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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
Also present: Assistant City Attorney Gretchen Stuhr, 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 Vice Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was provided by Colin Duffy, Redding Nazarene Church.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition to Kerry Caranci , Community Foundation Chief Executive Officer, in honor of the Community Foundation of the North State’s 25th Anniversary and its over $100 million in impact over two decades working to enrich North State communities.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation by Todd Jones, Redding Chamber of Commerce President, providing a quarterly report regarding tourism marketing and promotion efforts for the City of Redding.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
Sheryl Bullock expressed her concerns and opposition to the proposed City of Redding project called The Peaks Subdivision to be built off of Quartz Hill Road.
Destany Papke relayed background information reg arding a crime committed at her home and expressed frustration with the handling of the case by the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office and Shasta County Sheriff’s Office.
Laurie Baker opined that the United Way’s Building Bridges program offers sev eral opportunities 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.
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: Special Meeting of March 3, 2025, The Peaks Subdivision Project Site Tour.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable (AP) Register No. 7 for the period January 1, 2025, through January 31, 2025, in the amount of $25,597,520.87; and AP Register No. 8 for the period February 1, 2025, through February 28, 2025 , in the amount of $18,014,722.10. SUMMARY TOTAL: $43,612,242.97.
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.
4.1(b).Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for Assembly Bill 476 (Gonzalez) which enhances enforcement measures against copper wire theft.
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4.4(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) a ccept the 2024 City of Redding General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and (2) direct staff to forward the document to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, and the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.
4.6(a). Authorize the following actions relative to the City of Redding Whale Tail Grant: (1) accept the California Natural Resources Agency – California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant in the amount of $50,000; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant agreement and associated documents for the California Natural Resources Agency – California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant FY 2024 -25 project; and (3) adopt Resolution No. 2025 -017, a resolution of the City Council of the C ity of Redding, approving and adopting the 71 st Amendment to Budget Resolution No. 2023 -060 appropriating $50,000 in state funding for the California Natural Resources Agency – California Coastal Commission Whale Tail Grant.
4.9(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, ratifying the application for, and authorizing the acceptance of funding from the California Highway Patrol’s Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, if awarded, in the amount of $288,974; (2) authorize the City Manager , or designee, to execute said contract and any associated amendments; and (3) authorize the City Manager to administratively appropriate the grant funds.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following relative to Contract Purchase Agreement No. 225 Water Utility Warehouse Items and Fire Hydrants: (1) approve increased expense under the contract with Pace Supply Corporation for an annual evaluated price of $400,000; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with Pace Supply Corporation through March 31, 2028, if mutually agreeable, with all terms and conditions remaining the same and price adjustments in direct proportion to a Producer Price Index; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve an additional $50,000 to the contract award as a contingency per fiscal year.
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following relative to the City of Redding’s COVID -19 Economic Stimulus Package projects: (1) accept the Project Status Report; and (2) ratify approval of City Manager award for the Upgrade HVAC at City Hall (C19-M-03) to Jessee Heating and Air, Inc. in the amount of $480,763.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following relative to the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) a ccept update regarding the project; (2) approve an increase to the budget for construction in the amount of $340,000, bringing the total pro ject budget to $1,380,000; and (3) 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.
4.11(d).Approve an increase to the Churn Creek Lift Station Rehabilitation Project’s (Bid Negotiation No. 5452) construction contingency budget in the amount of $65,000, bringing the construction contingency total to $262,000 for the project.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Audette, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, ratified, 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. 2025-017 and 2025-018 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE REDDING JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY.
6.1. Joint Public Hearing – Resolution; to consider authorization of the issuance of bonds to finance the significant replacement and upgrades to overhead and underground infrastructure systems, enhancements and construction at the Redding Power Plant.
Redding Electric Utility Assistant Director Joseph Bowers highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:38 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Munns opened the Joint Public Hearing.
Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member .
Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-019, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding: (a) approving the issuance by the Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority of its Electric System Revenue Bonds, 2025 Series A, in an amount not to exceed $70 million to finance the 2025A Electric System Project; (b) authorizing the execution and delivery of an Installment Sale Agreement, a Purchase Contract, and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement; (c) approving the form and distribution of the Official Statement; and (d) authorizing the execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the financing.
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. 2025-019 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Reports from Independent Auditors for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Finance Director Gregory Robinett provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Audette, to approve the Audit Committee’s recommendation; and (2) accept the Statement on Auditing Standards AU-C 260 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2024. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
**Clerk’s Note: Item 9.10(a) was moved after Item No. 9A at the request of City Manager Tippin.
9.10(a).Acceptance of the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Finance Director Gregory Robinett summarized the Report to Cit y Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Resner, to accept the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes. 28 3/18/2025
9.1(c). Accepting report regarding tobacco retailing in the City of Redding.
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated he rein by reference.
Mr. Gibilisco and Police Chief Barner relayed the necessary resources and steps needed to incorporate a tobacco retail license program.
The following retail owners spoke in opposition to an increasing the tobacco retailing licensing fees and enforcement: Ishar Gill, Jaskaran Sahita, Jagdeep Singh , and Baljovan Singh.
The following spoke in favor of stronger tobacco retail licensing fees and enforcement for retail and vape/smoke shops : Ava Donaghe, Marley Allen -Wadley, Cathy Grindstaff, Paula Taillant, Jennifer Coulter, Aleta Carpenter, Debbie Burkett, Madison Bible, Norm Lassard, Kristen Schreder, and Mark Mezzano.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Council Member Resner, City Manager Tippin advised that zoning amendments pertaining to tobacco retailers and smoke shops would require Planning Commission review prior to Council’s approval.
City Manager Tippin further addressed Council’s concerns and advised that staff could bring back two ordinances that would allow Council to review prior to adoption.
A consensus of the Council accepted the report on tobacco retailing, and directed staff to return to Council for consideration at a future Council meeting with draft tobacco retail licensure ordinance options that include varying enforcement and elements on zoning.
Mayor Munns left the Chambers at 9:19 p.m. and returned at 9:21 p.m. Council Member Dhanuka left the Chambers at 9:20 p.m. and returned at 9:23 p.m.
9.2(b). Oral Presentation by Housing Community Development Manager Nicole Smith regarding City of Redding Housing Division Programs.
Nicole summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by referenc e, providing Council with updates regarding programs and special needs population activities, including activities that address homelessness.
A discussion from the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
Council Member Resner left the room at 9:37 p.m. and returned at 9:39 p.m.
9.6(b). Oral report by Community Services Associate Project Coordinator Leah Mancabelli regarding the City of Redding-owned Oregon Gulch Open Space in the City of Redding.
Ms. Mancabelli highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presen tation, both incorporated herein by reference , providing the Council with background information regarding the 378 -acre City of Redding-owned Open space along with updates relative to impact mitigation and programming efforts to-date.
A discussion from the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.10(b).City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review and associated Resolution.
Finance Director Gregory Robinett provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) accept the City of Redding’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025 -020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 70 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 increasing appropriations by $3,579,340 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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. 2025-020 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.15(a).Adoption of an Uncodified Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the City of Redding's contract with California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to allow Unrepresented Safety and Non-Safety Employees and Elected Officials to share additional costs of the retirement benefit.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) adopt an uncodified Ordinance No. 2675, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending the Retirement Contract (C -99) between the City of Redding (City) and CalPERS to adopt Government Code Section 20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) for Unrepresented Safety and Non-Safety Employees and Elected Officials; (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for the City upon receipt of the final document fr om CalPERS; (3) authorize the City Clerk to sign the Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 20516 (CON 500); and (4) authorize the City Clerk to sign the Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 7507 (CON 12A). The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Assistant City Attorney Stuhr read Ordinance No. 2675 by title only and 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 Audette’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to reprioritize and return to Council at a future Council meeting with a presentation on a fee structure relating to receipt of electronic fees from third-party rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO in the City of Redding.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 10:1 8 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the m eeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk