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City Council, Special Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
September 3, 1996 6:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council Members present:
P. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray and McGeorge. Council Member R. Anderson was absent.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate,
Administrative Services Director Starman and Human Resources Manager Bachman.
CLOSED SESSION - Conference with Labor Negotiator
(P-100-050-070)
Mayor McGeorge stated that the City Council would adjourn to closed session pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss the following:
Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency Negotiator: Randy Bachman
Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-
CIO - Maintenance Employees.
At the hour of 6:30 p.m., Mayor McGeorge adjourned the meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 7:00 p.m., Mayor McGeorge reconvened the meeting to regular session and declared
the meeting recessed.
At the hour of 8:22 p.m., Mayor McGeorge reconvened the meeting and adjourned to closed session
to continue discussion on labor negotiations.
At the hour of 9:45 p.m., Mayor McGeorge reconvened the meeting to regular session.
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:45 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the meeting
adjourned.
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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
September 3, 1996 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Kehoe.
The Invocation was offered by Chris Yeager, Director of Ministries for the Salvation Army.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following Council
Members present: P. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray and Mayor McGeorge. Council Member R.
Anderson was absent.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, City Attorney Wingate,
Director of Administrative Services Starman, Director of Public Works Galusha, Director of
Development Services Swanson, Principal Planner Keaney, Human Resources Manager Bachman,
Public Works Operations Manager Russell, Senior Planner King, Associate Planner Morgon,
Wastewater Superintendent Craig, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Moscatello and
Executive Secretary Sherman.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 4, 1996
Regular Meeting of June 18, 1996
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 19, 1996
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 4, for the period August 20, 1996, through
August 29, 1996, check numbers 236260 through 236776 inclusive, in the amount of$5,595,941.12,
and Payroll Register No. 4, check numbers 423055 through 424309 inclusive, and electronic deposit
transaction numbers 31594 through 31897, totaling $1,278,818.93, for the period August 11, 1996,
through August 24, 1996, be approved.
TOTAL: $6,874,760.05
Treasurer's Report - July 1996
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability - $ 84,687,807.25
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities - $ 212,573,408.14
Cash Reconciliation Report - July 1996
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report and the
Proof of Cash Reconciliation for July 1996, be accepted.
Ordinance No. 2157 - Rezoning Application RZ-4-96, by Jaxon Enterprises (southwest corner of
Browning Street and Churn Creek Road intersection)
(L-010-230)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2157 be adopted, 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 from "R3-20-F" Multiple-Family Residential District with
Site Plan Review Combining District, to "C2-F" Central Commercial District with Site Plan Review
Combining District (RZ-4-96).
Ordinance No. 2158 - Amending Redding Municipal Code Section 18.78.050 re Zoning and General
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Plan Amendment Public Hearing Requirements
(L-010-500-050)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2158 be adopted, an ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Section 18.78.050 A., entitled
City Council Action, authorizing the City Clerk to set public hearings for rezoning and general plan
amendments.
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the Report to the City Council dated
August 22, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the following areas be accepted: 1)
Surplus City property; 2) Offers to sell land to the City; 3) City-initiated purchases of land; and 4)
Leases of City land.
Resolution - Approving 1996 Community Development Block Grant Agreement
(G-100-030-041)
It is the recommendation of Director of Development Services that Resolution No. 96-163 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Grant for the City of Redding in the amount of$957,000 for
fiscal year 1996, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at 1756 Eugenia Avenue, owned by Corilyn Stygar
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Development Services that Resolution No. 96-164 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 and debris
on property located at 1756 Eugenia Avenue, owned by Corilyn Stygar.
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at 3529 Court Street, owned by Ina Stower and Elaine Moore
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Development Services that Resolution No. 96-165 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 and debris
on property located at 3529 Court Street, owned by Ina Stower and Elaine Moore.
Resolution - Ordering Abatement at 5574 Westside Road, owned by Jim Pierce, Chico Sprinkler
(A-030-070)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Development Services that Resolution No. 96-166 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 and debris
on property located at 5574 Westside Road, owned by Jim Pierce, Chico Sprinkler.
Resolution-Proclaiming the week of October 6 through October 12, 1996, as "Public Power Week"
(A-050-060-600 & E-120) •
It is the recommendation of the Director of Electric Utility that Resolution No. 96-167 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming October 6-12, 1996, as "Public
Power Week."
Resolution Accepting Streets and Acceptance of Improvements- Country Heights Subdivision, Unit
15, Phase I (S-8-94)
(5-100-108 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 96-168 be adopted,
a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation
Mountain Glen Court, Sunglow Drive and Autumn Mist Lane in Unit 15-A of the Country Heights
Subdivision.
It is also recommended that the improvements in the Country Heights Subdivision, Unit 15, Phase
I (aka: Unit 15-A) be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and that the City Clerk be instructed to
return the securities to the developer, Signature Northwest.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3019, 1995-96 Slurry Seal Program
(B-050-020 & S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Bid Schedule No. 3019 (Job No.
9519), 1995-96 Slurry Seal Program, awarded to California Pavement Maintenance of Sacramento,
be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of
Completion. The final contract amount is $129,814.44.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that all
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended. Voting was
as follows:
AYES: Council Members - P. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray& McGeorge
NOES: Council Members -None
ABSTAIN: Council Members -None
ABSENT: Council Members -R. Anderson
Resolution Nos. 96-163, 96-164, 96-165, 96-166, 96-167, and 96-168 are on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING -Disestablishment of the Downtown Mall Parking and Business Improvement
Area District
(M-010-200-050)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding
disestablishment of the Downtown Mall Parking and Business Improvement Area District.
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
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no letters of protest were received.
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated August 27,
1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding disestablishment of the 1976 Parking and Business
Improvement Area District for the Downtown Mall. Mr. Perry related that in 1976, the City Council
formed a Parking and Business Improvement Area District for the Downtown Mall under the Parking
and Business Improvement Area Law of 1965 to provide for free public parking and removal of
parking meters, promotion of public events, retail trade activities, and music in the designated area.
Mr. Perry related that a petition was received from merchants in the Downtown Mall requesting that
the Parking and Business Improvement Area District be dissolved in order to make way for the
formation of a new and larger assessment district with a different funding formula, broader interest
and encompassing a larger area downtown.
It is the recommendation of staff that the City Council approve the ordinance disestablishing the
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Parking and Business Improvement Area District for the Downtown Mall and offer the ordinance for
first reading.
Council Member Murray asked why the formation of the new assessment district and disestablishment
of the Parking&Business Improvement Area District are not being considered simultaneously. Mr.
Perry advised that there is a problem with timing and a strong desire by the petitioners not to link the
two assessment districts due to the fact that they have different funding formulas and a larger group
of people will be involved.
In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Perry stated that the City currently receives a small
administrative fee for billing and record keeping on the Parking & Business Improvement Area
District. Mr. Perry added that the assessment district acted as a means for the merchants in the
Downtown Mall to assess themselves for promotion of the mall, and that its formation predated
removal of the parking meters.
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Council Member Murray asked how disbursement of the $6,000 in assessment district assets held by
the Association and assessment fees collected this year by the City Clerk's Office will be managed.
Mr. Perry advised that assessments collected by the City Clerk's Office will be redistributed by that
office to the Downtown Mall Association after the ordinance becomes effective, and assets held by
the Downtown Mall Association will be redistributed by that organization to its members.
Council Member Murray expressed concern that the City may incur some liability with regard to
redistribution of funds remaining in the assessment district. City Attorney Wingate assured Council
that the City will follow proper procedures for the disestablishment of the district and redistribution
of the funds.
Chuck Zink, 800 August Way, Redding,President of the Downtown Mall Association stated that the
primary reason merchants in the Downtown Mall wish to dissolve the current assessment district is
to clear the way for the formation of a much larger assessment district in the downtown area. Mr.
Zink clarified that the Parking&Business Improvement Area District was originally formed in 1972,
long before the Downtown Mall Association requested removal of the parking meters in 1976. The
money collected was used for promotion, advertising and music in the mall; it was not related to
parking. Mr. Zink recalled that the Downtown Mall Association approached Council requesting
removal of the parking meters in order to provide free parking for retail customers. Mr. Zink related
that Council agreed to remove the parking meters provided that the City be reimbursed for the lost
parking meter revenue in the amount of$29,000 per year. The merchants agreed and assessment fees
in the mall were increased to cover the City's lost parking meter revenue. Mr. Zink continued that
in 1988, the Downtown Mall Association again approached Council requesting that the requirement
to reimburse the City for the lost parking meter revenue be eliminated because of encroachment into
the parking lot by business offices who were not in the assessment district. Council concurred and
eliminated the reimbursement payment. Mr. Zink recommended that the City Council approve
disestablishment of the Parking and Business Improvement Area District to permit the formation of
a much larger district which will contribute to the revitalization of the downtown area.
111 Mr. Kehoe asked why 100%of the merchants being assessed did not sign the petition to dissolve the
assessment district. Mr. Zink responded that more than 50% of the merchants being assessed had
signed the petition, ample notification was given and there was adequate opportunity to express
opposition.
Mayor McGeorge determined that no one present wished to speak on the matter and closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Kehoe offered Ordinance 2159 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Redding disestablishing the Parking and Business Improvement Area established in
Section 6.18.150 of the Redding Municipal Code (RMC), and repealing RMC chapter 6.18.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that the full
reading of Ordinance 2159 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the full title. The
Vote. Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed Water Rate Increase and Addition of Tiered Pricing for Water
Conservation
(W-030-400)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding the
proposed water rate increase and addition of tiered pricing for water conservation.
The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no letters of protest were received.
City Manager Warren provided a brief overview of his communication to Council dated August 26,
1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding two public hearings pertaining to water and
wastewater cost of living increases. Mr. Warren explained that due to new federal requirements,
monthly service charges for water and wastewater are increasing at a rate of 100% to 200% in less
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diligent communities. However, the City of Redding is to be commended for holding costs to a
minimum. The relatively small increases of 3.4% being requested by staff over the next 2 years for
water and the next 3 years for wastewater merely keep pace with the Cost of Living Adjustment
(COLA), and are low for three important reasons: 1) Personnel is kept at minimum staffing levels;
2)employees in these two divisions have done an excellent job creating and implementing cost saving
innovations which have saved the City approximately $300,000; and 3) minimum increases over the
years, usually approximating COLA, have enabled the City to keep pace with costs, develop needed
improvements and still maintain reserves in proper balance. Mr. Warren cautioned that if the
increases are not implemented, fund reserves will fall into deficit within a few years. Mr. Warren
added that Redding's water rates are 40% lower than the cities surveyed.
Public Works Director Galusha reviewed the Report to the City Council dated August 27, 1996,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding the proposed water rate increase, the addition of tiered
pricing to promote water conservation and increased fees for backflow prevention testing. Mr.
Galusha explained that while Operating and Maintenance (0 & M) expenditures balanced for fiscal
year 1995/96, there is a deficit net income for 1996/97. Mr. Galusha related that expenditures are
exceeding revenues for several reasons: 1) The polybutylene replacement program requires 0 & M
time and expense; 2) emergency repairs and lawsuit expenses; 3) inflation which includes wage
increases, material costs, and contract water cost increases; and 4) new state and federal mandates
which have increased costs for water quality testing. Mr. Galusha related that in order to correct the
shortfall, the City must generate approximately $200,000 each year for the next two years in order
to balance the budget and provide money for a prudent reserve. Mr. Galusha explained that by raising
the fixed monthly service charge by 70 cents per month for the next two years for all customers, and
increasing the backflow testing fee from $2.50 to $3.00, the City can increase revenues by
approximately 3.4%annually over the next two years and balance the Water Utility's 0 & M budget.
The water conservation tiered pricing which exempts commercial and industrial customers and applies
only to residential and institutional customers, will increase by 10 cents per one hundred cubic feet
(CCF) and meet the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) contract requirements.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve increasing the fixed monthly service charge
by 70 cents per month each year for the next two years for all customers to cover utility costs and
to increase revenue by approximately 3.4% annually over the next two years. It is further
recommended that customers requiring a backflow prevention device pay an additional 50 cents per
month for testing (from $2.50 to $3.00), and that Council set a water conservation tiered pricing
schedule for residential and institutional customers at 10 cents per 100 CCF.
Council Member Murray asked what is the ratio of residential to non-residential customers. Public
Works Operations Manager Russell replied that there are approximately 24,000 services in Redding
of which 21,000 are residential and the remainder are commercial and industrial. Council Member
Murray questioned why residential users with smaller meters who use less water than commercial or
industrial customers are being charged the same rate increase. Mr. Galusha explained that the fixed
cost rate increase is based on a set cost to operate the system regardless of the amount of water used.
Mr. Galusha conveyed that the utility is not recovering the costs to operate the utility, and residential
customers comprise 90%of total services. Council Member Murray opined that a water rate increase
based on a fixed charge, rather than a commodity charge, results in residential customers subsidizing
commercial users. Mr. Murray added that water conservation cannot be achieved unless all
customers are penalized for excess water use, yet staffs proposal exempts commercial and industrial
users from any type of penalty. Public Works Operations Manager Russell stated that all USBR
water contracts require tiered pricing on residential and institutional customers, only. Staff is
concerned that employment may be impacted if commercial and industrial customers are penalized.
Council Member Kehoe concurred with Council Member Murray stating that if the tiered pricing
structure is truly conservation driven, it must apply to all users, not one segment of the user
community. Mr. Kehoe asked how staff arrived at the contract and administration cost figure of$36
per year per unit for backflow prevention testing. Mr. Russell explained that the $36 per year per unit
figure was rounded up from the actual cost of approximately $32 per year per unit to allow for
inflation and cost increases over the next two-year period.
Council Member Kehoe questioned the rationale of addressing rate increases on an incremental basis
throughout the year, instead of considering all rate increases for the year simultaneously which would
enable City residents to plan their budgets.
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City Manager Warren recalled that Council agreed to review service fees as the need arose in order
to avoid one extremely long meeting at which all rate increases would be considered. Mr. Warren
added that staff will accommodate whatever Council wishes to propose with regard to future rate
increases.
Mayor McGeorge determined that no one present wished to speak on the issue and closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Murray said the impacts of tiered pricing should be researched and analyzed before
it is approved.
Council Member P. Anderson stated that basing the rate increase on the amount of water used is the
only equitable method.
It was the consensus of Council that the proposed water rate increase and tiered pricing proposal be
referred back to staff for development of an alternative pricing formula and that the public hearing
be continued to the Council meeting of September 17, 1996.
Mayor McGeorge reopened the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe continuing the
public hearing to the regular meeting of September 17, 1996, and directing the City Manager and the
Public Works Director to develop an alternative pricing formula. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING- Resolution re Proposed Wastewater Rate Increase
(W-020-590)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding the
proposed wastewater rate increase.
The following document is on file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no letters of protest were received.
Public Works Director Galusha reviewed the Report to City Council dated August 27, 1996,
incorporated herein by reference, regarding the proposed Wastewater Rate increase. Mr. Galusha
reported that Wastewater Utility Operation and Maintenance expenditures are exceeding revenues
due to: 1) Increased debt service payments for the Stillwater Treatment Plant which reached a
maximum in 1995; 2) higher internal and in-lieu charges over the last several years; and 3)
inflationary increases in personnel costs and in goods and services used to operate the utility.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve increasing the wastewater utility service charge
for single-family residential users as follows: Effective November 1, 1996, from $16.25 to $16.80;
July 1997 to $17.35, and July 1998 to $17.95.
Mayor McGeorge determined that no one present wished to speak on the matter and closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, adopting
111 Resolution No. 96-169, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting new
wastewater utility service charges effective November 1, 1996. Voting was as follows:
AYES: Council Members: P. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray& McGeorge
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: R. Anderson
Resolution No. 96-169 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENT - Community Development Advisory Committee
(B-080-600-100)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Murray, to appoint Jeff
Swanson to the Community Development Advisory Committee to serve an unexpired term to
December 1, 1996. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
AIR QUALITY EMISSION CREDITS STATUS REPORT
(E-020-010)
City Manager Warren reviewed the Report to City Council dated August 30, 1996, incorporated
herein by reference, regarding the City's request to the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board
to amend the Air Quality Emission Credits banking rule for stationary credits (manufacturers) to
allow for banking mobile source credits (automobiles). Mr. Warren related that the City Council
made this request based on the relocation of the Solid Waste Transfer Facility which created several
million dollars in credits due to the shortened distance travelled by the refuse trucks to the landfill.
Mr. Warren remarked that while the Board's comments are favorable to the idea of amending the rule
to allow mobile source credits, emphasis was placed on reviewing the entire issue of emission credits
once the results of Assembly Bill 3319 are known. If AB3319 is passed, the Air District will decide
if they want an emission rule or not. If the Board decides to do away with the rule, the City will have
to adopt an emission credit system similar to the one now in place and then begin again to build
emission credits to be competitive.
This was an information item only and no action was required.
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE & BRENDA HAYNES - Clear Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant Pasture
(C-070-100)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated September
3, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the lease of approximately 90 acres of City-
owned property adjacent to the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Mr. Perry recalled that at the meeting of March 25, 1996, Council authorized staff to negotiate a one-
year pasture lease with Mr. Tony Lewis of Tony Lewis Productions for the development of a rodeo-
type arena. However, Mr. Lewis failed to meet several deadlines regarding insurance, rent deposit,
and an executed lease agreement. Mr. Perry related that a second party, Bruce and Brenda Haynes,
has shown considerable interest in leasing this property. The Haynes have agreed to pay $610
annually to lease the pasture and will assume responsibility for fence maintenance and berry vine
eradication. Mr. Perry stated that the lease will be for one year with an automatic renewal clause for
subsequent one-year periods, and that the proposed lease excludes use of the Carpenter Barn
structure located on the property. Mr. Perry recalled that Council delayed a decision earlier regarding
demolition of the Carpenter Barn to allow Mr. Lewis time to pursue a use permit and cost estimates
to restore the structure; however, the structure continues to be an attractive nuisance for vagrants
and vandals and staff recommends that it be demolished.
It is the recommendation of staff that Council approve the proposed Lease Agreement with Bruce
and Brenda Haynes for 90.5 acres of City-owned property adjacent to the Clear Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant, and that staff be authorized to solicit bids for demolition of the Carpenter Barn on
the property.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, approving the
Lease Agreement between the City and Bruce and Brenda Haynes for 90.5 acres of City-owned
property adjacent to the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of$610.00, for one
year with automatic renewals for one-year periods, and authorizing staff to solicit bids for demolition
of the Carpenter Barn located on the property. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
GENERAL FUND MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - July 1996
(B-130-070)
Director of Administrative Services Starman highlighted the Report to City Council dated August 26,
1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for July
1996.
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Council Member P. Anderson expressed concern that the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue
was considerably less than projected. Mr. Starman advised that the TOT has been performing poorly
for the past 18 months and staff is at a loss to explain the decrease.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, accepting
the General Fund Monthly Financial Report for July 1996. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ELECTRIC UTILITY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT - July 1996
(B-130-070)
Director of Administrative Services Starman provided an overview of the Report to Council dated
August 26, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Electric Utility Monthly Financial
Report for July 1996.
Council Member Murray pointed out that at Council's direction, the Electric Utility Rate Adjustment
issue is to be heard at the first Council Meeting in October. However, the Electric Utility audit will
not be completed until approximately the same date and Council will need time to review the
information. Mr. Starman stated that a report regarding the Electric Utility Rate Adjustment will be
disseminated to Council later this week and a Council Workshop is scheduled for October 9, 1996,
to discuss the Electric Utility Audit.
City Manager Warren stated that an item regarding the Electric Utility Rate Increase will be placed
on the next agenda.
MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe,
accepting the Electric Utility Monthly Financial Report for July 1996. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ROUTINE REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS NOT REQUIRING ACTION
LETTER FROM NICHOLS, MELBURG& ROSSETTO
(A-050-250-030)
City Clerk Strohmayer read the letter from Dan S. Rossetto of Nichols, Melburg & Rossetto, AIA,
commending Senior Building Inspector Gungl, Plan Check Engineer Henry and Plan Checker Jestes
of the Building Division for their cooperation and assistance in a recent renovation project.
LETTER FROM BELLA VISTA WATER DISTRICT
(W-030-700-020)
City Clerk Strohmayer read the letter from Robert W. Dietz, General Manager for the Bella Vista
Water District expressing appreciation to the City for assistance in providing emergency water service
to Bella Vista Water District customers during the power outage on August 10, 1996.
CLOSED SESSION
(C-070-200)
Mayor McGeorge stated that the City Council would adjourn to closed session pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54956.8 to discuss the following:
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
a) Property: 1439 Pine Street and 1450-1454 East Street
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Dr. James Tate
Under Negotiation: Instructions to negotiator concerning sale price, terms of
payment and other contractual matters.
b) Property: 1.5 acres on the southwest corner of Placer Road and Buenaventura
Boulevard (Assessor's Parcel No. 104-040-32)
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and C2WP
Under Negotiation: Instructions to negotiator concerning sale price, terms of
payment, and other contractual matters.
c) Property: Portion of property located at 420 Hartnell Avenue
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Gus Petras, DDS
Under Negotiation: Instructions to negotiator concerning sale price, terms of
payment, and other contractual matters.
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At the hour of 8:22 p.m., Mayor McGeorge adjourned the regular session to closed session.
At the hour of 9:45 p.m., Mayor McGeorge reconvened the meeting to regular session.
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:45 p.m., Mayor McGeorge declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
City Clerk /
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