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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 6, 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 Litt au, and Erin Resner.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis , City Manager Barry Tippin, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, Assistant City Clerk Anette Cates, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Redding Police and Fire Departments’ Chaplain.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Munns determined that no one present wished to address any non-agendized matters.
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 April 15, 2025; and Regular Meeting of April 15, 2025.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 9 for the period March 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025, in the amount of $26,470,482.11.
4(c). Adopt Ordinance No. 2676, an uncodified ordinance of the City of Reddi ng, adopting the State of California Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map pursuant to Government Code Section 51179.
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 and approve the follow ing: (1) a pprove the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Technisoil Industrial Inc., for 25.41 acres of City of Redding-owned property located at 6155 Venture Parkway, Stillwater Business Park Parcel 12 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 054-260-004), for the appraised value; and (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the PSA and other documents needed to complete the sale and transfer of the property.
4.1(c). Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 647 (Gonzalez) which disregards state -mandated local housing elements and forces cities to allow up to eight housing units on lots with an existing single-family home without any environmental review or public input.
4.1(d).Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of opposition to Senate Bill 634 (Pérez), which prohibits local jurisdictions from adopting or enforcing ordinances to address homelessness.
Jaclyn Treadway expressed concern regarding homeless individuals on the autism spectrum, and encouraged finding ways that they can be appropriately housed and developed so they become assets to society. Resources are available through Developing Diamonds Community’s website: www.developingdiamondscommunity.org.
4.2(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2025-028, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 76 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 increasing the Airports Division budget by $86,000 in order to satisfy regulatory requirements from the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board and the Federal Aviation Administration.
4.4(a). Authorize staff to draft and publish a request for proposal seeking qualified consultants for planning and evaluation of the City of Redding's emergency evacuation routes. 45 5/6/2025
4.5(a).Approve the following actions related to the Long -Term Parts, Services and Inspections Contract (C-5661) with Siemens Energy Inc. for repairs at the City of Redding Power Plant:
(1) approve Change Order 48 to Contract 5661 to replace Generating Unit 5’s start motor in the amount of $1,019,902; (2) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documentation or change orders necessary to finalize the project; (3) adopt Resolution No. 2025-029, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 75th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060 appropriating $1,019,900 for the Unit 5 start motor replacement; and (4) f ind that Change Order 48 is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
4.9(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2025-030, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, proclaiming May 15, 2025, as California Peace Officers' Memorial Day; May 15, 2025, as Shasta County Peace Officers' Memorial Day; and May 11- 17, 2025, as National Police Week in the City of Redding.
4.11(a).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(b).Authorize and approve the following actions related to the Hartnell Commercial Complex located at the southeast corner of Hartnell Avenue and Shasta View Drive : (1) authorize the Mayor to execute the Transportation Infrastructure Ag reement with North State Grocery, Inc.; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-031, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 77
th Amendment to City Budget Resolution
No. 2023-060 appropriating funds in the amount $2,477,350 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; (3) authorize the City Manager ,or designee , to approve amendments; and (4) f ind that the action is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Littau, 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
Ordinance No. 2676, and Resolution Nos. 2025-028 through 2025-031, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's appointment to the Shasta County Commission on Aging.
Mayor Munns 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 Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to appoint Michael
Brokloff to the Shasta County Commission on Aging (COA) to fill an unexpired two-year term beginning May 7, 2025, through January 12, 2026, pursuant to the Shasta County COA Bylaws. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Public Hearing to consider Resolution for submission of 2025- 29 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Community Development Manager Nicole Smith summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
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The hour of 6:22 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Munns opened the 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 Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-032, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the submission of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025- 2026 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary documents and forward the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; (3) find that adopting a resolution and submission of a Consolidated Plan is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (4) find that adopting a resolution and submission of a Consolidated Plan is an exempt activity under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
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. 2025-032 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Pro Tempore Resner left Council Chambers at 6:24 p.m. and returned at 6:25 p.m.
9.1(e). Amended Lease Agreement with the Redding Rodeo Association (RRA) for the Redding Rodeo Grounds.
City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in favor of the Lease Agreement: RRA President Ted Bambino, Steve Kohn, and former Council Member Joshua Johnson.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Lease Amendment Agreement with RRA for a 25-year term with two, 10-year options at an annual rate of $50.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(a).Preliminary Draft General Fund Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years Ending 2026 and 2027.
City Manager Tippin and Finance Director Greg Robinett highli ghted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette’s question, City Manager Tippin advised that the budget presented to the Council is considered balanced.
Leslie Sawyer shared her concern s regarding discrepancies within the draft budget as presented and urged the City Council to further review the information.
As a member of the Sons of Italy, Jim Giacomelli expressed his concern , regarding the ramifications of proposed water restrictions included in the biennial budget that could affect various annual events such as Paesano Days held in South City Park. 45 5/6/2025
Council Member Audette requested that the Council receive new Financial Quarterly Reports that replicate the information included in the 2023 reports before the new Oracle system was implemented.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Munns, to direct staff to return for review and discussion at its meeting on May 20, 2025, to include potentially reducing revenue projections a half -percent from 2.5 percent to 2 percent for both fiscal years regarding the General Fund and Internal Service Fund budgets for Fiscal Years Ending 2026 and 2027.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
9.11(c).Award Bid Negotiation No. 5451 Redding Regional Airport Runway 16- 34 and Taxiway Connectors Rehabilitation and MAGVAR Improvements.
Public Works Director Michael Webb summarized the Report to City Council (staf f report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Littau’s questions: (1) Director Webb affirmed that the City is confident that the grant will be awarded as expected as this project is Federal Aviation Administration’s number one priority in the western United States ; and (2) City Manager Tippin stated that it is unknown whether United Airlines would try to use some of the Minimum Revenue Guarantee funds for the one-month period (September 23, 2025, through October 28, 2025) while the airport is closed.
In response to Council Member Audette, Director Webb noted that the potential risk to the City would be approximately $2 million if the grant is not awarded.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Littau, to authorize and approve the following regarding Bid Negotiation No. 5451 (Job No. 9944- 33), Redding Regional Airport Runway 16 -34 and Taxiway Connectors Rehabilitation and MAGVAR Improvements Proj ect (Project): (1) award the Project to Redding Airport Constructors in the amount of $20,111,190 for the Base Bid, and an additional $7,666,587 for Additive Alternate 1 for a total amount of $27,777,777; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve, execute, and appropriate funds for amendments up to 15 percent of the final Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant for contract change orders or other eligible contract modifications; (3) approve $270,000 for the cost of City administration and $1,717,000 in construction administration and inspection fees for Mead & Hunt Inc. for a total amount of $1,987,000; (4) approve $1,573,336 for project development fees; (5) authorize City Manager, or designee, to sign and execute an Authorization of Services (tentatively numbered 25- 06) in the amount of $1,717,000 for the purpose of Construction Administration Services for the Project with Mead & Hunt Inc. (C-8976); and (6) find that the Project is categorically exempt from environmen tal review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities; Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction; and Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City of Redding’s expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
Council Member Erin Resner, as liaison to Redding Electric Utility and a Commissioner for the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) , along with Redding Electric Director Nick Zettel, attended the NCPA/Northwest Public Power Association 2025 Federal Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., held April 27, 2025, through Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPIC S FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Vice Mayor Littau’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to bring back an item to a future Council meeting for discussion regarding preparat ion of a letter of intent with the County of Shasta regarding the allocation of funds for the Sheriff’s Department’s Alternative Custody Division, dependent upon the certification and establishment of an election should the citizen-led sales tax initiative receive the required number of qualified signatures for placement on the ballot.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 9:36 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