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RESOLUTION NO. qD "/G G
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING COM-
MENDING SCOTT CARTER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY.
WHEREAS, Scott Carter has served the City of Redding with
distinction as a Member of the City Council for a four-year term,
from 1986 to 1990 ; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter was selected by his colleagues to serve as
Mayor during 1989-90 ; and
WHEREAS, he also served the City as representative to the
Regional Wastewater System Planning Committee, the Redding Bus
Authority, the Development Fee Committee, the Landfill Committee,
the Joint Agency Library Committee, and others; and
WHEREAS, he served in a liaison capacity to the Parks and
Recreation Department, the Museums, the traffic and parking func-
tion, and several others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter has provided leadership for the Council in
environmental issues such as preservation of the Sacramento River,
support of SHARE, the preservation and effective utilization of
timber resources, and the provision of major recreational facilities
such as the Mt. Shasta Ski Park; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter' s term of office on the Redding City
Council has been characterized by significant progress including:
-- Shaping of an economic development strategy aimed at pro-
viding a high level of economic activity and new jobs, while at
the same time protecting the priceless environment of Redding;
-- Presiding over all-time highs in building construction and
development;
-- Development of a Mission and Goals Statement to guide the
City;
-- Development of essential community facilities, including the
construction of the Stillwater Regional Wastewater Treatment
Plant and conceptual design work for a new City Hall,
Corporation Yard, police facility, Softball Complex, Museum
Complex, and others;
-- Providing leadership in the securing of additional electri-
cal energy resources for the community, ensuring continuity of
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410 410Redding' s very favorable electric rates, in part through the
establishment of the Electric Utility Commission;
-- Stimulation of the visitor industry, unifying several
functions into a single department and creating the Tourism and
Convention Commission;
-- Development of more effective public services, such as an
automated refuse collection system, improved public transpor-
tation, and more responsive public safety services;
-- Institution of a variety of productivity measures, including
the "Pay for Performance" system, quarterly Council workshops,
an augmented employee training program, management team build-
ing, greater utilization of computer equipment, risk management
function and others;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Redding extends its profound thanks and commendation to
Scott Carter for his lasting contributions to the City of Redding;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council wishes Scott and
Catherine continued success in their future ventures.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced
and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Redding on the 17th day of April , 1990, and was duly adopted at
said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Dahl , Fulton, Moss, & Buffum
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ATTEST:
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ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk
FORM APPROVED:
R DALL A. HAYS, C. y Attorney
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