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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2024 FROM: Jason Gibilisco, Management
ITEIVI NO. 4.1(a) Assistant to the City M�anager
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SUBJECT: 4.1(a)--Adopt Resolution Supporting the sale of City-owned land at below market
value to Haven Humane Societ , Tnc.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution in support of selling approximately five acres of City of Redding (City)-
owned vacant land, zoned Heavy Industrial, located at 7501 Eastside Road, (Assessor's Parcel
No. 050-040-010), to Haven Humane Society for below appraised value in the amount of
$230,000, to build an emergency evacuation animal shelter to support the City and Shasta
County during emergencies.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact with adopting the Resolution. The property located at 7510 Eastside
Road (Property) was recently appraised at $510,000 with an offer to purchase at $230,000. As
proposed, the property would be sold for $280,000 below the appraised value. In consideration
of the reduced value, the City of Redding (City) would realize a community benefit as the
community needs an emergency evacuation animal shelter. Proceeds from the sale will be
distributed to the Fublic Works Wastewater IJtility.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to adopt the resolution or provide alternative
direction to staf£ If the resolution is not adopted, the City will be unable to se11 I�aven �Iumane
Society (Haven} the property at the proposed purchase price. The City Council could also
provide staff with other direction as necessary.
Background/Analysis
The Zogg Fire started on September 27, 2020, burning more than 56,000 acres, killing four
people, and leaving hundreds of animals unattended, left to shelter in place. Haven fed and cared
for the hundreds of animals that were located in evacuation zones, cared for several domestic and
farm animals at their main shelter, and other temporary emergency shelters.
Report to Redding City Council October 30,2024
Re: 4.1(a)--Adopt Resolution to support sale of City land to Haven Humane Society Page 2
In May 2023, Shasta County received $50 million in a settlement agreement with PG&E, with
Haven receiving $2.5 million from the settlement for the purpose of building an emergency
evacuation animal shelter. At this time, Haven does not own sufficient land to build an.
emergency evacuation animal shelter, and approached the City about purchasing the property
adjacent to their location.
To date, the Redding Rodeo Association provides emergency animal shelter during emergencies.
The City does not have a facility that can house animals during an emergency and realizes that
there is a community need to have a permanent emergency evacuation animal shelter available.
Considering this, staff is supportive of Council approving the sale of the property below the
appraised value.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required.
Council Pr�ioNity/City ManageN Goals
• Communication and Transparency — "Improve the quality of communication with the
public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve
public trust."
Attachments
^Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2024 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
TO SELL TO HAVEN HUMANE SOCTETY APPROXIMATELY FIVE
ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7501 EASTSIDE ROAD,APN: 050-
040-010, PROPERTY FOR iJNDER MARKET VALUE FOR THE
COMMUNITY BENEFIT OF A WILDFIRE EMERGENCY ANIMAL
EVACATION CENTER
WHEREAS, the Zogg Fire burned 56,338 acres in September and October in 2020, destroying
204 structures,killing 4 people, and hundreds of domestic and farm animals left to shelter in place;
and
WHEREAS,during the Zogg Fire,Haven Humane Society fed and cared for hundreds of domestic
and farm animals left to shelter in place behind fire lines; and
WHEREAS,Haven Humane Society received $2.5 million from the Zogg fire settlement to build
an emergency evacuation animal shelter to be used in emergencies similar to that of the Zogg fire;
and
WHEREAS, the City has for many years contracted with Haven Humane Society to serve as the
City's appointed agency to provide animal regulation services and animal shelter services; and
WHEREAS, Haven Humane Society does not currently have sufficient space for an emergency
evacuation animal shelter; and
WHEREAS,the City of Redding recognizes the need for an emergency evacuation animal shelter
and has land available at 7501 Eastside Road, APN 050-040-010;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding, that the
City Shall sell a portion of property, approximately five (5) acres, located at 7501 Eastside Road,
for $280,000 under market value for $230,000 due to the community benefit of having a wildfire
emergeney animal evacuation center located in the City of Redding.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Redding on the Sth day of November, 2024,by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
TENESSA AUDETTE,Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SI�ARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney