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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
May 20, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6: 16 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, 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 Pastor Tom Winslow, Family Celebration Center.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dan Wait, on behalf of the Park Marina Village Homeowners Associati on, which consists of 12 homeowners in a private gated community, expressed the Association’s opposition to a proposed street/path as depicted as a blue line in the proposed Riverfront Specific Plan later to be discussed as item 9.4(a).
Robert Sid shared his support for an Amazon Distribution Center to be built in the City of Redding.
Lisa Winton shared her experience regarding her child’s denied accommodation by the City of Redding Community Service Department for Redding Summer Camp programs.
Council Member Resner and City Attorney Curtis referred Ms. Winton to discuss the issue with the City of Redding ADA Coordinator (Public Works Director Michael Webb) and Community Services Director Travis Menne, and asked for a follow up email to Council.
Scout opined her support to stop supporting genocide worldwide.
Joe Furnari, Vice President of the Shasta Growers Association, invited City Council to attend National Farmers Market Week on August 2, 2025, and provided invitations to the Council, incorporated herein by reference.
Nick Gardner shared his concerns with the consistent presence of homeless populations in the Nur Pon Open Space.
Jaclyn Treadway expressed a need for more community engagement for the homeless and offered a presentation to the Council regarding a program called Developing Diamonds with the nonprofit work happening within her organization, as well as provided her contact information to the Council and public to access volunteer opportunities in the North state.
John Wilson thanked City of Redding staff and the contractors for starting work on the O lney Creek Bridge Project.
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 May 6 , 2025; and Regular Meeting of May 6, 2025.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 10 for the period April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, in the amount of $22,460,340.21.
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4.1(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) 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; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-033, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, the 79 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023- 060 appropriating $3,750,000 for the South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project due to flooding and approve internal loan from City of Redding (City) Wastewater Utility to the City’s Storm Drain Utility for Fiscal Year 2024 -25. The loan will be paid annually, every June 30 th - amortized annually over a 20-year term at the average pooled cash rate calculated at the time of payment.
4.1(b). Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with International City/County Management Association (ICMA) TV – WebsEdge in the amount of $26,300 to profile the City of Redding in a marketing video at the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference.
4.1(c). Authorize and approve the following: (1) a pprove the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Amazon.com Services LLC, for 34.06 acres of City of Redding- owned property located at 5855 Venture Parkway, Stillwater Business Park Parcel 11B (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 054 -220 -031 & 054 -260 -003), for $2,554,500; and (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the PSA and other documents needed to complete the sale and transfer of the property.
Scout spoke in opposition to the proposed City of Redding land sale to build the Amazon facility, opining that it is stolen Wintu land.
In response to Council Member Audette’s question, City Manager Tippin advised escrow is in process, and the Council will be kept apprised of the progress including when construction is set to begin.
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following actions: (1) a pprove the License Agreement and Operating Permit for Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing Concession (Agreement) with Turo Inc. at the Redding Regional Airport; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and execute the Agreement; and (3) find that the action is Categorically Exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
In response to Council Member Audette’s question, Assistant City Manager Bade confirmed that the 10% of gross receipts revenue will go to the City of Redding Airports fund.
4.2(b). Item removed from Agenda at staff’s request and will be presented to City Council on June 3, 2025.
4.5(a). Authorize st aff to exercise Optional Compliance Measure Section 3.2(C) within the Redding Electric Utility RPS-100 Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) Enforcement Program and Procurement Plan for Compliance Period 4 in order to meet California’s RPS Mandate set by the California Energy Commission.
4.5(b). Approve the following related to the sole-source purchase of an Arborist Backyard Lift and trailer for City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) authorize purchase of one 2021 Arborist Backyard Lift TDA-58 and one trailer from Global Rental Company, Inc. for $176,581.76, including all applicable taxes and fees ; and (2) authorize the City Manager to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and Department of Motor Vehicles registration fees , as needed, up to a total of $5,000.00.
4.5(c). Authorize and approve the following actions for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) approve Second Amendment to City of Redding Construction Services Contract (C-9962) with Basin Enterprises and renew the Contract for an additional one-year term in an amount not to exceed $6 million for electric utility line construction services; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve project construction change orders up to, and not - to-exceed, $1,200,000 - 20 percent of the contract amount.
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4.6(a). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposals (RFP) Schedule No. 5589 for Janitorial Services at City of Redding facilities: (1) award RFP to Peerless Building Maintenance, Inc.; (2) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract with Peerless Building Maintenance Inc. for an amount not to excee d $694,096.32; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve any amendments up to $35,000.
4.10(b).This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9.10(b) at the request of Council Member Tenessa Audette.
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).Adopt Resolution No. 2025-034, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting the City of Redding’s List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposal (RFP) Schedule No. 5512, Consultant to Update Local Road Safety Plan and Identify Projects for Future Grant Applications: (1) award RFP Schedule No. 5512 to Whitlock & Weinberger Transportation, Inc., (dba W-Trans); (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not-to-exceed fee of $237,900 with W-Trans, to update the Local Road Safety P lan and identify projects for future grants; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve Contract amendments not-to-exceed $50,000.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve and ratify the City Manager’s signature accepting grant funding in the amount of $4,091,013 from CalRecycle to replace and upgrade the existing Solid Waste Utility’s Material Recovery Facility sort line; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025-035, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 78
th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023- 060
appropriating $4,091,020 in state grant funds for the project.
In response to Council Member Audette’s question, City Manager Tippin advised this specific piece of equipment is the main sorting equipment used at the Redding trash collection facility.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposals ( RFP) - Schedule No. 5518, Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Old Oregon Trail Shoulder Widening Project (Project): (1) a ward RFP to TRC Companies ; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute a Consulting and Professional Services Contract for a not- to-exceed fee of $346,440.93 with TRC Companies to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Old Oregon Trail Shoulder Widening Project; and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve Contract amendments not-to-exceed $50,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Munns, 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. 2025-033 through 2025-035 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.2(c). NorCal Continuum of Care Administrative entity resignation.
Community Development Manager, Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette, Ms. Smith note d that they do believe there will be a number of nonprofits applying for the next Request for Proposal.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to a uthorize and approve the following: (1) the City Manager, or designee, to sign a letter giving notice to the NorCal Continuum of Care that the City of Redding will no longer serve as the interim Administrative Entity effective December 31, 2025; (2) find that applying for and administering grant funding is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (3) find that applying for and administering grant funding is an exempt activity under the National Environmental Policy Act under 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
9.4(a). Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Emerging Concepts by the City of Redding.
Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan, MIG Consultants Principal Dan Amsden, and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Lacofano highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference , referencing the extensive engagement opportunities with the community over many months.
Aaron Hatch and Rachel Hatch spoke in favor of Riverfront Specific Plan Emerging Concepts.
The following spoke in opposition of the Riverfront Specific Emerging Concepts: Jennifer Pollom, Susan Murray, Shirley Goldstein, Johnathan Freeman, Netchi Chilloquin Sisk, John Wilson, David Ledger, Radley Davis, and Brandy McDaniels.
Council Members gave Director Pagan and the Consultants suggestions and desires for updates to the Emerging Concepts document.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
9.5(d). Redding Electric Utility's 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
Assistant Electric Utility Director Nathan Aronson summarized 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 regarding potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), Mr. Aronson stated that it is prudent to include in the plan for worst case scenario, and all the details are still being worked out.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Audette, to authorize and approve Redding Electric Utility’s updated and revised 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan pursuant to California Senate Bill 901.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9.6(b). Round-Up Campaign for Parks and Recreation Programs.
Community Services Director Travis Menne highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette, Director Menne said marketing efforts would occur through the City of Redding’s social media accounts, QR Codes, etc.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member R esner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-036, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the creation of the City of Redding Utility Round Up for Recreation Program; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to appropriate funds should donations be received.
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. 2025-036 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tempore Resner left Council Chambers at 9:16 p.m., and returned at 9:18 p.m.
9.9(a). Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; and Uncodified Ordinance to provide guidelines regarding military equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
Police Captain Chris Smyrnos highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Scout spoke in opposition to the DevTech kinetic energy launchers that are designated as military weapons under the State of California.
Captain Smyrnos noted that the Police Department’s use of all of the military equipment is governed by department policies, federal law, and by the U.S. Constitution.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns , seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) accept the Redding Police Department Military Equipment Report; (2) adopt Uncodified Ordinance No. 2677 adopting and approving a policy to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition and reporting requirements for military equipment for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; (3) authorize the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance, and the City Clerk to publish the same in accordance with law; and (4) authorize the Redding Police Department to purchase up to eight additional Def -Tech 40mm kinetic energy launchers at $2,225 per unit and related equipment.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
9.10(b).Item 4.10(b) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette.
Setting a Public Hearing to consider adjustments to the City of Redding’s Schedule of Fees and Service Charges.
City Manager Tippin provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
City Attorney Curtis advised that this staff report is to set the public hearing, a detailed list of fees will be provided at the next Council meeting during the public hearing, along with a presentation to Council.
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In response to Council Member Audette’s request, Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan and City Manager Tippin confirmed that stakeholder meetings will be scheduled to discuss development fees prior to the Public Hearing on June 17, 2025.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Munns, to set the Public Hearing on June 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.14(a).Committee recommendations regarding updating the tree management ordinance to impose a development impact fee to fund tree planting on City of Redding-owned property.
City Attorney Curtis provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in favor of a tree ordinance: John Wilson, Aaron Hatch, Shirley Goldstein, Janice Powell, and David Ledger.
Council Member Resner provided some historical background relative to how the tree management ordinance discussions have come to fruition.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, to accept the ordinance as written and continue working towards enforcement.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Littau, to authorize and approve the following: (1) discontinue work on a tree - planting program and draft an ordinance incorporatin g the Tree Committee’s other recommendations for Planning Commission’s consideration; and (2) direct staff to draft an ordinance by the end of summer with strict protections that strengthens the current ordinance and allows staff to enforce at a level and standard that prevents clear cutting.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 10:29 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