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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1313 California Street
Redding, California
March 7,2000 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Clay McClain.
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The Invocation was offered by Pastor Mike Kerns of Vineyard Church of Redding.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Anderson with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, and McGeorge.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Wingate, Director of Public Works August, Director of
Development Services Hamilton, Director of Electric Utility Feider, Fire Chief Wagner,
Support Services Director Kersten, Administrative Services Director Bachman, City
Treasurer Clark, Management Assistant to the City Manager Niemer, City Clerk Strohmayer,
Assis~ant City Clerk Moscatello, and Executive Secretary Miller.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of February 15, 2000
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 16, check numbers 275447 through
275972 inclusive, in the amount of $3,715,791.48, for the period February 15 through
February 29, 2000, be approved and paid, and Payroll Register No. 17, check numbers
468958 through 469273 inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 72535 through
73081, in the amount of$I,479,084.33, for the period February 6 through February 19, 2000,
be approved. .
TOTAL: $5,194,875.81
Treasurer's Report - January 2000
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
- $74,086,690.21
Total City of Redding Funds; Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
- $114,642,201.17
ACRID and Cash Reconciliation Report - January 2000
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the ACR133 Report and the Proof
of Cash Reconciliation for January 2000 be accepted.
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Ordinance No. 2268 - re Rezoning Application RZ-2-99, by Don Shearing and the City of
Redding, Terminus of Lawrence Road at Churn Creek and Little Churn Creek
(L-O 1 0-230)
It is recommended that Ordinance No. 2268 be adopted, an ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Redding amending Section 18.06.020 of the Redding Municipal Code relating to
the rezoning of certain real property in the City of Redding (RZ-2-99), rezoning property east
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of and adjacent to Echo Road to and within the floodplain of Churn Creek and Little Churn
Creek to "R-l II Single-Family Residential District and "OS". Open Space District.
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Resolution - Approving Amendments to the Shasta Area Safety Communications Agency
(SHASCOM) Joint Powers Agreement for "911 II' Services
(B-080-650-615)
It is recommended that Resolution No. 2000-42 be adopted, a Resolution of the Redding City
Council amending Section 6.0, "Board of Directors," of the SHASCOM Joint Powers
Agreement allowing the Redding Police Chief and Redding Fire Chief to act interchangeably
as designated by the City Manager in their roles as Board members.
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the Property
Status Report as ofF ebruary 2000, which includes the following: (1) Surplus City Property;
(2) Leases/Renewal of Leases of City Land; (3) Offers to sell land to the City; and (4) City-
initiated purcnases of land.
Resolution - Approving Use of Tax Increment Funds for South Market Street Median
Improvements
(R-030-145-350)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-43 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding making the necessary
findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Se.ction 33678 and approving the use of tax
increment funds in an amount up to $800,000 to install landscaping and street lighting
improvements in the south Market Street medians within the Market Street Project.
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Resolution - Approving Use of Tax Increment Funds for Downtown Parking Structure
Signage and Corner Improvements
(R-030-145-350) _
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-44 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving the use of tax
increment funds in the amount of $20,600 to supplement construction of the downtown
parking structure signage and corner improvements within the Market Street Project and
making the necessary findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 33445 and 33678.
Contract with Coffinan Associates for Runway Safety Area Analysis at Benton Airpark
(A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Council approve an
Authorization of Services Contract with Coffinan Associates to perform a Runway Safety
Area Analysis at Benton Airpark. The estimated cost of $25,000 will be 90 percent funded
through an existing F ederal Aviation Administration grant, and the remaining 10 percent will
be paid for through already budgeted State and Airport Fund monies.
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Ground Lease with Civil Air Patrol at Redding Municipal Airport
(C-070-100, A-090-200)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Council approve a three-year
ground lease with the Civil Air Patrol for 1.93 acres at Redding Municipal Airport at a rate
of$1 00 per year. Because the space is reserved in the Airport Master Plan for future terminal
building ramp space, the lease will thereafter be renewed on a year-to-year basis with a six-
month termination option by either party.
Facilities and Ground Lease with State of California - California Highway Patrol at Benton
(C-070-100, A-090-020)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that Council approve a facilities
and ground lease with the State of California - California Highway Patrol for air operations
at Benton Airpark for a term of three years in the amount of $19,000 per year, with an option
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to extend on a year-to-year basis. The City will provide improvements to include an engine
hoist, evaporative coolers, and an annual hangar door maintenance contract. At the end of
three years, the montWy rental rate will be reduced to $18,684 as the City improvements
would have been amortized; however, the City has the right to increase rent up to 2 percent
annually.
MontWy Financial Report - Electric Utility, and
Defeasance of a Portion of 1992A Bonds
(B-130-070, D-050-250-005)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Council accept the Electric
Utility's Monthly Financial Report for January 2000. Retail power sales revenue is 5.7
percent, or $2,520,562, below projections, and wholesale power sales to date are 39.5
percent, or $7,113,468, above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is 4.3
percent, or $1,170,830, above plan. The total cost of electricity through January 2000 is 10.3
percent, or $3,602,528, above plan. The Utility's earnings before interest, depreciation, and
amortizCl;tion were 9.8 percent, or $2,101,556, above plan. The current outstanding balance
for the Debt Reduction Program is $107.9 million.
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It is also recommended that Council approve the defeasance of approximately $6.2 million
of 1992A Electric Utility direct generation debt comprised of approximately $1.9 million in
rate reduction funds and $4.3 million in accumulated Electric Utility operating reserves.
Letter of Agreement re Participation in the Shasta Cascade Hazardous Materials Response
Team (SCHMRT)
(P-150-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Council approve participation in the Shasta
Cascade Hazardous Materials Response Team to perform mitigation of spills, leaks, and
emissions of chemicals or substances known to create life or environmental hazards, and
authorize the Mayor to sign the enabling Letter of Understanding involving Lassen, Modoc,
Siskiyou, Tehama, Shasta, and Trinity Counties. The agreement provides for assessing like
contributions by the participants in lieu of direct monetary support, and the cost to the City
for the first year is estimated to be approximately $58,238, with annual ongoing costs
estimated at approximately $43,400.
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Agreement with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). Local 1934. re
Hazardous Materials Response Capability
(P-I00-050-050, P-150-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Council approve an agreement with the
International Association of Firefighters, Local 1934, regarding hazardous materials response
capability and conditions under which employees may be compensated for voluntarily
obtaining and maintaining training at the Hazardous Materials Technician or Specialist level.
Under the proposed agreement, the City will compensate a maximum of fifteen employees a
3 percent incentive pay in addition to base salary beginning July 1, 2000, at an estimated cost
of $26,400 per year.
Resolution - re Signatories for the Office of Emergency Services Reimbursement Forms
(P-150-070)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that Resolution No. 2000-45 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding designating the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire
Chief/Fire Marshal, and Deputy Fire Chiefin Charge of Operations and Training as authorized
agents for the purpose of seeking reimbursement from the State of California and Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
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Resolution - Authorizing the Purchase of Eight Police Vehicles
(B-050-100,P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Resolution No. 2000-46 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the purchase of eight new
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. marked police vehicles through the Department of General Services of the State of California
for a cost of approximately $199,063.91.
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Grant Application with the Office of Criminal Justice Planning
(G-100-070, P-150-150)
It is the recommendation of the Chief of Police that Council approve submission of a grant
application with the Office of Criminal Justice Planning under the California Law Enforcement
Technology Equipment Purchase Program in the amount of $77,000. The requested funds
will be used to improve Crime Analysis Unit equipment, provide a wireless high-speed
connection between the Police Department and City Hall for access to the Geographic
Information Systems, new equipment for digital photography, and a computer for fingerprint
searches to improve crime scene investigations, as well as imaging technology equipment and
a training management system in the Investigations Division office.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-13 0-070)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Council approve the
General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for January 2000. Total revenue to date ($27.0
million) is $1,252,146 (4.8 percent) higher than staff's original cash flow estimate.
Expenditures to date total $26,323,931, or $2,101,767 (7.4 percent) below staff's original
cash flow projection.
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Resolution - Creating Personnel Classifications in the Department of Development Services
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-47
be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the non-exempt
employee schedule of classifications and hourly wage rates for the Service Employees
International Union - Clerical, Technical, and Professional Unit, creating the classification
entitled Development Services Technician - Planning, and the Executive Management Pay-
For-Performance salary plan, creating the classification entitled Assistant Director of
Development ServiceslBuilding Official, effective March 5, 2000.
Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Wimbledon Estates
Subdivision (S-9-97), by Tullis & Heller, Inc., South of Hartnell Avenue and North of Forest
Hills Drive
(S-070-230 & S-101-029)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-48 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Wimbledon Estates Subdivision (S-9-97), by Tullis & Heller, Inc.
It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Wimbledon Estates
Subdivision as satisfactorily completed, and that the City Clerk be instructed to retain the
securities until the minor paving work is completed.
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Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Silver Creek Unit 2
Subdivision (S-5-97), by Redding Properties, On Shasta View Drive North of Rancho Road
(S-070-230 & S-101-025)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-49 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Silver Creek Unit 2 Subdivision (S-5-97), by Redding Properties.
It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Silver Creek Unit 2
Subdivision as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return the
securities to the developer.
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Agreement with County of Shasta for City. Sewer Standards in Unincorporated Areas
Receiving City Sewer Services
(W-020-500)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Council approve an agreement
with S.hasta County providing for the implementation of City sewer standards to all properties
receiving City sewer service located in unincorporated areas. The document will require both
the City and County to ensure any private development activity in the subject areas has been
approved by the other prior to allowing the activity to proceed, and property owners will be
more closely monitored to ensure payment for the services received.
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Resolution Accepting Streets - Acceptance of Improvements for Silver Creek Unit 3
Subdivision (S-5-97), by Redding Properties, on Shasta View Drive North of Rancho Road
(S-070-230 & S-101-025)
It is the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Resolution No. 2000-50 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance
and operation Silver Creek Unit 3 Subdivision (S-5-97), by Redding Properties.
It is also recommended that City Council accept the improvements in Silver Creek Unit 3
Subdivision as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be instructed to return the
securities to the developer.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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ResolutionNos. 2000-42,2000-43,2000-44,2000-45,2000-46, 2000-47, 2000-48, 2000-49,
and 2000-50, and Ordinance No. 2268 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
RESIGNATION AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
(B-080-150)
It is the recommendation of Mayor Anderson that City Council accept the resignation of
Richard Green as the City's representative to the Economic Development Corporation.
MOTION: Made by Council Member McGeorge, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
accepting the resignation of Richard Green as the City's representative to the Economic
Development Corporation. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution Confirming the Annual Report of the Downtown Redding
Business Association and Levying Assessment for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 in the Downtown
Redding Business Improvement District
(A-170-015-002)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing regarding
the Annual Report of the Downtown Redding Business Association and the decision to levy
and collect an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. The following document is on
file in the office of the City Clerk:
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Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
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Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
February 16, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Annual Report of the
Downtown Redding Business Association. He stated that the City Council approved the
Annual Report on February 15, 2000, and adopted a resolution declaring its intention to levy
and collect an annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 in the Downtown Redding
Business Improvement District (BID) and setting this public hearing to consider the matter.
Mr. Starman announced that the Annual Report proposes no change to the BID boundaries
or the assessment formula as established for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council adopt a resolution
confirming the Annual Report of the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying
the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 in the Downtown Redding Business
Improvement District.
Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, that
Resolution No. 2000-51 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
confirming the Annual Report for the Downtown Redding Business Association and levying
the assessment for the Downtown Redding Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year
2000-2001. Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
I Resolution No. 2000-51 is on file in the office ofthe City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - Abandonment Application A-6-99, by the City of Redding, 1974 and
1988 Jeanae Court and Martian Way
(A-01O-040)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing re
Abandonment Application A-6-99. The following documents are on file in the office of the
City Clerk:
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated November 9, 1999
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
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Development Services Director Hamilton provided an overview ofthe Report to City Council
dated February 24, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Abandonment
Application A-6-99. He stated that City Council adopted a resolution of intention to abandon
an existing ten-foot-wide pedestrian easement from Martian Way to Jeanae Court and setting
a public hearing to consider the matter. The easement consists of a ten-foot-wide cement
path without landscaping, lighting, or other improvements, and includes several 90-degree
bends which block visibility from public right-of-ways. Mr. Hamilton related that numerous
complaints have been received concerning nuisance and criminal activity within the easement
area, and the Police Department received 19 calls for service from May 8, 1998, through
September 19, 1999. He indicated that the easement has developed into an area of
neighborhood concern and that pedestrian usage is actually low.
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It is recommended that a resolution be adopted approving Abandonment Application A-6-99, .
making the necessary findings, and ordering the vacation of the pedestrian easement between
1974 and 1988 Jeanae Court and 2027 Martian Way.
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Mayor Anderson determined there was no one present wishing to address this matter and
closed the public hearing.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Hamilton advised that staff has identified no
improvements that can be made in order to make the walkway safe and useful.
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Council Member Cibula, while agreeing with staff's recommendation, remarked that this type
of easement is beneficial to the City and should be utilized when possible to improve
pedestrian access and reduce automobile traffic.
Yvonne Day, 1988 Jeanae Court, pointed out that this particular pedestrian easement does
not serve a useful purpose due to its poor design.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Cibula, making
the necessary finding that it is not in the public interest to continue maintenance of the
easement, and that Resolution No. 2000-52 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Redding ordering the vacation of only the pedestrian/access/bicycle path portions
of the 15- and 20-foot easements located between the residential lots at 1974 and 1988 Jeanae
Court and 2027 Martian Way (A-6-99). Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2000-52 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF SHASTA FOR EXTENSION OF CITY SEWER
SERVICES AND ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED AREAS
(W-020-500, T-01O-650, A-150-256, A-150-257, A-150-259)
City Manager Warren provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated February 23,
2000, regarding a proposed agreement with Shasta County for the extension of City sewer
services to the unincorporated Knighton Road/Interstate 5 area and the annexation of
unincorporated areas surrounded or substantially surrounded by the City. He stated that the
agreement, previously approved by the Board of Supervisors, identifies the tax exchange
between the City and County for three unincorporated areas generally referred to as East
CypressNictor Area, Hilltop/East Lake Boulevard Area, and Tarmac/Abernathy "Sportsplex
Area." Mr. Warren noted that the agreement is identical to the "Striking a Balance II" report,
with the exception that the Stillwater Business Park property is not included and will be
considered as a separate item by the Board of Supervisors and City Council.
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that Council approve an agreement identifying
the tax exchange with the County of Shasta relating to the annexation of three
unincorporated areas surrounded or substantially surrounded by the City and the extension
of sewer services to the Knighton Road/Interstate 5 vicinity.
Council Member Cibula complimented the spirit of cooperation between the City and County;
however, he stated his opposition to the agreement because he does not believe that sewer
service should be extended to Knighton Road.
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Victor Ogrey, Chair of the Chum Creek Bottom Homeowners' Association, stated that the
Homeowner's Association is not in favor of extending sewer service to Chum Creek Bottom.
He indicated that extension of sewer service will result in commercialization of the
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agriculturally zoned area, which he said the Board of Supervisors has gone on record as
opposing. Mr. Ogrey, observing that the City owns 54 acres in the County Service Area,
hoped the property will not be marketed commercially. He warned that the agreement may
obligate the City into perpetuity to provide service to the Chum Creek Bottom area.'
Mr. Ogrey opined that this agreement is considered a project under CEQA and necessitates
compliance with CEQA requirements.
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Mayor Anderson stated that the City will only provide service as requested by the County,
and there is no intention to annex or urbanize Chum Creek Bottom. He conveyed that the
public would be given another opportunity to address this matter if the County requests
service.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member McGeorge, to
approve an agreement with the County of Shasta for the extension of City sewer services to
the unincorporated Knighton Road/Interstate 5 area and the annexation of three
unincorporated areas surrounded or substantially surrounded by the City, generally referred
to as East CypressNictor Area, HilltoplEast Lake Boulevard Area, and Tarmac/Abernathy
"Sportsplex Area." Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - Cibula
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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RESOLUTION - Requesting Annexation Proceedings for Stillwater Business Park, AN-4-99
(A-150-258)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
March 7, 2000, relating to a proposal to request that the Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) initiate annexation proceedings for 547 acres east of Stillwater Creek
for the development of Stillwater Business Park. He related that City Council adopted a
property tax exchange agreement in September 1999, and noted that the next step is to initiate
the environmental review process and annexation proceedings. A local consultant was
contracted for early environmental determinations, and the general fund appropriation and
environmental impact report consultant contract for Phase I is expected to be presented at an
upcoming City Council meeting.
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that a resolution be adopted
requesting that LAFCO initiate annexation proceedings for Annexation AN-4-99.
Ramona Bowling, speaking on behalf of the Stillwater Homeowners' Group, requested that
property owners be involved in the environmental review process in order to assure their
quality of life is maintained. She said the homeowners were assured by the Economic
Development Corporation (EDC) and the City of Redding that they would be protected from
the dust and noise of construction, and they wish this protection to continue upon completion
of the project so rural lifestyles can be resumed.
Mr. Perry advised that Economic Development Director Mitchell and Jim Zauher of the EDC
have been and will continue to meet and work with property owners.
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Brian Hill, representing the Sierra Club, expressed concern about the business park furthering
urban sprawl and questioned the necessity of building a business park to attract industry. He
contended that funds would be better spent improving the Highway 273 corridor t.o
encourage industry in that area. Mr. Hill noted that the Environmental Impact Report will
cover only 480 acres as opposed to the entire project area of 547 acres, and he added that the
report should be completed before moving ahead with annexation proceedings.
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In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Perry pointed out that the EIR covers the entire
project area of547 acres, although the main focus is on the development of the business park
on 480 acres. He related that cost and funding information will become available over the
next year. Mr. Perry stated that there will be many opportunities for citizens to speak to the
project as the issue moves through the various approval processes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-53 be adopted, a Resolution of Application by the City Council of the
City of Redding requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate proceedings
for the reorganization of territory (AN-4-99). Voting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer, and Anderson
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2000-53 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 7:31 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
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