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City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
August 5, 2008 4:15 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Bosetti.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Charlene Payment.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stegall with the following Council Members
present: Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Murray.
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Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Tippin, City Attorney
Duvernay, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering
Director Crane, Fire Chief Fry, Police Chief Moty, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive
Assistant Stribley.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(C-050-550)
Vi Klaseen, Redding resident, said that the proposed police facility is an important project
and sorely needed. She urged the City Council to place an initiative before the voters to
determine if the community is willing to provide the necessary construction funding through
increased sales tax. She did not support altering current plans for the facility to fit any
existing "big box" building.
(P-050-435)
Bill Ulch, Redding resident, urged removal of the brush along the trail by the river in the
Parkview Neighborhood pointing to a correlation with the reduced number of police calls for
service in the area after removal of excess vegetation.
(S-010)
Charles Alexander, Redding resident, opposed placing a parolee reentry-facility in Redding
as proposed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Shasta
County.
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(C-050-550)
Ian Kirk, Redding businessman, expressed concern regarding the apparent lack of a funding
mechanism to construct a new police facility and did not support borrowing against the future
financial vitality of the community. He suggested that a committee to research funding
sources be comprised of real estate and investment experts, that the City purchase
construction plans from another agency that has recently built a police facility, and that the
City's website be modified to allow live input from the community during City Council
meetings.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 1, 2008, and Special Meetings of June 16
and July 1, 2008
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.1, check numbers 864356 through
864789 inclusive, in the amount of $8,031,594.33, for the period of July 1, 2008, through
July 11, 2008; Accounts Payable Register No.2, check numbers 864790 through 865394
inclusive, in the amount of$32,745,160.80, for the period ofJuly 14, 2008, through July 31,
2008; Payroll Register No.1 electronic deposit transaction numbers 234668 through 235644
and check numbers 540739 through 540960 inclusive, in the amount of$3,121,921.07 for
the period June 29, 2008, through July 12, 2008; and Payroll Register No.2 electronic
deposit transaction numbers 235691 through 236674 and check numbers 540969 through
5415096 inclusive, in the amount of$2, 738,110.57 for the period July 13, 2008, through July
26, 2008, be approved. TOTAL: $46,636,786.77
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Treasurer's Report - June 2008
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$154,916,854.93
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$326,899,113.48
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ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F -205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Finance Officer that the ACRl33 Report and the Proof of
Cash Reconciliation for June 2008 be accepted.
Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 - Fire Prevention, re
designation of a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
(F-210 & P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chiefthat Ordinance No. 2416 be adopted, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC)
Section 9.20.060-Designation of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and Fire Safe
Building Construction and Methods Manual for Wildland-Urban Interface for compliance
with Cal Fire updates.
Appointment - City Council Liaison to the Stillwater Business Park
(E-050-500 & A-050-060)
It is the recommendation of the Mayor that Council Member Murray be appointed as Council
Liaison to the Stillwater Business Park.
Proiect Status Report - Update on Major Projects
(A-050-080)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status
Report for July 2008.
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Resolution - Intention to abandon a portion of the Polk Street and setting public hearing
(A-OlO-lOO)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2008-
141 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, declaring its
intention to abandon a portion of the Polk Street (3460 Polk Street) right-of-way (A-3-08)
adjacent to 1025 Sutter Street and Geary Street, and setting public hearing for September 2,
2008.
Grant Agreement - Accepting ownership of Redding Municipal Library inventory
(G-I00 & L-050)
It is the recommendation of the Community'Services Director that the City Council approve
the Grant Agreement to accept, from the County of Shasta, ownership of all furniture,
fixtures, equipment, and collection materials at the Redding Municipal Library.
Agreement - Shasta County Office of Education
(E-060-630/^G-I00-070/P-150-150)
It is the recommendation ofthe Police Chief that the City Council authorize the Police Chief
to execute an Agreement to partner with the Shasta County Office of Education to accept a
Safe Schools/Healthy Student federal grant in the amount of$11 0,000 annually for four years
to provide a full-time School Resource Officer at Oasis School.
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Mayor Stegall advised she would abstain from discussion and voting on this item due to her
husband's service on the Board of Directors for the Shasta County Office of Education.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Murray
Council Members - None
Council Members - Stegall
Council Members - None
Grant - California Integrated Waste Management Board for street maintenance project
funding; and
Resolution - Allocating grant funds for the 2008 Polymer Modified Asphalt Rubber chip seal
and microsurface project currently under construction
(G-I00-070/S-070-200/B-130-070)
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It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City
Coup.cil accept the California Integrated Waste Management Board grant through its
Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Chip Seal Grant Program in the amount of $137,030 for the
City's 2008 Polymer Modified Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal and Microsurface Project.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2008-142 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 39th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2007-127 in the amount of$137,030 for street maintenance for fiscal year
2008-09.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4133, Replace AC Surfacing 2008 Project
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation ofthe Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 4133 (Job No. 2008), Replace AC Surfacing 2008 Project awarded to Ron Hale
Construction, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily complete and that the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final cost
was $437,242.55.
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Resolution - Accepting streets and improvements in Summerfield Meadows Subdivision
Unit 2
(S-100-711 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation ofthe Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No.
2008-143 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding, accepting for
maintenance and operation the streets in the Summerfield Meadows Subdivision Unit 2 (S-
10-01), located west of Sacramento Drive, by Summerfield Meadows Development, Inc.;
that the improvements be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and that the City Clerk be
instructed to return the securities to the developer.
Reject Non-Responsive Low Bid and Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4157, One 24,000
lb Wheel Loader; and authorize selling surplus 1989 Fiat Front-loader Equipment No. 391
(B-050-100 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule
No. 4157, One 24,000 lb Wheel Loader not be awarded to low bidder Western Power and
Equipment because it did not meet bid specifications and was therefore non-responsive; that
Bid Schedule No. 4157, One 24,000 lb Wheel Loader be awarded to Pape Machinery in the
amount of$131 ,489, that the 1989 Fiat Front-loader Equipment No. 391 be declared surplus
and authorize the sale of said equipment with proceeds deposited to the Solid Waste Utility
Rolling Stock Fund.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that all
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended
above with the exception of the item approved by separate vote as indicated above.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2416 and Resolution Nos. 2008-141, 2008-142, and 2008-143 are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS - Community Development Advisory Committee
(B-080-600-100)
Mayor Stegall recommended the appointment of Staci Bertagna to the Community
Development Advisory Committee to serve an unexpired term ending December 1, 2008,
and provided a brief summary of Ms. Bertagna's qualifications and experience.
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Council Members Jones and Bosetti stated that Ms. Bertagna possessed a minimal level of
experience, therefore, they would not support the appointment.
Mayor Stegall expressed concern about her colleague's expressed opinions relative to
inexperience, and questioned how one obtains experience without first being given an
opportunity to serve.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Murray,
appointing Staci Bertagna to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC)
to serve an unexpired term ending December 1, 2008. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall
NOES: Council Members - Bosetti and Jones
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Staci Bertagna thanked the City Council for the appointment and expressed confidence that
her qualifications, experience, and background in social work would be an asset to the
Committee.
LETTER OF AGREEMENT - Turtle Bay Exploration Park installation of a thermal energy
storage system
(E-090-100 & C-070-250-250)
Electric Utility Director Feiderrelated that Redding Electric Utility (REU) promotes the use
of Thermal Energy (ice) Storage (TES) systems whenever possible. Because Turtle Bay
Exploration Park (Turtle Bay) wishes to remain true to its environmental purpose, and
because its current system is mechanically compatible and the costs for the project are very
attractive, it has agreed to showcase the system for REU. He stated that REU has evaluated
the system and its potential to reduce 100 kW during peak times which will benefit REU and
its rate payers.
Mr. Feider advised that costs for the TES at Turtle Bay will be funded through the Public
Benefits Program in an amount not-to-exceed $140,000. He said that should the City
Council authorize the project, REU would execute a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Turtle
Bay outlining the project cost reimbursement plan, REU's expectation for the TES System
performance and hours of operation, and remote monitoring of the system. He added that
the TES system is in operation at several City facilities and is available to any REU-serviced
private or nonprofit business mechanically configured to accept the system and he
encouraged them to apply for an evaluation.
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Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council approve the LOA between REU and Turtle
Bay to provide 100% installation costs, plus 10% contingencies of the TES through the
Public Benefits Program.
Council Member Jones expressed concern regarding the amount of funding already provided
to Turtle Bay, and asked that the annual City subsidy of$350,000 be reduced by the amount
of the TES installation.
In response to a motion made by Council Member Jones to approve staffs recommendation
but reduce the annual subsidy to Turtle Bay for the current year by a like amount, City
Attorney Duvernay cautioned that the motion was not properly agendized and could only be
allowed by accepting the recommendation and directing staff to return for future
consideration of the annual subsidy to Turtle Bay.
City Manager Starman added that the matter is not time sensitive and could be discussed in
its entirety at a future meeting.
Council Member Dickerson did not support the motion commenting that budget discussions
are scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on August 19th and would be a more
appropriate forum for subsidy issues.
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Council Member Murray also did not support the motion pointing out that ally energy
savings, wherever it occurs, is of greater benefit to the ratepayers and to the City than to
Turtle Bay.
Council Member Jones amended his motion as follows:
MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti,
approving the Letter of Agreement between Redding Electric Utility (REU) and Turtle Bay
Exploration Park to provide 100% installation costs, plus 10% contingencies of the Thermal
Energy Storage System through the REU Public Benefits Program, and directfng staff to
prepare a report for consideration at a future meeting to reduce Turtle Bay's annual subsidy
for the current year by a like amount. The Vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti and Jones
Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Motion failed for lack of a majority.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
approving the Letter of Agreement between Redding Electric Utility (REU) and Turtle Bay
Exploration Park to provide 100% installation costs, plus 10% contingencies of the Thermal
Energy Storage System through the REU Public Benefits Program.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - Bosetti and Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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RESOLUTION - Approving the long-term Gas Supply Agreement with M-S-R Energy
Authority; issuance of Gas Revenue Bonds; certain Redding related portions of the Official
Statement; and related actions
(E-120-50l & E-120-058)
Electric Utility Director Feider recalled that on July I, 2008, the City Council authorized
participation in the newly-formed M-S-R Energy Authority (Authority) and authorized
Redding Electric Utility (REU) to complete a 30-year gas prepay program under the new
Joint Powers Agency. He stated that the Authority will purchase gas on behalf of its
members (the City of Santa Clara, the City of Redding, and the Modesto Irrigation District
[M-S-R]) and M-S-R will agree to purchase the gas in the amount of$1.8 billion (the City
of Redding's share is $600 million over 30 years) from Citigroup Energy, Inc. with the
issuance of bonds providing prepayment of that amount. He added that under this
Agreement the City will have no obligation except to purchase the gas from the Authority.
Mr. Feider advised that startup costs for REU with the Authority will be approximately
$20,000 to $30,000 per year, but it is estimated that this proposal will save approximately
$1.5 million to $2.4 million per year for the 30-year life of the Agreement.
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Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council approve the execution of a Long-Term Gas
Supply Agreement with the Authority, adopt a resolution approving the issuance by the
Authority of a not-to-exceed $1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of M-S-R Energy
Authority Gas Revenue Bonds Series 2008, in one or more series, approving the form of and
authorizing delivery of the Supply Agreement, and approving the portion of the Official
Statement relating to the Bonds describing Redding Electric Utility, and any changes as the
Authorized City Representative to the Authority may require or approve.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
adopting Resolution No. 2008-144, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding,
approving the issuance by the Authority of a not-to-exceed $1.8 billion aggregate principal
amount ofM-S-R Energy Authority Gas Revenue Bonds Series 2008 in one or more series,
approving the form of and authorizing execution and delivery of a Long-Term Gas Supply
Agreement with the Modesto-Santa Clara-Redding (M-S-R) Authority, and the portion of
the Official Statement relating to the Bonds describing Redding Electric Utility, and any
changes as the Authorized City Representative to the Authority may require or approve.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2008-144 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
Electric Utility Director Feider related that the Redding Electric Utility completed the fiscal
year with $1.7 million negative projections for the fiscal year, but it was driven by the low
hydro system this year which is 25% below projections. He stated that the hydro system will
be low for at least the first portion of the current fiscal year as well. '
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"Mr. Feider reported that retail power sales revenue through June was $1,401,716 (1.7%)
below projections and wholesale power sales through June totaled $36,528,630 or 130.0%
above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was $4,855,028 or 14.6% below
expectations. The total cost of energy through June was $40,245,457 or 49.9% above
projections. The Utility's negative net operating results through June are $8,851,673.
Mr. Feider"recommended that the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for June
2008 be accepted.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member Jones,
accepting the Redding Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for June 2008.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
SUPPLY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - Siemens Power Generation,
Inc.
AMENDMENT to AGREEMENT - EmeraChem Power LLC; and
RESOLUTION - Appropriating funds for the Unit 5 control system upgrade and addition of
two new staff positions for Redding Electric Utility (REU)
(E-120-150-675/^E-120-150-676/^B-130-070/^P-I00-060)
Electric Utility Dir~ctor Feider explained that the construction of Generating Unit 6 at the
Redding Power Plant will require upgrades to Generating Unit 5 and costs were included for
that Unit. It was planned to upgrade Unit 5 at the same time as construction of Unit 6
because many operations require the units to "communicate" via shared systems; however,
it appears that the costs for the upgrades were slightly underestimated. He stated that
Siemens Power Generation, Inc. can provide a Distributed Control System (DCS) for Units
5 and 6 in the amount of$I,364,377.
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Mr. Feider related that the emission systems for the generating units require annual
maintenance which necessitates renting a crane and is very cumbersome. He stated that
EmeraChem Power can provide a built-in crane system eliminating the need for crane rentals
and manlift devices and provide an added margin of safety. The Supply Agreement with
EmeraChem Power will allow for future savings to ratepayers on the standard cleaning ofthe
emissions system and provide efficiency for maintenance of both Units 5 and 6.
When discussions began regarding construction of Unit 6, Mr. Feider recalled it was
estimated that staffing levels would need to increase by six positions. He believed it prudent
to hire two of those positions at this time; Automation Specialist with a salary range of
$4,881 to $7,782 and Maintenance Planner/Materials Coordinator with a salary range of
"$4,128 to $6,533, which will be unrepresented classifications.
Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor execute a Supply and
Professional Services Agreement with Siemens Power Generation, Inc. (Siemens) to provide
a Distributed Control System (DCS) and associated technical services for Units 5 and 6 in
the amount of$1 ,364,377, and that the City Manager be authorized to approve change orders
in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $125,000; that the Mayor be authorized to execute an
amendment to the Supply and Professional Services Agreement with EmeraChem Power
LLC to provide a catalyst handling system for Unit 6 in the amount of$868,000, and that the
City Manager be authorized to approve change orders in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed
$475,000; and that a resolution be adopted increasing the appropriation for Unit 5's DCS in
an amount not-to-exceed $1,365,000, and approving the addition of two new staffpositions
to facilitate and operate Unit 6.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Supply and Professional Services Agreement with
Siemens Power Generation, Inc. (Siemens) to provide a Distributed Control System (DCS)
and associated technical services for Units 5 and 6 in the amount of $1,364,377 and
authorizing the City Manager to approve change orders in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed
$125,000; authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Supply and Professional
Services Agreement with EmeraChem Power LLC to provide a catalyst handling system for
Unit 6 in the amount of $868,000, and authorizing the City Manager to approve change
orders in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $475,000; and that Resolution No. 2008-145
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting
the 40th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $830,000 for the
Unit 5 DCS upgrade and the addition of two new positions to facilitate and operate Unit 6
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as unrepresented classifications, Automation Specialist with a salary range 0[$4,881 to
$ 7,782 and Maintenance Planner/Materials Coordinator with a salary range of $4,128 to
$6,533. The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2008-145 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 11.12 - Speed Limits
(T-080-750)
Transportation and Engineering Director Crane related that engineering and traffic surveys,
prepared in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, can be
conducted to determine speed zones at interval maximums of seven years, or more frequently
if significant changes to the road segment occur. He explained that Redding Municipal Code
Section 11.12.010 sets out various streets where speed zones are established, and this
evening's Report to City Council dated July 22,2008, addresses Lake Boulevard from St.
Marks Street to Clay Street.(a new speed zone would be established to create a transition
between a 45 mph and 35 mph on Lake Boulevard), Viking Way from Abernathy Lane to
Old Oregon Trail (an update in the speed zone to 40 mph would be established on Viking
Way), and for Old Oregon Trail from Hartnell Avenue to Harley Leighton Road (a speed
zone of 40 mph would be established).
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Mr. Crane recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading by title only and the
full reading waived, amending Redding Municipal Code Section 11.12.010 to establish the
new speed zones in the City.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones
approving the amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 11.12.010
establishing speed zones for Lake Boulevard from St. Marks Street to Clay Street (to
establish a transition zone from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour, Viking Way from
Abernathy Lane to Old Oregon Trail to 40 mph, and Old Oregon Trail from Hartnell Avenue
to Harley Leighton Road, 40 mph. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2417 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 11.12.010
establishing speed zon~s as set forth above.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2417 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 6.14.150, amending definitions
of authorized games at the Casino Club Card Room
(L-070-030)
City Attorney Duvernay related that field representatives from the Department of Justice
Division of Gambling Control which regulates Card Rooms visited the Casino Club. They
subsequently informed the City that the City's Definitions of Authorized Games did not
cover the card games of "Texas Hold Em" and "Omaha" which are played at the Casino
Club. Mr. Duvernay stated that the Redding Municipal Code section relative to cardrooms
should be amended to define and describe the authorized games played at the Casino Club,
and to ensure compliance with the Gambling Control Act and policies of the State
Department of Justice. .
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Mr. Duvernay recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading by title only and
the full reading waived, amending RMC Section 6.14.150 to conform with the State
Department of Justice, Division of Gambling Control policies and licensing approvals.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Murray,
approving the amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 6. 14. 150-Authorized
Games to comply with the State Department of Justice, Division of Gambling Control
policies and licensing approvals. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Jones offered Ordinance No. 2418 for first reading, an ordinance ofthe City
Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Section 6.14. 150-Authorized Games.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Murray, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2418 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed
to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ORAL REPORT - City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at
City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234)
(A-050-060)
Council Member Murray reported participating in a Sacramento Division of the League of
California Cities' Executive Committee teleconference meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 6:04 p.m., Mayor Stegall declared the meeting
adjourned.
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