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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1996-10-15 261 Redding City Council, R gular Meeting City Council Chambers 1313 California Street Redding, California October 15, 1996 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Fran Jenkins. The invocation was offered by Pastor Peter Dembroski, First Presbyterian Church. The meeting was called to order by Mayor McGeorge with the following City Co ncil Members present: P. Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray and McGeorge. Also present were City Manager Warren, City Attorney Wingate, Public Works Dir ctor Galusha, Police Chief Blankenship, Development Services Director Swanson, Administrative Services Director Starman, Principal Planner Keaney, Human Resources Manager Bachman, Senior lanner King, Senior Planner Hanson, Housing Supervisor Garrity, Associate Planner DeMallie, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Secretary to the City Council Rudolph. RESOLUTION - Declaring Week of October 23-31, 1996, as"Red Ribbon Week" (A-050-060-600) Pam Stevenson introduced the following students from Shasta Meadows Elementary School's "Just Say No" Club who spoke regarding "Red Ribbon Week" activities: Trista Thompson explained the history of"Red Ribbon Week"; Monica Chiles stated that the purpose of"Red Ribbon Week" is to make children aware of the problems caused by drugs and to create a healthy, drug-free environment; and Craig Astrada conveyed the activities planned during the week. The students presented each of the City Council Members with a red ribbon to wear during "Red Ribbon Week." MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, that Resolution No. 96-189 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding proclaiming October 23 through October 31, 1996, as"Red Ribbon Week." Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray, and McGeorge Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Resolution No. 96-189 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - Declaring October 18, 1996, as"Shasta County Women's Refuge Day" (A-050-060-600) MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, that Resolution No. 96-190 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring October 18, 1996, as"Shasta County Women's Refuge Day." Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray, and McGeorge Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Resolution No. 96-190 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Kathy Jenkins stated that the success of the Shasta County Women's Refuge is due to the efforts of its staff, volunteers, and the community. She thanked the City, individual City Council Members, and the Police Department for their generous support to the Women's Refuge. Mayor McGeorge related that the Shasta County Women's Refuge provides a program which benefits the entire community. 10/15/96 262 PRESENTATION OF AWARD - from California Chapter of American Planning Association re Neighborhood Pride Program (C-110-100-400) Development Services Director Swanson presented Mayor McGeorge with the 1996 Award of Merit the City received from the California Chapter of American Planning Association. He stated that the City of Redding was the small California city to receive this award for the Planning Implementation category. Mayor McGeorge commended the Development Services Department and the many volunteers for making the Neighborhood Pride Program such a success. This was an informational item and no action was required. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register (A-050-100-500) It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 7, for the period October 1, 1996, through October 10, 1996, check numbers 237798 through 238261 inclusive, in the amount of$1,961,417.20, and Payroll Register No. 7, for the period September 22, 1996, through October 5, 1996, check numbers 425552 through 426165 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 32509 through 32820, totaling $1,337,479.24, be approved. TOTAL: $3,298,896.44 Proposition 62 and Civic Center Financing Update (L-040-300 & C-050-025) It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the Report to City Council dated October 10, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, containing an update on Proposition 62 and the Civic Center financing. Proposition 218 - Background Information (L-040-300) It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept the Report to City Council dated October 4, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, containing background information on Proposition 218, "The Right-to-Vote-on-Taxes" Initiative. Resolution - re 1996 Federal Funding under the HOME Investment Partnership Program (G-100-075-203) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 96-191 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the City Manager to file an application for Federal Fiscal Year 1996 funding under the HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $1,000,000 with the California State Department of Housing and Community Development. Resolution - re Amending Agreement with Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (G-100-030-039) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 96-192 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the agreement between the City of Redding and the Northern Valley Catholic Social Service for the Family Preservation and Family Support Program to extend the term from December 1, 1996, through May 31, 1997, and authorizing the City Manager to sign same. Monthly Activity Report - Development Services Department (A-050-250) It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council accept the Development Services Department's Monthly Activity Report through September 1996 which covered the following work areas: (1) Zoning, Subdivision, and General Plan Amendments; (2) Building and Population; (3) Housing Assistance and Rehabilitation; and (4) General Plan Update. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 2994, Construction of Texas Springs 115/12kV Substation (B-050-020 & E-090-140-800) It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 2994, construction of the Texas Springs 115/12kV substation, be awarded to Cal Electro, Inc., in the amount of 10/15/96 263 $1,053,500; the Mayor be authorized to sign the standard City of Redding Public Works Agreement; and the City Manager authorized to approve project construction change orders, if needed, up to an amount not-to-exceed $105,000. Funds for this project are included in the 1993 Electric System Financing Program and the 1996-97 Capital Improvement Program. Viacom Cablevision Annual Franchise Review (T-040-050) It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council accept the Report to City Council dated September 9, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Viacom Cablevision's 1995 annual franchise review. Public Works Quarterly Report - Fourth Quarter 1996 (A-050-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the Public Works Department's Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter 1996. Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3025, Benton Landfill Well Abandonment and Well Construction (B-050-020 & W-030-750) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3025 (Job No. 2015- 76), Benton Landfill well abandonment and well construction, awarded to Diamond Core Drilling, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $39,087.09. Acceptance of Final Map and Approval of Subdivision Agreement -Fairway Estates, Unit 1, (S-14- 90) by Bernie Thomason and Jeb Allen (West side of Churn Creek opposite of Gold Hills Golf Course) (S-100-237-300) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the Final Map for Fairway Estates, Unit 1, be approved, the Mayor be authorized to sign the subdivision agreement, and the City Clerk file the map with the Shasta County Recorder. Surplus Equipment - 1980 John Deere Grader (B-050-100-700 & A-050-300-250) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize staff to sell a surplus 1980 John Deere grader and authorize the revenues from the sale to be allocated to the Equipment Replacement Fund. Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3040, Test and Repair Cross-Connection Control Devices (B-050-100) It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3040, test and repair cross-connection control devices, be awarded to Tavenner and Associates, in the amount of$33,900. Funds for this service are included in the 1996-97 budget. MOTION: Made by Council Member P. Anderson, seconded by Council Member R. 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, R. Anderson, Kehoe, Murray and McGeorge Noes: Council Members -None Absent: Council Members -None Resolution Nos. 96-191, and 96-192 are on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-6-96, by City of Redding (Portion of Akard Avenue between Cypress and Parkview Avenues) (A-010-100) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding Abandonment Application A-6-96. 10/15/96 264 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 October 7, 1996 City Clerk Strohmayer advised that letters were received from Kay Lack and Frank Wilson. Principal Planner Keaney provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated October 7, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, concerning the abandonment of Akard Avenue between Cypress and Parkview Avenues. He explained that the abandonment is necessary due to the Civic Center's preferred concept site plans. He indicated that the land is owned in fee by the City and, if approved, would be merged with adjoining parcels. Mr. Keaney related that the initial study for environmental impacts included a traffic analysis which focused on the closure of Akard Avenue. He noted that the construction of the Civic Center itself does not warrant a traffic study, however, the study is necessary to consider the redistribution of traffic which will result from the closure of Akard Avenue. Mr. Keaney summarized that at the conclusion of its public hearing, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed street abandonment. The Planning Commission, however, found the traffic discussion in the Negative Declaration to be incomplete and recommended that additional mitigation measures be analyzed. Of particular concern was the impact of adding left-turn phases to the signal at Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue/Park Marina Drive, the need for signalization of Grape Street/Cypress Avenue, and the effect of construction of the Parkview Avenue bridge. The Commission also asked staff to consider the on-site circulation benefits of a through street on the east side of the site near the ACID canal. He related that the traffic analysis has been modified to address the first three of these items. The Report to City Council outlined the responses to the following: (1) signalization of Grape Street/Cypress Avenue; (2)provide a through street on the east side of the project site next to the ACID canal; (3) effect of the construction of the Parkview Avenue bridge; and(4)effect of adding left-turn phases to the signal at Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue/Park Marina Drive. Mr. Keaney related that in order to adopt the Negative Declaration, the City Council must include mitigations to offset the impacts identified in the traffic analysis. He stated that it is the opinion of staff that the mitigation at the Grape Street/Cypress Avenue intersection should be a median as opposed to signalization so as not to encourage greater use of Grape Street. It is further recommended that the project include the addition of both left-turn phases to the signal at Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue/Park Marina Drive. It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration with identified mitigations. It is further recommended that the City Council direct staff to prepare a resolution of abandonment incorporating whatever project mitigations and other conditions are determined necessary by the City Council. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Keaney clarified that the Planning Commission recommended that staff review the matter of signalization in more depth prior to the City Council's decision. Council Member R. Anderson questioned how the abandonment of Akard Avenue would create left turn problems on Grape Street. Mr. Keaney related that the traffic model automatically distributes the traffic to other locations. The model assumes that the majority of the traffic would be diverted to Grape Street. City Manager Warren reminded the City Council that Schematic Site Plan D was selected for the new Civic Center for the following reasons: (1) realign Akard Avenue to effectuate a straight connection across Cypress Avenue; (2) maximize the use of park and open space; (3) siting of the Civic Center building and its prominence and accessibility from Cypress Avenue; and (4) consideration of all recommendations, including the closure of Akard Avenue, left turn lanes on Cypress and Athens Avenues, and the Civic Center Committee's recommendations. 10/15/96 265 Council Member Murray noted that the closure of Akard Avenue would allow the Civic Center to be sited between Parkview and Cypress Avenues with an entrance from both the north and the south. Council Member R. Anderson stated that emergency vehicles would not be precluded from utilizing the Civic Center's access. Mr. Warren related that the Redding Redevelopment Agency took action on its Capital Improvement Program which included building a bridge across the Sacramento River on Freebridge. He stated that construction of the bridge is anticipated to begin in 1999. Mayor McGeorge indicated that the street proposed to be located adjacent to the Anderson- Cottonwood Irrigation Canal (ACID)could also be used for emergency purposes. He recommended that, if possible, that turns onto Cypress Avenue be rounded off for easier accessibility. Frances Jenkins, 2652 Sharon Street, appreciated the fact that the City Manager was recommending that the traffic signal at Park Marina Drive/Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue be upgraded. She noted that many residents in the Parkview Avenue and Freebridge Street areas would be affected by the proposed closure of Akard Avenue. She was concerned by the fact that the notification of the public hearing was only sent to property owners. She noted that many of the properties are renter occupied. Given this lack of communication, she questioned whether it was imperative that the City Council take action on this matter this evening. She noted that the Planning Commission did not ratify the Negative Declaration because it did not feel the traffic circulation issues were adequately addressed. Ms. Jenkins questioned how emergency response vehicles would be impacted by the closure of Akard Avenue. She stated that she contacted Police Captain Dirks, who said he was unaware of the plan to close Akard Avenue. Captain Dirks indicated that emergency response vehicles would not, however, be impacted, as the vehicles could use Grape Street. She suggested that if Grape Street is restricted to certain turn movements that it remain open and posted for use by emergency vehicles only. 111 Ms. Jenkins related that she also contacted Mr. McLaughlin of the Redding School District, who was also unaware of the plans to close Akard Avenue. She recommended that consideration be given in the Civic Center plans for providing pedestrian walkways for children walking to and from school. Ms. Jenkins noted the letter from John Reginato which questioned the City's lack of communication with residents in the surrounding neighborhood. Ms. Jenkins related that the Civic Center Committee's report was presented in June 1995 and questioned why the City did not communicate with residents in the surrounding area during this 14- month period about the possible closure of Akard Avenue. She stated that she is personally satisfied with the recommendation to upgrade the Park Marina Drive/Cypress Avenue/Athens Avenue traffic signal, as well as providing left turn lanes. Ms. Jenkins recommended that prior to taking any action that the City Council conduct a field trip of the Parkview Avenue area between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. utilizing a Redding Area Bus Authority(RABA)bus and see first hand what problems the closure of Akard Avenue would create. She also suggested that in the future that there be better communication and coordination between City departments, particularly the Police and Fire Departments, on matters such as this. George Clark, 2945 Leland Avenue, stated that he was a police officer for 34 years. He indicated that accidents at the intersection of Cypress and Athens Avenue are continual. While he did not object to the closure of Akard Avenue or Grape Street being blocked, he noted that access from the north still needs to be provided to the area. Council Member Murray noted that a street is being proposed adjacent to the ACID canal. Mr. Clark related that the notification which was sent to the property owners did not contain information regarding a street being located adjacent to the canal. He also stated that there is a need to realign the intersection of Park Marina Drive and Athens Avenue. Mayor McGeorge determined there was no one else present wishing to speak on the matter and closed the public hearing. 10/15/96 266 In response to Council Member R. Anderson, Police Chief Blankenship stated that Captain Dirks was not aware of all the recommendations at the time he responded to Ms. Jenkins. He related that the Police Department supports staff's recommendations. In response to Council Member Kehoe, Chief Blankenship did not believe the City Council's approval of the proposed recommendations would compromise the Police Department's response times. Mr. Warren did not anticipate the Fire Department's response times would be compromised either. Council Member Kehoe asked Mr. Warren to respond to Ms. Jenkins concerns regarding the apparent lack of notification and communication with residents in the surrounding area. Mr. Warren noted that all the meetings held on this matter have been open to the public. He indicated that when the notices were mailed to the property owners concerning this public hearing, the boundaries were expanded beyond that which was required by law. Mr. Keaney confirmed, however, that the notifications were only sent to the property owners of record and not the tenants. Mr. Warren related that in the future when situations such as this arise, staff will go door-to-door and provide notification to the affected tenants. Council Member R. Anderson asked Mr. Warren to read his recommendations. Mr. Warren stated his recommendations were as follows: (1) Close Akard Avenue in keeping with the citizen's Civic Center Committee's and the City Council Subcommittee's recommendations; (2) Install left turn lanes at Cypress Avenue for traffic to access Athens Avenue and Park Marina Drive; and(3)Install a median on Cypress Avenue so that Grape Street can only be accessed by traffic going east on Cypress Avenue. Council Member Murray noted that it was unfortunate that the notification to the property owners did not contain a map or clarify the issue by indicating that a street would be located adjacent to the ACID canal. He clarified that the only action before the City Council this evening is to close Akard Avenue at some point in the future and determine what mitigation measures are necessary. He stressed the importance of proceeding with this matter due to the fact that the siting of the Civic Center depends on whether Akard Avenue can be closed. While he favored proceeding as recommended, he was not certain that installing left turn lanes would solve the entire traffic problem. In addition to installing the left turn lanes, he recommended that staff conduct a study regarding the realignment of the Park Marina Drive/Athens Avenue intersection. In conjunction with the construction of the Civic Center, he believed that the intersection needs to be realigned in a manner which better serves the community. Council Member R. Anderson concurred with Council Member Murray and suggested that staff look into the possibility of Athens Avenue becoming a major thoroughfare to Parkview Avenue. In response to Council Member P. Anderson, Public Works Director Galusha believed the intersection would be restriped to provide for the left turn pockets onto Athens Avenue. In order to realign the intersection, he noted that the City would need to purchase additional right-of-way. MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member R. Anderson, to conceptually approve the abandonment of Akard Avenue between Cypress and Parkview Avenues, direct that left turn lanes be installed on Cypress Avenue for traffic access to Athens Avenue and Park Marina Drive, adopt the Negative Declaration with the following mitigations: construct a median prohibiting left-turn movements at Grape Street and Cypress Avenue with completion of the project; intersection of Parkview Avenue/Park Marina Drive must be monitored and likely signalized by the year 2010; and the intersection of Parkview Avenue and Market Street must be monitored and likely signalized by the year 2020, and direct that as a condition of the abandonment that the Public Works Department bring back a recommendation for the City Council's consideration relative to the realignment of Athens Avenue/Park Marina Drive at Cypress Avenue prior to the project's completion. The Vote: All Ayes 10/15/96 267 PUBLIC HEARING - re Appeal of Approval of Amendment to Final Plan Review of Planned Development PD-4-86, Shasta Hills Estates, by Ira Powell (L-010-210-695) The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing regarding the appeal by Ira Powell regarding the approval of the amendment to the Final Plan Review of Planned Development PD-4-86, Shasta Hills Estates. 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 October 3, 1996 City Clerk Strohmayer noted that in addition to the letters included in the Report to City Council dated October 3, 1996, letters were received from Thomas Lynch, Shasta Hills Estates Homeowners' Association, and Dorothy Boldrin. Principal Planner Keaney provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated October 3, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, concerning Ira Powell's appeal of the Planning Commission's August 27, 1996, decision to approve an amendment request by Jordan Taylor to modify the conditions of the Final Plan Review for Shasta Hills Estates Planned Development PD-4-86. Specifically, the Planning Commission eliminated the requirement stipulation as to which lots are to be developed with either conventional-built homes or manufactured homes, and which floor plans are to be used, thereby transferring the responsibility to the Board of Directors of the Shasta Hills Estates Homeowners' Association, as long as the project's original overall designs and elevations are adhered to. It is the recommendation of both the Planning Commission and staff that the City Council deny Mr. Powell's appeal and approve the amendment request to modify the conditions of the final plan review for PD-4-86. City Attorney Wingate indicated that State law precludes a city or county from making decisions relative to whether manufactured or conventional homes can be built on certain lots. He related that while this is a public hearing, the City Council has no alternative but to uphold the Planning Commission's decision. Ira Powell stated that this evening was the first he had heard that the City was precluded from determining what type of homes could be built on certain lots. He read Thomas Lynch's letter dated October 14, 1996, incorporated herein by reference, and his letter dated September 30, 1996, incorporated herein by reference. Mr. Powell cited the internal problems occurring within the Shasta Hills Estates Homeowners' Association and his strong opposition to the Planning Commission's decision of August 27, 1996. Mayor McGeorge related that Mr. Powell's comments centered around the Shasta Hills Estates Homeowners' Association and reiterated there was nothing the City could do to assist. Jordan Taylor explained that the Shasta Hills Estates Homeowners' Association's legal counsel has opined that the Board has the right to make decisions concerning architectural control matters. He noted that pictures of the development demonstrate that there is not an incompatibility between the conventional and the manufactured homes. Jerry Nash requested that the City allow the Association to make the development decisions for the planned development. He suggested that Mr. Powell go to the State for assistance if he is concerned about the enforcement of the development's covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCR). Council Member R. Anderson concurred that the enforcement of the CCRs is not the City's responsibility, but is the court system's responsibility. Mayor McGeorge determined that there was no one else present wishing to speak on this matter and closed the public hearing. Council Member Murray questioned the City's responsibility as to the enforcement of a development's conditions of approval. 10/15/96 268 Mr. Wingate related that the City's ongoing obligation does not arise from the CCRs, but the project's development agreement. In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Keaney related that the development's conditions of approval were amended in 1990 to specify which lots were to be built utilizing either conventional or manufactured homes. He stated that the City's development code defines a planned development as a combination of a rezoning and a subdivision and establishes conditions for that development. He clarified that the Planning Commission's recommendation would eliminate this specific condition in the development agreement. Council Member Kehoe questioned whether the Planning Commission was informed of the fact that the City had no authority to decide what type of development occurs on specific lots. Mr. Wingate stated that this matter was not brought to his attention prior to the Planning Commission meeting. He further clarified that the only option the City Council has would be to establish uniform architectural values for a community. Mr. Keaney related that the Planning Commission favored deleting the requirement, therefore, questions of legality did not arise. Council Member Kehoe suggested that, given the fact that the City Council has no choice in its decision this evening, Mr. Powell's appeal fee should be refunded. MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Murray, to deny Ira Powell's appeal concerning the Planning Commission's approval of an amendment to the final plan review of Planned Development PD-4-86, Shasta Hills Estates. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member Murray, to refund the fee paid in association with the Shasta Hills Estates appeal to the appropriate party. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes SHASTA COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING (B-080-470) MOTION: Made by Council Member Kehoe, seconded by Council Member P. Anderson, to appoint Housing Specialist II Bud Warren to fill an unexpired term ending January 1, 1998, as the City's representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes RIVER MANAGEMENT PLAN AD HOC COMMITTEE - Appointments (R-200-600) MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, to appoint the following individuals to the River Management Plan Ad Hoc Committee: Bill Cox, Chris Hooykaas, Dr. Russell Holpach, Dr. Randall R. Smith, Jeff Swanson, Dave Scott, Eric Marler, Bob Jones, John Carr, Howard Stubblefield, a representative from the Sheriff's Boating Unit, and a representative from the State Department of Fish and Game. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes ORDINANCE NO. 2160 - Second Reading re Amending Portions of Redding Municipal Code Title 7 - Animals (A-130-150 & A-130-100) MOTION: Made by Council Member R. Anderson, seconded by Council Member Kehoe, that Ordinance No. 2160 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending portions of Redding Municipal Code Title 7 - Animals, thereby limiting the number of dogs and/or cats per household to six, prohibiting animals to be given away at certain locations, and setting forth kennel license requirements. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - P. Anderson, R. Anderson, Kehoe, and McGeorge Noes: Council Members - Murray Absent: Council Members -None Ordinance No. 2160 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. At the hour of 8:41 p.m., Mayor McGeorge adjourned the meeting to the annual meeting of the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority. 10/15/96 rV 269 At the hour of 8:42 p.m., Mayor McGeorge reconvened the regular meeting. CLOSED SESSION - Existing Litigation (L-100) Mayor McGeorge stated that the City Council would be adjourning to closed session pursuant to California Government Code 54956.9(a) to discuss the following: Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation - GEC Alsthom Electromechanical. Inc. v. City of Redding, et al., United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C-95-0896 SC ENE. At the hour of 8:42 p.m., Mayor McGeorge adjourned the meeting to closed session. At the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor McGeorge reconvened the meeting to regular session. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor McGeorge adjourned the meeting. APP: !VED: Mayor / ATTEST: • . 41072 City Clerk 10/15/96