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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 5 findings
F1
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the Redding Electric Utility staff report dated September 8, 2011 contained misleading and inaccurate information which led to misunderstanding as to the savings afforded Big League Dreams Redding, LLC under the recommended “blended” rate;
F2
Page 38
the City Council failed to follow its established procedure concerning its Consent Calendar when it considered and approved a rate reduction for Big League Dreams Redding, LLC during its regular meeting on September 20, 2011;
F3
Page 38
the City Council failed to respond to a request from a member of the public that the item related to the electric rate change for Big League Dreams Redding, LLC be taken off of the Consent Calendar and moved to the general agenda;
F4
Page 38
Redding Electric utility adjusted the electrical billings for Big League Dreams Redding, LLC retroactive to June 2011 without specific City Council Approval;
F5
Page 38
The rate reduction afforded Big League Dreams Redding, LLC was in substantial compliance with the terms of the Big League Dreams Redding, LLC lease agreement.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 38Redding Electric Utility ensure that all staff reports provided to members of the City Council are complete and accurate;
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R2Page 38the City Council follow its established procedure and either remove an item from the Consent Calendar to allow for discussion or allow no spate discussion of that item;
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R3Page 38the city council respond to and verbally approve or disallow any request from the public that an item on the Consent Calendar be moved to the general agenda;
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R4Page 38Redding Electric Utility fully inform the City Council and the public whenever any significant retroactive rate reduction is afforded any large commercial customer.
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R5Page 52The Grand Jury recommends the Redding City Council develop a plan to enforce the adopted city gift policy. Response: This recommendation will be implemented by Qctober 31, 2013. The City ofRedding appreciates and respects the important function that the Shasta County Grand Jury serves in local government. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact City Manager Kurt Starman at 225-4060, City Clerk Pamela Mize at 225-4444, or me at 225-4447. Rick Bosetti Mayor· N:\GrandJuryIL06-19-13GrandJuryResponse.wpd c: City Council Members Kurt Starman, City Manager Rick Duvernay, City Attorney Pam Mize, City Clerk