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City Council, Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
June 6, 2000 7:00 p.m.
Tr'~ Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Pohlmeyer.
The Invocation was offered by Pastor Bruce Blake of the Neighborhood Church of Redding.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor McGeorge with the following Council
Members present: Cibula, Kight, and Pohlmeyer. Mayor Anderson was absent.
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,
Information Systems Manager Erwin, City Treasurer Clark, City Clerk Strohmayer, and
Executive Secretary Miller.
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PRESENT A nON OF APPRECIA nON PLAOUE TO DAVE RUTLEDGE
(B-080-300)
Vice Mayor McGeorge acknowledged Dave Rutledge for service on the Redding Planning
Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Special Joint Meeting of February 22,2000, .and Regular Meeting of
May 16, 2000
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Register
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 22, check numbers 278082 through
278520 inclusive, in the amount of$3,365,547.12, for the period May 16 through May 30,
2000, be approved and paid; Payroll Register No. 23, check numbers 471093 through 471404
inclusive, and electronic deposit transaction numbers 75854 through 76405, in the amount
of$1,496,218.69, for the period April 30 through May 13, 2000, be approved; and Payroll
Register No. 24, check numbers 464361 through 471759 inclusive, and electronic deposit
transaction numbers 76412 through 76964, in the amount of$1,508,104.43, for the period
May 14 through May 27,2000, be approved.
TOTAL: $6,369,870.24
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Treasurer's Report - April 2000
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
- $75,822,219.08
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
- $113,903,014.86
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ACR133 and Cash Reconciliation Report - April 2000
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Service Director that the ACR133 Report and
the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for April 2000 be accepted.
Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that City Council accept the ProP';lty
Status Report as of May 30,2000, 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) Ci1y-
initiated purchases of land.
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Resolution - Appropriating Funds, Change Order for Bid Schedule No. 3204, Civic Center
Project, for Walkway Along the Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District (A.C.LD.) Canal
(B-050-020, B-130-070, C-050-025)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2000-101 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City of Redding approving and adopting the Thirty-Eighth
Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 99-93 1) appropriating $30,000 for the
construction of a walkway along the A.C.LD. Canal as included in the Civic Center Project
and 2) accepting $30,000 in revenue for Fiscal Year 1999-2000; and approve amendment of
the contract with Allen L. Bender, Inc., to construct the walkway in the amount of$141,422
for earthwork, drainage, and night lighting.
Ground Lease with Hawes River Acres. Inc.. for Farm Land at Reddin~ Municipal Airport
(C-070-100, A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that City Council approve
combining two leases into one ground lease with Hawes River Acres, Inc., for farm land to
grow crops and pasture livestock at designated areas of Redding Municipal Airport. The
term ofthe lease is three years with one three-year option to extend, in an amount of$3,630
in the first year and a 2 percent increase each year thereafter.
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Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for April 2000. Retail power sales revenue was
$3,661,787, or 6.1 percent, below projections, and wholesale power sales to date were
$9,311,158, or 37.0 percent, above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs was
$706,571, or 1.9 percent, above projections. The total cost of electricity through April 2000
was $5,115,452, or 10.4 percent, above plan. The Utility's earnings before interest,
depreciation, and amortization were 6.0 percent, or $1,723,978, above plan. The current
outstanding balance for the Debt Reduction Program is $102.3 million.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3372, Treated Wood Poles
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3372, Treated
Wood Poles, be awarded to McFarland Cascade, in the evaluated amount of$109,215, for
the specified period of July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2001. The contract allows a one-year
extension at the same prices, terms, and conditions if mutually agreeable to the vendor and
the City.
Right-of-Way License Agreement with Bureau of Rec1amation for Sacramento River Trail
Extension Proiect (Hilltop Drive Bum Dump Area)
(P-050-460-700)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that City Council approve a
Right-of-Way License Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation for a strip ofland adjacent
to and on the Wintu Pump Plant access road for an extension ofthe Sacramento River Trail
between Hilltop Drive and the Redding Arboretum. The license shall remain in effect so long
as it is considered to be expedient and not detrimental to the public interest.
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1998-1999 Annual Report of the Redding Fire Department
(P-100-050-050)
It is the recommendation of the Fire Chief that City Council approve the 1998-1999 Annual
Report of the Redding Fire Department, including response and performance data and status
of Department goals and objectives.
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Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy with United States Fidelity & Guaranty
(R-100-375-325)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that City Council approve
the purchase of a three-year excess workers' compensation insurance policy with United
States Fidelity & Guaranty at a rate of$O.l 050 per $1 00 of payroll, plus an annual policy fee
of $4,000, or approximately $40,000, guaranteed for a three-year term through Fiscal Year
2002-2003.
Recruitment for Community Services Director
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the City Manager be
authorized to begin an in-house recruitment process for the position of Director of
Community Services to provide a replacement for this position for 60 days prior to the
separation of service of the current Community Services Director, who is on leave of absence
until his retirement date in September.
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Resolution - Approving Changes to the Executive Management Pay- for-Performance Salary
Plan for the Police Chief and Deputy City Attorney
(P-100-320)
It is the recommendation of the Administrative Services Director that Resolution No. 2000-
102 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the
Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan by extending the salary ranges for
the Police Chief by 3.5 percent and the Deputy City Attorney by 14 percent, effective May
28,2000, and again May 27,2001.
Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that City Council approve
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for April 2000. Total revenue to date ($36.4
million) is $2,199,998 (6.4 percent) higher than staffs original cash flow estimate.
Expenditures' to date total $36,475,586, or $2,842,509 (7.3 percent) lower than staffs
original cash flow projection.
. Resolution - Adopting Candidate Guidelines for the November 7, 2000, General Municipal
Election
(E-070-050)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 2000-103 be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting regulations for candidates
for elective office in the consolidated General Municipal Election to be held in Redding on
Tuesday, November 7,2000, pertaining to materials submitted to the electorate and the costs
thereof. D
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3371, One Asphalt Patch Truck for the Streets Division
(B-050-100)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3371, One
Asphalt Patch Truck, be awarded to Riverview International of Redding, in the amount of
$113,600.81.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3171, Energy Retrofit for the Redding Convention
Center
(B-050-020, C-050-050)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Bid Schedule No. 3171 (Job No.
2122), awarded to Aircon Energy of Sacramento, be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and
the City Clerk be authorized to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price was
$520,437. Although the contract work associated with the retrofit was completed in
September 1999, the final punch list was not completed until recently, causing the City to
incur $6,000 in additional staff time. To offset these costs, Aircon has entered into a
deductive change order in the amount of $6,000.
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Resolution - re Summary Vacation of Portions of Rio Street Right-of-Way
(A-010-040)
It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that Resolution No. 2000-104 be
adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding summarily vacating the
portions of the Rio Street right-of-way that are excess right-of-way in the hammerhead
turnaround (A-3-00).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, 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, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None.
Council Members - Anderson
Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2000-101,2000-102,2000-103, and 2000-104 are on file in the office ofthe
City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - re Abandonment Application A-2-2000, by Ron Munk and Richard
Downs, Portion of North Court Street Right-of-Way Adjacent to 1075 Court Street
(A-010-100)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing re
Abandonment Application A-2-2000. 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 April 25, 2000
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated May 23, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Abandonment
Application A-2-2000. He stated that applicants Ron Munk and Richard Downs submitted
the application for the purpose of increasing the usable land area of the adjoining property
for the development of a mini warehouse project. In conjunction with the abandonment
request, the applicants propose to regrade the existing cut bank above the street for reduction
ofthe slope, landscape the area at the top of the slope, landscape the slope across the street,
and assume maintenance of all landscape. Additionally, Mr. Hamilton noted that the
applicants agree to City approval of the building elevations visible from Court Street.
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Mr. Hamilton said that staffhas evaluated the future need for this right-of-way, and although
additional lanes on Court Street are not warranted in the foreseeable future, staff cannot
absolutely rule out such a need in the 30- to 50-year future.
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It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that City Council deny the
abandonment request and direct the City Attorney to develop an agreement with the applicant
to allow the use of 10 feet of Court Street right-of-way for building and landscape
improvements for up to a 30-year period. At that time, should the City have determined a
use for the right-of-way, the applicant shall, at his election, either remove the encroaching
building improvement or construct a retaining wall to facilitate the City's use of the
remainder of the right-of-way, or alternatively, the agreement may be extended.
Richard Downs, 1110 Shasta Street, stated that he and Mr. Monk were approached by staff
with regard to abandonment of the right-of-way. Noting that landscaping the abandoned
right-of-way will cost them additional funds, Mr. Downs said they support the idea and agree
it would make the project more attractive.
Vice Mayor McGeorge determined there was no one else present wishing to address this
matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, to
deny Abandonment Application A-2-2000, and that the City Attorney be directed to develop
an agreement with Ron Munk and Richard Downs to allow the use of 10 feet of Court Street
right-of-way for building and landscape improvements for up to a 30-year period. The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - re Rezoning Application RZ-8-99 and Tentative
Subdivision Map Application S-3-00, by Creative Living, Inc.
(L-OI0-230, S-100-705-900)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing re
Rezoning Application RZ-8-99, a request to rezone property located at 160 Quartz Hill Road
to "PD" Planned Development District and "OS" Open Space District, and Tentative
Subdivision Map 2-3-00, Stanford Hills Subdivision. The following documents are on file
in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Posting - Notice of Continued Public Hearing
Planning Commission recommendation dated April 21, 2000
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated May 30, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Rezoning
Application RZ-8-99 and Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-3-00. He related that
the public hearing of May 16, 2000, was continued so that staff and the developer could meet
with property owners to discuss concerns about the project.
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Mr. Hamilton summarized that Stanford Hills Subdivision (S-40-90) was approved by the
Planning Commission in September 1993, and that subdivision map is valid through
September 2002. The development allowed the creation of298 single-family residential lots,
and six lots of Phase I have been recorded within the site area to date. He indicated that the
current proposal would create a maximum density of 49 lots within an area where originally
78 lots were approved; thus, the maximum density would be less within the proposed
development than that currently in place. Mr. Hamilton noted that staffis recommending the
waiver of in-lieu park fees in exchange for the lands being dedicated for the trail and parking
area, and that the developer receive credit for the 49-lotpark development fees in exchange
for the trail improvements. He indicated that a private homeowners' association will be
responsible for street and drainage facilities maintenance.
Mr. Hamilton noted that a meeting was held with residents on May 25,2000, who related
concerns regarding maintenance of the drainage channel within Lake Redding Estates and
areas within open space near the entrance of the drainage facility; however, a report that
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maintenance has been scheduled to occur this summer alleviated those concerns, and at the
conclusion of the meeting, the residents were satisfied with the quality of the project and
with the conditions in place.
It is recommended that the City Council make the appropriate findings with regard to
rezoning and tentative subdivision map as a planned development, approve the addendum
to the original Negative Declaration for S-40-90, and offer an ordinance for first reading
approving Rezoning Application RZ-8-99 and S-3-00, Stanford Hills Subdivision Planned
Development, allowing creation of the 49-lot planned development and rezoning of the
property to "PD" Planned Development District and "OS" Open Space District.
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Vice Mayor McGeorge determined there was no one pres~nt wishing to address this matter
and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight, to
make the following necessary findings associated with Planned Development District:
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The project's tentative map is consistent with the General Plan.
The project's tentative map is consistent with the requirements of the "PD"
Planned Development District, including areas of private and common open
space and area suitable for general multi-purpose recreational use.
The project will be compatible with surrounding land uses; and approve the
addendum to the Negative Declaration regarding Rezoning Application RZ-
8-99 and Tentative Subdivision Map S-3-00 authorized by the Department of
Development Services, which states; a) there aJ.l~ no substantial changes in
the project or project circumstances which requi;'e revisions to the previous
negative declaration due to new or substantial ,I increased environmental
effects; b) there is no new information of substa.,tial importance which was
not known or could not have been known at the :ime the previous negative
declaration was adopted; and c) a minor modi:ication to the project was
made. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Council Member Pohlmeyer offered Ordinance No. 2270 for first reading, 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 property at 160 Quartz Hill Road to "PD"
Planned Development District and "OS" Open Space District and Tentative Subdivision Map
S-3-2000 (Stanford Hills Subdivision), by Creative Living (RZ-8-99).
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2270 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Kight commended staff for working with property owners to resolve
rezoning issues and make this project possible.
PUBLIC HEARING and
RESOLUTION - Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-
2001 in Landscape Maintenance District "A"
(A-170-075-050)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing re
Landscape Maintenance District "A." The following document is on file in the office ofthe
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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Parks and Facilities Manager Masingale provided an overview ofthe Reportto City Council
dated June 1, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Landscape Maintenance
District "A." He announced that the assessment proposed for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 is
$29.64 per lot and will affect 16 subdivisions consisting of 1,762 lots. Mr. Masingale stated
that the assessment has remained the same since Fiscal Year 1997-1998 due to the quality
of work performed by the landscape maintenance contractor, and the fact that the contractor
has agreed to an equal level of maintenance for next fiscal year with only a four percent cost
increase. There are sufficient reserves and built-in contingencies to cover the increase
without raising assessments.
It is the recommendation of staffthat City Council adopt a resolution confirming the diagram
of the assessment district contained in the engineer's report and ordering the levy of the
annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
Vice Mayor McGeorge 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 Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-105 be adopted, a Resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
confirming the diagram of the assessment district contained in the engineer's report; and
ordering the levy of the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 in the amount of
$29.46 per lot pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with
Section 22500 ofthe Streets and Highways Code). Voting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - Anderson
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2000-105 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING and
RESOLUTION - re Assessments in Landscape Maintenance District "B"
(A-170-075-051)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing re
Landscape Maintenance District "B." The following document is on file in the office of the
City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
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Parks and Facilities Manager Masingale provided an overview ofthe Report to City Council
dated June 1, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Landscape Maintenance
District "B." He announced that assessments are proposed for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the
amount of$71.00 per lot, affecting 17 subdivisions consisting of718 lots. Mr. Masingale
stated that the assessment has remained the same since Fiscal Year 1997-1998 due to the
quality of work performed by the landscape maintenance contractor, and the fact that the
contractor has agreed to an equal level of maintenance for next fiscal year with only a four
percent cost increase. There are sufficient reserves and built-in contingencies to cover the
increase without raising assessments. He added that staff proposes the annexation of Unit
1 of the Copper Creek Subdivision into Area 12 of the District.
It is the recommendation of staffthat City Council adopt a resolution ordering the annexation
of Unit 1 of the Copper Creek Subdivision into Area 12 of the Landscape Maintenance
District "B", confirming the diagram of the assessment district contained in the engineer's
report, and ordering the levy of the annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001.
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Vice Mayor McGeorge 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 Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-106 be adopted, a Resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
ordering the annexation of Unit I of the Copper Creek Subdivision into Area 12 of
Landscape Maintenance District "Boo, confirming the diagram of the assessment district
contained in the engineer's report, and ordering the levy of the annual assessments for Fiscal
Year 2000-2001 in the amount of$71.00 per lot pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and Highways Code). Voting
was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - Anderson
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2000-106 is on file in the office ofthe City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING and
RESOLUTION - re Assessments in Landscape Maintenance District "C"
(A-170-075-052)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor McGeorge opened the public hearing re
Landscape Maintenance District "C." T~e following document is on file in the office of the.
City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
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Parks and Facilities Manager Masingale provided an overview ofthe Report to City Council
dated June I, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding Landscape Maintenance
District "C." He announced that assessments are proposed for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 in the
amount of$7.46 per lot, affecting seven subdivisions consisting of30910ts. Mr. Masingale
stated that the assessment has remained the same since Fiscal Year 1997-1998 due to the
quality of work performed by the landscape maintenance contractor, and the fact that the
contractor has agreed to an equal level of maintenance for next fiscal year with only a four
percent cost increase. There are sufficient reserves and built-in contingencies to cover the
increase without raising assessments.
It is the recommendation of staff that City Council adopt the resolution levying assessments
for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 in Landscape Maintenance District "c."
Vice Mayor McGeorge 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 Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-107 regarding Landscape Maintenance District "C" be adopted, a
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding confirming the diagram of the
assessment district contained in the engineer's report, and ordering the levy of the annual
assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 in the amount of $7.46 per lot pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (commencing with Section 22500 of the Streets and
Highways Code). Voting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - Anderson
Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2000-107 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING and
RESOLUTION - Proposed Amendments to the 1999-2000 Action Plan and Citizen
Participation Plan for Community Development Programs
(G-1 00-030-1 00)
Vice Mayor McGeorge abstained from discussion and voting on this matter.
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pro Tern Kight opened the public hearing re
the 1999-2000 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan. The following document is on
file in the office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no written protests were received.
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
June 6, 2000, incorporated herein by reference, regarding the Consolidated Plan and,
specifically, proposed amendments to the 1999-2000 Action Plan and Citizen Participation
Plan. He said that updated language in the Action Plan would identify Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds as a potential source for the proposed renovation
and development of the Redding Hotel as a residential senior housing facility, as well as
clarifying economic development efforts pertaining to the Budget Reservation Call Center
approved by City Council on May 18, 2000. Mr. Starman related that the Citizen
Participation Plan (CPP) is being modified to clarify the City's current CDBG process and
. to set forth criteria for a "substantial amendment" in order to meet new program regulations.
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It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that a resolution be adopted approving
the proposed amendments to the Action Plan, assuring City compliance with Department of
Housing and Urban Development program regulations, and streamlining the Citizen
Participation Plan.
Mayor Pro Tern Kight determined there was no one else present wishing to address this
matter and closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula, that
Resolution No. 2000-108 be adopted, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
accepting both the revised 1999-2000 Action Plan and revised Citizen Participation Plan, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign all the necessary documents and submit the revised
plans to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Voting was as
follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - Anderson
Council Members - McGeorge
Resolution No. 2000-108 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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RECESS
At the hour of8:10 p.m., Vice Mayor McGeorge recessed the City Council Meeting for the
purpose of conducting a meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDDING REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - re
Adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for Buckeye Redevelopment Project;
RESOLUTION - Approving Final Environmental Impact Report EIR-1-97 and Adopting
a Mitigation Monitoring Plan;
RESOLUTION - Making Findings re Use of Taxes from the Buckeye Redevelopment
Project; and
ORDINANCE - Approving and Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Buckeye
Redevelopment Project
(R-030-030)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge opened the joint public
hearing ofthe Redding City Council and the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency). He
explained that the purpose of the meeting was to conduct ajoint public hearing to consider
and act upon the Redevelopment Plan for the Buckeye Redevelopment Project.
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Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge asked for the record that the City Clerk call the roll of the
members of the City Council and the members of the Agency. Mayor/Agency Member
Anderson was absent.
Deputy City Manager Starman noted that the Vice Mayor/Chair and staff would be reading
from a formal script. He related that the Buckeye Redevelopment Project follows the Lake
Boulevard and Oasis Road corridor. He stated that the Shasta County Board of Supervisors
and the Shasta County Redevelopment Agency would be holding similar hearings on July
3, 2000.
Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator Haddox entered into the record the following
documents:
Affidavit of Publication of Notice of the joint public hearing, published once a week
for four successive weeks in the Redding Record Searchlight as required by Sections
33349 and 33361 ofthe Health and Safety Code (Exhibit 1).
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Certificate of Mailing Notice of the joint public hearing, together with a map
indicating properties potentially subject to acquisition by the Agency, to each
assessee of land in the Project Area as shown on the last equalized assessment roll
as required by Section 33349 and 33350 of the Health and Safety Code (Exhi"oit 2).
Certificate of Mailing Notice ofthe joint public hearing to the governing bomes of
each taxing agency within the Project Area as required by Sections 33349 of the
Health and Safety Code (Exhibit 3).
Certificate of Mailing Notice of the joint public hearing to all residents and business
within the Project Area, as required by Sections 33349 ofthe Health and Safety Code
(Exhibit 4).
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge noted that these documents would be made a part ofthe record.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge explained that the State law under which the bodies were
acting was the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California. He related that
the law required that certain procedures, some of them formal, be followed in the conduct
of the joint public hearing.
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Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge conveyed that persons making statements and giving testimony
would be subject to questions through the Vice Mayor. All persons desiring to speak would
be given an opportunity to do so. He noted that staff making presentations this evening
would be Deputy City Manager Starman and Senior Redevelopment Project Coordinator
Haddox.
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Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge requested a show of hands of those in the audience desiring to
speak on the matter. He requested that speakers give their name, address, and organization,
if any, they represented. He explained that the order of procedure would be as follows:
1. Staff would present the Redevelopment Plan and evidence and testimony in support
of the Redevelopment Plan.
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Any written comments would be received.
3. Any evidence or oral testimony from those present concerning the Redevelopment
Plan would be received.
4. Following the introduction of all evidence and testimony, the public hearing would
be closed and then the Redevelopment Plan would be considered and acted upon. If
written objections on the Redevelopment Plan were received from property owners
or affected taxing entities prior to the close of the public hearing, final action upon
the Redevelopment Plan would be delayed until the City Council meeting of June 20,
2000, in order to provide time for staff to prepare a written response to the objections
for the Agency's and the City Council's consideration.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge asked if staff had any comments to make at this time.
Ms. Haddox stated that the purpose of the hearing was to consider evidence and testimony
for and against the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan. She indicated that evidence would
be introduced for consideration by the City Council and the Agency in connection with the
following findings and determinations that would be made in the adoption of an ordinance
adopting the Redevelopment Plan. She noted that these findings and determinations were
contained in Section 33367 ofthe Health and Safety Code and were generally as follows:
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The Project Area met the legal qualifications set forth by the Legislature for a
blighted area, the redevelopment of which was necessary to effectuate the public
purposes described in the Community Redevelopment Law.
2. The Redevelopment Plan would redevelop the Project Area in conformity with the
law and in the interests of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare.
3. The adoption and carrying out of the Redevelopment Plan was economically sound
.and feasible.
4. The Redevelopment Plan conformed to the General Plan ofthe community.
5. The carrying out of the Redevelopment Plan would promote the public peace, health,
safety, and welfare of the community and would effectuate the purposes and policies
of the Community Redevelopment Law.
6. The condemnation of real property, as provided for in the Redevelopment Plan, was
necessary to the execution of the Redevelopment Plan, and adequate provisions had
been made for payment for properties to be acquired as provided by law.
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Inclusion of any lands, buildings, or improvements which were detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfare was necessary for the effective redevelopment ofthe
whole area which they were a part, and any such area included was necessary for
effective redevelopment and was not included for the purpose of obtaining the
allocation of tax increment revenues from such area without other substantial
justification for its inclusion.
8. The elimination of blight and the redevelopment of the Project Area could not
reasonably be expected to be accomplished by private enterprise acting alone without
the aid and assistance of the Agency.
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Ms. Haddox noted that there were other statements and determinations set forth in the
proposed ordinance adopting the Redevelopment Plan, but the foregoing were the major
evidentiary findin~s.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge stated that the City Council! Agency would proceed with the
receipt of evidence and testimony.
Ms. Haddox requested that a Certification of Certain Official Actions that had been taken by
the City Council, City Planning Commission, and the Agency in connection with the
preparation of the Redevelopment Plan for the Buckeye Redevelopment Project be entered
into the record.
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Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge stated that hearing no objections, the certification as Exhibit
5 would be made part of the record. He requested staff to proceed with their comments.
Ms. Haddox asked to make some introductory background comments about the Project Area,
some of the deficiencies that presently exist in the Project Area, and the benefits hoped to
seen from the redevelopment process as a means to correct these deficiencies.
Ms. Haddox recalled that in late 1996, the formation of the proposed Buckeye
Redevelopment Proj ect was initiated as a j oint effort between the City of Redding and Shasta
County. In January 1997, a Project Formation Agreement was executed between the City
and the County authorizing the Redding Redevelopment Agency to act as lead agency in the
establishment of the project along the Lake Boulevard/Oasis Road corridors. The primary
purpose of the proposed project was to address and eliminate certain physical and economic
conditions in the area that were believed to be preventing the area from realizing its full
economic potential. She noted that the proposed project area was depicted on the large wall
map.
Ms. Haddox indicated that since January 1997, the following actions had occurred:
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1. In April 1997, consultants were engaged to prepare the primary redevelopment and
environmental documentation for the proposed project area.
2. In September 1997, the Planning Commission of the two Participating Jurisdictions
adopted the Preliminary Plan for the Buckeye Project Area.
3. The draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Project was completed and
circulated in March 2000.
4. The Redding Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft EIR during
April 1998.
5. The Preliminary Report for the Project was completed and circulated in March 2000.
6. Staffheld numerous consultation meetings with the affected taxing entities from the
Project Area, as well as meeting with property owners and businesses from the
Project Area.
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In May 2000, Redding Planning Commission and the Shasta County Planning
Commission reviewed the General Plan consistency of the final proposed
Redevelopment Plan for the Project Area. The Plan was unconditionally
recommended for adoption at that time.
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Ms. Haddox stated that as part of the feasibility analysis ofthe proposed Project, the entire
area was surveyed to identify deficiencies and to formulate potential activities that would
address these deficiencies. Many of the identified impediments to full and effective
utilization of the area had to do with deficiencies in existing public infrastructure including
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streets, drainage, bridges, and traffic control features in the area. In order for the area to
realize its full economic potential, a considerable number of public improvements would be
required. Major activities proposed for the Project Area included, but were not limited to,
the improvement ofthe Oasis Road/I-5 interchange; numerous signalizations along the Lake
Boulevard and Oasis Road corridors; improvement of the water delivery system serving the
Project; storm drainage improvements; and bridge improvements. Other projects included
pedestrian safety improvements, economic development activities, and housing activities.
Ms. Haddox explained that the list ofprojects contained both in the Redevelopment Plan and
the Report to the Legislative Bodies was meant to be illustrative ofthe types ofprojects that
would be considered rather than all inclusive. Some ofthe projects on the list might not be
accomplished during the lifetime of the Plan. Most would require additional funding from
other public and private sources in order to implement. The total estimated cost of the
proposed public improvements was approximately $34 million. It was anticipated that over
the life of the Project, Buckeye would be able to contribute approximately $11 million or
one-third of the funding needed for these projects. An additional $6.5 million was
anticipated to be available for improving housing opportunities within the territory ofthe two
jurisdictions. Finally, an additional $2 million was anticipated' to be available to assist with
other identified blight-reducing activities such as improvement of parks and open space,
economic development, and land assembly.
Ms. Haddox noted that it was through a combination of these efforts and activities, as well
as through additional private development occurring in the area over the life ofthe Project,
that the redevelopment of the area would be accomplished.
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Ms. Haddox asked to refer to and briefly summarize pertinent parts of the Report of the
Agency to the Legislative Bodies, which was the basic supporting documentation for the
Redevelopment Plan and the Ordinance which would adopt the Redevelopment Plan. Since
this Report was previously submitted to and reviewed by the Agency and the City Council
and was available for public inspection, she indicated that she would only cover pertinent
parts of the Repo~ in detail. She stated that her testimony would also supplement the facts
contained in the Report and would be considered as part of the Report.
Ms. Haddox related that the Report on the Buckeye Redevelopment Project was prepared
pursuant to the provisions of Section 33352 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of
California. Major sections of the Report included a description of the reasons for the
selection of the Project Area; a description of the physical and economic conditions that
existed in the area that caused the project area to be blighted; a description of specific
activities proposed by the participating agencies; a description of how these projects would
improve or alleviate the identified blight conditions; and an explanation of why the
elimination of blight and the redevelopment of the Project could not be accomplished by
private enterprise acting alone or by the use of financing al ternatives other than tax increment
financing. Other sections included a description of the proposed method of financing the
redevelopment ofthe Project Area and an Implementation Plan that described a program of
actions and expenditures proposed to be made during the first five years ofthe Project.
Ms. Haddox conveyed that some ofthe primary blighting conditions present in the Project
Area were:
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Structures that exhibit deterioration, dilapidation, defective design, and unsafe
construction;
2. Presence of faulty or inadequate public utilities;
3. Presence of sensitive and nonconforming uses exposed to excessive noise;
4. Presence of improvements exhibiting substandard design that prevented or
substantially hindered the economically viable use or capacity ofthe building or lot;
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5. Presence of subdivided parcels under multiple ownership of inadequate size for
proper utilization;
6. Presence of incompatible land uses;
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Presence of stagnant and declining property values;
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Presence of impaired investments;
9. Presence of abnormally high vacancy rates and low lease rates;
10. Lack of neighborhood supporting commercial facilities; and
11. Presence of residential overcrowding.
Ms. Haddox stated that the Report proposed a variety of projects that would address the
above conditions by:
1. Stimulating the development and/or redevelopment of underutilized properties;
2. Strengthening of retail and commercial functions in the Project Area;
3. Improving public infrastructure which would act as a catalyst to further private
investment in the area; and
4. Improving housing conditions and opportunities for low- and moderate-income
residents of the area.
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Ms. Haddox indicated that Section 1, Chapter V of the Report discussed the proposed
method of financing the redevelopment ofthe Project Area. The principal method proposed
to be utilized by the participating agencies was tax-increment financing. In addition to tax
increment revenues, other potential funding sources to assist with anticipated Project costs
included: loans, grants and contributions from the Participating Jurisdictions, other local
entities, State or Federal sources, and from private developers; proceeds from the sale or
lease of property; repayment of redevelopment loans and advances; financing proceeds base;cf
upon revenues from redevelopment bond issues; and developer fees. Neither thtt:
Participating Jurisdictions, other public entities, nor private developers would be able to ful:;"
assume the combination of costs associated with new development, site assembl::i,
rehabilitation, or the costs of infrastructure improvements anticipated and needed in t1 W
Project Area, without the establishment of the Project Area. The provision for tax incremeli*
financing in the Redevelopment Plan was necessary to cover the estimated shortfall between
the anticipated improvement costs and these potential funding sources.
Ms. Haddox related that Sections 6 and 9 ofthe Report detailed the efforts made during the
Project formation to consult with both the general public and all affected taxing entities
within the Project Area. Project informational notices were mailed to asses sees of record
within the Project and business owners and residents within the Project; a public meeting to
discuss the Project was held, and numerous consultations with the taxing entities potentially
affected by the establishment of the Project were held. To date, no protects were filed in
opposition to the adoption of the Project Area.
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Ms. Haddox stated that this concluded her testimony on the Report to the Legislative Bodies.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge related that persons desiring to question staff on any of their
evidence would have an opportunity to do so through the Vice Mayor when public comment
was requested. He asked whether there were any questions by members of the City Council
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or the Agency. There being no objections, the Report ofthe Agency, Exhibit 6, was made
part of the record, along with the testimony and documents just received.
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Ms. Haddox said she would refer to and briefly summarize the Final Environmental Impact
Report on the Redevelopment Plan. This was also part of the Report of the Agency to the
Legislative Bodies on the Redevelopment Plan. The Redding Redevelopment Agency was
the "lead agency" in the preparation of the EIR. On Tuesday, April 14, 1998, the Planning
Commission of the City of Redding held a public hearing on the Draft EIR prepared for the
Buckeye Project. All comments received through that date were incorporated into the Final
EIR.
Ms. Haddox noted that comments received during the public comment period were
informational in nature and did not raise substantiative environmental issues. Comments
were received from the California Department of Transportation or Caltrans, Shasta County
Department of Resource Management, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and
the City of Redding Electrical Utility. Following the Planning Commission public hearing
held in April 1998, staffwas directed to preparethe Final EIR which was included as part
of the Report to the Legislative Bodies and separately as Exhibit 7. Prior to the City
Council's final action on the Redevelopment Plan, the Redding Redevelopment Agency, as
lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, would be asked to certify the
adequacy of the Final EIR and adopt the required Mitigation and Monitoring Plan.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge asked whether there were any questions by members of the
City Councilor the Agency on the Final Environmental Impact Report. There being no
objections, the Final Environmental Impact Report, as submitted, was made part of the
record as part of the Report of the Agency, Exhibit 7.
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Ms. Haddox indicated that she would refer to and briefly summarize the Redevelopment
Plan. She stated that the Redevelopment Plan provided certain authority to the Redding and
Shasta County Redevelopment Agencies and to the Participating Jurisdictions to implement
a program of redevelopment, rehabilitation, and revitalization of the land area within the
boundaries ofthe Project. While the Redevelopment Plan contained the specific goals and
objectives ofthese entities as they pertain to the redevelopment ofthe Project Area, it did not
require that these be undertaken or accomplished in any specific manner. It provided certain
financing tools, including the ability to receive tax increment, to accomplish these
objectives. It also authorized other financing tools, such as loans from the Participating
Jurisdictions and provided for certain bonding authority. It gave property owners and tenants
within the Project Area, certain rights which were guaranteed by law. It provided authority
to acquire and dispose of real property, and it authorized the use of eminent domain, if
necessary, under certain circumstances. She stressed that eminent domain was not
authorized, however, for use on properties on which people reside. The Redevelopment Plan
also guaranteed relocation assistance and payments required by law. Finally, the Plan set
forth the time limits imposed on the Project by law. Those were: 12 years for the use of
eminent domain, 20 years for the establishment of debt, 30 years for the accomplishment of
activities, and 45 years for the repayment of debt.
Ms. Haddox noted that this concluded a brief description of the Redevelopment Plan.
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There being no questions or objections, Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge entered the Proposed
Redevelopment Plan into the record (Exhibit 8). He indicated that if there was any written
comments received on the Redevelopment Plan it would be placed into the record at this
time. Ms. Haddox noted that no written comments had been received to date on this
proceeding.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge stated that the City Council and Agency would now hear any
statements or ~estimony from those present regarding the Redevelopment Plan. He requested
that the speakers identify themselves for the record.
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George Wainwright, 21420 Gaines Lane, Anderson, stated that he was representing the
W oggon Family Trust dated 10-16-97. He requested that the W oggon Family Trust property
in the vicinity of McElroy and Woggon Lanes be included in the proposed Project Area.
Mr. Starman explained that any amendment to the project boundaries would delay the
project's adoption, however, ifthe boundaries were subsequently amended, the request could
be considered at that time.
Ms. Haddox added that the establishment of the project area boundaries was one of the first
steps in the adoption of a project area. She explained that adoption of a project required that
there be a balance between urbanized and non urbanized parcels within the Project Area,
with 80 percent or more considered urbanized. She related that properties on the edge of the
Project Area still had the ability to benefit from the redevelopment of adjoining properties.
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Curtis Brown, 12053 Beltline Road, questioned the location of parks/greenbelt. He pointed
out 53 plus acres located directly across the street from his property which backed up to the
railroad tracks and asked why they had not been included within the Project Area. He stated
there had previously been two residences on the property, one which had burned and one
moved from the property. He indicated that the property owner was also in the process of
splitting off a five-acre portion for the construction of a residence.
Ms. Haddox believed that this particular property had probably been considered vacant, non
urbanized land. She explained that a Project Area could not contain more than 20 percent
non urbanized land, therefore, it had probably not been included for that reason. The park
discussed in the Plan is the existing Buckeye Park located down from Buckeye Elementary
School and the large area of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property directly behind
it. The report had assumed the utilization of the Project Area's resources to develop the
BLM land into a more regional facility. The Plan did not identify additional open space,
however, she reiterated that the Plan supported the preservation of open space in conjunction
with the City and County's General Plan Policies. The two Planning Commissions
considered the Plan and the proposed activities and made a determination that it was
currently consistent with the respective General Plans and was not proposing any land use
changes.
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Mr. Brown stated that he had attended a meeting in the Buckeye area regarding the removal
of vegetation to control fires and several properties several blocks down Oasis Road from
the fire station had been cleared. He also noted that the City owned some property behind
the electrical substation on Oasis Road and the Electric Department had indicated that they
had no use for the property other than as a buffer zone. He questioned whether this
information was accurate. Electric Utility Director Feider confirmed that the property was
intended as a buffer zone which was a common practice along large public improvements.
Monta Dwelling, 12053 Oakleaf Lane, asked whether those properties currently outside the
City would be annexed and whether property densities would increase. She also questioned
the long-term plans for Oasis Road.
Ms. Haddox related that those properties currently located in the County would not be
annexed into the City by the adoption ofthis Project Area. In addition, the General Plan for
the appropriate jurisdiction would be applied to each individual property.
Assistant City Manager Perry interjected that the long-term plan for Oasis Road was for it
to become a four-lane road connecting Lake Boulevard to Interstate 5.
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Carol Swenson, 12310 Stone Drive, questioned what impact the Project Area would have on
the ownership of livestock. Ms. Haddox reiterated that the General Plan and zoning were
not affected, therefore, iflivestock were currently permitted, it would continue to be allowed.
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Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge asked if there was anyone else present wishing to speak on the
matter. There being none, he entertained a motion to close the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council! Agency Member Kight, seconded by Council! Agency Member
Pohlmeyer, to close the joint public hearing regarding the Buckeye Redevelopment Project.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge stated that the joint public hearing of the City Council and the
Agency was closed. He related that the Agency would now consider and act on the matters
before it. The first was a resolution certifying and making findings as to the Final
Environmental Impact Report on the Redevelopment Plan for the Buckeye Redevelopment
Project prepared for consideration by the Agency. He asked that the City Clerk read the title
of the resolution.
City Clerk Strohmayer indicated that the title of the resolution was as follows: "A resolution
of the Redding Redevelopment Agency certifying the completion of and making findings as
to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Buckeye
Redevelopment Project and adopting a mitigation monitoring plan."
MOTION: Made by Agency Member Kight, seconded by Agency Member Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-12 be adopted, a resolution of the Redding Redevelopment Agency
certifying the completion of and making findings as to the Final Environmental Impact
Report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Buckeye Redevelopment Project and adopting
a Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
Voting was as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Agency Members:
Agency Members:
Agency Members:
Agency Members:
Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer & McGeorge
None
Anderson
None
Resolution No. 2000-12 is on file in the office of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge related that the second item of business before the Agency for
consideration was a resolution finding that the use of taxes allocated from the Project Area
for the purpose of improving and increasing the community's supply oflow- and moderate-
income housing outside the Project Area will be of benefit to the Project. He requested that
the City Clerk read the title of the resolution.
City Clerk Strohmayer indicated that the title of the resolution was as follows: "A resolution
of the Redding Redevelopment Agency finding that the use of taxes allocated from the
Buckeye Redevelopment Project for the purpose of improving and increasing the
community's supply oflow- and moderate-income housing outside the Project Area will be
of benefit to the Project."
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MOTION: Made by Agency Member Kight, seconded by Agency Member Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-13 be adopted. A resolution of the Redding Redevelopment Agency
finding that the use of taxes allocated from the Buckeye Redevelopment Project for the
purpose of improving and increasing the community's supply oflow- and moderate-income
housing outside the Project Area will be of benefit to the Project.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Agency Members:
Agency Members:
Agency Members:
Agency Members:
Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer & McGeorge
None
Anderson
None
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Resolution No. 2000-13 is on file in the office of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge stated that the City Council, in session, would consider and act
on the matters before it. The first was a resolution making findings as to the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Buckeye Redevelopment Project. He requested that
the City Clerk read the title of the res~lution.
City Clerk Strohmayer indicated that the title of the resolution was as follows: "A resolution
of the City Council ofthe City of Redding making findings as to the Final Environmental
Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan for the Buckeye Redevelopment Project and
adopting a mitigation monitoring plan."
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-109 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
making findings as to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Redevelopment Plan
for the Buckeye Redevelopment Project and adopting a mitigation monitoring plan.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer & McGeorge
None
Anderson
None
Resolution No. 2000-109 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge stated that the second item of business was a resolution finding
that the use of taxes allocated from the Project Area for the purpose of improving and
increasing the community's supply oflow- and moderate-income housing outside the Project
Area would be of benefit to the Project. He requested that the City Clerk read the title of the
resolution.
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City Clerk Strohmayer indicated that the title ofthe resolution was as follows: "A resolution
of the City Council of the City of Redding finding that the use of taxes allocated from the
Buckeye Redevelopment Project for the purpose of improving and increasing the
community's supply oflow- and moderate-income housing outside the Project Area will be
of benefit to the Project."
MOTION: Made by Council MemberKight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-110 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
finding that the use of taxes allocated from the Buckeye Redevelopment Project for the
purpose of improving and increasing the community's supply oflow- and moderate-income
housing outside the Project Area will be of benefit to the Project.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer & McGeorge
None
Anderson
None
Resolution No. 2000-110 is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Vice Mayor/Chair McGeorge stated that the last item of business was the ordinance
approving the Redevelopment Plan and asked the City Clerk to read its title.
City Clerk Strohmayer related that the title of the ordinance was as follows: "An ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Redding, California approving and adopting the
Redevelopment Plan for the Buckeye Redevelopment Project."
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Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2271 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding, California approving and adopting the Redevelopment
Plan for the Buckeye Redevelopment Project.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2271 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Deputy City Manager Starman expressed appreciation to Senior Redevelopment Project
Coordinator Haddox for her hard work on the formation of this Project Area.
Vice Mayor McGeorge reconvened the meeting of the City Council at the hour of 8: 15 p.m.
INCREASING WASTE DIVERSION REPORT
(S-020, S-020-550)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May
26,2000, regarding an update on the City's increasing waste diversion program. He related
that the City's estimated waste diversion rate for 1999 was 40 percent, and State mandate
requires that it be 50 percent in the year 2000. Staffis currently conducting a customer waste
audit with the collection of second, third, and fourth recycling containers, and the gains in
waste diversion and savings in disposal costs has been the cost for equipment and personnel
to collect and process the recyclables.
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Mr. Perry noted that a ten-year funding plan has been developed to automate the collection
of green waste and recyclables from single-family households and duplexes to increase
efficiency by collecting more with fewer people, reduce workers' compensation claims and
injuries caused by lifting and getting in and out of trucks, and to collect more, thereby
diverting waste from the landfill, reducing customer costs to dispose of waste, and increasing
waste diversion. Mr. Perry advised that savings will be achieved utilizing these measures
and no increase in rates is predicted.
City Manager Warren advised that a report regarding issuing a bond to fund the automation
of green waste and recyclables is forthcoming.
This was an information item and no action was taken.
DOWNTOWN GRADE SEP ARA TION PROJECT
(T -100-300, S-070-100)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
May 26, 2000, regarding the need for a second grade separation, underpass or overpass,
across the Union Pacific Railroad in the downtown area. This need has increased, Mr.
Starman noted, with the merging of Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads causing
increased rail traffic and resulting in more congestion and traffic delay in the downtown area.
He pointed out there may be a significant increase in response times for fire and emergency
vehicles secondary to train delays. Mr. Starman stated that the City has attempted to secure
State funds to assist with the project since 1978 and is currently on a statewide priority list;
however, he related it is unlikely to be funded in the foreseeable future.
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Mr. Starman advised that a Project Study Report (PSR) was prepared by DeLeuw, Cather and
Associates, which was submitted to the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTP A)
in 1998 in an attempt to secure State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds.
He said that the cost was estimated to be between $4.7 and $7.6 million. This funding
attempt was unsuccessful.
Mr. Starman related that the City will be eligible to compete for Congestion Mitigation Air
Quality (CMAQ) funds in 2001, and must submit an application for these funds to the R TP A
later this year. He said that in order to access any of these funds, it would be prudent to
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update the PSR, complete the necessary environmental work, and complete the preliminary
design work, at an estimated cost of $150,000 over six months. He added that a portion of
discretionary STIP funds may be used to fund these tasks.
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that City Council direct staff to
actively work on the grade separation project by issuing a Request for Proposals. Once
proposals and associated fees have been secured, the City would then request that the R TP A
program the necessary STIP funds to accomplish the preliminary work.
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that a letter of support was received from President Frank
Strazzarino on behalf of the Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce
In response to Council Member Pohlmeyer, Mr. Starman stated that the plan is to complete
the preliminary design and environmental work to identify what needs to be done and
determine the cost before going before the R TP A.
Council Member Cibula agreed with the need for a second grade separation in the downtown
area, and that with proper attention given to preparation of the project, the more likely the
City is to receive funding. He suggested that staff work with the railroad as the two may
have common goals.
In response to Council Member Kight, Mr. Starman said that CMAQ funds total $1 million
per year. Mr. August pointed out that $1 million is the total received for Shasta County and
the City must compete with other agencies for these funds.
Vice Mayor McGeorge, noting that a second grade separation in downtown was an important
issue to former Mayor Pat Anderson, supported the project.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight, that staff
be directed to work actively on a downtown. grade separation project by issuance of a
Request for Proposals, and request that the RTP A program necessary STIP funds for
completion of preliminary work on the project. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RESOLUTION - re Transfer of Tax Revenue for Annexation No. 2000-1,
Tarmac/Abernathy Area, and
RESOLUTION - Requesting Local Agency Formation Commission to Initiate Proceedings
for Reorganization of Territory, Annexation No. 2000-1, Tarmac/Abernathy Area
(T-010-650, A-150-259)
Assistant City Manager Perry provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated May
24, 2000, regarding Annexation No. 2000-1 , Tarmac/Abernathy Area. He related that all
land owners in the southern portion of a peninsula along Abernathy and Tarmac, two parcels
on Viking Way, and two parcels for the Sport Complex, were surveyed in 1999, and the
results indicated the area willing to annex at that time; however, recently several property
owners on the north side off Tarmac have reversed their initial position which makes feasible
a second annexation to the west of Abernathy and to the north of Tarmac. He noted that the
balance of the peninsula still does not have enough support to be annexed. Mr. Perry
indicated that the property tax agreement is consistent with that entered into with the County
in 1999.
Mr. Perry advised that a recent recheck of registered voters in the proposed annexation area
revealed that not all of the land owners were polled; therefore, that particular section must
be deleted from the annexation proposal, and the map and agreement have been updated to
reflect that change.
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In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Perry explained that the surrounding area in the
peninsula is slated to be surveyed for annexation to determine whether the property owners
are interested, with the intent of having the entire area annexed in five to ten years.
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It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that annexation proceedings
commence for those areas as approved by land owners, and that resolutions, as amended, be
adopted providing for the transfer oftax revenue and requesting LAFCO initiate proceedings
for the reorganization ofterritory, Annexation No. 2000-1, Tarmac! Abernathy Area. Be also
requested permission to begin surveying property owners in the surrounding areas for the
purpose of future annexations.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
Resolution No. 2000-111 be adopted, a Resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
providing for the transfer of tax revenues for a reorganization proposal, Annexation No.
2000-1, Tarmac/Abernathy Area; and that Resolution No. 2000-112 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 ofterritory, Annexation
No. 2000-1, Tarmac/Abernathy Area; and that staffbe directed to survey property owners
of surrounding areas to determine if there is interest in annexing to the City and meet with
LAFCO regarding the tax exchange agreement. Voting was as follows:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Council Members - Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - Anderson
Council Members - None
Resolution Nos. 2000-111 and 2000-112 are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAM UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR PROGRAM
ENHANCEMENTS
(E-090-100)
Electric Utility Director Feider provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated
May 26, 2000, regarding the 2001 Public Benefits Program. He detailed a list of new
programs being offered for City Council consideration, as follows:
1. Partnering with local building and trade contractors for energy-efficient heating and
air-conditioning equipment incentives;
2. Participation in the Energy Star national appliance rebate program;
3. Installation of solar-photovoltaic energy resource for the Civic Center;
4. Sponsoring of educational energy program for schools; and
5. Participation in a hybrid electric vehicle demonstration.
Mr. Feider explained that during Fiscal Year 2000, the Utility budgeted $687,000 in
expenditures for the Public Benefits Program and $900,000 in electric-rate discounts for a
total Public Benefits Program budget of approximately $1.6 million, or 2.85 percent of the
Utility's retail revenue. It is forecast that actual Public Benefits Program-related expenses
for the current fiscal year will be approximately $1.5 million.
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Mr. F eiderrelated that Public Benefits Program expenditures for Fiscal Year 1999 underwent
initial peer review through an agreement with the National Resources Defense Council
(NRDC); however, at the suggestion of the NRDC, and in order to ensure retention oflocal
control of the programs designed to serve customer interests and the entire Redding
community, staff feels it is in the City's best interest to agree in principle to transition away
from reliance on time-of-use (TOU) electric rate discounts in Fiscal Year 2001 as an
authorized Public Benefits Program expense.
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that City Council accept the report
of Public Benefits Program update and enhancements, and approve the transfer of$287,800
from electric distribution capital and $287,800 out of the Independent Service Operator's
account under Electric Resources into Public Benefit Program accounts.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Poh1meyer, seconded by Council Member Cibula, to
accept the Public Benefits Program update report, approve the request for program
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enhancements, and approve the transfer of $287,800 from electric distribution capital and
$287,800 from the Independent Service Operator account under Electric Resources into
Public Benefit Program accounts. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of8:47 p.m., Mayor Anderson stated that Council will adjourn to closed session
to discuss the following:
Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(c):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
One (1) case
(L-I00)
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Closed session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Patricia Sansom v. City of Redding, et aI., USDC No. CN S-98-1353 LKK GGH PS
(L-I00)
At the hour of 8:47 p.m., Mayor Anderson adjourned the regular meeting to closed session.
At the hour of 9:04 p.m., Mayor Anderson reconvened the meeting to regular session. He
stated that no reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 9:05 p.m., Mayor Anderson declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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