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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Approve Minutes: Regular Meeting of April 4, 2023; Special Meeting – Closed Session of June
6, 2023; Special Meeting – Closed Session of June 20, 2023; and Regular Meeting of June 20,
2023.
Attachments
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of April 4, 2023
Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of June 6, 2023
Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of June 20, 2023
Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 20, 2023
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023
ITEM NO. 4(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
stipton@cityofredding.org
stipton@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes.
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 4, 2023 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.by Mayor Michael Dacquisto with the following
Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Barry DeWalt, City Clerk Pamela Mize, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto.
The Invocation was provided by Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments’ Chaplin.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor’s Proclamation presented to Michael Burke representing Pathways to Hope for
Children declaring April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in the City
of Redding.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation of Mayor’s Proclamation recognizing University Preparatory Middle School
Team No. 1 and University Preparatory High School Team No. 1 as the 2023 Far Northern
California Regional Science Bowl winning teams; and thanking all of the local businesses,
organizations, and individuals that contributed to a successful community event.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2C. Mayor's Proclamation presented to the Shasta County Arts Council declaring April 2023
as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Woodrum presented a donation in the amount of $6,633.00 to the Shasta Library Foundation.
As with his prior donation, this money will be used to fund an internship position and to purchase
books. Ericka Jones, President of the Shasta Library Foundation, accepted the check on behalf of
the Foundation. Maddison spoke regarding her internship that was funded by Mr. Woodrum’s
prior donation. She expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to work at the library.
The City Council thanked Mr. Woodrum for his generous donation.
Alex Bielecki expressed concern that citizens’ rights are being taken away.
Peggy Rebol, President of the Parks and Trails Foundation, spoke regarding the purpose of the
Foundation and announced that the Foundation’s fundraiser, Vine and Dine will take place on May
11, 2023 and encouraged everyone to purchase a ticket. The proceeds from this year’s event will
benefit the Redding Bike Park at Caldwell Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report
to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve Minutes: Special Meeting – Closed Session of March 21, 2023; Special Meeting
at 5:55 p.m. of March 21, 2023; and Regular Meeting of March 21, 2023.
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4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1)Accounts Payable Register No. 17 for the period of March 1, 2023, through March 17,
2023, for a total of $13,285,694.54 for check numbers 178241 through 178719 inclusive,
ACH Transfer numbers 19461 through 19538 inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers 12093
through 12127 inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 19 for the period of March 5, 2023,
through March 18, 2023, in the amount of $4,057,753.68 for electronic deposit transaction
numbers 580745 through 581712 and check numbers 609006 through 609044 inclusive;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $17,343,448.22
4(c). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for February 2023.
4(d). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash reconciliation and ACR133 report for the month of
February 2023.
4(e). Adopt Ordinance No. 2658, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.31 (Residential
Districts: “RE” Residential Estate, ‘RS” residential single family, and “RM” Residential
Multiple Family) by amending Section 18.31.020 (Land Use Regulations), Chapter 18.40
(Development and Site Regulations) by amending Sections 18.40.010 (Antennas and
Microwave Equipment – Telecommunications and Wireless Facilities), 18.40.160
(Swimming Pools), and 18.40.180 (Walls and Fences), Chapter 18.41 (Off-street Parking
and Loading) by amending Section 18.41.040 (Off-street Parking Spaces Required), and
Chapter 18.42 (Signs) by amending Section 18.42.040 (Standards for Certain Types of
Signs) thereby updating the Zoning Code.
4.1(a). Approve and ratify the letter signed by the Mayor in support of HR 1586, Forest Protection
and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2023, which provides a Clean Water Act exemption
to the usage of fire retardant to fight wildfires.
4.1(b). Item moved to 9.1(b) at the request of Council Member Mezzano.
4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee,
to sign the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services and Consulting Agreement (C-
9479) with No Boundaries Transitional Housing, Inc., to increase the contract by $551,310,
thereby, increasing the total amount of the contract to $933,300, and extend the term to
December 31, 2023; (2) find the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(d) Existing Facilities; and
(3) find that the National Environmental Policy Act operating costs are categorically
excluded, not subject to §58.5, and require no further environmental study or approval from
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
4.5(b). Approve the list of qualified on-call consultants to provide professional services related to
City of Redding Electric Utility, consistent with City Manager Policy 22-03, Selection of
Technical Consultants.
4.5(c). Approve the Second Amendment to the Master Services Agreement (C-5860) with Orcom
Solutions LLC d/b/a VertexOne Business Services, the current provider of the hosted
Customer Information System billing system for all City of Redding utilities, upgrading
the current VSSP (customer web portal) platform to the VertexOne Digital product in the
amount of $60,614 for a one-time implementation fee and monthly subscription fee of
$2,420; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary documents
and amendments to complete the work.
4.9(a). Accept a grant from the State of California Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant
Program in the amount of $72,320 to fund programs that enhance officer wellness and
mental health; and adopt Resolution 2023-028, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, approving and adopting the 84th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2021-078.
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4.11(a).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5345 (Job No. 9618-83)
Shastina Ranch Park: (1) award to SNL Group, Inc. in the amount of $2,460,708.34 for the
Base Bid and an additional $62,000 for Additive Alternate 3 (Landscape Maintenance-
Base Bid); (2) approve an additional $365,000 to cover the cost of administration and
inspection fees; (3) approve $246,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and
(4) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction
management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000.
4.11(c).Accept update regarding the award of emergency construction contract for replacement of
the Storm Drain System on Eastside Road and, in accordance with Public Contract Code
Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to
continue the emergency work.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of Chevy
Court (A-2022-02128): (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-029, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating Chevy Court and a Public Service
Easement within the areas shown on Parcel Map No. 15-07 Phase 3A filed in Book 38 of
Parcel Maps at Page 40, Shasta County Records (A-2022-02128) described in Exhibit A
and depicted in Exhibit B; (2) find the action consistent with the General Plan; and (3) find
the action categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15035 - Minor Alterations in
Land Use Limitations.
4.11(e).Authorize the City Manager to execute a subcontract between University Enterprises, Inc.
and the City of Redding for Professional Engineering Services related to the Cascade
Racquet Club Mutual Water Company’s consolidation into the City of Redding’s Water
Utility.
4.15(b).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-030, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving the Volunteer Program Report for 2022; and acknowledging April 16 through
22, 2023, as Volunteer Appreciation Week in the City of Redding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution Nos. 2023-028 through 2023-030 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Ordinance No. 2658 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's appointments and reappointment to the City of Redding Building Code Board of
Appeals (Board).
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve the Mayor’s recommendations to make the following appointments and
reappointments; all to serve four-year terms effective April 5, 2023, and ending December
31, 2026: (1) reappoint Todd McEfee to the Board to serve an additional four-year term;
(2) appoint Andrew McCurdy to fill a vacancy created when Ben Abrahamsen completed
his second full term and therefore is not eligible for reappointment; (3) appoint Rodrigo
Menezes to fill a vacancy created when Mike Dormer completed his second full term and
therefore is not eligible for reappointment; (4) appoint Ryan Russell to fill a vacancy
created when Bill Nagel completed his term and chose not to seek an additional term; and
(5) Appoint Jim Wright to fill the vacancy created when Robert Wagner, Jr. completed his
second full term and therefore is not eligible for reappointment.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Public Hearing to consider adopting a Resolution forming Landscape Maintenance District
01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park).
Public Works Director Chuck Aukland summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dacquisto opened the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address this matter, closed the
public hearing, and instructed the City Clerk to tabulate the ballots.
Following tabulation, City Clerk Mize announced that one ballot was mailed and one ballot
was received in favor of the formation of LMD 01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park), thereby
enabling the City Council to proceed.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-031, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding: (1) confirming results of the election of the assessment district; (2) confirming
the assessments contained in the Engineer’s Report for said district; (3) ordering the
formation of territory into Landscape Maintenance District 01-23 (Rancho Industrial Park);
and (4) approving the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24, pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code and levying and collecting of same for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2023-031 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(b) This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as Item No. 9.1(b) at Council Member
Mezzano’s request.
Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to legislators affirming opposition to Senate Bill (SB)
423.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
Sean Reese, Chuck Knauer, and Chris Martinez spoke in favor of SB 423 and asked the
City Council not to send a letter in opposition to legislators.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Munns, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to send a letter to legislators affirming the City of
Redding’s opposition to Senate Bill (SB) 423, which proposes to limit local government
control by requiring overreaching ministerial approval of certain multi-family housing
developments, allowing for the bypassing of the California Environmental Quality Act,
and eliminating public input; and (2) authorize additional letters of opposition for future
legislation that may continue to place limits on, or support of legislation that encourages,
the authority of local government to maintain control of realistic zoning and permitting
within the community. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.6(a). City of Redding Turtle Bay Boat Ramp Project.
Community Services Department Senior Project Coordinator Travis Menne summarized
the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both
incorporated herein by reference.
Andrew Harris, fly fishing guide, Kurt Mitchell, Bryan Quick, Craig Smith, Lance Law,
representing North Country Raft Rentals, Terry Jepsen, representing The Fly Shop,
Michael Caranci, representing Trout Unlimited, and Andrew Harris, fly fishing guide,
spoke in favor of the project.
Cindy Schonholtz, General Manager of the Redding Rodeo Association, spoke in
opposition to the project.
At Council Member Mezzano request, Michael Harris, Department of Fish and Wildlife,
noted that protecting the salmon spawning area is vital to their survival and that the
Department favors continuing with the project.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve and authorize the following actions relative to the Turtle Bay Boat
Ramp Project: (1) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring
and Environmental Commitment Program (Attachment C); (2) approve the Turtle Bay Boat
Ramp Project as described and find it satisfies the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines §15074; and (3) direct staff to return to the Council,
once necessary permits are obtained, for further direction relative to proceeding with the
project. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter
NOES: Council Members – Dacquisto
RECUSE: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
9.11(g). Consider City of Redding's response to the Shasta County Grand Jury Report regarding
Enterprise Park.
Public Works Director Chuck Aukland highlighted the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to authorize the Mayor to sign and send a response letter to the 2022-23 Shasta
County Grand Jury concerning its report titled “Enterprise Park” in the City of Redding,
regarding the City’s utilization of the lower level of Enterprise Park as a disposal area for
assorted types of debris outlining the City’s plans to mitigate the Grand Jury’s concerns.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.11(h). Ordinance - amending Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic),
Chapter 11.16 (One-Way Streets and Alleys).
Public Works Director Chuck Aukland provided an overview of the Report to City
Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to authorize and approve the following: (1) offer Ordinance No. 2659, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending RMC Section 11.16.010
(One-Way Streets and Alleys - Designated), relating to addressing one-way traffic in the
City of Redding’s downtown core, for first reading by title only, waived the full reading;
and authorized the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary of
the ordinance; and (2) find that the action is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) – Common
Sense Exemption. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
RECUSE: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
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The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 2659 by title only and is on file in the Office of
the City Clerk.
9.15(a). Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Schedules with the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Power Production.
Interim Personnel Director Kelley Martinez summarized the Report to City Council (staff
report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-032, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, approving the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Schedules with the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Power Production Unit (IBEW PP), for
a three-year term ending April 4, 2026; and approving the IBEW PP Schedule of Wage
Rates effective April 5, 2023.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
RECUSE: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2023-032 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
Vice Mayor Mezzano attended the League of California Cities Sacramento Valley Division
Membership Meeting on March 31, 2023, held in Colusa, California.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:30 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Pamela Mize, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
June 6, 2023 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Michael Dacquisto, with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City
Attorney Barry DeWalt, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart. Ms. Barnhart called the roll
prior to leaving the Closed Session meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for
Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto opened the Special Meeting and announced that
the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6:00 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Peters v. City of Redding; WCAB Case Nos. ADJ16682820, ADJ16682803 and
ADJ16682363.
Pursuant to Government Code Section54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Richey v. City of Redding; WCAB Case Nos. ADJ16341516 and ADJ16341527.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) &
(e)(3):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Claim No. 22-063, 064, 065-442 by Geana, Lilly and Adaline Hughes, for injuries and
damage sustained in an accident with a Redding Police Department vehicle on March
23, 2022.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) &
(e)(3):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Claim No. 23-028-861 by Richard Christoph, for damage caused by a water main burst
at 2269 Waldon Street on December 7, 2022.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
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3E. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Interim Personnel Director Martinez
Employee Organizations:
(1) Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters;
(2) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL-CIO-Electric
Employees;
(3) United Public Employees of California–Redding Technical Unit; and
(4) Unrepresented Employees.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 6:04 p.m.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Pamela Mize, City Clerk
06/20/2023
Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
June 20, 2023 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Michael Dacquisto, with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter. Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano
was absent.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City
Attorney Barry DeWalt, Interim City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Assistant City Clerk Anette
Cates. Ms. Tipton called the roll prior to leaving the Closed Session meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address the items agendized for
Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:15 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto opened the Special Meeting and announced that
the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:46 p.m., Vice Mayor Mark Mezzano arrived and joined the meeting.
At the hour of 6:04 p.m., Mayor Dacquisto reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Estate of Hames, et al. v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District
of California, Case No. 2:20-CV-01435-WBS-DMC
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Interim Personnel Director Martinez
Employee Organizations:
(1) Local 1934 of International Association of Fire Fighters;
(2) Redding Peace Officers’ Association;
(3) United Public Employees of California-Redding Fire Management Unit; and
(4) United Public Employees of California–Redding Technical Unit
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
City Attorney
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
3D. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable
action on this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of 6:05 p.m.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Sharlene Tipton, Interim City Clerk
06/20/2023
Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
June 20 2023, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Michael Dacquisto with the following Council
Members present: Tenessa Audette, Mark Mezzano, Jack Munns, and Julie Winter.
Also present were: City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Attorney
Barry DeWalt, Interim City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dacquisto.
The Invocation was provided by Patrick A. Blewett, Ph.D., Executive Dean Simpson University.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor’s Proclamation presented to Joanne McCarley, Founder and Executive Director of
Compass ShiningCare, Inc., declaring June 3-11, 2023, as Purple City Week; and June
2023 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in the City of Redding, to bring awareness to elders
who suffer from at-risk conditions, such as dementia.
Ms. McCarley introduced Carolyn Nava, Senior Systems Change Operator with the
Disability Action Center, who shared information about California Governor Gavin
Newsom’s master plan on aging and provided a brief explanation of ways they are working
towards viable goals to assist the elderly, homeless, and the disabled populations, and asked
for the Council and Community’s support.
The City Council took no action on this informal item.
2B. Presentation of City Council Proclamation and Appreciation Clock to outgoing Planning
Commissioner Leon Benner in recognition of his service on the Planning Commission from
May 1, 2019, through April 30, 2023.
Mr. Benner thanked and commended Council and staff.
The City Council took no action on this informal item.
2C. Resolution honoring Pamela Mize for her distinguished service as the City Clerk and City
of Redding’s Administrator of the Office of City Clerk.
Mayor Dacquisto highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) and presented Ms.
Mize with a Resolution, both incorporated herein by reference, summarizing her
accomplishments.
City Manager Tippin and Council Members Audette, Mezzano, Munns, and Winter
expressed their appreciation for Ms. Mize’s commitment and dedication to the City of
Redding.
Ms. Mize thanked the community, the City Council Members, and staff of the City of
Redding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-051, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, honoring Pamela Mize for her distinguished service as the City of Redding’s City
Clerk and Administrator of the Office of the Cit y Clerk.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2023-051 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
06/20/2023
2D. Deputy Fire Chief Eric McMurtrey and Captain Garrett Claycamp provided a PowerPoint
presentation, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the conceptual design for the City
of Redding Station 8 Firefighter Memorial.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report
to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve Minutes: Special Meetings – Closed Session for the following meetings: May 15,
2023; and May 16, 2023.
4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 22 for the period of May13, 2023 , through
May 31, 2023, for a total of $32,083,424.69 for check numbers 180225 through 180617,
inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 19749 through 19861, inclusive, Wire Transfer numbers
12231 through 12268, inclusive; (2) Payroll Register No. 24 for the period of
May 14, 2023, through May 27, 2023, in the amount of $4,161,898.99 for electronic deposit
transaction numbers 585665 through 586680, and check numbers 609168 through 609193;
SUMMARY TOTAL: $32,245,323.68.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2660, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), Chapter 18.43 (Standards for
Specific Land Uses) by amending Section 18.43.180 (Short Term Rentals), thereby making
changes to the Standards for Regulation of Short-Term rentals.
4.1(a). Approve and authorize the following actions regarding the potential sale of real property
located at 3811 El Portal (Assessor’s Parcel Number 070-100-027): (1) accept a Non-
Binding Letter of Intent with Michael Manola regarding the potential sale of property
owned by the City of Redding (City) located at 3811 El Portal; (2) authorize staff to obtain
a Broker’s Opinion of Value and the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Purchase and
Sale Agreement and all subsequent documentation to facilitate the disposition of the
property; and (3) find that the sale of the City-owned property is categorically exempt from
review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15312 (Surplus
Government Property Sales).
4.1(b). Authorize and approve the following actions regarding the sale of real property located at
6550 Lockheed Drive (Assessor Parcel No. 054 -280-008), to the County of Shasta :
(1) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement
in the amount of $265,000 with the County of Shasta relative to City of Redding (City)-
owned property located at 6550 Lockheed Drive; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute
all related documents needed to complete the transaction; and (3) find that the sale of the
property by the City is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15312 of the CEQA Guidelines
(Surplus Government Property Sales).
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following relative to Whole Person Care (WPC) Program funds
from the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency: (1) accept WPC Program
funds in the amount of $800,000 to assist with the development costs of a mixed-use
building consisting of at least 12 income-eligible residential units and commercial space at
815 and 825 Parkview Avenue and 2520 Leland Avenue; (2) authorize the Mayor, or
designee, to execute the associated WPC Program Subaward Agreement; (3) authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to allocate funds, execute any other agreement and any other
documents necessary to complete the project transaction; (4) find that applying for and
accepting grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act; and (5) find that applying for and accepting grant funding is exempt from
review under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
4.2(b). Approve the Funding Agreement with the Superior California Economic Development
District (SCEDD) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24, for economic
development planning and business development services; and authorize payment to
SCEDD in the amount of $17,974 for FY 2021-22, $23,465 for FY 2022-23, and $26,977
for FY 2023-24 activities.
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4.2(c). Authorize the following regarding the Development Agreements with Resources for Rural
Community Development, Inc., dba AccessHome (AccessHome) for the construction of
income-qualifying Park Host housing units: (1) approve and authorize a First Amendment
to Development Agreement (C-9068) thereby increasing the City of Redding’s (City) loan
by $84,717 for the development of a park host home at Enterprise Community Park
(Enterprise Host Home Project); (2) approve and authorize the First Amendment to
Development Agreement (C-9406) thereby increasing the City’s loan by $83,311 for the
development of a park host home at John Reginato River Access Park (Reginato Host
Home Project); (3) approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute each
Amendment to the Development Agreements, and the associated security documents
necessary to complete each transaction; (4) find the project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15332; and (5) find that the
National Environmental Policy Act review shows that the project is categorically excluded
and not subject to part 58.5 pursuant to Title 24 CFR 58.35(b)(7).
4.2(d). Authorize the following actions regarding the sale of real property located at 2955 Leland
Avenue (Property) (Assessor’s Parcel Number 108-010-043-000): (1) authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to negotiate the terms of and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement
at fair market value; (2) authorize the City Manager to execute all escrow documents
related to the disposition of the Property; and (3) find that the sale of the Property by the
City is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15312 of the CEQA Guidelines (Surplus Government
Property Sales).
4.2(e). Approve and authorize the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-052, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting and approving the 94th
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $250,000 in Fiscal
Year 2022-23 for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) eligible design and staff costs of
the Runway 16/34 Lighting and Shoulder Improvements Project at the Redding Regional
Airport; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a
professional services contract not to exceed $230,000 to conduct the AIP eligible design
work for the project.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) approve the participation of Redding
Electric Utility in a Multi-Task General Services Agreement between the Northern
California Power Agency and Siemens Energy, Inc. for long-term maintenance and
upgrades on the distributed control system at the Redding Power Plant; (2) authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to execute the Confirmation Agreement and any associated
documents and amendments necessary to administer the project and complete the work;
and (3) find that participation in this Agreement is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities).
4.6(a). Authorize the City Manager to: (1) approve and execute a Professional Services Agreement
with the Shasta County Probation Department for program and services support utilizing
Shasta County's Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funding in the amount of $100,000
per year for a three-year term for program support at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center;
(2) administratively appropriate the associated funds; and (3) execute the necessary
documents to implement the associated grant funding.
4.6(b). Authorize the following related to Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs): (1) adopt
Resolution No. 2023-053, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, relative
to LMDs A, B, and C authorizing the following: (a) approving the Engineer’s Report for
Fiscal Year 2023-24 for the LMDs as filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a Public Hearing
for 6:00 p.m., on July 18, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California; and (c) declaring the City Council's intention to levy and collect
assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of
1972; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-054, a resolution of the City Council of the City
of Redding, relative to Landscape Maintenance Districts D, E, F, G, H, H1, J, K, L, M, N,
O, P, Q, R, S, S1, T, U, V, W, 01-06, 02-06, 03-06, 04-06, 05-06, 06-06, 07-06, 08-06, 09-
06, 11-06, 01-07, 02-07, 02-09, 03-09, 01-11, 02-11, 03-11, 01-13, 02-14, 03-14, 01-15,
02-16, 03-16, 01-17, 01-19, 02-19, 01-20, and 01-22; authorizing the following: (a)
approving the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for the LMDs as listed above as
filed with the City Clerk; (b) setting a public hearing for 6:00 p.m., on July 18, 2023, in the
City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California; and (c) Declaring the
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City Council's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant
to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and (3) determine that the recommended
actions do not constitute a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the project is an organizational
or administrative activity of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes in the environment.
4.6(c). Approve the following: (1) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Boating
Access Program funding agreement in amount of $451,290 and all documents necessary to
implement the program; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-055, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 93rd Amendment to City
Budget Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating $451,290 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and
authorizing the addition of three new Public Works Maintenance Worker positions and one
new Gardener position for the Parks Division to complete the work outlined in the grant
agreement.
4.9(a). Authorize the following: (1) authorize staff to apply for the Organized Retail Theft
Prevention Grant Program administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections
for an amount up to $6,125,000; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2023-056, a resolution of
the City Council of the City of Redding, to authorize the City Manager or his designee to
execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant, appropriate funds, should the grant
be awarded, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the grant if awarded.
4.9(b). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.9(b) at the request of City
staff.
4.11(a).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5257 (Job No. 9943), Reconstruction of Terminal Building
Access Roads Project Phase 2, awarded to Tullis, Inc., as satisfactorily complete, with a
final cost of $3,738,639.90.
4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5368 (Job No. 2638) Foothill
Water Treatment Plant Generator Project (Project): (1) award to SnL Group, Inc., in the
amount of $2,592,275 ; (2) a pprove an additional $375,000 to cover the cost of
administration and inspection fees; and $240,000 for project development costs;
(3) approve $280,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (4) authorize the City
Manager to approve additional increases in either the construction management or
construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000; (5) accept grant funds awarded
to the City of Redding for the Foothill Water Treatment Plant Generator; (6) adopt
Resolution No. 2023-057, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
approving and adopting the 90th Amendment to the City Budget Resolution No. 2021-078
appropriating $1,967,840 in grant funds for the project; and (7) find that the Project is
categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act,
pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and 15303 - New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures.
4.11(c).Accept Bid Schedule No. 5249 (Job 2612), Shasta Street Railroad Crossing Improvements,
awarded to S. T. Rhoades Construction, Inc. as satisfactorily complete with a final project
cost of $516,270.80; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-062, a resolution of the City Council
of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 95th Amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2021-078 appropriating additional grant funds for the project.
4.11(d).Authorize staff to reduce the retention that was withheld to two and one-half percent,
thereby releasing $195,903.69, to Tullis, Inc., the contractor, for Bid Schedule No. 5290
(Job No. 2606), Bechelli Lane Improvements Active Transportation Project.
4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5366 (Job No. 2701), Cape
Seal 2023 (Project): (1) award to VSS International, Inc. in the amount of $2,167,000;
(2) approve an additional $225,000 to cover the cost of contract administration and
inspection fees; (3) approve $220,000 to provide construction contingency funding;
(4) approve $44,000 for project development costs; (5) authorize the City Manager to
approve additional increases, in either the construction management or construction
contingency amounts, up to a total of $15,000; and (6) find that the Project is categorically
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section
15301(c) – Existing Facilities.
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4.11(f).Adopt Resolution No. 2023-058, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding,
relative to Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Districts (SSMD) 01-07 Hope Lane, and 01-19
Seven Bridges, authorizing the following: (1) approving the Engineer’s Reports for Fiscal
Year 2023-24 for SSMD 01-07 and SSMD 01-19 as filed with the City Clerk; (2) setting a
public hearing for 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2023, in the City Council Chambers, located at
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California; and (3) declaring the City Council’s intention
to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2023–24 pursuant to the State of California
Improvement Act of 1911.
4.11(g).Accept update regarding the City of Redding’s COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package
projects.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged,
adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolutions Nos. 2023-051 through 2023-058, and Resolution No. 2023-062 are on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a Resolution to adjust the City's Schedule of
Fees and Service Charges.
Finance Director/City Treasurer Greg Robinett summarized the report to City Council
(staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by
reference.
The hour of 6:57 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Dacquisto opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Dacquisto determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, Seconded by Council Member
Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-059, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, adjusting the City of Redding’s Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
The vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2023-059 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(c). Resolution - adopting and approving the City of Redding Biennial Budget 2023-25.
City Manager Barry Tippin and Finance Director/City Treasurer Gregory Robinett
summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint
presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to authorize the following actions: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2023-060, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the City of Redding
Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025; and (2) find
that the general maintenance activities performed by various City departments on City
facilities/equipment over the course of fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 are
categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, per Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2023-060 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.1(d). Appointment of two Council Members to Ad-Hoc Steering Committee to develop a Cities
and County Plan to address homelessness.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member Mezzano,
to appoint Council Member Mezzano to serve as a member on an Ad-hoc Steering
Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Mezzano, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, and Winter
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Mayor Dacquisto, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to appoint Council Member Munns to serve as a member on an Ad-hoc Steering
Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness.
The vote: Unanimous ayes.
A THIRD MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council
Member Munns, to appoint Council Member Audette to serve as a member on an Ad -hoc
Steering Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, and Winter
NOES: Council Members – Munns and Dacquisto
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
9.6(d). First Amendment to the Letter of Agreement (C-0458) with Big League of Dreams USA,
LLC.
Community Services Director Kim Niemer presented the Report to City Council (staff
report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to authorize the following actions relative to the First Amendment to the Letter
of Agreement (C-0458) with Big League Dreams USA, LLC modifying the schedule of
capital improvement projects: (1) authorize the City Manager to execute the First
Amendment to the Letter of Agreement; and (2) find that the activity is categorically
exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant
to Section 15301 (a and d) – Existing Facilities. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.6(e). Professional Services Agreement with the Siskiyou Opportunity Center.
Assistant Community Services Director Joseph Forseth-Deshais highlighted the Report to
City Council (staff report).
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Mezzano, seconded by Council Member
Winter, to approve the following relative to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA)
with the Siskiyou Opportunity Center regarding janitorial services for City of Redding
(City) facilities: (1) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a PSA with the
Siskiyou Opportunity Center; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute all subsequent
PSA documents necessary to implement janitorial services for City facilities.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.9(b) Item 4.9(b) was moved from consent calendar to item 9.9(b) regular calendar by staff.
Approval of Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; and Uncodified
Ordinance to provide guidelines regarding military equipment.
Police Captain Brian Cole presented the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided
a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member
Mezzano, to authorize the following relative to the Redding Police Department (RPD)
military equipment: (1) accept the RPD Military Equipment Report; (2) offer for renewal
uncodified Ordinance No. 2661, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding,
adopting RPD Policy No. 707 to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition and
reporting requirements for military equipment, for first reading by title only and waive the
full reading; and (3) authorize the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance, and the
City Clerk to publish the same in accordance with law.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
The City Attorney read Ordinance No. 2661 by title only and is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
9.15(a). Resolution - amending Executive Management Pay for Performance Salary Plan.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated
herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Winter, seconded by Council Member
Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-061, a resolution of the City Council of the City of
Redding, approving an amendment to the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance
Salary Plan Changing Titles of the Electric Manager - Compliance and Electric Manager -
Engineering, creating six new Electric Program Supervisor classifications, and increasing
wages for the Electric Supervisor-Power Production and Electric Manager-Power
Production effective June 25, 2023.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter, and Dacquisto
NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2023-061 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:50 p.m. Mayor Dacquisto declared the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Michael Dacquisto, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, Interim City Clerk