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Redding City Council, Special Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
August 4, 2025, 5:15 PM
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 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 Council Member Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Jen McCloskey, Redding Police and Fire Departments’ Chaplain.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:30 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6: 16 p.m., Mayor Munns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to:
2A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Adams v. City of Redding, et al.; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:20-cv-01610-TLN-DMC
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item.
2B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property Location: 7251 Eastside Road; Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 050-050-010 and 050- 070-008
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Tippin
Negotiating Parties: City of Redding and County of Shasta Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Steve Kohn and Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson opined their support.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item.
2C. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Manager Saelee Employee Organizations:
(1) Redding Independent Employees’ Organization - Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit;
(2) Redding Independent Employees’ Organization - Supervisory & Confidential Unit; and
(3) Redding Peace Officers’ Association – Miscellaneous Employees
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item.
PRESENTATIONS
Julie Dyar, Executive Director of Advanced Redding, highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference, regarding the state of the Redding Civic Auditorium, its 55 -year anniversary, and the many updates/improvements needed.
Eric Hyatt spoke in support.
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The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Sid spoke regarding an Open House.
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 July 15, 2025; and Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025.
4.1(a). Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support for Senate Bill 346 (Durazo) which requires short-term rental facilitators to provide the address of a short -term rental listing at the request of a local agency to allow for audit authority for transient occupancy taxes.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following related to the purchase of one vacuum truck for the City of Redding Electric Utility: (1) authorize the purchase t hrough Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME), using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $624,468.83, including all applicable taxes and fees; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, tariffs, terms, and policy changes as needed up to a total of $25,000.
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2025-058, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving the City of Redding’s application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protec tion’s Wildfire Prevention Grants Program in the amount of $950,000, for vegetation management and reduction of fuel loads on City of Redding -owned properties for a project known as the City of Redding Priority Hazardous Fuel Management Project.
4.6(b). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for South City Park: (1) authorize the M ayor to execute a deed restriction; and (2) find that this activity is exempt from environmental review unde r the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-7412) with Morrison Structures, Inc. for the Sacramento Drive Bridge at Olney Creek Replacement Project: (1) approve the Third Amendment to the Consulting and Professional Services Contract in the amount of $291,054.02 for a total not-to-exceed fee of $574,095.93; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment; and(3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract amendments not-to-exceed $50,000.
4.11(b).Approve and authorize the purchase of residential carts, commercial containers, lids and roll off boxes, on an as-needed basis, utilizing the Sourcewell and HGACBuy Cooperative contract pricing for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,230,000 for the City of Redding Solid Waste Utility for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions to approve increases to the project budget in the amount of $220,000 for the completion of Bid Schedule No. 5357, City Hall Fire Alarm Replacement Project, as outlined below for additional project costs : (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-059, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding; (2) approving and adopting the 4
th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025- 049 appropriating an additional $220,000; (3) i ncrease of $ 83,000 to the construction management budg et, bringing the construction management total to $112,000; and (4) increase of $137,000 to the construction contingency budget, bringing the construction contingency budget to $152,000.
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4.11(d).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5609 Canter Court Sewer Project: (1) a ward to Axner Excavating Inc. in the amount of $273,456; (2) approve an additional $89,500 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) a pprove $142,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $40,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $25,000.
4.11(e).Authorize the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5 614 (Job No. 9944), Redding Regional Airport Passenger Terminal Parking Lot Reconstruction Project :
(1) award to Tullis, Inc. , in the amount of $835,360; (2) Approve $155,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) Approve $115,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $168,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager , or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construc tion management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $25,000; and (6) f ind that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
4.11(f). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5606 (Project No. STADM23026), Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 202 5: (1) award to J.F. Shea Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,630,457; (2) a pprove $239,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $196,200 for project development costs; (4) approve $163,100 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager to approve additional increases in either the con struction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000; (6) approve the project design plans, specifications, and special provisions; and (7) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301(c) – Existing Facilities.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, 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. 2025-058 and 2025-059 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). City of Redding's response to the Shasta County Grand Jury Report regarding the Quartz Hill Subdivision Development.
Assistant City Manager Bade 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 authorize the Mayor to sign and send a response letter to the 2024- 25 Shasta County Grand Jury concerning its report titled “Quart Hill Subdivision Development – Transparency, Is It Clear?” regarding the City of Redding’s (City) planned development on City -owned property consisting of approximately 113 -acres of undeveloped land in Northwest Redding, identified as 850 Quartz Hill Road.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – Dhanuka
ABSENT: Council Members – None
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9.1(b). City of Redding's response to the Shasta County Grand Jury Report regarding Parking.
Public Works Director Michael Webb provided and 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 Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to authorize the Mayor to sign and send a response letter to the 2024- 25 Shasta County Grand Jury concerning its report titled “Redding’s Downtown Paid Parking Program” regarding the operations of the City of Redding’s paid parking program.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.2(b). Market Street Manor Rehabilitation Financing Agreement.
Community Development Manager Nicole Smith provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member Dhanuka expressed his concern with the City of Redding being in the third position and not the second in the loan structure.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Littau, to (1) authorize the Mayor to sign the Rehabilitation Financing Agreement with Project Restoration for the redevelopment of 2171 Market Street (Assessor’s Parcel No. 102-510-019) that includes a residual receipts loan in the amount of $1,500,000 at one percent for a 20 -year term; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any other documents needed to complete the transaction; (3) find that allocating funding is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and that the rehabilitation project is exempt pursuant to Title 14, Section 15301, Existing Facilities; and (4) find that administrative and management activities, such as allocating funding, are exempt under 24 CFR §58.34(a)(3) administrative and management activities under the National Environmental Policy Act. The construction project has been reviewed for environmental compliance and has been found to be Categorically excluded Subject to Section 58.5 and converts to exempt per Section 58.34(a)(12).
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Mayor Munn’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council at a future meeting with a report regarding the Redding Civic Auditorium that will include: (1) options for the $675,000 requested by Advance Redding; and (2) a request for recommendations regarding next steps relative to Advance Redding’s Lease Agreement with the City of Redding for the Redding Civic Auditorium.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:07 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