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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - City Council - 1974-06-28 _ .._ , . .� _ �.T.._� � _ .T � � 93 ! i r � i � ! City Council, A.djourned Regular Meeting � Polic.e Dept. & Council Ghambers Bldg. i Redding, California � June 28, 1974 � 12:00 Noon � The meeting was called to order at 12:07 P.M. by Mayor Denny with the following Councilmen present: Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Absent: Councilman A.nderson . ; A.lso present were City Manager Brickwood, City A.ttorney Murphy, Director of Planning and Community Development Harris, Director of Personnel and Labor Relations Reynolds , Assistant City Engineer Lang, ' and City Clerk Brayton. Mayor Denny read his statement regarding the 1974-75 budget of the City of Redding as follows: "A.lthough by a combination of prudent management and a steady growth in the economy, the City of Redding has ma.intained a sound � " fiscal position in recent years, the current inflationary spiral is of necessity reflected in our 1974-75 budget that is, recommended for adoption today. Increases in direct salary and related benefits , including group insurance, workmen's compensation, insurance, � and retirement program expense, are approximately in line with increases in the cost of living for the past 12 months, and amount to a percentage increase of about 10.4%. However, net cost to the City as the result of concessions relating to terms and con- ditions of employment which were made by 'employee representa- tiyes, is approximately 9.7%. When .the salaries for new positions which may be filled in the coming year are added to the salaries for existing positions, the total increase in personnel costs over 1973-74 amounts to 16%. In order, therefore, to maintain a budget that approaches but is still substantially short of achieving a projected balance on June 30, 1975, increases in the categories of supplies and capital outlay have been held at 6,7% and 7. 9% respectively. j�� ; Total projected budget increase is in the amount of 10 .4�Jo. These percentage increases in expenditures become particularly signifi- cant'when they are related to projected increases in revenue for the s.ame period. Here the percentage increase is .less than 1%, or to be exact, 82 hundredths of one pereent. Reserves aecumulated for the purpose of funding the rnany major capital expenditure pro- ; grams that will be needed in the future to maintain Redding as a � growing recreational, residential, and comrnercial hub of.the north " State are sufficient to cover reas.onable def�i:cits_in any particular year. However , it is easy to see that-a continua.tion. of present , inflationary trends can be as damaging to a municipality as it is to the struggling family unit or the struggling private business enterprise. . _ , � Much credit is due the City Manager , his excellent administra- tive staff, and: the many.loyal and .dedicated employees.of the � City for maintaining a high level of efficiency..and.resulting . ' economy in the. City's operation. Although.negotiations between management and employee groups have been..vigor.ous and time- consuming, they have been conducted in good faith,and with concern for both the pub,lic interest and the.,employ.ees' welfare. Resulting contracts appear to be fair and equitable.,. and I would accordingly recommend to Council that the personnel budget, which was completed subsequent to our study sessions on the Material, Supplies and Services, and Capital Outlay Budget, be approved as submitted. Other Members of Council, as well as Mr. Brickwood and Mr. Reynolds, may wish to comment as I have regarding the budget generally or regarding specific items in the budget.'�' ' •--_..�.� _-. , t t i 94 i � � � � � City Manager .Brickwood thanked the Mayor for his comments and said F he had nothing to add.. Mr. Reynold said he would make some comments ; later in the meeting, � RESOLUTION - A.ppr'oving and A.dopting Budget for Fiscal Year 1974-75 � MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh � that Resolution.No. 74-54 be adopted, a resolution. of the City Council " � of the City of Redding adopting and approving budget appropriations , /�� for personnel costs , materials, supplies and services and capital outlay for the Fiscal Year 1974-1975. Voting was as foll•ows: ' A.yes: Councilmen �- Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny ; Noes: Councilmen �- None A.bsent: Councilmen '- A.nderson � Resolution No. 74-54j on file in the office of the City Clerk. f ! � RESOLUTION - Setting Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1974-75 ' MOTI�N: Made by Councilman Demsher, Seconded by Councilman Pugh ` that Resolution No. 74-55 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council � of the City of Redding setting the tax rate for the Fiscal Year 1974- 1975. � (� �j�) Voting was as follows: �5 v Ayes: Councilmen - IDernsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny � Noes: Councilmen - None A.bs�nt: Councilmen - A.nderson , Resolution No. 74-55, on file in the office of the City Clerk. � ' � . � Director of::Personne�l and Labor Relations Reynolds revi�ewed. briefly ' the personnel budget; noting that a 10.5% general cost of living wage increase was grantedi to most employees other than the top manage- ment staff, who will �'receive a 10°jo wage increase. A.lso, a dental program has been establi'shed, with the City ancl the employees sharing in the premium payment on an 80-20 basis; i.e. , the City will pay 80% of the premium and the employee who has dependent coverage will pay 20% of the prerriium. ' Mr". Reynolds stated that both the wage increase i and the dental progra'm has been achieved at a net cost to the City of 9•7% as City employees were willing to give up other benefits , which � ��q��: include: standby pay�, ove'rtime compensation, annual physical exam- inations, 2-1/2 holid'ays, a reduction in.pay from 100% to 75% while � an employee is absent from work as a result of an on-the-job injury, � a marksmanship ince�ntive program, and, in addition, some employees , who previously worked 8 consecutive, hours and ate lunch on City time will now eat on their own cime and work either 8-.1/2 or 9 consecutive ; hours. 1VIr. Reynolds said that che results of the bargaining sessions ; are being: submitted bo Council for 'consideration in the ne� 18. resolu- � , tions and ordinance s: � � RESOLUTION - re Memo of Understanding - A.ssn, of Fire Fighters , MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 74-56 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council , of the City of Redding approving the provisions of that certain Memor- andum of Understanding Pertaining to the Employees of the City of ; �/� Redding for whom the International Association of Fire Fighters , Local �� , 1934, is the recognized employee representative. ' Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - A.nderson ', Resolution No. 74-56 on file in the office of the City Clerk. + ; ` , � �.-_.._._--,- _ _.._ -.__ _ ._. �-_-__- � -.__ �,�.- T. I � i . 95 � { 1 ; � � � � RESOLUTION - re Memo of Understanding - I.B.E.W. , Local Union 1245 � IVIOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman ' Fulton that Resolution No. 74-57 be adopted, a resolution of the City ' Council of the City-of Redding approving certain.amendments to the ' Memoranduxn of Understanding entered into between the City and the �� ', I.B.E.W. , Local Union 1245 on July 28, 1970, � ' Voting was as follows: , Ayes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution�No. 74-57 on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re Memo of Understanding - Peace Officers A:ssn. MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No. 74-58 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the provisions of that certain Memor- andum of Understanding pertaining to the employees of the City of ; Redding for whom the Peace Officers A.ssociation of Redding is the �j�� recognized employee representativ:e. �� Voting was �as follows: � � A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 74-58 on file in the office of the City Clerk. , RESOLUTION - Rescinding Resolution 1Vo. 73-77 re Managernent Positions MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No, 74-59 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 73-77 and designating certain management positions pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-3 I of the Redding City Code, '. Voting was :as follow's: �., " . . . , . A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny �� Noes: Councilmen - None � � . � • ' A.bsent: Councilmen - .Anderson,, , Resolution No. 74-59 on file in the offiEe of the City Clerk. ; RESOLUTION - Establishing Salaries for Officers and Exempt Positions MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by. Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 74-60 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding establishing the schedule of salaries for all office:r.s and��exempt ;positions of the�City of Redding for. the 1974-1975 Fiscal Year. �� V�ting was zs f�ll�ws: _ . . A.yes: Councilmen�:-_.Demshe.r, .�Fulton; Pugh, •and �Denny.: .. � ,':,� . , Noes: Councilmen , None - A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson `::� � -..�.__ _ . .- .�. -� •- � Resolution �No. 74-60 on file in the office oflthe City .Cler.k'. � . RESOLUTION - re Salary Plan for Employees not covered by Memo of � Understanding MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Demsher that Resolution No. 74-6�1 be adopted,' a resolution of the City Council , of the City of Redding amending�the salary plan for a11 employees of the �� City of Redding other than officers and exempt employees and. those C � f � 96 I � � � � � � kemployee.s cove:red under a memorandum of understanding, arid. approving said amended salary plan for the 1974-1975 fiscal year. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen�- Demsher, Fulton; Pugh, and Denny - ( Noes: Councilmeri I- None " '� � ' ' A.bsent: Councilmen - Andersori - " ' " Resolution No. 74-61� on file in the office of the City Clerk. RESOLUTION - re V�cation Plan MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolutiori No, `7�"4-62'l�e adopted; a-re�solutiori of° the City Council of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 72-54 and modifying � the vacation plan for officers and: employees of �the Gity of Redding �� who are not covered under a memorandum of understanding. Voting was as,follows: A.yes: Councilmen�- Demsher, Fulton.; Pugh, and Denny � I Noes: Councilmen - None � - - - � � . � A.bsent: Couneilmen - Anderson Resolution No. 74-62 on file in the office of the City 'Clerk. � , RESOLUTION - re C�ompensation for Overtime Employment MOTION: Ma.de by Councilman Fulton,� seconded by Councilman Pugh that Resolution No, 74-63 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council � of the City of Reddirig rescinding 'Resolution No. 73-93 and establishing �� new policies, procedures., and rates of compensation for overtime employment for classified positions:. � Voting was as follows: _ _ Ayes: .Councilmen; - Demsher, F.ult.on, Pugh, and Denny Noes: CounciTmeril - None , A.bsent: CouncilmenF- Anders.on _ � ' `: Resolution No. 74-63 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' , ORDINA.NCE I re H+lidays i Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1166 for first reading, an ' ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Chapter ' 2 of the Redding City Code, 1959; as amended', by repealing Sectiom � 2-8 and substituting ,therefor a new Section 2-8, pertaining to holidays. ' � RESOLUTION - Rescinding Resolution No: '72-53 ; MOTION: Made by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No'. 74-64 be adopted;� a�resolution of the City Council �� of the City of Redding rescinding Resolution No. 72�-53; effective Jialy 1, 19 74. i _ . . � Voting was as follow�s: • ' � ' A.yes: Councilmen� - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny . � � ' Noes: Councilmen - None - -- • � � A.bsent: Councilmen� - A.nderson � � -- � - - - � Resolution ,No. 74-64 on file in the office of the City Clerk. , ORDINA.NCE - re Leaves of Absence - Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1167 for first reading, an ordinanc,e of the C.ity C.ouncil ,of the City of Redding amending Chapter 2 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing Sections �� 2-41 , 2-41 . 1; 2=41.2, 2-41. 3,,. and 2-42_, pertaining to leaves of absence, b i 97 j , i � � ; , i i { RESOLUTION - re Leaves of Absence . ; MOTION: Made by Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh ; that Resolution No. 74-65 be adopted, a resolution of�the City Council of the City of Redding providing-for leaves of absence for City em- �� ployees. ' Voting was as follows: � Ayes: Councilmen � Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None , A.bsent: Councilmen - Anderson Resolution No� 74-65 on file in the office bf the City Cierk.. ' ORDINA.NC'E = re Compensation for A.bsences due to.injuries , etc, Councilrria.n Pizgh offered Ordiriance No, 1168 for firs.t: reading, an ordinance of the City Council �of the'City of=Redding amending Chapter �� 2 of the Redding City Code, 1959�, as amended, by repealing Section 2-29 thereof, pertaining co compensation for absences compelled by injuries'' or.illness incurred in the course of employment. ' RESOLUTION - re Service Connected Disability and Unemployment Comp. MOTION: Mad•e b.y Councilman Pugh; seconded by Councilman Fulton' that Resolution No. 74.-66 be adopted,,-a resolution.of. the,;City_Council of th�e, City of Redding� pertaining_to__s:eryice conne.cted disability and un- , ' employment�compensation. • � � - -�. � � Voting was as follows: , . � • - ' � �/� A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and. De.nny �� Noes: Councilmen - None � A.bsent: Councilmen - A.nderson Resolution No. 74-66 on file in the office of the City Clerk. ORDIIVA.NCE - re Absence from Work on Account of Illriess Councilman Pugh offered Ordinance No. 1169 for first reading, an � /�� I ordinance of the City Council.of the City of Redding amending Chapter 4 2 of the Redding Gity:.Code, 1-.959, as,amended; by repealing,Sections 2-28, 2-30 , 2-30 . 1 , and 2-31, pertaining to absence from work on ac count of illnes s. - � RESOLUTION - re A.bsence from Work on A.ccount of�Illness . MOTION: Ma.de by Councilman Pugh, seconded by Councilman Fulton that Resolution No. 74-67 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council / of the City of Redding pertaining to absence from work on account of �J .�� illness and providing for payment therefor to City employees. Voting was as follows: A.yes: Councilmen - Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denny Noes: Councilmen - None A.bsent: Councilmen - A.ndereon` Resolution No. 74-67 on file in the office of the City Clerk. . . : ORDINANCE - re Emergency Leave Councilman Demsher offered Ordinance No. 1170 for first reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending -, �y Chapter 2 of the Redding City Code, 1959, as amended, by repealing . �-�-� Section 2-32, pertaining to emergency leave. RESOLUTION - re Emergency Leave MOTION: Made by Councilman Demsher, seconded by Councilman I Fulton that Resolution No. 74-68 be adopted, a resolution of the City T� � , . __ . . �.. .____. i 4 . � I � 98 i � � � r i � ; � Council of the City of Redding providing emergency leave compensation � � for regular and probationary employees of the City of Redding; � Voting was as'follow�s: � " ' ' ' ' �� , A.yes: �Councilmenl- Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and Denriy � Noe s: Councilmen �- None � A.bsent: Councilmen �- Anderson . .. , � Resolution No, 74-68 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � . A.GREEMENT - Redding Youth Baseball Councilxnan Pugh abetained from discussion and voting on this item. ��'J � MOTION: 1Vlade by Councilman F`ulton, seconded by Councilman. Demsher ', approving the agreemerit between the City of Reddi'ng and`Reddirig Youth Baseball; a�rid authorizing 'the Mayor'to execute said agreement on behalf of the City-. The Vote: Unanimous A.yes with C"ouncilman Pugh abstaining. A.WARD OF BID-4= r� Storm Drain Project `in Oregon Gulch � � Mayor Denny declared this item an urgency matter. , . . . .I. , . � �_ . . . 1 ' _,_,. MOTION: Made by Couricilman Pugh, se'conded by Councilman Demsher ; ��.� approving the recomrriendation of the Department of Public .Works that; Bid Schedule No: 754; Coristruction bf a Concr�ete Storm Drain � Channel Invert in Oregon Gulch, be awarded to` Jim"Fre"e"mari on his low bid for Contract Bid Items Nos. 1a -4 in the amount 'of $31, 396 .25. ' Voting was as follows: - , A.yes: Councilmen.- Demsher, Fulton, Pugh, and IDenny F Noes: Councilmen;- None -- - -- - - � " A.bsent: Councilmen;- Anderson , ' � EXECUTIVE SE5SION ' A.t the hour of'-1-2c35 P.M. Mayor Denny�declared ari Executive S'e'ssion to discuss land acquisition and�possible litigation. � - - � A.t the hour of 12:50 'P,M. the meeting was reconvened. � � . . � , , ; A.D JOURNMEN T � ' There being no further business, at the hour of 12:51 P.M. , on the motion of Councilman Fulton, seconded by Councilman Pugh, the i meeting was adjourned; � � A:P F'ROV ED: � , � , . ' Mayor f A.TTEST: � ' � ' it Clerk _ , . ,. . . . ,� _. . _ _ . � I