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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Munns.
The Invocation was provided by Redding Police and Fire Chaplain Gordon DeWitt.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Irene Salter opined that the United Way’s Building Bridges program offers several opportuni ties to bring the community together through programs such as Learning Lounges. She noted that programs can be accessed through United Way’s website at https://www.norcalunitedway.org/building-bridges.
Jaclyn Treadway expressed a need for more community engagement for the homeless and offered a presentation to the Council regarding the nonprofit work happening within her organization as well as her contact information to the Council and public to access volunteer opportunities in the North state.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025.
4.1(a). Accept update regarding the proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding and, pursuant to Public Contract Code 20168 and 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four- fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency.
4.2(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -013, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding , declaring April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Redding.
4.3(a). Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the acquisition of additional endpoint security licenses from Center for Internet Security, as needed, to ensure appropriate licensing and cyber protection for endpoint network connected devices.
4.5(a). Authorize the following relative to Bid Schedule No. 5564 – Insulators, Pins, Braces and Guy Assemblies for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid 5564 to OneSource Supply Solutions for an annual evaluated price of $223,928.50 which does not include sales tax; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with OneSource Supply Solutions through February 29, 2028, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve an additional $45,000 to the bid as a contingency per fiscal year.
4.5(b).Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement to Master Services Agreement with Faneuil, LLC (formerly known as Faneu il, Inc.) and Everise, Inc. relative to Master Services Agreement (C-8429); and (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C -10383) for the Redding Organics Diversion to Energy Operations Project: (1) approve the Fi rst Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-10383) with Water Works Engineers, LLC in the amount of $ 194,432 for a total not to exceed fee of $1,393,712; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Amendment; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in total. 20 3/4/2025
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following a ctions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C -7377) for the Eastside Road Bridge at Canyon Hollow Creek Replacement Project: (1) approve the Third Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-7377) with Dokken Engineering in the amount of $ 21,980.41 for a total not to exceed fee of $456,171.77; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Amendment; and (3) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in total.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C -7378) for the Westside R oad Bridge at Canyon Hollow Creek Replacement Project: (1) approve the F ourth Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C -7378) with Dokken Engineering in the amount of $22,011.95 for a total not to exceed fee of $ 418,493.67; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Amendment; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in total.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C -7518) for the Westside Sewer Interceptor Phase 3 Project: (1) approve the Fifth Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C - 7518) with Water Works Engineers, LLC in the amount of $ 148,709 for a total not to exceed fee of $953,265; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Amendment; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $75,000 in total.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Summary Vacation of the Mistletoe Lane Cul -de-Sac and Public Service Easement (A-2024-01530): (1) a dopt Resolution No. 2025 -014, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, summarily vacating the Mistletoe Lane Cul-de-Sac and a Public Service Easement within the areas shown on Parcel Map No. LS 10-91 filed in Book 28 of Parcel Maps at Page 80, Shasta County Records described in Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B; (2) find the action consistent with the General Plan; and (3) find the action categorically exempt fr om environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15035 - Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.
4.11(f).Accept update regarding the emergency work for the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Projec t; and, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Resner, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution Nos. 2025-013 and 2025-014 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(b). Letter to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors requesting reconsideration of terms for the United Airlines Denver/Redding flight.
City Manager Tippin highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Shasta County Board of Supervisor Chris Kelstrom affirmed the Count y’s interest in forming a Joint Powers Authority regarding the Redding Airport.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) authorize the Mayor to sign a letter requesting the Shasta County Board of Supervisors to reconsider their terms attached to the additional $100,000 offered for the Minimum Revenue Guarantee for the new United Airlines Flight between Denver and Redding; (2) direct City staff to schedule a meeting with Shasta County to discuss an Airport Joint Powers Agreement; and (3) appoint Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner, and Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka, to participate in the meeting.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(b). Resolution increasing business tax on cannabis businesses in the City of Redding.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The following spok e in opposition to the increased business tax on cannabis :
Melanie Smith, Tucker Heston, Joe Baker, Chelsey Pierce, Laythen Martines, Simone Saraf, William Williams, Addison Sasso, Bob Me issner, Wynona Taggart, Talon Overstreet, Robert Minlar, Jeremy Hughes, and Kiley Batch.
In response to Council Member Littau, City Manager Tippin confirmed that a letter was received by the City of Redding from a citizen’s group with the intention of a citizen -led tax initiative to increase the sales tax by one percent.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
After a series of motions were made and then failed due to the lack of a second , the following motion was approved.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-015, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to increase the existing business tax rates on cannabis businesses beginning on July 1, 2025, as follows: (a) cultivation Rate from $3 per square foot to $5 per square foot of cannabis cultivation area; (b) manufacturing, Processing, Laboratory Testing, Storage, and Distribution Rate from three percent to four percent of gross receipts; and (c) retailer’s Initial Rate from five percent to six percent of gross receipts.
Mayor Munns called for a roll call vote by the City Clerk.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Littau
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2025-015 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The City Council recessed from 8:01 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. Council Member Dhanuka returned to Chambers after the recess at 8:08 p.m.
9.6(a). Long-term options for Redding Sports Park operations.
Community Services Director Travis Menne highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), including a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Menne noted that no actionable ideas or offers from outside groups were receiv ed by the City of Redding (City) for long-term operations of the Redding Sports Park (Park). He stated that there is adequate funding available for operations and maintenance of the facility by the City through July 2027.
The following spoke in favor o f the City’s long-term operation of the Park: Talon Overstreet, Melody Mugridge, Mrs. Strait, Sophia Yount, Justin Barrett, Christian Santos, Jessica Santos, Tawney Cowell, and Tracey Richardson.
California Soccer Park Executive Director Kenny Breedlove expressed his intent to work with the City to negotiate terms and conditions for operation of the restaurant and to obtain a liquor license for concession and beverage sales in the Park. 20 3/4/2025
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Littau, to: (1) accept the report regarding a City of Redding -staffed model for operations and maintenance of the Redding Sports Park (Park); (2) direct staff to continue operations of the Park until the end of Fiscal Year 2026 -27; (3) a dopt Resolution No. 2025 -016, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 68 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023 -060 appropriating $118,170 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the addi tion of $15,000 in Operating, Materials and Supplies and the following new positions to manage daily operations at the Park: one new Recreation Supervisor; eight Recreation Crew Supervisors; ten Recreation Leaders; one Recreation Coordinator; and one Gardener position; and (4) authorize staff to begin negotiations with the Redding Soccer Park regarding food and beverage operations.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2025-016 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COU NCIL MEMBERS RELATIV E TO POTENTIAL TOPIC S FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Dr. Dhanuka’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return with a presentation regarding City of Redding Crime Statistics that includes repeat offenders.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 9:20 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk