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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
April 6, 2010 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Gary Caddo
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ray Foust.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones with the following Council Members
present: Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Starman, City Attorney Duvernay, Assistant City Manager
Tippin, Transportation and Engineering Director Crane, Development Services Director
Hamilton, Deputy City Clerk Mize, and Executive Assistant Grimm.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[E-120-200]
Dean Haltom opined that a city ordinance relating to solar panels was needed.
[L-070]
Robert Shive stated a complaint about poor treatment by the City's business license
department.
[C-1I0-I00]
Charles Alexander commented on a newspaper article regarding ice cream truck noise and
opposed more government limitations.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special meetings ofJanuary 25,2010; Special meetings of February
22,2010; Regular meetings of February 2,2010, February 16, 2010, and March 16,2010.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts
Payable Register No. 18, for check numbers 881766 through 882193, inclusive, ACH
Transfer numbers 6687 through 6743, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 2017 through
2233, inclusive, for a total of $11,929,001.44, for the period of March 15,2010, through
March 31, 2010; and Payroll Register No. 19, for electronic deposit transaction numbers
275713 through 276534, inclusive, and check numbers 546136 through 546232, inclusive,
in the amount of$2,506,091.56, for the period March 7, 2010, through March 20,2010.
TOTAL: $14,435,093.00
Treasurer's Report
[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 February 2010.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $132,220,402.39
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $229,829,029.55
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
[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 February 2010.
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Proiect Status Report
[A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status
Report for the month of March 2010.
Exclusive Listing Agreement/Sale Transaction - Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc.,
for the Stillwater Business Park
[E-050-500]
David Sperber opined favorably on behalf of John Troughton of Cushman & Wakefield of
California, Inc.; and Greg O'Sullivan, Economic Development Corporation of Shasta
County, submitted a letter of recommendation to Council prior to the meeting.
It is the recommendation ofthe Stillwater Business Park Broker/Listing Review Committee
and the Economic Development Liaison that the City Council approve a second 12-month
extension of the real estate listing Agreement (C-4949) with Cushman & Wakefield of
California, Inc., for the Stillwater Business Park for the period June 1, 2010, through May
31,2011.
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Third Amendment to Agreement - RBF Consulting - Salt Creek Heights Subdivision (S-15-
07) Final Environmental Impact Report
[L-01 0-075/S-1 01-135]
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
authorize an amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-4972) with
RBF Consulting, to extend the completion date for preparation of a Final Environmental
Impact Report for the Salt Creek Heights Subdivision (S-15-07) to July 30, 2010, and
augment the budget by $4,250.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Stegall, and Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - McArthur
Council Members - None
Monthly Financial Report - Redding Electric Utility
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept
Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for February 201 O. Billed retail revenue
through February was $304,350 or 0.5% above projections for the eight-month period and
total wholesale sales were $24,206,333 or 163.3 % above projections. Overall, operating
revenue through February came in $24,779,278 or 30.8% above plan. The combined costs
for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, contracts, and the
spot market were $24,944,309 or 44% above budget projections through February. Total
operating expenses through February were $2,910,913 or 15.4% below budget. The Utility's
net operating results for the first eight months of the fiscal year are positive, as anticipated,
and are $2,745,881 better than budget projections. Debt service payments to-date total
$2,568,356 and Capital Expenditures through February were $2,002,437 forrevenue-funded
projects and $18,225,868 for bond-funded projects, most of which is for construction of
Redding Power Plant Generating Unit No.6.
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Resolution - Recognizing April 11 to April 17, 2010, as National Library Week
[L-050]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2010-36, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding recognizing
April 11 to April 17, 2010, as National Library Week in the City of Redding.
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Resolution - Proclaiming May 6 and May 7, 2010, as California Peace Officers' Memorial
Days; May 13,2010, as Shasta County Peace qfficers' Memorial Day; ~nd May 9 through
May 15,2010, as National Police Week
[A -050-060-600]
It is the recommendation ofthe Chief of Police that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
2010-37, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding proclaiming May 6 and May
7, 2010, as Cal~rornia Peace Officers' Memorial Days; May 13, 2010, as Shasta County
Peace Officers' Memorial Day; and May 9 through May 15, 2010, as National Police Week
in the City of Redding.
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Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the General
Fund's Monthly Financial Report for February 2010. Total revenue through February is
$35.2 million or $961 ,019 (2.8%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month
end, excluding encumbrances, total $44,462,831 or $4,850,479 (9.1%) below staffs
projection. Encumbrances at month-end total $1,257,204.
A ward Request for Proposals - Consulting and Professional Services Contract for Mary
Street Lift Station Replacement and Force Main Installation projects
[B-050-1 OO/W -020-5601W -020-575]
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council: (1) award Request for Proposal (RFP) No. P1015 to Water Works Engineers; (2)
authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Water
Works Engineers to provide construction management services for the Mary Street Lift
Station Replacement and Force Main Installation projects for a not-to-exceed fee of
$295,000; and (3) provide contingency funding and authorize the City Manager to approve
contract amendment increases up to $30,000.
Award Request for Proposals - Consulting and Professional Services Contract for Boulder
Creek Interceptor Project, Phase 1
[B-050-1 OO/W -020-610]
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council: (1) award Request for Proposal (RFP) No. P1016 to Water Works Engineers; (2)
authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Water
Works Engineers to provide construction management services for the Boulder Creek
Interceptor Project, Phase 1 for a not-to-exceed fee of$245,000; and (3) provide contingency
funding and authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendment increases up to
$25,000.
Accept Improvements - Highland Park Subdivision, Unit 1 (S-18-05)
[S-101-102]
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Council accept the improvements for the Highland Park Subdivision, Unit 1 (S-18-05),
located north of Mission de Oro and west of Bodenhamer Boulevard, by J & S Highland
Park, LLC, as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return
securities to the developer.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended, with the exception of the item(s) approved by separate vote as indicated
above. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Jones, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2010-36 through 2010-37 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REDDING CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
[B-130-070/C-050-050/C-050-775]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 24,
2010, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council accept a
recommendation from the Community Services Advisory Commission to privatize the
Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and direct staff to attempt to negotiate a
performance-based agreement with the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (SCW A)
for tourism marketing services. Mr. Starman noted Council's alternatives, as listed in the
staff report, and requested direction for staff.
Steve Gaines, Redding Hospitality Group (RHG), expressed satisfaction with the
CVB/SCW A partnership, stating that Redding hoteliers are primarily interested in
maintaining a consistent, effective marketing program and maximizing the results of
marketing efforts funded by Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT). Mr. Gaines emphasized that
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the consistency of marketing programs is essential to their success, noting that the potential
combining ofCVB operations with SCW A would need to be a smooth transition. He stated
the main concern of the RHG is a growing marketing program with a stable funding source.
Overall, Mr. Gaines favored combining operations of the CVB and SCW A.
In response to Council Member McArthur, Mr. Gaines stated that the Turtle Bay Exploration
Park was a primary area attraction, expressed support for partnering with them on a
marketing campaign, and expounded on other ideas and uses for projected TOT revenues,
including possibly staffing Turtle Bay's visitor services center. Mr. Gaines also noted that
TOT revenues have consecutively increased by six and seven percent in January and
February 2010.
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In response to Mayor Jones, Mr. Gaines relayed that TOT funds have traditionally been
divided equally for General Fund use and tourism promotion, which includes facilities like
the Convention Center (CC). Over time, the CC has been the beneficiary of a higher
percentage of the tourism promotion share of TOT revenues, with approximately $1.1
million from the last budget going to maintenance and debt payments for the CC. Mr.
Gaines replied that he had no other knowledge of any discussion regarding solutions for
repairs to the CC being funded by TOT revenue.
In response to Council Member Bosetti, Mr. Gaines affirmed that under the proposed
agreement, TOT revenue would be used exclusively for mutually beneficial marketing
purposes and not funding operations for the Turtle Bay Exploration Park.
Mayor Jones stated support for combining operations of the CVB with SCW A, but that he
would vote no due to his opinion that the Turtle Bay Exploration Park must be self-
supporting and not depend on the City for funding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, directing staff to attempt to negotiate a performance-based contract with the
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association to transfer all City tourism marketing operations,
including a plan for a joint marketing campaign with Turtle Bay Exploration Park as
mentioned in the staff report, and close the Redding Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, and Stegall
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
APPROPRIATION REQUEST - to U. S. Senator Dianne Feinstein for the Oasis Road
Interchange Project
[G-030-110]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 29,
2010, incorporated herein by reference, and relayed the Mayor's request that the City Council
consider submitting an appropriation request in the amount of$5 million to Senator Feinstein
for possible inclusion in the 2011 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Appropriations Bill. If approved, funds would be used for project development of Phase 2
of the I-5/0asis Road Interchange project.
City Attorney Duvernay advised that the Mayor's recent trip to Washington, DC, to discuss
this project was funded by Levenson Development Company (LDC) and may have been a
Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) violation. Mr. Duvernay relayed that the Mayor
fully reimbursed the developer (LDC) upon being informed of the complex government code
regulating limits on gifts to public officials. Mr. Duvernay further stated that an official reply
had been received from the FPPC, confirming that the reimbursement negated the gift and,
therefore, the Mayor was not disqualified from voting on this item.
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Mayor Jones stated that he made the trip to Washington to lobby for support from relevant
public officials and their staff on behalf ofthe City's number one priority, the I-5/0asis Road
Interchange project. He reasoned that he accepted Mr. Levenson's invitation to go on the all-
expenses-paid trip to Washington due to City budget constraints/concerns, stated that he was
not aware of any conflict of interest violations prior to going, and promptly reimbursed LDC
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for all his incurred expenses after he was informed. Mayor Jones reiterated his commitment
to the Oasis Road interchange reconstruction and the importance of making progress on the
project at every opportunity, thereby giving his full support to the submittal of the
appropriation request.
Mary Machado, Shasta Voices, favored submitting the appropriation request for $5 million
to be used for Phase 2 of the 1-5/0asis Road Interchange project.
Council Member Dickerson asked Mayor Jones to clarify that neither the City Manager nor
the City Attorney had any knowledge of his developer-paid trip to Washington prior to his
departure, to which Mayor Jones responded affirmatively and reiterated that he made the trip
at the developer's request and assumed a lack of available city funding.
Council Members Bosetti and McArthur expressed support for the Interchange project and
echoed Mayor Jones' commitment to completing it.
Erin Ryan commented that it was unclear if elected Council Members were making decisions
about how the City is expanded and what projects get completed.
Responding to Council Member Dickerson's concerns, Transportation and Engineering
Director Crane provided a financial update on Phases 1 and 2 of the Interchange project. He
stated that local traffic impact fees in the amount of$900,000 were used for Phase I project
development costs and that federal economic recovery funding is in place to cover the
construction component costs. If received, the $5 million appropriation would bring Phase
2 to a "shovel-ready" status. He noted that "shovel-ready" projects are considered to be in
a superior position for obtaining additional grant funding. Mr. Crane also mentioned that
staff is working with Levenson Development & Company to reduce the size of the current
interchange plan, as reported at a previous Council meeting. He opined that acceptance of
the hoped-for appropriation would not commit the City to completion of this project.
Assistant City Manager Tippin also replied to Mr. Dickerson, confirming that the 2006
proposal from Levenson Development & Company did include use of sales tax funds.
However, a report from the City-hired consulting firm, Planning Company Associates, is due
at the end of the week and is expected to include funding opportunities, most of which are
familiar to the Council. To-date, there is no formal proposal from Mr. Levenson that
supercedes the 2006 proposal, which was to establish a Mello-Roos district, backed by new
sales tax (to be generated by the development) and, ultimately, Mr. Levenson's personal
responsibility for debt payment. Mr. Tippin noted that a "developer's agreement" relating
to approximately 160,000 square feet of commercial space was sent to Mr. Levenson last
week. He further stated that vacant land does not have sufficient bonding capacity and is a
barrier to financing, opining that the 1-5 interchange improvements and proposed commercial
development could improve viability of financing mechanisms for further development in
the area.
Responding to Council Member Bosetti, Development Services Director Hamilton stated that
approximately 4,500 homes were approved in the Specific Plan for the area at build-out, and
that the loop ramp alone could potentially generate construction of 800 homes.
Erin Resner asked for clarification on the amount of money the developer is going to pay
towards infrastructure.
Mayor Jones responded that the interchange was built in 1967, is the City's responsibility,
and that developers will spend millions to develop the area after the Interchange project has
been completed.
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Gary Cadd supported submitting the appropriation request.
Council Member Stegall stated that she will vote no, opining that a police facility should be
a higher priority and had previously been the number one priority of the City Council, along
with street improvements. Ms. Stegall does not consider the Oasis Road interchange a
priority for the City of Redding at this time.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, approving submittal of a $5 million appropriation request to Senator Dianne
Feinstein and use of funds, if received, for project development for Phase 2 of the Oasis
Road Interchange project.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, and Jones
Council Members - Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
"BUY A NEW CAR OR TRUCK IN REDDING" CAMPAIGN; and
RESOLUTION - Adopting the 19th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2009-61
appropriating funds
[B-130-0701 A-050-060]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March 8,
2010, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the City Council agree to
contribute $1,000 to partially fund the "Buy a New Car or Truck in Redding" campaign, as
generated by the Radical lOin '10 committee, per a request from the Greater Redding
Chamber of Commerce, and to adopt a resolution to appropriate funds.
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Ryan Denham relayed that, in addition to $1,000 donations from all the local new car dealers
and the Chamber of Commerce, personal donations of $1 00 each were made by all the lOin
, 10 committee members. The marketing campaign will promote entry in a drawing to win
$10,000 and seeks to increase sales tax revenue for the City from outlying area buyers as well
as resident buyers. Mr. Denham also stated that California advertising laws do not allow a
purchase requirement for a sweepstakes entry. The campaign, to begin on May 1, 2010 and
run until September 6, 2010, will be targeted at increasing foot traffic at local new car
dealerships.
Council Members Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and McArthur clarified details ofthe campaign
with Mr. Denham, and Council reached a consensus.
A MOTION W AS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, approving a $1 ,000 donation to the "Buy a New Car or Truck in Redding" campaign
and adopting Resolution No. 2010-38, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding
approving and adopting the 19th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2009-61
appropriating $1,000 in fiscal year 2009-10 for same.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
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Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
RESOLUTION - Development Impact Fees
[F-205-600]
Development Services Director Hamilton summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report) dated March 29,2010, incorporated herein by reference, and recommended that the
City Council approve limited-term incentives for the period January 1 until December 31,
2010, relative to the collection of development impact fees (as itemized in the staff report)
to stimulate commercial, office, and industrial construction activity and approve a limited
extension of active building permits and building permit applications for the same period.
Responding to Council Member Dickerson, City Manager Starman relayed that some
anecdotal evidence had been recei ved indicating positi ve resul ts from incentive pro grams the
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member McArthur, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, adopting Resolution No. 2010-39, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding approving certain temporary incentives relative to the payment of development
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impact fees to stimulate commercial, office, and industrial construction activity; and
approving a limited extension of currently active building permits and building permit
applications. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Jones
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
RESOLUTION - 2010-11 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, and
PURCHASE AGREEMENT
[D-050-430-014]
Finance Director Strong summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated March
25,2010, incorporated herein by reference, and explained that, in Redding arid many other
cities, most capital outlay occurs in the first part of the fiscal year and most revenue is
received in the second part of the fiscal year. He relayed that Tax and Revenue Anticipation
Notes (TRANS) were developed to address the cash flow problems that result from the
stagged manner in which revenue is received by governmental agencies. Mr. Strong
recommended that the City Council approve issuance of a 2010-11 TRANS issue, to provide
for the cash flow needs of the City's General Fund, and approve an associated Purchase
Agreement.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Stegall, adopting Resolution No. 2010-40, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding authorizing and approving the borrowing of funds for fiscal year 2010-11; the
issuance and sale of a 2010-11 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note; and participation in the
California Communities Cash Flow Financing Program.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, McArthur, Stegall, and Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
ORDINANCE - Amending Title 11 - Vehicles and Traffic, to establish angle parking on
Sacramento Street
[P-030-150]
Transportation and Engineering Director Crane reviewed the Institute of Transportation
Engineers' recommendations relative to angle parking and summarized the Report to City
Council (staff report) dated March 22,2010, incorporated herein by reference. He relayed
that staff investigation had determined that 11 additional spaces could safely be provided,
while meeting California Vehicle Code Section 22503 criteria and public safety clearance
requirements. Mr. Crane provided a discourse on parking meters, as related to this proposal
and as a sidebar issue overview. He recommended that the City Council approve a request
by the Downtown Collaborative to convert parallel parking spaces to angle parking on the
south side of Sacramento Street between California and Pine Streets, and offer Ordinance
No. 2453 amending Redding Municipal Code Section 11.24.060 for first reading by title
only.
Craig Kraffert opposed installation of parking meters.
Council Members McArthur and Bosetti expressed support for removal of parking meters
specific to this proposal.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member
McArthur, introducing Ordinance No. 2453 for first reading, an ordinance of the City
Council ofthe City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 11 - Vehicles and
Traffic, Chapter 24 - Stopping, Standing and Parking, by amending Section 11.24.060 -
Angle Parking, to establish angle parking on Sacramento Street between its intersections
with California Street and Pine Street; waiving the full reading ofthe Ordinance; instructing
the City Attorney to read the full title; and directing staff to remove parking meters as related
to the project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
City Attorney Duvernay read the full title of the uncodified ordinance.
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COUNCIL TRA VEL REPORT - City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings
reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234)
[A-050-060]
Council Member McArthur reported attending the League of California Cities Sacramento
Valley Division Business Meeting on March 26,2010, in Winters, CA.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 8: 1 0 p.m., Mayor Jones announced that Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of9: 18 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the Regular meeting to Open Session and
reported on:
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Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Speer
Employee Organization: RPOA -Miscellaneous
[P-100-050-120]
The City Council did not take any reportable action on this item.
Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Speer
Employee Organization: All Represented and Unrepresented Employees
[P-100-050]
The City Council did not take any reportable action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Jones declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of
9:19 p.m.
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