48 The replacement water main shall be 12 -inch ductile iron pipe and shall be placed in a 15 - foot PSE which shall extend generally along the north property line and include a 12 -inch stub to provide for future water service to the residential property to the north of the Project.
49. A separate water meter and water service for irrigation of landscape areas shall be required when a commercial project includes more than 1, 000 square feet of irrigated landscape. All utility and landscape plans shall depict the proposed location of the water meter and identify the total area of landscape proposed with the Project.
50. Service of natural gas to the Specific Plan Area will be in accordance with generally applicable PG& E policies and PUC regulations, as may be amended from time to time.
51. Communications services will be provided in accordance with generally applicable AT& T requirements and PUC regulations, as may be amended from time to time. 52 The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with the relocation or modification of existing utility facilities or structures necessitated by the construction of the Project or of improvements required as a condition of approval of this Project, including reimbursement of any costs to City of Redding Electric Utility (REU) for work performed to support the Project.
A. After the initial review of Project improvement plans by the Engineering Division, the developer shall consult with the REU for preparation of an electric -service plan. A copy of the electric -service plan, developed and approved by REU, shall be incorporated into the final improvement plans.
54 Electric -supply facilities shall be furnished and installed in accordance with the generally applicable Redding Electric Utility Service Policy Resolution in effect at the time the developer' s plan is approved by the City.
55. New utilities within the Specific Plan Area, including, but not limited to, electric, cable television, and phone, shall be installed underground.
56 The developer shall install streetlights on all public -street frontages as required by the Engineering Division in accordance with the generally applicable City Construction Standards, as may be amended from time to time. Streetlights shall be provided in accordance with the generally applicable Redding Electric Utility Construction Standards, as they may be amended from time to time.
Fire Protection Standards
57. All on-site driveways adjacent to a building shall have a minimum width of26 feet, unless a lesser width is approved by the Fire Marshal.
58. The minimum turning radii for all fire lanes determined by the Fire Marshal shall be 29.5 feet inside and 45 feet outside.
59. Street -side and on- site fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with the generally D- 81
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applicable requirements of California Fire Code, as may be amended from time to time.
Locations are to be approved by the Fire Marshal. Fire hydrants shall have a fire flow meeting the generally applicable requirements of the California Fire Code, as may be amended from time to time, plus meet the hourly demand for the Project Area. Blue reflective markers shall be placed in the street or parking lot in front ofthe fire hydrants.
CA. The burning of construction debris is prohibited. All such materials shall be disposed of by transporting to an acceptable landfill.
61. No combustible vertical construction will be allowed until serviceable fire hydrants and fire low are available for firefighting purposes during construction. 62 All brush piles created by site improvement shall be abated or removed prior to the next fire season.
63. Fire -protection facilities, including all-weather access roads, shall be installed and remain serviceable prior to and during the time ofconstruction.
Energy Standards
64 Prior to issuance of final occupancy permit of the discount warehouse, the applicant shall demonstrate the Project' s compliance with the following measures to the satisfaction of the City of Redding Development Services Department:
a. Parking lot light standardsdesigned to provide even light distribution and utilize less energy compared to a greater number of fixtures at lower heights. The use of LED lamps to provide a higher level ofperceived brightness with less energy than other lamps such as high- pressure sodium.
b. The use of pre -manufactured building components, including structural framing and metal panels, to minimize waste during construction.
C. The use of pre -manufactured metal wall panels with insulation providing an enhanced R -Value and greater solar reflectivity to help conserve energy. Building heat absorption is further reduced by a decrease in the thermal mass ofthe metal wall when compared to a typical masonry block wall.
d. The implementation ofreflective cool roof material to produce lower heat absorption and thereby lowering energy requirements during the hot summer months. e. HVAC comfort systems controlled by a computerized building management system to maximize efficiency.
f. High efficiency HVAC units with directducted units.
g. Photo sensor and time clock -controlled parking lot and exterior lights. h. Lighting is controlled by the overall Project energy management system.
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The use of high -efficiency light source and ballasts ( LED) and bi- level switching for fluorescent fixtures are used.
j. Energy efficient Transformers (i.e., Square D Type EE transformers). k. The use of variable speed motors make- up air units and booster pumps.
The use of reclaim tanks to capture heat released by refrigeration equipment to heat domestic water in lieu of rejecting heat to the outside. in. The use of recycled steel materials to construct the discount warehouse structure, also designed to minimize the amount of material utilized. n. The use ofrecycled steel roof material designed to maximum efficiency for sparring the structure.
Environmental Health Department Standards
65. Plans and specifications for proposed food and fuel facilities, as may be required, shall be submitted to the Shasta County Division of Environmental Health for review and written approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
Industrial Wastewater Standards
66 A general industrial wastewater survey/ application for each proposed commercial facility shall be completed and submitted to the Municipal Utilities Department, Industrial Waste Division, for evaluation of wastewater pretreatment requirements prior to issuance of a building permit.
67. An industrial wastewater survey/ application for each food -preparation facility proposed for the Project shall be completed and submitted to the Municipal Utilities Department, Industrial Waste Division, for evaluation and sizing for wastewater pretreatment of oil and grease removal requirements. If outside washing/cleaning of any food -preparation service equipment is planned or included in the facility design, a covered sanitary sewer -connected work area is required. It must be designed so as to prevent pollutants from entering the outside environment and storm water from entering the sewer system. It must also be connected to an oil and grease interceptor.
68. If proposed commercial building( s) will have mixed types of uses, which includes one or more food -preparation facilities, the applicant shall provide each such food -preparation facility with a separate water service and meter from the common water -service meter serving the other remaining commercial user.
Street Improvement Standards and Transportation Mitigation Measures
69. The developer shall dedicate Project frontage street right-of-way as indicated on the approved site plan and a sidewalk easement for any portion of the sidewalk located outside the street right-of-way.
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M Street frontage improvements shall include preparation of the subbase, all aggregate base, and asphalt concrete between the gutter and the existing street section and all necessary transitions and tie-in paving. All required street improvements shall include appropriate storm drain facilities, streetlights, and any necessary storm drainage facilities.
71. Acquisition of all off-site, non -frontage interests in title or easements necessary to satisfy the requirements ofthe Specific Plan shall be the responsibility of the developer. In the event the developer is unable to acquire such interests, the developer may petition the City Council for adoption of a resolution initiating eminent domain proceedings over the lands needed for the off-site improvements. The developer shall bear all costs for such proceedings, including attorney fees, court costs, and land -value costs.
72 Prior to issuance of any type of foundation or other building permit, the developer shall secure approval of improvement plans for all required street, utility, and drainage infrastructure from the City Engineer applicable to the Project. All public improvements required by the Specific Plan, including curb, gutter sidewalk, and bicycle facilities, shall comply with the generally applicable requirements of the City of Redding construction standards, as may be amended from time to time, as approved by the City Engineer or affected private - utility company.
73. South Bonnyview Road and Bechelli Lane: Construct the following generally described improvements in accordance with the requirements and specifications of the City Engineer and as depicted on Attachment A:
a. South Bonnyview Road: Widen to construct a dedicated westbound right mm lane at the Project driveway and a shared through/ right tum lane between said driveway and the Bechelli Lane intersection.
b. Bechelli Lane: Widen to construct an additional northbound through lane that merges into a single northbound lane at the Project' s northerly boundary.
C. Construct frontage improvements consisting of a 5 -foot -wide minimum landscaped parkway and detached 6 -foot -wide sidewalk, decorative streetlights, and six -foot - wide bicycle lanes.
74 The Project' s Bechelli Lane traffic signal shall be modified at the discount warehouse developer' s expense to provide for all vehicle and pedestrian movements at this intersection and shall include all necessary wiring and installation of signal hardware ( signal standard, mast arm, indication heads, buttons, detectors, signal interconnect, controller, and miscellaneous items) required for the traffic signal to respond to all pedestrian and all vehicle - phase requests.
75. All street frontage and Interstate 5 ramp improvements shall be completed and accepted by the City Engineer or Caltrans, as appropriate, prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy unless otherwise agreed to by Caltrans or the City ofRedding. 76 Prior to the first occupancy of any building, the applicant shall dedicate any necessary street right- of-way required to construct Project -related ' improvements. The applicable City of Redding Traffic impact Fee ( TIF) for each building shall be paid at time of the building permit application.
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77. Prior to occupancy, the Project developer shall complete the following improvements to the intersection of South Bonnyview RoadBechelli Lane:
a: Reconstruct the intersection and approaches into a four -leg, multi -lane roundabout in accordance with the specifications of the City Engineer. 7g Prior to occupancy, the Project developer shall complete the following improvements to the intersection of South Bonnyview Road/ 1- 5 Southbound Ramps:
a. Widen the eastbound approach to provide:
i Two through lanesthat transition into two left -tum lanes at the next easterly intersection ( South Bonnyview/ 1- 5 Northbound Ramps). b. Widen the southbound 1- 5 off -ramp approach to provide:
i One shared through/ left-tum lane.
d Two 275 -foot long right -tum lanes.
FL Alternatively, construct the intersections of South Bonnyview Road/ 1- 5 Southbound Ramps and South Bonnyview Road/ I- 5 Northbound Ramps into a diverging diamond interchange.
A. Prior to occupancy, the Project developer shall complete the following improvements to the intersection of South Bonnyview Road/ 1- 5 Northbound Ramps:
a. Widen the eastbound approach to provide:
i Two left -tum lanes.
b. Widen the northbound approach to provide:
i One 300 -foot shared through/ left-tum lane.
i One 300 -foot right -tum lane.
FL Alternatively, construct a diverging diamond interchange. 90 Prior to occupancy, the Project developer shall construct improvements and/ or pay the applicable City Traffic Impact Fee, or proportionate share of improvement cost as noted, toward completing the following for the roadway segment of Chum Creek Road between South Bonnyview Road and Victor Avenue:
a. The Project shall pay its proportionate share of the following improvements for the intersection of Chum Creek Road/ Hartmeyer Lane in Shasta County. The amount paid will be the proportionate share of the amount of building square footage of requested Certificate of Occupancy to the total approved for the Project.( i.e., Cost of Improvements x 13 percent/ total Project square footage = price per square foot x square footage ofrequested Certificate ofOccupancy). These improvements include:
i Eliminate westbound left movement.
Provide a receiving lane on westbound Chum Creek Road for northbound left -rums from Harhneyer Lane.
Provide northbound right -tum lane.
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iv. Widen adjacent bridge to accommodate intersection
b. Improvements to the Intersection of Chum Creek Road & Huntington Drive:
Construct a Two -Way -Left -Tum -lane ( TWLTL) from approximately the bridge over Chum Creek to the intersections of Chum Creek Road/ Victor Avenue and Churn Creek Road/ Rancho Road; or
Construct a TWLTL, from approximately the bridge over Chum Creek to the intersections of Chum Creek Road/ Victor Avenue and Chum Creek Road/ Rancho Road, however, eliminate left-tums at Huntington Drive, close gap in Huntington Drive, and construct a compact roundabout at the Victor Avenue and El Verano Drive intersection.
c. Improvements to the Chum Creek RoadlVictor Avenue and Chum Creek Road/ Rancho Road intersections:
Construct the intersections of Chum Creek Road( Victor Avenue and Chum Creek Road/ Rancho Road into a four -leg, single -lane roundabout.
81. Prior to occupancy, the Project developer shall complete the following improvements on Loma Vista Drive between Chum Creek Road and Bechelli Lane:
a. Construct raised crosswalks at two locations on Loma Vista Drive. b. Construct median pedestrian refuge islands at the crosswalks. c. Construct curb bulb -outs at the raised crosswalks.
K If a roundabout is constructed at South BonnyviewBechelli Lane, prior to permitting left turns from the discount warehouse at the intersection ofBechelli Lane/ Southern Driveway onto Bechelli Lane, the following roadway and signal improvements shall be made to City of Redding standards:
a. " Keep Clear" markings shall be painted on Bechelli Lane at the intersection of Bechelli Lane/ Southern Driveway.
b. Queue detectors shall be installed at the intersection of Bechelli/ Blue Shield.
83. If no roundabout is constructed, no outbound left turns shall be permitted from the Project site at the Bechelli Lane/ Southem Driveway.
84 Prior to occupancy, in addition to the requirements of paragraph 78 above, the Project developer shall pay the applicable City Traffic Impact Fee toward the following improvements at the intersection of South Bonnyview Road/ I- 5 southbound ramps. a Widen the westbound approach to provide:
i Two left -mm lanes.
b. Widen the southbound I-5 off -ramp approach to provide:
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i One shared through/ left-tum lane of length 400 feet. ii Two right -tum lanes of length 400 feet.
E Or construct a diverging diamond interchange.
85. Prior to occupancy, in addition to the requirements of paragraph 79 above the Project developer shall pay the applicable City Traffic Impact Fee toward the following improvements at the intersection of South Bonnyview Road/ I- 5 Northbound ramps. a. Provide all improvements from paragraph 79;
b. Add Northbound Left -Tum Lane; and
c. Extend all Northbound tum lanes to 500 feet.
d. Or, construct a diverging diamond interchange.
86. Prior to occupancy, a traffic signal at the intersection of Bechelli Lane/Loma Vista Drive shall be completed. The traffic signal shall include split phasing for the eastbound and westbound approaches, and protected left tum movements on the northbound and southbound approaches. The developer shall be responsible to reimburse the Project' s fair share of the cost of the signal in an amount equal to eleven ( 11) percent of the cost of the required improvements. The amount shall be paid at the time ofbudding permit application for each building and will be the proportionate share of the amount of building square footage to the total approved by the Project ( i.e., Cost of Improvements x 11 percent/ total Project square footage = price per square foot x square footage of requested Certificate of Occupancy_
a. Construct a traffic signal with split phasing for the eastbound and westbound approaches, and protected left -tum movements on northbound and southbound approaches.
b. Alternatively, the Project shall construct a four -leg, single lane roundabout.
87. Prior to occupancy, in addition to the requirements of paragraph 80 above, the Project developer shall complete the following for roadway segment of Chum Creek Road between South Bonnyview Road and Victor Avenue:
a Construct a two-way left tum lane ( TWLTL) from approximately the bridge over Chum Creek to the intersection of Chum Creek Road/ Victor Avenue and Chum Creek Road/ Rancho Road with a single -lane roundabout at the Huntington Drive Intersection; or
b. Construct a TWLTL, from approximately the bridge over Chum Creek to Chum Creek RoadfVictor Avenue and Chum Creek Road/ Rancho Road, however, eliminate left -toms at Huntington Drive, close gap in Huntington Drive, and construct a compact roundabout at the Victor Avenue/ EI Verano Drive Intersection; or
c. Construct a five -lane roadway.
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a. Provide a TWLTL on Bechelli Lane from Chinook Drive to Northern Driveway.
Air Quality
89 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Project applicant shall submit a grading plan for review and approval by the City of Redding Development Services Department. The following specifications shall be included on the permit to reduce short- term air quality impacts attributable to the on- site and off-site construction activities:
a. During all construction activities, all architectural coatings applied shall contain a low content of volatile organic compounds ( VOC) ( i. e., 100 grams/ liter). b. All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. Equipment maintenance records shall be kept onsite and made available upon request by the City of Redding or Shasta County AQMD. c. All material excavated, stockpiled, or graded shall be sufficiently watered to prevent fugitive dust from leaving property boundaries and causing a public nuisance or a violation of an ambient air standard. Watering shall occur at least twice daily with complete site coverage, preferably in the mid-morning and after work is completed each day.
d. All unpaved areas ( including unpaved roads) with vehicle traffic shall be watered periodically or have dust palliatives applied for stabilization of dust emissions. e. All onsite vehicles shall be limited to a speed of 15 miles per hour on unpaved roads. f. All land clearing, grading, earth -moving, or excavation activities on the Project site shall be suspended when sustained winds are expected to exceed 20 miles per hour. g. All portions of the development site which have been stripped of vegetation by construction activities shall be stabilized in accordance with the approved Strrnwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
h. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or loose material shall be covered or shall maintain at least 2 feet of freeboard ( i.e., minimum vertical distance between top of the load and the trailer) in accordance with the generally appliable requirements of the California Vehicle Code, as amended from time to time. This provision will be enforced by local law enforcement agencies.
i. All material transported offsite shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent a public nuisance.
j. Prior to final occupancy, the applicant shall re- establish ground cover on the construction site through seeding and watering.
k. Off-road construction equipment shall not be left idling for periods longer than 5 minutes when not in use.
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1. All off-road diesel construction equipment greater than 50 horsepower shall meet one of the following off-road compression -ignition diesel engine standards: Tier 3 ( 4.8 grams of non -methane hydrocarbon + nitrogen oxides ( NMHC + NOx) per brake horsepower per hour ( bhp hr), 2. 6 grams carbon monoxide ( CO) per bhp hr, and 0. 3 grams of particulate matter less than 10 micrometers (PM 10) per bhp hr) or Tier 4 (0. 14 grams of NMHC + NOx per bhp hr, 2. 6 grams CO) per bhp hr, and 0. 01 grams of PM 10 per bhp hr).
Biological Resources
90. Wetland/Aquatic Resources: Prior to issuance of a grading permit affecting any federal and/ or state jurisdictional waters, including wetlands, as identified in accordance with generally applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards, the applicant shall provide written verification to the City of Redding Development Services Department that the following resource agency permits and mitigation requirements have been successfully secured from the U. S. Army Corps ofEngineers (Corps), California Department of Fish and Wildlife ( CDFW), Regional Water Quality Control Board ( RWQCB), or any other applicable agency ( e. g., U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS)) identified through the permitting process:
a. Prior to any discharge of dredged or fill material into " waters of the U.S." including wetlands, authorization under a Nationwide Permit shall be obtained from the Corps.
For any features determined to not be subject to the Corps jurisdiction during the verification process, authorization to discharge ( or a waiver from regulation) shall be obtained from the RWQCB. For fill requiring a Corps permit, water quality certification shall be obtained from the RWQCB prior to discharge of dredged or fill material. Verification shall be provided to the City of Redding Development Services Department prior to issuance the issuance of a grading permit. b. Prior to any activities that would place fill in seasonal and/ or fresh water emergent wetlands, a streambed alteration agreement shall be obtained by the applicant to address potential impacts to fish and wildlife resources resulting from Project implementation.
C. The applicant shall achieve the mitigation for the permanent loss of streams, wetlands, and other waters through the purchase of mitigation credits at an agency approved mitigation bank at a minimum 1: 1 ratio, or through onsite/ offsite habitat restoration at a 3: 1 ratio, or other ratio required by the permitting agencies. d. Work within bed/ banks of streams shall be limited to the period between June I and October 15, or as may otherwise be specified through permits/ certifications issued by the CDFW, Corps, and/ or RWQCB. If work is proposed outside the agency approved work period, for either portions, or the entire Project site, the applicant shall have concurrence from those agencies that those activities can proceed prior to conducting such work and any additional measures, such as work terminating immediately, and erosion control measures implemented should rainfall be anticipated within three days shall be implemented.
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a. Direct impacts ( i. e_, discharge of dredged or fill material) on waters of the United States shall be avoided to the greatest extent practicable. If complete avoidance of direct impacts is not practicable, impacts shall be limited to the minimum area and linear distance necessary to accomplish the Project objectives. b. All required permits and authorizations shall be obtained from the Corps, RWQCB, and CDFW prior to any direct impacts to waters of the United States. All terms and conditions of the required permits and authorizations shall be met.
C. To the extent practicable, all construction activities that involve direct impacts on waters ofthe United States shall be conducted during the dry or low flow season ( i. e., May 1 to October 15) to minimize the potential for erosion. d. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP) will be prepared to address best management practices ( BMPs) that will be used to prevent erosion and sediment loss within the Project site. BMPs such as silt fence, mulching and seeding, and straw wattles will be placed where needed to prevent sediment from leaving the site during and after construction.
e. Appropriate sediment control measures ( e.g., silt fences, straw wattles) shall be in place prior to the onset of construction activities within waters of the United States and in Project areas where there is a potential for surface runoff to drain into waters ofthe United States and as required by the SWPPP.
f Sediment control measures shall be monitored and maintained until construction activities have ceased.
g. Temporary stockpiling of excavated or imported material shall be placed as far away from waters of the United States as practicable. Excess soil shall be used on site or disposed of at a regional landfill or other appropriate facility. Stockpiles that are to remain on the site through the wet season shall be protected to prevent erosion (e.g., silt fences, straw bales) as required in the SWPPP.
h. All waters of the United States temporarily impacted by construction activities shall be restored and revegetated, as close as practicable, to preconstmction contours and conditions.
i. Construction fencing will be installed along the edges of the work zone new waters of the United States outside the construction area. All work and stockpiling of materials will be confined to the Project disturbance area.
92 Invertebrates: The applicant must carry out one of the following two actions regarding vernal pool fairy shrimp and vernal pool tadpole shrimp:
a. Retain a qualified biologist to conduct protocol -level surveys for federally listed vernal pool shrimp to determine presence/ absence and appropriate mitigation. The biologist shall prepare a report with the methods and results of such surveys and submit the report to the USFWS and the City of Redding Development Services Director, or, D- 90
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b. Assume the presence offederally listed vernal pool shrimp and mitigate at a ratio of 3: 1, or another ratio as approved by the USFWS or Corps,. for all impacts on shrimp habitat in accordance with state and federal requirements. 93 Birds: The following measures will avoid or minimize the potential for Project related impacts on migratory birds, white-tailed kite and bald eagle. Iffeasible, vegetation removal and/ or construction shall be conducted between September I and January 31. Ifvegetation removal and/ or constructionactivities is to occur during the nesting season ( February 1 through August 31), a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey no more than seven days before vegetation removal or construction activities begin. If an active nest is found, a non -disturbance buffer shall be established for a distance of 500 feet around the nest unless a smaller buffer zone is approved by CDFW. Construction may resume once the young have left the nest or as approved by the qualified biologist. The survey shall be provided to the CDFW.
94 Bats: The following measures will avoid or minimize the potential for Project related impacts onpallid bats. Iffeasible, vegetation removal and/ orconstmction shall be conducted between August 16 and March 31. If vegetation removal and/ or construction activities is to occur during the roosting season ( April I through August 15), a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey no more than seven days before vegetation removal or construction activities begin. If an active roost is found, a non -disturbance buffer shall be established for a distance of 500 feet around the nest unless a smaller buffer zone is approved by CDFW. Construction may resume once the young have left the nest or as approved by the qualified biologist. The survey shall be provided to the CDFW. Ifa lapse in construction activities of 14 days or more occurs during the roosting season, an additional roost survey is recommended to ensure no roosts were established in the area while construction was on hold.
Cu/turd and Tribal Cultural Resources
95. The developer shall retain a qualified cultural resource monitor( s) to be present to monitor initial site clearing, grading, and utility installation. a If historical/ prehistorical or other cultural artifacts that are not human remains are found, all work within 100 feet ofthe find shall immediately cease until a qualified archaeologist can examine the find. If the find is deemed to be a historical resource eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historic Resources or National Register of Historic Places, then the qualified expert shall submit a plan for the evaluation of all potential cultural resources to the City of Redding Department of Development Services. Ifthe resources are found to be historical resources, then a mitigation plan shall be submitted to the City of Redding for approval, outlining how the resources will be protected or recovered prior to work resuming at that location. The plan shall be implemented before other ground -disturbing or construction activities can resume within the vicinity of the find.
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Native American Heritage Commission ( NAHC) to identify the most likely descendant. The Project developer, under the direction of the City ofRedding, and in consideration of recommendations from the most likely descendant, shall prepare a plan for treatment and reinternment of the remains. In the event that the most likely descendant cannot reach an agreement with the property owner for these activities even after mediation by the NAHC, the property owner shall reinter the remains where they will not be subject to further disturbance, record the location with the NAHC and the Northeast Information Center, and work with the City to establish a zoning designation or easement at the location to protect the remains against future discovery or damage.
Work shall not resume within the vicinity of the find until the appropriate treatment measures have been completed to the satisfaction ofthe City. b. Should any paleontological resources be encountered during ground disturbing activities, all such activities shall halt within a 100 -foot radius of the discovery, a qualified paleontologist shall be contacted to determine the nature of the find, evaluate its significance, and if necessary, suggest preservation or removal methods.
One tribal monitor shall be retained to monitor all vegetation clearing and removal, and all initial surface grading of the Project Area. The tribal monitor shall have the authority to temporarily pause ground disturbance in order to examine potential Tribal Cultural Resources ( TCR) that may become unearthed during the activity. In the event that a TCR is identified, the monitor shall notify the City of Redding immediately to consult on appropriate and respectful treatment: Upon conclusion of the monitoring, the monitor shall submit a letter to the City to document the monitoring methods and results.
Hazardous Materials
97. Hazardous materials contamination from previous service station uses could be present in site soils.
a. Prior to issuance of grading permits, shallow soils samples shall be taken on-site to determine the location of any contaminated soils on the site with concentrations above generally applicable worker safety thresholds established by the RWQCB, as may be amended from time to time. Once a soil sampling analysis is complete, a report of the findings shall be provided to the City ofRedding for review and approval. b. Any soils with residual agricultural chemicals exceeding the generally applicable RWQCB Environmental Screening Levels (ESLs) for commercial uses, as they may be amended from time to time, or hazardous waste limits would be characterized, removed, and disposed ofoff-site at a licensed hazardous materials disposal site.
C. All measures will be printed on all construction documents, contracts, and Project plans prior to issuance ofgrading permits.
d. If contaminated soils are found in concentrations above established thresholds, a Site Management Plan ( SMP) shall be prepared and implemented ( as outlined below) and any contaminated soils found in concentrations above established thresholds shall be removed and disposed of according to the generally applicable California Hazardous Waste Regulations, as they may be amended from time to time.
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C. The SMP shall be prepared by a qualified hazardous materials consultant and provided to the City of Redding. The SMP shall include:
i Management practices for handling contaminated soil or other materials if encountered during construction or cleanup activities and measures to minimize dust generation, stormwater runoff, and tracking ofsoil off-site. i Preliminary Remediation Goals ( PRGs) for environmental contaminants of concern to evaluate the site conditions following SMP implementation. m A Health and Safety Plan ( HSP) for each contractor working at the site that addresses the safety and health hazards of each phase of site operations that includes the requirements and procedures for employee protection. The HSP will also outline proper soil handling procedures and health and safety requirements to minimize worker and public exposure to hazardous materials during construction.
iv Cleanup and remediation activities on the site prior to building constructionshall be conducted in accordance with the SMP.
v. The SMP shall be prepared and submitted to the City of Redding for review and approval prior to issuance of grading permits and commencement of cleanup activities. The approved SMP shall detail procedures and protocols for management of soil containing environmental contaminants during site development activities.
A All measures shall be printed on all construction documents, contracts, and Project plans prior to issuance of grading permits.
vi ANo Further Action letter ( or equivalent assurance) shall be provided to the City ofRedding prior to issuance of any grading permit for the proposed Project.
Noise
90. So as not to exceed the generally applicable noise standards in the Redding Municipal Code, as they may be amended from time to time:
Parking lot sweeping activities associated with the Project shall be limited to the daytime hours between 7: 00 a.m. and 10: 00 p. m.
b. With the exception of the loading docks between the buildings and Interstate 5, all loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, or similar objects in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential real property line shall be limited to the daytime hours between 7: 00 a.m. and 10: 00 p.m.
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For all “LO”, “GO”, “NC”, “GC”, “SC”, “HC”, and “RC” Districts
PURPOSE
These design criteria are intended as a reference to assist the designer in understanding the City’s goals and objectives for quality commercial development. These criteria complement the mandatory property development regulations contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
APPLICABILITY
These criteria are advisory for permitted uses, but should be used as a guide in conjunction with uses subject to a site development permit, use permit, or planned development proposal.
It is important to understand the intent and limitations of the graphic illustrations contained in these criteria. The photographs and drawings are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended to dictate design solutions, but simply to help the designer understand basic concepts and, where appropriate, suggest possible solutions. To accomplish this, certain illustrations may be purposely exaggerated or may include elements that are not consistent with other criteria as illustrated or described in the document.
STATEMENT OF DESIGN INTENT
To assist City staff in fully understanding a proposed development and the manner in which the Design Criteria are being addressed within the context of the development, it is suggested that applications include a statement of design intent describing the project and its architecture. It is also suggested that perspective drawings, defining and illustrating the project, be submitted. These materials, while not required in all cases, will facilitate project review and will serve to streamline the review process.
Site Planning Principles
Placement of structures should consider topography of the site; trees to be saved, when appropriate; and the location of adjacent incompatible land uses.
a. Clustering of buildings should be considered in larger, multi-building developments. Clustering creates plazas or pedestrian malls and can prevent long "barracks-like" rows of structures. When clustering is impractical, a visual link between separate structures should be established. This link can be accomplished through the use of an arcade system, trellis, or other open structure and by pavement and landscape treatments.
Reference: RESOLUTION NO. 2002-140 Adopted September 27, 2002 Packet Pg. 1007 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ b. Public plazas and landscape areas should reflect careful planning and not simply be "left-over" areas.
Such spaces can provide pedestrian amenities such as shade, benches, fountains, etc. c. Freestanding, singular commercial structures should be oriented with their major entry toward the street where access is provided, as well as having their major façade parallel to the street. Where this is not practical, the façade facing the street shall incorporate windows, trellises, wall articulation, landscape, or other features to lessen the impact of an otherwise blank wall.
d. Consider orienting buildings to pedestrians in the Limited Office “LO” and Neighborhood Commercial “NC” Districts. This can be done by placing buildings closer to the street and incorporating a storefront appearance with ample windows, transparent doors, and similar storefront techniques.
Parking and Circulation
Parking lot design and the location of loading facilities can be critical factors in the success or failure of a commercial use. In considering the possibilities for developing parking and loading areas, a developer should analyze ingress and egress with consideration to possible conflicts with street traffic, pedestrian and vehicular conflicts, on-site circulation and service vehicle zones, and the overall configuration and appearance of the parking area. (See Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.41, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.)
a. Well-thought-out vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems should be an integral part of the site planning process.
Pedestrian linkages between uses in commercial developments/ buildings should be considered, including distinct pedestrian access from parking areas in large commercial developments, such as shopping centers.
b. Parking aisles should be separated from vehicle circulation routes whenever possible. c. Common driveways which provide vehicular access to more than one site and shared parking facilities are encouraged.
d. When it is not possible to locate loading facilities at the rear of the building, loading docks and doors should not dominate the frontage and screening needs to be considered, where appropriate. Loading facilities should be offset from driveway openings to provide safe maneuvering areas for vehicles accessing the property.
Clustering of buildings provides synergy between uses
and enhances the opportunity to provide public plazas.
Driveway aisles arranged perpendicular to the main
building allow for safe and efficient vehicular and
pedestrian circulation. The use of enhanced paving
or similar techniques helps identify pedestrian
paths which cross a parking lot.
Packet Pg. 1008 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ e. Parking areas should be separated from structures by either a raised concrete walkway or landscaped strip, preferably both.
Situations where parking spaces directly abut structures should be avoided.
f. Parking access points, whether located on front or side streets should be located as far as possible from street intersections so that adequate stacking room is provided. The number of access points should be limited to the minimum amount necessary to provide adequate
circulation.
g. Design parking areas so that pedestrians walk parallel to moving cars, where appropriate.
h. Walkways from building entries should be provided for pedestrian access to public sidewalks.
i. Consider dividing parking for larger projects into a series of smaller lots that typically accommodate 100 vehicles or less.
j. With larger centers, parking stalls which are perpendicular to a driveway or first aisle juncture should be set back a sufficient distance from the curb to avoid traffic obstruction. (See Redding Municipal code Section 18.41.140D.)
k. Use an opaque wall or landscape to screen any
parking at the street periphery. Consider a combination of walls, berms, and landscape material. Consider using topographical differences to assist in screening parking where appropriate. Differences between the grade of the parking lot and the street can aid in reducing the
prominence of parking areas.
l. Where a development abuts a residential district, consider appropriate pedestrian links between commercial and residential uses. Pass-throughs, paseos, and similar links can facilitate pedestrian movement between the districts. Where appropriate,
incorporation of plazas and/or business entries on the
paseo is encouraged.
Landscape
a. Landscape for commercial and office uses should define entrances to buildings and parking lots, define the edges of various land uses, provide transition between
neighboring properties (buffering), and provide screening for loading and equipment areas.
b. Landscape should be protected from vehicular and
pedestrian encroachment by raised planting surfaces,
walks, or the use of curbs.
Packet Pg. 1009 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ c. The use of vines and climbing plants on trellises and perimeter garden walls is strongly encouraged.
d. Plants in boxed, clay, or similarly durable containers should be used for enhancement of sidewalk shops, plazas, and courtyards.
e. At maturity, trees should provide a shade canopy for parking areas. f. Landscape should not obstruct visibility at drive-aisle intersections.
Walls and Fences
a. When used, walls should be
designed to blend with the site’s
architecture.
b. Security fencing and long expanses of fence or wall surfaces should include offsets or landscape or architectural features that break up the mass and prevent monotony.
Screening
a. Storage Yards. Where allowed, exterior storage should be confined to portions of the site least visible to public view.
Where screening is required, consider using a combination of elements, such as solid masonry walls or similar opaque, durable material; berms; landscape; and elements of the building extending into screening. Chain-link fencing with wood or metal slatting is not appropriate when visible from the public right-of-way. b. Outdoor Equipment. Screening for outdoor equipment, whether on a roof, side of a structure, or on the ground, should be architecturally integrated with the adjacent structure in terms of material, color, shape, and size.
Building Massing
a. Height and scale of new development should consider adjacent development in their design. Some techniques that may be appropriate to enhance compatibility of adjacent development include increased building setbacks and height transitions.
b. Large "box-like" structures can be unattractive and detract from the overall scale of a commercial district.
The following are ways to reduce the appearance of largescale, bulky structures. 1) Vary the planes of the exterior walls in depth and/or direction.
2) Vary the height of the buildings so that it appears to be divided into distinct massing elements.
3) Articulate the different parts of a building façade by use of color, arrangement of façade elements, or a change in materials.
Packet Pg. 1010 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ 4) Avoid blank walls at the ground-floor levels. Utilize windows, trellises, wall articulation, arcades, changes in materials, landscape, or other features to lessen the impact of an otherwise bulky building.
5) The rear and side elevations should incorporate some of the architectural features of the main façade.
Scale
Scale as the relationship between the size of the new structure and the size of adjoining permanent structures should be considered, particularly in newly developing areas. Large-scale building elements can appear imposing if they are situated in a visual environment which is predominantly smaller in scale. Some techniques that will lessen building-scale disparities include the following:
a. Building scale can be reduced through the proper use of window patterns, structural bays, roof overhangs, siding, awnings, moldings, fixtures, and other details. b. The scale of buildings should be carefully related to adjacent pedestrian areas (e.g., courtyards) and other structures.
c. Large dominating structures should be broken up, where appropriate, by: (1) creating horizontal emphasis through the use of trim; (2) adding awnings, eaves, windows, or architectural ornamentation; (3) using combinations of complementary colors; and (4) using landscape materials.
Criteria Applying to Shopping Centers
and Retail Buildings/Developments of 25,000 Square Feet and Larger Building Location
In shopping centers and similar large retail
developments, the primary street frontage
should not be dominated by parking. Consider
the use of one or more of the following
elements along the street frontage:
a. Public art
b. Water features
c. Buildings
d. Landscaping
e. Topographical differences
f. Low walls
g. Bus shelters
Placing some structures along the street frontage of a shopping center can serve to frame the street corner and break up views of the parking lot.
Packet Pg. 1011 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ Façade Articulation
Buildings with non-street fronting facades (including back and side façades) should consider incorporation of one or more of the following techniques to avoid long blank walls:
a. Wall plane projections or recesses
b. Windows
c. Variation in roof height
d. Arcades or trellises
e. Material changes
f. Landscaping
Flat/Parapet Roofs
Flat roofs should consider incorporating parapets and/or cornice treatments to conceal the roof and roof-mounted equipment. Cornice treatment suggestions include caps, color changes, molding, and similar treatments.
Street Orientation
Blank and opaque walls should not “back up to”
streets or driveways. Some options for
developments that abut more than one street or
driveway include: (1) orientating secondary
tenants to the side street; (2) providing windows
and/or secondary entrances; (3) orientating
“boutique” functions, such as interior delis,
bakeries, flower stands, and similar uses often
found within a supermarket or other large stores,
to the secondary frontages; and (4) using plazas,
arcades, or similar measures to simulate an activeuse area.
Variation in height and wall plane, together with windows and canopies, creates a pleasing façade.
Large walls can be softened with trellises, landscape, and similar treatments.
Packet Pg. 1012 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ Building Entries
Each principal building on a site should have clearly defined, highly visible customer entrances. A combination of some of the following techniques should be considered:
a. Canopies or porticos
b. Overhangs
c. Recesses/projections
d. Arcades
e. Peaked roof forms
f. Arches
g. Architectural details, such as tile work and moldings, which are integrated into the building structure and design.
h. Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or places for sitting.
Main Driveway Location
Design the main driveway to minimize turning-movement conflicts at the driveway entry and to enhance the safety of pedestrians as they access the building entry from the parking lot.
Public Areas
Public areas such as outdoor seating, outdoor cafes, performance space, kiosk area, and similar should be provided to offer opportunities for public uses and activities. Amenities such as benches, water features, landscape, shade structures, or similar elements are desirable.
This photograph exhibits a number of desirable components, including varied height, window transparency, articulation of walls, public plaza, water feature, and topographic separations of parking lot and street. Decorative street/parking lot lights further highlight the uniqueness of the development.
Packet Pg. 1013 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ Outdoor Sales and Storage
a. Loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions shall be incorporated into the site design so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets, to the extent determined feasible by the approving body. Screening materials should be similar to the principal materials of the building and landscape.
b. Areas for the storage and sales of seasonal inventory should be permanently defined and screened with walls and/or fences. Materials, colors, and designs of screening wall and/or fences should conform to those used as predominant materials and colors of the building. (See Redding Municipal Code Chapter 18.43, Standards for Specific Uses).
Roofs
The roofline at the top of the structure should consider offsets and jobs to reduce the monotony of a large, uninterrupted roof plane, to the extent consistent with the stated design intent.
Awnings
When multiple awnings are used on a single structure, they should be harmonious. Awnings should complement the architectural style of the building. A minimum 8-foot vertical clearance must be maintained.
Garden center screened using walls and attractive fencing, while still providing views of merchandise.
Packet Pg. 1014 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ Signs
a. Monument-type signs are the preferred
alternative for business identification whenever
possible. Where several tenants occupy the same
site, individual wall-mounted signs are
appropriate in combination with the monument
sign identifying the development and address.
b. The use of backlit, individually-cut letter signs is encouraged. Exposed raceways should not be
used.
Lighting
Lighting is an important consideration in project
design. Not only should the lights be compatible with
the structures, they should not glare upon other
properties or public streets. (See Redding Municipal
Code Section 18.40.090.)
Packet Pg. 1015 Attachment: City of Redding Commercial Design Criteria (6.2--Public Hearing re:Specific Plan Amendment Application AMND-2023-00448, RKJ
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Accept the City of Redding Electric Utility’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Third Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact related to accepting this report.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to accept the report and provide further direction to staff.
Background/Analysis
The March Financial Report (attached) shows that Redding Electric Utility (REU) performed better than what was budgeted from a Net Operating Revenues perspective for the first nine months of the fiscal year. Increased revenue and System Operation and Maintenance (O&M) savings offset a Power Cost increase. Favorable Financial Results and a decline in unrestricted reserves are due to two main factors: an increase in inventory of $4.8 million in the first nine months of the fiscal year and an increase of $1.8 million in encumbrances (commitments made for future expenditures). While unrestricted reserves declined by approximately $9.1 million through March, the cash reserve balance meets the Council’s Financial Management Policy requirements. In addition, it aligns with REU’s five-year financial plan presented to the Council during the Budget Workshop on May 4, 2023, which forecasted unrestricted reserves declining by approximately $20.2 million in Fiscal Year 2024. The latest updated projection indicates a more favorable outcome, with unrestricted reserves expected to decline by approximately $12.4 million.
MEETING DATE: June 4, 2024
ITEM NO. 9.5(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.5(a)--Consider Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update.
Nick Zettel, Director of
Redding Electric Utility
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Report to Redding City Council May 29, 2024
Re: 9.5(a)--Electric Utility's Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter Page 2 Revenue
Billed retail revenue variance through March totaled $1,968,360, exceeding the budget by 2.0 percent. This increase is primarily attributed to warmer weather, which led to higher energy consumption. Total wholesale sales were $12,493,380 (92.7 percent) above budget. Overall, operating revenue was $13,618,620 (12.1 percent) above budget. Operating revenue after energy costs was only $1,521,974 (2.8 percent) above budget. The primary drivers for increased wholesale sales were sales of excess energy into the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) due to our favorable hydro conditions.
Expenses
Power Cost (Cost of Energy)
The combined costs for generation, purchases from the Western Area Power Administration, Big Horn Wind Project, contracts, and the spot market were $12,096,645 (21.3 percent) above budget projections. The Redding Power Plant generation cost was higher than forecast due to increased wholesale sales. The total cost of energy decreased by $26,346,373 (27.6 percent) year-overyear. Power Cost for the load (Power Cost less Wholesale Sales) decreased by $13,829,882 yearover-year (24.3 percent).
System Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
System O&M costs amounted to $4,363,423, 10.4 percent below projections. This cost reduction is primarily due to certain activities' timing and others' deferral to future periods, resulting in significant unrealized savings.
Debt Service and Capital Outlay
Debt service payments and obligations through March totaled $10.8 million, aligning with the plan. Capital expenditures amounted to $6.2 million, representing 37.6 percent of the budget.
The slower pace of capital expenditures is due to extended lead times for equipment procurement and ongoing supply chain challenges.
Special Fund Expenditures
Special Fund Expenditures include the expenditures for Public Benefit and Cap-and-Trade Programs, which totaled $2,277,363 (27.5 percent spent) through March.
Electric Utility Unrestricted Cash Balance
At the end of March, the unrestricted cash balance was $39.3 million, representing approximately 107 days of cash. REU’s Financial Management Policy (Council Policy 1414) has a minimum of 75 days of cash and a goal of 150 days of cash.
Director’s Contingency Fund
The REU Director’s Contingency Fund was not utilized through March.
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Report to Redding City Council May 29, 2024
Re: 9.5(a)--Electric Utility's Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter Page 3 Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Budget and Financial Management – “Achieve balanced and stable 10-year Financial Plans for all funds.”
c: Finance Director
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Notes on Financial Operating Statement
Attachment 2 - Electric Utility Financial Results for Mar 2024 Attachment 3 - Electric Utility Financial Dashboard for Mar 2024 Attachment 4 - Electric Utility Unrestricted Cash Balance Mar 2024 Attachment 5 - Industry Update
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Attachment 1
City of Redding Electric Utility
Notes to Financial Report
Notes on Financial Operating Statement
Operating revenues are divided into three revenue elements: Retail Sales are sales of electricity to end-use customers; Wholesale Sales are to customers who resell electricity; Other Revenue includes the sale of services, joint-pole arrangements, interest income, and other miscellaneous revenue generated in the operations of Redding Electric Utility (REU).
Operating Expenses are divided into two expense elements: Power Cost and System O&M. Cost of Energy summarizes Purchased Power costs. The primary sources of purchased power include Western Area Power Administration deliveries and long-term contracts for Wind Energy through M-S-R. Fuel expenses, purchases from the spot market, and expenses associated with participation in the California Independent System Operator make up the remainder. The Generation and Transmission component comprises power plant variable costs (fuel) and fixed costs (all non-fuel costs), as well as all JPA costs (M-S-R and TANC), except Wind Energy.
The Wholesale Sales and Power Costs budgets are based on known contracts and confirmed resources. Throughout the year, an effort is made to provide the most cost-effective energy supply for our ratepayers. This is often done by buying and selling natural gas or electricity to reduce the overall cost. This could include selling natural gas and replacing it with less expensive electricity than burning it in our power plant. It could also include selling energy we have contracted for at one trading hub and buying it at another less expensive one. It could also include maximizing the value of our gas storage facility to purchase natural gas in one month when it is less expensive and use it or sell it in another month. All these transactions benefit our customers but significantly inflate the Wholesale Sales and Cost of Energy numbers over their original budgets. This is because accounting rules require us to record these transactions at their gross revenue and expense amounts, not on the utility's net benefit.
System O&M Expenses summarize costs for all other functional groups, i.e., Administration, Customer Services, Engineering, Financial Services, Line, Compliance, and Resources. Special Revenue funds, i.e., Public Benefits and Cap-and-Trade, are shown separately. Debt Service is paid twice per fiscal year, once in December and again in June. Capital Outlay includes currentyear appropriations and unfinished projects approved by the Council in prior years.
This financial report provides year-to-date comparisons to the current budget and the same yearto-date results for the prior year. Operating revenues are reported as billed. Costs for energy, other operating expenses, and capital outlay are recorded when paid. For this report, debt payments are spread evenly over the year, giving a more helpful picture of the financial results. Projections are based on normal weather trends and known industry activity. If actual weather conditions are above or below average for the month or unexpected industry disruption occurs, revenue and expenses will increase or decrease accordingly. REU’s residential and small commercial rate structures are heavily weighted on volumetric charges ($/kWh), and abnormal weather causes more significant variances in net operating results, emphasizing the difference between the rate structure and cost structure.
The recorded results are preliminary and subject to revision until the final audit is complete.
Packet Pg. 1019 Attachment: Attachment 1 - Notes on Financial Operating Statement (9.5(a)--Electric Utility's Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter) ELECTRIC UTILITY FINANCIAL RESULTS - MARCH 31, 2024
YTD-Actual YTD-Budget Variance Variance YTD-Actual
March March % Value March
Item FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2023
Energy
System Load (MWh) 576,244 556,206 3.6% 20,038 600,963
Key Performance Indicators
Days Cash on Hand 107 109
Operating Revenues
Retail Sales 99,181,760 97,213,400 2.0% 1,968,360 100,843,376 Wholesale Sales 25,969,070 13,475,690 92.7% 12,493,380 38,485,561 Miscellaneous Income1 582,697 1,425,818 -59.1% (843,120) 4,921,307 Total Operating Revenues 125,733,527 112,114,908 12.1% 13,618,620 144,250,244 Operating Expenses
Power Cost
Purchased Power 13,885,983 12,882,800 7.8% 1,003,183 26,715,790 Generation, Transmission and JPA (Variable) 31,426,260 24,044,020 30.7% 7,382,240 46,489,857 Generation A&G and O&M (Fixed) 23,663,720 19,952,498 18.6% 3,711,222 22,116,689 Subtotal Power Cost 68,975,963 56,879,318 21.3% 12,096,645 95,322,336 System O&M
General & Administrative 3,593,704 6,296,648 -42.9% (2,702,943) 4,632,544 Interdepartmental (Incl. In-Lieu of Tax)2 9,983,045 9,976,643 0.1% 6,402 4,685,100 Transmission & Distribution 21,709,329 23,376,210 -7.1% (1,666,881) 19,947,129 Customer & Field Services1 2,416,140 2,416,140 0.0% - 7,471,411 Subtotal System O&M 37,702,217 42,065,640 -10.4% (4,363,423) 36,736,183 Total Operating Expenses $ 106,678,180 $ 98,944,958 7.8% $ 7,733,223 $ 132,058,519 Net Operating Revenue $ 19,055,347 $ 13,169,950 44.7% $ 5,885,397 $ 12,191,725 Total Debt Service $ 10,788,980 $ 10,800,765 0% $ (11,785) $ 10,799,266 YTD-Actual Budget % of Budget Budget YTD-Actual
March Annual Spent Remaining March
Item FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2024 FY2023
Capital Outlay
Capital Outlay (Revenue Funded) 6,186,841 16,450,800 37.6% 10,263,959 11,415,211 Capital Outlay (Bond Funded)
Total Capital Outlay $ 6,186,841 $ 16,450,800 37.6% $ 10,263,959 $ 11,415,211 Special Fund Expenditures
Public Benefit Programs 1,762,193 4,129,400 42.7% 2,367,207 1,889,116 Cap-and-Trade Programs 515,170 4,137,590 12.5% 3,622,420 3,030,320 Total Special Fund Expenditures $ 2,277,363 $ 8,266,990 27.5% $ 5,989,627 $ 4,919,436 Financial Results $ (197,837) $ (14,942,188)
CHANGES IN FY2024:
1 Customer Services and Field Services are removed from the Electric Department's Financial Results, and an allocation of expenses is recorded. 2 Interdepartmental Allocations are not assigned to various divisions within the Electric Department as in previous years but recorded as its own category.
Council Report
Packet Pg. 1020 Attachment: Attachment 2 - Electric Utility Financial Results for Mar 2024 (9.5(a)--Electric Utility's Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter) ELECTRIC UTILITY FINANCIAL DASHBOARD - MARCH 31, 2024 -0.6 1.7 1.11.6 1.5 1.1 1.2 1.02.0 (2)
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Cumulative Difference 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2024 Budget Packet Pg. 1021 Attachment: Attachment 3 - Electric Utility Financial Dashboard for Mar 2024 (9.5(a)--Electric Utility's Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter) ELECTRIC UTILITY FINANCIAL DASHBOARD - MARCH 31, 2024 -1.8 -1.4-0.1 -1.6-0.8 -0.5 3.2 5.0 7.7 (5)
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Cumulative Difference 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2024 Budget Packet Pg. 1022 Attachment: Attachment 3 - Electric Utility Financial Dashboard for Mar 2024 (9.5(a)--Electric Utility's Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter) Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Unrestricted Cash - 2023-24 49.7 51.4 52.4 44.4 42.6 40.6 42.8 41.7 39.3 37.5Unrestricted Cash - 2022-23 43.7 45.7 48.4 43.0 43.3 40.6 39.8 36.2 35.0 32.7 32.3 48.4 Projection as of April 2024
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REU UNRESTRICTED CASH BALANCE
JULY 2022 ‐ JUNE 2024
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Attachment: Attachment 4 - Electric Utility Unrestricted Cash Balance Mar 2024 (9.5(a)--Electric Utility's City of Redding Electric Utility
Industry Activities Update –3rd Quarter FY2024
Federal Update
On May 1, the U.S. House and Senate Committees on Agriculture released detailed summaries of their 2024 Farm Bills. Notably, both bills include a provision authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to permit electrical utilities with special use permits or easements on National Forest System land to conduct vegetation management within 150 feet of distribution or transmission lines without needing a separate timber sale.
State Legislative Update
During this session, 2,200 bills have been introduced, approximately 150 of which are expected to impact the energy sector significantly. In collaboration with Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) and California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA), REU actively monitors bills affecting various areas such as wildfire mitigation, clean energy mandates, transmission and distribution infrastructure, energy rates and fees, long-term strategic planning, utility compliance, cybersecurity, and more.
REU is closely following the Energy Resources Programs Account (ERPA) Structural Deficit Relief Trailer Bill that was introduced to support the California Energy Commission (CEC). The ERPA Bill proposes to raise the statutory cap of the existing ERPA surcharge from $0.0003/kWh to $0.00066/kWh, tie the surcharge cap to the Consumer Price Index, and extend the surcharge to behind-the-meter electricity consumption. If passed, this would increase customer costs by roughly $250,000 annually and require REU to develop a customized rate for each solar customer based on the size of their solar system and the estimated usage, causing a significant burden for the utility’s billing department.
The budget deficit is still under debate, with the shortfall estimated to be $50 to $70 billion. The Appropriations Committee will conclude its review by mid-July, at which time there will be a better understanding of what bills will advance to the Governor’s desk for signature. A budget must be approved by June, and many anticipate that bills with significant financial implications will be postponed or carried over to the next session.
State Regulatory Update
On April 9, the California Air Resource Board (CARB) released its Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA), outlining the initial proposed revisions to the Cap-and-Trade Program.
California's Cap-and-Trade program aims to curb carbon emissions statewide while offering Publicly Owned Utilities (POUs), including REU, carbon allowances to alleviate the financial burden on their ratepayers. REU has used its Cap-and-Trade revenues to support customer programs, including but not limited to low-income energy efficiency, City fleet electrification, Packet Pg. 1024 Attachment: Attachment 5 - Industry Update (9.5(a)--Electric Utility's Quarterly Report - 3rd Quarter) public EV charging stations, and electrification rebates. CARB is exploring the removal of 265 million allowances from the budgets spanning 2025 to 2030, followed by a gradual decline trajectory aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2045.
Currently undergoing informal rulemaking, some of the most notable potential revisions to the Program encompass reductions in the allocation of allowances to electric utilities, requirements dictating the utilization of allowance values, and the shortening of compliance periods. If CARB adopts changes proposed in its SRIA, REU could incur an additional $22 million in power supply costs from 2025 to 2030 due to reduced allowance allocations and the expenses associated with meeting carbon obligations. CMUA, NCPA, the Joint Utility Group, and REU continue closely monitoring these proceedings, meeting with CARB, and providing oral and written comments while evaluating various scenarios in readiness for formal rulemaking.
Senate Bill 100 Implementation Progress
On April 16, the California Energy Commission (CEC), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and CARB convened a joint workshop to delve into the non-energy benefits and social costs associated with potential resource scenarios for implementing Senate Bill 100 (SB100), which was enacted in 2018. Among its provisions, SB100 mandates that renewable energy and zero-carbon resources account for 100% of electric retail sales to end-use customers by 2045.
Representing their members, including REU, the Joint Publicly Owned Utility (POU) Balancing Area Authorities (BAAs) and the CMUA submitted comments advocating enhanced collaboration with California BAAs, improved reliability analysis, and heightened attention to affordability concerns. It is anticipated that POU considerations will be considered before further cost modeling.
Conclusion
REU continues to engage with legislative and regulatory partners to mitigate risk and exposure through several key actions. Collaborating with the NCPA and CMUA, REU provides feedback to mitigate operational burdens and manage potential cost increases for customers. Additionally, alongside CMUA and other utility groups, REU is closely involved in regulatory rulemaking processes, advocating for favorable outcomes and preparing for potential financial impacts. These proactive efforts ensure that REU remains well-positioned to handle evolving legislative and regulatory landscapes.
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