Agenda packet — Shasta Lake City Council, February 18, 2025

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA February 18, 2025

CITY OF SHASTA LAKE

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING AGENDA
February 18, 2025
6:00 P.M.

Shasta Lake City Council Chambers
4488 Red Bluff Street  Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Mayor: Pamelyn Morgan
Vice Mayor: Justin Jones
Council Members: Toni Coates, Dan Ringwelski, Greg Watkins

OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING
• Watch a livestream of the meeting online or view the recording any time after the meeting concludes at the following: cityofshastalake.org/meetings • Submit public comment electronically before the meeting to:
[email protected]. Public comment by email will be read into the record during consideration of the item the comment addresses. Each public comment will be limited to three minutes of reading. Include the item number you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. Once the vote has taken place on an item, no additional public comments will beaccepted.
• Submit public comment by mail addressed to City Clerk, City of Shasta Lake, PO Box 777, Shasta Lake, CA 96019. Mailed comments must be received one day prior to the meeting to be included.

1.0 CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING:

1.1 Call to order (please place electronic devices on silent)

1.2 Statement for the record of Council Members present or absent

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance

1.4 Invocation

2.0 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

2.1 None

3.0 PRESENTATIONS:

3.1 Legislative Update - James Takehara
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4.0 COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND OUTSIDE AGENCY REPORTS:

4.1 None

5.0 PUBLIC COMMENT:

This time is set aside for citizens to address the City Council on matters listed on the Consent Agenda as well as other items not included on the Regular Agenda. If your comments concern an item noted on the regular agenda, please address the Council when that item is open for public comment. Each speaker is allocated three (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not cede their time. Comments should be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the City. Council discussion or action cannot be taken on items not listed on the agenda other than to receive comments. Speaker forms are available from the City Clerk, 4477 Main Street, Shasta Lake, on the City’s website, or at the back of the meeting hall. If you have documents to present to members of Council, please provide a minimum of seven copies. Pursuant to The Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on Public Comment Items.

6.0 CONSENT AGENDA:

The items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine business and will be voted on together by one motion unless a Council Member requests a specific item to be removed and discussed separately.

6.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2025. (pg. 5)

6.2 Payrolls: (pg. 9)
PE 2/01/2025 PD 2/07/2025 $180,676.69

6.3 Monthly Report of Investment Transactions: (pg. 11) LAIF:

January $13,543,451.23
Chandler:

January $35,922,222.12

7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS:

7.1 Public Hearing for discussion and possible action to approve the vacation of the 20-foot-wide alley right-of-way located between North Boulevard, and the Union Pacific Railroad, Red Bluff Street, and Willow Street. (pg. 15)

8.0 REGULAR AGENDA:

8.1 Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing participation in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program. (pg. 33)
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9.0 STAFF COMMENTS:

10.0 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

This is the time set aside for Council Members, who may so desire, to give brief comments or reports concerning City matters. The City Council may not enter into discussion on matters reported. Statements made by individual Council Members should not be interpreted as a statement of the City Council. The City Council only takes action by majority vote. • Brief reports by members of the Council regarding correspondence, events and/or meetings attended, and upcoming meetings/events.
• Suggestions/motions for future agenda items.
• In compliance with Assembly Bill 1234, Council will report on attendance at conferences/meetings/events where expenses are reimbursed by the City.

ADJOURNMENT:

Meetings are broadcast on the Wednesday following the meeting at 6:00 PM and the following Friday at 2:00 PM on Charter Channel 181. Videos of meetings are also available through the City website: www.cityofshastalake.org In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (530) 275-7407. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting is requested to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). 3 4

CITY OF SHASTA LAKE

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AT THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4488 RED BLUFF ST, SHASTA LAKE, CALIFORNIA

1.0 CALL TO ORDER – REGULAR MEETING:

1.1 Mayor Morgan convened the regular meeting at 6:00 PM

1.2 Council Members present: Coates, Jones, Morgan, Watkins Councilman Ringwelski was not in attendance.

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Watkins

1.4 Invocation

2.0 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

2.1 None

3.0 PRESENTATIONS:

3.1 Economic Development Corporation – Stuart Sutherland

4.0 COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND OUTSIDE AGENCY REPORTS:

4.1 None

5.0 PUBLIC COMMENT:

Brenda Woods, Shasta Lake resident
Dolores Lucero, Shasta Lake resident
Cheryle Yednak, Shasta Lake resident

6.0 CONSENT AGENDA:

6.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025.

6.2 Payrolls:

PE 1/18/2025 PD 1/24/2025 $171,883.48

6.3 Checks, E-payments, and wires:
1/02/2025 $451,364.25
1/09/2025 $2,318,301.89
5 6.4 Monthly Report of Investment Transactions:

LAIF:

December $13,387,763.43
Chandler:

December $35,838,462.89

6.5 Resolution CC-2025-05 accepting the Quarterly Cash and Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2024.

Motion/Vote
By motion made/seconded (Coates/Jones), and carried unanimously, the Consent Agenda was approved.

7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS:

7.1 None

8.0 REGULAR AGENDA:

8.1 Discussion and possible action to approve Supplemental funding for Financial Support for the Shasta Lake Chamber of Commerce
Public Comment:

Kristie Mathews, Shasta Lake resident, submitted a written comment read into the record by the Deputy City Clerk
Ann Morningstar, Shasta Lake resident
Dolores Lucero, Shasta Lake resident
Tena Eisenbeisz, Shasta Lake resident
Motion/Vote:

A motion was made/seconded (Coates/Morgan).

Mayor Morgan called for a roll call vote.

By a vote of 2-2, the motion failed. Councilman Watkins and Councilman Jones voted opposed.

8.2 Resolution CC-2025-06 accepting the updated Investment Policy.

Public Comment:

Tena Eisenbeisz, Shasta Lake resident
Motion/Vote:

By motion made/seconded (Watkins/Coates), and carried unanimously, item 8.2 was approved.
6 8.3 Discussion and possible action to designate a representative for Region 1, CalCities Sacramento Valley Division.

Public Comment:

Tena Eisenbeisz, Shasta Lake resident
Motion/Vote:

No members of the Council volunteered for the representative assignment.

There was no action required on this item.

8.4 Discussion and possible action to approve a letter to Governor Newsom Urging Reevaluation of Policies Impacting Fuel Reduction and Infrastructure Enhancement.

Public Comment:

There was no public comment on this item.

Motion/Vote:

The council unanimously agreed to approve a letter to Governor Newsom.

9.0 STAFF COMMENTS:

Jessaca Lugo, City Manager, provided the City Council with an update on the Centimudi Project bid.

Cascade Village waiting list will open on Monday February 10, 2025, at 8am.

Free Chipper Day will be on March 1, 2025.

Update on recent storm damages.

10.0 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business, Mayor Morgan adjourned the meeting at 7:54 PM. _________________________________
CHARITY TATLOW, Deputy City Clerk
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2/5/2025 10:10:13 AM Page 6 of 6
Payroll Check Register
City of Shasta Lake Report Summary
Pay Period: 1/19/2025-2/1/2025
Packet: PYPKT00630 - PE 2.01.2025
Payroll Set: City of Shasta Lake - 01
Type
2 Count
0 4,353.10

0.00 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
0 0.00
0 0.00
Amount
82 176,323.59
Total 84 180,676.69
Reversals
Voided Checks
Direct Deposits
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Report and Recommendations 6.3
Reviewed and Approved
City Manager

AGENDA ITEM
City Council
____________________________________________________________ TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Wendy Howard, Finance Director
Jason Peterson, Finance Manager
DATE: February 18, 2025
SUBJECT: INFORMATION ITEM – MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING January 31, 2025
FILE NO.:

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a report of the Cash and Investment Report for the period ending January 2025.

BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the City of Shasta Lake’s Adopted Investment Policy and Government Code Section 53607, the Finance Director will submit a report of investment transactions to the City Council monthly.

Staff requests the City Council or the public to submit questions regarding the reports prior to the City Council Meeting to permit time to research the question.

FISCAL IMPACTS
There will be no fiscal impact as a result of this information item.

ATTACHMENTS
LAIF Statement
Chandler Investment Summary Report
External Link: Monthly Investment Reports (Full Report)

DISTRIBUTION
City Council
City Attorney
11 Local Agency Investment Fund
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001
(916) 653-3001
February 03, 2025
LAIF Home
PMIA Average Monthly
Yields

CITY OF SHASTA LAKE

FINANCE DIRECTOR
4477 MAIN STREET
SHASTA LAKE, CA 96019
Account Number: 98-45-868
January 2025 Statement
Tran Type Definitions
Effective
Date
Transaction
Date
Tran
Type Confirm
Number
Web
Confirm
Number Authorized Caller Amount
1/15/2025 1/14/2025 QRD 1767527 N/A SYSTEM 155,687.80
Account Summary
Total Deposit: 155,687.80 Beginning Balance: 13,387,763.43 Total Withdrawal: 0.00 Ending Balance: 13,543,451.23
12 MONTHLY ACCOUNT STATEMENT
City of Shasta Lake | Account #10203 | As of January 31, 2025 CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT | chandlerasset.com
Information contained herein is confidential. We urge you to compare this statement to the one you receive from your qualified custodian. Please see Important Disclosures at the end of the statement.

Chandler Team:

For questions about your account, please call (800) 317-4747, or contact [email protected]
Custodian:

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Portfolio Characteristics
Sector Allocation
Performance Review
Account Summary
Maturity Distribution
Top Issuers
Credit Quality (S&P)
Total Rate of Return** 1M 3M YTD 1YR 2YRS 3YRS 5YRS 10YRS Since Inception (01/01/14)
City of Shasta Lake 0.48% 1.00% 0.48% 4.43% 4.46% 2.35% 1.70% 1.70% 1.70% Benchmark Return 0.43% 0.96% 0.43% 4.14% 4.04% 1.87% 1.38% 1.39% 1.36% Average Modified Duration 1.81
Average Coupon 3.45%
Average Purchase YTM 3.92%
Average Market YTM 4.39%
Average Quality* AA+
Average Final Maturity 2.14
Average Life 1.87
End Values as of
12/31/2024
End Values as of
01/31/2025
Market Value 35,724,209.77 35,865,952.88
Accrued Interest 234,809.50 266,886.65
Total Market Value 35,959,019.27 36,132,839.54
Income Earned 125,775.70 115,916.39
Cont/WD (40.00) (80.00)
Par 36,088,729.74 36,161,111.26
Book Value 35,838,462.89 35,922,222.12
Cost Value 35,568,417.56 35,641,499.12
Government of The United States 36.91%
FHLMC 9.87%
Federal Home Loan Banks 9.80%
Farm Credit System 3.44%
American Express Credit Master Trust 2.06%
Bank of America Credit Card Trust 1.87%
FNMA 1.64%
Chase Issuance Trust 1.44%
**Periods over 1 year are annualized.

Benchmark: ICE BofA 1-3 Year US Treasury & Agency Index Secondary Benchmark:
*The credit quality is a weighted average calculation of the highest of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch 14 Report and Recommendations 7.1
Reviewed and Approved
City Manager

AGENDA ITEM
City Council
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Peter Bird, Senior Planner
DATE: February 18, 2025
SUBJECT: SUMMARY VACATION OF ALLEY, 4041 RED BLUFF STREET FILE NO: AV 24-01
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council consider adopting a resolution for the summary vacation of a 20-foot-wide alley right-of-way (ROW) located between North Boulevard and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) ROW to facilitate rehabilitation of the Kwok property at 4041 and 4043 Red Bluff Street.

BACKGROUND
The City of Shasta Lake Development Services Director approved Administrative Use Permit AD 24-05, a project to partially demolish an existing nonconforming building and convert the remaining 500 square feet to a third detached dwelling unit at 4041 and 4043 Red Bluff Street, on December 27, 2024. Conditions were added to the project to ensure compliance with the City’s development code. Before the rehabilitation occurs, the applicant must obtain a summary vacation of the existing alley right-of-way (ROW) that abuts the subject property, where the nonconforming building encroaches.

During the approval process for AD 24-05, the alley ROW was reviewed by City departments and the Shasta Lake Fire Protection District. It was determined that this area of ROW, as identified in Figure 1, qualified for summary vacation, and abandonment of it would benefit the City and applicant.

Once the ROW is vacated, the property will be quitclaimed to the adjoining property owners and assigned the same zoning (UR, Urban Residential in all cases). For the Kwok property, following the vacation, the applicant must also either demolish any portion of the nonconforming barn still encroaching into the adjoining property or complete a 15 property line adjustment to reconfigure the boundary with the adjacent properties to the north to accommodate the new dwelling unit as approved under AD 24-05.

The Planning Commission, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code (SHC) Section 8300 et. seq. and California Government Code Section 65402, reviewed the proposed summary vacation (AV 24-01) and adopted Resolution PC 2025-01 (attached as Exhibit B), finding the summary vacation is in conformance with the Shasta Lake General Plan.

The Staff Report presented to the Planning Commission (attached as Exhibit C) includes additional information about the project.

Council should consider whether the action qualifies as a summary vacation pursuant to SHC Section 8331, which states:

The legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate a street or highway if both of the following conditions exist:
(a) For a period of five consecutive years, the street or highway has been impassable for vehicular travel.
(b) No public money was expended for maintenance on the street or highway during such period.

The proposed vacation of ROW meets both criteria.

According to California Civil Code Section 1112, each adjacent property owner owns the fee title to the centerline of any area that is to be abandoned. The vacation of the alley will transfer all rights currently held by the City to the property owners. 16 City staff has coordinated with the Shasta County Assessor’s Office to determine whether abandoning the alley would necessitate a reassessment of the affected parcels. While we could not obtain a definitive answer in writing, the County verbally confirmed that the properties would not be reassessed. Staff requests that the City Council consider this information in their decision-making process. If the Council prefers a higher level of certainty regarding this matter, the project could be modified to only abandon the section of the alley that is adjacent to the applicant’s parcel.

The proposed summary vacation was reviewed by John Kenny, the City Attorney, who concluded that it is appropriate to quitclaim the alley/ROW to the applicant as the city does not need it.

The proposed Resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying the vacated alley/ROW to the applicant.

Comments Received
On February 10th, staff notified all affected property owners by posting three legal notices:
two at the western end and one at the eastern end of the alley, as well as sending notifications via mail. On February 13th, Ken and Tina Monk, the owners of 4048 Willow Street—located directly north of the Kwok property—contacted the City. Staff met with the couple to discuss the project and answered their questions regarding any potential impacts on their property and the upcoming process they should expect.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

There are no financial impacts. The applicant paid a permit fee to cover staff time in preparing the staff reports, resolutions, and costs associated with a consultant's peer review of the legal description for the Quit Claim Deed.

ATTACHMENTS:

A: City Council Resolution of Approval, Quitclaim Deed, Right-of-Way Vacation Legal Description and Map Exhibit
B: Planning Commission Resolution PC 2025-01
C: Planning Commission Staff Report, February 6, 2025
17 RESOLUTION CC 2025-XX
______________________________________________________________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SHASTA LAKE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE VACATION OF THE 20-FOOT-WIDE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY

LOCATED BETWEEN NORTH BOULEVARD, THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD,

RED BLUFF STREET, AND WILLOW STREET
______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Kevin Kwok submitted an application to the City requesting the vacation of the alley right-of-way (ROW) between North Boulevard, the Union Pacific Railroad, Red Bluff Street, and Willow Street in order to accommodate his residential project (AD 24- 05); and
WHEREAS, said application was submitted to the City departments and the Shasta Lake Fire Protection District for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2025, the Shasta Lake Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC 2025-01, finding the proposed summary vacation is in conformance with the Shasta Lake General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in making their determination, the Planning Commission reviewed the Staff Report, the documentation provided by staff, and supporting information presented at the February 6, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, which are hereby incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8330 et seq. provides for the summary vacation of street ROW; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to summarily vacate alley ROW as depicted on Exhibit A to this Resolution; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Shasta Lake hereby:

SECTION 1: Makes the following Findings:
a. The above Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein. b. This summary vacation is made pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 8330 et seq.
c. The alley right-of-way, as depicted in Exhibit A to this Resolution, is excess and not required now or in the future for public right-of-way purposes. d. Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8331, the alley has been impassable for vehicular travel for five consecutive years, and no public funds were used for its maintenance during this period.
18 e. This vacation of ROW is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Section 15305, Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). The Class 5 exemption applies to projects such as minor lot line adjustments not resulting in the creation of any new parcel in areas with an average slope of less than 20%. Once the ROW is vacated, the property will be quitclaimed to the adjacent property owners.

SECTION 2: City Council hereby orders the summary vacation depicted on Exhibit A to this Resolution.

SECTION 3: Directs the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the Resolution of Vacation, attested by the City Clerk under seal, in the Office of the Shasta County Recorder.

SECTION 4: From and after the date the resolution is recorded, the right-of-way vacated no longer constitutes an alley.

SECTION 5: The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute in the name of the City, all documents necessary, including a Quit Claim Deed to affected property owners to fulfill the completion of this right-of-way transaction.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February, 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

PAMELYN ANNE MORGAN, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
CHARITY TATLOW, Deputy City Clerk
Exhibits:

A: Right-of-Way Vacation Legal Description and Map Exhibit B: Quitclaim Deed
19 Exhibit A: Right-of-Way Vacation Legal Description and Map Exhibit 20 21
Exhibit B: Quitclaim Deed
22 Recording Requested By and
When Recorded, Return to:

Development Services Department

CITY OF SHASTA LAKE
4477 Main St.

Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Space above this line for Recorder’s use
Assessor’s Parcel Number 005-210-033
Consideration or net value less than $100.00
(R&T 11911)
Document Transfer Tax – None
(R&T 11922)

QUITCLAIM DEED
The City of Shasta Lake, a Municipal Corporation, Grantor, does hereby demise, release and forever quitclaim to Kevin Kwok, Melinda Amado, Kenneth C & Tina Marie Monk, Boring Family Trust, Eldon & Patricia Egan 2006 Family Trust, Kenneth E Flowers, Jr Living Trust ETAL, Matthew Sage, Imhoff Legacy Trust, and Sunny James & Bailey Ann McNabb, Grantees, that property in the City of Shasta Lake, Shasta County, State of California, described as follows:

See Exhibit A and B, attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Mail Tax Statements to Grantees at:

Melinda Amado
4008 Willows Street
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Kevin Kwok
188 E ALASKA AVE # 124
Fairfield, CA 94533
Kenneth C & Tina Marie Monk
4048 Willows St
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Boring Family Trust
168 Franciscan Trl
Redding, CA 96003
23 Eldon & Patricia Egan 2006 Family Trust
4036 Willows St
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Kenneth E Flowers, Jr Living Trust ETAL
PO Box 1498
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Matthew Sage
1223 North Blvd
Shasta Lake, CA
Imhoff Legacy Trust
19614 Dovie Ln
Cottonwood, CA 96022
Sunny James & Bailey Ann McNabb
4023 Red Bluff St
Shasta Lake, CA 96019

CITY OF SHASTA LAKE
Dated: _______________________________

By:
________________________________________
Jessaca Lugo
City Manager, City of Shasta Lake
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26 CITY OF SHASTA LAKE

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

STAFF REPORT
February 6, 2025
Staff Assigned: Peter Bird, Senior Planner
Project: Finding of Consistency with the General Plan for Summary Vacation of a 20-foot-wide Alley Between North Boulevard and UPRR Right-of-Way
File: AV 24-01
Assessor’s Parcel Nos: 005-210-033, 005-210-034, 005-210-035, 005-210-036, 005-390- 020, 005-390-021, 005-390-022, 005-390-023, 005-390-024, and 005-390- 025
Applicant / Property Owner: Kevin Kwok
Representatives: Same/EDS Engineering & Land Surveying
Significant / Applicable
Legal Authority:

California Streets and Highway Code Section 8313
California Government Code Section 65402(a)
California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code) Environmental
Determination:

Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Class 5 (Minor Alteration in Land Use Limitations)
SUMMARY:

Kevin Kwok (applicant) has proposed the summary vacation of approximately 7,170 square feet of a 20-foot-wide alley right-of-way (ROW) located between North Boulevard and the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) ROW to facilitate rehabilitation of the Kwok property at 4041 and 4043 Red Bluff Street. The Planning Commission should provide a report as to conformity with the City’s General Plan to the City Council.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Planning Commission review the proposal and forward the finding of General Plan Consistency to the City Council, pursuant to Government Code 65402(a) and California Streets and Highways Code Section 8313.

RECOMMENDED MOTION:

Staff recommends the Planning Commission make the following motion:
“I move the Planning Commission to adopt the attached Resolution finding the summary vacation conforms to the General Plan of the City of Shasta Lake.” 27 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The City of Shasta Lake Development Services Director approved Administrative Use Permit AD 24-05, a project to partially demolish an existing nonconforming barn and convert the remaining 500 square feet to a third detached dwelling unit at 4041 and 4043 Red Bluff Street, on December 27, 2024. Conditions were added to the project to ensure compliance with the City’s development code. Before the rehabilitation occurs, the applicant must obtain a summary vacation of the existing alley right-of-way (ROW) that abuts the subject property, where the nonconforming barn encroaches.

During the approval process for AD 24-05, the alley ROW was reviewed by City departments and the Shasta Lake Fire Protection District. It was determined that this area of ROW, as identified in Figure 1, qualified for summary vacation and abandonment of it would benefit the City and applicant.

Once the ROW is vacated, the property will be quitclaimed to the adjoining property owners and assigned the same zoning (UR, Urban Residential in all cases). For the Kwok property, following the vacation, the applicant must also either demolish any portion of the nonconforming barn still encroaching into the adjoining property or complete a property line adjustment to reconfigure the boundary with the adjacent properties to the north to accommodate the new dwelling unit as approved under AD 24-05. A conceptual property line location exhibit identifying the final proposed property configuration, is provided as Attachment B.

Applicable Regulations
Government Code 65402(a)
If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, no real property shall be acquired by dedication or otherwise for street, square, park or other public purposes, and no real property shall be Figure 1: Overview of Alley ROW Requested for Summary Vacation 28 disposed of, no street shall be vacated or abandoned, and no public building or structure shall be constructed or authorized, if the adopted general plan or part thereof applies thereto, until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition or disposition, such street vacation or abandonment, or such public building or structure have been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as to conformity with said adopted general plan or part thereof. The planning agency shall render its report as to conformity with said adopted general plan or part thereof within forty (40) days after the matter was submitted to it, or such longer period of time as may be designated by the legislative body.

California Streets and Highway Code Section 8313
(a) If the proposed vacation of a street, highway, or public service easement is within an area for which a general plan is adopted by a local agency, the legislative body of the public entity shall consider the general plan prior to vacating the street, highway, or public service easement.

California Civil Code Section 1112
Section Eleven Hundred and Twelve. A transfer of land, bounded by a highway, passes the title of the person whose estate is transferred to the soil of the highway in front to the center thereof, unless a different intent appears from the grant.

Shasta Lake General Plan
Staff identified Policies applicable to the summary vacation to determine whether the proposed project conforms to the Shasta Lake General Plan. The analysis statements provide evidence in support of the Finding of Conformity.

General Plan Policies
Consistent
with
General
Plan
Analysis
Land Use
Policy-LU-1.1
The city should encourage the reuse of
existing structures and developed
properties as opposed to greenfield
development, including through
incentives or other programs, to promote
infill development opportunities where
feasible.

Yes
The summary vacation supports the approval
of Administrative Use Permit AD 24-05 to
convert a nonconforming structure to a
dwelling unit.

Housing
Policy-HE-1.3
The City shall support infill residential
development on underutilized or vacant
infill sites to facilitate production of
housing units while also prioritizing
minimal displacement of existing
residents.

Yes
The summary vacation supports the approval
of Administrative Use Permit AD 24-05 to
create a new dwelling unit on an infill site.

Policy-HE-3.5
The City shall encourage private
reinvestment in older residential
neighborhoods and private rehabilitation
of housing.

Yes
The summary vacation supports the approval
of Administrative Use Permit AD 24-05 to
create a new dwelling unit through
rehabilitation of an existing nonconforming
structure.
29 Circulation
Policy-CIR-1.1
Coordinate policies for land development
and circulation.

Yes
The summary vacation is coordination
between the approval of Administrative Use
Permit AD 24-05 and the General Plan.

Policy-CIR-1.3
Encourage practical parking solutions to
serve community needs while avoiding
excessive amounts of surface parking
that disrupt the urban fabric of the city...

Yes
As required under Administrative Use Permit
AD 24-05, the applicant must provide the
required parking spaces for the new dwelling
unit.

Policy-CIR-1.6
Improve unpaved roads, driveways,
pedestrian and bicycle paths, and parking
areas as appropriate and with
consideration of reducing impervious
surfaces.

Yes
As required under Administrative Use Permit
AD 24-05, the applicant must pave the first 50
feet of the driveway, at a minimum, and may
be required to pave the entire driveway and all
parking areas.

Policy-CIR-1.7
Encourage connectivity and accessibility
to a mix of land uses that meet residents'
daily needs within walking distance,
consistent with the Land Use Element.

Yes
As required under Administrative Use Permit
AD 24-05, the applicant must sign a deferred
improvement agreement for the future
construction of curb, gutter, and sidewalk
adjacent to the existing street, which will
provide added connectivity to the immediate
area.

Policy-CIR-1.8
Promote greater linkages between land
uses and transit, as well as non-vehicular
modes of transportation to reduce
vehicular trip related emissions
Yes
See the discussion above. Future connectivity
of pedestrian infrastructure will lead to
reductions in vehicle trip-related emissions.

Policy-CIR-2.4
Design sidewalks and pedestrian paths to
provide sufficient space from vehicular
traffic and adequate sight lines between
adjoining development to ensure safety
and security, as practicable
Yes
See the discussion above. The design of future
improvements will be compliant with this
policy.

Policy-CIR-3.4
Require sidewalks or an appropriate
alternative in all new public and private
developments.

Yes
See the discussion above. Administrative Use
Permit AD 24-05 is conditioned to secure the
future construction of curb, gutter, and
sidewalk.

Policy-CIR-4.4
Coordinate transportation planning and
implementation with state, regional, and
local plans.

Yes
The summary vacation does not conflict with
any local, regional, or state transportation
plan.

Conservation
Policy-CON-3.4
Continue protecting and managing urban
forests in the City to enhance
beautification and conservation efforts to
the greatest extent possible…
Yes
As required under Administrative Use Permit
AD 24-05, the applicant must comply with the
Tree Conservation Ordinance.

Policy-CON-4.4
Protect resources such as wetlands,
hillsides, and native trees and plants by
encouraging sustainable development
practices, mitigating impacts to such
Yes See discussion above. The applicant must
comply with the Tree Conservation Ordinance.
30 areas through environmentally sensitive
project siting and design, and promoting
prudent fuel and vegetation management
by property owners to reduce the risk of
significant wildfire events.

Public Safety and Community Health
Policy-HS-3.3
Limit new development in high fire hazard
zones to those projects which can meet
established standards for adequate
emergency and evacuation access and
water supplies.

Yes
The rehabilitation of the existing
nonconforming structure under Administrative
Use Permit AD 24-05 to create a new dwelling
unit must comply with all applicable Wildland
Urban Interface (WUI) and/or Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ)
requirements, including retrofitting exterior
materials and windows to be non-combustible
and ignition-resistant, as well as all California
defensible space and vegetation management
laws.

Policy-HS-3.6
Protect development from wildland and
non-wildland fires by requiring
development to incorporate design
measures responsive to the risk from this
hazard.

Yes
See the discussion above. This project must
comply with all applicable WUI and VHFHSZ
requirements.

Policy-HS-8.2
Protect noise-sensitive uses and areas
from significant sources of noise,
including from transportation and
stationary noise-generating uses.

Yes
As required under Administrative Use Permit
AD 24-05, the applicant must have a qualified
acoustical specialist verify that interior noise
levels will not exceed a day-night noise level
(Ldn) of 45 dB in any habitable room due to
proximity to the UPRR ROW.

Policy-HS-7.8
Promote physical activity in the daily
routines of residents through targeted
improvements to active transportation
infrastructure, consistent with the
Circulation Element.

Yes
See discussion under Circulation policies
above. Physical activity will be promoted
through the future construction of curb, gutter,
and sidewalk, which will provide a safe space
to walk.

Policy-HS-9.6
Encourage a land use pattern that
reduces reliance on the automobile and
encourages alternative modes of
transportation for travel to employment
and shopping by encouraging [infill
development and increased residential
densities near employment and
shopping, and along major traffic
corridors].

Yes
The summary vacation supports the approval
of Administrative Use Permit AD 24-05 to
create a new dwelling unit on an infill site near
Shasta Dam Boulevard.

CITY COUNCIL ACTION
If the Planning Commission adopts the Resolution determining the proposed vacation of alley ROW is in conformance with the Shasta Lake General Plan, the City Council would receive the Planning Commission’s report and conduct a public hearing. Council would consider whether the action qualifies as a summary vacation pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8313, which states:
31 The legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate a street or highway if both of the following conditions exist:
(a) For a period of five consecutive years, the street or highway has been impassable for vehicular travel.
(b) No public money was expended for maintenance on the street or highway during such period.

The proposed vacation of the alley ROW meets both criteria.

The City Council’s action would include authorizing the City Manager to execute quitclaim deeds abandoning the City’s interest in the ROW.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
On December 27, the City of Shasta Lake Development Services Director issued a finding that the proposed partial demolition and conversion of the nonconforming barn to a new dwelling unit (Administrative Use Permit AD 24-05) qualified for a Categorical Exemption, Class 3 (c), pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (CCR Title 14, Chapter 3). The summary vacation of alley ROW does not amend the General Plan or Zoning Code, nor does it grant any entitlements in addition to those granted by Administrative Use Permit AD 24-05.

The proposed summary vacation of alley ROW is Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Class 5 (Minor Alteration in Land Use Limitations), which applies to projects such as minor lot line adjustments not resulting in the creation of any new parcel in areas with an average slope less than 20%. Once the alley ROW is vacated, the property will be quitclaimed to the applicant and other adjacent property owners.

PLANNING COMMISSION OPTIONS
The Planning Commission has several options with respect to the finding of General Plan Consistency at this time:

1. Forward Finding of Consistency to the City Council. The Planning Commission may take action by adopting the attached Resolution; finding that summary vacation of approximately 7,170 square feet of the 20-foot-wide alley ROW located between North Boulevard and the UPRR ROW is in conformance with the City’s General Plan and forward their finding to the City Council.

2. Continue the Action. The Planning Commission may desire additional time to review the project for General Plan consistency. The Commission has the option to continue the matter to a certain future date to accomplish these efforts (within 40 days).

3. Deny the Finding of General Plan Consistency. The Planning Commission may find the project is not consistent with the General Plan and forward that finding to the City Council.

Attachment A: Resolution
Attachment B: Proposed Property Line Location Exhibit
32 Report and Recommendations 8.1 Reviewed and Approved City Manager

AGENDA ITEM
City Council
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: James Takehara, Electric Utility Director
DATE: February 18, 2025
SUBJECT: LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD
FILE NO.: New
SUMMARY:

Staff requests City Council direction and possible action regarding whether the City of Shasta Lake (“City”) should join the voluntary component of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (“LCFS”) program. Staff has attached a sample resolution should the City Council decide to authorize this action.

BACKGROUND
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has implemented several regulations and programs focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) emissions across various industries. The City is subject to several of these regulations, such as the CA Cap-and-Trade program and the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.

In 2009, CARB adopted the LCFS regulation, and it has been amended numerous times.

Its purpose is to reduce GHG emissions and other smog forming and toxic air pollutants related to vehicle emissions. The LCFS regulations promote this emission reduction goal through cost and price signals.

The LCFS regulations impacts oil refineries’ cost structure, which then impacts prices at the pump for consumers. The LCFS regulations require oil refineries to purchase LCFS credits in a volume that said to offset GHG emissions associated with the amount of gasoline and diesel fuel they produce. It is substantial, as transportation represents the single largest source of GHG emissions in CA. Before LCFS, these costs did not exist in refineries’ operations, so this created a new cost of production through regulatory fiat.

Refineries do not simply absorb this new cost, as they adjust prices they charge to their 33 wholesale consumers, and these pass-through costs eventually effect the price to the ultimate consumer. That is, prices at the gasoline and diesel pump increased because of the LCFS. With increases in prices at the pump, drivers are expected to drive less, possibly purchasing more efficient vehicles (e.g., higher mile-per-gallon, hybrids) or even switch to technologies that do not rely directly on fossil fuels (e.g., electric vehicles).

CARB has allocated a portion of the initial supply of LCFS credits to the electric utility sector. The rationale is that electric utilities play an important role in decarbonizing California’s transportation emissions by playing a major part in facilitating electric vehicles. However, CARB decided to make this portion of the LCFS voluntary. To participate, each electric utility must affirmatively opt in to gain access to the LCFS credits that are allocated to it. Otherwise, those LCFS credits are allocated to the other electric utility participants. In fact, LCFS credits have been accruing for non-participants as an accommodation for the program startup. That is, LCFS credits attributable to the City’s electric utility operations have been accruing and have been set aside even though the City has not opted into the LCFS program. However, this practice will soon be changing.

Any electric utility that wishes to receive the accumulated LCFS credits must opt into the LCFS program by March 31, 2025. Again, this portion of the LCFS program is optional. If no action is taken, the LCFS credits that have accumulated for the City will be reallocated to LCFS participants.

If the City decides to opt into the LCFS program, the Electric Department will be responsible administering the City’s activities. The work is nearly identical to Cap-andTrade program mechanics, so staff does not anticipate this to be a significant administrative burden or for this to carry any significant cost.

This is a voluntary action, so the City does not need to opt into the LCFS. Doing so before March 31 captures the accrued credits and value held aside during this transition period.

Taking no action would result in these accumulated credits to be reallocated to other utilities that have opted into the program, but would otherwise have no incremental cost or penalty placed upon the City. Taking no action would not exclude the City from eventually joining the voluntary component of LCFS, but these accumulated credits would no longer be available. Regardless of the City’s decision to participate or not, the LCFS program will carry on at the same level and our community will remain subject to its related costs at the gas/diesel pump.

The Electric Committee met on January 15, 2025, recommended this topic be presented to the City Council for discussion and possible action, but did not take a specific position on this matter.

FISCAL IMPACT
LCFS program administrators are unable to provide an official estimate of the City’s allocated and accumulates LCFS credits. One informal estimate suggests about $100,000 in accumulated LCFS credits are available if the City joins this program by March 31, 2025.
34 There are no direct costs to join this program and the administrative costs are expected to be minimal.

The use of LCFS credits are heavily restricted, as they must be used to promote electrification or other zero-emission transportation. One allowable example is to use LCFS credits to electrify the City fleet, an action that is required by another CARB regulation, the Advanced Clean Fleets, which remains in effect for public fleets. The sample resolution attached would direct staff to administer LCFS credits and funds in accordance with LCFS program restrictions, as they may be amended from time to time, following appropriations from the City Council.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution

DISTRIBUTION
City Council
35 RESOLUTION CC 2025-XX
______________________________________________________________________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHASTA LAKE

AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE

LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD PROGRAM
______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Shasta Lake (City) is a publicly owned electric utility; and WHEREAS, the California Air Resources Board adopted the “Low Carbon Fuels Standard” (LCFS) program in 2009, which has been updated numerous times, which creates LCFS credits as a market-based compliance mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the LCFS credits are set aside for the electric utility industry as such utilities play an important role in facilitating an alternative transportation fuel in supporting the adoption of electric vehicles; and
WHEREAS, it is voluntary for an electric utility to “opt in” to the LCFS program where that utility would indeed be allocated its share of LCFS credits; and WHEREAS, by opting into the LCFS program before March 31, 2025, the City is expected to receive the accrued LCFS value, currently estimated at $100,000, and would receive its allocated share of future LCFS credits as they materialize; and WHEREAS, the use of LCFS credits are highly restricted and can only be used to promote additional electrification of transportation, which includes but is not limited to the City’s purchase(s) of electric vehicles and charging equipment for its fleet; and WHEREAS, every consumer of gasoline and diesel is subjected to the costs associated with the LCFS program regardless of the City’s decision to invoke its ability to participate in the LCFS program in order to capture LCFS credits and associated values; and WHEREAS, the City of Shasta Lake desires to participate in the LCFS program before March 31, 2025 to capture the LCFS credit value that has accumulated to date and LCFS credits that are allocated to the City in the future.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Shasta Lake authorizes the City Manager or her designee to enlist the City in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard administered by the CA Air Resources Board and to administer the funds in a manner consistent with the LCFS program after funds are appropriated by the City Council.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
36 PAMELYN ANNE MORGAN, Mayor
ATTEST:

CHARITY TATLOW, Deputy City Clerk
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Q1.2| February 1, 2025
As I write this, California is experiencing one of the most devastating wildfire disasters in modern U.S. history, with estimated damages and economic losses ranging from $250 billion to $275 billion. To put that in perspective, the state’s entire budget is approximately $320 billion. While the cause of this fire is still under investigation, its impact is undeniable.

Closer to home, the Park Fire tore through Butte and Tehama counties, spreading at an alarming rate of 5,000 acres per hour. In total, it burned more than 429,000 acres and destroyed over 700 structures. Tragically, this fire was caused by arson—an entirely preventable disaster.

In response to the wildfires in Southern California, our City Council has sent a letter to Governor Newsom, urging a reassessment of policies that hinder fuel reduction efforts and infrastructure improvements. The City emphasized the need to re-evaluate existing regulations—particularly those related to environmental protections (CEQA), permitting, land use, labor, and contracting—as well as eliminate bureaucratic obstacles that delay or prevent critical, life-saving projects. Prioritizing fuel reduction, emergency access roads, and vital infrastructure upgrades—such as water infrastructure projects—is essential. While our city of 10,200 residents has limited influence over state policies, we can take proactive steps to reduce wildfire risks in our own community.

In 2022, the City released the first volume of the Wildfire Preparedness Guide, equipping residents with valuable information on wildfire prevention and readiness. Since then, we’ve completed numerous fuel reduction projects, treating over 580 acres, establishing a shaded fuel break along the northern section, and removing 117 hazardous trees along Lake Blvd., with additional removals planned for Ashby Rd. and Cascade Blvd. We’ve also worked closely with private property owners on fire mitigation efforts near homes and open spaces.

These initiatives have been made possible through more than $3.2 million in CalFIRE grant funding, with an additional $900,000 recently secured to continue this vital work.

Additionally, our electric utility and public works department provide year-round tree maintenance to further enhance safety. While we can’t control fire behavior, our goal is to mitigate, slow its spread, and ensure safe evacuations when needed.

On the topic of evacuations, if you haven’t already, I strongly encourage you to sign up for Alert Shasta, the new emergency alert system provided by the Shasta County Office of Emergency Services through the Genasys app. This guide includes step-by-step instructions for registration. Emergencies can happen at any time, so staying informed is crucial. If you don’t have access to a cell phone or computer, you can contact Shascom at [email protected] or call (530) 245-6500 during normal business hours for assistance.

Shasta Lake is a remarkable community, rich in natural beauty and resources. If there’s one key takeaway from this guide, it’s this: reduce fire fuels on your own property. Fire safety is a shared responsibility together, we can make a difference.

Wildfire Preparedness
an update from the City Manager
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Shasta Lake Community Awards Dinner
March 8, 2025, doors open 5:00 PM
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(530) 275-7411 Fuel Redduction work near Yelllow Pine Fuel Reduction work near Polf Park 39 City Expands Programs to Help Lower Your Expenses
Shasta Lake Designated Fire
Risk Reduction Community
What does that mean for you?
The City of Shasta Lake is pleased to announce that the State of California Board of Forestry has designated it as a Fire Risk Reduction Community (FRRC). This recognition means that Shasta Lake is working with the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to implement targeted fire prevention and risk reduction strategies. As part of an FRRC, the City is committed to reducing wildfire risk through proactive actions guided by Board of Forestry standards.

In 2024, only 11 cities across California received this designation, which is valid for two years. The Shasta Lake Fire Protection District has also been awarded the FRRC designation.

With insurance companies tightening their coverage areas, being recognized as an FRRC may benefit residents, as some insurers may offer better coverage, lower premiums, or potential discounts for properties in communities that actively work to reduce fire risk.

We encourage you to check with your insurance provider about available wildfire discounts.

The FRRC designation also opens up additional opportunities for state and federal grants aimed at supporting fire prevention efforts. These grants will help fund critical fuel reduction activities, including brush clearing, creating defensible space, establishing firebreaks, and community education programs are designed to help prevent burnout and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

We recognize that rising costs are affecting households throughout our community. Your City Council is committed to providing support during these challenging times.

If you’ve faced unexpected financial hardships—whether due to a higher-than-expected utility bill, a water leak, or the increasing costs of maintaining an aging home—we’re here to help. If you're struggling to make ends meet by month’s end and need food assistance (see box below on food resources).

We offer a variety of utility assistance programs, and if you're looking to improve your home’s energy efficiency, our rebate program can make upgrades more affordable. One customer recently spent $1100 on insulation and received $960 back, while another received $625 to replace an aging electric water heater. There are many more rebates such as light bulbs, HVAC, windows, etc. visit: cityofshastalake.org/rebates
Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with a free energy audit to identify ways to save. Call 1-855-516-2105
SHARES Program
The SHARES program offers financial assistance to
qualifying customers once every 12 months. For more
information or to apply, contact the program at (530)
222-2207
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
HEAP provides payment assistance with home energy
bills. Customers can apply once every twelve months.

Efficiency and Rebates Available
The City of Shasta Lake manages a comprehensive
energy and efficiency incentive program for residential & commercial customers focusing on peak load
reduction and energy conservations.

City of Shasta Lake
4477 Main Street, Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Phone: (530) 275-7400
Website: www.cityofshastalake.org
Note: City Hall will be closed February 17th
Lifeline Rates
Lifeline Rates are available for customers 62 or older
OR are on proven disability and fall under the listed
income guidelines. Contact customer service for more
information.

Food Assistance Resources
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