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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1981-06-29 _ 1 240 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Police Dept. & Council Chambers Redding, California June 29 , 1981 7 : 00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pugh with the follow- ing Council Members present: Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick. Also present were City Manager Brickwood, Assistant City Manager Courtney, Director of Public Works Arness, City Attorney Hays , Director of Planning and Community Development Perry, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds , Interim Director of Electric Lindley, Superintendent-Electric Mix, Superintendent-Public Works Galusha, Housing and Redevelop- ment Administrator Henson, Superintendent-Wastewater Treatment Gasser, Accountant Downing, Minute Clerk Rupp, and City Clerk Richter. CITY/COUNTY AMBULANCE COMMITTEE Councilman Demsher reported that it is the recommendation of the Ambulance Committee that ambulance rates be deregulated, but that the City maintain control of the quality of vehicles , training of employees , and continue all previous regulations other than rates. He stated that this rate deregulation would encourage competition from other ambulance firms . Council Member Gard noted that the two life support units are �3 heavily subsidized by Memorial and Mercy Hospitals while 68% of 2 Redding Ambulance responses are for Shasta General Hospital and are covered by Medi-Cal and Medi-Care, whose payment schedules are based on rates established the previous year. Therefore , these payments are falling short of the current rates . Mrs. Gard stated that Redding and Shasta County rates are already the highest in the north state and are often used for justification to other areas to increase their rates. Councilman Demsher feels that with competition, ambulance rates will stabilize and deregulation seems the most sensible thing to do at this time. He noted that if this method does not work, regulation of rates can be reinstated. City Attorney Hays advised that two documents are submitted for Council ' s consideration. One is an ordinance repealing the Municipal Code section pertaining to regulation of ambulance rates and the other, a resolution repealing the existing rates. He noted that the ordinance is an urgency ordinance and should therefore be adopted immediately. Mayor Pugh and Councilman Kirkpatrick abstained from voting and discussion on this matter. Mayor Pugh therefore turned the gavel over to Vice-Mayor Demsher. Councilman Fulton stated that several years ago, prior to regu- lation of ambulance rates , problems were experienced with two or more ambulance companies arriving to handle the same call, causing confusion at the scene of an accident. He expressed the hope that this does not reoccur. Vice-Mayor Demsher said this was a primary concern of the Com- mittee but that deregulation only applies to rates and all other controls and standards will be maintained. He stated that we have had good ambulance service in the past eight or 6/29/81 241- nine years and if serious problems occur we can return to the previous method. Mrs. Gard also noted that the concerns of Councilman Fulton are • the same as others in the community and that the consumer must II be protected. Ordinance MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1550 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes with Councilman Kirkpatrick and Mayor Pugh abstaining MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman .21'3 Fulton that Ordinance No. 1550 be adopted, an ordinance of the City of Redding amending Chapter 6 . 08 of the Redding Municipal Code by repealing Section 6 . 08 . 150 which regulates ambulance rates. Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Kirkpatrick and Pugh Ordinance No. 1550 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 81-122 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 80-146 which established uniform maximum rates for ambulance services. .2(P3 • Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, and Gard Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Kirkpatrick and Pugh Resolution No. 81-122 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Pugh announced that if there were no objections , some agenda items would be addressed out of order to allow for an Executive Session prior to the personnel matters . AWARD OF BID MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Bid Schedule No. 1309 , Cascade Sewer Project, Phase II, be awarded to Jaxon Enterprises in the amount of $136 , 944. ail Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None 111 Absent: Council Members - None AWARD OF BID MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Council makes the following findings re Bid Schedule No. 1315 , Placer Street bypass sewer extension: 1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan 2 . Project will not significantly alter existing land form .2/4 3 . Project is compatible with surrounding land use 4 . Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California 6/29/81 242 and, ratifies the negative declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on March 11, 1981. The Vote : Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Bid Schedule No. 1315 , Placer Street bypass sewer extension, be awarded to Drumm Construction on its low bid in the amount of $81, 310 . Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None AWARD OF BID MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Bid Schedule No. 1318 , full-depth AC paving of Waldon Substation, be awarded to Tehama County Excavation and Septic Service , Inc. on its low bid in the amount of $12 ,510 . Voting was as follows: (.96/3_p f3 Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None AWARD OF BID MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Council makes the following findings re con- struction of west side taxiway and tiedown area at Benton Airpark: 141 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, ratifies the negative declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on December 31, 1981. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Bid Schedule No. 1319 , construction of west side taxiway and tiedown area at Benton Airpark, be awarded to Jaxon Enterprises on its low bid in the amount of $172 ,422 . 79 . Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None AWARD OF BID MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Council makes the following findings re Bid Schedule No. 1320 , Redding Ranchettes 16-inch water trans- mission main: 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 6/29/81 243 and, ratifies the negative declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on April 1 , 1981. The Vote : Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Bid Schedule No. 1320 , Redding Ranchettes, 16-inch water transmission main, be awarded to Cox & Cox Construction, Inc. on its low bid in the amount of $136 , 765 . Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None AWARD OF BID Mayor Pugh abstained from voting on this item. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Council makes the following findings re Bid Schedule No. 1321, Hiatt Drive bypass sewer line : 2Y' 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, ratifies the negative declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on April 15 , 1981. The Vote : Unanimous Ayes with Mayor Pugh abstaining MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman 111 Kirkpatrick that Bid Schedule No. 1321, Hiatt Drive bypass sewer line, be awarded to C. L. Fogle , Inc . on its low bid in the amount of $112 , 296 . Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, and Kirkpatrick Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Abstain: Council Members - Pugh AWARD OF BID MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick , seconded by Council- woman Gard that Council makes the following findings re Bid Schedule No. 1322 , Lake Boulevard slope protection project: 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 2- 4 . Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California and ratifies the negative declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on June 10 , 1981. The Vote : Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Bid Schedule No. 1322 , Lake Boulevard slope protection project, be awarded to Dale Construction on its low bid in the amount of $21, 955 .50. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None 6/29/81 244 AWARD OF BID MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Council makes the following findings re Bid Schedule No. 1323 , Eastside Road relocation: 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 ratifies the negative declaration approved by the Board of Administrative Review on June 3, 1981. The Vote : Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Bid Schedule No. 1323, Eastside Road relocation, be awarded to 7-11 Construction Co. in the amount of $40 , 995. Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None REDDING REGIONAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM - Updated Revenue Program and Proposed Increase in Monthly Sewer Service Fees Assistant City Manager reviewed his memorandum to Council dated June 19 , 1981. He advised that, as a condition applicable to the acceptance of Clean Water Grant funds, Federal law requires the periodic update of the wastewater system revenue program. Mr. Courtney noted that Resolution No. 79-112 , adopted by Council on June 9 , 1979 , approved a revenue program and a schedule of service fees for the Redding Regional Wastewater System. X51 Mr. Courtney submitted a proposed resolution for the authori- zation and adoption of an updated revenue program through the 1983-84 fiscal year and the establishment of amended sewer service fees. It is proposed that the basic monthly sewer service charge be increased from $5. 00 per month to $7 . 00 per month per household equivalent effective August 1, 1981 , and applicable to all customer billings beginning September 1, 1981. A schedule of proposed increases for residential, industrial and commercial uses was included in Mr. Courtney' s memorandum which is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. He also reviewed the capital improvement projects and programs through the 1983-84 fiscal year. Mayor Pugh noted that these proposed rates are the rates the City initially anticipated using when it went into the program two years ago. He stated that due to the competitive bidding for the project, the City was able to pass the savings on to its resi- dents; however, with increasing costs and capital improvements required, it is necessary to reconsider the rates . Mrs. Gard felt that people should be notified in advance of these proposed increases and suggested that a notice be included with utility billings a couple months before the actual increase advising the amount of the increase and the reason it is necessary. Mrs. Gard questioned the use of the term "reasonable fee" when referring to industrial and commercial establishments . She felt that they should have a more definite cost available for advance planning. 6/29/81 245 In reponse' to an inquiry, Assistant City Manager Courtney advised that Council may proceed with the resolution whenever it feels it is appropriate . With the concurrence of Council, Mayor Pugh requested that consideration of the resolution updating the revenue program for the Redding Regional Wastewater system, be scheduled for the meeting of July 20 , in order to receive some additional input on the matter. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE - Proposed Resolution Establishing Increased Monthly Charge Assistant City Manager Courtney reviewed his memorandum to Council dated June 19 , 1981. He stated that the proposed reso- lution would increase the basic residential rate from $3. 00 per month to $4 . 00 per month effective August 1, 1981, and be appli- cable on billings beginning September 1, 1981. Mr. Courtney advised that rates for commercial and industrial service are based on the cost of service to the individual location. This increase in the monthly rate is being requested to bring revenue into line with operating costs and to provide funds for the development of a new landfill site. A statement indicating revenue and expenditures proposed in the 1981-82 budget was submitted to Council. PI- Mayor Pugh noted that more data is needed showing what the changes in service are going to be. Councilman Demsher also noted that along with the increase in charges, there will also be a reduction of service. He said many people in the community feel the collection service has been exceptional and some feel it has been excessive. Councilwoman Gard again expressed the concern that the costs concerning commercial accounts are too indefinite. Public Works Director Arness advised that the costs will be based on actual data obtained in "time and motion" studies. Mayor Pugh requested that the resolution be rescheduled after additional information is received. Mrs. Gard stated that notices of increased charges should be included in billing notices two months in advance of the increase. RESOLUTION - re Supplemental Appropriations and Fund Transfers for 1980-81 Fiscal Year Assistant City Manager Courtney advised that each fiscal year, it is necessary to make some adjustments to Annual Budget appro- priations and fund transfers to accommodate changes which have occurred during the year. He stated that for the 1980-81 fiscal year, estimated expenditures from budget funds are estimated to I$ be $379 , 710 less than budget appropriations. II Mr. Courtney submitted a resolution to Council,including state- ments detailing the fund transfer adjustments and supplemental appropriations. MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Kirkpatrick that Resolution No. 81-123 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting 6/29/81 246 certain supplemental appropriations and fund transfers , cal- culated as of June 1, 1981, and to be effective for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30 , 1981. Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 81-123 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - re Proposed Uses of Revenue Sharing Funds , Proposed 1981-82 Budget Appropriations , and Adoption of Budget The hour of 7 : 30 P.M. having arrived, Mayor Pugh opened the public hearing re proposed uses of Revenue Sharing Funds, the proposed 1981-82 budget appropriations , and adoption of the Budget. The following documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk: Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing The City Clerk advised that no written protests have been received and the Mayor ascertained that there were no protests from the floor. Assistant City Manager Courtney reviewed his memorandum to Council dated June 19 , 1981. He stated that one of the purposes of this public hearing, which is required by Federal law, is to give citizens the opportunity to comment on the relationship of Revenue Sharing funds to the entire budget. Mr. Courtney estimated that during the 1981-82 fiscal year, Revenue Sharing funds in the amount of Ib $1, 169 ,500 will be available for expenditure programs . He advised that the Revenue Sharing Committee has met, but applications and needs of the agencies proposing to provide contract services are still being considered; therefore , contracts with these agencies will be delayed until this process is completed. It is recommended that consideration be given to any new input, changes made if appropriate, and that the resolution approving appropriations for 1981-82 fiscal year be adopted. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Council- woman Gard that the public hearing be closed. The Vote : Unanimous Ayes Resolution MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-124 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting and approving budget appropriations for personnel costs , Ig1, materials , supplies and services , and capital outlay for the fiscal year 1981-82 . Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None Resolution No. 81-124 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 6/29/81 247 EXECUTIVE SESSION At the hour of 7 : 35 P.M. , an Executive Session was convened to discuss personnel matters . At the hour of 8 : 35 P.M. , the regular meeting was reconvened. RESOLUTIONS - re Proposed Personnel Policy Changes for Non- Represented Employees City Attorney Hays advised that sixteen resolutions are being submitted which govern Personnel Policies. He noted that some are merely a re-adoption of existing policies and some involve modifications or improvements. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-125 be adopted, a resolution of City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to grievance procedure for employees not covered by provisions of a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-125 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-126 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to policy on 3p, industrial injury for employees not covered by a memorandum of understanding, and repealing Resolution No. 78-159 . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-126 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-127 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 3$), 77-121 and approving an amendment to City policies concerning employee status for employees not covered by provisions of a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-127 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-128 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to wages and classifications for employees other than part-time employees and e.2, other than those covered by a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-128 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 6/29/81 _ 248 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-129 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting a new employee 20 classification schedule and salary plan for all employees other than officers and exempt employees and those covered by a memo- randum of understanding and certain part-time employees . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-129 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-130 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding repealing Resolution No. 80-143, and adopting a new schedule of salaries for officers and exempt employees. Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-130 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-131 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to hours and overtime for regular, probationary, and part-time employees of the City of Redding not otherwise covered by provisions of a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-131 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-132 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to leave of absence for regular employees not covered by a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None • Resolution No. 81-132 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-133 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to expenses for employees not covered by the provisions of a memorandum of understanding and certain other persons. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-133 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 6/29/81 249 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-134 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to sick leave for regular, probationary, and part-time regular employees not covered by a memorandum of understanding. 111 Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-134 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-135 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to policy on funeral leave for regular and probationary employees not covered by a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-135 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-136 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to holidays for regular and probationary employees not covered by provisions of a memorandum of understanding or not assigned to a twenty-four (24) hour shift duty. Voting was as follows : Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-136 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-137 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to vacations for regular, probationary, and part-time regular employees not covered by a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-137 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-138 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to policy on jury duty for regular and probationary employees not covered by a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows: Ayes : Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-138 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 6/29/81 250 MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-139 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to PERS contributions for miscellaneous employees not covered by a q v memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, 11/ and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-139 is on file in the office of the City Clerk . MOTION: Made by Councilwoman Gard, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 81-140 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding pertaining to an amend- ment to City policy concerning group insurance for regular, probationary, and part-time regular employees not covered by a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes: Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Resolution No. 81-140 is on file in the office of the City Clerk. - ORDINANCE - re Proposed Amendment to Contract Between the City of Redding and the Public Employee ' s Retirement System City Attorney Hays advised that an ordinance is being submitted authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City and the Public Employees ' Retirement System, which is necessary to implement the agreement reached with the employee organizations representing the City' s Public Safety Employees during the general bargaining in 1978. Mr. Hays advised that this is an urgency ordinance and is neces- sary because of the long delays by PERS in providing the City with contract amendment documents. He recommended its adoption. MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that the full reading of Ordinance No. 1551 be waived. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes MOTION: Made by Councilman Kirkpatrick, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Ordinance No. 1551 be adopted and become immediately effective, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Redding and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees Retirement System. Voting was as follows : Ayes: Council Members - Demsher, Fulton, Gard, Kirkpatrick, and Pugh Noes : Council Members - None Absent: council Members - None Ordinance No. 1551 is on file in the office of the City Clerk . ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 8 :40 P.M. Mayor Pugh declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor - - -/O .7Q City Clerk 6/29/81