HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 2011-01-04
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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
January 4, 2011 6:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Tiger Michaels.
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The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Betty Harrison-Smith.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor McArthur with the following Council Members
present: Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, and Sullivan.
Also present were City Manager Starman, City Attorney Duvernay, Assistant City Manager
Tippin, Public Works Director Crane, Development Services Director Hamilton, City Clerk
Mize, and Executive Assistant Grimm. The City Manager introduced Department Directors
that were in attendance: Detwiler, Hansen, Hauser, Kreitman, Niemer, and Strong.
PUBLIC COMMENT
[C-050-275-020]
Frank Treadway and Art Gubser expressed their opinions on closing Fire Station No.2 and
Mr. Treadway submitted a petition to form a study committee.
[E-090]
Art Gubser, Gary Cadd, Richard Fyten, ,and Donald Kirk expressed their opinions and
support for a citizen's oversight committee for Redding Electric Utility.
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[ A-050-060]
Donald Kirk expressed concerns regarding upcoming action to evict homeless people that
illegally camp by the river and suggested postponing action until a better weather season.
[P-150-150]
Charlie Burch expressed appreciation for Redding Police Department's efforts to eliminate
vagrancy and relayed a bad experience his wife had at the Safeway on Pine Stree~.
[E-090-100]
Greg Washburn requested rescinding of electric rate increases and quoted public utility code.
PRESENTATION
[B-080-480]
Mayor McArthur recognized Bob Michiels, posthumously, for his service on the Shasta
Mosquito & Vector Abatement District's Board of Trustees and presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to his family members.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
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Approval of Minutes - Regular Meetings of November 16,2010, and December 7,2010
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
[A-050-100-500]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council approve Accounts
Payable Register No. 11, for the period of December 1, 2010, through December 17, 2010,
for a total of$15,220,276.95, for check numbers 889022 through 889544,.inclusive, ACH
Transfer numbers 7398 through 7439, inclusive, and Wire Transfer numbers 2957 through
2972, inclusive; Accounts Payable Register No. 12, for the period of December 20, 2010,
through December 30, 2010, for a total of $20,778,108.98, for check numbers 889545
through 889743, inclusive, ACH Transfer numbers 7440 through 7479, inclusive, and Wire
Transfer numbers 2973 through 2991, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 11, for the period
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November 14,2010, through November 27,2010, in the amount of $2,550,319.64, for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 292034 through 292804, inclusive, and check
numbers 547994 through 548056, inclusive; Payroll Register No. 12, for the period
November 28, 2010, through December 11, 2010, in the amount of $3,153,477.59, for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 292852 through 293626, inclusive, and check
numbers 548071 through 548225, inclusive; and Payroll Register No. 13, for the period
December 12, 2010, through December 25, 2010, in the amount of $2,866,192.42, for
electronic deposit transaction numbers 293677 through 294459, inclusive, and check
numbers 548173 through 548307, inclusive.
SUMMARY TOTAL: $44,568,375.58
Treasurer's Report - November 2010
[A-050-100-600]
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer that the City Council accept the Treasurer's
Report for the month of November 2010.
Total Treasurer's Accountability $145,030,662.61
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities $205,784,850.77
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ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation - November 2010
[F-205-095-650] .
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the ACR133
Report and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for November 2010.
Proiect Status Report -December 2010
[A-050-080]
It is the recommendation ofthe City Manager that the City Council accept the Project Status
Report for the month of December 2010.
Award Statement of Oualifications - Schedule No. 4352, Consulting and Professional
Services Contract and Authorization of Service No. 2011-01, Wildlife Hazard Assessment
at Redding Municipal Airport I'
[B-050-1 00/ A-090-1 00]
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council award
Statement of Qualifications Schedule No. 4352 to Environmental Science Associates (ESA),
and approve a Consulting and Professional Services Contract and Authorization of Service
No. 2011-01 with ESA to prepare a Wildlife Hazard Assessment for the Redding Municipal
Airport, in the amount of$89,104.
Monthly Financial Report - Redding Electric Utility - November 2010
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept
Redding Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for November 2010. Billed retail
revenue through November was $1,202,303 (2.6 %) below projections for the five-month
period and total wholesale sales were $17,502,278 (169.9%) above projections. Overall,
operating revenue through November came in $16,226,118 (28.7%) above plan. The
combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration,
contracts, and the spot market were $14,743,064 (38.9%) above budget proj ections through
November. Total operating expenses through November were $1,477,639 (12.2%) below
budget. The Utility's net operating results for the first five months of the fiscal year are
positive and are $2,960,693 better than budget projections. Debt service payments to-date
total $0. Capital expenditures through November were $1,000,667 for revenue-funded
projects and $7,179,515 for bond-funded projects, most of which is for construction of 1'- .
Redding Power Plant Generating Unit No.6, which continues to be within the approved
budget and is currently in the testing phase. The electric utility unrestricted cash balance at
the end of November was $30.4 million.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 4355 (Job No. 9860-11), Site Paving
Improvements for the Redding Power,Plant Generation Unit No.6
[B-050-020/E-120-150-676]
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council accept the
subject construction contract performed by Eagle Paving and Grading as satisfactorily
complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County
Recorder. Final cost was $162,642.
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Approve Lease - for Caldwell Recreation Center with Turtle Bay Exploration Park
[C-070-100/C-050-450]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
a five-year lease with Turtle Bay Exploration Park for use of a portion of the Caldwell
Recreation Center, as detailed in the Report to City Council dated November 30,2010.
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Resolution - Accepting Grant Funds from the California Boating Trails Program and
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Landscape Enhancements at the John Reginato River
Access
[G-IOO-170/B-130-070/P-050-650]
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2011-01, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting
grant funds from the California Boating Trails program for Landscaping improvements at the
John Reginato River Access and adopt Resolution No. 2011-02 approving and adopting the
32nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2009-61 appropriating $25,000 of grant
funds for same.
Accept Grant - for the California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention program and
appoint a representative to the Advisory Council
[G-I00-170/P-150-150]
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that the City Council authorize the Redding
Police Department to accept a grant from the California Emergency Management
Administration (CalEMA) for the California Gang Reduction, Intervention, and Prevention
(CalGRIP) program, in the amount of$186,981 over two years withadollar-for-dollarmatch
requirement (cash or in-kind), to be used for anti-gang activities, and appoint Council
Member Dick Dickerson as the representative to the Coordinating and Advisory Council
(Youth Violence Prevention Council).
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Monthly Financial Report - General Fund - October 2010
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the monthly
General Fund Financial Report for October 2010. Total revenue to date is $13.8 million or
$279,153 (2.1 %) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end, excluding
encumbrances, total $21,955,695 or $657,362 (3.0%) below staffs projection.
Encumbrances total $2,124,999.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund - November 2010
[B-130-070]
It is the recommendation of the Finance Director that the City Council accept the monthly
General Fund Financial Report for November 2010. Total revenue to date is $17.1 million
or $146,817 (0.8%) above staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures at month end,
excluding encumbrances, total $26,846,341 or $889,573 (3.3%) below staffs projection.
Encumbrances total $2,021,469.
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Award of Bid - Schedule No. 4346 (Job No. 2365), Peterson Lane Water Main Replacement
Project
[B-050-020]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council award Bid
Schedule No. 4346 to Giles Excavating and Paving, for the Peterson Lane Water Main
Replacement Project, in the amount of$1 09,584; that an additional $25,000 be approved for
administration, inspection fees, and outside services for materials testing; and thaf$20,000
be approved to provide construction contingency funding, for a total of$154,584.
Second Amendment to Consulting and Professional Services Contract - Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., for the Parallel Boulder Creek Interceptor Sewer Project
[W -020-610]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to execute the second amendment to Contract C-4494 with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed fee of$I,468,841 (a $90,000 increase), in order to
complete the design of Phases two and three and provide adequate funding for services
during construction and allow staff to continue to seek State Revolving Fund monies for the
project.
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Resolution - Making findings concerning funds in the Impact Fee Program and accept the
Mitigation Fee Act Report Update
[F-205-600]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
Mitigation Fee Act Report Update and adopt Resolution No. 2011-03, a resolution of the
City Council ofthe City of Redding making findings concerning unexpended funds pursuant
to Government Code S66000, et seq.
Financial Report - Public Works Utilities
[B-130-070/ A-050-165]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council accept the
Public Works Utilities Financial Report for the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010,
and July 1, 2010, through September 30,2010.
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Resolution - Approving submittal of an application for a Safe Drinking Water Low-Interest
State Revolving Fund Loan
[G-I00-1701W-0301W-030-750]
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2011-04, a resolution ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding approving
submittal of an application for a safe drinking water low-interest State Revolving Fund/loan
for wellhead-treatment project development.
Resolution - Regarding the California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS)
member contribution for the City Manager and City Attorney and
Resolution - Regarding CalPERS tax deferred member paid contributions
[P-l 00-230/ A-050-050/ A-050-080]
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council adopt
Resolution No. 2011-05, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding rescinding
paying and reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions, and adopt
Resolution No. 2011-06, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding to tax defer
Member Paid Contributions - Internal Revenue Code 414(h)(2) Employer Pick-Up, whereby
the City Manager and City Attorney begin to pay the member contribution of seven percent
to CalPERS effective the first payroll in January 2011.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
Jones, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Sullivan and McArthur
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution Nos.2011-01 through 2011-06 are on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
APPOINTMENT - Shasta Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District
[B-080-480]
A MOTION WAS MADE: by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Jones, approving the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Charles W. Ryan as the City of
Redding representative on the Board of Directors of the Shasta Mosquito Abatement &
Vector Control District to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2011.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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DISCUSSION - Decorum at City Council meetings
[A-050-060]
Mayor McArthur promoted positive and respectful exchanges of ideas and opinions and
requested Council's support.
This was a discussion item only.
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COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010
[F -205-150-075]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December
20, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to the above-noted financial report. Mr.
Starman recommended that the Council accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) for fiscal year ended June 30,2010.
Council Members Bosetti and Sullivan commented on the audit process and the accessibility
of useful information contained in the report.
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Responding to Council Member Dickerson, Finance Director Strong highlighted details
relative to special funds, total debt decrease, and other earning. Mr. Starman mentioned that
Moody's Investor Service and Standard & Poors had reaffirmed the City's bond rating and
noted that Redding Electric Utility's evaluation by Fitch Ratings was scheduled within the
next three weeks. .
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30,
2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS - Representation to Agencies, Commissions,
Committees, and City Departments
[B-080-650/ A-050-060]
Mayor McArthur presented a list of City Council Agency, Commission, Committee, and
Departmental Liaison Representatives and Council assignments for calendar year 2011.
Responding to Mayor McArthur, City Attorney Duvernay addressed how California's Brown
Act regulations apply to Council Member's attendance at other agency meetings
. No action was required on this informational item.
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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT - with Southern Aluminum Finishing Company
relative to Lot 7 in the Stillwater Business Park
[C-070-200/E-050-500]
City Manager Starman summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated December
17, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA)
with Southern Aluminum Finishing (SAF) for Lot 7 in the Stillwater Business Park. Mr.
Starman reviewed Council's previous approval of a non-binding letter of agreement and
recommended that the Council approve a PSA with a modified deadline of June 30, 2012,
for construction to be complete and manufacturing operations to begin, noting that other
relevant time lines would be adjusted accordingly without changes to allotted time periods
for completing each milestone of the approved letter of agreement.
Don Kirk queried Council on the impact of potential changes to redevelopment program
funding as it related to this agreement.
Mr. Starman explained that any unconfirmed changes to existing redevelopment funding
from the State would not impact this project and noted that SAF is aware of risks associated
with possible elimination of enterprise zones credits.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Dickerson, approving staffs recommendation to approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement
with Southern Aluminum Finishing for Lot 7 in the Stillwater Business Park as detailed in
the staff report dated December 17, 2010.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Bosetti, Dickerson, Sullivan, and McArthur
Council Members - Jones
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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RESOLUTION - Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with the Redding Peace
Officers' Association Miscellaneous (RPOA) employees and
RESOLUTION - Regarding the CalPERS member contribution for RPOA-Miscellaneous
[P-l 00-050-120/P-l 00-230]
Assistant City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
December 21, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to amending the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Redding Peace Officers' Association
Miscellaneous (RPOA-Miscellaneous) employees, effective December 26,2010. Mr. Tippin
explained that a four-year agreement was ratified by the union to phase in employee payment
of the CalPERS employee member contribution at a rate of 1.75 percent each year through
a pre-tax payroll deduction, beginning in March 2011, noting a 2 percent general wage I
increase effective December 26,2011, and in each of the following two years. Mr. Tippin
also reviewed a change to the retiree health insurance premium for current and new
employees that will use a 2 percent for every year of City service benefit formula, up to a
maximum of 50 percent, effective January 5, 2011. He noted that a three-tier system will
exist temporarily as progress is made towards elimination of the PARS supplemental
retirement benefit and a 2 percent at age 60 retirement formula for new employees. He
explained that CalPERS requires that all employees in a bargaining unit agree to program
changes and acknowledged the resolution needed to make those changes pursuant to
CalPERS rules. Mr. Tippin recommended that the Council adopt two resolutions (1) to
amend the MOU with RPOA-Miscellaneous and (2) to modify the City's California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retirement benefit plan.
Gary Cadd cited continuing economic woes, expressed opposition to offsetting wage
increases, opined that contracts should have been for one year, and stated concern about
setting a precedent for other upcoming labor contracts.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Sullivan, seconded by Council Member
Bosetti, approving staff s recommendation and adopting Resolution Nos. 2011-07 and 2011-
08, resolutions of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the MOU with RPOA-
Miscellaneous and changing the CalPERS member contribution as outlined above and
detailed in the staff report dated December 21,2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
RESOLUTION - Amending the Memorandum of Understanding with the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) (AFL-CIO) Maintenance employees effective
December 26, 2010; and
RESOLUTION - Regarding the CalPERS member contribution for IBEW-Maintenance
[P-l 00-050-070/P-l 00-230]
Assistant City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) dated
December 21, 2010, incorporated herein by reference, relating to amending the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (AFL-CIO) Maintenance (IBEW - Maintenance) employees, effective December 26,
2010. Mr. Tippin explained the two-year agreement to phase in employee payment of the
CalPERS employee member contribution at a rate on.5 percent each year through a pre-tax
payroll deduction, beginning in March 2011, noting a 3 percent general wage increase
effective December 26,2011, and December 25,2011. Mr. Tippin also reviewed a change
to the retiree health insurance premium for current and new employees that will use a 2
percent for every year of City service benefit formula, up to a maximum of 50 percent,
effective January 5, 2011. Mr. Tippin noted other long-term changes similar to above-
described RPOA employees and recommended the Council adopt two resolutions (1) to
amend the MOU with IBEW-Maintenance and (2) to modify the City's California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retirement benefit plan.
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Dick Fyten expressed strong oppo,sition to city wage levels.
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Council Members Bosetti, Jones, Dickerson, and Mayor McArthur expressed their opinions
relative to negotiations and labor agreements.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Bosetti, seconded by Council Member
Jones, approving staffs recommendation and adopting Resolution Nos. 2011-09 and 2011-
10, resolutions ofthe City Council ofthe City of Redding amending the MOU with IBEW-
Maintenance and changing the CalPERS member contribution as outlined above and detailed
in the staff report dated December 21,2010. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense
{Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234 }
[ A-050-060]
Mayor McArthur reported attendance at a League of California Cities meeting in Grass
Valley, CA, on December 10, 2010.
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POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
[B-080-600]
Don Kirk asked Council to form a citizen's committee to consider making Redding a charter
city. With the consensus of Council, Council Member Bosetti requested that staff provide
information relative to the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a charter city and the
process involved.
[B-080-460]
Council Member Dickerson relayed information related to Assembly Bill 32 and Senate Bill
375 requirements and suggested coordination with Shasta County Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) and/or pursuit of direct representation. With the consensus of Council,
City Manager Starman offered to invite the SCAQMD to provide a presentation to the
Council relative to their efforts and concurrently research direct representation for the City
of Redding.
[A-050-060]
Mayor McArthur relayed a written request to ban plastic bags in the City. There was no
Council consensus to pursue this matter.
[A-050-060]
Mayor McArthur raised an observed inequity between the cost of bum permits and solid
waste dumping fees and suggested raising bum permit fees and/or limit burning. There was
no Council consensus to pursue this matter.
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REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
[R-030]
At the hour of 7:30 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that Council would adjourn to a
Special Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
At the hour of7:35 p.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting to
Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of7:35 p.m., Mayor McArthur announced that Council would adjourn to Closed
Session.
At the hour of9:48 p.m., Mayor McArthur reconvened the Regular Meeting to Open Session
and reported that in reference to:
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Located at: 5435 Mountain View Drive (Assessor's Parcel No. 116-220-036)
Agency Negotiator: Assistant City Manager Tippin and Associate Redevelopment Project
Coordinator Rudolph
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Lehmber Dosanjh
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council did not take any reportable action on this item.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Located at: 777 Auditorium Drive (former Convention and Visitors Bureau
Building)
Agency Negotiator: Community Services Director Niemer
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
[C-070-200]
The City Council did not take any reportable action on this item.
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Located at: City Owned Parking Lot #4 in Downtown Redding (comer of
Sacramento Street and Pine Street)
Agency Negotiator: Assistant City Manager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and Al Naticchioni for Bert Boothroyd
Under Negotiation: Request by Bert Boothroyd, owner of property located at 1708 East
Street (APN 101-660-029), to enter into a shared parking agreement with City to
accommodate expansion
[C-070-200]
The City Council did not take any reportable action on this item.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager Tippin
Employee Organization: Redding Peace Officers Association
[P-I00-050-120]
The City Council did not take any reportable action on this item.
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager Tippin
Employee Organization: Local Union 1245 of International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers AFL-CIO - Electric Workers
[P-I00-050-070]
The City Council did not take any reportable action on this item.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Assistant City Manager Tippin
Unrepresented Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
[P-l 00-050-1 00]
The City Council did not take any reportable action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor McArthur declared the meeting adjourned at the hour
of9:49 p.m.
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APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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