopting the Capital Improvement Plan for 2011-12 to 2016-17
[B-130-010]
Public Works Director Crane summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
January 5, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City
Council hold a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution adopting the Capital Improvement
Plan for 2011-12 to 2016-17.
At the hour of 6:55 p.m., Mayor Dickerson opened the public hearing to consider the
proposed resolution.
The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public hearing
No protests were received.
Mayor Dickerson determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Sullivan, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-006, a resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding adopting the Redding Capital Improvement Plan for 2011-12 to
2016-17.
The Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Council Members: Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, and Dickerson
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
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Resolution No. 2012-006 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENTS
7.1 Mayor's Appointment - Administrative Hearings Board
[B-080-005]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
January 4, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed Mayor Dickerson's
recommendation that the City Council appoint Ben Hanna to the Administrative Hearings
Board to serve a four-year term from February 1,2012, to February 1, 2016.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council
Member Bosetti, to appoint Ben Hanna to the Administrative Hearings Board to serve
a four-year term from February 1, 2012, to February 1, 2016. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS.
BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Statement on Auditing Standards and Single Audit Reports - fiscal year ended
June 30, 2011
[F-205-150-075]
City Manager Starman highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
January 10, 2012, and recommended that the City Council accept the Statement on
Auditing Standards 114 Letter to the City Council and the Single Audit Reports for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded Council Member
Sullivan; to accept the Statement on Auditing Standards 114 Letter to the City Council
and the Single Audit Reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9C. City Council Liaison Assignments - Calendar Year 2012
[B-080-650/ A -050-060]
Mayor Dickerson highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
January 5,2012, incorporated herein by reference, providing the City Council with the
updated list of Departmental, Commission, Committee, and Agency liaison assignments.
No action was necessary on this informational item.
9 .1 (a) Purchase and Sale Agreement - Clarity Entertainment Inc. relative to Lots 12, 13, 14, and
15 in Stillwater Business Park
[C-070-200/E-050-500]
Economic Development Liasion Patrick Keener highlighted the Report to City Council
(staff report) dated January 3, 2012, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended
that the City Council approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Clarity Entertainment
Inc. for Lots 12 (partial), 13, 14, and 15 totaling 77.40 acres in Stillwater Business Park.
A Council discussion ensued.
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, ' Chris Foxworthy spoke on behalf of Clarity Entertainment Inc., and' expressed its
excitement to move to the North State and noted its commitment to making the major
movie, animation, and school of the arts facility a success.
. A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Clarity Entertainment Inc. for
Lots 12 (partial), 13, 14, and 15 totaling 77.40 acres in Stillwater Business Park in the
amount of $6,150,656. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[A-050-060/P-150-150]
At Council Member McArthur's suggestion, the majority of the Council indicated interest in
'discussing Citizen Patrols with Police Chief Paoletti.
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[A-050-060/P-lOO-230]
At Council Member Jones' suggestion, the majority of the Council indicated interest in
discussing voluntarily relinquishing Council Member retirement benefits.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 7:55 p.m., Mayor Dickerson announced that Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of8:04 p.m., Mayor Dickerson reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session and
reported that in reference to:
l2A. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
1) Citizens for Fair REU Rates, Michael Schmitz, Shirlyn Pappas, Fee Fighter LLC
v. The City of Redding and the City Council ofthe City of Redding,
Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 171377
2) Fee Fighter LLC, Citizens for Fair REU Rates, Michael Schmitz, Shirlyn Pappas
v. The City of Redding and the City Council of the City of Redding,
Shasta County Superior Court Case No. 172960
[L-I00]
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The City Council took no reportable action.
12B. Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation
One (1) case
[L-I00]
APPROVED:
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