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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California .
May 6,2003, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Community Services Director Niemer.
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A moment of silence was observed in lieu of an invocation.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cibula with the following Council Members
present: Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Electric Utility Director Feider, Administrative
Services Director Bachman, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Secretary Stribley.
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of April 15, 2003
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 20, check numbers 806505 through
807009 inclusive, in the amount of$7,384,432.15, for the period of April 15, 2003, through
Apri130, 2003; Wire Transfers for the period of April 1, 2003, through April 30, 2003, in
the amount of$2, 715,640.10; Payroll Register No. 21, electronic deposit transaction numbers
124040 through 124720 and check numbers 503989 through 504215 inclusive, in the amount
of $1,894,866.59, for the period of March 30, 2003, through April 12, 2003; and Payroll
Register No. 22, electronic deposit transaction numbers 124737 through 125415 and check
numbers 504258 through 504476 inclusive, in the amount of$I,805,029.43, for the period
of April 13 ,2003, through April 26, 2003, be approved.
TOTAL: $13,799,968.27
Treasurer's Report - March 2003
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$130,580,589.57
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$181,383,946.89
ACR133 RqJort and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report
and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for March 2003 be accepted.
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Lease Agreement Renewal- McConnell Foundation
(C-070-100)
It is the recommendation ofthe Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute a lease renewal with the McConnell Foundation (Foundation) for one acre
of City-owned land adjacent the Lake Redding Golf Course for golf purposes in the amount
of$1O per year for a term often years from April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2013.
Resolution - Authorizing the Redding Redevelopment Agency sale of property
(R-030-100-033)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2003-63 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Redding
Redevelopment Agency (Agency) to sell real property located at 2948 Leland Avenue
pursuant to Section 33433(c) of the Health and Safety Code for the purpose of developing
a low- or moderate-income single family residential home. The Agency will hold a public
hearing prior to sale of said property and a report will be submitted to the City Council at the
end of the fiscal year.
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Assignment .of Funds - 20.0.3 Single-Family Private Activity BDnd "Fair Share" AllDcatiDn
(R-0.30-10.0.-40.0.) .
It is the re~Dmmendation .of the Deputy City Manager tp.at the City CDuncil approve
submissiDn .of a letter tD the CalifDrnia Rural Hpme MDrtgage FinaI1ce AuthDrity (Cal Rllral)
and, the C~lifDrnia DeQt LitIlit AllDcatiDn COlpmittee (CD~AC) assigning the City's. 20.0.3
Single-Family Private Activity BDn4 "Fair Sh~e" AllDG~tiDn tD Cal Rural and proviging a
sUrmn,ary oflDan activity within the Gity dllring 20.92 rtt'ative tD Cal Rural's "First-HDme"
program providing hDme ID~S fDr IDW- tD mDdyr~te-incDme hDme buyers.
ResDlutiDn ':' Approving grant applicatiDn tD F~d.eral AviatiDn AdministratiDn (FAA) fDr
capita} in;.pr()vem~nts at R~dding MlI,nicipal AirpDrt; a,nd' I
ResDlutiDn - Approving giant applicatiDn tD Federal A viatiDn AdministratiDn (FAA) fDr
capital i~proveme~ts at :t;3enton Airpark
(G-1 0.0.-p70.-0.?5/ A,-0.99-1 00./ A-0.90.-0.20.)
It is the recDmmeIld.atiDn Dftqe SUppDrt Servjces DirectDr that ResDlutjqn ND. 20.0.3-64 be
aqDpted, ~ r~solutiq.n Dfth~ City CDllIl9~1 qft~e C(ity .of Red4ing authorizing filing a federal
grant applicatiDp fDr Ail]>Drt Improvem~n.t P~Dgram. Entitlyment apd Discret.iqnary Grant
Funds in. the amDunt .of $13,650.,0.0.0. and Passenger Facility Charges in the' amDunt .of
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$1,510.,0.0.0. fDr capital projects at Redding Municipal AirpDrt and authDring the City
Mana~er, SUppDrt Services DirectDr, <;>f a designee, tD execute the applic~tion and all
subsequent dDcumentatiDn tD .obtain F~deral AviatiDn Agency (FAA) grant mDnies and
matching fu,nds.
It is further ~ecDrrn.nen,d~d that:ResDlutiDn ND. 20.03-6~ be adDpted, a resDlutiDn .of the City
CDuncil .of the City .of Rt:ddinga~tqDrizing fil,ing a fe~eral grant applicatiDn fDr AirpOl;t
Improvern.~nt Enti.tl~ment and Discre~iDn~ry GrfUl:t Fu.nds in t~e amDunt .of $459,0.0.0. and
utiliz~tiDn DfCalifDrnia Grant.Funds in the am:DU~t Df$22,950. fDr capital imprDvements at
BentDn Airpark and authDrizing the City Ma~agyr, SUppDrt Services Dir~ctDr, Dr a ~e~ignee
tD execute the applicatjDn and all su~sequent dDcume!1t~tiDn necessary tD .obtain FAA Grant
mDnies and matching funds.
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ReSDlutiDn - Appropriating fimds fDr RecreatiDn DivisiDn schDI~ships I
(B-130.-0.70. ,& R,0.0.6-650.)
It is the recDmII1end~tiDn. .of the CDmmunity Servjce~ pir~ctDr that ReSDlutiDn ND. 20.0.3-66
be adDpted, a resDluti9n oft4e..City ~Du~cil .of the qty .of Redding approving and a~Dpting
the 95th amendm~nt tD City Budg~t ResDlutiDn ND. 20.0.1~10.4 appropriating $3,50.0. fDr
Recre~tiDn DivisiDn schDlarships' fDr low-income residents aged 17 and under tD provide
eCDnDmic l;lssistance fDr registratiDn in recreatiDn programs and classes fDr fiscal year 20.0.2-
0.3.
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CDntnkt Amendment - Dale CDnstructiDn, Bid Schedule ND. 3520., Redding Aquatic Center
(B-0.50.-0.20. & P-O~0.-70.0.-60.0.)
It is ~he recDnupendat~Dn .of the. CDmmunity Services .DirectDr tqat the City CDuncil approve
an amendment tD the cDntr~ct with Dale CDns!ructiD~ fDr Bid Schedule ND. 3520., .Redding
Aquatic Center (JDb 9589), in the amDuIlt Df$178,o.qo. tD repair structural deficiencies fqund
in the Ch~nge HDuse and Riverwalk Gril}e buildings at the Aquatic Center and tD cDmp1ete
wDrk begun by vDlunteers. .
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Reallocate Funds - Police Department PrDfessiDnal Services ACCDunt
(B-130.-0.70. & p-150.-150.)
It is the re,commeIldatiDn Dfth~ Chief DfPDlic~ that ~he City CDuncil authDrize reapD~atiDn
.of $1 0.,0.0.0. within the PDlice Depart1)lent PrDfessiD~al Services ACCDunt tD prDvide greater
flexibility fDr future cDns~lting and training purpDses.
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Grant :Agre,ement - Environmeptal ProtectiDn Agency fDr water/wastewater funds fDr the
Stillwater Business Park
(G-100.-0.70. & E-0.50.) "
It .is th~ recDmmendatiDn .of the Admini~tr~tive Services DirectDr that the City Manager be
authDrized tD exec;ute a grant agreement with .the EnvirDnmental PrDtectiDn Agencyin the
amDunt D{$433, 70.0. thrDUgh the V et~ans Admi,1l.istratiD~-HDu.sing and Urban Deve'Dpment-
Iridependent Agencies AppropriatiDns Act fDr fiscal year 20.0.3 fDr water and wastewater
purpDses at Stillwater Business Park. The City is required tD match funds in the amDunt .of
$354,845.
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Support Assembly 'Bill 531 - Community infrastructure and economic development
assistance to local governments
(L-040-300)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council direct
staff to support Ass~bly Bill 531 which authorizes the State to sell $10 billion in bonds to
fund grants and low interest loans to assist local governments with infrastructure needs in
order to promote economic development.
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Accept Improvements - Eagle Ridge Estates Subdivision Unit 4
(S-100-727)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the improvements in the
Eagle Ridge Estates Subdivision, Unit 4, (S-5-0 1), located north of Buena ventura Boulevard
and east of Summit Drive, by Signature-Northwest, be accepted as satisfactorily completed,
and the City Clerk be instructed to return securities.
Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements for Hidden Hills Subdivision Unit 3
(S-100-273 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-67
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for
maintenance and operation the streets in Hidden Hills Subdivision Unit 3 (S-3-01) located
west of Chum Creek Road and south of Bodenhamer Boulevard, by Lyle Tullis and Charles
Heller, Jr., and accept the portion of Bodenhamer Boulevard from Rollingview Drive to 300
feet north of Greenbriar Court.
It is further recommended that the improvements in Hidden Hills Subdivision Unit 3 be
accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be instructed to return securities.
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Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements for Meridian Pointe Subdivision Unit 2
(S-100-248 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-68
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for
maintenance and operation the streets in Meridian Pointe Subdivision Unit 2 (S-9-00), a.k.a.
Greenway Estates Unit 3, located south of Hartnell Avenue at the south end of Lawrence
Road, by Gray & Snow Enterprises, Inc.
It is further recommended that the improvements in Meridian Pointe Subdivision Unit 2 be
accepted as satisfactorily completed and the City Clerk be instructed to return securities.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3637, Pond No.1 sludge dredging at Clear Creek
Wastewater Treatment Plant
(B-050-020 & W-OI0-450) .
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3637
(Job No. 5331-62), Pond No.1 sludge dredging at Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
be awarded to Synagro West in the amount of $82,783 with an additional $8,278 for
administration and inspection fees, and $20,696 for a 25% construction contingency fund for
a total cost of$119,757.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3636, east access road to Sports Complex
(B-050-020 & S-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3636
(Job No. 2189), east access road to Sports Complex, be awarded to Tullis & Heller, Inc. in
the amount of$178,295 with an additional $3,705 for administration fees, and $18,000 for
a construction contingency fund for a total cost of $200,000.
Traffic Impact Fee Program Modification - Cypress Bridge Project; and
Resolution - Appropriating funds from the Traffic Impact Fee Program for same
(T -080-400/S-070-050-0501B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council find
that the Cypress Bridge Project meets Mitigation Fee Act requirements; that staffbe directed
to add the Cypress Bridge Project to the Traffic Impact Fee (TIP) project list and defer
funding for the Cypress Avenue Reliever Project; and that $6.4 million in TIF funds be
allocated for the Cypress Bridge Project.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2003-69 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 98th amendment to City Budget
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Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $550,000 for the local match'funds on the Cypress
Bridge Project relating to th~ feder~l Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
(HBRR) gr~t program.
Agreement - McConnell Foundation for untreated water service to the Lake Redding Golf
Course for irrigation purposes
(W-030-125)
It is the recommendatio.n of tlW Assistant City Manager that the Mayor be authorized to
execute an agreement with th~ McCoQl1ell Foundat!on for untreated water service to Lake
Redding Golf Course for i.rri,ga~ion" purpOSt;s.' i McCoNlell Foun~ation will furnish all
necess,ary funding, adjusteq ~~ally, to mai~tain the tInion Pacific Railroad Pump House I
and ~~ter lines at t4e loca,tion and pr~:>vide fulJ comp~~sation f~r lease of the Pump House
QY the City. The ten,n of the l~as.e will be trom April 1, 2003 to March 31, 2013.
Cooperative Agreement - Caltrars for left-turn phasing at the Market Street/Caterpillar Road
intersec;tion; and
Resolution - Appropriating City's share from the Street Division's Construction Capital
Account .
(T -080-700 & B-130-070)
It is the recommendation .of the Assi~tant City Mll;~ager that the City Council approve a
Coopet:at,ive Agreement with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for in~tallation of
protected left-turn phasing at the Ma~~et Street and Caterpillar Road intersection.
It is ~rth~r recommended that Resolution.~o. 2003:-70 qe aqopted, a resolution of the City
Council oqh,e City of Redding approving and adopting th,e 96th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $13,500 for the City's portion of funding for the
Cooperative Agreement with Galtra.ns as ~et forth above.
Resolution - Appropriating funds fro.~ the Water Utility Fund for replacement of cast-iron
water m~ins on Eure.ka Way .
(B-130-070 & W-030-725)
It is the recowmendatio~ of t.~e Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2003-71 be I
adopt~d, a resol~tion of the City Council oftheCity o~Redding approving and adopting the
97th amenc1;ment to Gity Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $564,000 for the
Eureka Way Water Main Replacement Project to replace cast-iron water pipes on Eureka
Way to be completed prior to initiation of work by Caltrans on the Eureka Way
Rehabilitation Project. .
Resolution - Authorizillg a funding request to the State Department of Conservation's
Division of Recycling under the City/County Payment Program
(G-100-170 & S-02.0-550) ,
It: is the recommend~tion of the Assistant City MaI1ager that Resolution No. 2003-72 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of th~ City of Redding authorizing Solid Waste
Utility to submit a funding request to the State Department of Conservation's Division of
Recycling through the City/County Annual Payment Program in the amount of$23,838 for
the container recycling programs.
MOTION: Made byCoun~il Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
all tpe foregoi.ng items on tpe Consent qaJ~lldar be approved and adopted as recommended.
The Vote: .
AYES: Council Mewpers - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Co:uncil Members - None
ABSTAIN: Cpuncil, Members - Npne I
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2003-63, 2003-64, 2003-48, 2093-65, 2003-66, 2003-67, 2003-68, 2003-69,
2003-70,2003-71, and 2003-72 are on file in the Office of~e City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING .
RESOLUTION - Accepting the 2003-04 Action Plan and funding recommend~tions for the
Community I?evelopment Block Grant (CDBG) Program
(G-100-030,.100 & G-100-075)
Mayor Cibula advised he will abstaill from di~cussion and voting on this item due to spousal
employment with a funding recipient.
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The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing
regarding the 2003-04 Action Plan and funding recommendations for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
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 Council regarding the
proposed Action Plan and funding recommendations relative to the CDBG funding program.
He advised that the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) recently
concluded its review process and finalized recommendations for the 2003-04 program year.
He explained that Redding is defined as an "entitlement city" by the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) and receives a CDBG allocation each fiscal year to develop
and implement plans, programs, and projects that provide decent housing and economic
opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. This year, the total
amount available for allocations is approximately $1 ,362,892 (including $340,892 previously
allotted). Mr. Starman reviewed allocated funding amounts for various activities: $158,470
is available for Public Service Activities; $283,860 for Housing Management Services;
$102,200 for Program Administration; and $818,362 for other eligible public activities.
Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the proposed
2003-04 Action Plan and funding recommendations regarding the CDBG program and
authorizing the City Manager to file the Action Plan with U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
Vice Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no one present wished to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Kight adopting
Resolution No. 2003-73, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting
the 2003-04 Action Plan and funding recommendation relating to the CDBG funding
program and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign all necessary documents
and submit the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members: Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: Cibula
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Resolution No. 2003-73 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS - Planning Commission
(B-080-300)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
appointing Randy Smith to the Redding Planning Commission for a four-year term expiring
May 1, 2007. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Clover Creek Preserve Project
(A-050-080/P-050-135/S-060-150-165)
Deputy City Manager Starman pointed out that the Clover Creek Preserve consists of
approximately 128 acres of land located east of Shasta View Drive and recalled that the
project is the result of a settlement agreement with property owners in the area relating to
flooding issues. Rather than develop the area exclusively as a standard flood control project,
it was determined that the area could also integrate passive recreational opportunities because
it will be used infrequently for flood control purposes.
Mr. Starman pointed out that the environmental process is the most difficult, but the Army
Corps of Engineers has assured the City that it has met permitting requirements. The project
budget is approximately $8 million, of which $5 million was provided through a State bond
proposition approved by voters in 2000; and, if an additional grant from the State is
successful, various amenities can be added to the project. He stated that base bids received
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for the project are l?elow the Engineer's Estimate and will allow the project to go forward
with; les~ financial shortfall t}lan anticipated. :rp.e award of bid will be brought to the
Redding Red~velopment Agency in the near future for consideration and approval with
project cOplpletion anticipated by the end of the 2.003 calendar year.
No action was required on this informational item.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility
(a-130-070) . . ' .
Electric Utility Director Fei,d~r provided highlights of the ~eport to Council, dated April 18,
2003, advisiQ.g th~t r~tail r~venue is 2.0%, <;>r $963,31? below projections, reflecting w~ather
,coQ.ditions. He pointed out that wholesale reveQue through March is $238,279 or 1.5%
above projecti~ns, due to a sharpjmi>r~~emel1t in wholesale spot-m~ket conditions. Year-
to-date net opera~ing results are $315,353 below plan. The total cost of electricity through
March was $76,830 or 0.2% below year-to-d~te projections. Net operating results through
M~ch were $2,289,873, which is $2,579,874 above plllQ. for the period
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Mel11ber Stegall,
accepting the Electric Utility's Mont4ly Financial Report for March 2003.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.' .
SUPPORT SENATE BILL(SB 888) - "Repeal ofElec~city Deregulation Act of2003"
(L-040-300) ,-
Electric Utility Director Fieder explained that SB 888 was introduced by State Senator Joe
Dunn in an effort to repeal Assembly Bill 1890, the Electricity Deregulation Act of 1996.
He advised that SB 888 attempts to restore the obligation to serve customers by indus. try-
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owned utilities and will basicapy return ~he ~l~ctric utility systems t<;l their pre-1996 status.
Mr. Feider related that the Bill will not directly a~fect Redding Electric Utility (REU) other
than eliminating copsideration of retail access. - .
Mr. Fieger reco~m~nded that ~taffbe aut}lori~e4 to support SB 888, in its present form,
~limin~ting electric d~egulation jn California. He emphasized that supplying electricity is
a service rather than a comm9dity and is essential to modem day life.
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In response to Mayor Cibula, Mr. Fieder st~ted that REU will monitor activities regarding
SB 888 to ensure it continues in its pre~ent form.
Council Member Kight asked ifthe California IndepeQ.qent System Operators (ISO) would
be eliminated. Mr. Fieder responded that as customer service obligation is restored to Pacific
Gas anq Electric (PG&E), aQ.d the mar~et stru<?~ure, is simplified, it is hoped the ISO will
become less relevant to the California market ~nd could be reduced by as much as 75%. He
explained that the ISO is funded by utilities throughout the ~tate w40 make payments
through customer billing. He pointed out that REU is not connected to the ISO grid and does
not pay a significant amount to the ISO operation. .
Mr. Fieger e,xpressed ,confidence that ifS~ 888 is passed in its present form, it would. result
in more reliable and less expensive utilities whicQ. will benefit the entire State. He added that
~ith stabilization of~he wl1:olesale m.ar~et" the financial vol;1tility and large profit capabilities
will be decreased, but utilitieS and cQm;umers will not be exposed to great risk or loss of
power.
MOTION: Mad,e by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
authorizing staff to support Senate Bill 888, in its present form, proposing elimination of I
electric deregulation and reinstating investor-owned utilities" obligation to serve retail
customers as well as deferring the California Independent System Operators (ISO)
participation in a Regional Tr3;I1s1!lission Organization. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - General Fund
(B-130-07,0) ,
Administrative Services, Director Bachman presented the General Fund report for March
2003, stating that total revenue to date is $37.5 rpillion qr $2,408,684 (6.8%) above staff's
cash flow projection. Expep.ditures to date, excluding encumbrances, total $39,137,717 or
$2,881,213 (6.9%) below staff's original cash flow projection. En<?umbrances total
$2,778,925. He stated that property tax revenue is expected to continue its upturn, but
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cautioned that although sales tax revenue is above expectations, it is expected to level out.
He added that the Transient Occupancy Tax continues to be a strong revenue provider. He
stated that as in previous years, there is an overtime issue in the Fire Department that will be
brought back at a future date as well as a request to supplement the Health Fund.
Mr. Bachman recommended acceptance of General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for
March 2003.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
accepting the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for March 2003. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
ORAL COMMUNICA nONS
(A-050-140) .
City Manager Warren announced that Fire Chief Gunsauls will be retiring July 7th of this
year. He reported that the recruitment process to replace Chief Gunsauls will be similar to
that recently used for the Chief of Police.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of7 :39 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting
adjourned.
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