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City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
June 22,2011 2:00 p.m.
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Missy McArthur with the following Council
Members , present: Rick Bosetti, Dick Dickerson, Patrick Jones, and Francie Sullivan.
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Also present were City Manager Kurt Starman, City Attorney Rick Duvernay, Assistant City
Manager Barry Tippin, Public Works Director Brian Crane, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive
Assistant Rossann Grimm. The City Manager introduced Department Directors that were in
attendance: City Treasurer Leslie Detwiler, Police Chief Peter Hansen, Fire Chief Kevin Kreitman,
Community Services Director Kim Niemer, and Finance Director Steve Strong.
2. Resolution - 2011-121201-13 Biennial Budget
[B-130-070]
City Manager Starman summarized the City of Redding Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years
ending June 30, 2012-13, and presented a Budget Overview PowerPoint presentation, both
incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Starman outlined the financial difficulties facing the
City and proposed solutions, including 1) periodic closure of City Hall and other City facilities;
2) temporary closure of the Convention Center; savings in retirement contributions in
accordance with Measure A; and 4) other budget reductions. The City Manager recommended
that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the biennial budget for fiscal years ending
June 30, 2012 and 2013.
It was determined by City Council to discuss each department budget separately.
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2.3. . Community Services Department - Convention Center
City Manager Starman summarized the budget shortfalls experienced by the Convention
Center and the proposal to temporarily close the facility.
The following people spoke regarding the Convention Center: Bonnie Sharp, Tom Spade,
Steve Roberts, Steve Kenny, Louis Hudson, Jane Whittmann, Emily Reedy, Murray Blake,
Don Kirk, Valerie Long, Bill Duguay, Bob Frampton, Joe Schuler, Lee Ellison, Scott Putnam,
Tory Meredith and John Dixon.
Charlie Harper answered questions from Council Members regarding a Non-binding Letter of
Intent provided to Council on June 17, 2011, a copy of which is incorporated herein by
reference, containing Bethel Church of Redding and Cornerstone Management Services'
proposal to operate the Convention Center.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, to delay approval of closure of the Convention Center until August 5, 2011, to provide
an opportunity for businesses and community members to prepare alternative proposals for the
Convention Center.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Community Services Director Niemer gave a brief presented regarding the Parks and
Recreation including the quality service provided to children and families; the boat ramp
project; community creek clean; the adopt a park/trail; and the new online recreation sign-up
program.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to approve the budget as
recommended for the Community Services Department.
2.4. Development Services
Following a presentation by City Manager Starman, it w~s the consensus ofthe City Council
to approve the budget as recommended for the Development Services Department.
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2.5. Electric Utility
Following a presentation by Electric Utility Director Hauser, it was the consensus ofthe City
Council to approve the budget as recommended for the Electric Utility Department.
2.6. Fire Department
Following a presentation by Fire Chief Kreitman, it was the consensus of the City Council to
approve the budget as recommended for the Fire Department.
2.7. General Government
Following a presentation by City Manager Starman, it was the consensus ofthe City Council I
to approve the budgets as recommended for the City Council, City Manager's Office, Finance
Department, Community Development, City Clerk's Office, City Treasurer's Office, City
Attorney's Office, and Non-Departmental.
2.8. Personnel Department
Following a presentation by Assistant City Manager Tippin, it was the consensus of the City
Council to approve the budget as recommended for the Personnel Department.
2.9. Police
Following a presentation by Police Chief Hansen, it was the consensus ofthe City Council to
approve the budget as recommended for the Police Department.
2.10. Public Works
Following a presentation by Public Works Director Crane, it was the consensus of the City
Council to approve the budget as recommended for the Public Works Department.
2.11. Support Services
Following a presentation by City Manager Starman, it was the consensus of the City Council
to approve the budgets as recommended for the Support Services Department.
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2.12. Public Comment - None
2.13. Discussion & Action
City Manager Starman and City Attorney Duvernay noted that a letter was received from Walt
McNeill objecting to portions of the budget resolution regarding the payment-in-lieu of
property tax (PILOT). In response to questions from Council, Mr. Duvernay advised that the
resolution was appropriate as presented.
Council Member Jones stated that, due to his concerns regarding the parts of the resolution
dealing with the PILOT, he will not support the resolution.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Sullivan, to adopt Resolution 2011-111, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
approving the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years Ending June 30,2012 and 2013.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 6:04
p.m.
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APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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