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City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, California
March 15,2005 7:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Heidi Tollifer.
The Invocation was offered by Police Chaplain Ellis Martin.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mathena with the following Council Members
present: Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall. Council Member Kight was absent
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Also present were City Manager Warren, Assistant City Manager Perry, Assistant City
Manager Starman, Deputy City Manager Bachman, City Attorney Duvernay, Development
Services Director Hamilton, Airports Manager Dinger, City Clerk Strohmayer, and Assistant
City Clerk Sherman.
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RESOLUTION - Honoring City Council Member Pat Kight
(A-050-060)
Mayor Mathena recited the list of projects and programs in which Council Member Kight
played an instrumental role in accomplishing during his tenure as a City Council Member
from April 21, 1998 to the current date; they included the Sports Complex, the Stillwater
Business Park, the Aquatic Center, the Cascade Theater and many others.
Mayor Mathena recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution honoring Council
Member Kight for dedicated service to the community.
Mayor Mathena also announced that City Council Member Kight's luncheon will be held at
11 :30 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2005, at the Big League Dreams facility located at the Sports
Complex. The cost is $25 for those wishing to attend.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-33, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
commending and honoring Pat Kight for distinguished service to the City. The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
Resolution No. 2005-33 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar:
Approval of Minutes - Regular and Special Meetings of March 1,2005, and Special Meeting
of March 4,2005.
Approval of Payroll and Accounts Payable Registers
(A-050-100-500)
It is recommended that Accounts Payable Register No. 17, check numbers 827305 through I
827697 inclusive, in the amount of$5,534,573 .26, for the period of March 1,2005, through
March 11,2005; and Payroll Register No. 18 electronic deposit transaction numbers 160446
through 131194 and check numbers 521910 through 522101 inclusive, in the amount of
$2,028,754.22, for the period of February 13, 2005, through February 26, 2005, be approved.
TOTAL: $7,563,327.48
Ordinance - Rezoning property located on East Cypress Avenue for Lowe's Project
(L-010-230)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Ordinance No. 2341 be
adopted, an ordinance of the City Council ofthe City of Redding amending the Zoning Map
of Redding Municipal Code Section 18.01.050 approving Rezoning Application RZ-7-04 by
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Lowe's Home Improvement Store, rezoning property located at 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040,
1060, 1070, 1080, and 1090 East Cypress Avenue from "SC" Shopping Center District to
"RC" Regional Commercial, rezoning 1200 East Cypress Avenue from "RM-15" Re~idential
Multiple Family to "RC" Regional Commercial District, and a 7.9 acre portion of 1201
Industrial Street from "RM-15" Residential Multiple Family and "HC" Heavy Commercial
District to "GC" General Commercial District.
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Ordinance - Amending Redding Municipal Code Sections 1 0.20.040 and 1 0.20.048
prohibiting possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in City parks and on the
Sacramento River Trail to reflect current conditions and park inventory
(A-II0-070/P-050/P-050-460-700)
It is the recommendation of the Police Chief that Ordinance No. 2342 be adopted, an
ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code
Sections 10.20.040 and 10.20.048 relating to prohibiting possession and consumption of
alcoholic beverages in City parks and possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages
prohibited on the Sacramento River Trail to reflect current conditions and park inventory.
Report - Utility billing practices at the Oakwood Mobile Home Park
(U-500 & A-050-165)
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept the report
regarding a request for City assistance by Robert Zink of 1178 Lake Boulevard relating to
utility billing practices of the Oakwood Mobilehome Park.
Status Report - Sports Complex Soccer Park
(P-050-600-200 & P-050-690)
It is the recommendation of the Management Assistant to the City Manager that the City
Council accept the report regarding the Sports Complex Soccer Park for February 2005.
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Award of Bid - Bid Schedule No. 3799 - preparation of a focused Environmental Impact
Report and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Wal-Mart Expansion Project
(B-050-100 & L-01O-390)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No.3 799,
preparation of a focused Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring Program
for the W al- Mart Expansion Proj ect for Use Permit Application UP -8-04 be awarded to John
& Stokes in an amountnot-to-exceed $174,054 to be paid by the project proponent; and that
the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with John & Stokes for said project.
Resolution - Amending City Council Policy No. 408, re Investments
(A-050-060-555)
It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer and Investment Advisory Committee that
Resolution No. 2005-34 be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
amending Council Policy No. 408 entitled Investment Policy.
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Reimbursement Agreement - Horizon Air; and
Resolution - Appropriating grant funds
(A-090-l 00-300/B-130-070/G-l 00-070)
It is the recommendation ofthe Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize the City
Manager to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Horizon Air Industries, Inc. in the .
amount of $500,000 from the City through a grant from the U.S. Department of
Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program, $60,000 from the
Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and $21,000 from the Redwood Regional
Economic Development Commission for a total amount of $581,000. Pursuant to the
Agreement, Horizon Air will provide twice daily service to Los Angeles during the term of
the Agreement beginning April 25, 2005 through April 24, 2006.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2005-35 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council ofthe City of Redding approving and adopting the 1 O3rd amendment to City Budget
Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $581,000 for Horizon Air Reimbursement
Agreement and $16,000 in kind contribution for a total of$597,000 for fiscal year 2004-05.
Ground Lease Agreement - Cal Electro
(C-070-100 & A-090-l00)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council approve the
Ground Lease Agreement with Cal Electro for 3.6 acres of Redding Municipal Property to
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store equipment and supplies in the amount of$7,860 the first year ofthe agreement with a
3% increase each year thereafter. Cal Electro will build a 565 linear-feet fence and an 18-
foot wide double swing access gate. The term is effective for one-year beginning March 1,
2005, through February 28,2006, with two one-year options to extend the lease if mutually
agreeable.
Resolution - Approving grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for
capital improvement projects at Redding Municipal Airport; and
Resolution - Approving grant application with the FAA for capital improvement projects at
Benton Airpark
(G-l 00-070-0951 A-090-1 001 A-090-020) I
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager the Resolution No. 2005-36 be
adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the filing of a
federal grant application for Entitlement and Discretionary Airport Improvement Program
grant monies to accomplish capital projects at Redding Municipal Airport and authorizing
the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or designee, to execute the application and all
subsequent documentation to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant monies
and matching funds in the amount of$3,001 ,305 to include 5% matching Passenger Facility
Charges in the amount of $135,065 for federal fiscal year 2005-06.
It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2005-37 be adopted, a resolution of the City
Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the filing of a federal grant application for
Entitlement and Discretionary Airport Improvement Program grant monies to accomplish
capital projects at Benton Airpark and authorizing the City Manager, Deputy City Manager,
or designee, to execute the application and all subsequent documentation to obtain Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) grant monies and matching funds in the amount of$300,000
to include 5% matching Passenger Facility Charges in the amount of $13,500 for federal
fiscal year 2005-06.
Grant Application - U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration;
Resolution - Declaring support for the grant application above
(G-I00-070 & A-090-100)
It is the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager that the City Council authorize
participation with the San Joaquin Council ofGovernmentslCoalition of California Airports
to file a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for a Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program
grant.
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It is further recommended that Resolution No. 2005-38 be adopted, a resolution ofthe City
Council of the City of Redding, declaring support for the application to the U.S. Department
of Transportation, FAA for a grant under the Small Community Air Service Development
Pilot Program in the amount $250,000.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3737, Parkview Avenue Street Lighting
(B-050-020 & E-090-150)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No.3 73 7
(Job No. 8649-32,4009-16), Parkview Avenue Street Lighting awarded to Bobby Martin
Construction, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final price
is $210,210.60.
Notice of Completion - Bid Schedule No. 3773, Lake Forest Drive Storm Drain Replacement
(B-050-020 & S-060)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that Bid Schedule No. 3773
(Job No. 2992), Lake Forest Drive Storm Drain Replacement awarded to Cox & Cox
Construction, Inc. be accepted as satisfactorily completed and that the City Clerk be
authorized to file a Notice of Completion with the Shasta County Recorder. The final price
is $222,259.32.
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Final Map and Subdivision Agreement - Autumn Glen Subdivision
(S-101-053)
It is the recommendation of the Development Services Director that the Mayor be authorized
to execute a Subdivision Agreement with Sierra Pacific Industries for the Autumn Glen
Subdivision (S-2-03) located on Tarmac Road west of Shasta View Drive and the City Clerk
be instructed to file the final map with the Shasta County Recorder.
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Resolution - Appropriating Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) funding for the Shasta View Drive and
Hartnell Avenue Traffic Signal
(B-130-070 & T -080- 700)
It is the recommendation ofthe Development Services Director that Resolution No. 2005-39
be adopted, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting
the 102nd amendment to CitY Budget Resolution No. 2003-103 appropriating $400,000 in
Traffic Impact Fee funds for the Shasta View Drive and Hartnell Avenue Traffic Signal for
fiscal year 2004-05.
Grant - U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(G-100-070 & P-150-050-500)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that the City Council authorize staff
to accept a trailer from the Shasta County Sheriffs Office of Emergency Services to store
and transport emergency Hazmat response equipment, the trailer to be purchased through
a grant to Shasta County in the amount of $25,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security.
Resolution - Approving agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, for long-term renewal
of Contract No. 14-06-200-5272A-LTR1 (Buckeye Contract) for purchase of Central Valley
Project water, C-670
(W -030-050)
It is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager that Resolution No. 2005-40, a
resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding authorizing the Mayor to execute the
long-term renewal of the completed contract with the Bureau of Reclamation for Contract
No. 14-06-200-5272A-LTR1 (Buckeye Contract) for purchase of Central Valley Project
Water for a term of 40 years expiring February 28,2045.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
that all the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be approved and adopted as
recommended.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
. Council Members - Dickerson" Murray, Stegall, and Mathena
Council Members - None
Council Members - None
Council Members - Kight
Resolution Nos. 2005-34, 2005-35, 2005-36, 2005-37, 2005-38, 2005-39, and 2005-40 are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDDING REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
At the hour of 7:00 p.m., Council Member/Agency Chair Murray convened the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redev~lopment Agency for a joint meeting with the City Council
and opened the public hearing regarding sale of Redevelopment Agency Property located at
1850 and 1854 Linden Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARING - Sale of Redevelopment Agency Property at 1850/1854 Linden Avenue
RESOLUTION - Making findings for sale of said property
DISPOSITION & DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - Community Housing Improvement
Program, Inc. (CHIP)
(R-030-145-050/C-070-200/G-1 00-075-200/R-030-1 00-055)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
the proposed sale of Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) property located at 1850 and
1854 Linden Avenue and the Disposition and Development Agreement (Agreement)
between the Agency, City, and Community Housing Improvement Program, Inc. (CHIP).
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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.
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Assistant City Manager Starman recalled that at the regular City Council meeting of June 3,
2003, the Council authorized staff to submit an application to the State Home Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Program for $3.5 million to fund an affordable 30-unit rental housing
project in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Neighborhood along Linden Avenue between Railroad
Avenue and West Street. He stated that the Community Housing Improvement Program, Inc.
(CHIP) will develop the project, but will first petition the State for tax credits and tax
exemptions in order to issue tax exempt bonds to fund a portion of the project. He stated
that, if successful, CHIP would complete the project in late 2006. Mr. Starman pointed out
that the City's direct contribution, including the value of the land on Linden A venue, would
total $402,800.
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Mr. Starman recommended that the City Council make findings and adopt a resolution
approving the sale of Agency property located at 1850 and 1854 Linden Avenue to CHIP,
and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement
with CHIP, including the sale of City-owned property located at 2795 West Street, for a
residual receipts loan in the amount of $3,796,500 with a 55-year covenant requiring
affordable rents, a 20-month timeline for construction ofthe project, and financing terms and
conditions for an additional $18,800 residual receipts loan from the Agency to CHIP
representing the land value of the Agency-owned parcels on Linden Avenue.
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Mayor Mathena and Council Member/Agency Chair Murray determined that no one present
wished to address this matter and closed the public hearing for the City Council and the
Agency.
Council Member Murray questioned the necessity of structuring a residual receipts loan,
suggesting that a grant would be less expensive in the long term. Mr. Starman responded
that a grant would trigger prevailing wage requirements and the purchase and development
documents were prepared in an effort to avoid invoking prevailing wage issues.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
adopting Resolution No. 2005-41, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding
making findings that: I
1. the improvements are of benefit to the project area from which the funds are derived
or to the immediate neighborhood in which the project is located,
2. no other reasonable means of financing the improvements are available to the
community,
3. the payment of funds for the improvements will assist in the elimination of blight
within the project area, and
approving the sale of Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) property located at 1850
and 1854 Linden Avenue to the Community Housing Improvement Program, Inc. (CHIP);
and authorizing the Mayor to execute a Disposition and Development Agreement with CHIP
to include sale of City-owned property located at 2795 West Street providing a residual
receipts loan in the amount of $3,796,500 through City HOME fund monies.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members - Dickerson, Murray, Stegall, and Mathena
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - Kight
Resolution No. 2005-41 is on file in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
At the hour of 7:19 p.m., Council Member/Agency Chair Murray adjourned the Special
Meeting of the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
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PUBLIC HEARING - Shastina Ranch Subdivision and Development Agreement,
Environmental Impact Report EIR-1-03, Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-7-03,
General Plan Amendment Application GP A-4-03, Rezoning Application RZ-8-03, and
Planned Development Application PD-5-04
(L-01 0-075/S-1 01-057 /G-030-01 0/L-01 0-23 O/L-O 1 0-211-012)
The hour of7:00 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Mathena opened the public hearing regarding
Environmental Impact Report EIR -1-03 for Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-7 -03,
General Plan Amendment Application GP A-4-03, Rezoning Application RZ-8-03, and
Planned Development Application PD-5-04, on property located south of Rancho Road on
both sides of Clover Creek, by Shastina Ranch Development Company, Inc.
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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 a letter was received from Shastina Ranch Development
Company, Inc. requesting that the public hearing be continued to April 5, 2005, due to
concerns regarding the adequacy of the Project EIR mitigation measures for the Victor
A venue and Rancho Road intersection.
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Development Services Director Hamilton advised that consideration of certification of the
Shastina Ranch Subdivision Project (Project) EIR is the only issue before the City Council
at this time. He pointed out that because a portion of the Shastina Ranch Subdivision site,
east of and including Clover Creek, is within the Redding Municipal Airport Comprehensive
Land Use Plan (CLUP), it must be reviewed by the Shasta County Airports Land Use
Commission (ALUC) to determine ifit is consistent with CLUP policies. Mr. Hamilton said
that once the Council certifies the EIR, ALUC will consider the Project and then return it to
the City Council for final consideration of the Project as a whole.
Mr. Hamilton related, however, that while the Project fully implements the goals of the
General Plan, concerns were raised regarding the adequacy ofEIR mitigation measure 4.11.1
regarding improvements to the Rancho Road and Victor A venue interchange prompting a
request for continuance by the applicant to review the concerns.
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. Council Member Murray was concerned that the EIR includes language that defers
mitigation of an industrial parcel within the Project until such time as it is developed. He
was also concerned that findings proposed for the Planned Development Application suggest
that the Project will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding property. He
observed that improvements should be implemented at the time of development approval,
not when development occurs, and he suggested that mitigation be added to prohibit issuance
of building permits until the conditions are met. Mr. Murray pointed out that Rancho Road
and Victor A venue are not on the list of prioritized projects established for Traffic Impact
Fees (TIF), and those funds should not be considered for road improvement mitigation for
developments not on the list.
Mayor Mathena and Council Member Dickerson concurred with Council Member Murray
regarding traffic mitigation measures.
Council Member Stegall also concurred and added that perhaps a review of Traffic Impact
Fees was in order to stopgap other developers from approaching Council regarding TIF funds
and traffic mitigation.
Mr. Hamilton advised that further review of the traffic mitigation contained in the EIR will
be performed and brought back for City Council consideration when the Shastina Ranch
Project is returned. '
With the concurrence of the City Council, Mayor Mathena continued the public hearing re
Environmental Impact Report EIR -1-03 for Tentative Subdivision Map Application S- 7 -03,
General Plan Amendment Application GP A-4-03, Rezoning Application RZ-8-03, and
Planned Development Application PD-5-04, by the Shastina Ranch Development Company,
Inc. to the regular City Council meeting of April 5, 2005.
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JOINT MEETING WITH THE SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
(A-050-060-350)
Mayor Mathena read the letter from Shasta County Board of Supervisors Chair David Kehoe
dated March 1,2005, regarding scheduling ajoint meeting with the City Council. However,
the County made it clear that it would not discuss tax sharing and growth issues in the
Knighton Road area due to an active permit application. Mr. Mathena said that the letter also
suggested that the soon-to-be vacant City Council seat be filled prior to a meeting date being
set.
Council Members Dickerson, Murray, and Stegall expressed disappointment that the County
was eliminating the very issue in need of resolution. They concurred that the meeting be
postponed until such time as an open agenda can be discussed.
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City Attorney Duvernay related that there may be some legal issue compelling the Board of
Supervisors to deny a full and open discussion on tax sharing, and he suggested that direction
be given for him to meet with County Counsel Karen Jahr and determine if there are
circumstances that may inhibit such discussions at this time.
With the concurrence ofthe City Council, Mayor Mathena directed City Attorney Duvernay
to meet with Shasta County Counsel Jahr to determine the rationale behind the County's
stance. Mayor Mathena advised he would continue to keep a dialogue open with Shasta
County Board of Supervisors Chair Kehoe.
UPDATE ON MAJOR PROJECTS - Proposed acquisition of property on Henderson Road
(A-050-080 & C-070-01O) .
Assistant City Manager Starman related that the motivation to explore acquisition of property
on Henderson Road and Hartnell Avenue near the Raley's Shopping Center was threefold:
1) portions of three properties will be needed for the Cypress Bridge Widening Project, 2)
it was an opportunity for a potential redevelopment project to remove blight, and 3) it could
provide a potential property consolidation for open space and public access to the
Sacramento River.
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Mr. Starman advised that the Redding Redevelopment Agency (Agency) purchased the
former Gas-A-Mat property located at Cypress and Hartnell A venues with demolition
anticipated in the next 60 days. He related that negotiations for the C and L Transmission
property have been terminated at this time, but the properties belonging to the Campbell
family are still under negotiation.
No action was required on this informational item.
COMMUNITY SURVEY
(A-050-080)
City Manager Warren recalled that the City Council had expressed interest in possibly
developing a Community Opinion Survey. To that end, the League of California Cities held
a workshop last week in Redding to discuss community opinion surveys and ballot issues,
and invited two survey consulting firms to speak. He stated that the cities of Shasta Lake and
Anderson, Shasta County, and Friends of the Library attended as well as members of the
community.
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Mr. Warren suggested that allowing the community to prioritize concerns could be extremely
beneficial to the City Council as it sets priorities, projects, and addresses issues in the future.
He recommended that a firm be retained to perform a community survey to ascertain what
projects were a priority for the community and if the community would be willing to fund
those projects through a sales tax increase or some other funding mechanism.
Mayor Mathena interjected that if the survey is performed, a sales tax increase initiative
could not be put before the voters until the November 2006 election because it must appear
on a ballot in conjunction with a City Council seat election. He questioned whether a survey
performed now would be relevant for an election held in 2006.
Council Member Murray expressed skepticism about retaining a firm at this time pointing
out that questions could change between now and the 2006 election. He was also concerned
that a survey would provide election material for candidates.
Council Member Dickerson supported retaining a firm as soon as possible noting that survey
results depend on who is asked, what is asked, and how it is asked, and believed the firm
would also determine the appropriate time to conduct the survey.
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Mr. Warren pointed out that these professional consultants are in high demand and it may
be prudent to select and hire a consultant now but ask that the survey be delayed until the
appropriate time
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
authorizing selection of a professional polling firm to perform a community survey at a cost
not-to-exceed $25,000.00, and the Mayor appoint a Council sub-committee to assist in that
selection process, and to work with staff and the consultant on survey issues.
The Vote: Unanimous
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FUNDING AGREEMENT - Southern California Presbyterian Homes for development of
the Mountain Vistas II affordable housing project
(G-l 00-075-1 01)
Assistant City Manager Starman advised that the Mountain Vistas Project (Project) Phase
I was brought to the City Council as an informational update at the meeting of February 15,
2005. He related that Southern California Presbyterian Homes (SCPH) is requesting a loan
in the amount of$200,000 to assist with construction of Phase II ofthe Project located at 385
Hilltop Drive to construct 40 additional units dedicated to senior affordable housing. Mr.
Starman pointed out that the Project will cost approximately $4.3 million and SCPH has
received a contribution approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) in the amount of$4,121,300 for the Project.
Mr. Starman recommended approval of the proposed loan in the amount of $200,000 to
SCPH in the form of a residual receipts note, secured by a deed of trust against the property
for a term of 55 years, ensuring affordable rents in this time period, that principal and interest
be deferred during the first 40 years ofthe loan, and utilizing the City's Home Investments
Partnership Program (HOME) funds.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Murray, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
approving a Residual Receipts Funding Agreement with the Southern California Presbyterian
Homes through the City's HOME Program' utilizing residual receipts in the amount of
$200,000 with conditions as set forth above.
The Vote: Unanimous ayes
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NEW EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION - Senior Housing Specialist
(P -1 00-050-124/P -100-050-126)
Assistant City Manager Starman explained that the Housing Division is being restructured
in response to ongoing decreases in Federal funding. He stated that the Division has
historically utilized federal funding as part of its operations and the Division is considering
various methods to address the funding shortfalls and the proposed restructuring will provide
salary savings to the Redding Housing Authority in the amount of approximately $50,000
annually. Mr. Starman explained that one of the two Housing Program Supervisors recently
retired, and it is the Division's intention to expand the scope and responsibility of the
remaining Housing Program Supervisor, create a new classification of "Senior Housing
Specialist," and promote two existing employees to that new position.
To that end, Mr. Starman recommended that the Personnel Director be authorized to
negotiate with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) to create the new
classification and adjust the salary range for the Housing Program Supervisor classification
to reflect new duties.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
authorizing the Personnel Director to negotiate with the Service Employees International
Union (SEIU) to create the new classification of "Senior Housing Specialist" and adjust the
salary range for the Housing Program Supervisor classification to reflect new duties.
The Vote: Unanimous ayes
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APPEAL OF THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - Tentative Subdivision Map
Application 8-8-03, Fleur du Lac Subdivision, by Shasta View Lake, Inc.
(S-101-058)
Development Services Director Hamilton recalled that the City Council directed staffto hold
meetings with Shasta View Lake, Inc., developer of the Fleur du Lac Subdivision, regarding
specific Conditions of Approval (Nos. 4, 7,25, and 43), appealed to the City Council. Mr.
Hamilton advised that while meetings have yielded some progress, not all issues have been
resolved. He indicated that the appellant had subsequently agreed to Condition No.4,
requiring that Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of issuance of a building permit
and that staff was unable to reach a consensus with the appellant regarding improvements
to Shasta View Drive, construction of an offsite trail, and repair of erosion problems
associated with,the Gregory Pond spillway located on the property. Mr. Hamilton pointed
out, however, that the appellant's main objection to the spillway remediation is the time
involved in applying for and receiving a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit and is,
therefore, proposing that the work be deferred for three years with appropriate bonding. Mr.
Hamilton advised that the issues surrounding the Shasta View Drive improvements are
somewhat resolved in that staff recommends that improvements for a portion of Shasta View
Drive at the north boundary of the subdivision be reimbursed by the City up to $50,000 and
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that the improvements be phased-in as construction of the subdivision takes place. Mr.
Hamilton stated that the appellant countered that the City should pay $70,000 for Shasta
View Drive improvements and that the requirement to construct a median be substituted with
a paved center lane for turning into the subdivision. He added that the appellant still
contends that Condition No. 43, regarding construction of an offsite trail, should be
eliminated from the tentative map because it poses significant safety issues to future residents
and adjacent property owners and he would prefer to pay park development and park in-lieu
fees in exchange for the trail requirement.
Mr. Hamilton pointed out that City Attorney Duvernay reviewed the legality regarding the
nexus and proportionality issues raised by the appellant at the last meeting and it was Mr.
Duvernay's opinion that the City is within its rights to require the conditions as set forth for
Tentative Map S-8-03.
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Mr. Hamilton recommended that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission's
decision with the exceptions discussed and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolutions
for finalization of the actions.
Jaxon Baker, developer of the Fleur du Lac Subdivision (in the hope of utilizing TIF fees for
the Shasta View Road improvements) suggested that the Traffic Impact Fees (TIF) funding
list be reviewed every two years in order to add projects.
Michael Ashby, Attorney representing Shasta View Lake, Inc., related that Mr. Baker would
agree with Condition No.7 regarding Shasta View Drive improvements, provided: 1) that
the landscape median be deleted, 2) that the developer be given a credit against Traffic
Impact Fees in the amount of $50,000, and 3) that language be added regarding phasing of
improvements. He concurred that Condition No. 25 regarding the Gregory Pond spillway
should be deleted, but stated that Mr. Baker would agree to deferring the work for three years
from the recording of the first subdivision map if necessary. Mr. Ashby advised that Mr.
Baker believed that Condition No. 43, regarding construction of the trail was not only unsafe
behind homes, but was optional in lieu of paying park fees because an earlier version of the
condition stipulated that either construction or payment was acceptable. He urged the
Council to approve the Subdivision, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, make the
necessary findings, and modify the Conditions of Approval as set forth above.
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Steve Gregory, property owner, was also concerned that the Conditions of Approval
requiring trail access would pose liabilities for him as a property owner and devalue any
development he might consider in the future. He also believed that the City should purchase
the property for a park if the trail was going to that location.
Jim Bianchin, Engineering Geologist with the Curry Group, advised that he studied the
spillway and believed that immediate mitigation is not necessary. However, he
recommended in his report that long-term monitoring should be instituted. He believed that
the rate of erosion is so slow as to be negligible over a significant amount of time.
In response to Mayor Mathena, Mr. Bianchin explained that if the spillway completely failed,
it would remove approximately three feet ofthe freeboard water down stream and there could
be additional scour of the spillway, but it would not result in a catastrophic failure of the
dam.
City Engineer Tippin countered that the sides and edges of the Gregory Pond spillway are
also at risk even if the base seems stable. Condition No. 25 should be left intact except for
a modification that would provide the appellant three years in which to make repairs and give
the applicant leeway to continue discussions regarding what repairs are needed. He conceded
that the spillway may not need to be armored but embankments should be rebutted to address
issues such as beaver dams. He urged that the Condition be applied as set forth in the Report
to City Council dated March 10,2005. Mr. Hamilton concurred with Mr. Tippin, and added
that although there may not be a catastrophic failure, there are definite indications of erosion
that should be addressed.
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City Attorney Duvernay stated that procedurally, the information provided by the appellant's
consultant should have been available months ago in order that it be considered as part of the
preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. He pointed out that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration that the City Council is considering for certification defines the
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spillway issue as an environmental impact in need of mitigation and eliminating it would
require re-circulation of the document. He recommended that Council validate the contents
of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, but leave open the option that if the appellant's
consultant can convince the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that minimal amounts of repair
are needed on the spillway, then the Condition can be retained and the appellant provided
with three years to resolve the conditions.
Mayor Mathena suggested that an alternative trail easement be dedicated in the open space
area in the south portion of Phase I.
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Council Member Dickerson favored moving the trail away from homes and possibly
negotiating for a right-of-way with Mr. Gregory for a trail easement on the other side of his
pond.
In response to Mayor Mathena, Mr. Hamilton advised that a landscape district could be
formed to maintain the Shasta View Drive median once it has been constructed; and is, in
fact, a condition ofthe tentative map approval. However, an assessment district would have
to be formed to construct the median which would require a majority vote of the property
owners taxed for the special assessment. Assistant City Manager Perry interjected that it is
not practical to tie construction of the median to an assessment district. He stated that
without the median (which will provide turn pockets), it will be a five-lane road with a
double left turn lane down the middle.
Council Member Stegall urged that uniformity in construction of City streets be maintained
and believed that the median was necessary.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray,
denying the appeal of Condition No.4 regarding payment of the Traffic Impact Fee at the
time of issuance of a building permit.
The Vote: Unanimous ayes
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray,
denying the appeal of Condition No.7 improvements to Shasta View Drive, but approving
modifications set forth by staff retaining the landscaped median, adding language regarding
the credit of $50,000 for street improvements, and that the improvements be phased.
The Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Stegall, and Mathena
Council Members - Dickerson and Murray
Council Members - None
Council Members - Kight
City Attorney Duvernay advised that if the City Council fails to come to an agreement with
a majority vote, the decision of the Planning Commission will stand.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray,
denying the appeal of Condition No.7 improvements to Shasta View Drive, but approving
modifications set forth by staff retaining the landscaped median, adding language regarding
the credit of $50,000 for street improvements, and that the improvements be phased. The
Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members - Murray, Stegall, and Mathena
Council Members - Dickerson
Council Members - None
Council Members - Kight
MOTION: Made by Council Member Dickerson, seconded by Council Member Stegall,
denying the appeal of Condition No. 25 regarding improvements to the Gregory Pond
spillway and approving modifications allowing three years for improvements to the spillway
with bonding for the mitigation.
The Vote: Unanimous ayes
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray,
denying the appeal of Condition No. 43 regarding construction of an offsite trail, and
approving modifications eliminating the trail construction requirement on existing easements
and allowing the applicant to pay the appropriate park development and park in-lieu fees.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
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City Attorney Duvernay interjected that the easement for the trail remains intact and will
need to be abandoned at some point in the future.
REDDING MUNICIPAL AIRPORT DRAFT MASTER PLAN AND NEGATIVE
DECLARATION and;
REFERRAL TO THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION
(A-090-100)
Airports Manager Dinger recalled that in 2001, a grant was requested through the Federal
Aviation Administration in order to update the Redding Municipal Airport Master Plan
(Plan). He stated that the last update was performed in 1995.
Jim Harris, Airport consultant from Coffinan Associates, provided a Powerpoint presentation I
depicting portions ofthe Master Plan with assumptions and expectations for the future ofthe
Airport. He stated that the annual service capacity of the Airport will be reached by the end
of the planning period making it necessary to make airfield improvements at the Airport to
satisfy the operational takeoffs and landings in the next 20 years. He advised that the
changes from the previous Master Plan are:
1. Updating forecasts for passenger movements, aircraft operations, movement of cargo,
based aircraft, fleet mix, and noise contours.
2. Development of eight acres of aviation related facilities southeast of Runway 16/34.
3. Acquisition ofland for runway approach protection.
4. Location of the new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (New Fire Station No.7)
facility.
5. Deletion of a future extension to Runway 12 to the northwest.
6. Reduction of large air cargo facilities to the southwest.
In response to Mayor Mathena, Mr. Harris noted that the Redding Drag Strip will have to be
relocated or abandoned to provide space for a parallel runway in the future.
Mr. Harris stated that the Airport Layout Plan must be submitted to the FAA and noted that
any projects not on the Layout Plan will not be considered for future funding.
Mr. Dinger advised that the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) must review the Master
Plan to determine that the Plan is consistent with the Shasta County Airports Comprehensive
Land Use Plan (CLUP).
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Mr. Dinger recommended that the City Council conceptually approve the draft Redding
Municipal Airport Master Plan, adopt the Negative Declaration, and refer the Master Plan
to ALUC for review and comment.
In response to Council Member Murray, Mr. Harris advised that the noise level of 55db
CNEL mentioned in the comment letter from Caltrans dated March 8, 2005, was questioned
because it was not known that it was a requirement. He advised that the contours reflected
are primarily for FAA analysis on the environmental analysis. He stated that Caltrans
recognizes 65db but encourages agencies to recognize contours lower than 65db.
Development Services Director Hani.ilton advised that the City reviews projects within the
Airport influence area, issues of noise are standard, and where a community" has not
established its own standards, it is common to apply the most reliable authority such as the
Caltrans Aeronautic Manual.
City Attorney Duvernay interjected that the contours belong in the CLUP and it is where
ALUC will look for implementation of mitigation measures.
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In response to concerns of Council Member Murray regarding written acknowledgment of
loans provided by the City's General and Enterprise Funds to the Airport and repayment
thereof, Deputy City Manager Bachman explained that the financial statement regarding the
loan is not carried in the Airport Master Plan, but in the City's Comprehensive Financial
Statements. He further explained that the Airport Master Plan is primarily a document to set
forth projects which mayor may not be funded in the future but must be identified in order
to apply for federal funding should that become available.
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MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Dickerson,
adopting the Negative Declaration for the 2004 Redding Municipal Airport Master Plan,
conceptually approving the 2004 Redding Municipal Airport Master Plan, and referring the
Master Plan to the Airport Land Use Commission for review and comment.
The Vote: Unanimous ayes
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SET PUBLIC HEARING - Amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.16, by
restructuring the Wastewater Utility Rate Schedule in compliance with State Water Resource
Control Board requirements
(W -020-590)
Assistant City Manager Perry advised that restructuring of the Wastewater Utility Rate
Schedule is required by the State Water Resources Control Board because federal loan funds
were utilized for the Westside Sewer Interceptor Project. He stated that the requirement
deals with equitable billing for all wastewater utility customers based on volume and strength
of effluent. He added that minor ordinance revisions wiil also clarify existing procedures
regarding application of the ordinance by the Divisions of Wastewater, Customer Service,
and the Permit Center.
Mr. Perry pointed out that a w~rkshop will be held with the primary recipients of changes
in the ordinances which will be affected food service providers.
Mr. Perry recommended that the City Council set a public hearing for April 19, 2005, to
consider amendments to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.16 to restructure the
Wastewater Utility Rate Schedule and other amendments as set forth above.
MOTION: Made by Council Member Stegall, seconded by Council Member Murray, setting
a public hearing for April 19, 2005 to consider an ordinance restructuring the Wastewater
Utility Rate Schedule and amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 14.16.
The Vote: Unanimous ayes
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RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY - To acquire property owned by A & D Mutual Real
Property Trust located at 110 Quartz Hill Road
(C-070-0I OIW -020-575/S-I 01-037)
Development Services Director Hamilton requested that the Resolution of Necessity to
acquire property owned by A & D Mutual Real Property Trust for a permanent right-of-way
for sanitary sewer easements located at 110 Quartz Hill Road be continued to April 19, 2005,
as staff continues to work with the property owner to avoid the necessity of a Resolution.
With the concurrence ofthe City Council, Mayor Mathena continued the matter to the regular
City Council meeting on April 19, 2005.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(A-050-060)
Richard Paz, Redding resident, thanked the City Council and staff for information provided
regarding affordable housing programs in the City.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, at the hour of 10:06 p.m., Mayor Mathena declared the
meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
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