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07/07/92
City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
Redding, California
July 7, 1992 7:05 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by City Attorney Hays.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Dan Byus, Christian Life Center.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Moss with the following Council
Members present: Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry,
City Attorney Hays, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of Planning and
Community Development Perry, Police Chief Blankenship, Electric Utility
Operations Manager Ryan, Fire Chief Bailey, Director of Finance Downing,
Director of General Services Masingale, Director of Parks and Recreation
Riley, Director of Personnel Bristow, Housing Manager Maurer, Airports
Director Ruff, Budget Services Officer Starman, Public Information Officer
Bachman, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary
to the City Council Rudolph.
Mayor Moss advised that the item regarding salary range adjustments and
amending a classification in the Electric Department, item 9-5(c), has been
removed from the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes
- Regular Meeting of May 19, 1992
Regular Meeting of June 2, 1992
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 24, check numbers 182685
through 183331 inclusive, in the amount of $7,999,235.38, be approved and
paid, and Payroll Register No. 26, check numbers 339653 through 340441
inclusive, in the amount of $863,040.55, and Automatic Payroll Deposits in the
amount of $231,156.98, for a total of $1,094,197.53, for the period of June 7,
1992 through June 20, 1992, be approved.
TOTAL: $9,093,432.91
Offer to Sell Land on Sacramento River Near Middle Creek to the City
(C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of Planning and Community Development Director Perry
that Council accept the update regarding staff's work on the offer to sell
land on the Sacramento River near Middle Creek to the City, as indicated in
the Report to City Council dated June 30, 1992, incorporated herein by
reference.
Set Public Hearing
- re General Plan Amendment GPA-7-92, by Christopher
Wheeler (2265 Park Marina Drive)
(G-030-010)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., August 4, 1992, to consider
General Plan Amendment GPA-7-92, a request to amend the General Plan to
"Retail."
Request for Proposal
- re Technical Services to Develop a Bid Specification
for the Electric Department Control Center at Redding Power
(B-050-100 & E-120-300-700)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Council
authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding professional
services needed to obtain design and construction specifications and
documentation for the Electric Department Control Center at Redding Power.
It is estimated the cost of issuing the RFP is staff time only. The project
will be charged to Job Order 9710-16.
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Resolution - re Contract for Professional Services from Economic Sciences
Corporation (ESC) to Develop a Weather-Normalized Electric Utility Rate Model
(B-050-100 & E-090-160 & B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Resolution No.
92-299 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Letter Agreement dated
June 22, 1992, between the City of Redding and Economic Sciences Corporation
to develop a weather normalized rate model for the City of Redding Electric
Department, in an amount not to exceed $24,100.00, and directing the Finance
Department to encumber the sum of $24,100.00 from the Electric Department's
fiscal year 1991-92 budget into the fiscal year 1992-93 budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2666, Three Phase Pad Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2666, three phase pad type distribution transformers, be awarded to the
evaluated low bidder, Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, in the evaluated
amount of $798,742.28, and a delivered cost of $371,130.00, for the period of
August 1, 1992 through July 31, 1993. Funds for this purchase are included in
the 1992-93 budget.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2667, Single Phase Pad Type Distribution
Transformers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2667, single phase pad type distribution transformers, be awarded to
Cooper Power Systems, at a total evaluated price, including losses, of
$778,173.44, and a delivered cost of $287,792.00, for the period of August 1,
1992 through July 31, 1993. The apparent low bidder was not in compliance
with the bid specifications. Funds for this purchase are included in the
1992-93 budget.
Resolution
- Amendment to Uniform Allowance Resolution
(P-100-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Personnel Director that Resolution No. 92-300
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding (1)
Rescinding Resolution No. 92-234 effective midnight, July 4, 1992, and (2)
Establishing new Miscellaneous Employee Benefit Policies for Unrepresented
Employees not covered by a Memorandum of Understanding, effective July 5,
1992, specifically providing for a uniform allowance in the amount of $600.00
for the title of Police Training Supervisor.
Resolution
- re Women's Refuge Rape Crisis Counseling Services
(P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 92-301 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
authorizing the City Manager to sign the Agreement between the City of Redding
and the Shasta County Women's Refuge to provide rape crisis intervention
services for the period of July 1, 1992, through June 30, 1993, at an hourly
rate of $15.00 per hour.
Placement of Temporary Off-Site Real Estate Sign
- on City of Redding
Municipal Airport Property (Airport Road)
(L-010-390-080 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Airports Director that Council authorize the
placement of a "For Sale" by Terra Properties on the City of Redding Municipal
Airport property for two years as long as the requirements of the Redding
Municipal Code for temporary off-site real estates signs is complied with and
the following additional conditions, in addition to those specified in Use
Permit No. UP-29-92, are met, as indicated in the Report to City Council dated
June 22, 1992, incorporated herein by reference: 1) Location to be approved
by the Airports Director; 2) Sign to show map depicting the location of the
property for sale; 3) Sign to be removed upon annexation to the City; 4)
Eagle Crest Homes project to be listed on the sign; and 5) Sign to be located
outside of any improvement area for the Airpark Subdivision.
Resolution
- Authorizing Extension of Maintenance and Management Agreement
with Motorola, Inc. for the City's 800 MHZ Radio System and Related Equipment
(C-175-750)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Resolution No.
92-302 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving continuing the Maintenance and Management Agreement with Motorola
Communications and Electronics, Inc. for the period of July 1 through December
31, 1992, not to exceed $33,157.02, for the City's 800 MHZ Radio System and
related equipment, and authorizing the City Manager to sign the necessary
documentation on behalf of the City.
Resolution
- re Destruction of Certain Documents
(A-050-055-750)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 92-303 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing
the destruction of certain records.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2655, Landscape Maintenance Services at
Various Locations
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Director that Bid
Schedule No. 2655, landscape maintenance services at various locations, be
awarded as follows:
1) John's Landscaping, total award of $12,120.00 - a) St. Thomas Heights
Landscape Assessment District - $6,240.00; b) River Heights Landscape
Assessment District - $3,900.00; c) Candlewood Estates Landscape Assessment
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District - $1,020.00; and d) Ravenwood Estates Landscape Assessment District
- $960.00;
2) Smith & Son Construction, total award of $14,160.00 - a) Fire Hall #2 -
$1,800.00; b) Fire Hall #4 - $1,500.00; c) Fire Hall #5 - $900.00; d) River
Park Highlands Landscape Assessment District - $4,200.00; e) Bonnyview
Estates Landscape Assessment District - $1,800.00; f) Oak Mesa Estates
Landscape Assessment District - $1,200.00; g) Quail Ridge Landscape
Assessment District - $1,200.00; and h) Western Acres Landscape Assessment
District - $1,560.00;
3) Commercial Landscape Service, total award of $10,260.00 - a)
Utility/Customer Service - $1,080.00; b) Highland Oaks Landscape Assessment
District - $1,020.00; c) East Redding Estates Landscape Assessment District -
$3,600.00; d) Shasta View Manor Landscape Assessment District - $1,020.00; e)
Quail Hollow Landscape Assessment District - $900.00; f) Hidden Hills
Estates Landscape Assessment District - $715.00; and g) Lancer Hills
Landscape Assessment District - $1,100.00 and h) Almaden Estates Landscape
Assessment District - $825.00;
4) M & S Landscaping, total award of $18,888.00 - a) Women's Refuge and
United Way Building - $2,892.00; b) Convention and Visitors Bureau -
$2,820.00; c) Electric Department - $4,020.00; d) Fire Hall #6 - $2,916.00;
e) Girvan Estates Landscape Assessment District - $1,800.00; f) River Ridge
Terrace Landscape Assessment District - $1,548.00; g) Vista Ridge Landscape
Assessment District -$1,344.00; and h) River Ridge Park Landscape Assessment
District - $1,548.00.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2430, Churn Creek Lift Station
(B-050-020 & W-020-560)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2430, awarded to Tresize Company, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, the
City Clerk authorized to file a Notice of Completion, and that $45,000.00 of
the remaining project sewer funds be approved to cover the pending potential
litigation costs should one or both of the arbitration processes find in favor
of the contractor. The final contract price is $1,715,729.62.
Authorizing Payment
- Oversizing of Water Main, Fig Tree Lane
(W-030-725 & S-100-108)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that staff be authorized
to make payment to Stimpel-Baker Investment Company, in the amount of
$9,624.60, for the cost of oversizing the water main in Fig Tree Lane per the
Master Plan. Sufficient funds are available for this work in the 1992-93
Water Budget under Minor Extensions and Oversizing, Account 143-869-3511 (Job
No. 9573-60).
Resolution Accepting Streets
and Acceptance of Improvements and Final Map -
Blossom Park Subdivision, Unit 4
* (S-070-230 & S-100-044)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 92-
304 be accepted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
accepting for maintenance and operation Fairmont Court, Montclair Drive,
Fairmont Drive, Beaumont Drive, and Beaumont Court in Unit 4 of the Blossom
Park Subdivision.
It is also recommended that the improvements in Blossom Park Subdivision, Unit
4, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be instructed
to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2665, Enterprise High School Sports Lighting
(B-050-020 & P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2665, Enterprise High School sports lighting, be awarded to the low bidder,
Cal Electro, in the amount of $59,900.00, an additional $4,000.00 be approved
to cover the cost of engineering and inspection fees, and $3,100.00 be
approved to cover the cost of contract change orders, for a total of
$67,000.00. Funding for this project is being provided through a grant from
the McConnell Foundation.
Canyon Hollow Sewer Siphon
(W-020-575)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Steve Courtney's
"Notice of Demand" letter dated June 15, 1992, regarding the Canyon Hollow
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Sewer Siphon, incorporated herein by reference, be referred to the Risk
Manager for rejection.
Resolution
- Ordering Abatement Proceedings on the Property Located at 2073
Gold Street, owned by Don Pike
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the City Attorney that Resolution No. 92-305 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the
Report and Findings of the Board of Appeals, and ordering the abatement of the
unsafe and unsightly building(s) and debris on the property at 2073 Gold
Street, owned by Don Pike.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 92-299, 92-300, 92-301, 92-302, 92-303, 92-304, and 92-305 are
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
NORTH STATE CONSTRUCTORS
- Letter re Annexation 89-16, Rancho Road
(A-150-222)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry indicated that a letter was
received from North State Constructors requesting Council to direct staff to
proceed with processing use permits and facilitating pending annexations. He
provided Council with a letter staff wrote outlining Council's present policy
with regard to annexations.
This was an information item and no action was required.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-6-91, by Shasta Enterprises
(East side of Airport Road, approximately 3,500 feet south of Electro Way)
(A-010-100)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Abandonment Application A-6-91.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated June 26, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry advised that the Planning
Commission at its May 26, 1992, meeting recommended approval of the
abandonment of a portion of an undeveloped right-of-way located adjacent to
and north of 5893 Airport Road. The portion of the right-of-way recommended
for abandonment is approximately 1,300 feet long and 40 feet wide. He related
that utility companies potentially affected by the abandonment have not
objected to the request for vacation of the right-of-way. If abandoned in
full, the right-of-way would be split down the middle and revert to the
adjoining property owners.
Mr. Perry explained that the primary use with this abandonment request is
providing replacement access from Airport Road to property to the east, the
Airport. The Airports Director has identified a need for access to the City-
owned parcel adjacent to the Airport and to the Airport without using
taxiways. Primarily, this is for emergency access; however, it would also
serve a ten-acre parcel the City has on the west side of the Airport. In
reviewing the request, the Planning Commission recommended that the
abandonment be subject to the following two qualifications: 1) That an
alternative access be provided as a substitute for this road; and 2) That
only the south half be abandoned at this time.
It is the opinion of the Planning Commission, the Airports Director, and
Planning staff that the road is not needed if alternative access is provided.
However, it is felt that the full 40-feet should not be vacated until
adequate replacement access is provided. The easement farther to the north
could eventually be that replacement access. It is the recommendation of
staff that Council approve the abandonment of the south half subject to
obtaining an easement between Airport Road and the Airport farther to the
north across the Shasta Enterprise property to the north.
If Council concurs, it is recommended that the abandonment be approved in
concept, the Negative Declaration ratified, and staff directed to submit a
resolution upon receipt of a deed. The effect of this is to exchange a 40-
foot-wide access for one 25-foot-wide and one 20-foot-wide access with the
eventual goal of eliminating the 20-foot-wide access and widening the 25-foot-
wide access to 50 feet or a standard City street.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Perry related that Shasta
Enterprises has provided the City with a copy of the existing deed for that
easement. The deed, however, runs between the two properties and is not a
full public street type easement. Because the easement will most probably
become a public street, staff is requesting Shasta Enterprises to deed the
south portion to the City.
Mayor Moss determined there was no one present who wished to speak on the item
and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
that Council make the following findings regarding Abandonment Application A-
6-91:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding,
California; and ratify the Negative Declaration authorized by the Board of
Administration Review on February 19, 1992. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
approving Abandonment Application A-6-91 in concept and directing staff to
submit a resolution upon receipt of a deed from Shasta Enterprises effecting
an exchange of a 40-foot-wide access for one 25-foot-wide and one 20-foot-wide
access. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 9, Hidden Hills
Subdivision
(A-170-075-009)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 9, Hidden Hills Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Department recommendation dated June 24, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
June 16, 1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the
levy of assessments that were required as a condition of approval for Hidden
Hills Subdivision. These actions included approval of the Engineer's Report,
adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the formation of the
District, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for July 7,
1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $76.86 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 9, Hidden
Hills, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate the fee and submit
a recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 12, Lancer Hills
Subdivision, Unit 3
(A-170-075-012)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 12, Lancer Hills Subdivision,
Unit 3.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Department recommendation dated June 24, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry recalled that Council at its
June 16, 1992, meeting undertook steps to formulate a landscape maintenance
district for those landscaping improvements being installed in conjunction
with the development of the Lancer Hills Subdivision, Unit 3. These actions
included approval of the Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution
initiating proceedings for the formation of the District, and adoption of a
resolution setting a public hearing for July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $139.55 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 12, Lancer
Hills Subdivision, Unit 3, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate
the fee and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 18, Almaden Estates
Subdivision, Unit 1 and Parcel R1
(A-170-075-018)
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The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 18, Almaden Estates Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Department recommendation dated June 24, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments that were required as a condition of approval for Almaden Estates
Subdivision, Unit 1 and Parcel R1. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
formation of the District, and adoption of a resolution setting a public
hearing for July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $84.47 per lot.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Riley related that maintenance of
all the landscape maintenance districts is done by the private sector through
a bid process.
Cynthia Morris, 1744 Almaden Drive, commented that the Landscape Maintenance
District for Almaden Estates was established in 1991; however, the landscaping
was not completed until June, 1992. The $1,500.00 collected, $103.00 per lot,
was placed into a reserve fund and utilized to offset this year's assessment.
This year the cost for maintaining this district was $2,900.00, representing
a 90 percent increase over last year. The low bid this year was $2,200.00;
however, because of the large reserve, the proposed assessment for 1992-93 is
only $84.47. Without the reserve, the assessment would have been almost
$160.00 per lot. She indicated that at this rate of increase, next year the
fee would be $300.00 per lot and by 1995, the assessment would be almost
$1,000.00 per lot. She questioned where the monies are going. She explained
that out of the $2,200.00 assessment, the funds are being allocated as
follows: $900.00 for
clipping the trees; $500.00 for administration, which includes an inspector
ensuring the contractor is properly performing the required work; and $600.00
to the reserve fund. She provided the following alternatives for Council's
consideration: 1) Have one individual perform the work of both inspector and
maintenance person, resulting in a savings of approximately 50 percent; or 2)
A shared expense between the City and the members of the subdivision, as there
is only one entrance to the subdivision, which she agrees needs to be
landscaped; however, the back, which is also landscaped, is not seen or
utilized by some residents. She requested that Council reevaluate the
proposed fee.
James Tucker, 1762 Almaden, posed the following questions: 1) Why aren't
drought tolerant trees and shrubs utilized, thereby, resulting in less
maintenance, water and money; and 2) Is there a cap on the assessment fee.
He indicated that 20 percent of the plants planted in the initial development
are either dead or dying.
Council Member Dahl stated that Ms. Morris has some very valid points. He
indicated that landscape maintenance districts are a result of a Council
policy to prevent unsightly streets and corridors. However, he sees a very
frustrated taxpayer wondering where the money is being utilized. He requested
Planning and
Community Development Director Perry to explain where the assessment fee goes
and questioned when the fee's escalation stops.
Mr. Perry explained that the maintenance work is done by the private sector
through a bid process. The City has a flat fee for administration, which
involves the Recreation and Parks Department, the Planning Department, the
Finance Department, as well as payment for water, fertilizer, etc. He related
that the intent of the landscape maintenance district was to keep the City
beautiful, recognizing the fact that the City cannot go back into areas which
are already developed. One of the reasons for the slightly higher assessment
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in this district is the double frontage and not a large number of lots. He
stated that the contractor did not put the landscaping in until this year;
however, the fee had already been assessed. Therefore, the money was simply
carried over to reduce the assessment for fiscal year 1992-93. He related
that he would have to review the law with regard to a cap. He doubted there
would be a cap, as the assessment is principally driven by bid costs and the
number of lots participating. Reducing the assessment, or increasing the
share along Buenaventura, would require a commitment on the part of Council to
divert money for that purpose. General Fund money would presumably then be
applied to the Recreation and Parks' budget.
Mr. Riley indicated that there is concern about the quality of work being
performed by the contractors. Therefore, in the bid which Council awarded
earlier this evening, the City stipulated that if performance was not up to
standards, the contract would be terminated. In addition, he indicated that
some of the assessments have gone down from previous years because of surplus
monies. He explained that the Landscaping and Lighting Act provides for a six
month contingency to assist with such items as the freeze which occurred last
year, resulting in a considerable amount of plants needing to be replaced.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Riley related that the City is in
fact utilizing drought resistent plants.
Council Member Arness suggested that individuals within the landscape
maintenance districts inspect the work being performed and notify the
appropriate City personnel of any problems; thereby, eliminating the need to
have a City employee inspect the various locations.
Council Member Dahl commented that Council should review the concept of a cap,
as Ms. Morris' question was valid as to where does the process end and at what
point does the property owner have a say in how much government is assessing.
Mr. Perry did not believe the law provides for a cap; however, Council, by
policy, could establish one. He noted that when this particular landscape
maintenance district was formed, an effort was made to reduce the amount of
landscaping. He stated that someone, however, needs to start maintaining the
landscaping or it will die.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 18, Almaden
Estates Subdivision, Unit 1 and Parcel R1, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff
time to reevaluate the fee and submit a recommendation for Council's
consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Bonnyview Estates
Subdivision
(A-170-075-001)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Bonnyview Estates Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $59.47 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Bonnyview
Estates Subdivision, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate the
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fee and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 2, St. Thomas Heights
Subdivision
(A-170-075-002)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 2, St. Thomas Heights
Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $203.19 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 2, St.
Thomas Heights Subdivision, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to
reevaluate the fee and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 3, Candlewood Estates
Subdivision
(A-170-075-003)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 3, Candlewood Estates
Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $19.74 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 3,
Candlewood Estates Subdivision, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to
reevaluate the fee and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 4, Shasta View Manor
Subdivision
(A-170-075-004)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 4, Shasta View Manor Subdivision.
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The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $58.07 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 4, Shasta
View Manor Subdivision, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate
the fee and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 8, River Ridge Park
Subdivision, Unit 1 and River Ridge Terrace Subdivision, Unit 1
(A-170-075-008)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 8, River Ridge Park Subdivision,
Unit 1 and River Ridge Terrace Subdivision, Unit 1.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $41.36 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 8, River
Ridge park Subdivision and River Ridge Terrace Subdivision, Unit 1, to July
21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate the fee and submit a
recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 10, East Redding
Estates Subdivision
(A-170-075-010)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 10, East Redding Estates
Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $35.56 per lot.
Kenneth Passion related that in 1991 he was assessed a fee of $39.62 per year.
He explained that the district has a strip of grass approximately 900 feet
long by five feet wide which is mowed once a month. He stated that he has
observed
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it taking as long as one hour and ten minutes to perform this task. At $39.62
per parcel, and 64 parcels, this equates to $211.00 per month. He expressed
concern about the services he is being charged for and suggested that it be
reviewed.
Council Member Anderson requested a breakdown as to the costs associated with
the assessment fee.
Mr. Riley indicated that he did not have those figures with him this evening;
however, administration costs are probably not in excess of 15 percent.
City Manager Christofferson related that the administration cost also includes
such items as water, and fertilizer, and is more than just overhead costs.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 10, East
Redding Estates Subdivision, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to
reevaluate the fee and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 13, Westside Estates
Subdivision
(A-170-075-013)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 13, Westside Estates Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $22.29 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 13, Westside
Estates Subdivision, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate the
fee and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 14, Quail Ridge
Subdivision
(A-170-075-014)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 14, Quail Ridge Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
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It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $82.36 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 14, Quail
Ridge Subdivision, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate the fee
and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 15, Oak Mesa
Subdivision, Unit 2 and Heritage Oaks Subdivision
(A-170-075-015)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 15, Oak Mesa Subdivision, Unit 2,
and Heritage Oaks Subdivision.
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The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $48.41 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 15, Oak Mesa
Subdivision, Unit 2, and Heritage Oaks Subdivision, to July 21, 1992, allowing
staff time to reevaluate the fee and submit a recommendation for Council's
consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 19, Girvan Estates
Subdivision
(A-170-075-019)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 19, Girvan Estates Subdivision.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $96.23 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 19, Girvan
Estates, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate the fee and
submit a recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote: Unanimous
Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Landscape Maintenance District No. 21, Vista Ridge
Subdivision, Unit 1
(A-170-075-021)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Moss opened the public hearing
regarding Landscape Maintenance District No. 21, Vista Ridge Subdivision, Unit
1.
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Recreation and Parks Department recommendation dated June 18, 1992
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that Council at its June 16,
1992, meeting undertook steps to initiate the proceedings for the levy of
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assessments for fiscal year 1992-93. These actions included approval of the
Engineer's Report, adoption of a resolution initiating proceedings for the
levy of assessment, and adoption of a resolution setting a public hearing for
July 7, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt a resolution levying the
assessment for fiscal year 1992-93 in the amount of $127.55 per lot.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
continue the public hearing on Landscape Maintenance District No. 21, Vista
Ridge Subdivision, Unit 1, to July 21, 1992, allowing staff time to reevaluate
the fee and submit a recommendation for Council's consideration. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018 - re Uniform Public Cost Accounting Act and Increasing
Purchasing Limitations
(B-050)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that the full reading of Ordinance No. 2018 be waived and the City Attorney be
instructed to read the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Ordinance No. 2018 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Redding amending Title 4 of the Redding Municipal Code by adding
Chapter 4.22, Public Projects, and amending Sections 4.20.120/130/160,
specifically the adoption of the Uniform Public Cost Accounting Act and
increasing purchasing limitations to $25,000.00.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2018 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- Adopting Fiscal Year 1992-93 Annual Budget
(B-130-070)
Finance Director Downing related that Council at its June 11, 1992, meeting
concluded its last budget hearing and adopted the 1992-93 Proposed Budget in
concept, recognizing the fact that several issues still remained unresolved.
These unresolved issues include: 1) How will furloughs and/or layoffs be
implemented; 2) How will the State's budget ultimately impact the City; 3)
Which accounts will be reduced to restore the reserve; 4) Will the City be
successful in negotiating COLAs, step increases, merit increases, etc.; and 5)
Will the Traffic Safety Program be reinstated?
Notwithstanding these issues, it is staff's understanding that Council wants
to adopt the 1992-93 Annual Budget on July 7, 1992, in order to establish a
tentative financial plan for the City. Therefore, it is the recommendation of
the Finance Department that Council approve a resolution adopting the 1992-93
Annual Budget.
In response to Council Member Anderson, City Manager Christofferson explained
that the budget proposal this evening has essentially plugged figures for two
items: 1) The $420,000.00 resulting from the reduction of the five percent
sales tax projection to one percent; and 2) The $1,160,000.00. The third
item is, of course, the State impacts and will probably result in needing to
reopen the budget. The budget as presented does not provide for any
reductions which may be a product of the State balancing its budget for this
fiscal year.
In response to questions posed by Council regarding sales tax revenue, Ms.
Downing explained that for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1992, staff's
estimate, based on the revised projections, was approximately $170,000.00 too
high. She indicated that sales tax receipts are accounted for on a cash
basis, not when it was earned. When considering a revenue item of
approximately $11,000,000.00, $170,000.00 is not much of a variance. She
recalled that the City also had an adjustment of $125,000.00 from the prior
fiscal year of 1990-91 as a result of an overpayment made by the Target
Company. However, because some other revenues came in higher than
anticipated, such as property tax and transient occupancy tax, the General
Fund met its overall revenue goal for the fiscal year. It is also anticipated
that the beginning balance in the General Fund for fiscal year 1992-93 will be
higher than the $400,000.00 originally estimated; however, not all year-end
work has been completed. She also commented that a preliminary report has
been received regarding the sales tax audit; unfortunately, it does not
include any numbers.
Budget Services Officer Starman further clarified that sales tax revenue is
accounted for on a cash basis; therefore, even though the amount the City
receives in September is related to the second quarter of the calendar year,
it will be treated as a 1992-93 revenue. Essentially, the books for fiscal
year 1991-92 closed as of June 30, 1992, and by doing so, the City's revised
estimate with regard to sales tax was approximately $170,000.00 too high.
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Council Member Anderson explained that Council is attempting to get a better
handle on what is happening with regard to the City's sales tax revenue. Mr.
Starman indicated that the sales tax estimates for fiscal year 1992-93 are
essentially flat or less than one percent.
Council Member Dahl acknowledged that it is difficult to anticipate this type
of revenue; however, Council is concerned that the economy might be going into
decreased growth.
Ms. Downing related that decreased growth has been realized in some southern
counties of the State and for this area to remain on an equal to the prior
year is an accomplishment.
Council Member Dahl conveyed that he did not have a problem approving the
budget this evening, as Council is aware that the City might have to make
further revisions based on State decisions. He conveyed that the budget is a
fiscal planning document which is subject to change. The City Manager has
provided a balanced preliminary budget and is aware of what needs to be done
to balance it.
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He asked Council to support the City Manager and the Department Directors in
the very difficult task which is before them in balancing the budget and
ending the fiscal year in the black.
Council Member Arness related that his only concern is whether or not to
freeze personnel, including positions within Enterprise Funds and Internal
Service Funds.
City Manager Christofferson indicated that by adopting the budget as presently
structured, it would, in essence, create 11 new positions.
Council Member Dahl suggested that any decision made with regard to personnel
should be made in a separate motion.
Council Member Anderson stated that Council has given the City Manager a very
difficult job by requesting him to balance the budget through expenditure
reductions, rather than revenue enhancements. He supports the efforts of the
City Manager in working with the Department Directors to make these cuts as
painless as possible.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
Resolution No. 92-306 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding adopting and approving the 1992-93 Annual Budget.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-306 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
City Manager Christofferson questioned whether Council actually wanted to
place a freeze on hiring. He recalled that the last time this item was
discussed, he had 95 appointments on his desk for the Recreation Program and
had Council placed a freeze on hiring at that time, the City would not
currently have a Recreation Program. He explained that three of these eleven
position were previously approved by Council in the 1991-92 budget year,
however, are being phased in as needed. These new positions, with the
exception of the Safety Officer which is subsidized by the General Fund to a
small extent, are not positions within General Fund Departments.
Council Member Dahl suggested that if a Council Member has an objection with
any item in the proposed budget, he has the prerogative to request that it be
placed on the next agenda for Council discussion.
Council Member Arness concurred with Council Member Dahl in this approach.
City Manager Christofferson assured Council that, in the meantime, no action
would be taken with regard to the eleven new positions noted in the budget.
Council Member Kehoe opined that Council has an obligation to serve the
present work force and should not be adding many new positions until the
status of the present work force is resolved.
PROPOSAL RELATING TO POPULATION CONTROL OF DOGS AND CATS
(A-130)
City Manager Christofferson related that for over a year, the Pet Population
Control Committee, in concert with the Haven Humane Society, has been working
on a comprehensive program of pet population control. Council was provided a
copy of the Committee's recommendations and the rationale for the
recommendations, as indicated in the Report to City Council dated June 24,
1992, incorporated herein by reference.
Recognizing that a coordinated approach among the County of Shasta, the City
of Anderson, and the City of Redding would be advantageous to this project,
all three of the legislative bodies have been invited to participate in a
workshop being hosted by the Haven Humane Society on August 6, 1992 at the
Redding Convention Center.
Mayor Moss noted that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting
this morning, agreed to participate in this workshop.
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It was the consensus of Council to participate in the workshop to be held on
August 6, 1992 at the Redding Convention Center.
RESOLUTION
- Action Necessary to Effectuate Abandonment of Traffic Safety
Program and Appurtenant Layoffs
* (B-130-070 & P-100-200 & P-150-150)
City Manager Christofferson related that in order to comply with the
Memorandum of Understanding, it was necessary to make the five layoffs within
the Police Department effective three days after the fiscal year. Staff does
not have the authority to in effect pay for those three days and is seeking
Council's ratification of that action. The second issue has to deal with a
supplemental appropriation for unused vacations, earned but not taken, and the
unemployment insurance costs involved, the aggregate of which come to a little
over $40,000.00.
Mayor Moss opined that Council has no choice but to authorize payment. He
indicated that it was not his intent, nor did he believe it was the intent of
Council, to direct the Police Chief to eliminate the Traffic Safety Program,
but that the City was not willing to pick up the grant funding which was
previously provided by the State. In reviewing the minutes of previous
meetings, he believed Council provided as much latitude as possible, in terms
of layoffs, furloughs, etc., and it was up to the Police Chief to determine
what programs were to remain. In effect, he did not believe that Council
abandoned or eliminated the Traffic Safety Program.
Council Member Anderson indicated that it was not his intent to abandon the
Traffic Safety Program; however, it is a matter of semantics. A decision was
made on the part of Council to not absorb the costs of maintaining the grant
program thereby necessitating a reduction of dollars. He believed this is
what staff accomplished through the layoff of the five members of the Police
Department. The Police Chief, to the best of his ability, should continue
traffic safety enforcement with the limited funds.
City Manager Christofferson concurred with Council Member Anderson's semantics
analogy, in that when the Traffic Safety Grant terminated, five jobs
terminated with it. He conveyed that the Police Department, to the extent of
its resources, will continue to enforce traffic safety measures.
Council Member Arness echoed Council Member Anderson in that the remaining
Police Department personnel should perform those duties which are the most
effective. He indicated that Council is too far removed to determine which
segments of particular departments should be eliminated.
Council Member Anderson stated it is not Council intent to micro-manage the
Police Department. Council does, however, have a great degree of input into
the process when it limits funds, thereby placing an added burden on the
Police Chief. Council is going to listen to the Police Chief as to what
specific areas should be cut.
In response to Mr. Christofferson, Council Member Anderson stated he did not
intend to suggest that staff should bring back for consideration a substitute
program for the Traffic Safety grant.
Mr. Christofferson clarified that the Traffic Safety Grant no longer exists,
consequently, the five positions have been eliminated. He related that staff
will bring back a package for Council's review regarding the remainder of the
Traffic Safety Program which was not grant oriented; however, it is still in
the meet and confer stage.
Council Member Dahl stated that for two years, there has been discussion
regarding what could possibly happen if funds were not available when the
Traffic Safety Grant expired. He opined that no one is suggesting that the
Traffic Safety Program be continued and other aspects of the Police Department
eliminated. Council is not trying to micro-manage the Police Department but
is trying to balance a budget for a very frustrated taxpayer. In addition,
Council is here to support both the Police Chief and the City Manager. The
State Grant money is gone and there is nothing available to fund the Traffic
Program. He indicated that there have been rumors that Council does not want
any type of traffic enforcement and that is absurd. The City will continue
traffic enforcement like it did before it received the grant. He hoped that
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this re-enforces the fact that Council is behind staff to perform a very
difficult job.
Mayor Moss opined that although the City could not replace the State monies
with City monies, it was up to the Police Chief to determine the priorities
and where he wanted to spend his allocated monies.
Council Member Kehoe stated that given the present budget constraints, the
City is not able to add five additional positions to the Police Department.
Marty Rauch, President of the Redding Peace Officers' Association, stated that
if the City's finances could change so dramatically in a two-year period, why
did it even seek the grant monies two years ago. Part of this reasoning was
probably due to the increased workload placed on the Police Department by the
population, quality of service. etc. The City has maintained working police
officers at a level which is not consistent with the growth of the State, or
the growth of this area. The City has, however, done alternative programs,
such as the Traffic Safety Program, which have taken some of the workload off
of the patrol officers. Based on conversation this evening, it appears
Council is assuming that the department will be able to maintain most of the
Traffic Safety Program. He indicated that will not be the case.
Mr. Rauch also inquired why the City Manager has not been requested to look at
alternative funding for the expired grant monies. He acknowledged that the
City is not going to be able to pick up the five positions which the grant
funded. However, he noted items on this evening's agenda, some of which have
been held over, which involve pay raises for some positions proposed to be
reclassified within the Electric Department, an Enterprise Department, so that
the City can draw capable individuals to these positions. He explained that
the five employees laid off came to the City with no promise that they would
keep their jobs; however, there was a good faith effort made in soliciting
their work and requesting they come to Redding because they were the "cream of
the crop" of the people on the State of California list. Before they even
started work for the
City, some of these individuals even had the brass to go to the Finance
Department and other individuals and inquire as to the City's viability and
ability to retain the positions after the grant expired. These individuals
were told that the history of the City had been to absorb the positions from
grants. Mr. Rauch continued that these five individuals have families, homes
and sacrificed and gambled by coming to Redding. He requested the Mayor, as
well as Council, to ask the City Manager if there are alternative ways to fund
these five positions with other programs or monies which might be available.
Mayor Moss explained that he would not request the City Manager to do anything
of that substance or nature without asking for Council's approval. If Council
desires to move in that direction, he agreed to be the conduit for the
question.
Council Member Dahl commented that the City Manager, on numerous occasions,
has pointed out several funding enhancement vehicles. However, especially in
a recession, the community will simply not tolerate additional taxes. In
light of the reduced revenue, Council is not suggesting that Chief Blankenship
has to continue the Traffic Safety Program like it was. The City will have to
go back to methods used prior to receipt of the grant two years ago.
Mr. Rauch indicated that in addition to the five positions, the Police
Department has lost other positions which have been absorbed. The department
is at the same staffing level it was before the grant, yet the City continues
to grow. He explained that the City will have to fund Don Ostendorf's
position until September; however, it is not even in the 1992-93 budget. He
asked how the department is supposed to maintain the level of service when it
is continually loosing positions. With the loss of these five individuals,
the accident rate in the City will increase thereby causing insurance rates to
increase. In addition, the State is not going to issue the City another grant
for this purpose. The grant was sought to reduce the accident rate, reduce
insurance rates and address the traffic congestion and traffic problems, which
have been the number one and number two problems identified on surveys. He
acknowledged that the Police Department cannot solve all the problems, as some
are related to street design, but it has a direct impact on them. He finds it
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difficult to understand why the City does not look for alternative sources of
funds to maintain this type of service.
Duane Morrison, ex-Redding Police Officer, indicated that the City will
balance its budget regardless if these five positions are eliminated. He
inquired why other programs or other funds were not utilized before these five
positions were eliminated.
Council Member Dahl responded that the grant monies are gone and if these five
positions are reinstated, then five positions would have to be eliminated
somewhere else.
Mr. Morrison asked whether or not there are other positions within the Police
Department which could be eliminated, rather than eliminating three street
officers who are enforcing the law.
Council Member Dahl responded that the alternative would be to ask Fire Chief
Bailey to layoff five firemen so that the five positions within the Police
Department are not affected.
Mr. Morrison opined that there are other positions within the Police
Department that could be eliminated, rather than eliminating sworn Police
Officers. He indicated that he understands the City Manager and the Police
Chief have come up with alternative plans which can be implemented so that
these five positions are not eliminated.
Mayor Moss related that if the City Manager and the Police Chief want to
develop a program that would entail reductions elsewhere in the Police
Department, and possibly moving some positions, utilizing the same amount of
dollars allocated to the Police Department, and retain these four, five or six
positions, which are felt to be needed in the Department, he is confident that
Council would approve of such an agreement.
Mr. Morris acknowledged that Mayor Moss' answer was what he was looking for.
Mayor Moss opined that most of Council already assumed that those
possibilities have been exhausted.
Mr. Morrison stated that to his understanding it has not been done; however,
it is possible it has. He asked what the next step would be in the process to
have staff look at an alternative plan.
Mayor Moss replied that both City Manager Christofferson and Police Chief
Blankenship have the ability to approach Council at any time.
Mr. Christofferson inquired if the guidance being provided allowed staff to
look for other alternatives within the Police Department, or whether staff was
being given the latitude to look elsewhere within the City.
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Council Member Arness favored looking internally and opposed utilizing park
funds to finance personnel. Mr. Arness stated that Mr. Rauch mentioned there
are other alternatives, however, he never recited them. Mr. Arness referenced
a surplus within the Internal Service category, but related that if these
funds are used, it should be spread throughout the General Fund and not
utilized strictly for the Police Department.
Mr. Christofferson related that, at the request of Council Member Anderson,
staff has performed a sweep of the Internal Service Fund, and has determined
it is one area which could possibly be utilized as a funding source outside of
the Police Department. He cautioned that it would be counter productive to
restore three or five officers in the Police Department until the meet and
confer process has been completed, as the same officers might be laid off
again.
Council Member Arness clarified that the Internal Service Reserve he was
referring to should be applied to the next item on the agenda regarding
closing the budget gap.
Council Member Arness opined that any movement of funds should be within the
Police Department, which is where the grant funds were utilized. He concurred
that it is not good judgment to reinstate these positions when there is a
possibility that they might be laid off after the meet and confer process is
completed.
Council Member Dahl indicated that he is confused by Mr. Christofferson's
reaction to reinstating these officers. He opined that the direction staff
received from Council provided the City Manager and his directors plenty of
options in which to bring Council a balanced budget. Council did not provide
a quota of laying off five policemen.
City Manager Christofferson stated that the Traffic Grant did expire, which
provided for five positions which are not included in the 1992-93 budget.
Beyond that, Council has given staff direction to find $420,000.00, which was
created by the 4 percent reduction in projected sales tax, as well as the
$1,160,000.00. The third gap is the implications the City may face as a
result of the State balancing its budget. He related that staff is meeting
and conferring with six different bargaining units on six different points to
try and fill the $1,160,000.00 gap. He, however, requested clear direction
from Council on the layoff issue with regard to the five officers, as it
appears that Council might be shifting in its position.
Mayor Moss opined that Council was of the opinion that the City Manager would
evaluate the budget and determine how many individuals had to be laid off.
Obviously, there were cuts to be made and if they could be made with
reductions other than laying off sworn officers, Council encourages him to
bring that type of request back for consideration. He informed Mr. Morrison
that Council has additional cuts which have to be allocated throughout the
General Fund Departments, and he does not see how the City can avoid further
bad news forthcoming from the Police Department regarding personnel.
Mr. Morrison thanked Mayor Moss for being willing to consider possible
alternatives from the City Manager and the Police Chief. He asked how he can
request that this topic be placed on the next Council agenda.
Council Member Arness conveyed that subsequent meeting agendas should contain
items regarding the budget and should cover the issue Mr. Morrison is
referring to.
In response to Mr. Morrison, Council Member Anderson added that it is the City
Manager's prerogative to place an item on Council's agenda any time he
desires.
Lori Heston asked that if the City does not have a Police or Fire Department,
how can it expect to expand in a positive manner. She acknowledged the City's
budgetary dilemma but indicated that the City needs to get back to the basics
and eliminate some of the areas which are not as critical as protecting the
citizens. She related that crime is escalating and becoming more violent.
More children are becoming involved in criminal activity and without the
positive influence of public safety, youth are going to grow up in a
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completely different society. She urged Council and staff to look at other
avenues of reduction which are not as critical as the safety of the citizens.
Robbie Oliver expressed concern over the public safety cutbacks and how they
relate to children going home alone due to working parents. She is concerned
about the Police Department's possible inability to provide safety education
within the schools. She related that by having police officers come into the
classrooms, violence, vandalism and gang activity are decreasing and the
cutbacks in the public safety sector will increase these activities to some
degree.
Ronald Keown, President of the Redding Fire Fighters Association, inquired if
the 1992-93 fiscal year budget would have a $1,000,000.00 carryover from 1991-
92. Based on figures he reported, he indicated there appears to be a reserve
in the 1992-93 budget of $3,800,000.00, or 12 percent. Council's initial
target was from three to five percent. He opined that there is money
available to cover the implications associated with balancing the State's
budget. He conveyed that under a worst case scenario the City might be
looking at $2,600,000.00, with a least case scenario of $400,000.00 to
$500,000.00. He indicated that Council has a year to determine where the
budget is going to lie, and that it is dealing with
the careers of some very fine City employees. He conveyed that neither the
Police Department nor the Fire Department have excess personnel. He indicated
that a healthy Police Department enhances the Fire Department's operations.
He acknowledged the difficult task before Council to balance the budget. He
stated that the Fire Department has been facing this for years and the
solution to the problem is raising taxes. He believes the citizens of Redding
have not been given the opportunity to voice their opinion on an appropriate
revenue enhancement tax. Council has the ability to impose an-lieu fee which
would generate approximately $1,800,000.00 thereby eliminating the need, for
at least one year, to layoff any personnel.
In response to Mr. Christofferson, Council Member Anderson related that he did
not feel Council was changing its direction with regard to police layoffs.
Council Member Dahl reiterated that the City had a Grant Program, the funds
are gone and there is no money to replace it; therefore, the City cannot
retain these five positions.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Arness, that
Resolution No. 92-307 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding approving and adopting the 2nd amendment to the 1992-93 annual
budget appropriating $40,020.00 for severance pay and unemployment costs
related to the layoffs within the Police Department.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-307 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
CLOSING THE BUDGET GAP THROUGH EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS
* (B-130-070 & P-100-200 & P-150-150)
As indicated in the Report to City Council dated June 30, 1992, incorporated
herein by reference, City Manager Christofferson indicated that this item was
meant only as a progress report on work being done with regard to filling the
$1,160,000.00 budget gap.
Council Member Arness stated, that although the cuts will be painful, he felt
focus should be made on bringing this issue to a conclusion as soon as
possible.
In accordance with Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, Mr. Christofferson stated that
staff must meet and confer in good faith with the bargaining units and is
trying to bring this process to a closure as quickly as possible.
Council Member Arness commented that there appears to be two items on a
collision course: 1) The State's budget program; and 2) The mandate that
the City have a balanced budget. In the absence of coming to a conclusion on
the $1,160,000.00, in his view, the City does not have a balanced budget.
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Mr. Christofferson explained that the City has a balanced budget, with
direction from Council that staff fill that particular gap. He indicated that
staff is doing everything possible to make the process move as quickly as
possible.
Council Member Anderson stated that as far as he is concerned, he is giving
the City Manager complete latitude to do whatever is necessary to balance the
budget and determine where cuts need to be made. He hopes that staff will be
prudent with regard to the deferment of maintenance type costs. In addition,
he requested staff to balance the budget without revenue enhancements, utility
taxes, or utilizing park funds. The parks funds were collected from
developers for park purposes and should be used for park purposes.
Mr. Christofferson assured that staff has no intention of making those
proposals. The final recommendation will be a result of the meet and confer
process.
Council Member Anderson stated he will back staff's negotiations 100 percent.
Council Member Dahl concurred with Council Member Anderson. He indicated a
desire to have cooperation from the bargaining units with no disputes among
the groups.
Mr. Christofferson related that, to date, the bargaining units have been very
cooperative.
Council Member Kehoe indicated that it appears Council has three paths
available: 1) Reduce the service levels, which involves reducing employment
levels; 2) Increase internal efficiencies and, in some areas, reduce non-
personnel costs; and 3) Impose taxes and fees. He explained that the City
has only one source of revenue and that is the residents. He suggested that
Council might consider implementing a cost-containment commission to offer
some suggestions on how to realize efficiencies in government. He also
encouraged staff to go forward with the Work Force Management Plan, as well as
the Skills Bank Inventory.
Mayor Moss concurred with Council Member Kehoe. He wants to wait, however,
until negotiations are completed before making any additional hard and fast
decisions.
In response to Council Member Kehoe's question regarding potential impacts of
the State's budget, Mr. Christofferson indicated the worst case scenario is a
hit of $2,600,000.00 in one year, or a phase in of $510,000.00 the first
year, $1,100,000.00 the second year, and the full $2,600,000.00 the third
year. The League of California Cities is also working on another approach
which would be for the schools to levy the half-cent sales tax, thereby
eliminating the need for the cities to loose their property tax funding and
act as a conduit.
In response to Mayor Moss, Mr. Christofferson indicated that if staff were to
eliminate $2,000,000.00 in the budget through layoffs only, it would involve
approximately 125 individuals.
Mayor Moss suggested that the audience write letters to their legislators, as
well as Governor Wilson, stating concern over the State taking money away from
city treasuries to solve State problems.
Phil Paulsen, Program Manager with the Shasta County Department of Social
Services, indicated that he was there at the behest of the Department
Director.
He acknowledged the City's financial difficulties and indicated that Shasta
County has been in a similar scenario for some time. He stated that although
Council does not know the exact direction it will take, his department wanted
to provide the following comments for consideration: 1) The City has an
outstanding Police Department with a reputation for community service. In
addition, the department's rapport with the County's Social Service Department
is the finest imaginable. He indicated his Department's concern with the
potential loss of sworn officers on the streets and not being able to perform
child abuse investigations. He related that in the year ending June 30, 1992,
Child Protective Services investigated 5,780 allegations of child abuse in
this community, of which approximately 15 to 20 percent involved referrals
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from the community or the various police departments which were related to
immediate crisis involving domestic violence where this is a harmful threat to
the child's health and safety. The Social Service Department wants to go on
record as saying that Redding has a fine Police Department; however, it is
concerned about what effects might result because of Police Department
reductions. In addition, it pledges to provide whatever cooperation it can.
Al Shipman, a local building contractor, expressed concern over possible
layoffs in the Building Department. He indicated that the building community
has supported increases in the Building Department the last few years through
increased fees. He related that the Building Department is a department which
is funded by the builders and developers of the community and thereby expect
to receive the services. Yet, the building community could be looking at a 10
percent reduction in services. He views this as placing additional taxes upon
the development community by shifting these monies from the Building
Department to other General Fund departments. This will cause delays
throughout the building process in a prime construction year. It is hoped
that the building community will bring this country out of the recession;
however, this effort will be hampered by the reduction of staff and service
levels. He opined that the building community is entitled to the services it
has paid for.
Bob Lowry, Beltone, asked to be briefed on potential layoffs in the Police
Department.
Mr. Christofferson replied that the report does not suggest that there would
be any conclusive cuts made at the present time, but it is a starting point, a
draft, and a model indicating what would occur if the layoffs were spread
across the entire spectrum of the General Fund and fill the $1,160,000.00 gap
exclusively from layoffs. In addition to layoffs, he related that five other
areas are being considered as well: 1) furloughs; 2) the retirement system;
3) hospital insurance; 4) freeze on step increases; and 5) freeze on the
cost-of-living increases. A specific plan will not be known until the meet
and confer process has been completed.
Mr. Lowry stated that it appears a total of 18 positions within the Police
Department might ultimately be affected, equating to a 20 percent reduction.
He commented that in 1981, the City had 70 sworn personnel with a population
of 42,370. Currently, the City has 88 sworn personnel, however, with the
reduction of 18 members, it would bring the City back to the 1981 level with a
population that is 63 percent more than it was in 1981. Felonies have
increased 23 percent from 1986 to 1991 and misdemeanors are up 54 percent
during that same period of time. He inquired how the City could handle the
increased crime and still maintain the same quality of protection with a
reduction in officers and asked what services would be eliminated. He
requested Council's assurance that the quality of law enforcement will remain
at at least the same level it currently provides.
Mayor Moss conveyed that the Police and Fire Departments make up approximately
60 percent of the General Fund. He asked Mr. Lowry if he felt the community
would be willing to allow a certain amount of revenue enhancement in order to
prevent further deterioration in the public safety sector of the City.
Mr. Lowry stated that he would not personally object to a local sales tax
supplement if it is properly justified and if the budget is properly balanced
with all non-essential items eliminated.
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Mayor Moss indicated that all Council Members have been through campaigns
within the last two years and the sentiment expressed from the community is
that it is not willing to pay any more taxes and, the City should live within
it means. He related that everyone is saying do not lay anyone off,
particularly within the public safety sector, but no one has said they are
willing to pay additional taxes to pay for it.
Mr. Lowry reiterated that as a last resort he would be willing to pay
additional taxes if it meant the City was not going to be able to fund police
and fire services to a point where it was dangerous. Again, he requested
assurance, that with the reductions, the City would not lower its public
safety standards.
This was an information item and no action was required.
ORDINANCE
- re Transient Occupancy Tax
(T-010-600)
Finance Director Downing recalled that Council directed staff to develop
language in the Redding Municipal Code related to Transient Occupancy Tax that
would apply to campgrounds, trailer parks, and other facilities utilized by
transients. It is the recommendation of staff that the ordinance be offered
for first reading.
In response to Council Member Arness, Ms. Downing indicated that a copy of the
proposed ordinance, along with the meeting date and time, was provided to the
two affected parks within the City limits.
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2019 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding
Municipal Code Sections 4.12.010, 4.12.020, 4.12.040, and 4.12.050, thereby
applying Transient Occupancy Tax to campgrounds, trailer parks and other
facilities utilized by transients.
RESOLUTION
- re Previously Approved General Plan Amendments
(G-030-010)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted a resolution to
adopt General Plan Amendments approved by City Council over the last several
months. It is the recommendation of staff to adopt the resolution.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that
Resolution No. 92-308 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding amending the General Plan of the City of Redding by adopting the
following General Plan Amendments: 1) General Plan Amendment GPA-1-90, by
Ken Knighten, (501 Twin View Boulevard), amending the General Plan to "Service
Commercial"; 2) General Plan Amendment GPA-3-90, by Nolan Brewer and the City
of Redding, (Enterprise Skypark and adjoining lands and text amendment to the
Columbia Area Plan), amending the General Plan to "Service Commercial,"
"Residential, 9.0 units per acre," and "Residential, 3.0 units per acre," and
amending the land-use plan and text of the Columbia Area Plan; 3) General
Plan Amendment GPA-1-92, by the City of Redding, (2439-2485 Sonoma Street,
2111-2655 Airpark Drive, and 2600 Gold Street), amending the General Plan to
"Office," "Residential, 3.0 units per acre," and "Greenway"; and 4) General
Plan Amendment GPA-5-92, by Fred Meyer, Inc., (Dana Drive and Lucky Lane),
amending the General Plan to "Retail Commercial."
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-308 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
UNMET RIVER NEEDS
(R-200)
As indicated in the Report to City Council dated June 15, 1992, incorporated
herein by reference, Planning and Community Development Director Perry, at the
request of the River and Waterways Commission, provided Council with a list of
issues on the Sacramento River and its tributaries as unmet needs to be
considered by the City. The Commission further recommended that the Council
formally designate a person, Commission, or Department as a responsible party
to address these issues and review water-related legislation.
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It is the recommendation of staff that Council defer setting a formal policy
on reviewing water legislation unless the Council wants to broaden the
perspective the City would normally follow with such review. This would
require involvement in regional, statewide, and national issues and
legislation. With respect to the list of issues, most of these, except those
noted, will be addressed as time and funds are available.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Arness,
to defer action regarding unmet river needs until time and funds are
available. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PLAN CHECK FEES
- re Resubmittal of Building Permit Applications
(A-050-250-030)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry reviewed the Report to City
Council dated June 18, 1992, incorporated herein by reference, regarding fees
relating to the resubmittal of building permit applications on expired
building permits. He explained that under the Building Code, if the building
permit
expires, fees paid are forfeited, except as follows: 1) Refund not more than
80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work was done under a permit issued
pursuant to the Uniform Building Code; 2) Refund not more than 80 percent of
the plan-review fee paid when an application for a permit for which the plan-
review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is
done; and 3) Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid
except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than
180 days after the day of fee payment. This pertains to building permits,
plan checks, and related permits only. The City will refund all other fees.
According to the Building Code, "in order to renew action on an application
after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan-review
fee." If the application is resubmitted within one year, the building fees
shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit. After one year, the
building permit fee shall be the full amount if the plans are resubmitted.
Mr. Perry stated that the intent of this request is to clarify policy on
credit for plan-review fees paid for those projects where the building permit
expired and a reapplication is submitted. Given the order of magnitude of
some of the fees involved on some projects, it was felt this policy should be
set by Council. From staff's perspective, the policy, as per the Building
Code, is to not give any credit on fees paid with the prior application, since
these are revenues the City is entitled to. However, if the plan is
resubmitted without changes in a timely manner, staff would not want to plan
check the project again. Conversely, staff does not want to encourage the
recycling of plans over and over again by operating on a less-than-break-even
basis.
Staff recommends that the applicant be given a credit of 80 percent of the
plan-check fee if the following occur: 1) The plans are resubmitted within
three months of expiration of the building permit; 2) The Building Code has
not changed; 3) The building plans, specifications, and location have not
changed and the architect's and engineer's licenses are valid; 4) State laws
related to conditions have not changed; 5) The building complies with all
other applicable laws in effect at the time the permit is resubmitted, and the
developer pays all applicable fees in effect at the time a new building permit
is issued; and 6) This is a one-time-only occurrence. This would be the
minimum needed to verify the plans and still comply without getting into
energy conservation, structural engineering and California Administrative Code
requirements.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
authorize a 80 percent credit on the plan-check fee in concept under specified
guidelines indicated in the Report to City Council dated June 18, 1992, and
direct staff to prepare the proper policy for Council's consideration. The
Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT
(A-050-250)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry submitted the Monthly Status
Report through May 31, 1992 for the following work areas: 1) Annexations; 2)
Planning and Zoning; 3) Building and Population; 4) Housing Assistance and
Rehabilitation; 5) Redevelopment Agency; and 6) Cable. This was an
information item and no action was required.
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TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
- Ravenwood Estates Subdivision, Unit 8, by Jack
Brewer, et al (East of Shasta View Drive and south of Old Alturas Road)
(S-100-614)
Council was advised that the Planning Commission has granted permission to
create 40 single-family residential lots and an undivided remainder on 16.29
acres located east of Shasta View Drive and south of Old Alturas Road. A map
of the area and a copy of the conditions of approval were submitted to
Council. This was an information item.
RESOLUTION
- re Annexation 90-15, Tierra Oaks, Amendment Request to Annexation
and Development Agreement
(A-150-237)
Mayor Moss indicated that he was abstaining from this item and turned the
meeting over to Vice Mayor Arness.
Planning and Community Development Director Perry indicated that due to delays
beyond the control of the developers of the Tierra Oaks Subdivision in the
processing of the annexation, construction of the subdivision and gold course
has been set back. The developers are requesting that the time-specific
conditions of the Annexation Agreement be extended for one year to July 1,
1993, to allow time to secure financing for the project, initiate
construction, and develop a positive cash flow. The developers have agreed to
pay the filing fees for the General Plan amendment and rezoning applications
by September 1, 1992.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt the resolution approving
the Third Amendment to the Annexation and Development Agreement.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-309 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving the Third Amendment to Annexation and Development
Agreement dated July 7, 1992, between the City of Redding and Harrel Davis and
Louise Davis, extending the time-specific conditions to July 1, 1993, and
authorizing the Vice Mayor to sign on behalf of the City.
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Moss
Resolution No. 92-309 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REQUEST FROM BILL RHYNE
- re 60-Foot Wide Easement Across City Land
(L-010)
Planning and Community Development Director Perry indicated that a letter has
been received from Keith Hamblin, on behalf of Bill Rhyne, requesting that the
City deed a 60-foot-wide, road and utility easement across its property from
the end of a cul-de-sac to Mr. Rhyne's property which is between City property
on the west side of Airport Road and Wooded Acres North Subdivision. The
distance involved is about 264 feet and would amount to about 15,840 square
feet.
Mr. Perry explained that the extension of a road as a paved public street to
Mr. Rhyne's property is a logical proposal; however, it does not fit as an
unpaved easement as part of an industrial park without commitments to
maintenance, etc. On the City's land, the City is building approximately 330
feet of the cul-de-sac, plus the frontage road along Airport Road.
The extension of the cul-de-sac to the property line is a logical extension of
the local road system; however, Mr. Perry indicated he does not see any reason
for the City to grant an easement. Mr. Rhyne's property already has easement
access via a 60-foot-wide easement across the north end of the PG&E property
that he acquired as part of a land sale to PG&E of land he previously owned
and is located west of the PG&E corporation yard.
Given the fact that Mr. Rhyne's property is not landlocked, it is not
necessary for an easement to exist across City land. It is also the opinion
of staff that the extension of streets in the Industrial Park should be at the
same standard as the other streets the City is building in the project.
In response to Council Member Arness, Mr. Perry explained that the easement
granted to Brian Burk was in exchange for improving the streets for the City.
Keith Hamblin, 2551 Park Marina Drive #19, related that the reason for not
extending the subject property as a public street is that it cannot be
sewered. Clover Creek is 1,100 feet away on the west. At the time the letter
was written, he was not aware of the 60-foot-easement. However, in order to
use the easement, the wetlands would have to be filled in, which would cause a
lot of problems with the Corp. of Engineers and the Fish and Game Department;
thereby making the logical access from the cul-de-sac.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that
Keith Hamblin meet with staff and work out a possible solution regarding the
granting of a 60-foot-wide easement and present it to Council at its July 21,
1992, meeting for consideration. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT
- Third Quarter, July, 1992
(A-050-125)
Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan submitted the Electric Department
Project Status Report for Third Quarter, July 1992. He added that on July 3,
1992, there was a fire at the Redding Power Site facility which burned a
substantial amount of the old sawmill facility. Most of the equipment that
was sold at auction has been removed and, at that time, there was no injury to
personnel. However, on July 7, 1992, one of the employees of the sub-
contractor to the auctioneer fell off the roof and was severely injured. He
does not believe there is any liability to the City.
This was an information item and no action was required.
RESOLUTION
- re Employee Benefit Program Amendments
(P-100-150-030 & P-100-150-055 & P-100-150-060)
In a Report to City Council dated June 30, 1992, incorporated herein by
reference, Personnel Director Bristow recommended renewal of health benefit
contracts, as indicated in the letter dated June 17, 1992 from Charles
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Bertolina of Business Insurance Services. Mr. Bertolina's recommendations are
as follows:
1) Medical Reinsurance - The City currently purchases specific stop loss
insurance to cover exposure for specific medical claims above $75,000.00 and
in the aggregate for claims exceeding $3,537,801.00. Mr. Bertolina has
recommended renewing with the Acordia Company at $152,496.00 and $15,000.00
respectively; 2) Life Insurance - Renew with the Acordia Company at $.25 per
$1,000.00 of coverage; 3) Long Term Disability Coverage - Renew with UNUM at
.77 percent of covered payroll; 4) Third Party Administration - Renew with
Concept Administrators to process medical and dental claims at $10.86 per
employee per month, or $109,208.00 annually; and 5) Employee Benefits Broker
Consultant - Renew with Charles E. Bertolina, dba CEB Business Insurance
Services at an annual cost of $26,300.00.
Mr. Bristow emphasized that these contract renewals do not in any way affect
any employee benefits levels.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Resolution No. 92-310 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding approving entering into and authorizing the Mayor to execute
contracts with the following companies for the period of July 1, 1992, through
June 30, 1993: 1) The Acordia Company (previously Anthem Companies) for
insuring employee life and dependent life insurance benefits, as well as the
City's excess health and dental policy; 2) The Unum Life Insurance Company of
America for long term disability; 3) Amendment to the Agreement to Administer
Health Care Plan with Concept Administrators Inc; and 4) Business Insurance
Consulting Agreement with Charles E. Bertolina, doing business as CEB Business
Insurance Services.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 92-310 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2668, Card Lock Fuel Agreement
(B-050-100 & A-050-150-150)
General Services Director Masingale explained that Fleet Management has
scheduled the removal of 11 City-owned underground storage tanks during fiscal
year 1992-93, as it has been determined that it is not cost effective to
maintain and test these underground storage tanks.
Mr. Masingale indicated that the City is seeking various sites throughout the
City for the card lock fuel system. On June 25, 1992, three proposals were
received; however, no single vendor can provide all four necessary sites. It
is, therefore, appropriate to award proposals to more than one supplier. Upon
evaluation of the three proposals and the City's desire to obtain City-wide
fuel sites, Fleet Management recommends awarding proposals to all three
vendors based on the vendors' close proximity to each site location.
It is the recommendation of Council that the bid be awarded as follows: 1)
Site No. 1, 760 Parkview Avenue, to Redding Truck Stop; 2) Site No. 3, North
Market and Caterpillar, to Cross Oil; and 3) Site No. 4, Downtown, to Redding
Oil.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
that Bid Schedule No. 2668, card lock fuel agreement, be awarded as follows:
1) Site No. 1, 760 Parkview Avenue, to Redding Truck Stop; 2) Site No. 3,
North Market and Caterpillar to Cross Oil; and 3) Site No. 4, Downtown, to
Redding Oil.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl and Moss
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Abstain: Council Members - Kehoe
FIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
- Permission to Solicit Bids
(P-050)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that at its June 16, 1992,
meeting Council was concerned about the maintenance cost, i.e., new pickup
truck, new mower, small tools , materials, etc., for $56,000.00, which
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includes a one-time cost of $44,000.00, to properly maintain the five new park
sites. He explained that a used pickup truck from the Wastewater Treatment
Division of the Public Works Department, which was originally scheduled for
trade-in, could be used for one more year to provide transportation to the
designated park sites, thus temporarily saving $20,000.00. A similar type of
lawn mowing equipment can be leased from March 15 to July 1 for $700.00 per
month, or a total of $2,450.00. Personnel costs were originally estimated
using a temporary full-time, 1,000 hour employee, for this position. The
present IBEW 1245 Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding mandates that no
temporary full-time employees would be permissible if any full-time employees
were terminated. If there will not be a reduction in Parks Division's number
of full-time employees, then a temporary Public Works Maintenance Man could be
assigned this responsibility.
Mr. Riley summarized that by delaying the purchase of a new pickup vehicle,
renting or leasing proper mowing equipment for $2,450.00, utilizing a
temporary full-time Public Works Maintenance Man at a cost of $12,000.00 for
fiscal year 1992-93, including tools, materials, and supplies, the approximate
cost to maintain the five proposed sites is approximately $15,000.00.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council proceed with the project and
authorize staff to solicit bids for the designated park sites, and upon
completion, maintain the parks sites, with the exception of mowing, which
could be contracted to private landscaping contractor for approximately
$7,500.00 until July 1, 1993, or a total fiscal year 1992-93 maintenance cost
of $14,000.00. This recommendation is dependent upon the fact that the Parks
Department is not in violation of IBEW Memorandum of Understanding #1245.
Purchases of the necessary equipment can be considered during the 1993-94
budget.
Council Member Kehoe requested Council to continue this item for two weeks in
order to allow him further opportunity to address possible options which might
be available with regard to maintaining the five proposed parks.
Council Member Arness recommended authorizing staff to proceed with the
construction of the parks and work out details regarding their maintenance at
a later date.
Council Member Kehoe countered that it would be advantageous to work out the
maintenance details before proceeding with construction.
Because of current market conditions, Mr. Riley expressed a desire to expedite
the bid process. He acknowledged, however, that two weeks would not hinder
the process.
Council Member Dahl concurred with Council Member Arness that the process
concerning these five parks should not be delayed. He does not see a
situation occurring whereby the City would not put the projects out to bid, as
the necessary construction funds are available. He inquired if Mr. Riley
foresees landscape districts being created in association with future park
development.
Mr. Riley related that a developer approached the City last week regarding the
development of a park site in a subdivision and forming some type of
assessment or homeowners association.
Mayor Moss indicated that the City has an obligation to construct these parks.
If the City were to attach some type of assessment to these five parks, it
would be changing the conditions of the agreement after the fact.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Riley indicated there are two
options which can be pursued as far as maintaining these parks: 1) Construct
them and maintain them at a standard which is not desirous; or 2) Construct
them and suffer the consequences of poor maintenance. He stated that because
of budget constraints, he is currently understaffed by 13 people. He depicted
on a viewgraph depicting the park sites the City maintained in 1980, as well
as the parks and landscape maintenance districts which have been added from
1980 to present. He related that he is currently handling all these
additional parks and overseeing the maintenance of the landscape districts
with the same staff he had in 1980, 13 full-time parks employees.
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In response to Council Member Kehoe, Finance Director Downing explained that
staff was concerned about the buildup of the park-in-lieu fees and performed
an audit regarding the time the specific funds were collected in relation to
the mandated five-year timeline in which the City has to expend these funds.
It was determined that not all of the monies were expended within the five-
year period. Further research indicated that projects which were eligible
under the park-in-lieu fee had been paid for by the General Fund. It is a
similar circumstance which occurred with regard to the Park Development Fund.
Money for these five parks is available in the park-in-lieu fee and park
development fee accounts.
In response to Council Member Arness, Ms. Downing indicated that the interest
from these funds is restricted the same way the principal payments are.
City Attorney Hays clarified that the 90-day maintenance period referred to is
actually a guarantee period. The successful bidder who develops the park is
required, during this 90-day period, to guarantee his work. For example, if a
bush or shrub dies during this period, he is required to replace it, etc. He
indicated that Mr. Riley has indicated to him that the 90-day period is a
standard throughout the park development industry. He cautioned Council of
the associated risks of extending the maintenance period, and there might be
individuals who would not appreciate the increased expenditure.
Council Member Anderson favored a three-month maintenance period, as it will
not be until the winter months that the City is required to start maintenance
of the parks and the grass will not require as frequent cuttings.
Daryl Fleshman, 3372 Cutlas Court, expressed concern regarding Mr. Riley's
proposed expenditures and opined that the equipment could be purchased for
approximately 50 percent less if certain standards were lowered. In addition,
the $12,000.00 requested for a temporary full-time employee, leads him to
think that the equipment will not be utilized for just these five new park
sites. He stated that it is time to proceed with the construction of these
parks, as the construction is totally funded and will greatly enhance the
lives of the residents who utilize these parks.
Kent Dagg, Shasta Builders Exchange, indicated that on June 25, 1992, he
requested Council Member Kehoe, a Planning Commissioner, a developer, and two
of the Exchange's landscape members to meet and discuss an article appearing
in the Record Searchlight
which stated that the budget crisis forces the City
to put park plans on hold. He related that the intent of the meeting was to
determine why these parks were put on hold and determine what could be done to
enable the parks to go to bid. The discussion determined there were two
distinct problems: 1) How to address the existing private parks for which
the money has been collected; and 2) How to deal with the parks of the
future. He indicated that the maintenance period built into the construction
contract should be there and is traditional for all landscaping contracts.
The concern lies with the maintenance after the contract expires and in the
years to come. He stated that a contractor recently told him that if he had
the option, he would have fired the City based on the maintenance of the park
within his subdivision; however, he does not have the option. He requested
Council to continue this item for two weeks, to allow this group additional
time to explore possible solutions regarding long-term maintenance of the
parks for Council's consideration.
Council Member Dahl stated that he still concurs with Council Member Arness in
proceeding with the development of these parks.
In response to Council Member Dahl, Mr. Dagg indicated that if Council
proceeds with authorizing bids on these parks, he would still be willing to
address the issue of future neighborhood parks and their maintenance and
report back to Council with findings.
Ken Bird indicated that within the Ridgeview Subdivision where he resides,
there has been one delay after another. He stated that there are several
hundred homes within this area which have paid their fees, and he urged
Council to proceed with the development of these five parks. He acknowledged
the City's budgetary problems; however, he indicated that if these parks are
not developed in the near future, his children will not benefit from their
development.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Arness, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
authorizing staff to solicit bids for the designated park sites, and upon
completion, and, dependent upon the Parks Department not being in violation of
IBEW Memorandum of Understanding #1245, maintain the parks sites, with the
exception of mowing, which could be contracted to a private landscaping
contractor for approximately $7,500.00 until July 1, 1993, or a total fiscal
year 1992-93 maintenance cost of $14,000.00.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Kehoe
Absent: Council Members - None
SENIOR CITIZENS OF SHASTA COUNTY, INC
- Replacement of Facility Roof
(C-050-700)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley recalled that at its May 5, 1992 meeting,
Council approved Use Permit Application UP-14-92 regarding an addition to the
Senior Citizens Hall. In addition, staff was directed to communicate with the
Senior Citizens of Shasta County, Inc., to determine whether it could assist
in the cost of replacing the roof on the existing Senior Citizens Building.
Mr. Riley indicated he explained to Allan Dunk, current President of the
Seniors organization, the financial dilemma the City is currently facing. Mr.
Dunk shared the information with the Seniors' Board of Directors and the Board
unanimously recommended, that because of its substantial investment and
improvements over the past twenty years (approximately $280,000.00), the City
of Redding should be responsible for replacing the roof at the facility.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council notify Mr. Dunk that the City
will consider the replacement of the roof if the economy takes a positive turn
and unexpected revenues are received.
Mayor Moss conveyed that the City has an agreement which stipulates that the
Senior Citizens are to maintain the inside of the facility and the City will
maintain the outside. He opined that the City has an obligation to replace
the roof and the longer the project is postponed the more expensive it gets.
Mr. Riley added that in addition to maintaining the interior, the Senior
Citizens also administer their existing programs. In most cities, cities are
responsible for the administration of some senior citizen programs.
Council Member Arness inquired if the roof was leaking. Mayor Moss replied
that the roof has been leaking and has been covered with vinyl at times to
prevent leaking.
Council Members Anderson and Arness favored waiting for budget results before
considering this expenditure.
Council Member Dahl commented that no one is contesting the need or the City's
responsibility; but, the question is where the City is going to find the
necessary funds to balance the budget.
In response to Council Member Kehoe, Mr. Riley indicated that the reason the
bids received by the Senior Citizens were substantially lower is the fact that
they are not required to pay prevailing wages.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Dahl, to
notify the Senior Citizens of Shasta County, Inc. that if funds become
available during fiscal year 1992-93, the City Council will consider the
replacement of the roof at the Senior Citizens' facility, along with other
City of Redding maintenance projects.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Arness, Dahl and Kehoe
Noes: Council Members - Moss
Absent: Council Members - None
APPEAL BY REDDING TITLE
- re Removal of Tree at 444 E. Cypress Avenue
(A-050-220-075)
Recreation and Parks Director Riley related that Redding Title Company
requested that a liquidambar tree be removed from the front of its office at
444 East Cypress Avenue. The Recreation and Parks Commission observed the
tree and photos and recommended that, because of its size, it would be too
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risky to relocate the tree. The Commission also noted there are not many
trees in the area, and the
removal of this particular tree would make the area even more bleak. Redding
Title Company is now appealing the Commission's decision, and requesting
Council to authorize the removal or relocation of the liquidambar tree.
Staff supports the Commission's recommendation, as there are relatively few
trees located in that area, and recommends that Council deny Redding Title
Company's request to remove the tree.
Mayor Moss stated that the location of the Redding Title building itself
presents a visibility problem. He does not believe the removal of the tree
will assist.
Shirley Thompson, Redding Title Company, related that Redding Title wants to
put up a new sign because the present sign is blocked by the tree. She
provided Council with pictures of the area in question. She explained that
the movement of the telephone pole in the same general area would not help the
situation, as the tree will still present visual problems on one side or the
other of the sign. Redding Title is willing to pay for having the tree
removed and will plant another tree wherever the City desires.
In response to Council Member Dahl, Mr. Riley indicated that the other trees
originally located along Cypress Avenue have been removed because of
automobile mishaps.
Council Member Arness opined that the removal of the tree will not aid the
sign's visibility, as other signs in the area will still present a problem.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
allow Redding Title to pay for the relocation of the liquidambar tree located
in the front of its office at 444 East Cypress Avenue in a more compatible
location. Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Arness
Absent: Council Members - None
PUBLIC WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT
- Third Quarter, 1992
(A-050-300)
Public Works Director Galusha presented the Public Works Quarterly Report for
Third Quarter, 1992. This was an information item and no action was required.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
Errata to Notice of Filing and Notice of Extension of Time from Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission re Pacific Gas and Electric Company,
Docket No. ER92-596
(E-120-050)
Motion to Intervene of the Northern California Power Agency re Pacific Gas and
Electric Company, Docket No. ER92-596
(E-120-050)
Notice of Filing and Notice of Extension of Time from Federal Energy
Regulatory
Commission re Southern California Edison Company, Pacific Gas and
Electric Company and San Diego Gas and Electric Company, Docket No. ER92-
626
(E-120-050)
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
Redding Days Inn (Redding Hospitality Holding Corp.)
2180 Hilltop Drive
Shasta Lanes (Bay Bowl Inc.)
11093 Black Marble Way
610 Pub & Grill (Pucek, Jeannette and William)
610 N. Market Street
ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, at the hour of 10:50 p.m., Mayor Moss
declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk