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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
July 1, 2003, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Council Member Kight.
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The Invocation was offered by Planning Manager Keaney.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cibula with the following Council Members
present: Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Deputy City
Manager Starman, City Attorney Fuller, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Chief
of Police Moty, Support Services Director Kersten, Community Services Director Niemer,
Airports Manager Dinger, Planning Manager Keaney, Senior Redevelopment Project
Coordinator Morgon, Police Lieutenant Sears, Solid Waste Manager Miralles, Police
Corporal Guterding, Police Officer Schueller, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Executive
Secretary Stribley.
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PRESENTATION - "Citizen's Award" certificates by the Redding Police Department
(A-050-270)
Chief of Police Moty recalled that on February 17, 2003, Macy's Department Store security
personnel, Sam Stotts, Dean Smith, and Stephen Hunt, were instrumental in the apprehension
of two subjects passing fraudulent documents at the Shasta Mall. Chief Moty advised that
the subjects were wanted for crimes in three states and through the diligence of Mr. Stotts,
Mr. Smith, and Mr. Hunt, over $20,000 in merchandise was recovered. He presented each
with a "Citizen's Award" for actions which exemplify civic responsibilities.
ChiefMoty also presented a "Citizen's Award" to Maximillian Malotky, who, on March 13,
2003, assisted a neighbor in an altercation with an armed suspect and detained the suspect
until the Police arrived.
On behalf of the City Council and community, Mayor Cibula thanked these citizens for their
bravery and the example they set for all others.
RESOLUTION - Proclaiming July 2003 as "Project Re-Directory Month"
(A-050-060-600 & S-020-550)
Assistant City Manager Perry pointed out that although efforts are made to recycle phone
books, many end up in the landfill. This year, in cooperation with the SBC (formerly Pacific
Bell), he said the Community Services, Recreation, and Solid Waste Departments are
encouraging citizens to recycle old phone books by providing special dumpsters throughout
the community beginning July 11,2003, for collection of outdated SBC or Pacific Bell phone
books.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-104, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding
proclaiming the month of July 2003 as "Project Re-Directory" month in the City in support
of the phone directory recycling campaign. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2003-104 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PRESENTATION - Certificates of Appreciation to Aquatic Center Citizens' Ad Hoc
Committee Members
(B-080-600 & P-050-700-600)
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Cibula thanked the Aquatic Center Citizens' Ad Hoc
Committee Members for their participation and hard work which was integral in bringing the
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project to fruition. He noted that the Committee members brought swimming expertise to the
project which aided in design of the facility. Mayor Cibula presented Certificates of
Appreciation ~o Dr. Thomas Angrews, Ri~k ~osetti, James Finck, Mark Wagner, Phoebe
Natina, Gerrine Pe~kenpaugh, and Peter Shutts. . '
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of June 3,2003; Special and Regular Meetings of
June 17,2003.
Approval o[Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers I
(A-050-100-5PO)' ". . . .'
It is recomme~ded tpat Accoul)~s Payable Register No. 24, check numbers 80?264 through
808792 inclu,sive, in th~ amount. qf$5,37l,837A8, for the period of Jll;ne 17,2003, through
June 30, 2003; Wire Tr,ansfer~ for the period of June 1 Q, 2003, through June 30, 2003, in the
amount of$l, 768,991.16; arid Payroll Register No. 26 electronic deposit transaction numbers
127559 through 128250 and check numbers 505433 through 505733 inclusive, in the amount
of$1,85l,397.26, fo'r the period of June 8, 2003, through June 21,2003, be approved.
TOTAL: $8,992,220.90 .
Treasurer's Report - May 2003
(A-050~ 100'-600) , .
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$127,495,098.81
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$179,131,766.60
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)' .
It is the recommend~tion of the Adt:ninistratiye Service~ Diry-ct,or that the ACR133 Report
and the Proof of Cash Recoqciliation for May 2003 be accepted.
Ordinance - Aplep,qing Redding Mlln~cipal C<?~e Chapt~r 10040 - l!nlawful Camping
(P-150-150) .
It is the recomme~datiop. of th~ Chief ()f Pol~ce th~t Ordin~ce No. 2309 be adopted, an
ordinanc~ of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code
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Title 10 - Pu~lic Pea~e, Mqral~ and Welfare, adding Chapter 10AO-Unlawful Camping.
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Memorandum of Understanding - California Department <?fFish and Game
(S-050-230) . . .
It is the recommend~tion of the City Manager th.at t4e City Council authorize the Mayor to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) wit.h the California Department ofFish
and Game to develop a management plan for a w~tlands preservation and restoration area
south of the Sports Complex.
Quarterly Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant CIty Manager that the City Council accept the
Quci.rterly,Property Status Report as of June 20, 2003, which includes the following: 1)
Surplus City Property; 2) Leases of City Land; 3) Offers to sell Land to the City; and 4) City-
Initiated Purchases of Land.
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Conservation Easement and Endowment Agreement - Wildlife Heritage Foundation
(S-060-1~0-~65) , " ! , .
It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manag~r that tbe 9ty Council grant all 83-acre
Conservation Easement t.o t~~ Wil,glife. Heritage Foundation (ro~ndation) as "Preserve
Steward" and approve an Endowment Agreem~nt with the Foundation in the amount of
$125,295 to satisfy conditions s~t forth by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for issuance
of a 404 Permit (wetlands encroachment) for the Clover Creek Preserve Project. It is further
recommended that the City Manager or his designee be authorized to execute all necessary
documents.
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Amended Agreement - Namaste Video Productions
(A-050-060)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve
Addendum No.4 to the Agreement with Namaste Video Productions increasing the rate from
$150 to $200 per meeting and the on-call rate from $35 to $50 per hour effective August 1,
2003.
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Acquisition of Property - 850 Quartz Hill Road
(C-070-010)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council direct staff to
acquire title to 114 acres of real property located at 850 Quartz Hill Road from property
owner Max Hammond in the amount of $2,500, seek removal of back taxes and bond
defaults, and seek a land or road easement across the property on the west owned by the
Bureau of Reclamation.
Amended Design Agreement - Purkiss Rose-rsi
(P-050-600-200)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve an
amendment to the Agreement with Purkiss Rose-rsi to modify the scope of work for design
of the Redding Sports Complex Big League Dreams deducting $134,700 in costs for the
Agreement and reducing the not-to-exceed amount to $554,645 and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Lease Agreement - Hawes River Acres
(C-070-100 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Pasture and Agricultural Lease Agreement with Hawes River Acres for 744 acres ofland at
the Redding Municipal Airport in the amount of$7.77 per acre per year for an annual total
of$5,780 from July I, 2003, to June 30, 2006.
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Amended Agreement - Mead & Hunt
(A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
amendment to. the Authorization of Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt to provide
engineering services for capital projects at the Redding Municipal Airport deleting
engineering services for a new apron and aircraft pollution control facility on the east side
of the Airport and adding reconstruction of 20-acres of airfield pavement of Taxiway A to
accommodate larger aircraft and design of the pavement for the new Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting Facility.
Monthly Financial Report - Electric Utility
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that the City Council approve the
Electric Utility's Monthly Financial Report for May 2003. Retail power sales revenue is
2.3%, or $1,334,468 below projections and wholesale power sales through May are 20.3%
or $3,834,930 above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is $102,431 or 0.4%
above projections. The total cost of electricity through May 2003 is $2,852,711 or 5.3%
above projections. The Utility's net operating results through May is $4,400,984 above plan
for the period.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3658, three-phase, pad-type distribution transformers
(B-050-100 & E-090-160)
It is the recommendation of the Electric Utility Director that Bid Schedule No. 3658, three-
phase, pad-type distribution transformers be awarded to WESCO to furnish same in the
amount of$397,627.43 for the period August 1,2003, to July 31,2004; and authorizing the
Purchasing Officer to extend the award of bid one (1) year if mutually agreeable.
Funding Agreement - Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association
(B-130-030-700)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
the Funding Agreement with Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Association in the amount of
$52,000 to promote Redding as a tourist destination for the period July 1, 2003 to June 30,
2004.
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Funding and LeaseAgreements - Shasta County Arts Council for Old City Hall
(B-130-030/C.070-100/C-050-500)
It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that the City Council approve
the Funding Agreement with the Shasta Cqunty Arts C;ouncil (Arts Council) in the amoun,t
of $21,740, to: 1) Support the work provide<;l by Arts Coupcil; 2) provide building and
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grounds maintenance and utility services for Old City lIall; and 3) print a bimonthly
newsletter and ac~ivities calendar.
~t is furtJ:ler r~commend~4 tp.at the Lease Agreemept with the Sha~ta County Arts C~)Uncil be
approved for use <.>f Old City Hall, located at 1313 Markyt Street, as an' arts center; and the
Mayor be~~thorized to exec\lte th,e agreements. The t~rm for both agreements shall be July
1, 2003, tlp-ough June 30, 2004. '
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Resolution - Proclaiming August 5, 2003, as "National Night Out"
(A-050-060-600 & P-150,-150)
It is the. recomlllepdation of th,e Chief of Police that Resolution No. 2003-105 be adopted,
a resolu~ion of the City Collncil of~~e City of~eddi~g supporting crime and drug prevention
efforts in Redding and proclaiming August 5, 2003, as "N~tional Night Out."
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I'vIonthly Financial Report - General Fund
Resolution - Appropriating $70,000 Northern California Drag Racing Association loan and
$12,000 for Reprographics personnel
(B-1 30-070)
It is the recommendatiqn ofthe Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for May 2003. Total revenue at tq.e end of
May is $47.2 milliqn or $3,173~055 (7.2%) a,bove staffs cash flow projection. Expenditures
at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $46,745,995 or $5,006,932 (9.7%) below staffs
original cash flow projection. Encumbrances t~tal $2,166,331.
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It is further recommended tl)at R~solution No. 2003-106 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City
Coun~il of the City ofRedging approving and adopting the 11 th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2001-104 appropri~ting $70,000 for the, Northern California Drag Racing I
Association loan approve<;l by Council on May 20,2003, and $12,000 to cover overtime for
Reprographics personnel due t9 contra,ct changes.
Funding Agreement - Economic Deve~opment Corpora,tion of Shasta County
(B-130-030-045)
It is the recommen4ation of the Aqtpinistrative Services Director that the City Council
approve th~ Funding AgreelTIe~t with the E~9Pomic Dev~lopment Corporation of Shasta
County (EDC) in the amount of $126,000 for fisGal yellf 2003-04 to provide business
development, retention and expansion, medi!l relations, and special projects.
Resolution - Selecting ACE Insurance Company as Excess Workers' Compensation
insurance carrier for the <;:ity
(R-I00-950)
It is the recommen<;lation ofthe Administr~tive Services Director thl:~.t Resolution No. 2003-
107 be adopted, a resolution .of.the City Co~ncil of the City of Reqding selecting ACE
Insurapce Company as the c~n:ier of the City' s ~xces~ W ork~rs' Compensation insurance in
the amount of$295,158 from July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3614, 200~-03 sidewalk repair project
(B-050-020 & S-~7q-285) ,
It is the reco1lUlJ,endati()noftheD~velopment Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3614, I
(Job No. 9705-09), 2002-03 sj4ew,alk n:pair project, awarded to Deneau Company, be
accepted as sati~f(lct()rily completed and the ,City Cler~ be autl)orized to file a Notice of
Completion. The final cqntnlct amount is $134,827.01.
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Resolution - Adopting 2003 "Standard ~pecifications for Public Works Constnlction"
(A-050-300-340)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2003-
108 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding adopting the 2003
"Standards and Specifications for Public Wo*sConstruction" in the City and authorizing
the City Engineer to approve use of future supplements.
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Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Meridian Pointe Subdivision Unit 3
(S-101-043)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council approve
the final map for Meridian Pointe Subdivision Unit 3 (S-4-02), located south of Hartnell
A venue and east of Churn Creek Road, by Grey & Snow Enterprises, Inc.. It is also
recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute the subdivision agreement and the
City Clerk be instructed to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
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Construction Contingency Fund - Bid Schedule No. 3612, traffic signals at Old Oregon
Trail/Old 44 Drive and Shasta View DriveITarmac Road
(B-050-020 & T -080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the City Council
increase the construction contingency fund for Bid Schedule No. 3612 (Job Nos. 2173 &
2176), traffic signals at Old Oregon Trail/Old 44 Drive and Shasta View DriveITarmac Road
in the amount of $4,586 for a total construction contingency fund of $49,586 for a total
construction cost of$375,568. The funds have been provided by a property owner located
west of Tarmac Road and Shasta View Drive in consideration of future development.
Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3644, traffic signal at Placer and Pleasant Streets
(B-050-020 & T -080-700)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3644
(Job No. 2136), traffic signal at Placer and Pleasant Streets be awarded to Richard Heaps,
Inc. in the amount of $159,632.50 with an additional $16,000 for administration and
inspection fees, and an additional $24,000 for a construction contingency fund. The total bid
amount is $199,632.50.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3656,2003 street paving overlay project; and
Resolution - Appropriating excess state exchange funds for said project
(B-050-020/B-130-070/S-070-200)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3656
(Job No. 2197-05), 2003 street paving overlay project, be awarded to J.F. Shea Co. Inc. in
the amount of $1,071,431.80, with an additional $70,000 for administration and inspection
fees and outside materials testing, and an additional $298,800 for a construction contingency
fund. The total bid amount is $1,440,231.80.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2003-109 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the 111 th amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $202,900 for allocation of excess State Exchange
Funds for street maintenance purposes for fiscal year 2002-03.
Resolution - Authorizing the destruction of certain inactive records
(A-050-055-750)
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk that Resolution No. 2003-110 be adopted, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing destruction of certain
records which have met retention requirements and have been reviewed by the City Attorney
and appropriate departments.
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Competitive Bid Process Approval- 81K Al-jon high density landfill compactor for West
Central Landfill
(B-050-100 & S-020-900)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize the
purchase of an 81K Al-jon high density landfill compactor for West Central Landfill from
Al-jon of Ottumwa, Iowa in partnership with the County of San Joaquin 2003 bid process
in the amount of$438,440.38 including sales tax and five-year warranty.
Resolution - Appropriating solid waste funds for the Electronic Recycling Program; and
Extended Agreement - California Electronic Asset Recovery
(B-130-070 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2003-111 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
110th amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2001-104 appropriating $30,000 for the
recycling of e-waste for fiscal year 2002-03. It is further recommended that the City Council
authorize the City Manager to extend the Agreement with California Electronic Asset
Recovery for one year changing the "not-to-exceed" amount to a "fee for service" beginning
July 2, 2003, and expiring August 22, 2004.
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M~TION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
that all the foregoing items o:n the COI).sent Calendar be approved and ~dopted as
recommended. The Vote:
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AYES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None .
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Ordinance No. 2309 ~d R~solut~on Nos. 2003-105,2003-106, 2003-107, 2003-108, 2003-
109, 20Q3-ll0, and 2003-111 are on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Shasta County Airport Land Use Commission's determination for Nob
Hill Subdivision Unit 4
(S-100-510 & B-080-650-01O)
Thy h9ur of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing ~egarding
consideration to override Sl.la~ta County Airport Land Use Commission's (ALUC)
determination that residential developlll;ent in the extended approach zone for Benton
Airpark iden~ified as Are(i "A," is jnconsistentwith ~he Benton Airpa* C~mprehensive Land
Use Plan (BACLUP). .
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advis~9 that the following communications were received in
opposition to overriding the ALUC decision to prohibit residential development (a portion
ofNob Hill Subdivision Unit 4 Ten~ative Map) in BACLUP Area "A" located northeast of
Benton Airpark: Beth M. Doolitt1~-Norby, Martha, Gandy, and Sally Burnham.
Development Servi~es Director Hamilton p!ovided an overview of the Report to City
Council Qated June 19, 2Q03, incorpqrated, herein by reference, recalling that because of its
proxiIl'l;ity to Benton Airpark, the 33-unit Tentative. Subdivision Map for Nob Hill, Unit 4 by
D9I). Farley a:nd J axon Baker was forwarded to the Airport Land Use Board of Adm~nistrative
Review (ALUBAR) for consideration. ALUBAR determined that residential development
of Area "B" located in the extended southeasterly approach zone to Benton Airpark is
inconsistent with BACLUP and while development of Area "A" was also inconsistent with
BACLUP, the inconsisten<;ies were not relevant be9ause they would not m~terially affect
the long-term operation of the Airpark or cause significant pub~ic safety or health risks to
property owners. 11r. H~milton advised that neighboring property owners appealed
ALUBAR's determination regarding Area "A" to ALUC asserting that a determination of
relevancy was not appropriate. ALUC upheld the appeal by neighboring property owners
that findings of relevancy or irrelevancy were not appropriate.
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Mr. Hamilton e?Cplained th,at a decision by ALUC can only be appealed to the City Council
which may override an ALUC decision by a 4/5ths vqte. He recalled that on October 3,
2000, the City Council adopt~d the Redding Gel;1eral Plan Wl1ich included overriding an
ALUC determinatiqI). by changing the la~d use designation for Area "B" from "Park" to
"R~sidential, 2 to 3.5 units per"acre." He pointed, o"Qt ~pat the City Co~ncil determined at that
time that although the designation was inconsistent with BACLUP, an override was
appropriate because combineq pollcies of t4e Gen,~r,al Plan Noise Element, safety policies
of the Westsi~~ ^ref! Plan, ,General Plan Health ~d Safety Policy HS7A, and
implementation of the City's Zoning Ordit"ance would preclude the necessity for further
noise and safety measures. He added that the land ~se designation for Area "A" did not
change with adoption of the General Plan. .
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Mr. Hamilton recommended that requ~red findings be made pursua~t the Public Utilities
Code Section 21675.1(d) that development in Area "A" would not interfere with the
protection of public h~alth, safety, and welfare, ensure orderly expansion of airports and
added that there is little land lettJor exp<;ln~ion in th~ area. Findings must also include that
land use measures have been adopted for the areas which minimize the public's exposure to
excessive noise a:nd ~afety hazards to the extent that thes'e a.reas are not devoted to
incompatible uses. He emphasize~ that the areas in question are infill properties and
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residential homes currently exist in closer proximity to the airport than those under
consideration. He also recommended that the City Council override the ALUC decision and
allow development of four single-family residential lots in the Nob Hill Subdivision Unit 4
located within Area "A" determining that it is not inconsistent with the Benton Airpark
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Area residents Martha Gandy, Greg Norby, and Candace Chapman opposed the project citing
safety and noise impacts, lack of notice regarding land use, potential purchase of lands for
the Airport Protection Zone through grants, and urged support of the ALUC decision.
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Russ Schildt, representing the Redding Area Pilot's Association, and Franklin Saylor, pilot,
expressed concerns regarding development encroachment of airport lands and urged
preservation of Benton Airpark in support of the ALUC decision.
Phil Burnett, Commissioner for ALUC and ALUBAR, supported ALUBAR' s determination
that the land use inconsistencies would not negatively impact Benton Airpark and urged the
City Council to override ALUC's decision.
Austin Wiswell, Chief of the Aeronautics Division, Department of Transportation and author
of the Airport Land Use Handbook (Handbook), provided clarification that the Handbook
is a guide and does not give direction. He stated that ALUC acted appropriately and staying
within the boundaries of the adopted CLUP, though it is out of date and contains antiquated
information and non-contemporary diagrams. He observed that the staff Report quoted
necessary findings from the Public Utilities Code "...protect public health, safety, and
welfare by ensuring the orderly expansion of airports..." but he asserted that the finding is
only applicable to Master Plans, not land development. He also noted that the Report
indicated that the Handbook supported infill development but clarified that the qualifier for
allowing infill construction is that it is appropriate up to the average density of the
surrounding residential area only if non-residential uses with less densities are not feasible.
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Developer Jaxon Baker explained that ALUC's prohibition on development in Area "B"
significantly reduced the number of lots proposed for his subdivision and allowing
development in Area "A" is the only way to salvage the financial feasibility of his project.
He opined that concerns voiced by area residents were not related to safety or noise, but to
loss of open space, and he urged the City Council to approve staffs recommendation to
allow development in Area "A."
Mayor Cibula determined that no other individuals wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
In response to Mayor Cibula's request that he address Ms. Gandy's assertions regarding a
grant for the purchase or property around Benton Airpark, Mr. Dinger replied that the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) grant was not site specific, but would allow the purchase of
properties for both Redding Municipal Airport and Benton Airpark. He further clarified that
his vote in favor cast during ALUC consideration of the issue was for a motion of whether
the layout for the subdivision was inconsistent with the Benton Airpark Comprehensive Land
Use Plan (BACLUP).
Mayor Cibula expressed concern that restricting development in both Area "A" and "B" may
place the City in a vulnerable position, possibly having to purchase one or both of the
properties.
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Council Members expressed their rationale for supporting development in Area "A" citing
the City's housing shortage, the preference of infill over "leap frog" development, that Area
"A" does not encroach on the airport, and homes currently exist closer to Benton Airpark
than those proposed.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
making findings that land use measures have been adopted for the area that minimize the
public's exposure to excessive noise and safety hazards to the extent that these areas are not
devoted to incompatible uses; and overriding the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)
determination that Area "A" of the Benton Airpark extended approach zone indicated in the
Tentative Map for Nob Hill Subdivision, Unit 4 is inconsistent with the BACLUP; and
directing staff to provide a resolution for adoption at a future meeting regarding the
recommendations. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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At the hour of 8:40 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the meeting in recess.
At the hour of 8:4~ p.m., Mayor Cibula reconvened the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan Amendment Application GP A-2-03 and Rezoning
Application RZ-5-03 fQr 2040 Shasta Street
(G-030-010 l$4. L-01O-230)
Mayqr Cibula advised he would abstain from discussion and voting on this item due to
ownership of real property in the are'a. . .
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arriveq, Vice-Mayor Pohlm~yer opened the public hearing
reg~rding qeperal Plan Aine~dll,le~tApplic~tion. GP A-,2-Q3 and Rezoning Application RZ-5-
03 for 2040 Shasta Street by Jeff Morrow. . .
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
Affidavit of Mailing - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Stroh~ayer advised that a letter was received from applicant Jeff Morrow
requesting continuation of the public hearing.
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Development Services Director Hamilton recommended that the public hearing regarding
General Plan Amendmen(GP A-2-q3 requestjng reclassip.cation of property loqated at 2040
Shasta Street from "Li~jted Qf~ce" to "Resid~ntial, 1 0 to 20 units per a~re" ~4 Rezoning
Application RZ-5-03, a requesting to rezone the property from "LO Limited Office" to "RM-
15" Residential Multiple Family District, by Jeffrey Morrow be continued at the request of
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the applicant due to recent informat~on regarding lim~ted office uses and project viability.
It was the consensus of the City Council th~t the public hearing be continued to an
unspecified date.
PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed ~endments to the Zon~ng Ordinance, Redding Municipal
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Code Title 18
(L-OI0-500)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Redding Municipal Code Title 18.
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The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit ofPllblication - Notice of Public H~aring
City Clerk Strohmayer advised th(!.t no protests were received.
Senior Planner Mal1:~el stated that since adoption of the Zoning Ordinance in 2002, technical
and typographical errors have been found and staff also identified opportunities to provide
additional flexibility to the document qnce the ~ew Ordinance was in use. He noted that the
community was provided ample opportunity to review the cp.anges and no opposition was
reported.
Mr. Manuel ~ecommended adoption ofthe Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration
prepared for the Zoning Ordinance ~nd tJle ;Zoning Ordinance text amendments, that the
Zoning Ordipance text amendrnenJs ~e o~fered for first reading, and that the City Council I
authorize public~tion of a summary Ordipance.
Mayor Cibula det~rmined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlm~yer
adopting the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Dechrration prepared for the Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance text arp.endments, and authorizing publica~ion of a
summary of Ordinance No. 2310. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2310 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding adopting: 1) an addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration prepared for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; and 2) amendments to
portions of Redding Municipal Code Title 18, "Zoning Ordinance" correcting typographical
and cross-referencing errors, complying with recent changes in State law, providing
consistency between sections, and adding certain new provisions.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2310 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING - Proposed amendments to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.13 -
Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Requirements
(L-01O-045)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
proposed amendments to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 16.13 - Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk
Requirements.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
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Senior Planner Manuel advised that although current Redding Municipal Code (RMC)
Chapter 16.13 contains provisions requiring installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk under
certain conditions, it does not require dedication ofland and/or an easement to the City for
public improvements. He explained that the new ordinance will address this issue by
requiring dedication of land or easement for curb, gutter, sidewalks, pavement tie-in,
drainage, and other necessary public facilities and: 1) require that improvements be done
concurrently with new construction with noted exceptions, 2) authorize the City Engineer to
defer improvements if deemed appropriate and waive requirements in areas with less than
standard improvements such as areas built under County standards, and 3) establish an
appeal procedure.
Mr. Manuel recommended that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
repeal existing RMC Chapter 16.13 and adopt a new Chapter 16.13 "Dedications and
Improvements" and offer the ordinance for first reading.
Mayor Cibula determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the
public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer
adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration, repealing existing RMC Chapter 16.13
"Curbs, Gutters, and Sidewalk Requirements" and adding a new Chapter 16.13 "Dedications
and Improvements." The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2311 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding repealing Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter
16.13 "Curb, Gutter, and Sidewalk Requirements" and adding a new RMC Chapter 16.13
"Dedications and Improvements."
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2311 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING - Rezoning Application RZ-4-03, Zoning Map Amendments
(L-01O-500)
The hour of 7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Cibula opened the public hearing regarding
Rezoning Application RZ-4-03, Zoning Map Amendments.
The following documents are on file in the Office of the City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
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City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Senior Planner Manuel explaim~d that as staff began using the new Zoning Map, it was
determined that eight or nine properties were inco~ectly classified. The'recommended
amendments will correct the errors and bring the Zoning Map into conformance with the
General Plan.
Mr. Manuel r~commended th~t fin~ings be made and the Addendum to the Mitigated
Negative De~laration and amen~ments to the ZOJ.1iQ.g Map for various properties be adopted
and the ordinaJ}ce be offered for first reading.
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Terrence M~ore, Redding resideQ.t, as.ked if the d~signation changes were related to his
request to tAe Permit Cen,ter for division of his prope~. Mr, Manuel explained that the issue
before the City Council was to correct inadvertent errors regarding classification of
properties on tl1e Zoning Map by rezoning certain parcels to l)e consistent with their General
Plan classific~tions and did not institute designations to any properties that qid not previously
exist in the Gell,eral Plan.
MaYQr Cibula determined that no o~her individual wished to address this matter and closed
the public heating.
MOTION: Made by CounGil Member Kight, secoQ.ded by Council Member Pohlmeyer
adopting the Addendum to the Mitigat~d Negative Declaration prepa~ed for the Zoning Map
and amendip.g various parcels on the Zoning Map pursllant to Rezoning Application RZ-4-
03. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Kigllt offered O:nl~nanc~ No. 2312 for;first reading, an ordinance of the
City Coun~il of the City of Reqding adopting an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration prep~re~ for th~ Zon,ing Map; an~ ~~ndments to ~e Zoning Map rezoning
certain parcels to ,be consistent with their General Plan classifications.
MOTION:. Made 1::>yCouncil Member Kight, second~d by Council Member Pohlmeyer, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2312 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the full title. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. '
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APPOINTMENTS -League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegates
(L-040-150)
MOTIQN: Made by C01Hl~il Member Kight, sy~qp.4ed by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
appointing Council Member Math~n~ as Voting Dt?legate and Council Member Stegall as
Alternate Voting Delegate for the League of C3;lifornia Cities 2003 An.nual Conference
scheduled for September 7,2003, through September 10, 2003, in Sacramento.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
UPDATE ON MAJOR PR()JECTS - Traffic Enforcement and Safety Plan
(A-050-080/P-150-150) .
Chief, of Police Moty. advis.ed tha,t. when attending neighborhood meetings" traffic
enforceme~t was identi~e~ by ci~ize~s as t~e,r prim~ c9rlcer;n and, in an effort to adqress
those <;oncerns, the Tt:~#ic Collision Red~ction Program was developeq. He introduced
Police Corporal Jay Guterding who provided aPowerpoint overView of the program.
Officer Guterding related that the Traffic Collis.iqn Reduction Program (Program) was
developed with input from the Redding PQlice Department (RPD) Traffic Safety Committee, I
the Citizens Advisory Committee for Traffic Safety, and the California Office of Traffic
Safety. The Program ipcludes education, enforcement, equipment, and engineering with
e4ucation ~s the highest priority. He advised t~e ultimate gQ,al of the Program is to change
the driving habits of moto~sts to reduce coWsions and injuries.
Officer Guterding explaln~d that the primary causes of accidents in Reddil1g are speeding,
running, red lights, and right-of-way violations. He advise~ that red light enforcement will
be increased at specific locations and RPD will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to
suspended or unlicensed drivers with utilization of suspended license checkpoints. Various
other options will be utilized to a~sist in traffic enforcement in the hope of providing a safer
driving environment for tpe citizens of Redding.
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JOINT MEETING OFTHE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
At the hour of 9: 18 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair Pohlmeyer convened the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency for a joint meeting with the City Council.
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LETTER OF INTENT - Shasta College's new Health Sciences Center at 1400 Market Street
(R-030-145-350/M-OI0-200/E-060-625)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided an overview of the Report to City Council and
Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) dated June 26, 2003, recalling that the City
Council at its meeting of April 15, 2003, conceptually agreed to certain terms for an
agreement with Shasta College which would facilitate construction of a new Health Sciences
Center at 1400 Market Street (the former Rite Aid building). He pointed out that since that
meeting and due to concerns of the City Council, the Redding Redevelopment Agency
(Agency) retained Trilogy Architecture to develop a schematic design and refine certain cost
estimates.
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Mr. Starman related that the Letter of Intent under consideration addresses most of the
concerns previously voiced by the City Council. He highlighted the terms for agreement
which include: 1) the size and scope of the project may be modified during the design
process, 2) Shasta College will demolish the existing structure at the site prior to December
31,2004, and begin construction prior to December 31,2006,3) the City and the Agency
will remove the roof over the common area in the Downtown Mall adjacent to the site prior
to December 31,2004, and reconstruct a 300:i: foot segment of Market Street in an estimated
amount of$1.3 million, 4) Shasta College will dedicate 12,000:i: square foot right-of-way
on the east side of the site to the City, 5) Shasta College will receive $210,000 from the City
to defray a portion of overall costs of the Project in the form of reimbursement to the College
for expenses associated with energy efficient equipment that will be installed, 6) Shasta
College will receive 130 parking spaces dedicated to the College on the upper level of the
north side of the California Street Parking structure with Shasta College responsible for
enforcement and allow public use when classes are not in session, 7) Shasta College will
receive a standard impact fee credit of$166,000 for demolition of the old Rite Aid building,
and 8) the new Health Services Center will not be subject to any fees or assessments the City
may collect to maintain or operate the Downtown Mall.
Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council and the Agency approve the Letter ofIntent
with Shasta College to facilitate construction of a new Health Sciences Center at 1400
Market Street.
Council Member Pohlmeyer emphasized that City costs be set in a not-to-exceed amount.
Mayor Cibula expressed concern regarding the parking issue citing the commitment by the
City Council to bring people to the Downtown Area and the existing significant lack of
parking. In response, Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of Shasta College, Tom
K. Harris, Jr. stated that it is important to the College to have those parking spaces set aside
citing the safety of students attending night classes, time constraints, and faculty needs. Mr.
Starman added that there were 660 parking spaces at the location and an additional 150 on
the Yuba Street Side.
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Recalling the original design of the proposed Shasta County library, Council Member Stegall
believed that the College should allow some input by the City regarding design of the new
facility. Mr. Starman related that the architectural firm retained by Shasta College for this
project is Nichols, Melburg, and Rossetto, a local firm with an excellent reputation, and he
added that Shasta College is very receptive to City input.
City Manager Warren suggested that language be added to the Letter of Intent that a meeting
be held within three months of the opening of the new Health Services Center allowing both
the City and the College to discuss what is working at that time and revisit those issues
which are not working as anticipated.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Kight,
approving the Letter ofIntent with Shasta College and the Redding Redevelopment Agency
to facilitate construction of a new Health Sciences Center at 1400 Market Street (former Rite
Aid site at the north end ofthe Downtown Mall). The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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RETAIL MARKET ANALYSIS FOR DEVELOPING AN AUTO MALL
(R-030 & E-050)
City Manager Warren advised that many auto dealerships have expressed a desire to explore
the possibility of developing an auto mall in the City. He pointed out that the Report to City
Council and Redding Redevelopme~t Agency recom!TIends a professional services contract
with C.B. Richard Ellis ~onsult~ng in part;nersl1ip witl~ Cox Real Estate Consultants and
Haedrich and Company to perform a mar~et analysis for the greater R~d<Jing area to include
an inventory and analysis of all large-scale retail sit~s available in Redding able to
accommoqate retail development. He noted that Staubach Auto Group offered to paJ,iner
with th~ pty to prepare a detailed study tq deterpline ~ea~ibility and share costs for th,e study
(City share appr~ximately $~5,000). Due tQ the ~mplexity of these studies, Mr. Warren
recommended COllncH sub-cqmmittees review the issues.
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It was the consensus of the City Cquncil to appoint Council Members Pohlmeyer and
Mathena to study the auto mall issue ~:nd Council Members Kight and Stegall to study the
retail sites and trends issue and sub!llit a report tq Council.
At the hour of 9:50 p.m., Vice Mayor/Agency Chair POl1lmeyer adjou~~d the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
RESOLUTION - Approving changes to the salary and benefit plans for unrepresented
employees
(P-1 00-050-1 00 & P-1 00-320)
Administrative Services Director Bachm~n provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated Ju.ne 18, 2003, pointi~g out the major provisions within the proposed salary
and benefits package for unr~presented employees. The package includes: 1) a four-year
term, 2) cost-of-living adjustmen~s of2% per year, ef~ective with the payroll closest to July
1 of each fiscal year, 3) ben.~~t level changes on medical insuran.ce, de~~~tibles, and co-pays
effective January 1,2004,4) retirement enhancement through the Public Agency Retirement
System (PARS) to equal the CalPERS 2.7% @. 55 retirement plan enhancement, e(fective
January 1, 2005, 5) ability to sell b~ck up to 120 hours of vacation per year for employees
with a minim~m of360 hours, 6) cost-of-living adjustments for unrepresented public safety I
managem~nt consistent with incre(ises prqvided to rapk-and-flIe employees in those areas,
Fire managers - 6% and the Chief of Police - 4%, and 7) market-driven equity increases for
Solid W ast~ Manage~, qIS Manager, and Assistant Airports Manager ~ Mr. Bachman stated
that after further study, staff suggest,ed elim~nating the proposed cpanges that would have
allowed credit to employees hir~d from other public agencies for sick-leave payoff purposes.
Mr. Bachman recommended adoption of the resolution amending the Unrepresented
Employee Benefit Policies and salary plans with the exception of the credit to employees
hired from other agen<?ie~ for sick-leave payoff purposes.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2003-112, a resolution of the City Council ofthe City of Redding
amending the Executive Man(igement Pay-For-Performance Salary Plan, the Non-Exempt
Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates, and the Schedule of Part-Time
Employee Classification and Wage Rates/Ranges for Unrepresented Employees, effective
July 6,2003. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Kight, Mathena, Pohlmeyer, Stegall, and Cibula
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2093-112 is on file in th~ Office of the City Clerk
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PROPOSED FEES - Prohibited items in Dumpsters and Special P~ckup Program
(S-020-500)
Solid Waste Manager Miralles e~plained that due to an ongoing problem wi.th ~tems being
placed in dumpsters which are prohi1?ited at the landfiH and that 1!lay dama~e City equipment
during the removal process, a fee is being proposed to ~ecover costs and discourage this
practice. He pointed out that when such items are discovered, the current policy is to return
the items with a letter of instruction for proper disposal to the landlord and/or property
owner. Unfortunately, the positive response rate is only 3% and in most cases the item is
placed back in the dumpster hidden from view. The proposed policy would provide a
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''Notice of Violation" for a first offense and the second offense would charge the customer
to pick up and dispose of the item. .
With regard to the proposed Special Pickup Program for large items, Assistant CityManager
Perry said that without a fee for pickup and/or disposal, the City will be subsidizing final
disposal of televisions, computer monitors, furniture, and appliances.
Mr. Perry recommended that a fee be established to recover costs for removal of prohibited
items from dumpsters and that a Special Pickup Program be established to pickup large items
with an associated fee to recover costs.
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Fran Jenkins, Redding resident, urged approval of the large item pick up service fee and
believed it would be very beneficial to the City and especially senior residents.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Pohlmeyer, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
approving, in concept, establishment of a clearly defined process and fee to pick up and
remove prohibited items placed in dumpsters; and establish a program to pick up large items
from City residential customers only, at the property line, based on the actual costs involved
for disposal of the item(s) and directing staff to bring back an implementing resolution.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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ORAL COMMENT
(C-070-01O & R-030-100-01O)
City Manager Warren reported that Redding Redevelopment Agency funds are available for
use to purchase land for the new Veterans Home. However, the State Housing and
Community Development Department (HCD) requires that redevelopment funds may only
be expended on low- to moderate-income housing with a 55-year covenant placed on the
property but the Veterans Administration requests a deed without covenants or restrictions.
Mr. Warren stated that today, State Senator Annestad presented Senate Bill 965, intended to
correct this language technicality, to the State Veterans Affairs Committee. He added that
it was approved in Committee and will now go to Appropriations and finally to the State
House and Senate for approval.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10: 1 0 p.m., Mayor Cibula declared the
meeting adjourned.
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