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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
April 1, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka and 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 Council Member Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Redding Police and Fire Departments’ Chaplain Dan Conklin.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Mayor’s Proclamation presented to Executive Director Wendy Dickens with First 5 Shasta declaring April 4-12, 2025, as Week of the Young Child in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Mayor's Proclamation presented t o Nancy Hill with the Shasta County Arts Council declaring April 2024 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month in the City of Redding.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
In response to Susan Murray’s comments, City Manager Tippin advised that : (1) the City of Redding and the Redding Rodeo Association (RRA) have reached an agreement regarding its lease extension, and contracts are pending with the RRA’s Attorney; and (2) Vice Mayor Littau was appointed in December 2024 to fill the vacancy to the Redding Rodeo Ground lease Ad Hoc Committee left by outgoing Council Member Joshua Johnson.
On behalf of the Redding Parks and Trail Foundation, Christina Prosperi shared that the Foundation has raised over $13 ,000.00 in the first quarter of 2025, highlighted that several more fundraisers are planned, with more information provided on the Redding Parks & Trial Foundation Facebook Page. She encouraged everyone to get out and enjoy the trails.
Jenny Nowain thanked the Council for always being considerate of the public when differing opinions are expressed.
Steve Kohn expressed his frustration that the Council is not communicating with their constituents.
Huston Kalinowski opined concerns regarding City budget deficits and the City Manager’s salary compared to cities of similar size to Redding.
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 – Closed Session of March 4, 2025; Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025; Special Meeting – Budget Workshop No. 2 of March 13, 2025; Special Meeting – Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Village Ground Breaking Ceremony of March 17, 2025; and Special Meeting – Closed Session of March 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), m ake a determination by a four- fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency.
In response to Denise Eye’s and Sean Conner’s statements regarding severe flooding of their homes from a City-owned culvert, Mayor Munns stated that he would meet with them after the Council meeting to discuss further.
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4.3(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) award Bid Schedule No. 5556 for Microsoft M365 Annual Licenses to Insight Public Sector Inc ., with an annual licensing co st of $386,332; (2) approve the City Manager, or designee, to modify the number and type of licenses based on City of Redding (City) staff needs; (3) award the RFP Schedule No. 5543 - Provide Professional Implementation Services for Microsoft 365 Migration contract to Insight Public Sector, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $494,050; (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute the contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. and approve contract amendments in an amount not to exceed $50,000 in total; and ( 5) adopt Resolution No. 2025-021, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 69 th Amendment to Budget Resolution No . 2023-060 appropriating $930,390 to fund the bid utilizing the City’s Information Technology Reserves Account.
4.5(a). Approve the following actions related to the Long -Term Parts, Services and Inspections Contract (C-5661) between Siemens Energy Inc. and the City of Redding for repairs at the City of Redding Power Plant: (1) approve Change Order 47 to Contract 5661 to replace Generating Unit 6’s gearset in the amount of $ 3,143,607; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documentation or change or ders within the approved budget; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2025-022, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 73rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $3,143,610 for the Generating Unit 6 gearset replacement; and (4) find that Change Order 47 is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
4.11(a).Authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the current contract with Ed Staub & Sons Petroleum, Inc. , for cardlock fuel purchases , with all prices, terms and conditions remaining the same, through August 31, 2025.
4.11(b).Authorize the following actions r elative to Bid Negotiation No. 5 548 (Job No. 5636), Redding Library Flooring Replacement Project: (1) award to Northern Valley Flooring in the amount of $ 622,840; (2) approve $78,500 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $32,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $63,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
4.11(c).Approve list of qualified on -call consultants to provide engineering and architectural - related services, which is consistent with City Manager’s Policy No. 22 -03, Selection of Specialty Consultants.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following relative to the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) accept update regarding the project; and (2) 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(e).Authorize the following relative to the funding, design, permitting, and construction of the Pump Station 1 Replacement Project: (1) authorize the City of Redding to submit an application in an amount not to exceed $6 million to the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in partnership with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the grant, should it be awarded.
4.11(f). Authorize the following actions regarding Highway Bridge Program grant funding from the State of California Department of Transportation : (1) accept additional grant funds awarded to the City of Redding for the Girvan Road Bridge over Olney Creek Project (Project); and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-023, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 72nd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $296,580 for the Project.
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4.11(g).Authorize and approve the following: (1) make a finding that Xylem Flygt pumps are the sole source standard for the Influent Pump Station Number Two (IPS2) at the City of Redding Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.20, Purchasing System; (2) authorize the purchase of a Xylem Flygt pump in the amount of $263,667.84 for the Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to a pprove future pricing adjustments in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Audette, 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. 2025-021 through 2025-023 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's appointments to the City of Redding Planning Commission
Mayor Munns summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Mayor Munns expressed his thanks to Planning Commissioner’s Brandi Greene and Aaron Hatch, and stated that he contacted the new candidates and believes that their new perspectives will be a fresh start.
The following spoke in opposition to the Mayor’s appointments to Planning Commission:
Susan Murray, Steve Kohn, Jenny Nowain, Benjamin Nowain, and Brandi Greene.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) appoint Josh ua Johnson to the Planning Commission to serve a four -year term effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029; and (2) appoint Blake Nance to serve a four-year term effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns
NOES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Resner
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Littau
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Motion failed. A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Munns, to appoint Joshua Johnson to the Planning Commission to serve a four - year term effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns
NOES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Resner
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Littau
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Motion failed. A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A THIRD MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette , seconded by Council Member Munns, to appoint Blake Nance to serve a four-year term effective May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns
NOES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Resner
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Littau
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Motion failed. A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The Council took no formal action on this item. The Mayor will return to Council with alternative selections for these appointments for consideration at a future Council Meeting.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(a). Shasta Community Health Center Encampment Emergency Shelter Services Contract.
Community Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Ms. Smith explained that the contract with Shasta Community Health for its Interim Shelter Program is needed to be extended to assist clients coming out of the Linden Mercy Canyon as well as Progress Technology Way due to the City’s termination of the cont ract with a different nonprofit provider.
Council Member Resner noted that the requested increase does not impact the City of Redding’s General Fund or other Housing Division activities.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to : (1) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Encampment Emergency Shelter Services Contract (C -10639) with Shasta Community Health Center, extending the c ontract term to August 31, 2025, and increasing the contract amount from $165,000 to $365,000; (2) find that amending an agreement is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required; and (3) find that amending a current agreement is considered an exempt activity under National Environmental Policy Act, 24 CFR §58.34(a)(3) administrative activities. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.9(a). Oral presentation from the Redding Police Department providing updated crime statistics including repeat offenders in the City of Redding.
Chief of Police Brian Barner summarized the Report to Cit y Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Chief Barner noted that this presentation was requested by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, and was previously presented to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Public Safety Meeting. He noted that RPD is a very proactive department, and is working with Shasta County Probation and several local nonprofit organizations to assist with chronic offenders to provide assistance to get them the help they need to get out of the criminal justice system.
In response to Dr. Dhanuka, Chief Barner noted that Redding has higher arrest an d repeat offender rates due to larger cities due to multiple factors including lack of jail space, and being a proactive department and arresting the speeders, shoplifter, etc., including the District Attorney’s shortage of attorneys, judges, court rooms, etc.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:50 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