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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2008-10-07 180 City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers 777 Cypress Avenue Redding, California October 7,2008 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Redding Electric Utility Director Feider. The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Debbie Ivey. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stegall with the following Council Members present: Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Murray. I Also present were City Manager Starman, Assistant City Manager Tippin, City Attorney Duvernay, Electric Utility Director Feider, Development Services Director Hamilton, Transportation and Engineering Director Crane, Community Services Director Niemer, Assistant Electric Utility Director Nichols, Economic Director Zauher, Electric Utilities Manager Keener, Management Assistant to the City Manager Clark, Community Services Project Coordinator Glover, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive Assistant Stribley. PUBLIC COMMENT (P-050-475) Jim Gibson and Joe Rivera, representing VETS (Victory Ensured Through Service), thanked the City and community for assistance in refurbishing the Veterans Memorial Grove located at the Convention Center. (C-050-550) Steven Concepcion, Redding resident, opposed the decision to locate the new Police Facility at the South City Park site. (E-020) Charles Alexander, Redding resident, contended that the 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over a period of years, proposed by state legislation, does not take into account where or how a gas emissions base line will be established for comparison with future emissions or how the collection of gases will actually be accomplished. I RESOLUTION - Declaring October 2008, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," and October 16, 2008, as "Think Pink Day" [A -050-060-600] Dr. Figueroa, co-founder of "Think Pink Day," related that this is the 12th year of "Think Pink Day" and over 40,000 informational gift bags will be distributed in Redding and 36 other surrounding areas in northern California. He expressed appreciation to the City for its support and all volunteers who participate in the effort to educate women and men about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. He said early breast cancer detection has a 95% cure rate. Dr. Figueroa also acknowledged local businesses who donate items, time, and money which equates to approximately $100,000 worth of effort. Think Pink Past President Jennifer Stahl presented Council and staff with Think Pink T-Shirts. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting Resolution No. 2008-162 declaring October 2008, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," and October 16, 2008, as "Think Pink Day" in the City of Redding. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None I Resolution No. 2008-162 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk PRESENTATION - Illegal Dumping Program [C-ll 0-1 00-400] Shasta County District Attorney Jerry Benito provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Illegal Dumping Program (Program) in Shasta County which began in March of2007. As a result ofthe Program, he said 317 dump sites throughout the County have been located 10/7/2008 181 and cleaned, and only two have experienced repeat dumping. Mr. Benito thanked the City of Redding as well as the many agencies and community groups that have worked together to make the Program so successful and he requested continued community and City support in this endeavor. I RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITY CREEK CLEAN-UP COMMITTEE [S-060-150-135 & S-060-150-165] Community Projects Manager Glover related that the 2008 Community Creek Cleanup was held on September 6, 2008, and focused on Chum Creek and Clover Creek. More than 60 tons of debris and 40 tons of recyclable concrete was removed from the creeks. He pointed out that there were over 450 volunteers who removed debris from over 20 miles of the creeks. Mr. Glover advised that five art works were created from the debris in the creeks which will be on display in the Development Services lobby. He thanked the team captains and the many volunteers for their hard work. Patty Martin, Chum Creek Bottom resident, expressed concern that the Chum Creek Bottom area does not receive the same cleanup benefits as the Redding area. She contended that debris and contaminants flow down Chum Creek from the City and into the Bottom area. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar: Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of September 16, 2008 I Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No.6, check numbers 866642 through 867175 inclusive, in the amount of $20,509,749.04, for the period of September 15, 2008, through September 30, 2008; and Payroll Register No.6 electronic deposit transaction numbers 239704 through 240590 and check numbers 5412521 through 541667 inclusive, in the amount of$2,60 1 ,297.61 for the period September 7,2008, through September 20,2008, be approved. TOTAL: $23,111,046.65 Treasurer's Report - August 2008 (A-050-100-600) Total Treasurer's Accountability $149,491,291.51 Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $310,370,901.27 ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation (F-205-095-650) It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the ACR133 Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for August 2008 be accepted. I Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility; and (B-130-070) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for August 2008. Retail power sales revenue was $525,688 (3.0%) above projections and wholesale power sales through August totaled $8,399,868 or 153.0% above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was $64,482 or 0.7% above expectations. The total cost of energy through August was $8,933,506 or 60.2% above projections. The Utility's net operating results through August are $3,571,955. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4175, Purchase of a Reverse Osmosis System for the Redding Power Plant Unit 6 Generation Project [B-050-100 & E-120-150-676] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 4175, Purchase of a Reverse Osmosis System for the Redding Power Plant Unit 6 Generation Project be awarded to American Water Technology in the amount of $446,930.47. 10/7/2008 182 Amendment to Service Contract - Stephens Mechanical for Whiskeytown Hydroelectric Power Plant Maintenance [E-120-070-825] It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve an amendment to the Service Contract with Stephens Mechanical for Whiskeytown Hydroelectric Power Plant maintenance, increasing the "not-to-exceed" amount from $124,000 to $195,000 to provide additional mechanical work encountered when the disassembly and inspection occurred. First Amendment to Lease Agreement - North Valley Art League for the Carter House facility in Caldwell Park [C-070-100 & C-050-450-030] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with North Valley Art League for use of the Carter House facility in Caldwell Park and authorize the City Manager to execute said Lease Agreement amendments to provide minor changes such as an additional amount for monthly pest control service costs. I Resolution - Approving a California River Parkways Grant Application for completion of the Sacramento River Parkway Improvement Project [G-I00-170/P-050-460/C-070-250] It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2008-163 . be adopted, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, approving an application to California River Parkways Grant Program for funds in the amount of$2.2 million through the Water Quality Safety and Supply, Flood Control, Natural Resources Protection, Park Improvements Act of2006 (Proposition 84) to construct a trail, environmental interpretation, and riparian restoration on the east side of the Sacramento River on both sides of Highway 44 just west of Interstate 5, and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Council Member Jones advised he would vote "no" for consistency with earlier votes on this matter. , The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None I Resolution - Appropriating funds for improvements at the Benton Dog Park [B-130-070 & P-050-050] It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2008-164 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 43rd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2007-127 appropriating $6,000 to complete drinking water improvements at the Benton Dog Park for fiscal year 2008-09. Resolution - Proclaiming October 5 - 11,2008, as Fire Prevention Week in the City [A -050-060-600] It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 2008-165 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming October 5 - 11, 2008, as Fire Prevention Week. Mini-Grant - Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the Click-It or Ticket Campaign [G-I00-170-700 & P-150-150] It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that the City Council accept a Mini-Grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $20,000 for the Click-It or Ticket campaign from October 1,2008, through September 8,2009. I 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 August 2008. Total revenue to date is $10.5 million or $174,856 (1.6%) below staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $13,129,256 or $543,154 (4.3%) above staffs original projection. Encumbrances total $3,657,242. 10/7/2008 183 Contracts of Acquisition - Steven and Ramona Cendejas and Esby F. and Marta G. Conner for public-service easements on Fig Tree Lane for the Stillwater Business Park [C-070-010 & E-050-500] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute Contracts of Acquisition with Steven C. and Ramona C. Cendejas in the amount of$21,800 for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 056-090-005 and Esby and Marta G. Conner in the amount of $21,100 for APN 056-100-007 for the purchase of permanent public-service easements for utilities and street right-of-way on Fig Tree Lane for the Stillwater Business Park. .1 Council Member Jones advised he would vote "no" for consistency with earlier votes on this matter. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None Contracts of Acquisition - KLIPP A, LLC and Jacob ahd Charlene Meyers for the purchase of public-service easements on Rancho Road for the Stillwater Business Park [C-070-010 & E-050-500] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute Contracts of Acquisition with KLIPP A, LLC, in the amount of $60,724 for Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 054-440-019 and Jacob C. and Charlene L. Meyers in the amount of $48,800 for APN 054-440-020 for the purchase- of permanent public-service easements for utilities and street right-of-way on Rancho Road for the Stillwater Business Park. 1 Council Member Jones advised he would vote "no" for consistency with earlier votes on this matter. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall Council Members - Jones Council Members - None Council Members - None Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 4173, Street Striping and Pavement Marking Services [B-050-100 & S-070-200] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Bid Schedule No. 4173, Street Striping and Pavement Marking Services be awarded to Traffic Solutions, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 per year for a two-year term and authorize the Transportation and Engineering Director to execute a two-year extension to October 31, 2012, if mutually agreed. Fifth Amendment to the License and Permit for Commercial Activities - Horizon Air Industries, Inc. at Redding Municipal Airport [C-070-100 & A-090-100-300] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that the City Council approve the Fifth Amendment to the License and Permit for Commercial Activities with Horizon Air Industries, Inc. to include approximately 920 square feet of exterior ramp space in the amount of$3 79 .50 per month effective November 1,2008, with annual increases on the total monthly fee of2% in 2009, and 3% thereafter. 1 Resolution - Authorizing a grant application to the California Department of Finance for Proposition 1 B Funds re street maintenance and approving 2009 Pavement Management Plan [G-100-170 & S-070-200] It is the recommendation of the Transportation and Engineering Director that Resolution No. 2008-166 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing a grant application in the amount of$l ,369,576 to the California Department of Finance under Proposition 1 B-Local Streets and Roads Improvement, Congestion Relief, and Traffic Safety to supplement the City's street maintenance funds, and approving the 2009 City of Redding Pavement Management Plan for use of Proposition 1B funds. 101712008 184 Letter of Intent - Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District (ACID), re pursue Long-term Wholesale Raw Water Supply Purchase Agreement [W-030-700-010] It is the recommendation of the Municipal Utilities Director that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Letter of Intent with Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation ,District (ACID), to begin pursuit of a long-term wholesale raw water supply purchase agreement, subject to approval by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation of ACID's change in its Settlement Contract point of diversion. Resolution - Approving amendment to the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees re Assistant Fire Marshall standby duty compensation [P-l 00-050-1 00] It is the recommendation ofthe Personnel Director that Resolution No. 2008-167 be adopted approving an amendment to the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees to include the Assistant Fire Marshall in standby duty compensation, effective October 5, 2008. ' 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 as indicated above with the exception of the items approved by separate vote as indicated above. The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall NOES: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None LETTER FROM MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING - Re two Driving Under the Influence enforcement positions in the Redding Police Department [P-150-150] City Manager Starman related that the City received a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that allowed the City to utilize two police officers exclusively for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement. However, the grant will cease this year and those officers will fill positions that have been vacated due to retirements. He advised that although the City has received a grant from OTS in the amount of$114,132, effective January 1, 2009, that will allow continued enforcement ofDUI activities to remain a high priority, the amount is insufficient to dedicate two full-time officers. Cameron Mooney, Brittney Van Veen, Cathy Tilman, Carmen Lopez, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), provided statistical information regarding driving while under the influence and maintained that focused DUI enforcement reduces deaths and injuries. They urged the City Council to allocate sufficient funds to continue DUI enforcement with two full-time police officers. Shasta County District Attorney Jerry Benito encouraged the City Council, Police Chief and community to stay with this issue and keep it on the forefront even though grants will sunset. Mayor Stegall thanked the volunteers of MADD and advised that consideration of the proposal would be made during the next budget process. PUBLIC HEARING - Extension of time for expiration of Tentative Parcel Maps and Final Subdivision Maps ORDINANCE -AniendmentofReddingMunicipal Code Sections 17.12.090 and 17.24.020, [L-OI0-500-050 & S-100] The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Stegall opened the public hearing regarding Amendment of Redding Municipal Code Sections 17.12.090 and 17.24.020, extension of time for expiration of tentative parcel maps and final subdivision maps. The following document is on file in the Office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing City Clerk Strohrnayer advised that no protests were received. 10/7/2008 I t> I I 185 ,. Development Services Director Hamilton related that Senate Bill 1185 (SB 1185) was recently enacted amending Subdivision Map Act Sections 66452.6 and 66463.5. He explained that the amended state law is in response to the state's current economy and declining housing market and is intended to give relief to the development and housing industries by allowing extensions of approval of tentative parcel maps and final maps if application for extension is made prior to expiration of the approved tentative subdivision map. The City's Subdivision Ordinance currently allows a maximum extension of five years and would increase to six years. Mr. Hamilton added that SB 1185 grants an automatic one- year extension to tentative parcel or subdivision maps valid as of July 15, 2008, and expiring prior to January 1,2011. I In order to bring the City's Subdivision Ordinance in compliance with state law, Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council offer an ordinance for first reading by title only amending RMC Sections 17.12.090 and 17.24.020 relating to filing and extension of tentative parcel map and final subdivision map extensions, and that the full reading be waived. Mayor Stegall determined that no one present wished to address the issue, and closed the Public Hearing. MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti approving the amendment to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 17 . 12.090-Expiration of Tentative Parcel Map allowing extensions not-to-exceed a total of six years and Section 17.24.020-FilinglExtension of Final Subdivision Map allowing extensions not-to-exceed a total of six years. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Jones offered Ordinance No. 2420 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Sections 17.12.090- Expiration of Tentative Parcel Map and 17.24.020-FilinglExtension of Final Subdivision Map allowing extensions not-to-exceed a total of six years for tentative parcel and final subdivision maps. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2420 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Public Power Week [A-050-125 & A-050-080] Electric Manager Keener noted observance of the 22nd annual "Public Power Week" which commemorates locally-owned municipal electric utilities such as Redding Electric Utility (REU). He advised that REU has provided 88 years of service to the community and that a presentation day was held at the Shasta Builders' Exchange that provided students with information on how a public utility works, renewable resources, and the various jobs available within the energy industry. Mr. Keener also provided a video depicting the City's Services and Energy Fair held on June 21,2008, at the Sundial Bridge. He stated that the next Energy Fair will be on June 13,2009. Assistant Electric Utility Director Nichols provided information and slides on the Big Horn Wind Project in Washington as a typical wind farm and part of the REU portfolio providing 25% of the City's energy needs. No action was required on this informational item. I UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Stillwater Business Park [E-050-500 & A-050-080] Economic Director Zauher provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Stillwater Business Park stating that J. F. Shea, contractor for the Stillwater Business Park, has approximately 133 working days to complete construction which is anticipated for the Summer of2009. Mr. Zauher advised that the City, the Economic Development Corporation of Shasta County (EDC) and Cushman, & Wakefield Marketing Program provide a three-pronged marketing strategy. 101712008 186 In response to Council Member Murray, Cushman"& Wakefield Senior Director John Troughton, related that information can be provided for Redding residents who will be leaving the area on vacation and may wish to distribute the information to potential Stillwater Business purchasers and/or tenants. No action was required on this informational item. ORDINANCE - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 7.12.020, revising the language exempting service dogs from certain prohibitions [A-130-150] Management Assistant to the City Manager Clark related that the current Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 7.12.020 references "guide dogs for the blind" exempting them from restrictions relative to other animals at a public park, playground or pedestrian malls. He explained that in order to conform to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and state law, it is proposed to change the wording to exempt any dog "whose primary purpose is to assist a person with a disability as defined in state or federal statute or regulation." He stated that it will also allow a dog to remain in a vehicle at those types of locations, and also for city-approved dog show or organized event relating to dogs. I Mr. Clark recommended that an ordinance be offered for first reading by title only and the full reading waived amending RMC Chapter 7. 12.020-In Public Parks and Malls relative to exempting disabled assistance dogs from the prohibition against bringing dogs into public places. Council Member Murray expressed confusion regarding the exemption language which states "When the dog is brought onto such public place in a vehicle and is thereafter kept in the vehicle while on the premises." He was concerned that, as written, it would encourage people to leave dogs locked in a vehicle. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson approving amendments to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 7.12.070- In Public Parks and Malls, changing the wording to exempt any dog "whose primary purpose is to assist a person with a disability as defined in state or federal statute or regulation," and changing the language ofthe proposed ordinance for subsection R1. to read "when the dog is brought onto such public place in a vehicle and is temporarily kept in the vehicle while on the premises." The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: I Council Members - Murray Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Stegall Council Members - None Council Members - None The motion failed for lack of a majority vote. Council Member Jones believed that most pet owners are responsible and would not leave a cherished pet in a vehicle on a hot day. Council Members Bosetti and Dickerson were confident that existing laws sufficiently address animals left in unsafe or unhealthy situations, and they did not view the proposed revision as an encouragement to leave an animal in a vehicle. MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti approving amendments to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 7.12.070- In Public Parks and Malls, changing the wording to exempt any dog "whose primary purpose is to assist a - I person with a disability as defined in state or federal statute or regulation." The Vote: AYES: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Stegall NOES: Council Members - Murray ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None Council Member Jones offered Ordinance No. 2421, an ordinance ofthe City Council of the City of Redding amending RMC Chapter 7.12.020-In Public Parks and Malls relative to exempting disabled assistance dogs from the prohibition against bringing dogs into public places. 10/7/2008 187 MOTION: Made by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Bosetti, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2421 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Stegall Council Members - Murray Council Members - None Council Members - None I RESOLUTION - Opposing California's Ballot Initiative Proposition 7, the Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008 [L-040-300 & E-120-200] Electric Utility Director Feider recalled that in 2002, Senate Bill 1 078 (SB 1 078) was passed which created California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). SBI078 required that investor-owned utilities procure 20% oftheir retail power from renewable resources by 20 17 and that public utilities such as Redding Electric Utility (REU) adopt a similar standard. He advised that REU is well on its way toward exceeding this goal and forecasts that by 2010 30% of its energy will be provided by renewable resources. However, he pointed out that some interest groups felt California was not moving fast enough and there is an initiative on the November ballot to accelerate the development of renewable energy, Proposition 7. If passed, it would accelerate the RPS to 40% by 2020 and 50% by 2025 and would allow the California Energy Commission to impose penalties for non-compliance on publicly-owned utilities like REU and does not adequately address how those penalties would be paid. Mr. Feider related that opposition to Proposition 7 is widespread citing that it is poorly written and appears to stop the development of smaller renewable projects in favor of plants larger than 30 megawatts. Mr. Feider recommended that a resolution be adopted opposing Proposition 7. I Council Member Dickerson pointed out that the California Energy Commission is composed primarily of political appointees who have wanted to absorb municipal utilities and he believed people should be wary of such endeavors. Council- Member Murray maintained that such measures are virtually worthless without including the acquisition and construction of transmission resources as well. MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Jones, adopting Resolution No. 2008-168, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding, opposing California's Ballot Initiative Proposition 7-The Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008. 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. 2008-168 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk I ORDINANCE - Adopting a Procurement Process for Certain Equipment for Redding Power Plant Generating Unit 6 Project [B-050-100 & E-120-150-676] Electric Utility Director Feider recalled that on June 19, 2007, the City Council authorized construction of Redding Power Plant Generating Unit 6. He stated that on September 2, 2008, the City Council approved a procurement strategy for the purchase of certain other equipment for Unit 6 and other components allowing Generating Units 5 and 6 to share information and direction for optimal operation. Mr. Feider recommended that the City Council offer an ordinance for first reading by title only and waive the full reading, formalizing the procurement process for the remaining items for construction and installation of Generating Unit 6 at the Redding Power Plant pursuant to Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 4.20-Purchasing System. In response to Council Member Dickerson, City Attorney Duvernay explained that Government Code Section 54201 requires municipalities to formally adopt a special 10/7/2008 188 procurement process codified by ordinance. By adopting this formal process, he said it puts the City in a more tenable position against bid protests. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones adopting a special procurement process for certain equipment and material necessary for the construction of the Redding Power Plant Generating Unit 6 Project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Council Member Murray offered Ordinance No. 2422 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting a special procurement process for certain equipment and material necessary for the construction of the Redding Power Plant Generating Unit 6 Project. I MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Jones, that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2422 be waived, and that the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORAL REPORT - City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234) (A-050-060) Mayor. Stegall reported attendance at a Northern California Power Agency (NCP A) Commission meeting in Napa, California on September 24 through 26,2008. Council Member Murray reported attendance at the League of California Cities 2008 Annual Conference in Long Beach, California on September 24 through 26, 2008. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of9: 12 p.m., Mayor Stegall declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED I ~~JM0bQm May r ATTEST: ~~ City Clerk 1 I 10/712008 ~;