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06/15/93
City Council, Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
Redding, California
June 15, 1993 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Assistant City Attorney
Calkins.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Benjamin Pent, Westside Church.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Arness with the following Council
Members present: Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss, and Arness.
Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry,
Director of Public Works Galusha, Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan,
Police Captain Byard, Assistant City Attorney Calkins, Director of Community
Services Gorman, Director of Finance Downing, Principal Planner Keaney, Public
Works Operations Manager Russell, Director of General Services Masingale,
Director of Parks and Recreation Riley, Superintendent-Wastewater Craig,
Director of Information Systems Kelley, Director of Personnel Bristow, Senior
Planner King, Airports Director Ruff, Assistant Director of General Services
Kohn, Transportation Coordinator Duryee, Budget Services Officer Starman, City
Treasurer Linville, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello, City Clerk Strohmayer and
Secretary to the City Council Rudolph.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes
- Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 30, 1993
Regular Meeting of May 4, 1993
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 23, check numbers 193978
through 194354 inclusive, in the amount of $1,134,975.28, be approved and
paid, and Payroll Register No. 25 check numbers 358778 through 359585
inclusive, in the amount of $922,795.91, and Automatic Payroll Deposits, check
numbers 16054 through 16220 inclusive, in the amount of $240,592.62, for a
total of $1,163,388.53, for the period of May 23, 1993 through June 5, 1993,
be approved.
TOTAL: $2,298,363.81
Treasurer's Report
- May 1993
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 50,211,515.61
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $140,505,211.30
Legislative Matters
(L-040-300)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager's Office that staff be directed
to take the necessary steps to make the City's opposition known to the
appropriate State officials regarding AB996 and SB36.
Resolution
- Funding Agreement with Economic Development Corporation for
Industrial Promotion
(B-130-030-045)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 93-
225 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the Funding Agreement, in the amount of $80,000.00, between the City
of Redding and the Economic Development Corporation for industrial promotion
in the Redding area during fiscal year 1993-94, and authorizing the Mayor to
sign same.
Resolution
- re Funding Agreement with Superior California Development Council
(B-130-030 & B-080-500)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 93-
226 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the Funding Agreement, in the amount of $7,060.00, between the City
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of Redding and the Superior California Development Council to provide regional
planning for economic and public works project development during fiscal year
1993-94.
Set Public Hearing
- re Annual Changes to Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(F-205-600)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that a public hearing be
set for 7:00 p.m., July 6, 1993, to consider the annual changes to the City's
Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
Resolution
- Approving Form and Authorizing Execution and Delivery of Facility
Sublease for SHASCOM Facility
(R-015-300-100 & C-175-825-100)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution No. 93-227
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Facility Sublease for
the Shasta Area Safety Communications Agency (SHASCOM) facility and approving
the taking of necessary actions in connection therewith.
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Resolution - Appropriating Funds for Purchase of Mid-Size Sedan
* (B-130-070 & A-050-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution No. 93-228
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 69th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 92-306 (1)
appropriating $3,200 for a mid-size sedan and (2) authorizing the receipt of
$3,200 in revenue.
Resolution
- Appropriating Funds for Personnel-Related Costs in the Police
Department
* (B-130-070 & A-050-270)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that Resolution No. 93-229
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving
and adopting the 68th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 92-306
appropriating $6,730 for personnel-related costs in the Police Department.
Use Permit Application
- UP-26-93 by MLP Energy
(L-010-390 & E-120-150)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Council accept the Report to City Council dated June 9, 1993,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding Use Permit Application UP-26-93,
by MLP Energy.
Purchase of Lorenz Hotel from U. S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
(C-070-010 & H-150-675-300)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Council authorize the City Manager to submit a formal response to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development declining the current offer to
purchase the Lorenz Hotel and indicating a desire to reconsider the proposal
if the terms are changed.
Resolution
- re Extension of Cooperation Agreement with the Redding
Redevelopment Agency
(R-030-060)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 93-230 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding authorizing the extension of the Cooperation Agreement with
the Redding Redevelopment Agency to June 30, 1994.
Resolution
- re Execution of Quitclaim Deed re State Route 44 Ramp Relocation
Project
(C-070-200 & S-050-100 & S-070-100-090 & R-030-050-310)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that Resolution No. 93-231 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding authorizing the execution of a Quitclaim Deed to the Redding
Redevelopment Agency for land located at 1291 Dana Drive needed for the State
Route 44 Ramp Relocation Project.
Planning and Community Development Monthly Status Report
(A-050-250)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that the Monthly Status Report through May 1993, for the following work areas
be accepted: 1) Annexations; 2) Zoning, Subdivisions, and General Plan
Amendments; 3) Building and Population; 4) Housing Assistance and
Rehabilitation; and 5) Redevelopment.
City-Owned Land
- 2027 Martian Way
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that the City-owned property located at 2027 Martian Way be referred to City
Departments, the Planning Commission, the Recreation and Parks Commission, and
the Housing Authority for comment and to determine if the City has use for the
property.
Set Public Hearing
- re Appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-93, Rancho
Buenaventura Subdivision, by Robert Michiels, State Department of Fish and
Game and Sacramento River Preservation Trust (South Bonnyview Road at
Indianwood Drive)
(S-101-001)
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It is the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Director
that a public hearing be set for 7:00 p.m., July 6, 1993, to consider the
appeal of Tentative Subdivision Map S-2-93, Rancho Buenaventura Subdivision.
Redding Power Plant Insurance
(R-100-375-550 & E-120-150)
It is the recommendation of the Risk Manager that Council authorize staff to
obtain property insurance for the Redding Power Plant for the 1993-94 policy
year from Zurich American at the rate of $0.2375 per $100 of value.
Resolution
- License Agreement for Use of Benton Airpark for Aviation Day 1993
(A-070-080 & A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Risk Manager that Resolution No. 93-232 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and
authorizing the Mayor to sign the "License Agreement" between the City of
Redding and the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 157 and Hillside
Aviation for use of City facilities during Aviation Day 1993 at Benton
Airpark, June 20, 1993 to June 21, 1993.
Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance
(R-100-375-325)
It is the recommendation of the Risk Manager that Council authorize staff to
obtain excess workers' compensation insurance from Employers Reinsurance
Cooperation at the rate of $0.1436 with a self-insured retention of $300,000
and unlimited coverage.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2763, Recycling Bins; and
Resolution
- Authorizing Execution of Lease/Purchase Documentation
(B-050-100 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2763, recycling bins, be awarded to the low bidder, Rehrig Pacific, in the
amount of $83,397.60.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 93-233 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the execution and
delivery of lease/purchase documentation for the financing of recycling bins
pursuant to the awarding of Bid Schedule No. 2763 to Rehrig Pacific in the
amount of $83,397.60.
Award of Proposal
- re Purchase of Wood Chips from City of Redding
(B-050-100 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Council award
the proposal to purchase wood chips from the City of Redding to the sole
bidder, Wheelabrater, at $24 per bone dry ton.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2766, Recycling Trucks; and
Resolution
- Authorizing Execution of Lease/Purchase Documentation
(B-050-100 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the General Services Director that Bid Schedule
No. 2766, three 37,500 pound GVW cab and chassis refuse trucks to include
recycling material collection bodies, be awarded to F. B. Hart of Redding in
the amount of $317,432.12.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 93-234 be adopted, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the execution and
delivery of lease/purchase documentation for the financing of three recycling
trucks pursuant to the awarding of Bid Schedule No. 2766 to F. B. Hart of
Redding in the amount of $317,432.12.
Request to Sell Alcohol
- By Paulson's Catering on June 25 and 26, 1993, at
National Bullriders Classic at Redding Rodeo Grounds
(A-110-100)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Council approve the request of
Paulson's Catering to sell alcoholic beverages at the National Bullriders
Classic on June 25 and 26, 1993, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., at the Redding
Rodeo Grounds.
Resolution
- re Promotional Agreement with Shasta Cascade Wonderland
Association, Inc. for Fiscal Year 1993-94
(B-130-030-700)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution
No. 93-235 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
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approving the Promotional Agreement entered into between the City of Redding
and the Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association, Inc. for the period July 1,
1993, through June 30, 1994, and authorizing the Mayor to sign on behalf of
the City.
Resolution
- re Lease and Funding Agreement with Shasta County Arts Council
(B-130-030 & C-050-500 & C-070-100)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that Resolution
No. 93-236 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving the Lease and Funding Agreement, in the amount of $20,700, entered
into between the City of Redding and the Shasta County Arts Council, effective
July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994, and authorizing the Mayor to sign on
behalf of the City.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2747, Water Meters
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2747 (Job Nos. 5221-10 and 5204-15), water meters, be awarded as follows: a)
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 to Badger Meter, Inc.; b) Item 6 to Familian Pipe
& Supply; c) Item 7 to Pacific Water Works Supply Co.; and d) Item 9 to
Schlumberger Industries. Funds for these purchases have been requested in the
1993-94 budget.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2689, Creekside Park
(B-050-020 & P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2689 (Job No. 9178), Creekside Park, awarded to Doug Major Construction, be
accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file
a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $58,554.25.
Notice of Completion
- Bid Schedule No. 2692, Indian Hills Park
(B-050-020 & P-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2692 (Job No. 9054), Indian Hills Park, awarded to Bobby Martin Construction,
be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to
file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $60,270.26.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2771, Asphalt Concrete Overlay Program
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2771, asphalt concrete overlay program, be awarded to J. F. Shea in the amount
of $530,144.20. Staff will issue a contract change order for $67,136.00 to
delete the overlay of Eastside Road resulting in a total contract price of
$463,008.20, with an additional $6,991.80 for testing and contingencies.
Funding for this project is included from various cost centers within the
existing City budget.
Award of Bid
- Bid Schedule No. 2775, New Square D Breakers
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No.
2775, Square D Breakers, be awarded to the low bidder, Industrial Electric
Service Co., in the amount of $27,088.13.
Resolution
- re Program Supplement No. 28 to Local Agency-State Agreement for
Cypress Avenue Bridge Feasibility Study; and
Request for Proposals
- re Cypress Bridge Feasibility Study
(S-070-050-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 93-
237 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign Program Supplement No. 028 to
Local Agency-State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects No. 02-5068, Project No.
BRLS-5068(001), E.A. No. 02-451714, by and between the City of Redding and the
State of California, Department of Transportation, to rehabilitate the Cypress
Street Bridges, Nos. 6C-108 L & R, at the Sacramento River. Estimated project
cost is $60,000, with federal funding in the amount of $48,000.
It is further recommended that Council authorize staff to circulate request
for proposals (RFP) to qualified consultants for the Cypress Bridge
feasibility study.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted
as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 93-225, 93-226, 93-227, 93-228, 93-229, 93-230, 93-231, 93-
232, 93-233, 93-234, 93-235, 93-236 and 93-237 are on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC MEETING
- re Landscape Maintenance District Nos. 1 through 25
(A-170-075- )
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the public meeting
regarding the following Landscape Maintenance Districts:
1) Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 - Bonnyview Estates
2) Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 - St. Thomas Heights
3) Landscape Maintenance District No. 3 - Candlewood Estates 1-2 & Ravenwood
Estates 10
4) Landscape Maintenance District No. 4 - Shasta View Manor
5) Landscape Maintenance District No. 5 - River Park Highlands 1-7
6) Landscape Maintenance District No. 6 - Ravenwood Estates 1-7 & R1
7) Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 - River Heights & River Heights PD
8) Landscape Maintenance District No. 8 - River Ridge Park 1-3, R1 & R2 &
River
Ridge Terrace 1
9) Landscape Maintenance District No. 9 - Hidden Hills 1-2 & R1
10) Landscape Maintenance District No. 10 - East Redding Estates 1
11) Landscape Maintenance District No. 11 - Highland Oaks 1-3 & Western Acres
1
12) Landscape Maintenance District No. 12 - Lancer Hills 3 & Quail Ridge 7-8
13) Landscape Maintenance District No. 13 - Westside Estates
14) Landscape Maintenance District No. 14 - Quail Ridge 4-5
15) Landscape Maintenance District No. 15 - Oak Mesa Estates 2 & Heritage Oaks
16) Landscape Maintenance District No. 16 - Blossom Park 1-4 & R3-R7
17) Landscape Maintenance District No. 17 - College Highlands 1-3 & R1
18) Landscape Maintenance District No. 18 - Almaden Estates 1 & R1
19) Landscape Maintenance District No. 19 - Girvan Estates
20) Landscape Maintenance District No. 20 - Monterey Springs 1 & Quail Hollow
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21) Landscape Maintenance District No. 21 - Vista Ridge 1 & R1
22) Landscape Maintenance District No. 22 - Forest Hills 1 & R1-R3
23) Landscape Maintenance District No. 23 - Stillwater Heights Unit 1 & R1 &
R2
24) Landscape Maintenance District No. 25 - Victor Estates Units 1 & 2
The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Meeting
Planning Department recommendation dated June 9, 1993
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that two protests were received from Tim Grove
and Robert Landes.
Senior Planner King provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
June 9, 1993, incorporated herein by reference. He explained that the purpose
of the
public meeting was to hear testimony regarding the 1993-94 proposed annual
assessments for landscape maintenance districts.
Mr. King related that the assessments for districts not involving an
annexation with a cash reserve or district formation will generally be less
than last year because of carryover reserves and low bids received. For 1993-
94, only Districts 10 and 15 would have assessments higher than last year;
Districts 1, 18, and 19 would have about the same assessments; and 14
districts would have lower assessments. Two of the 21 districts basically had
zero assessments for the last year and will have zero assessments for 1993-94.
Mr. King stated that two other factors contributing to the proposed
assessments being lower are the recession and the City Parks Department
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entering the bidding process. Of the 21 districts bid, the Parks Department
had the lowest bid for 10 districts. It was noted that a letter was received
from the Shasta Builders' Exchange dated June 10, 1993, incorporated herein by
reference, opposing the bids being awarded to the City's Parks Department
based on the understanding that the City's bid was to be used for back-up
purposes in case of nonresponsive bids or no bids being received.
Mr. King recalled that at the public hearings conducted for fiscal year 1992-
93, several questions and issues were raised by both the Council and the
public. Staff was directed to try and resolve the issues and figure out ways
to reduce assessments. Several changes have already been implemented and
should reduce assessments and improve public relations with the property
owners. It was noted that only 12 of the 1,500 lot owners expressed concerns
at last year's public hearing.
Mr. King indicated that following public testimony this evening, Council must
decide whether to award any of the bids to the City's Parks Department or
discard the City's bid and utilize the next highest bid with the understanding
that the City's bids were only intended to serve as a backup in case of
nonresponsive bids or no bids being received. Staff also requested Council's
guidance whether to proceed with the proposed programs being implemented and
currently under consideration thereby assisting in reducing assessments and
problems encountered with the landscape districts. No additional action is
required on the part of Council until its meeting of July 6, 1993, at which
time the public hearings on each of the districts will be conducted.
Mr. King pointed out that when residents were notified of the 1993-94
assessment, it was based upon last year's assessment with an added inflation
factor. The bid proposals for 1993-94 had not yet been received. There may
be some property owners who will not have an assessment this year because of
cash carryover reserves and low bids received.
Mayor Arness asked what the target reserve of the landscape maintenance
districts is. Mr. King replied that the law allows Council to reserve 50
percent of the contract amount.
Council Member Anderson did not favor adding additional City staff to only
save each homeowner $1.00.
In response to Mayor Arness, Mr. King explained that if the City were to
perform the maintenance and there was a change in the scope of work which cost
the City more to perform the maintenance, the cost would be picked up by the
district in the next year's assessment. At that time, the property owners
would have the right to protest and request an explanation as to the increased
costs.
Council Member Anderson questioned whether the City's bid contained a cost
element for a performance bond to which Mr. King replied that it did not.
In order to maintain a level playing field, Council Member Anderson asserted
that if a performance bond is required from the contractor, the City should
also be required to factor in like costs.
Council Member Moss stated that Council is representing a group of individuals
who demand the lowest possible assessment whether or not it philosophically
offends Council.
Robert Landes, 671 St. Thomas Parkway, related that in the past three years,
the property owners in St. Thomas Heights have expended in excess of $36,000
for the maintenance of the subdivision's entrance. Finally, accountability
has resulted in the assessment for 1993-94 being reduced using cash carryover
funds. He submitted letters representing more than 50 percent of the existing
homeowners in the subdivision requesting that specific issues be addressed.
He explained that the main concerns of the property owners are the excessive
cost of maintaining the entrance and the exiting problem which has resulted
from the construction of the apartment buildings across the street.
Council Member Anderson questioned whether the use of reserves during fiscal
year 1993-94 would increase the 1994-95 assessment. Mr. King related that
staff's previous policy of trying to safely estimate the assessment without
the benefit of the actual bid has been changed, whereby the bid is now
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received first and then the assessment set accordingly. This new procedure
should eliminate large cash carryovers from occurring. Thus, those districts
utilizing cash carryovers for 1993-94 would experience larger assessments in
1994-95. Because of the
district consolidation in 1994-95, staff anticipates administrative costs to
be lower thereby resulting in lower assessments.
Archer Pugh stated that he was representing the Shasta Builders Exchange and
landscaping contractors who participated in the bid process, as well as some
who did not submit a bid. He indicated that his primary concern was the
question of whose bids should be selected in the current process. He stated
that the bidders were led to believe, as set out in the Council minutes of
March 2, 1993, that they would be bidding on an even playing field, as the
City's bid was only intended to be a backup bid in the event of nonresponsive
bids or no bids being received. It was later learned that the bidders were,
in fact, bidding against a public entity which does not have to consider such
matters as profits, taxes, or a performance bond requirement. He added that
when a contractor bids a job, he is obligated to fulfill that contract whether
the bid is later determined not to be sufficient. He also questioned the
City's process of splitting group bids. He requested that Council carefully
review these issues.
Diane Davis, 522 Olympic Street, related that her assessment for last fiscal
year was $168.62. Because of her district's reserve, her assessment for
fiscal year 1993-94 will be $0.00. She stated that many residents of her
subdivision are on fixed incomes and questioned how individuals could budget
for this expense when the assessment varies from year to year.
Council Member Moss clarified that the reserves were basically created by
estimates because firm bids had not been received. The reserves should be
controlled with the change in procedure whereby firm bids will be received
prior to assessments being established.
Mayor Arness determined that there were no additional individuals wishing to
speak on the matter and closed the public meeting.
Council Member Dahl noted that one of the issues which should be addressed,
and probably the concern of most property owners, is how to control the
assessments.
Mr. King related that staff has spent considerable time trying to reduce the
costs associated with St. Thomas Heights. All 52 property owners were
surveyed questioning whether the lawn should be replaced with trees and rocks.
Out of the 15 responses received, nine indicated that they would prefer rocks
and trees. Because the survey was inconclusive, staff again surveyed the
residents and asked whether the residents would like to perform some of the
maintenance work, thereby reducing the assessments. Sixteen responses
indicated that they would prefer to pay to have the area maintained.
Mr. Landes noted that the mailing list the City utilized did not reflect the
current property owners.
Council Member Anderson acknowledged that nothing could be done regarding the
1993-94 assessment; however, he suggested that Mr. Landes might want to
circulate another questionnaire asking the same questions and use that
information for next year's assessment.
Council Member Dahl indicated that the direction previously provided by
Council was for staff to submit a bid as a backup in the event of
nonresponsive bids or no bids being received. Based on this, he believed the
bids should be awarded to the private sector. He expressed concern with
adding additional staff and later finding that the figures were not accurate.
In response to Council Member Moss, Mr. King related that the overall cost
difference in not awarding any contracts to the City would be approximately
$8,000.
Council Member Kehoe stated that the original intent of Council is pretty
obvious and the circumstances under which the City's bid would be used did not
exist. He also expressed concern with the fact that if the City performed the
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maintenance and exceeded the bid amount, General Fund monies would be utilized
and the assessments increased accordingly the next year.
Mayor Arness related that staff has control over where the monies are spent
and Council could request quarterly reports. He believed that the City's bid
should be considered as it represents a savings to the residents and
illustrates that the City is concerned about costs. If after a year, it is
found that the City can perform the work for less money, it shows that the
City knows what it is doing and that it can perform work efficiently.
Council Member Moss was reluctant to giving up approximately $8,000 in
savings; however, because of Council's motion directing the City to provide a
backup bid, he believed Council had no other alternative but to only award the
bids to the private sector. In the future, he would vote for the City to
compete in the bidding process as well.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to
direct staff to not consider the City's bid proposal regarding the maintenance
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of the landscape maintenance districts and to only consider proposals received
from the private sector.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe and Moss
Noes: Council Members - Arness
Absent: Council Members - None
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-5-93, by the City of Redding (Amir
Court, Vista Del Rio, and La Costa Court)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the public hearing
regarding Rezoning Application RZ-5-93.
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 May 25, 1993
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Principal Planner Keaney related that the Planning Commission, at its meeting
of May 11, 1993, recommended approval of a request to rezone property located
within the Spyglass Hills Subdivision from "R1-B15" Single-Family Residential
District with 15,000-square-foot minimum parcel sizes to "R1-BFM" Single-
Family Residential District with lot sizes defined by the recorded final
subdivision map. The rezoning request would bring the subdivision into
conformance with the existing development and provide consistency for the
nonconforming lots.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the rezoning request as
recommended, ratify the Negative Declaration and offer the ordinance for first
reading.
Mayor Arness determined that there were no individuals wishing to speak on the
matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Council make the following findings regarding RZ-5-93:
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 Planning
Commission on May 11, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Anderson offered Ordinance No. 2050 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain
real property in the City of Redding to "R1-BFM" Single-Family Residential
District (RZ-5-93).
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-6-93, by Roger Froslie (2481-2497
Girvan Road)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the public hearing
regarding RZ-6-93.
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 4, 1993
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Principal Planner Keaney related that the Planning Commission, at its meeting
of May 25, 1993, recommended approval of a request to rezone 1.91 acres
located at 2481, 2485, 2489, and 2497 Girvan Road from "U" Unclassified
District to "RM-6" Multiple-Family District.
Mr. Keaney noted that the lot line adjustment was recorded on June 11, 1993,
and is no longer considered an issue.
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It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff that Council
approve the rezoning request as recommended, ratify the Negative Declaration
and offer the ordinance for first reading.
Mayor Arness determined that there were no individuals wishing to speak on the
matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Keaney, that
Council make the following findings regarding RZ-6-93:
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
Administrative Review on May 5, 1993. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Moss offered Ordinance No. 2051 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the
Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain real property in
the City of Redding to "RM-6" Multiple-Family District (RZ-6-93).
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Rezoning Application RZ-19-92, by Signature Northwest
(Country Heights Subdivision, Units 9 and 10)
(L-010-230)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Arness opened the public hearing
regarding RZ-19-92.
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 10, 1993
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Principal Planner Keaney stated that the Planning Commission, at its meeting
of May 25, 1993, recommended approval of a request to rezone property located
within the Country Heights Subdivision, Units 9 and 10, from "U-FP"
Unclassified District with Floodplain to "R1-BFM" Single-Family Residential
District and "U-F" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review.
Mr. Keaney indicated that the Planning Commission determined the Negative
Declaration previously prepared for Country Heights Subdivision, Units 9 and
10, adequately addressed this rezoning and further found that the rezoning has
no further substantial impact upon the environment, and an environmental
impact report was not necessary.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the rezoning request as
recommended and offer the ordinance for first reading.
Mayor Arness determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the
matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Moss,
finding the Negative Declaration prepared for Country Heights Subdivision,
Units 9 and 10, adequately addresses the rezoning and further found that the
rezoning has no further substantial impact upon the environment and an
environmental impact report was not necessary. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance No. 2052 for first reading, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Section
18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to the rezoning of certain
real property in the City of Redding to "R1-BFM" Single-Family Residential
District and "U-F" Unclassified District with Site Plan Review (RZ-19-92).
PUBLIC HEARING
- re Establishment of Surcharge for Benton Landfill Closure
(S-020-300 & S-020-500)
General Services Director Masingale explained that a revised Summary of
Initial Cost Estimates has been completed showing the closure of Benton
Landfill estimated at $4,049,083.03 and including a 20 percent contingency.
The monitoring and postclosure maintenance costs are estimated at $98,601.84
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per year, or $1,479,027.60 over a 15-year period. The monitoring and
postclosure maintenance work requires that the City, over a 15-year period,
monitor the landfill and provide necessary maintenance. Total costs projected
for Benton Landfill closure/postclosure are $5,528,110.63. The Solid Waste
Utility has approximately $400,000.00 available to apply toward the cost of
the closure work.
It is the recommendation of staff that closure costs be financed over a 10-
year period and that the following surcharges be adopted and added to the
Solid Waste Utility billing as separate line items: a) Closure - Residential
$0.96 per month and Commercial 8.47 percent per month; and b) Postclosure -
Residential $0.17 per month and Commercial 1.47 percent per month. These
surcharges would sunset once the closure/postclosure cost has been paid in
full and the 15-year postclosure period has expired.
In response to Council Member Anderson, Mr. Masingale explained that bonds
would be issued for the closure plan. He noted that an agreement would need
to be reached with the State allowing the City to collect $100,000 annually
from its residents to cover the annual postclosure expenses. The State
mandates that the funds be placed in a bank account prior to the closure being
completed; however, the State has been willing to allow cities and counties to
budget for the expense each year.
Mayor Arness determined that there was no one present wishing to speak on the
matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Resolution No. 93-238 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding establishing the following surcharges for the Benton Landfill
Closure and Postclosure: Closure - Residential $0.96 per month and Commercial
8.47
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percent per month; and Postclosure - Residential $0.17 per month and
Commercial 1.47 percent per month.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-238 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE
- re Modifying City Council Compensation to Conform to State Law
(P-100-320 & A-050-060)
City Manager Christofferson recalled that Council, at its meeting of June 8,
1993, discussed the appropriateness of modifying the ordinance that governs
Council compensation to adopt the State standard provided for in the
Government Code. At the present time, the City is in the decided minority
among California cities in having a specific compensation figure identified in
the Municipal Code. Government Code Section 36516 is predicated on certain
levels of compensation relating to City population. Redding would fall into
the category of 75,000 population, and the Government Code specifies a
compensation level of $600 per month. It is understood that such a change
would not be effective until the next Council election in April 1994.
Council Member Dahl related that the last time this particular issue was
considered by Council, it was a very sensitive issue. At that time, there was
talk within the business community that perhaps the City should have a full-
time Council, which he maintained would be a negative move. He stated that
the proposed ordinance provides a modest salary while still maintaining
elected citizen directors. He suggested that if the ordinance was enacted,
that all existing forms of Council compensation cease, i.e., the current
salary of $200.00 and the vehicle allowance.
Council Member Moss stated that he philosophically concurs that Council should
at least receive compensation equal to the costs of being on the Council. He
did not, however, view this as the appropriate time to make such a change. He
opined that Council should share the burden with the rest of the City
employees and defer action on the matter.
With regard to establishing Council's salary in accordance with the Government
Code, Council Member Kehoe preferred that such a decision reside at the local
level. He also favored maintaining the status quo concerning Council's
current travel allowance of $200.00 as opposed to reinstating the previous
$375.00.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
directing that if the new ordinance is enacted, all forms of compensation
currently received by Council shall be replaced by said ordinance effective
after the April 1994 Municipal election.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe and Arness
Noes: Council Members - Moss
Absent: Council Members - None
Council Member Dahl offered Ordinance No. 2053 for first reading, an ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the provisions of
California Government Code Section 36516 for the purpose of establishing the
monthly salary for City Council Members.
RESOLUTION
- re 1993-94 Budget
(B-130-070)
City Manager Christofferson related that Council could either adopt the 1993-
94 budget or adjourn to some alternate date and time that might be more
convenient.
Council Member Dahl stated that he has thoroughly reviewed the 1993-94 budget
and has asked considerable questions of staff and was prepared to move forward
with its adoption.
Council Member Anderson noted that the budget could be readdressed once the
State budget impacts were known.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Dahl, seconded by Council Member Moss, that
Resolution No. 93-239 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding adopting and approving the 1993-94 annual budget.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-239 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
REACTIVATION OF PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM AND ELIMINATION OF STEP INCREASE
FREEZE
(P-100-320)
City Manager Christofferson highlighted the Report to City Council dated June
10, 1993, incorporated herein by reference. He explained that last year, as
part of an overall cutback strategy, the Pay-for-Performance Plan was
suspended insofar as it related to General Fund employees not covered by a
current labor contract. This suspension was concurrent with a freeze in step
increase for other non-represented employees and any adjustments to reflect
inflation. It has resulted
in an unevenness in the personnel system and some obvious inequities, as some
employees covered by the Pay-for-Performance Plan have received compensation
increases without interruption, while those in General Fund departments have
not. It has also sent a contradictory message to employees who have done an
excellent job of assisting the City organization in weathering the most severe
fiscal crunch to impact California local governments in several decades.
Mr. Christofferson explained that some of the inequities noted with respect to
employees covered by the Pay-for-Performance Plan also apply to employees
covered by step increases. Clearly, these inequities need to be cleared up as
well, and this would require only Council policy action to eliminate the step
increase freeze and return to the regular personnel system.
Mr. Christofferson stated that contrary to the beliefs of some, pay increases
are continuing to be provided in California cities, and locally in the private
sector.
Mr. Christofferson noted that the City has lost several key people in recent
months to the private sector. In addition, several key employees have
recently requested work permits as a prelude to transition to the private
sector. More losses may be expected in the near future that cannot be
afforded. It would be very costly for the City to become the training ground
for others.
The approach that staff recommends Council consider is one that would
contemplate the sending of a positive message to those employees who have been
adversely impacted while maintaining equity with the bargaining units. In
order to walk this fine line, three things would need to happen: 1) The
inequities between various employee groups must be eliminated by terminating
the Pay-for-Performance freeze; 2) The program must "catch up" by eliminating
the compaction and skewing that has occurred as a result of the freeze. An
increase of 10% in the range would set the scene for future rectification of
this problem; and 3) Authorization to adjust rates within these ranges on
anniversary dates occurring two or more years after the last adjustment.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council take action to thaw the step
increase freeze and adopt the necessary resolution relating to the Pay-for-
Performance Plan.
In response to Mayor Arness, Mr. Christofferson replied that staff is seeing
more work permit requests and discussions with the employees indicate that
these individuals are gearing up for transition to the private sector at some
point in the future.
Council Member Dahl inquired as to the fiscal impact this request would have
on the budget.
Mr. Christofferson responded that it is difficult to calculate the fiscal
impacts concerning the Pay-for-Performance Plan for the following reasons: 1)
The amount of the increase is individualized and depends upon the
individual's performance evaluation; 2) Anniversary dates are spread
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throughout the entire year; and 3) Historically, Pay-for-Performance
increases have been absorbed in the salary savings and has not been a
specifically appropriated item. Staff would, however, make an effort to keep
the costs to a minimum.
Council Members Anderson and Kehoe preferred to consider the matter at the
time the City's budget is finalized relative to the State budget impacts.
Council Member Dahl opined that there is more to be gained than lost by
reactivating the Pay-for-Performance Plan and eliminating the step increase
freeze. He noted that this action would also serve to improve the morale of
City employees.
Council Member Dahl's motion to eliminate the step increase freeze and adopt
the necessary resolution reactivating the Pay-for-Performance Plan failed due
to lack of a second.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to
review the request to reactivate the Pay-for-Performance Plan and eliminate
the step increase freeze at the time the budget is finalized relative to State
budget impacts.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Kehoe, Moss and Arness
Noes: Council Members - Dahl
Absent: Council Members - None
RESOLUTION
- re Redding Power Plant Staffing Plan
(P-100-060-600 & E-120-150)
Electric Utility Operations Manager Ryan recalled that Council, at its meeting
of January 19, 1993, directed staff to have a consultant prepare a Request for
Proposal (RFP) for outside contractors to operate the Redding Power Plant
(RPP) and the Industrial Power Technology (IPT) Projects. It further directed
staff to have the same consultant prepare a cost estimate for City operation
of the same projects.
After reviewing the proposals received, the Electric Utility Commission and
staff have concluded that it is beneficial to the City to staff and operate
the RPP and
the IPT projects with City staff. The difference in costs, approximately
$3,000,000 net present value over five years, appears to be in the profit and
taxes which the contractor must make and pay, respectively. Therefore, it is
recommended that Council direct staff to immediately begin preparation of job
descriptions and salary surveys and bring a staffing plan when developed to
the City Council for consideration as soon as possible so that recruitment and
training can begin in a timely manner. It is further recommended that Council
authorize staff to negotiate with the responsive proposers for a contract to
provide start-up services for the Redding Power Project and for the assistance
that staff believes will be necessary from a contractor in order to achieve a
timely start up of the Redding Power Plant.
Council Member Anderson questioned whether it would be feasible to hire the
lead person, someone who has set up a similar plant, and let that individual
develop the manuals. Mr. Ryan replied that may be possible if done quickly
enough, however, the targeted start-up date is still January 1994.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Moss,
that Resolution No. 93-240 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding to proceed with the staffing of the Redding Power Plant and
the Industrial Power Technology Projects with City of Redding employee and
authorize staff to negotiate with the responsive proposers of Request for
Proposal No. 2767 for a contract to provide start-up services for the projects
and for assistance believed necessary from a contractor in order to achieve a
timely start up of the Redding Power Plant.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-240 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION
- re Serious Habitual Offender Program Grant
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(G-100-170 & P-150-150)
Police Captain Byard stated that California has developed a program called the
Serious Habitual Offender Program to deal with juveniles who repeatedly commit
serious crimes. The goal of this program is to support increased efforts by
the juvenile justice system to identify, record activities of, aggressively
prosecute, and supervise identified serious habitual offenders.
In an attempt to aggressively prosecute and monitor juveniles who commit
serious crimes, the Police Department, in cooperation with other County
agencies, applied for and was granted a regional Serious Habitual Offender
grant. The grant would fund this project for three years for a total of
$393,750. There is a five percent cash match ($6,250) for year one; ten
percent ($12,500) for year two; and fifteen percent ($18,750) for year three.
At the end of the three years, there would be no obligation on the part of
the City to provide ongoing funding.
While no additional personnel will be added to City staff, this grant will
provide funding for computer hardware and software which will enable involved
agencies to transfer information necessary for the prosecution and monitoring
of juveniles who continue to commit serious crimes. The value of the
equipment the City would receive through the grant is in excess of the cash
matches.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council adopt the necessary resolution
accepting the Serious Habitual Offender Grant.
In response to Council Member Kehoe, Captain Byard related that the personnel
costs resulting from participation in this grant would be County personnel, a
full-time probation officer and a part-time District Attorney. Currently,
City staff is dealing with these individuals, however, because there is not an
adequate system in place, staff is not as effective as it would under the
grant.
In response to Council Member Dahl, Captain Byard reiterated that when the
grant expires, there would be no obligation on the part of the City of Redding
for ongoing funding for personnel.
Council Member Kehoe questioned whether additional positions would be
required. Captain Byard replied that no additional positions would be
required for the City of Redding; however, the County of Shasta would benefit
from a probation officer. He noted that the probation officer would probably
be an individual who would have otherwise been laid off had this grant not
been approved.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl, that
Resolution No. 93-241 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding authorizing the undertaking of the project designated City of
Redding Serious Habitual Offender Program (SHO), to be funded in part from
funds made available through the SHO Program administered by the Office of
Criminal Justice Planning.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-241 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORTS - re Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark
(A-090-100 & A-090-020)
Airports Director Ruff related that at the Airports Commission's request,
staff obtained Economic Impact Reports on Redding Municipal Airport and Benton
Airpark, incorporated herein by reference, which provide an excellent
indication of the direct monetary value of both airports to the community,
separate and apart from the vital transportation values that each airport
provides. It is the recommendation of the Airports Commission and staff that
Council authorize the publication of said reports.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Moss, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
authorizing the publication of the Economic Impact Reports concerning Redding
Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE REGARDING BUCKEYE WATER PLANT PROJECTS
(W-030-600)
Public Works Director Galusha related that bids regarding the construction of
the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant project were opened on June 2, 1993. The
construction project was divided into three bids: the treatment plant,
instrumentation, and transmission main. According to the bids received, total
construction costs would be $10,336,100, which is within the range estimated
by the design engineer.
In addition to the three construction contracts, Mr. Galusha explained that
staff has negotiated the following contracts for services during construction:
1) Boyle Engineering would provide engineering services during construction,
in a not-to-exceed amount of $310,000, to supplement the City's construction
division staff; 2) Sharrah Dunlap Sawyer would provide the necessary
surveying services in a not-to-exceed amount of $38,500; and 3) MTI would
provide testing services in a not-to-exceed amount of $55,000.
The construction management of the project will be provided by the Public
Works Department Construction Division. Total City of Redding costs are
estimated at $443,270.
Mr. Galusha explained that staff would be requesting Council to award the
above subject contracts at its adjourned meeting on June 25, 1993.
This was an informational item and no action was required.
RESOLUTION
- re Enforcement Response Plan for Industrial Waste Program
(W-010)
Superintendent-Wastewater Craig recalled that Council, at its meeting of
February 16, 1993, directed staff to present the proposed Enforcement Response
Plan for Council's consideration once the new Sewer ordinance became effective
on April 2, 1993.
Mr. Craig stated that the proposed Enforcement Response Plan prescribes
detailed procedures indicating how the City would investigate and respond to
instances of industrial non-compliance. Wherever possible, language has been
included in both the ordinance and the Enforcement Response Plan to give staff
flexibility in dealing with commercial and industrial users fairly on a case-
by-case basis.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the necessary
resolution adopting the Proposed Enforcement Response Plan.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Dahl,
that Resolution No. 93-242 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the
City of Redding adopting its Enforcement Response Plan as required by Redding
Municipal Code Chapter 14.16 pertaining to Sewers.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Council Members - Anderson, Dahl, Kehoe, Moss and Arness
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 93-242 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Alcoholic Beverage License Applications
(A-110-140)
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Market Street (Puhlman, Albert & Julie)
1335 Market Street
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:55 p.m., Mayor Arness
declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk