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RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 192
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT AND AMENDING AND RESTATING PORTIONS OF THE
REDDING GENERAL PLAN NATURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT AND
HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the General Plan on October 3, 2000; and
WHEREAS, several amendments to the Natural Resources Element and the Health and Safety
Element (Elements) are required to ensure consistency with recent changes to state law which
include: (I) adding additional information regarding Redding's floodplain management policies and
ordinances; (2) indicating lands that are available for groundwater recharge and flood management;
and (3) summarizing additional sources of flood mapping that are available from the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, minor amendments to the Elements are needed to bring the documents up to date with
respect to the latest mapping of fire-prone lands, additions to the National Register of Historic
Places, and similar items that have occurred since 2000; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing pertaining to said
amendment on October 27,2009, for GPA-I-09 and recommended that the City Council adopt
amendments to the Elements as described on the attached exhibits pertaining thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed pertinent documents prepared in accordance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and recommended that an
Addendum to the General Plan Environmental Impact Report be adopted for GPA-I-09 after
consideration of all testimonial and written evidence submitted prior to and during the
aforementioned public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on GP A-I-09 on November 17,
2009;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Redding California
as follows:
I. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Addendum and has determined that the actions
contemplated will not have an adverse impact on the environment.
3. The City Council hereby adopts the Addendum and the attached amendments to the General ~
Plan for GP A-I-09 (Exhibit A) as referred to the City Council by the Planning Commission. ~
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting
of the City Council ofthe City of Redding on the 17th day of November, 2009, and was fully adopted
at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dickerson, Jones, Stegall, and Bosetti
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McArthnr
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RICK BOSETTI, Mayor
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NATURAL RESOURCES ELEMENT
Introduction
PURPOSE AND CONTENT
The City of Redding is fortunate to have a wide range
of resources within its Planning Area. These include
the Sacramento River, creeks, ponds, wetlands, vernal
pools, and groundwater resources; a variety of
vegetation types and communities; wildlife;
archaeological, historical, and cultural resources;
mineral resources; and agricultural lands.
These resources contribute to the City's economy and
are important elements of Redding's quality of life.
Both responsible management and protection of these
resources are needed. This Plan seeks to balance the
need to accommodate growth with the need for the
conservation, protection, and enhancement of the area's
natural resources.
Most of the background data and information related to
this element are contained within Chapter 9 of the City
of Redding General Plan Background Report.
Information regarding archaeological, historical, and
cultural resources is contained in Chapter 8 ofthe same
document.
Specific topics addressed within the Policy Document
include:
. Surface Water.
. Groundwater.
. Biological Resources.
. Open Space.
. Archaeological, Historical, and Cultural
Resources.
. Mineral Resources.
. Energy Resources and Conservation.
. Agricultural Lands.
Air quality, which is also considered a resource, is
addressed in a separate Air Quality Element. Park and
recreation facilities and programs are addressed within
the City's Recreation Element.
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AUTHORITY
In accordance with Government Code Sections
65302(d) and 65302(e), a general plan is required to
include both a Conservation and an Open Space
Element.
Conservation Element
The Conservation Element is required to address the
conservation, development, and utilization of natural
resources, including water and its hydraulic force,
forests, soils, rivers and other waters, harbors,
fisheries, wildlife, minerals, and other natural
resources. The Conservation Element may also cover:
. The reclamation of land and waters.
. Prevention and control of the pollution of streams
and other waters.
. Regulation of the use of land in stream channels
and other areas required for the accomplishment of
the conservation plan.
. Prevention, control, and correction of the erosion
of soils, beaches, and shores.
. Protection of watersheds.
. The location, quantity, and quality of rock, sand,
and gravel resources.
. Flood control.
Assembly Bill 162 (adopted in 2007) amended certain
sections of the Government Code pertaining to land use
planning. As relates to the Conservation Element,
Section 65302.d.(3) requires that the Element identify
rivers, creeks, streams, flood corridors, riparian
habitats, and land that may accommodate floodwater
for purposes of groundwater recharge and stormwater
management.
Open Space Element
It is the intent of the Legislature that cities preparing
general plans recognize open space as a limited and
valuable resource to be conserved whenever possible.
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The Open Space Element is specifically required to
consider open space for the preservation of natural
resources (fish and wildlife habitat); open space used
for the managed production of resources (food and
fiber); open space for outdoor recreation, including
areas of scenic, historical, and cultural value; and open
space necessary to maintain the public health and
safety.
The Conservation and Open Space Elements are
commonly combined because of the overlapping topics
each is required to address. The City of Redding has
chosen to prepare a Natural Resources Element
which effectively meets the statutory requirements of
both documents.
Goals and Policies
SURFACE AND GROUNDW A TER RESOURCES
The availability, quantity, and quality of water
resources are vital to natural processes and human
activities within any urban area. Water is essential to
the development of housing, commerce and industry,
agricultural operations, recreation, and the maintenance
of high-quality fish and wildlife habitats.
Surface water within the Planning Area consists of the
Sacramento River and numerous tributary creeks.
There are also a number of ponds, most of which are in
private ownership.
Municipal Water Sources
The City of Redding has two major sources of drinking
water: surface water and groundwater. The
Sacramento River and Whiskeytown Lake provide
approximately 71 percent of the City's water usage.
This translates into approximately 5.61 billion gallons
per year. The remaining 29 percent, or 2.32 billion
gallons per year, is groundwater, which comes from
14 wells drilled into the Redding Groundwater Basin.
In addition to the City of Redding, a number of water
districts provide domestic and agricultural water within
the Planning Area. These districts also obtain their
supplies from a variety of sources, including the
Sacramento River, Spring Creek Conduit, Muletown
Conduit (which is also connected to Whiskeytown
Lake), and wells.
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The quality and quantity of water resources can be
affected by a variety of activities, including, but not
limited to:
. Sedimentation and siltation resulting from
erosion caused primarily by grading,
construction, and the removal of vegetation.
. Increased stormwater runoff and reductions in
groundwater recharge created by covering the
soil with buildings, pavement, and other
impervious surfaces.
. Excessive pumping of groundwater.
. Excessive water consumption.
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Contamination resulting from the improper or
excessive use of pesticides, herbicides, and
fertilizers in conjunction with large
agricultural operations, golf courses, and other
urban uses.
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Contamination resulting from improperly
managed urban stormwater runoff, which often
contains pesticides, herbicides, oil, grease, and
heavy metals.
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Discharge of various chemicals and
compounds into surface water, groundwater, or
storm-drain systems through improper
handling and disposal by businesses,
industries, or individuals.
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Contamination resulting from high
concentrations of on-site sewage-disposal
systems or systems installed in areas with
unsuitable soils.
. Leaching of soils that have been contaminated
by hazardous materials or substances.
Stormwater Management/Groundwater Recharge
The Sacramento River, its tributary streams and their
collective floodplains provide many benefits to the
community beyond their scenic, recreational, and
habitat values. Because the City's development
regulations largely protect these areas from
development (see the Community Development and
Design Element and the Health and Safety Element),
they also represent significant opportunities for
stormwater management and groundwater recharge. In
addition to basic floodplain protection, the City also
requires new development to establish river- and
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creek-corridor buffer areas, which are to remain in their
natural state to protect riparian vegetation, ensure
streambank stabilization, and to provide public access
to these waters.
The following figures of this Element and the Health
and Safety Element depict the areas available for
stormwater management and groundwater recharge as
required by Government Code Section 65302.d.(3):
. Natural Resources Element, Figure 3-3, "River
and Creek Corridor Buffer Widths"
Health and Safety Element, Figure 4-3, "100
year floodplain"
. Health and Safety Element, Figure 4-4,
"Stormwater Detention/Retention Feasibility
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Issues
Erosion and sedimentation control are the primary
issues ih the Redding area from a water-quality
perspective. While the City recognizes the economic
importance of allowing grading and other site-
development activities to occur during what is
considered the "rainy season" (typically October 15
through April 15), of equal or greater importance is the
protection of our surface-water resources. Siltation of
our waterways has dramatic negative effects on aquatic
wildlife, including federally protected species of
anadromous fish. The following policies strike a
balance between these objectives.
GOAL NRl
MINIMIZE SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES; IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF
STORM WATER RUNOFF.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NRIA. Establish a process for the development,
review, and approval of erosion- and
sedimentation-control plans of single-family
residential construction and similar small
projects.
NRIB. Require development applicants to submit
and receive Public Works Department
approval for erosion- and sediment-control
plans prior to undertaking grading activities.
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NRIC. Minimize soil erosion and sedimentation
created during and after construction
activities to the fullest extent practicable,
using Best Management Practices (BMPs).
NRID. Make project monitoring and enforcement
activities a priority to ensure that erosion-
control measures are in place prior to the
start of the rainy season and function
properly and effectively:
. Installed properly.
. In place prior to the start of the rainy
season.
. Functional and effective.
NRI E. Aggressively pursue immediate remediation
when erosion damage is discovered and/or
initial control measures fail.
NRI F. Establish and levy fines for failure to comply
with the requirements of the Grading
Ordinance and/or an approved erosion- and
sediment-control plan.
NRIG. Support and/or jointly sponsor erosion- and
sedimentation-control training and education
activities in conjunction with the
development community.
NRI H. Ensure that employees responsible for
monitoring and enforcing the City's Grading
Ordinance receive adequate training
regarding erosion- and sediment-control
practices.
NRII. Work with Shasta County and otherregional,
state, and federal agencies to reduce the
amount of toxic chemicals and other agents
or pollutants entering the surface water
system from agriculture, golf course, and
urban runoff.
NRI J. Encourage neighboringjurisdictions to adopt
and enforce consistent erosion- and
sediment-control measures.
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GOAL NRl
DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER
SUPPLIES FOR DOMESTIC AND FIRE-
SUPPRESSION PURPOSES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NR2A. Continue to evaluate options for increasing
the City's and other water providers' water
supplies, including, but not limited to,
acquiring additional allocations from the
Sacramento River, development of additional
wells, and enhancement of water-storage and
treatment facilities.
NR2B. Encourage water-conservation practices
including, but not limited to, use of:
. A tiered pricing system for water which
is tied to the amount consumed by a
household or business.
. Native plants or other plants with low
water requirements in public and private
development projects.
. Drip irrigation systems.
. "Gray water" for landscape irrigation if
approved by Shasta County.
NR2C. Utilize water-reclamation projects in
landscape and agricultural uses if approved
by the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board and State Department of
Health Services.
NR2D. Support efforts to limit exportation of
surface water to other areas of the state and
to protect local water rights.
GOAL NR3
PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE QUANTITY AND
QUALITY OF GROUNDWATER RESOURCES
WITHIN THE PLANNING AREA.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NR3A. Provide maximum groundwater-recharge
opportunities by maintaining the natural
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condition of waterways and floodplains to
the extent feasible, given flood-control
requirements.
NR3B. Comply with the Regional Water Quality
Control Board's regulations and standards to
maintain and improve groundwater quality in
the Planning Area.
NR3C. Support the preparation of a groundwater
management plan for the Redding
Groundwater Basin that will address long-
term sustainability of the resource.
NR3D. Support efforts to prevent exportation of
groundwater to other areas ofthe state and to
retain local control over the resource.
NR3E. Work with appropriate state, federal, and
local agencies to protect, improve, and
enhance groundwater quality in the region.
GOALNR4
PREVENT AND REMEDY SURF ACE-W A TER,
GROUNDWATER,AND SOIL CONTAMINATION.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NR4A. Discourage the establishment of any new
septic systems, except in areas where
residential densities are low (1-5 acres per
unit and larger) and soils are suitable for
septic system use.
NR4B. Continue to accept, recycle, and/or properly
dispose of household hazardous waste
through ongoing operation of the City's
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Program.
NR4C. Work with appropriate local, state, and
federal agencies to ensure that those
responsible for soil, surface-water, and/or
groundwater contamination are required to
initiate, monitor, and complete full
remediation activities.
NR4D. Work with Shasta County and other
appropriate agencies to educate the public
and business owners regarding proper
handling and disposal of hazardous materials
and household hazardous waste.
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Establish and enforce penalties for illegal
dumping of both hazardous and
nonhazardous materials.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Unlike many urban areas, the Redding Planning Area
contains a variety of biological and wildlife resources.
Generalized habitat mapping of the Planning Area has
been completed through the use of three different
processes: Satellite Imagery Mapping, Riparian
Mapping, and Vernal Pool Complex Mapping.
Methodology for both the Riparian and Vernal Pool
Complex mapping efforts involved the use of infrared
aerial photos and field surveys. Although this data
should not be considered site-specific, it does provide
a reasonably accurate composite of basic habitat types
and their general distribution throughout the Planning
Area.
Major habitat types or communities within the
Planning Area include:
. Woodland (Blue Oak-Grey/Digger Pine).
. Annual Grasslands.
. Mixed Chaparral.
. Riparian.
. Aquatic.
. Vernal Pools.
. Wetlands.
. Irrigated Agriculture and Urban Vegetation.
For purposes of this General Plan, the following habitat
types are considered sensitive and require special
consideration when developing within or in proximity
of them: riparian, vernal pools, aquatic, and wetlands.
These habitats support a variety of both plant and
animal species, some of which are classified as special
status species. Special-status species include:
. Species that are listed or proposed for listing as
Threatened or Endangered under the State or
Federal Endangered Species Acts.
. Species that meet the definition of rare, unique, or
endangered under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
. Species listed as "Species of Special Concern" by
the California Department of Fish and Game
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Potential impacts to sensitive habitats and/or special-
status species must be mitigated in accordance with the
requirements ofthe California Environmental Quality
Act.
Because the potential for finding special-status species
is particularly high in vernal pools and vernal pool
complexes, Figure 3-1 shows the approximate locations
of known vernal pool resources. These resources are
located within the Stillwater Creek and Clover Creek
basins. Note that this figure is not intended to
represent the locations of all vernal pools within the
Planning Area. Proper field documentation by a
qualified biologist or botanist must be provided with all
development proposals located in areas considered to
have a high probability of containing vernal pools.
GOAL NRS
PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE SIGNIFICANT
HABIT A TS, PLANTS, AND WILDLIFE THA T EXIST
IN THE PLANNING AREA.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NR5A. Minimize the disruption of sensitive habitat
caused by new development by encouraging
innovative design and site planning and
establishing performance standards for
habitat protection.
NR5B. Work to preserve and enhance fisheries in
the Sacramento River and those streams or
stream segments identified on Figure 3-2.
NRSC. Maintain and update data and information
regarding areas of significant biological
value within the Planning Area to:
. Provide critical information to the
community.
. Facilitate resource conservation.
. Facilitate appropriate management of
development activities.
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GOALNR6
PROTECT "SPECIAL STATUS" PLANT AND
ANIMAL SPECIES; PRESERVE AND PROTECT
CREEK CORRIDORS, RIPARIAN AREAS, VERNAL
POOLS, AND WETLANDS.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NR6A. Preserve watercourses, vernal pools, riparian
habitat, and wetlands in their natural state to
the extent feasible. Fully mitigate
unavoidable adverse impacts such as wetland
filling or disturbance.
NR6B. Provide adequate buffering of sensitive
habitats whenever necessary. Buffer size
should be based upon the type of habitat as
well as its size and habitat value.
NR6C. Ensure that uses allowed within npanan
corridors:
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Minimize the creation of erosion,
sedimentation, and increased runoff.
Emphasize retention and enhancement of
natural riparian vegetation.
Provide for unimpaired passage of fish
and wildlife.
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Avoid activities or development of new
features that result in disturbance or
dispersal of wildlife.
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Avoid channelization.
. A void substantial interference with
surface and subsurface flows.
. Incorporate natural vegetation buffers.
NR6D. Continue to require new development to
provide minimum river and creek-corridor
development setbacks (buffer areas) in
accordance with Figure 3-3 and Zoning Code
Chapter 18.48. These setbacks may be
modified based on project/resource-specific
circumstances and appropriate mitigation.
These buffer areas should be dedicated or a
permanent conservation easement granted to
the City as a condition of development
approval.
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NR6E. Strive to conserve all "special-status species"
within the Planning Area. Ensure
implementation of statutory protection for
these species.
NR6F. Support public and private efforts to
establish habitat mitigation banks, habitat
conservation plans, conservation easements,
and other mechanisms that serve to protect
sensitive habitats and species.
NR6G. Ensure implementation of policies and
regulations for protection of those wildlife
species having statutory protection under
local, state, and/or federal laws.
GOAL NR7
RECOGNIZE THE AESTHETIC AND BIOLOGICAL
VALUES OF OAK WOODLANDS AND OTHER
NATURAL VEGETATION.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NR 7 A. Promote existing native oaks, especially
valley oaks, by establishing standards for the
design of development projects. The
preservation of stands of trees within
developments is preferred over preservation
of individual trees, with the exception of
special-status species and heritage trees.
NR 7B. IdentifY and establish appropriate "tree
mitigation areas" to be used for the planting
of native trees in concert with development
project mitigation.
GOAL NR8
RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT HABITAT LINKAGES
AND MIGRATORY CORRIDORS.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NR8A. Maintain, where possible, the habitat
linkages/wildlife corridors and sensitive
habitats that are created by the open-space
("Greenway") network established by this
General Plan. Require development in areas
depicted as "Greenway" on the General Plan
Diagram to consider corridor impacts and,
where necessary, provide alternate usable
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links between habitat types or areas and/or
provide alternate development plans that
avoid the open-space network and sensitive
habitats.
NR8B. Maintain and preserve other natural habitat
linkages and wildlife corridors in the City
where feasible. Discourage development
impacts to these linkages and corridors and
fully mitigate associated unavoidable
adverse impacts.
GOAL NR9
PROMOTE AND FACILITATE HABITAT
PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND
ENHANCEMENT.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NR9A. Encourage the acquisition, preservation,
restoration, and enhancement of native
vegetation with a focus on wetlands and
riparian habitat that will improve the
biological value and integrity of the City's
natural resources. Encourage native
landscape in unvegetated, manmade areas,
such as along streets and in abandoned lots.
NR9B. Encourage education and community
involvement in the protection and
enhancement ofIocal biological resources.
OPEN SPACE
In addition to protecting life and property, open-space
areas are essential to the health and livability of a
community. Open space may consist of developed and
undeveloped parklands (see Recreation Element).
Open-space lands also include natural areas, either.
public or private, that have been set aside in perpetuity
for their ecological, visual, or safety-related aspects.
Redding is fortunate to have an extensive open-space
network. The heart of this network is the Sacramento
River. Into the river flows numerous tributary streams
that, for the most part, originate in steep terrain to the
west and north of the city. Policies of this and past
General Plans have set aside these slope and stream-
side areas from development. Together, they represent
many square miles of open space. These lands are
depicted on the General Plan Diagram as "Greenway"
and are subject to the development constraints
proposed by this Plan.
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While open space is valuable in and of itself,
connectivity and public accessibility enhance this value
appreciably. Policies contained in the Community
Development and Design Element address the need to
provide public access to these open-space corridors.
The Recreation Element addresses the development of
a comprehensive trail system largely utilizing creek
corridors.
As discussed in detail within the Health and Safety
Element, the Redding Planning Area contains several
natural features which are considered hazardous for
development. These include natural areas containing
excessive slopes (greater than 20 percent) and areas
within the I OO-year floodplain of the Sacramento River
or its tributaries. In the interest of public safety and to
reduce the potential for loss of life or property damage
from wildland fires or floods, it is essential that
development restrictions be applied within these hazard
areas.
GOAL NRlO
PRESERVE AREAS CONTAINING EXCESSIVE
SLOPES OR lOO-YEAR FLOODPLAINS AS OPEN
SPACE TO PREVENT LOSS OF LIFE AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND TO PROVIDE
VALUABLE HABITAT AND RECREATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NRIOA. Require as a condition of development
approval public dedication of flood-prone
lands adjacent to the Sacramento River and
those tributary streams identified on Figure
3-3. Exceptions to this policy may be made
based on: (I) the provisions of any adopted
specific plan or (2) approval by the City in
consideration of special circumstances
unique to a flood-prone area where the
extent of flooding is largely dictated by
inadequate drainage improvements, where an
entire parcel is constrained by floodplain,
and/or where the flooding occurs within a
developed area.
NRIOB. Preserve land publicly dedicated under
Policy NRIOA as open space. Development
in these areas, except as required to provide
public facilities, such as roads, utilities, and
trails, will be restricted to passive,
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low-impact uses that minimize removal of
existing vegetation and maintain or increase
the existing habitat value, while providing
adequate protection from wildland fires.
NRlOC. Require, as a condition of development
approval, that private open-space easements
be established for significant areas of
nondeveloped lands that exceed a slope of
20 percent. Use public dedications and/or
trail easements when necessary to connect
these areas to existing or proposed public
open space.
GOAL NRll
PROMOTE THE PRESERV A nON AND
APPROPRIATE PUBLIC USE OF KEY OPEN-SPACE
LANDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NRIIA. Continue to use the Parks, Trails, and Open
Space Master Plan to implement various
policies of this General Plan that address the:
. Framework for open-space lands.
. Role of public and private open-space lands.
. Preservation of important ecological areas.
. Acquisition and management of public open-
space land.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORIC, AND CULTURAL
RESOURCES
Due to the presence of the Sacramento River and its
numerous tributary creeks, the Redding Planning Area
has a relatively high potential for cultural resources.
The river, creeks, and old river terraces are prime
locations for cultural resource sites, both prehistoric
and historic. Through records kept at the Northeast
Information Center at California State University,
Chico, 213 prehistoric sites have been located and
documented. Two archaeological sites have been listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. Many
more sites are likely to exist and could be susceptible
to inadvertent destruction during construction and
development activities if precautions are not
implemented.
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Redding also has numerous historic structures dating
from the late Victorian period and good examples of
architecture dating from the 1920s to the 1940s,
including Art Deco and Works Progress Administration
(WP A)-period buildings. Only four of the City's
historic structures (Old City Hall-l313 Market Street;
Pine Street School-1l35 Pine Street; the Frisbie
House---l 246 East Street; and the Cascade Theatre -
1725 Market Street) have been listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. However, many more of
the City's historic structures would likely qualify for
nomination to the National Register, or other state and
local registers, either as individual structures or as
historic districts.
GOALNR12
PROTECT AND ENHANCE HISTORICAL
AND CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES
WITijIN THE PLANNING AREA.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NRI2A. Ensure protection of prehistoric, cultural,
and archaeological resources during the
development process.
NRI2B. Refer development proposals that may
adversely affect archaeological sites to the
California Archaeological Inventory,
Northeast Information Center, at Chico State
University.
NRI2C. Encourage public and private efforts to
identify, preserve, protect, and/or restore
historic buildings, structures, landmarks, and
important cultural resources.
NRI2D. The City shall not knowingly approve any
public or private project that may adversely
affect an archaeological site without first
consulting the Archaeological Inventory,
Northeast Information Center, conducting a
site evaluation as may be indicated, and
attempting to mitigate any adverse impacts
according to the recommendations of a
qualified archaeologist. City implementation
of this policy shall be guided by
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MINERAL RESOURCES
Mineral deposits within the Planning Area consist of
copper, gold, tungsten, and gravel. In addition, the area
around the Redding Municipal Airport contains gas-
bearing strata. The westerly portion of the Planning
Area has been mined in the past for placer and lode
gold, tungsten, and copper. Most previous mining
efforts did not prove to be economically viable.
However, this is likely to change in the future as the
value of precious metals continues to increase. Gravel-
bearing deposits exist along the Sacramento River,
Clear Creek, Olney Creek, Chum Creek, and Stillwater
Creek.
In 1997, the California Department of Conservation,
Division of Mines and Geology (DMG) published a
DMG Open File Report 97-03 entitled, Mineral Land
Classification of Alluvial Sand and Gravel, Crushed
Stone, Volcanic Cinders, Limestone, and Diatomite
Within Shasta County, California. The primary
purpose of the report is to identify the known or
inferred mineral potential oflands within the county to
ensure that the mineral potential of land is recognized
by local government decision makers and considered
before land use decisions are made that could preclude
future mining. The report also contains 50-year
projections for population and per capita consumption
of aggregate and a comparison between the estimated
50-year aggregate demand and current reserves.
The findings of the report indicate that current known
concrete-grade alluvial aggregate reserves within
Shasta County are calculated to be approximately
30.3 million tons. Based on a historic aggregate
consumption rate of 8.0 tons per person per year, the
report estimates that current known reserves are likely
to be depleted within 17 years. This information
highlights the importance of protecting both known and
inferred deposits from encroachment by potentially
incompatible land uses.
Land classifications utilized in the referenced DMG
report are presented in the form of Mineral Resource
Zones (MRZs). Each zone type relates to the degree of
knowledge about a mineral resource occurrence and the
economic characteristics of the deposits. Areas of
identified mineral-resource significance, either
demonstrated/measured or inferred, are classified as
MRZ-2a or MRZ-2b.
Although most areas along the Sacramento River are
classified as MRZ-2a or 2b in the 1997 DMG Report,
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the presence of existing incompatible development will
preclude mineral-extraction activities in those
locations. Conversely, areas classified as MRZ-2a and
2b, where mineral-extraction activities are considered
feasible, have been designated with a "Critical Mineral
Resources Overlay" on the General Plan Diagram.
GOALNR13
ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF
MINERAL RESOURCES TO MEET LONG-TERM
REGIONAL NEEDS.
PROTECT CRITICAL MINERAL-RESOURCE
AREAS FROM ENCROACHMENT BY
INCOMPATIBLE LAND USES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NRI3A. Focus mineral resource-protection efforts in
areas identified with a "Critical Mineral
Resource Overlay" on the General Plan
Diagram. Remove the "Critical Mineral
Resource Overlay" when the mineral
resource is exhausted and reclamation
completed.
NRI3B. Maintain current information regarding the
status and location of mineral deposits
within the Planning Area.
NRI3C. Prohibit incompatible development in or
near areas designated "Critical Mineral
Resource Overlay." Residential uses within
overlay areas should be limited to
1.0 dwelling unit per 40 acres.
NRI3D. Require a use permitto establish new mining
operations. The use permit shall contain
conditions necessary to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare; to minimize
impacts on adjacent land uses; and to
mitigate other potential adverse
environmental impacts.
NRI3E. Outside Critical Mineral Resource Overlay
areas (but within areas classified as Mineral
Resource Zones MRZ2a and/or MRZ2b by
the State Division of Mines and Geology),
mining may be permitted in the in-stream,
floodplain, or gravel-bar areas of a river or
creek provided removal of sand and gravel
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I. Conducted during a declared civil or
hazardous material emergency or natural
disaster to relieve or correct potential
hazards to the public health, safety, or
welfare caused by such emergency or
disaster.
2. For removal of dredger tailings for
reclamation purposes only.
3. To protect a public structure, such as a
bridge, when it is determined to be necessary
by the public entity responsible for said
structure.
4. To remove a buildup of sand and gravel to
maintain the channel capacity to prevent
flooding.
For Items 2, 3, and 4 above, the use permit
and reclamation plan for mining of said areas
shall be based on a stream-management
program, prepared by qualified professionals
in appropriate disciplines, which includes
data and analysis to show that:
There will be no significant adverse
impact on in-stream habitat; riparian
habitat; wetlands; or rare, threatened,
or endangered species of fish, wildlife,
or plants.
. There will be no significant adverse
impact on existing structures, including
bridges or levees.
. There will be no significant increase in
bank erosion, deposition, or flooding.
. There will be no significant adverse
impacts to surrounding properties,
including, but not limited to, noise,
visual impacts, dust, and similar
impacts.
ENERGY RESOURCES AND CONSERV A nON
Electricity within the City limits is provided by the
City of Redding through its transmission and
distribution system. Natural gas-and electric service
within the remainder of the Planning Area-is
provided by Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E). The City's goal is to provide electric service
to both residents and businesses at the lowest possible
rates, while maintaining system reliability in an
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environmentally responsible manner. System planning
and needed facilities are addressed in the Public
Facilities and Services Element. However, there is also
a need to encourage conservation and the use of
alternative forms of energy, such as solar, to ensure
that energy resources are utilized responsibly and long-
term demands can be met. A similar emphasis on
conservation should be promoted for all nonrenewable
energy sources.
Another important energy-conservation strategy is to
actively pursue the benefits obtained from resource-
recovery and recycling programs. It is well-
documented that in most instances, the reuse of
materials utilizes less energy (and resources) than
producing products from raw materials.
GOALNR14
REDUCE CONSUMPTION OF NON RENEW ABLE
ENERGY SOURCES AND SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION OF NEW
ENERGY SOURCES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NRI4A. Provide an electric-usage analysis and
efficiency recommendations for those
customers who request the service.
NRI4B. Encourage electric utility customers to alter
their consumption of electric power to
reduce the City's overall and peak electric
load.
NRI4C. Explore the commercial viability of
extracting natural gas resources within the
vicinity of the Redding Municipal Airport.
NRI4D. Continue current source-reduction,
recycling, and composting programs that are
contained in the joint County of Shasta, City
of Redding, and City of Anderson Source
Reduction and Recycling Element. (This
element is not a part of this General Plan.)
NRI4E. Encourage design that takes advantage of
solar orientation and access.
AGRICULTURAL LANDS
The source of information on soils within the Planning
Area used for this General Plan is limited to the soil
maps prepared by the Natural Resource Conservation
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Service (NRCS) and the California Department of
Conservation (CDe) Important Farmland Series
Mapping and Monitoring Program.
The NRCS classification system organizes soils into
eight major capability classes designated by Roman
numerals I through VIII. Class I and II soils are
considered "prime" and have the fewest limitations in
terms of range of use. The other soil classifications
have progressively greater natural limitations.
The CDC Important Farmland Series Mapping and
Monitoring Program designates important farmlands in
California based on NRCS soil surveys and available
land use data. This system is also classified into eight
categories, including Prime Farmland, Farmland of
Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland, Farmland of
Local Importance, Grazing Land, Urban Land, Other
Land, and Land Committed to Incompatible Uses.
Acreages associated with each CDC system category
and its percentage of the total acreage of the Planning
Area are summarized in Table 9- I in the General Plan
Background Report.
According to the referenced information, there are
approximately 5,019 acres of Prime Farmland within
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the Planning Area. These soils are depicted on
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GOAL NR15
PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF
AGRICULTURE IN AREAS SUITED FOR
AGRICULTURAL USE.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
NRI5A. Protect existing prime agricultural soils
outside the primary and secondary growth
areas and freeway interchange areas with lot
sizes (five acres and larger) capable of
supporting agricultural operations.
NRI5B. Discourage the cancellation of Williamson
Act contracts until it is demonstrated that the
lands with such contracts will be needed for
urban development in the immediate future.
NRI5C. Establish performance criteria to minimize
impacts of urban development near existing
income-producing agricultural lands on
agricultural practices and reduce conflicts
between urban and agricultural uses.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND CONTENT
Safety hazards can occur as either a result of the
actions of nature or works of man. The intent of the
Health and Safety Element is to document potential
hazards that must be considered when planning the
location, type, and density of development throughout
the Planning Area. A major objective is to reduce loss
of life, injuries, and property damage which could
result from a range of both natural and manmade
hazards.
Background data and information for this element are
contained within Chapter 10 of the City of Redding
General Plan Background Report.
Specific topics addressed within the Policy Document
include:
. Seismic and Geologic Hazards.
. Flood Hazards.
. Dam Failure Inundation.
. Urban and Wildland Fire Hazards.
. Crime Prevention.
. Airport-Related Hazards.
. Emergency Response.
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Critical, Sensitive, and High-Occupancy
Facilities.
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Evacuation Routes.
AUTHORITY
Pursuant to Govermnent Code Section 65302(g), a
general plan is required to include:
A Safety Elementfor the protection of the
community from any unreasonable risks
associated with the effects of seismically
induced swface rupture, ground-shaking.
ground failure, tsunami, seiche, and dam
failure; slope instability leading to
mudslides and landslides; subsidence and
other geologic hazards known to the
legislative body; flooding; and wildland
and urban fires. It shall also address
evacuation routes, peak-load, water-
supply requirements, and minimum road
widths and clearances around structures
as those items relate to identified fire and
geologic hazards.
Assembly Bill 162 (adopted in 2007) amended certain
sections of the Govermnent Code pertaining to land use
planning. As relates to the Health and Safety Element,
Section 65302(I) requires the Element to identify
information regarding flood hazards that is available
from a variety of sources.
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GOALS AND POLICIES
SEISMIC AND GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
Most of the background information concerning
seismic safety within the Planning Area has been
derived from a detailed report entitled Seismic
Hazards Assessment for the City of Redding,
California, prepared by Woodward-Clyde Federal
Services in 1995. That report notes that there are
several faults located in the Redding region and
suggests that there are no "active" faults within
30 miles ofthe City. However, since its publication,
the Redding area has had numerous earthquake events,
with the strongest reported at a magnitude 3.5. Little
is known about the fault responsible for these events,
except that it is located approximately five miles
northwest of Redding at a depth of 15.7 miles.
To date, the largest historical earthquake observed in
the Redding region was the 1940 magnitude 5.7 Chico
event. However, geologic and geophysical evidence
cannot preclude the possibility of a larger earthquake.
The Woodward-Clyde study reports that the largest
potential earthquake which may affect Redding is a
magnitude 7 event.
Of the various seismic hazards that could impact the
Planning Area, ground-shaking and liquefaction
(transformation of water-saturated granular soils to a
liquid state during ground-shaking) are the most
significant. Areas with the highest potential for
liquefaction are located along the Sacramento River
and its tributaries. Sites with low liquefaction
potential are generally located in the gently sloping
areas between the river and the foothills. Sites within
the foothills are considered to have no liquefaction
potential. Figures 4-1 and 4-2 identify areas prone to
ground-shaking and liquefaction, respectively.
Seismically triggered landslides are possible within
the westernmost part of the Planning Area. Other
types of ground failure, including expansive soils
(those that swell when wet and shrink as they dry) and
subsidence (gradual settling or sinking of an area with
little or no horizontal motion), are not considered to
pose a significant hazard within the Planning Area.
Information contained within Chapter 9 of the City of
Redding General Plan Background Report indicates
that approximately 11,000 acres within the Planning
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Area contain erosive soils (soils with the greatest
potential for erosion, particularly when disturbed by
construction or vegetation removal). These soils are
typically found on slopes exceeding IS percent.
Seiches (earthquake-generated waves within a lake,
reservoir, or bay) could potentially be generated in
both Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake due to very
strong ground-shaking. The effects of such seiches
would depend on the local conditions at the time. If
either reservoir were filled to capacity, there could be
some amount of overspill, most likely by way of the
dam spillways rather than by overtopping the dams
themselves. It would require a seiche of over 65 feet
in height to overtop Shasta Dam, even ifthe reservoir
were filled to capacity. In the case of Lake Shasta, it
is anticipated that Keswick Dam would regulate the
excess flow into the Sacramento River, thereby
minimizing any inundation hazard.
Redding is distant enough from the three active
Cascade volcanoes in the region (Lassen Peak, Mount
Shasta, and Medicine Lake Volcano) that it is unlikely
that the Planning Area would be significantly affected
by a volcanic eruption. In the case of an eruption of
Mount Shasta, volcanic ash may fall into the northern
part of the Planning Area, and minor seiches could be
generated in Lake Shasta by debris flows into the arms
ofthe lake where its tributaries enter.
GOAL HSl
MINIMIZE THE LOSS OF LIFE, INJURY, AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE TO SEISMIC AND
GEOLOGIC HAZARDS.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
HSIA.
Continue to require that new structures
and alterations to existing structures
comply with the seismic safety
requirements of the Uniform Building
Code (UBC); adopt updated provisions of
the UBC related to seismic safety as they
become available.
HSIB.
Require liquefaction mitigation plans for
proposed developments, including
necessary infrastructure in areas
determined to have a "high" liquefaction
potential.
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HSIC.
Require determination of the landslide,
slope-instability, and erosion potential of
proposed development sites located in
potential hazard areas. Utilize building
setbacks, grading techniques, or
appropriate measures when constructing
in or near unstable areas.
FLOOD HAZARDS
The Redding Planning Area is traversed by the
Sacramento River and a number of streams that are
tributary to the river system, each of which has the
potential to damage property and/or result in loss of
life from flooding. Mapping of areas prone to
flooding is critical for a community to protect its
citizens and property from disastrous flood events.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) is responsible for mapping flood-prone areas
under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
FEMA uses a 100-year storm as the basis for its flood
determinations and calculates probable inundation
profiles for major drainages based on existing land
uses in each drainage. These profiles are projected
onto existing topography in each basin. Most of the
flooding information provided by FEMA through its
"Flood Insurance Rate Maps" (FIRM) used 1985 land
use data for the majority of the area's drainage basins.
Since that time, several updates have been adopted to
reflect more detailed studies. This map series is
available via large paper copies, as well as in digital
format from FEMA.
In 1993, the City undertook a comprehensive study of
all major drainage basins in the City. This study,
known as the Citywide Master Storm Drain Study
(prepared by Montgomery-Watson), was done to
ascertain the effects that post-1985 development has
had on flood levels and was independent of the studies
prepared by FEMA. In most instances, it was
determined that flood elevations would be higher than
those provided by FEMA, due in large measure to
increased urbanization in the area's watersheds and
what the City considered to be more accurate
information on storm duration and intensity used in
the Montgomery-Watson study. As with the FIRM
maps, Montgomery-Watson mapping is also updated
to reflect the best information available. A composite
ofthese two mapping efforts is depicted in Figure 4-3
and the detailed maps are available for review at the
City of Redding's Development Services Department.
It should be noted that these maps were prepared using
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best available topographic data. The actual limits of
flooding cannot be determined without additional
elevation data provided for specific properties.
As discussed in detail below, the City uses a
combination of these two maps to establish the
"regulatory floodplain" for purposes of complying
with NFIP requirements. However, the State of
California also provides floodplain mapping. The
most recent efforts are intended to implement Senate
Bill 5, which requires additional efforts to assist
communities and individuals in assessing flooding
risks. This additional mapping includes the following
products:
Department of Water Resources (DWR) "Best
Available Maps" depict the 100- and 200-year
composite floodplains located within the
Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley watershed.
This mapping includes the Redding area and is
based on the best available information
available to DWR as required by Senate Bill 5.
As pertains to Redding, the maps are not of
sufficient scale, detail, or accuracy to be used
for regulatory floodplain-delineation purposes
but, nevertheless, provide an "order of
magnitude" depiction of what the 200-year
floodplain may encompass.
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DWR "Awareness Floodplain Maps" depict the
100-year flood hazard areas using approximate
assessment procedures. As with the "Best
Available Maps," these maps do not have
sufficient detail to be used for regulatory
purposes. However, as pertains to Redding, the
depicted 100-year floodplain appears to be
largely consistent with the FIRM maps
discussed above.
Designated floodway maps for Clear Creek and
the Sacramento River, which are available from
the Central Valley Flood Protection Board.
The state is also undertaking additional mapping
efforts in response to Senate Bill 5 and Assembly Bill
162. This includes floodplain areas protected by
Central Valley State-Federal Project Levees (Levee
Flood Protection Zone (LFPZ) maps), as well as DWR
Central Valley Floodplain Evaluation and Delineation
(CVFED) maps. The former does not pertain to
Redding, since there are no "project" levees located in
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Redding. As of January 1,2009, the CVED maps had
yet to be produced by the state.
The discussion of "Dam Failure Inundation" that
follows under Goal HS2 also includes maps that
depict flood-prone areas in the unlikely event that
these structures fail (Figures 4-5 and 4-6).
The City has adopted regulations in Chapter 18.51
(Floodplain Overlay District) governing development
within, and adjacent to, the numerous floodplains in
the City. They have been approved by FEMA and are
incorporated herein by reference. These regulations
define the 100-year floodplain as the most restrictive
of either the aforementioned Montgomery-Watson
Study or the FIRM. The regulations apply to all new
development, both public and private. As a result, not
only are residential and commerciallindustrial
developments protected, but essential public facilities,
such as fire stations, emergency shelters, hospitals,
emergency command centers, and communication
facilities are similarly protected.
Various levels of protection within and along
waterways are established by the Floodplain Overlay
District. These include:
I. Generally prohibiting development within the
floodway.
2. Allowing only limited use and development
within the flood fringe.
3. Requiring proposed development projects to
provide an appropriate hydrologic analysis
demonstrating that the project will not result in
impacts to upstream and downstream properties
and that structures will either be elevated above
the base flood elevation or be flood-proofed in
accordance with federal regulations.
4. Regulating uses and development on properties
contiguous to the flood fringe and outside the
floodplain which do not meet minimum
protection standards.
5. Reviewing proposed development located in
designated scenic corridors.
6. Reviewing all development permits to
determine that the requirements of the Overlay
District are satisfied.
7. Reviewing all development permits to
determine if the site is reasonably safe from
flooding.
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The level of the City's commitment to flood protection
is evidenced by its participation in both the NFIP and
the Community Rating System (CRS). In
acknowledgment of Redding's regulatory efforts to
protect citizens and property from flooding, Redding
enjoys a "Class 6" rating, which has been achieved by
only the top 8 percent of communities that participate
in the program. This program allows the City to work
closely with public agencies with responsibility for
flood protection, such as the DWR and FEMA. A
local "flood protection district," or similar entity, has
not been formed within the Redding urban area.
In summary, City Council policies and the regulations
of the City's Floodplain Overlay District (which are
incorporated herein by reference) require that:
. Stormwater detention/retention facilities be
incorporated into projects where necessary to
ensure that flood elevations do not increase as a
result of development.
Uses in floodway and flood-fringe areas that
will result in an increase in the floodplain
elevation sufficient to impact other properties
be restricted.
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. Residential construction (including substantial
improvements to existing structures) be elevated
at least one foot above the base flood elevation.
. Nonresidential construction (including
substantial improvements to existing structures)
be elevated a minimum of one foot above the
base flood elevation or be floodproofed in
accordance with federal regulations and
guidelines.
. New and replacement water supply and sanitary
sewage systems be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of floodwaters.
Given the above policies and regulations, new
development will be restricted within the 100-year
floodplain. New development adjacent to the
floodplain will be elevatedlfloodproofed as
appropriate. While limited encroachments into the
floodplain may be approved, this will only be done
where there is no risk to the developing or abutting
properties.
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GOAL HS2
PROTECT THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF
RESIDENTS AND VISITORS FROM FLOOD
HAZARDS.
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Policies to achieve this goal are to:
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HS2D.
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HS2F.
HS2G.
HS2H.
Continue to participate in the National
Flood Insurance Program to ensure the
availability of federally sponsored
floodplain insurance for City residents.
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Continue efforts to reduce flood
insurance premiums for City residents by
restricting floodplain development and
participating in the Community Rating
Service Program.
Make maps available showing updated
flood projections from a IOO-year storm
event.
Design both new development and
redevelopment projects to minimize
hazards associated with flooding.
Strictly limit development in areas
subject to flooding from a 1 OO-year storm
event. Allow minor encroachments into
floodplains only if it can be demonstrated
that such encroachments will not impact
other properties or significantly
contribute to a cumulative effect of other
encroachments.
Continue to utilize the Storm Drain
Utility and Storm Drainage Construction
Tax, or similar measures, as funding
mechanisms for necessary drainage
improvements throughout the City.
Establish a regional stormwater detention
system at appropriate locations in area
watersheds in cooperation with adjacent
jurisdictions. Stormwater basins should
be designed to allow passive or active
recreational uses. Consider establishing
basins within those areas depicted in
Figure 4-4.
Require new development to demonstrate
that existing and/or planned (on- or off-
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accommodate project storm runoff and to
prevent off-site increase in peak runoff
rates and flood elevations.
HS2L
Locate essential public facilities, such as
hospitals, emergency shelters, emergency
command centers, fire stations, and
similar facilities outside of flood-hazard
areas.
DAM FAILURE INUNDATION
The Planning Area's position downstream from two
major dams (Shasta and Whiskeytown) places it in an
unusual category of flood risk. According to 1994
modeling studies conducted by the United States
Bureau of Reclamation, significant failure of Shasta
Dam would have a catastrophic effect on low-lying
areas within the southern half of the Planning Area.
Significant failure of Whiskeytown Dam would also
be extremely damaging to low-lying areas within the
southern third of the Planning Area. The anticipated
inundation resulting from the unlikely failure of
Shasta Dam is shown on Figure 4-5. Similar
information relating to Whiskey town Dam is shown
on Figure 4-6.
GOAL HS3
MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR
CATASTROPHIC IMPACTS AS A RESULT OF
REGIONAL DAM FAILURES.
Policy to achieve this goal is to:
HS3A. Ensure that the City's Disaster Response
Plan includes procedures to address
potential flooding created by uncontrolled
releases from Shasta and Whiskeytown
Dams and procedures for the efficient and
orderly notification and evacuation of
potential dam inundation areas.
URBAN AND WILDLAND FIRE HAZARDS
The Redding area is subject to both urban and
wildland fire hazards.
Many residential, commercial, and industrial
structures within the City are subject to fire hazards
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related to electrical shorts, industrial accidents, arson,
or simple carelessness. These risks are generally
greatest in older structures constructed before strong
building, zoning, and fire codes were enacted.
Wildland fire hazards also exist within tbe numerous
gulches and heavily wooded slopes found in the
Planning Area. Areas of particular concern are those
where wildland features and urban development
interface. The presence of urban uses adjacent to
wildlands increases the potential for wildland fires and
property damage or injury. These interfaces also
allow fires to spread more rapidly to other urban and
rural areas. Portions of the Planning Area designated
by the State of California with the highest wildland
fire potential are shown on Figure 4-7.
GOAL HS4
MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF LIFE,
INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM URBAN AND WILDLAND FIRES.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
HS4A. Maintain an Insurance Service Office (ISO)
rating of 3 or better.
HS4B. Require tbat all new development and
redevelopment meet state and local
standards for fire protection; encourage the
upgrade of existing structures to current
standards.
HS4C. Work with local water districts to ensure
tbat district systems are developed,
maintained, and monitored to provide
minimum fire-flow, rates, and peak-load
capacity for fire suppression.
HS4D. Require remote hillside developments to
maintain sufficient water supplies on-site,
when appropriate, to provide wildland fire
protection. Water supplies may be stored in
the form of ponds, storage tanks, or other
features acceptable to the Fire Marshal.
HS4E. Utilize appropriate techniques, such as
those illustrated in Figure 4-8, to reduce fire
damage in tbose areas with a high wildland
fire potential. The actual combination of
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these and/or other techniques required for
a particular project will be determined by
tbe Fire Marshal based on the level of
hazard involved.
HS4F. Construct emergency-vehicle access routes
to open-space areas at optimal locations
within developments.
HS4G. Develop a comprehensive vegetation-
management and weed-abatement program
for open-space areas, including those that
are located in existing subdivisions and in
new development areas.
HS4H. Consider establishing a program to
construct and maintain fire-access roads in
ravine areas considered to have a very high
fire danger to enhance the ability to
suppress wildland fires. These roads need
not be surfaced and may also function as
part ofthe City's trail system. Erosion and
impacts to native vegetation and natural
features shall be minimized.
HS4I. Amend subdivision regulations to ensure
that cul-de-sac lengths are generally no
greater than 600 feet and that sufficient
emergency-vehicle turnaround areas are
provided. Longer cul-de-sacs may be
considered if fire-protection measures, such
as residential fire sprinkler systems, are
incorporated to ensure the safety of
residents and emergency-response
personnel.
HS4J. Generally require each residential
development having 50 or more dwelling
units and each commercial development
employing 150 or more people to have at
least two connected points of public access
as may be determined necessary by the Fire
Marshal.
HS4K. Maintain and augment mutual and
automatic aid agreements with the
California Department of Forestry (CDF)
and Shasta County.
HS4L. Continue to promote fire prevention
through education and public-awareness
programs.
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CRIME PREVENTION
Police officers are among the most visible
representatives of City government and largely
influence the public's attitude toward the quality of
City services. They are responsible for maintaining
the quality of life by protecting people and property,
promoting community order through crime prevention
and broad-based outreach and educational programs
geared to both children and adults, apprehending and
participating in the prosecution of criminals, and
regulating noncriminal activities such as traffic
control.
As the needs and dynamics within Redding change
over time, the Police Department must find innovative
ways to involve all sectors of the community in its
crime-prevention efforts. Community-oriented
policing, which emphasizes strong citizen
involvement, is the preferred approach for providing
law enforcement services. Ongoing development and
maintenance of partnerships between the Redding
Police Department and individual neighborhoods;
Neighborhood Watch groups; businesses; school
districts; churches; other City Departments; and
various local, state, and federal agencies will be
utilized to implement that approach. Opportunities to
improve efficiencies and the quality of service through
the use of improved technology and automation should
also be pursued.
This section focuses on the prevention of crime
through the use of proven programs, improved
technology, proper site planning, and project design.
GOAL HS5
PROVIDE A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT
FOR PEOPLE AND PROPERTY IN THE
COMMUNITY.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
HSSA. Maintain public confidence in the ability of
the Police Department to provide quality
police services by ensuring a customer-
based approach in providing services to the
community.
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HSSB. Continue a departmentwide expansion of
community-oriented policing services and
activities that are responsive to citizens'
needs.
HSSC. Continue to facilitate broad community
involvement in reducing crime-producing
factors within the City by:
. Actively working with other City
Departments to cooperatively address code
enforcement issues.
. Assisting neighborhoods in the civil
abatement process.
. Developing new Neighborhood Watch
groups and encouraging those groups to
participate in community revitalization
efforts.
. Expanding the Neighborhood Police Unit
Program.
. Expanding educational programs designed
to reinforce positive juvenile behavior.
. Establishing low-cost or no-cost clean-up
programs throughout the City.
HSSD. Coordinate law enforcement planning with
local, regional, state, and federal plans.
HSSE. Continue to maintain, train, and equip
special-response teams for extraordinary
emergency incidents.
GOAL HS6
REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR CRIMINAL
ACTIVITY AND VANDALISM THROUGH PROPER
SITE DESIGN AND LAND USE PLANNING.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
HS6A. Encourage innovative site planning and
design to deter criminal activity in new
development.
HS6B. Balance the need to provide safety features
with other community goals such as
developing a citywide trail system.
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AIRPORT-RELATED HAZARDS
There are two airports located within the Planning
Area. The Redding Municipal Airport, located in the
southeast portion of the City, is designated as a
certified airport for commercial airline operations.
Benton Airpark, located close to Downtown Redding
at Placer Street and Airpark Drive, is a general
aviation airport which provides commercial reliever
support to the Redding Municipal Airport. Safety
issues associated with airports are primarily concerned
with hazards related to flight and hazards related to
those on the ground within the vicinity of flight
operations.
Flight hazards may be:
. Physical (tall structures that could obstruct
airspace).
. Visual (glare caused by lights or other bright
objects).
. Electronic (uses that interfere with aircraft
instruments or communication systems).
Airport operations tend to increase with urban growth.
These circumstances elevate the potential for aircraft
accidents because a greater number of operations
begin to occur in the presence of increased
development within the Airport environs. However,
the increased risks and flight hazards listed above can
be reduced through a variety of planning methods,
including height restrictions, density restrictions, and
the avoidance of incompatible land uses.
GoAL HS7
MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR, AND DAMAGE
RESULTING FROM, AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS.
Policy to achieve this goal is to:
HS7 A. Prevent development that could endanger
the safety of air travelers and persons
residing or working in the Airport environs
by adhering to the land use policies
contained in the Comprehensive Land Use
Plans, Airport Approach Zone provisions of
the Municipal Code, and applicable Shasta
County Airport Land Use Commission
(ALUe) resolutions.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The administrative draft of the City's Disaster
Response Plan was published in May 1997. The plan
addresses Redding's planned response to extraordinary
emergency situations associated with natural disasters,
technological incidents, and nuclear defense
operations. It provides operational checks relating to
various emergency situations and identifies the overall
responsibilities of the organization and individual
departments for protecting life and property and
ensuring the well-being of the population.
Matrices within the plan identify the local agencies
and private organizations responsible for
accomplishing the activities assigned to each
functional branch and state and federal agencies that
have capabilities to support local operations. The
document also identifies circumstances that
. necessitate activation of the City's Emergency
Operations Center (EOC). The Incident Command
System is utilized for on-scene management of field
operations. This system provides a standardized
organizational structure and terminology/procedures
which can be applied in a variety of emergency
situations.
Event Specific Plans are included to address:
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Major Fire Emergency Response.
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Earthquake Emergency Response.
Shasta County has adopted a similar document and
acts as the lead agency for the Standard Emergency
Management System (SEMS). Local agencies, such
as the Cities of Redding, Anderson, and Shasta Lake
and various special districts, are identified as
participants within the system. The County's plan
addresses necessary coordination among the agencies
and establishes standard operating procedures.
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GoAL HS8
MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE CITY'S
EMERGENCY-RESPONSE CAPABILITIES AND
PREPAREDNESS.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
HS8A. Maintain and periodically update the City's
Disaster Response Plan.
HS8B. Encourage the involvement of local
hospitals, schools, major businesses,
utilities, the Red Cross, churches, and other
service providers in emergency-
preparedness planning and training.
HS8C. Review periodically, but not less than
annually, emergency-service equipment and
shelters to ensure that they are ready for
immediate operation in the event of an
emergency.
HS8D. Require that residences and businesses
maintain visible and clearly legible street
address numbers to shorten the response
time of emergency personnel.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Hazardous materials management includes the
identification of and proper transport, use, storage, and
disposal of hazardous materials. Hazardous materials
include liquids, solids, and gases which, by themselves
or when placed in contact with other materials, can
result in a threat to life, the environment, and/or
property.
The Shasta County Environmental Health Division is
the primary agency responsible for overseeing the
commercial use and storage of hazardous materials
within the Planning Area. In addition to use and
storage, hazardous materials are also transported
through the Planning Area by both rail and truck.
County roads and City streets are used to transport
locally generated wastes from the source to the
regional highway system.
The City's draft Disaster Response Plan (1997)
contains a Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Plan which is expected to replace the Hazardous
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Materials Incident Plan that was adopted by the City
in 1993. The purpose of the plan is to minimize
damage to human health, natural systems, and
property caused by the release of hazardous materials.
Local responsibilities are principally focused on
discovery, notification, evaluation, initiation of
immediate protective actions, and monitoring of
recovery operations. The Fire Department is
designated as the Incident Command (Ie) authority for
all hazardous materials spills and emergencies
occurring within the jurisdictional limits of the City,
excluding state and federal lands or property.
GoAL HS9
REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY,
PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DEGRADATION RESUL TING FROM THE USE,
TRANSPORT, DISPOSAL, AND
RELEASE/DISCHARGE OF HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
HS9A. Require new developments that produce,
store, utilize, or dispose of significant
amounts of hazardous materials or waste to
incorporate appropriate state-of-the-art
project designs and building materials to
protect employees and adjacent land uses.
HS9B. Continue operation of the City's Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
HS9C. Require that soils containing toxic or
hazardous substances be remediated to the
satisfaction of the agency having
jurisdiction prior to the granting of any
permits for new development.
HS9D. Promote the routing of vehicles carrying
potentially hazardous materials along
transportation corridors that reduce the risk
of exposure to the public and sensitive
environmental areas.
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HS9E. Implement the Hazardous Materials
Emergency Response component of the
City's Disaster Response Plan in the event
of a hazardous material spill, accident, or
release within Redding's corporate limits.
HS9F. Encourage the state to regularly monitor
and report on the types and amounts of
hazardous materials being transported
through the Planning Area on state
highways and Interstate 5.
HS9G. Encourage the State Department of Health
Services and the California Highway Patrol
to review permits for radioactive materials
on a regular basis and enforce public-safety
standards for the use of these materials
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including the placarding of transport
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CRITICAL, SENSITIVE, AND HIGH-OCCUPANCY
FACILITIES
"Critical facilities" are those whose continued
functioning is necessary to maintain public health and
safety following a disaster and those whose damage or
failure could pose hazards to life and property well
beyond their immediate vicinity. Examples include
police/fire command and equipment centers, hospitals,
emergency shelters, and utilities, including electricity,
natural gas, water, and sewage treatment.
"Sensitive facilities" include those used for the
manufacture, storage, or sale of hazardous materials
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as well as socially significant facilities, such as
schools; nursing homes; and housing for the elderly,
disabled, or mentally ill.
"High-occupancy facilities" are public or private
structures used for housing or the assembly of large
groups. Local examples would be the Redding
Convention Center and convention facilities
associated with hotel development.
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GOAL HSIO
ENSURE THE CONTINUED FUNCTIONING OF
ESSENTIAL CRITICAL, SENSITIVE, AND HIGH-
OCCUPANCY FACILITIES FOLLOWING A
DISASTER.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
HS lOA. Prevent the placement of new critical,
sensitive, or high-occupancy facilities
within high hazard areas; ensure adequate
street access.
HS I OB. Encourage owners of eXlstmg critical,
sensitive, and high-occupancy facilities
with significant seismic vulnerabilities to
upgrade, relocate, or phase out the facilities
as appropriate.
EVACUATION ROUTES
As described within the preceding sections of this
element, the Planning Area is subject to a variety of
potential hazards. Evacuations may be necessary from
time to time, and the routes utilized will often be
dependent upon the type, location, and extent of the
emergency. Although it is impossible to identify a set
of evacuation routes which will apply to all situations
Figures 4-9 and 4-10 identify those routes in, through:
and out of the City considered most suitable for mass
evacuations. This information should be used only as
a guide. Specific routes will be determined and
publicized on a case-by-case basis during actual
emergencies.
It is anticipated that the final version of the City's
DIsaster Response Plan will contain several proposed
evacuation routes correlated to specific events
including regional dam failures, slow-rise flooding:
earthquakes, and wildland fire. Adoption of the
D~saster Response Plan, will occur in conjunction
With adoption of the City's updated General Plan.
This document and its referenced evacuation routes
should be used for both disaster-preparedness training
and public-awareness programs.
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PLAN FOR THE ORDERLY EV ACUA TION OF
PEOPLE AND THEIR POSSESSIONS DURING
EMERGENCY AND/OR DISASTER SITUATIONS.
Policies to achieve this goal are to:
HS II A. Ensure that emergency personnel receive
adequate training in traffic-control and
evacuation procedures as required by the
City's Disaster Response Plan.
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HS II B. Publicize evacuation routes contained
within the City's Disaster Response Plan as
a general guide for improving the awareness
and preparedness of residents located in
high-hazard areas.
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