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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
April 6, 2004, 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Lees, Executive Director for Shasta
County Housing.
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The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ellis Martin.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pohlmeyer with the following Council Members
present: Cibula, Kight, Mathena, and Stegall.
Also present were City Manager Warren, Deputy City Manager Starman, City Attorney
Fuller, Administrative Services Director Bachman, Development Services Director
Hamilton, Community Services Director Niemer, Planning Manager Keaney, Senior Planner
DeMallie, City Clerk Strohmayer, Assistant City Clerk Sherman, and Executive Secretary
Stribley.
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PRESENT A nON - Homeless Continuum of Care Council
(H-150)
Ms. Els Prigmore, representing the Homeless Continuum of Care Council (HCCC), related
that a Homeless Census and Survey for the area was recently completed to assess the needs
of the homeless and provide statistical information to establish eligibility for federal funding
opportunities. The Survey indicated that during the 12-month study period, 4,496 individuals
including 1,567 children were homeless at some point during that time and 5,495 individuals
were at imminent risk of becoming homeless. She pointed out that over 25 state and local
agencies participate in HCCC and meet once a month to oversee the Continuum of Care Plan
and seek solutions to homelessness in Shasta County. She listed various organizations and
programs that are currently assisting the homeless in the community.
Mayor Pohlmeyer thanked HCCC and observed that when completed, the Stillwater Business
Park would provide thousands of employment opportunities for the unemployed and
underemployed which should significantly reduce the incidents ofhomelessness.
Approval of Minutes - Special Meeting of March 15, 2004, and Regular and Special
Meetings of March 16,2004.
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Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500) .
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 18, check numbers 816566 through
817030 inclusive, in the amount of$7,550,940.82, for the period of March 16,2004, through
March 31, 2004; Payroll Register No. 19 electronic deposit transaction numbers 141283
through 142003 and check numbers 514277 through 514507 inclusive, in the amount of
$1,942,088.63, for the period of February 29,2004, through March 13,2004; and Payroll
Register No. 20 electronic deposit transaction numbers 142023 through 142742 and check
numbers 514547 through 514785 inclusive, in the amount of$I,896,763.62, for the period
of March 14,2004, through March 27,2004, be approved.
TOTAL: $11,389,793.07
Treasurer's Report - February 2004
(A-050-100-600)
Total Treasurer's Accountability
$135,673,858.88
Total City of Redding Funds, Funds Held in
Trust, and Funds of Related Entities
$200,279,963.13
ACR133 Report and Cash Reconciliation
(F-205-095-650)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the ACR133 Report
and the Proof of Cash Reconciliation for February 2004 be accepted.
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Quarterly Property Status Report
(C-070)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council accept the
Quarterly Property Status Report as of March 19,2004, which includes the following: I)
Surplus City Property; 2) Leases of City Land; 3) Offers to sell Land to the City; and 4) City-
Initiated Purchases of Land.
Resolution - Declaring April 2004 as "Fair Housing Month"
(A-050-060-600)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-44 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding declaring April 2004 as
"Fair Housing Month" in the City of Redding.
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Services Authorization - Mead & Hunt, Inc. .
(A-090-020)
It is the recommendation ofthe Support Services Director that the City Council approve the
Authorization of Services #04-01 with Mead & Hunt, Inc. in the amount of $107,500 to
provide engineering design for Benton Airpark runway safety area modifications and
drainage improvements. 95% of funding will be provided through a grant from the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) with a 4.5% match from a State of California grant and 0.5%
from the Airports Fund.
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 February 2004. Retail power sales revenue
is 1.5%, or $704,215 below projections and wholesale power sales through February are
$5,046,372, or 27.0% above projections. Operating revenue after energy costs is $473,023
or 1.9% above year to date expectations. The total cost of electricity through February 2004
was $4,501,484 or 10.4% above projections. The Utility's net operating results through
February is $8,296,794 or $2,017,676 or 32.1 % above plan for the period.
Resolution - Appropriating funds for Recreation Division
(B-130-070 & R-006)
It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-45
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting
the 42nd amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $75,000 for
Recreation Division expenditures for staff and operating costs and increasing estimated
revenues in the amount of$100,000 for fiscal year 2003-04.
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Resolution - Amending City Council Policy No. 1201 - Use of City Parks and Recreational
Facilities
(A-050-060-555 & P-050)
It is the recommendation ofthe Community Services Director that Resolution No. 2004-46
be adopted, a resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Redding amending Council Policy
No. 1201 entitled "Use of City Parks and Recreational Facilities."
Mari Marien, Redding resident, expressed concern that City parks may remain open until
1 :00 a.m. and that the specified limits for general liability and liquor liability insurance for
park use were eliminated.
Community Services Director Niemer explained that the insurance requirements will now
be set by the Risk Management Division to allow flexibility depending on use. She pointed
out that park closure at I :00 a.m. is not new language and speaks to events which must
utilize the permitting process rather than individuals.
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Amended Ground Lease - Redding Rodeo Association for the Rodeo Grounds
(C-070-100 & C-050-560)
It is the recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council approve
an amendment to the Ground Lease with the Redding Rodeo Association for the rodeo
grounds extending the term of the lease for two years, retaining all existing terms and
conditions, and providing the option for two one-year extensions upon mutual agreement of
both parties, for a total of four additional years.
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Monthly Financial Report - General Fund
(B-130-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Administrative Services Director that the City Council accept
the General Fund's Monthly Financial Report for February 2004. Total revenue at the end
of February is $34.8 million or $570,700 (1.6%) above staffs cash flow projection.
Expenditures at month end, excluding encumbrances, total $37,686,450 or $3,931,601
(9.5%) below staffs original cash flow projection. Encumbrances total $2,954,640.
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Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3657, Goodwater Avenue Booster Pump Project
(B-050-020 & W-030-125-300)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3657
(Job No. 2208), Goodwater Avenue Booster Pump Project, awarded to Charles A. Heath
Construction, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed, and the City Clerk be authorized
to file a Notice of Completion. The final contract price is $255,672.67.
Final Map and Improvements - Darsha Lane Subdivision; and
Resolution - Accepting streets for maintenance and operation
(S-101-044 & S-070-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Final Map for the
Darsha Lane Subdivision (S-6-02), by Richard Clermont located south of Old Alturas Road
and west of Oak Mesa Lane be approved and the City Clerk be instructed to file the map with
the Shasta County Recorder and ,the improvements be accepted as satisfactorily completed.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2004-47 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding accepting for maintenance and operation the streets in the
Darsha Lane Subdivision.
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Resolution - Appropriating funds for the Solid Waste Transfer/Recycling Facility
(B-130-070 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2004-48 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding approving and adopting the
41 st amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $100,000 from the
Solid Waste Utility's unrestricted fund, retained earnings for the improvements to the Solid
Waste Transfer Station/Recycling Facility for fiscal year 2003-04.
Equipment Purchase - Two transfer trailers for the Solid Waste Utility
(B-050-100 & S-020-650)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve the
purchase of two (2) additional transfer trailers from Interstate Manufacturing Corporation
(IMCO) of Rupert, Idaho, in the amount of$58,845.04 each for a total of$117,690.08. This
purchase is an extension of Bid Schedule No. 3633 awarded in April 2003 which allowed the
purchase oftwo additional trailers within one year of the date ofthe original bid with a 6.2%
increase in cost.
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Grant Application - State Department of Conservation's Division of Recycling; and
Annual Application - City/County Payment Program
(G-100-170 & S-020-550)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council approve
submittal of a grant application to the State Department of Conservation's Division of
Recycling in the amount of $23,783 for the 2004/05 funding cycle for funds available
through its City/County Payment Program. The funds will be used to assist implementation
of the automated curbside recycling program, augment costs of the curbside recycling
program, purchase equipment and recycling carts, and fund upgrades to sorting equipment
at the Materials Recovery Facility.
It is further recommended that staffbe authorized to submit an annual application without
prior City Council approval.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that all
the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Cibula, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
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Resolution Nos. 2004-44, 2004-45, 2004-46, 2004-47, and 2004-48 are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION - Community Services Advisory Committee
(B-080-l28)
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Coun~il Member Stegall,
accepting Shelly Kibler's letter of resignation from the Community Services Advisory
Committee. The Vote: Unanimous Aye.s
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JOINT MEETING WITH THE REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY
At the hour of 7:21 p.m., Mayor/Chair Pohlmeyer convened the Special Meeting of the
Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority (Authority) for a joint meeting with the City
Council.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - Approving issuance oflease revenue bonds
(D-050-l 75/R-Ol 5-300/P-050-600-200/C-050-275-080)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
issuance of lease revenue bonds to finance the design, acquisition, construction and
equipping of certain recreational improvements and certain public safety improvements, and
to refinance certain municipal facilities.
The following document is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk:
Affidavit of Publication - Notice of Public Hearing
City Clerk Strohmayer advised that no protests were received.
Administrative Services Director Bachman provided an overview of the Report to City
Council dated March 29,2004, relating that in order to finance the design, acquisition, and
construction of a new fire station, acquire synthetic turf for the Sports Complex, and save
approximately $1.5 million in interest through refinancing the 1993 Solid Waste and
Corporation Yard Revenue Bonds (Prior Bonds), staff is recommending issuance and sale
of Lease Revenue Bonds (2004 Capital Projects) in an amount not-to-exceed $22 million.
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Mr. Bachman pointed out that refinancing the Prior Bonds at the current interest rate will
generate $14 million to refund the existing bonds and provide an opportunity to refinance the
projects noted at extremely low interest rates.
Mr. Bachman recommended that a resolution be adopted by the City Council approving
issuance by the Authority of Lease Revenue (2004 Capital Projects) in an amount not-to-
exceed $22 million aggregate principal amount and approve the execution of Acquisition and
Facilities Lease Agreements, the Official Statement, and a Purchase Contract to refinance the
1993 Solid Waste and Corporation Yard Revenue Bonds and capital projects as stated.
Mayor Pohlmeyer 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 Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-49 a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding I
approving issuance by the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority of a not-to-exceed $22
million aggregate principal amount of Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (2004 Capital
Projects);, approving the form and execution of an Acquisition Agreement, a Facilities Lease,
an Official Statement, and a Purchase Contract in connection with certain municipal
improvements, and authorizing related actions and matters. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2004-49 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
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At the hour of 7:26 p.m., Mayor/Chair Pohlmeyer adjourned the Special Meeting of the
Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority.
PUBLIC HEARING - General Plan Amendment Application GP A-I 0-03
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-15-03
(G-030-010 & L-OI0-230)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
General Plan Amendment Application GP A-I 0-03 and Rezoning Application RZ-15-03, for
property located at the southern termini of Beverly Drive and Ramona Place, by Leonard E.
Scroggins.
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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 advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton advised that General Plan Amendment Application
GP A-I 0-03 requests a land use change for property located at 2465 and 2475 Beverly Drive
and 2474 and 2476 Ramona Place from "Limited Office" to "Residential, 6 to 10 units per
acre," and Rezoning Application RZ-15-03 concerns a request to rezone the properties from
"LO" Limited Office to "RM-6" Residential Multiple Family District. Mr. Hamilton pointed
out that while there are existing businesses on Beverly Drive and Ramona Place, the area is
flanked by single-family housing.
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Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council make the necessary findings, adopt the
Negative Declaration, approve General Plan Amendment Application GP A-I 0-03, and offer
an ordinance for first reading by title only approving Rezoning Application RZ-15-03. He
noted that because the City is permitted only four General Plan changes per year, the public
hearing for GP A-8-03 which follows, will include an implementing resolution for GP A-8-03
and GPA-I0-03.
Mayor Pohlmeyer 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 Mathena,
making necessary findings that the:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California;
and approving the Negative Declaration authorized by the Development Services Department
and General Plan Amendment Application GP A -10-03, changing the land use classifications
for 2465 and 2475 Beverly Drive and 2474 and 2476 Ramona Place from "Limited Office"
to "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre." The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2324 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending the Zoning Map of the Redding Municipal
Code relating to Rezoning Application RZ-15-03 to rezone property located at 2465 and
2475 Beverly Drive and 2474 and 2476 Ramona Place from "LO" Limited Office to "RM -6"
Residential Multiple Family District to allow residential units.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2324 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION - General Plan Amendment Application GPA-8-03 and GPA-1O-03
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-12-03
(G-030-010 & L-01O-230)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
General Plan Amendment Application GPA-8-03 and Rezoning Application RZ-12-03, for
property located at 772 and 774 Lake Boulevard, by Ed Kleinschmidt.
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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 advised that no protests were received.
Development Services Director Hamilton provided highlights ofthe Report to City Council
dated March 25, 2004, regarding General Plan Amendment Application GP A-8-03
requesting to reclassify property located at 772 and 774 Lake Boulevard from "General
Office" to "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre" and Rezoning Application RZ-12-03
requesting to rezone the property from "GO" General Office to "RM-I0" Residential
Multiple Family District.
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Mr. Hamilton stated that the property consists of several parcels with a combined acreage of
3.9. He explained that the undeveloped "General Office" properties are surrounded by multi-
family zoned lands and the rezoning request would simply move the General Office
designation boundary over one property to the west.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that the necessary findings be made, that the Negative
Declaration and resolution be adopted approving and implementing GP A-8-03 (Kleinschmidt
property) and GP A-I 0-03 (Scroggins property), and offer the ordinance for first reading by
title only approving Rezoning Application RZ-12-03.
Mayor Pohlmeyer 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 Mathena,
making necessary findings that the:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California, and
approving the Negative Declaration authorized by the Development Services Department,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-50, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending the General Plan Diagram of the City adopting General Plan Amendment
Application GP A-8-03, to amend the General Plan for property located at 772 and 774 Lake
Boulevard from "General Office" to "Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre" and General Plan
Amendment Application GP A-I 0-03 to amend the General Plan for property located at 2465
and 2475 Beverly Drive and 2474 and 2476 Ramona Place from "Limited Office" to
"Residential, 6 to 10 units per acre." The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
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Resolution No. 2004-50 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2325 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending the Zoning Map of the Redding Municipal
Code relating to Rezoning Application RZ-12-03 to rezone one acre of property located at
772 and 774 Lake Boulevard from "GO" General Office to "RM-I0" Residential Multiple
Family District.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2325 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
plUBLIC HEARING - Planned Development Application PD-I-04 and Tentative
Subdivision Map Application S-I-04 for Parkview-Leland Subdivision
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-I-04
(L-OI0-230 & L-01O-210)
The hour of7 :00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding
Rezoning Application RZ-I-04, Planned Development Application PD-I-04, and Tentative
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Subdivision Map Application S-I-04, for the Parkview-Leland Subdivisi~m, located south
of Fell Street between Leland and Lar;ming Avenues, by New Urban Builders.
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 advised that no protests were received.
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Planning Manager Keaney related that the Parkview- Leland Subdivision {Proj ect} represents
an infill project and part of the revitalization efforts in the Parkview Neighborhood. The
proposed Project will merge and resubdivide 3.19 acres to create 33 sngle-family home
parcels and a .55 acre park. He stated that the Rezoning Application would rezone the
Project from "RM-9" Residential Multiple Family District to "RM-9-PD" Residential
Multiple Family District with Planned Development Overlay District and allow flexibility
in configuring lots.
Mr. Keaney recommended that the City Council find that the proj ect is Categorically Exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act {CEQA}, make other necessary findings,
approve Planned Development Plan PD-I-04, approve Tentative Subdivision Map
Application S-I-04, and offer the ordinance for first reading by title only approving Rezoning
Application RZ-I-04.
In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Keaney explained that the existing alleys will
be abandoned and two new alleys constructed in another location.
Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, finding
that the Parkview-Leland Subdivision project is Categorically Exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act {CEQA} and that the:
1. Project is consistent with the General Plan and zoning;
2. Activity occupies less than five acres that is surrounded by urban development;
3. Project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species;
4. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects related to traffic
noise, air quality, or water quality;
5. Site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services; and
making tentative subdivision map and planned development plan findings and approving and
Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-I-04 and Planned Development Plan PD-I-04 for
the Parkview-Leland Subdivision.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Kight offered Ordinance No. 2326 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending the Zoning Map of the Redding Municipal
Code relating to Rezoning Application RZ-I-04 to rezone Parkview-Leland Subdivision
from "RM-9" Residential Multiple Family District to "RM-9-PD" Residential Multiple
Family District with Planned Development Overlay District to allow flexibility in
configuring lots.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Stegall, that the
full reading of Ordinance No. 2326 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read the
ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARING - Clover Creek Village Planned Development PD-I-00 and Tentative
Subdivision Map Application S-15-02
RESOLUTION - Vacating of portion of Argyle Road street right-of-way A-4-03
ORDINANCE - Rezoning Application RZ-4-02
{L-Ol 0-21 0-086/S-1 01-051/L-Ol 0-230/ A-Ol 0-1 OO}
At the hour of 7:00 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing regarding Clover
Creek Village Planned Development Application PD-I-00, Tentative Subdivision Map
Application S-15-02, Rezoning Application RZ-4-02, and Abandonment Application A-4-03,
for property located east of the Clover Creek Preserve Project and west of Argyle and Airport
Roads, by Clover Creek Development LLC.
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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 advised that no protests were received.
Senior Planner DeMallie provided an overview of the Report to City Council dated March
16, 2004, relating that the Clover Creek Village Planned Development Subdivision
(Subdivision) will consist of 46 acres subdivided into 114 single-family residential lots in
a gated, private-street planned development bounded on the east by the Clover Creek I
Preserve. Access to the Subdivision will be off Airport Road through construction of
approximately 2,000 feet of road (Clover Creek Boulevard) which will necessitate
abandonment of a portion of Argyle Road adjacent to property located at 3901 Airport Road
(A-4-03). He pointed out that a secondary ingress/egress road is required at phase two ofthe
development with a traffic signal at Airport Road and the new access street will be
developed in conjunction with phase three.
Mr. DeMallie explained that the property is currently zoned "RS-2" Residential Single
Family District. However, the developer is requesting a rezoning to "RS-2.5-PD" to provide
application of Planned Development Overlay District, allow a slight increase in density, a
deviation from the minimum 75-foot lot-width of standard "RS-2.5" District on 20 lots, and
to allow private streets.
Mr. DeMallie recommended that the City Council make necessary findings and approve: 1)
the Mitigated Negative Declaration, 2) Clear Creek Village Planned Development
Application PD-1-00, 3) Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-15-02, 4) offer the
ordinance for first reading by title only approving Rezoning Application RZ-4-02, and 5)
adopt a resolution approving Abandonment Application A-4-03.
Mayor Pohlmeyer determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed
the public hearing.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
making necessary findings that the Clover Creek Village Planned Development PD-1-00 and
Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-15-02:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code ofthe City of Redding, California, and
approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration authorized by the Development Services
Department, and making tentative subdivision map, common interest subdivision, and
planned development plan findings and approving Clover Creek Village Planned
Development PD-1-00 and Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-15-02 for property
located east ofthe Clover Creek Preserve Project and west of Argyle and Airport Roads, by
Clover Creek Development LLC.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena,
adopting Resolution No. 2004-51, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
ordering the vacation ofthat segment of Argyle Road street right-of-way adjacent to property
located at 3901 Airport Road (A-4-03) and making findings that:
1. Project is compatible with the Redding General Plan;
2. Project will not significantly alter existing land form;
3. Project is compatible with surrounding land use;
4. Project is compatible with the Code of the City of Redding, California.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Council Members - Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Resolution No. 2004-51 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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Council Member Mathena offered Ordinance No. 2327 for first reading, an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Redding amending the Zoning Map of the Redding Municipal
Code relating to Rezoning Application RZ-4-02 for 46 acres of property located at the
western portion of 3901 Airport Road from "RS-2" Residential Single Family District to
"RS-2.5-PD" Residential Single Family District with "PD" Planned Development Overlay
District.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Mathena, that
the full reading of Ordinance No. 2327 be waived and the City Attorney be instructed to read
the ordinance by title only. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Eihnard Diaz, representing the Clover Creek Village Planned Development, thanked City
staff for its hard work in development ofthe project.
PUBLIC HEARING - Appeal of Use Permit Application UP-6-03
(L-OI0-390)
The hour of7 :OOp.m. having arrived, Mayor Pohlmeyer opened the public hearing continued
from the meeting of March 16, 2004, to consider an appeal of conditions of approval by
Gateway Pacific Properties for Use Permit, UP-6-03, to develop a retail commercial center
at 1085 Hilltop Drive.
Development Services Director Hamilton advised that Gateway Pacific Properties has
requested a continuance of the public hearing to an undetermined date.
With the concurrence of the City Council, Mayor Pohlmeyer continued the public hearing
to an undetermined date.
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UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Television Channel 8 Promotional Video
(A-050-080 & T -040-350-700)
City Manager Warren advised that the Promotional Video scheduled to be shown this
evening will be presented at the meeting of April 20, 2004.
APPOINTMENT - Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee
(B-080-650)
City Manager Warren reported that since January 1, 2002, the State of California has
collected funds from 28 Indian tribes throughout the state to mitigate the impacts casino-type
gaming has on local governments where casinos are located. Pursuant to SB621, a seven-
member Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee (Committee) is to be formed
for each casino location and will consist ofthree elected officials from cities located within
four miles of a casino, two members from the Board of Supervisors of the location county,
and two members from the location tribe. He advised that the City of Redding is the only
city within four miles of the casino making it appropriate to appoint three of its elected
officials to the Committee. The Committee will select grant recipients for funds made
available through the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund which is estimated to be
approximately $500,000 annually for Shasta County.
Mr. Warren reconimended that the City Council appoint three elected officials to the Indian
Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
appointing Council Members Cibula, Kight, and Mathena to serve on the Indian Gaming
Local Community Benefit Committee.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
MOTION: Made .by Council Member Cibula, seconded by Council Member Kight,
appointing Mayor Pohlmeyer and Council Member Stegall to serve as alternate Committee
Members on the Indian Gaming Local Community Benefit Committee.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
FUNDING AGREEMENT - Resources for Rural Community Development, Inc.
(G-l 00-075-1 01)
Deputy City Manager Starman related that Resources for Rural Community Development,
Inc. (RRCD) addresses housing needs of developmentally-disabled individuals and is
certified as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) by the Federal Home
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). He advised that RRCD, who has partnered with
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the City on other affordable housing projects, has deposited $10,000 toward the purchase of
property located at 3173 Bechelli Lane in order to remodel the single-family residence to a
4-bed, assisted-care facility for developmentally-disabled persons and is requesting a low-
interest loan of$120,000 from the City's HOME funds to complete the purchase. He stated
that the loan would be repaid over 25 years and RRCD would execute a 55-year rent
limitation agreement to ensure long-term affordability. He added that RRCD plans to partner
with Northern Valley Catholic Social Services to develop Phase 2 of the project, which
would add 8 to 12 units at the rear ofthe property for mentally disabled individuals utilizing
State Multifamily Housing Program (MHP) funds and Federal McKinney-Vento Act funds.
Mr. Starman pointed out that any "gap" in funding necessary for Phase 2 would be provided
through the City's HOME funds.
Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council approve the use of HOME funds to
facilitate the purchase of property located at 3173 Bechelli Lane by RRCD. He added that
the purchase is contingent on receipt of environmental clearance from the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and an appraisal approved by an accredited
Master Appraisal Institute (MAl) appraiser.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
approving a low-interest loan of the City's Federal Home Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) funds in the amount of$120,000 to Resources for Rural Community Development,
Inc. (RRCD) for acquisition of property located at 3173 Bechelli Lane to provide assisted
living housing for developmentally-disabled persons, contingent on receipt of environmental
clearance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and an
approved M.A.!. appraisal, and approving additional Home monies as necessary for same.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ALTERNATIVE DESIGN FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS - Downtown Mall/Shasta College
Improvement Project
(M-010-200)
Deputy City Manager Starman provided highlights of the Report to City Council dated
March 30, 2004, recalling that when Shasta College originally proposed the Health Sciences
Center Proj ect for the Downtown Mall area, the City allocated proj ected State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) funds for its share of costs. However, with the State budget
crisis, it is believed that STIP funding will not be available until for the year 2010. He
advised that staff and the architect, Trilogy Architecture, began exploring alternatives to
remove the roof over the project site.
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Mr. Starman stated that the preferred alternative is to remove the roof over the 40-square foot
common area and retain the existing concrete surface and design elements (hardscape) until
such time as funding for street improvements is available. He added that this plan is
amenable to Shasta College.
Mr. Starman explained that a major concern regarding removal of the roof is storm water
drainage. A primitive test was performed using fire hoses and it appears the drainage system
will be able to handle storm water drainage with some modifications. He noted that
reconfiguring the scope of work would allow the roof to be removed to Butte Street
eliminating the need to construct a dead-end street. He added that the study would proceed
on a step-by-step basis to provide an alternative design, and should negative results be
encountered, the process will terminate.
Mr. Starman recommended that staff be authorized to continue to work with Trilogy
Architecture to explore the feasibility of removing the roof over the common area at the
north end of the Mall in lieu of designing and building a street adjacent to the Shasta College
Health Sciences Center.
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Keli Anthis, representing Viva Downtown Redding, urged the City Council to support the
feasibility study. She related that Shasta College, Midtown Mall, Viva Downtown, and a
majority of Downtown merchants support the endeavor.
Council Member Kight expressed concern regarding the City's exposure to liability when the
roofis removed and businesses being allowed to operate in the common area. Mr. Starman
responded that much of the rain water is adequately handled by the existing drainage system
but some modifications and a viable back-up plan will be developed to ensure continued
proper drainage. He stated that businesses will be allowed to operate in the common area
subject to the City's existing ordinances.
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In response to Council Member Cibula, Mr. Starman explained that the area will be
dedicated to pedestrian traffic only, no vehicle access will be permitted at this point. When
STIP funding becomes available, the City will pursue connecting streets.
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Council Member Mathena asked if the City was obligated to weatherize the buildings that
will be exposed once the roof is removed. Mr. Starman explained that the City is already
obligated to weatherize five businesses that will be exposed to the elements under the
original roof removal plan, and an additional three businesses if more of the roof is removed
as currently proposed. He stated that meetings with the affected businesses will be held
regarding weatherization and through a similar vehicle such as the Downtown Storefront
Improvement Program, the businesses will be weatherized with a 50-50 split and a low, or
no interest loan provided which would be forgiven over time if improvements are
maintained.
Mayor Pohlmeyer clarified that the feasibility study would not obligate the City to greater
financial responsibility than the previously allocated $1.3 million for the scope of work.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Cibula,
authorizing staff to continue to work with Trilogy Architecture to explore the feasibility of
removing the roof over the common area in lieu of designing and building a street adjacent
to the Shasta College Health Sciences Center.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes .
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PARTIAL DEVELOPMENT FEE EXEMPTION - Meek's Lumber
(F-205-600)
Development Services Director Hamilton advised that Meek's Lumber is requesting a partial
exemption of development impact fees for construction of its new facility on Twin View
Boulevard. Meek's is basing its request on Redding Municipal Code Section 16.20.120(C)
which allows development impact fee exemptions if the permit will replace a building that
was destroyed or demolished in the previous three years. Mr. Hamilton recalled that Meek's
Lumber experienced a significant fire at its Cypress A venue store less than three years ago
which destroyed approximately 18,000 square feet of warehouse space. However, he pointed
out that the implementing resolution for the Impact Fee Ordinance does not allow, in most
instances, transfer of such fee credits from one parcel to another.
Mr. Hamilton stated that the implementing resolution could be modified for very specific
circumstances such as catastrophic incidents, relocation of existing non-conforming uses to
another location that would be conforming or more appropriate, relocation of businesses to
more appropriate locations in general, several properties merged for a larger project, or the
acquisition of property for a public purpose.
Mr. Hamilton recommended that staff be authorized to transfer impact fee credits in the
amount of approximately $33,314 as requested by Meek's Lumber from their burned lumber
yard on East Cypress A venue to their new construction on Twin View Boulevard and direct
staff to provide modifications to the implementing resolution of the Impact Fee Ordinance
to allow such action by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.
City Manage Warren related that the City does offer incentives to businesses coming to the
community and it makes sense to give assistance to an existing business. He added that the
modifications to the implementing resolution should be very narrow to avoid complex
situations.
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In response to Council Member Mathena, Mr. Hamilton explained that although Meek's new
construction will be 21,000 square feet and include a door and window shop, the exchange
will be for 18,000 square feet ofthe warehouse type facility and the associated level oftraffic
based on use.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Kight, seconded by Council Member Pohlmeyer,
authorizing staff to transfer impact fee credits in the amount of approximately $33,314 as
requested by Meek's Lumber from their burned lumber yard on East Cypress A venue to their
new construction on Twin View Boulevard and direct staff to provide modifications to the
implementing resolution of the Impact Fee Ordinance to allow such action by the City
Council on a case-by-case basis.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-122 & P-lOO)
City Manager Warren introduced Barry Tippin as the new City Engineer.
Council Member Mathena advised he attended a luncheon regarding the Bank of America
Regional Finals for Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, Science, and Mathematics. He
explained that there were 32 young people from as far away as Santa Rosa who participated
and who are credits to their communities. He thanked Bank of America for providing
monetary prizes and the opportunity for young people of this caliber to compete.
(A-050-060)
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 8:25 p.m., Mayor Pohlmeyer declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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