Agenda
Regular Meeting
Redding City Council
Council Chambers (Doors open 30 minutes prior)
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA
August 5, 2025
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR JACK MUNNS
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation
C. Roll Call
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - for non-agendized matters within the city’s jurisdiction.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
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COMMENT ITEMS
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Redding City Council August 5, 2025
4(a). Adopt Ordinance No. 2680, an ordinance of the City C ouncil of the City of Redding, adopting an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to the Rezoning of the Zinco Subdivision (A ssessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 114-050- 005 & APN 114-050-006) consisting of 4.42 acres located at 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane in the City of Redding (RZ-2024-00156).
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.
4.11(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.
RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT, ACKNOWLEDGE, ADOPT, APPROVE,
AND/OR AUTHORIZE ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
9. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
City Clerk
9.12(a).
Consider adoption of two Resolutions relative to the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and calling for placement of the Redding Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks Transactions and Use Tax Initiative Measure on the ballot in November 2025.
Recommendation:
Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Adopt Resolution to accept the City Clerk's Certificate of the Sufficiency of the Petition relating to the sufficiency of the number of qualified signatures on an Initiative Measure entitled as an " Initiative Measure For Adoption Of A One Percent (1%) Transaction And Use (“Sales”) Tax For Specified City Services”; and
(2) Adopt Resolution calling for a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the City of Redding, and to place the Initiative Measure on the ballot.
11. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
Information Only
Redding City Council August 5, 2025
12. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS
FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
13. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. 2680, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map relating to the Rezoning of the Zinco Subdivision (Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 114-050-005 & APN 114-050-006) consisting of 4.42 acres located at 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane in the City of Redding (RZ-2024-00156).
Attachments
^Ordinance No. 2680
^Location Map
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2025
ITEM NO. 4(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 4(a)--Adopt Ordinance No. 2680 Rezoning of Property Located at 3150 and 3250 Jordan Ln.
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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First reading done: 07/15/2025 (5-0) JP
For adoption on: 08/05/2025
CC agenda item # 4(a)
ORDINANCE NO. 2680
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDDING ADOPTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF REDDING ZONING MAP RELATING TO THE REZONING OF THE ZINCO SUBDIVISION (APN 114-050-005 & APN 114-050-006) CONSISTING OF 4.42 ACRES LOCATED AT 3150 AND 3250 JORDAN LANE IN THE CITY OF REDDING (RZ-2024-00156)
WHEREAS, the Zoning Map of the City of Redding is incorporated in and made part of the Redding Municipal Code Title 18, known as the City of Redding Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, an application was submitted to the City of Redding Development Services Department requesting to rezone property addressed as 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane in association with Tentative Subdivision Map Application S-2022-02416; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing pertaining to the amendment to the Zoning Map on May 13, 2025 (RZ-2024-00156), and recommended that the City Council adopt the attached amendment to the Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on July 15, 2025, duly-noticed prior to the first reading of the ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Finding of fact: The City finds and declares as follows:
A. The proposed amendments to the Zoning Map are consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
B. Adoption of this Ordinance will not impact the welfare of the citizens of Redding and its surrounding region.
Section 2. On the basis of the initial study prepared for Rezoning Application RZ-2024-00156 by the Development Services Department , the City Council finds that the subject rezoning will not have a significant effect on the environment and approves the Mitigated Negative Declaration with the following findings:
A. The City of Redding has completed a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the rezoning. Based on the analysis of the potential impacts associated with the rezoning, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
B. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and its supporting documentation reflect the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Redding.
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Attachment: ^Ordinance No. 2680 (4(a)--Adopt Ordinance No.2680 - Rezone App 3150 and 3250 Jordan Ln)
First reading done: 07/15/2025 (5-0) JP
For adoption on: 08/05/2025
CC agenda item # 4(a)
Section 3. The boundaries of the districts referred to in Section 18.01.050 of the Redding Municipal Code, as designated on a map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Redding, California," dated January 7, 2003, are hereby altered as set forth on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof by:
REZONING: 3150 and 3250 Jordan Lane
FROM: “RS-3” Residential Single-Family District
TO: “RS-3.5” Residential Single-Family District
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause its publication according to law.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council of the City of Redding at a regular meeting on the 15th day of July, 2025, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the ______ day of _____, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
JACK MUNNS, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
_
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney
DATE ATTESTED: ____________________
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Attachment: ^Ordinance No. 2680 (4(a)--Adopt Ordinance No.2680 - Rezone App 3150 and 3250 Jordan Ln) Packet Pg. 7
Attachment: ^Location Map (4(a)--Adopt Ordinance No.2680 - Rezone App 3150 and 3250 Jordan Ln)
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
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.
Fiscal Impact
To date, the City of Redding (City) has not been notified of any potential emergency aid funding from the state or federal authorities. Below is a table of identified emergency repair project s with estimated costs and current funding sources.
Location/Project Contractor/FA1 Estimated Costs Funding Source2 South Bonnyview Storm Drain J.F Shea $3,750,000 Wastewater Utility3 Parkview Sewer Siphon M5 $1,000,000 Wastewater Utility
Sacramento River Trail FA $2,000 Parks
Caldwell Park FA $10,500 Parks
Clover Creek Preserve FA $3,000 Parks
Angler’s Trail FA $2,000 Parks
Turtle Bay East FA $5,500 Parks
Nur Pon Trails FA $40,000 Parks
Notes:
1. FA – Force Account (City maintenance crews).
2. If any state/federal funding is received for the respective project the r eimbursed amount would be due and payable to the various funding sources.
3. As City Council (Council) approved, the Wastewater Utility provided a loan to the Storm Drain utility for the South Bonnyview Storm Drain P roject. The loan will be paid annually, every June 30 th and is amortized over a 20-year term at the average pooled cash rate calculated at the time of payment.
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2025
ITEM NO. 4.1(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding.
Jason Gibilisco, Management
Assistant to the City Manager
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Report to Redding City Council July 29, 2025
Re: 4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding Page 2
Alternative Action
The Council could choose not to confirm that conditions of a local emergency continue to exist.
Under Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(1) the local emergency can only be terminated by a four -fifths vote of the Council. To that end, the Council’s prior determination of a local emergency will remain unless an affirmative vote of the Council is made to terminate the lo cal emergency.
Background/Analysis
On February 2, 2025, a storm event occurred in the City, ultimately causing conditions beyond the immediate control of local resources, services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. These winter storms brought heavy rain to all areas of Shasta County which in turn caused a significant increase in releases from Shasta Dam resulting in localized flooding, water rescues, and damage to roadways, trail systems, storm water systems, and other infrastructure.
Due to these events and weather conditions, a local emergency was proclaimed on February 11, 2025, and on February 18, 2025, the Council ratified this proclamation and will continue the declaration until such time that the threat of these storms has subsided, there is no longer an elevated risk to life and property, and the emergency restoration of facilities has been completed.
The local emergency was declared by the City Manager serving in his capacity as Director of Emergency Services under RMC 9.12.030. The Proclam ation of the Director of Emergency Services is attached.
The South Bonnyview Boat Launch access road remains closed due to the failed culvert. Staff has constructed a temporary access road for the boat launch and it is open for public use . Staff estimates that approximately 200 feet of the overall 700 -foot-long, 10-foot diameter culvert has failed and other pipe sections have been compromised. J.F. Shea has completed the excavation to remove the 200 feet of collapsed section of pipe and is awaiting the arr ival of the fiberglass reinforced pipe (FRP) which will be delivered by the end of July 2025. J.F. Shea ran into excessive ground water issues while preparing to excavate the new headwall structure and had to halt operations temporarily while they waited for sheet pile materials to arrive . Sheet pile material arrived on site the week of July 14 , 2025 - the sheet piles are in place and the headwall structure is under construction which is anticipated to be completed by the third week of August, 2025, pending any unforeseen issues.
Nur Pon Open Space remains closed. The flood waters damaged the bridges, kayak boat launch area, and trails. Parks Division staff began ordering and importing materials while working to repair the open space . Staff will focus first on the main walking bridge closest to the parking area, the bathrooms, the parking lot facility, and the kayak boat launch area of the park. After that work is complete, which will allow a partial reopening, the majority of the walking loop will be repai red throughout July and into August . Staff will perform additional repairs in other affected parks and open space areas and expects completion of all repair activities in August 2025.
The Parkview Sewer Siphon Repair Project located within the Linden Cree k Channel was also affected by the rain events and flood waters resulting in a landslide that exposed the existing sewer siphon just west of Parkview Avenue. Due to environmental compliance requirements, M5 Excavation (M5) , was required to have the project site surveyed for nesting birds and bats, inspected for protected species such as the California red legged frog and the protected elderberry bushes. As of July 10, 2025, M5 was cleared by the biologist to begin construction Packet Pg. 9
Report to Redding City Council July 29, 2025
Re: 4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding Page 3
activities. M5 completed the vegetation clearing and has begun diversion operations to divert water around the work area for the new channel which includes the placement of a cut off wall and installation of fish rock. M5 anticipates the slope protection scope of the project to begin towards the beginning of August 2025.
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has requested estimates for damages to both private and public sites. Staff has met with CalOES and has sent them information on the damage and associate d costs. The current damage is estimated to be $ 7.15 million. This cost could go up as s taff continues to monitor and identify damaged areas to determine the level of repair necessary.
Environmental Review
This activity, Confirmation of a Continued Local Emergency, is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On June 3, 2025, Council determined that the South Bonnyview Storm Drain Project and the Parkview Sewer Siphon Repair Project are exempt from review under CEQA, pursuant to Section 15269(b) – Emergency Projects. On June 17, 2025, Council determined that maintenance activities performed by the Parks Department are exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. No further action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Public Safety – “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding”
Attachments
Previous Staff Report - 021825 Declaring local emergency Resolution No. 2025-011 - Declare Local Emergency with Proclamation NOE Parkview Sewer Siphon ER
NOE S. Bonnyview Storm Drain ER
NOE Parks Maintenance Project 2025 and 2026
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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution by a four-fifths vote to confirm and ratify the Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services declaring a local emergency and authorizing the City Manager to repair or replace pub lic facilities and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes without solicitation of competitive bids in accordance with Public Contract Code 20168 and 22050.
Fiscal Impact
Adoption of the resolution could have a positiv e fiscal impact of an indeterminate amount as it will facilitate the recovery of the community and the receipt of emergency aid from state, and possibly federal, authorities if it becomes available.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could ch oose not to adopt the resolution or provide alternate direction. Failure to adopt the resolution will result in a legal finding that the local emergency has ceased and will likely negatively impact the receipt of aid from state and/or federal authorities, and the City of Redding’s (City) ability to immediately repair or replace damaged infrastructure.
Background/Analysis
On February 2, 2025, a storm event arrived in the City of Redding, ultimately causing conditions to be beyond the immediate control of l ocal resources, services, personnel, equipment, and facilities. These winter storms have brought heavy rain to all areas of Shasta County which in turn have caused a significant increase in releases from Shasta Dam resulting in localized flooding, water rescues, and damage to roadways, trail systems, storm water systems, and other infrastructure. At this time, c ontinued high-water flows are expected with not all areas hav ing MEETING DATE: February 18, 2025
ITEM NO. 9.1(b)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.1(b)--Consider Resolution to confirm and ratify the City of Redding Proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding.
Barry Tippin, City Manager
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report - 021825 Declaring local emergency (4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding) Report to Redding City Council February 12, 2025
Re: 9.1(b)--Adopt Resolution to Confirm and Ratify the Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency Page 2
been fully assessed. The current forecast calls for continued storms and additional snow and rainfall which could further exacerbate the damage and increase the difficulty of recovery efforts.
As the rain continues, the Bureau of Reclamation will be required to continue its high releases from Shasta Dam. There is potential for additional local flooding and infrastructure damage.
Due to these events and weather conditions, a local emergency was proclaimed on February 11, 2025, and it is recommended that the Council ratify this proclamation and continue the declaration until such time tha t the threat of these storms has subsided, there is no longer an elevated risk to life and property, and the emergency restoration of facilities has been completed.
The local emergency was declared by the City Manager serving in his capacity as Director o f Emergency Services under RMC 9.12.030. The Proclamation of the Director of Emergency Services is attached.
Pursuant to Government Code section 8630, the Proclamation is valid for seven days. As such, if the Council does not act to adopt a resolution whi ch confirms and ratifies the existence of a local emergency, the declaration of local emergency made under the Proclamation will lapse. A declaration of local emergency provides several benefits in time of emergency. Under Government Code section 8634, it permits a local agency to immediately promulgate orders and regulations necessary to protect the public health and safety. It further permits the State and local agencies to provide mutual aid to the City and makes the costs of such aid incurred by other agencies chargeable to the State. Lastly, the declaration of local emergency facilitates payment to the City by the State under the Disaster Assistance Act (Gov. Code section 8680 et seq.).
The resolution contains all the needed findings to continue the de claration of local emergency under the California Emergency Services Act (Government Code section 8550 et seq.). In the absence of action under Public Contract Code, the Council could declare an emergency under the California Emergency Service Act by a simple majority vote.
However, the resolution also seeks authorization under RMC 4.22.120 and Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050. As such, a fourth -fifths vote of the Council will be required to adopt the resolution. These sections provide author ity which the Government Code, addressed above, does not. Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050 collectively provide authority to repair or replace a public facility, and procure the necessary equipment, services and supplies for those purposes without competitive bidding. While notice and competitive bidding are very beneficial in non-emergency situations, these processes are entirely too untimely if we are to immediately protect the public health and safety by restoration of public services and fa cilities. This is necessary due to the immediate need to repair or replace the 120 -inch culvert that failed at the entrance to the Reginato Boat Ramp. This ramp serves as a critical entry point for river access for public safety agenc ies to effectuate river rescues and to access areas along the river that are otherwise inaccessible. Additionally, river guides and other river related businesses utilize this ramp extensively and prolonged closure will cause significant economic hardship as well as impeding life saving efforts by the Redding Police Department and the Shasta County Sheriff.
It should be noted that RMC 4.22.120 delegates authority to the City Manager to make a finding that the emergency will not permit the delay resulting from a competitive soli citation of bids and that immediate action is necessary to respond to the emergency. However, that authority is only valid for a period of seven days. By making this finding now by means of adoption of the resolution, the Council avoids the unfortunate cir cumstance whereby the immediate action sought by the City Manager to repair or replace public infrastructure will lapse absent an Packet Pg. 255Packet Pg. 12
Attachment: Previous Staff Report - 021825 Declaring local emergency (4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding) Report to Redding City Council February 12, 2025
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immediate, emergency Council meeting. In order to ensure Council oversight, RMC
4.22.120(C)(1) requires review of action under Public Contract Code sections 20168 and 22050 at every regular meeting until such time as the emergency ceases.
In summary, the resolution serves two important functions. It facilitates coordination with other public agencies assisting the City in respo nding to the local emergency and is a necessary precondition to receipt of state and federal aid. It also provides authority to the City to use its own resources in accomplishing repair or replacement of damaged public infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring Council oversight of all such activity.
Environmental Review
This is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Public Safety – “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding.”
Attachments
^Emergency Declaration Flood of February 2025
^Resolution - Local Emergency Declaration 02-2025
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report - 021825 Declaring local emergency (4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding) SfILUTItJN tJ. Z{ 25- t}1
RESOLUTION Ct NFI IN G EXISTEl I E ( 7F A LOCAL EMER+ GEI T4CY HE A5, Gt vernment Code sectian 8642 provides that whenever a state cr Iocal emergency exists, the governing bcrdy ofthe local govemmental entity shall meet as soon as possible;; and WHE AS, Redding Municipal Code sections 9, 12. 03C1, and 14. 24. 02, generally empower the City Manager, asDirector of Emerg ncy Services, tc proclaimthe existenceor threaen d existenceof a localemergencywhentheCity is affectedor likely to beaffectedby apubliccalamityandtheCity Ccuncil is not in session5and
W IE AS, ReddingMunicipal Ccde section9.12.030(C) providesthat the decisicn of the City Managertt declarea locaZemergencymustberatified by theCity Gouncilwithin seven (7} calendardays of th City Manager's actionar it s iall haVeno furtherforceor effect; and WHEREAS, R dding Municipal Cade section 4.22.120 and P'ublic Contract Cade sectians20168 and 22050 allow the City Cauncil to e pend public monies withc ut competiti e solicitation when safeguarding life, health, ar safety wi11 nt t permit delay; nd EFtEA, the City M nager, as L}irector of Emergency `Serviceaof the City of Redding, praclaimed the existence of a local emergency, as defined in Government Code section 8558( c), within the City on the
11th
day of February, 2t?25, as evidenced by the Pr ciamation of the I irectflr of Emergenc Services attached and incarporated herein; and
E AS; theProclamationofthe Directorof EmergencyServicesdatedFebruary1l, 2025,was ser t to the County irector of Emergency Services on February 11, 2C}25; and WHE AS, conditions c#' extreme peril to the safety cf persansand prcperty have arisen within the City which were causedby flooding causedby severewinter storms which beganon February 2, 2 25, and
HEREAS, the flooding has continued through increasedreleasesfrom ShastaDam inundating and dan aging land, raads, trails and other facilities, in particular the callapse of a 120" culvert acr ssthe accessrc adt the Reginato Bcat Ramp whieh prc ides river accessto public s fety agencies, an F bruary 9, 025, atwhichtime theCity Councilof theCity of Reddingwasnrt in session; and E AS, thereis immediate needto repair tir replacethe 20" culvert that failed at the entrance to the Reginato Sc at Ramp as this ramp servesas a critical entry point fcr river accessfcr public s fety agencies tc effectuate river rescues and ta acce s areas along th river that are otherwise inaccessible.
Additionally, river guides and other river related businesses utilize this ramp extensively and prolanged closurewill causesignificantecanomichardshipaswell asimpedinglifesavingefforts by the R.edding Pc lice Departrnent and the Shasta Cuunty Sheriff; and
WHE AS, the Baard of upervisor"s for the County af Shastaratified a proclamation af a Local Emergency far hasta Caunty on February 1l, 2fl25, anci direeted that the prcclamation be sent tc the Governrr af the Stateof Californiaandthe Secretaryof the +Officeof EmergencyServicesrequestingthey proclaim the County c f Shasta to be in a state of emergency; and Packet Pg. 14
Attachment: Resolution No. 2025-011 - Declare Local Emergency with Proclamation (4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to W IE A, the conditions causedby the flc ading arebeyondthe cantrol af the services,personnei, equipment and facilities of the City of Redding, and
WHE A, theCityCcruncilherebyfindsthattheafQresaidconditiansof extremeperildid warrant and necessitate the proclam tion af the existence af a local emergency, 110W, THE F() , IT IS HE BY PRt CLAIIY ED AND ERED as follows:
1. The recitals s ated abave are true, correct, and are adopted herein.
2. The Prc clamation of the Directar t f Emergency Services dated February 11, 2025, is hereby confirmed and ratified.
3. That, pursuant to Government Code section 630{}, a local emergency withiz the meaning of Governrnent Ccde section 8558(c} exists within thejurisdictional limits of the City cf R dding.
4. That, pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20I68 and 22050, the public inter st nd riecessity d mand th immediate expenditure of public rr oney to safeguardlife, health and property, the1oca1 emergencywill n t permit a delayresulting from a ct mpetitive solicitationfcr bids; immediate acticn is necessaryto respondta the lccal emergency, and the City Manager is authcrized to repair or replace a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by the Iccal emergency;and procure the necessaryequipment, servicesand supplies for those purpt seswithout giving notice fcr bids tc let contracts,
5. That, pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050( c( 1}, the tate of local ernergencyshall e deeTnedto continue tcrexist until its termination is proclairned by a resolutian adaptedby a fourth- fifths vote af the City Council.
6. That, pursuant to Government Code section 863{ e} and Fuhlic Contract ode section 22450( c}( 1); the City Cauncil shall review the need for continuing the lacal emergeneyat every regularly scheduledmeeting of the City Cauncil until the City Council terminatesthe local emergency:
I IE Y CERTIFY that the faregoing resaluticn was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council f the City nf Redding on the 1Sth day af February, 2025, by the following votei A' i' ES: CQiTNCIL MEMBEIYS: - r. Dha auka, Littau, Resner, and Munns N? ES: CfJIJN+ CIi:. ME ERS. - Nane
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W EREAS, ReddingMunicipal {RMC} sectian9.12.030andRMC9.12.020providefor the preparationand carrying aut of plansfar the pratection af personsand property within the City 't the event af an emergency, and,
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Attachment: NOE S. Bonnyview Storm Drain ER (4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding)
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: 181 FROM: City of Redding Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
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Public Works Department
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Redding , CA 96001
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County of Shasta
P.O. Box 990880, 1643 Market Street
Redding , CA 96099-0880
Project Title: Redding Parks Maintenance Project FY 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Project Location - Specific: Various locations within the City Project Location - City: Redding Project Location - County: =S=ha=s=t=a __________ _ Description of Project: The City Parks Department will perform ongoing general maintenance and repair activities at City parks and facilities. As required to provide continuous service and protect the health and safety of the public, maintenance and repair activities will be conducted on City buildings, parks, structures, facilities, trails, mechanical equipment, fences, and property. Work will involve landscaping (spraying herbicide, spreading fertilizer, spreading wood chips and compost, mulching, blowing, hedging and pruning, weeding, mowing, clearing brush and branches, clearing fallen trees); painting; installing and repairing gates and fences; vegetation removal for public safety and security purposes; hydroseeding; trenching; watering; removing graffiti; maintaining and repairing facilities and irrigation systems; pressure washing ; maintaining and repairing brush chippers, skid steers, mini excavators, front loader tractors, small engine equipment, and hand tools; washing equipment and vehicles; removing trash; maintaining sports fields; and maintaining City aquatic recreation features. All work will be conducted on City property .
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: -=C=ity'-'-'o=f'-'R=e=d=d=i=nc,.g _____________________ _ Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: c:::D:...=a:a.:n=ie=l-'W:...:....:..:il""'li=a=m=s.,__, "-P=ar=k=s-=M=a=na=ag::,.:e:..:.r ____________ _ Exempt Status: (check one)
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D Declared Emergency [Section 21080(b)(3) ; 15269(a)]
D Emergency Project [Section 21080(b)(4) ; 15269(b)]
D Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
D Common Sense Exemption (This project does not fall within an exempt class, but it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment (14 CCR 15061[b][3]). [8] Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Section 15301. Existing Facilities [8] No exceptions apply that would bar the use of a categorical exemption (PRD 21084 and 14 CCR 15300 .2) .
Reasons why project is exempt: Class 1 exemptions include the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public structures and facilities. The City structures and facilities will undergo general maintenance over the course of fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 ; however, the maintenance activities will result in negligible or no expansion of use . The action areas have been reviewed and do not have significant values for wildlife habitat or other environmental resources . The project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
Lead Agency Contact Person: ""'M=i=e=ke~S=h=ef=fi=1e=l=d _____ _ Telephone: 530 .225.4889 If Filed by Applicant:
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Attachment: NOE Parks Maintenance Project 2025 and 2026 (4.1(a)--Confirmation of Continued Local Emergency Due to Flooding)
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
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.
Fiscal Impact
The South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project (Project) will be funded by the City of Redding’s Water Utility. The current total estimated project cost is $1,380,000. The Water Utility Division’s Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Budget has sufficient funds appropriated to complete the project.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) may choose not to accept the project status report and provide alternate direction to staff.
Background/Analysis
On February 4, 2025 , Council adopted an emergency resolution for the project and authorized the negotiation of emergency contracts. The project proposes to replace and relocate the failed section of 12 -inch, cast-iron water main and corrugated steel pipe casing in South Street that is beneath the U nion Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks by jack and boring a new steel pipe casing and installing a 16-inch, ductile iron pipe. Work also includes water main tie-in fittings, isolation valves, asphalt concrete pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk and other miscellaneous items.
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2025
ITEM NO. 4.11(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 4.11(a)--Update for the Emergency Work for the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project.
Michael Webb, Public Works
Director
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Report to Redding City Council July 30, 2025
Re: 4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project Page 2
Staff has contracted with RTA Construction, Inc. (RTA) for the construction of the project based on their technical k nowledge of utility construction and previous performance on projects of similar size and scope. Construction activities started on April 8, 2025 , and are expected to be completed by August 15, 2025.
The contractor is currently installing the new 30-inch, steel casing, and will be placing and testing the new 16 -inch, ductile iron pipe water main by the first week of August , 2025. UPRR has flaggers and observers on site for the work and is currently scheduled for all remaining work within the UPRR right-of-way until the project’s completion.
Environmental Review
This action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and no further action is required. On February 4, 2025 , the Council determined that the project is statutorily exempt from environmental review under the CEQA Guidelines, per Section 15269(b)-Emergency Projects.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Public Safety – “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding”
Attachments
Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025
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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Authorize the following actions relative to the South Street Water Main at Railroad E mergency Replacement Project (Project):
(1) Adopt Resolution, by not less than four -fifths affirmative vote, authorizing the C ity Manager to negotiate and award an emergency public works contract for the project in an amount not to exceed $630,000;
(2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve construction contingency amounts up to a total of $180,000;
(3) Approve $95,000 to cover costs for project development costs; (4) Approve $135,000 to cover costs for construction management and inspection fees; and (5) Find that the Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15269(b) – Emergency Projects.
Fiscal Impact
The South St reet Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project (Project) is being funded by the City of Redding’s (City) Water Utility. The Water Utility’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget has sufficient funds appropriated to complete the project. The following table provides a summary of estimated costs for the project:
Cost Summary
Item Estimated Cost
Project Development Costs $95,000
Construction Contract + Contingency $810,000
Contract Administration, Inspection, Testing $135,000
Total Project Costs $1,040,000
MEETING DATE: February 4, 2025
ITEM NO. 9.11(g)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.11(g)--Consider declaring an emergency for the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project.
Michael Webb, Public Works
Director
APPROVED
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025 (4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project) Report to Redding City Council January 29, 2025
Re: 9.11(g)--Declare Emergency for the South Street Water Main ER Project Page 2
Project cost components are estimates and some shifting of the project development, construction management, and construction contingency funds may be necessary to balance t he project within the approved budget.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) may choose not to authorize the award of an emergency contract, and instead have staff prepare plans and specifications to award a contract to the low bidder in accordance with state and local contracting procedures . This would result in the broken water main remaining out of service through the summer of 2025 and during peak water demands which could significantly reduce reliability of the water system for City customers and fire flows in the area. Or, the Council could provide alterative direction to staff.
Background/Analysis
On December 9, 2024, a 12-inch, cast-iron, water main in South Street broke beneath the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks. The corrugated s teel casing under the UPRR tracks that surrounds the water main also broke, resulting in erosion and voids beneath the railroad tracks.
City crews quickly made temporary repairs to close water valves and isolate the broken section of water main . They also backfilled voids in the soil caused by the break and coordinat ed with UPRR for repair of the railroad tracks in the area . The railroad tracks were quickly restored to normal operation , but because the pipeline break was beneath the tracks and the steel cas ing failed, City crews were unable to repair the water main and this segment of piping remains out of service.
Since both the water main and the casing failed beneath the railroad tracks, simply pulling a new pipe through the existing casing is not feas ible. To adequately repair this main, s taff intends to design for a jack and bore installation of a new steel casing and ductile iron water main , sized to convey peak flows in accordance with the City’s design standards, across the UPRR right-of-way for connection to the existing main piping on both sides.
Computer modeling of the City’s water system indicates that t here should not be issue s with the South Street water main remaining out of service through the winter and early spring, when water demands ar e relatively low. However, during the summer months and peak water demands, this main conveys significant flows eastward and its outage would have substantial impacts. If it remains out of service through the summer then peak flows would need to be conveyed through alternate routes and water mains, which w ill increase flow velocities, stress, and potential for surges and damage to other aging water mains in the downtown area.
If the South Street main remains out of service through the summer months, then there are several areas where increased flow velocities and potential for further pipeline damage are a concern. One , in particular , is another 12-inch water main crossing the UPRR tracks along Shasta Street, approximately one-half-mile north of the South Street water main break. The Shasta Street water main was installed in 1958 and is a cast iron pipe, similar to the South Street main that broke. The City has plans to replace the Shasta Street main with a separate capital improvement project in the near future because of concerns with its reliability. Recently, on June 19, 2024, it also had a break, just three blocks west of its railroad crossing. With the South Street water main out of service, flow s through the Shasta Street main would increase to veloci ties above the maximum allowed by many agencies and recommended maximum in the City’s Water Master Plan. The increased flow velocities would lead to additional stress and potential for surges in the Shasta Street main that will increase the risk of additional failures.
APPROVED
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025 (4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project) Report to Redding City Council January 29, 2025
Re: 9.11(g)--Declare Emergency for the South Street Water Main ER Project Page 3
The South Street water main provides critical redundancy for the Shasta Street main and other water mains in the area. While the South Street main remains out of service, this critical redundancy is not available. The lack of redundancy, combined with the increased velocities and stress to other aging mains where there are already concerns of reliability, including in Shasta Street, put the City at a much higher risk for additional water main failures that would have major impacts on the water system.
To provide necessary redundancy in the water system and mitigate the risks of additional pipeline breaks, disruptions in service, potential damage to infrastructure and property, and a loss of available storage and fire flow, staff recommends that the South Street Main be repaired as soon as possible and before the high water demands in the summer of 2025. Staff has considered proceeding with typical design and bid process for a capital improvement project ; however, this process would likely require a minimum of seven months in order to prepare the bid package , obtain UPRR permits, advertise for bids, and award a contract for construction. At that point, the contractor would still need to order and procure materials, which would result in the construction work not starting until late 2025. This timeline is substandard and the repairs would not be completed prior to the high impact and risk period during the summer.
The broken water main presents potential impacts to public health , property and safety.
Therefore, staff proposes an emergency contract to repair and replace the broken water main in South Street beneath the UPRR crossing. If approved, s taff estimates the construction will be complete in May 2025, before the high water demands in the summer and greatest risks occur.
It is noted that the Public Contract Code (PCC) (Section 20168) provides that the local government’s legislative body may pass a resolution by a four -fifths vote of its members declaring that the public interest and neces sity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health and property. Further, the P CC (Section 22050) provides that “in case of emergency, a public agency, pursuant to a four -fifths vote of its governing body, may repair or replace a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes without giving notice for bids to let contracts.”
It is in the public’s interest and necessity to repair the broken water main in South Street to ensure reliability of the water system, protection of property and the public’s health and safety.
The attached Resolution has been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Environmental Review
Staff has determined that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15269(b) – Emergency Projects. Section 15269(b) includes emergency repairs to publicly and privately -owned s ervice facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety, or welfare. The emergency repair and replacement will occur in areas of previous disturbance, and the repairs are necessary to maintain service essential to public health.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Public Safety – “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding.”
APPROVED
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025 (4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project) Report to Redding City Council January 29, 2025
Re: 9.11(g)--Declare Emergency for the South Street Water Main ER Project Page 4
Attachments
^Resolution
^Location Map
^Notice of Exemption
APPROVED
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025 (4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDDING TO DECLARE AN EMERGNCY AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO AWARD EMERGENCY CONTRACTS FOR THE
SOUTH STREET WATER MAIN AT RAILROAD EMERGEN CY
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Public Contract Code section 22050 and Redding Municipal Code 4.22.120(A ) provide that, in the case of emergency, a public agency may repair or replace a public facility, take any directly related and immediate action required by that emergency, and procur e the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for those purposes without giving notice for bids to let contracts; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2024, a 12-inch water main in South Street broke beneath the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) tracks; and
WHEREAS, City crews isolated the broken segment of piping but are unable to repair it , due to its location under the UPRR tracks, and the pipe remains out of service; and
WHEREAS, proper water infrastructure is critical for public health, safety, and fire protection; and
WHEREAS, if not repaired before high water demands during the summer months, there will be a lack of redundancy in the water system that will result in higher flow velocities, stress, and potential for surges in other water mains, increasing potential for additional pipeline failures; and
WHEREAS, additional pipeline failures would result in disruptions in service, potential damage to associated public and adjacent private infrastructure , and a significant decrease in available water storage and fire flows; and
WHEREAS, a competitive solicitation for bids is anticipated to require at least seven (7) months to design, advertise for bids, and award a contract for construction, after which construction would not occur until the autumn of 2025, failing to complete the necessary repairs until after the summer and highest risk period for additional pipeline damage or failures, water pressure los ses, and deficient fire flows; and
WHEREAS, continued outage of the water main will significantly reduce the reliability of water systems to provide adequate pressures and fire flows, which threatens the safety of the public and properties in the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the continued isolation and outage of the broken water main in South Street to accommodate the delay necessary for the competitive bidding process would not mitigate or eliminate the threat to persons and property;
APPROVED
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025 (4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Redding finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby adopted as findings of fact.
2. The public interest and necessity require the immediate expenditure of public money to restore the water conveyance system to full capacity, protect the public heal th, safety and welfare, and prevent further damage to the water system.
3. The City Council of the City of Redding therefore declares an emergency and authorizes the City Manager to award emergency contracts to repair the broken water main in South Street at the UPRR crossing.
4. The action authorized herein shall be reviewed by the City Council at all regular meetings of the Council until such time as the City Council determines that the emergency is abated.
I HEREBY CE RTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 4th day of February, 202 5, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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JACK MUNNS, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
________________________________ ____________________________________ SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney
APPROVED
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025 (4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project)
APPROVED
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025 (4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project)
APPROVED
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Attachment: Previous Staff Report February 4, 2025 (4.11(a)--Update for Emergency Repair to South Street Water Main ER Project)
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Adopt Resolution to accept the City Clerk's Certificate of the Sufficiency of the Petition relating to the sufficiency of the number of qualified signatures on an Initiative Measure entitled as an "Initiative Measure For Adoption Of A One Percent (1%) Transaction And Use (“Sales”) Tax For Specified City Services”; and
(2) Adopt Resolution calling for a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the City of Redding, and to place the Initiative Measure on the ballot.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact asso ciated with adopting a resolution to accept the City Clerk’s Certificate of Sufficiency of the Petition. If the City Council calls a special election to put the initiative measure to the voters, estimated costs are between $300,000 and $500,000.
Alternative Action
There is no alternative action. The City Council’s action to accept the City Clerk’s Certification of the Sufficiency of the Petition and to call for a special election is ministerial and mandatory.
MEETING DATE: August 5, 2025
ITEM NO. 9.12(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.12(a)--Consider adoption of two Resolutions relative to the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and calling for placement of the Redding Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks Transactions and Use Tax Initiative Measure on the ballot in November 2025.
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Report to Redding City Council August 1, 2025
Re: 9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken Page 2
Background/Analysis
On April 8, 202 5, the City Clerk received an initiative measure entitled by proponent as the “Redding Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance” (hereafter, the “Initiative Measure”).
Elections Code section 9207 provides that the propo nents of an initiative measure may begin to circulate the petition after publication and posting of the title and summary prepared by the City Attorney. The proponents of the Initiative Measure published it on April 13, 2025. By June 18, 2025, the proponen ts had gathered approximately 9,569 unverified signatures and filed the Initiative Petition with the City Clerk. The minimum number of signatures required for the Initiative Petition to qualify is 5,816.
The Initiative Petition was submitted to the Shasta County Registrar of Voters (ROV) on June 25, 2025. Pursuant to Elections Code section 9115 and 9211, the Shasta County ROV conducted signature verification by means of a full count at the request of the City of Redding on June 30, 2025. On July 24, 2025, the City of Redding received the Signature Verification Certificate from the Shasta County ROV stating that of 9,672 signatures, 6,496 were valid. This is in excess of the minimum valid signatures needed to certify the Initiative Petition as sufficient.
The certification of the petition is significant for two reasons. First, the City Council has no duty to act on the Initiative Petition unless the required number of signatures have been gathered.
Second, the date of the acceptance of the City Clerk’s Cert ificate of the Sufficiency of the Petition starts the time frame for the City Council to refer the Initiative Measure to election.
Pursuant to Elections Code section 9215 , and Article XIIIC section 2 of the California Constitution, in pertinent part, that , if the initiative petition is signed by not less than 10 percent of the voters of the city, the City Council must submit the ordinance, without alteration, to the voters at an election.
Attached to this staff report is a draft Resolution of the City Co uncil accepting certification by the City Clerk. Adoption of this resolution is ministerial. This means that the City Council has a duty to act. It cannot refuse to accept the Certificate of the Sufficiency of the Petition.
Elections Code section 1405 pro vides that the City Council must elect to call an election to be held not less than 88 days , nor more than 103 days after the order of the election and submit the Initiative Measure to the voters. A special election must occur on a Tuesday. A draft resolution is attached to this staff report calling for the Special Election, and the proposed Ordinance and Expenditure Plan and Notice of Municipal Election and Measure to be Voted On are both attached as Exhibits A and B respectively.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• This agenda item is a routine operational item.
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Report to Redding City Council August 1, 2025
Re: 9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken Page 3
Attachments
^DRAFT Resolution Accepting Certificate of Sufficiency of the Petition ^Exhibit A - Shasta County Registrar of Voters Signature Verification Certificate ^Exhibit B - Redding City Clerk Certificate of Petition Sufficiency ^DRAFT Resolution Calling for a Special Election regarding 1 percent Sales Tax Initiative ^Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan
^Exhibit B - Notice of Election
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
ACCEPTING CERTIFICATION BY THE CITY CLERK AS TO THE
SUFFICIENCY OF THE INITIATIVE PETITION ENTITLED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY AS "INITIATIVE MEASURE FOR ADOPTION OF A
ONE PERCENT (1%) TRANSACTION AND USE (“SALES”) TAX FOR
SPECIFIED CITY SERVICES"
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2025 , proponents of an initiative measure (the "Initiative Measure") for the purpose of qualifying and enacting the Redding public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance submitted a Notice of Intent to Circulate an Initiative Petition; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code section 9203, the City Clerk, as the local elections official, immediately transmitted a copy of the proposed Initiative Measure to the City Attorney for preparation of a Ballot Title and Summary; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney prepared a Ballot Title and Summary of the chief purposes and points of the proposed Initiative Measure, as required for the circulation of an Initiative Petition, and entitled the Initiative Petition as "Initiative Measure for Adoption of a One Percent (1%) Transaction and Use (“Sales”) Tax for Specified City Services”; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk transmitted the Ballot Title and Summary to the Initiative Measure proponents on April 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk contacted the County of Shasta Registrar of Voters to determine the number of registered voters within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Redding, as of its most recent report to the Secretary of State pursuant to Elections Code section 2187, and determined that the number of registered voters within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Redding was 58,164; and
WHEREAS, the proponents of the Initiative published the Notice of Intent and Ballot Title and Summary in accordance with Elections Code sections 9205 and 9206 on April 15, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Petition setting forth the Notice of Intent, Ballot Title and Summary and the text of the Initiative was thereafter circulated within the City of Redding; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2025 , the proponents filed the Initiative Petition, consisting of 3,538 sections and containing a raw count of unverified signatures of 9,672 signatures, with the City Clerk; and
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Attachment: ^DRAFT Resolution Accepting Certificate of Sufficiency of the Petition (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and 2 WHEREAS, the City Clerk completed a prima facie count of the unverified signatures on June 24, 2025 , concluded that the Initiative Petition contained signatures in excess of the minimum number of signatures required, and delivered the Initiative Petition to the County of Shasta Registrar of Voters on June 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Elections Code sections 9211 and 9115, the County of Shasta Registrar of Voters proceeded with signature verification by random sample of at least 500 signatures; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code sections 9211 and 9115 further provide that if the statistical showing shows that the number of valid signatures is within 95 to 110 percent of the number of signatures of qualified voters needed to declare the petition sufficient, the County of Shasta Registrar of Voters shall verify the signatures filed; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the valid signatures were less than 95 percent, therefore, the City Clerk/Elections Official requested a full count of the unverified signatures on July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk determined that, pursuant to Elections Co de section 9215, the Initiative Petition would require signatures amounting to at least 5,618 registered voters within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Redding in order to qualify for City Council action to schedule the Initiative Measure for an election; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2025, the County of Shasta Registrar of Voters notified the City Clerk that the signature verification was completed by delivery of a "Signature Verification Certificate," attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, with the results reported as follows:
Number of unverified signatures filed: 9,672
Number of signatures checked: 9,672
Number of signatures found sufficient: 6,496
Number of signatures found not sufficient: 3,176
WHEREAS, Elections Code sections 9211 and 9115 provide that if the Initiative Petition is found to be sufficient, the City Clerk shall certify the results of the examination to the City Council at the next regular meeting of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has issued a Certificate of Sufficiency of the Petition which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit B;
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Attachment: ^DRAFT Resolution Accepting Certificate of Sufficiency of the Petition (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT:
1. The recitals set forth herein are true, correct, and are adopted herein as findings of law and fact.
2. The Certificate of Sufficiency of the Petition, attached hereto as Exhibit B, is hereby accepted by the City Council.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 5th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
JACK MUNNS, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
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SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
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Attachment: ^Exhibit A - Shasta County Registrar of Voters Signature Verification Certificate (9.12(a)--
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
SHARLENE TIPTON, CITY CLERK
530.225.4447
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CITY OF !REDDING
777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
PO BOX 496071, Redding, CA 96049-6071
cityofredding.gov
CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF THE PETITION
I, Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk and the Elections Official of the City of Redding, California, do hereby certify the following:
• The petition "INITIATIVE MEASURE FOR ADOPTION OF A ONE PERCENT (1%) TRANSACTION AND USE ("SALES") TAX FOR SPECIFIED CITY SERVICES", was filed with the City Clerk's Office on June 18, 2025;
• There are 58,164 registered voters in the City of Redding and, in order to qualify, the petition must contain valid signatures from 10 percent (5,816) of the registered voters; • Following an unofficial prima facie (raw) signature count conducted by the City Clerk's staff, the petition was found to be sufficient for filing; • On June 25, 2025, the petition sections were personally delivered to the Shasta County Clerk- Registrar of Voters, to be examined to determine the number of valid signatures; • In accordance with Elections Code 9115, the Shasta County Clerk - Registrar of Voters conducted a full count of signatures at the City Clerk/Elections Official's request. On July 24, 2025, the County Clerk provided a Signature Verification Certificate stating the number of valid signatures is in excess of the number needed to qualify the petition.
Based on the above information, the petition is deemed to be sufficient.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I here unto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 24th day of July, 2025.
City Clerk/Elections Official
City of Redding
EXHIBIT B
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS A MEASURE TO ADO PT A ONE- PERCENT (1%) TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX FOR
SPECIFIED CITY SERVICES , ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH AN ELECTION; AND
REQUESTING THE SERVICES OF THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS IN
CONDUCTING SAID ELECTION
WHEREAS, the City of R edding (the “City”) has received a citizen’s initiative petition under Elections Code sections 9200 et seq., calling for the adoption of an ordinance imposing a one percent (1%) sales and use tax (Sales Tax) (Ordinance) within the City, the proceeds of which are to be deposited into a dedicated fund for essential local services, including Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks, ensuring that the City has the necessary resources to maintain and enhance these critical community assets; and
WHEREAS, the County of Shasta (County) Registrar of Voters/Elections Official (ROV) and the City Clerk/Elections Official have examined the petition in accordance with Elections Code sections 9114, 9115, and 9211 and verified that the petition has been signed by not less than ten percent (10%) of the voters in the City as required by Elections Code section 9215; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code section 9215 imposes a duty upon the City Council (the “Council”) to either adopt the Ordinance as written or submit the Ordinance, without alteration, to the voters; and
WHEREAS, Article XIIIC section 2 of the California Constitution requ ires that all new taxes be approved by the voters; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to place a ballot measure before the voters at a November 4, 2025, special election to consider the Ordinance presented by the petition; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Sales Tax to become effective, it must be approved by a simple majority of the electorate; and
WHEREAS, Elections Code section 10002 authorizes the Council to request the Board of Supervisors to permit the County ROV to render services to the City relating to the conduct of an election.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Redding as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and this Council so finds and determines.
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2 Section 2. A Municipal E lection is hereby called to be held in the City on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for the following measure submitted by the City Council:
"Shall the measure adopting a one percent transactions and use tax in the City of Redding , for the special purpose of funding essential local services, including Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks, ensuring that the City of Redding has the necessary resources to maintain and enhance these critical community assets, be adopted?”
YES
NO
Section 3. The Ordinance authorizing the special tax to be approved by the voters is as set forth in Exhibit A. The City Council hereby approves the Ordinance, the form thereof, and its submission to the voters of the City at the November 4, 2025, election, as required by Revenue and Taxation Code section 7285.9 1. If a simple majority of the qualified voters voting on the Ordinance shall vote in favor therefore, the Ordinance shall be deemed adopted and shall be effective in accordance with its terms. The Ordinance specifies that the rate of the transactions tax shall be one percent (1%) of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in the City. It specifies that the rate of the excise tax shall be one percent (1%) of the sales price of tangible personal property stored, used or otherwise consumed in the City. The Ordinance also includes an expenditure plan describing the specific purposes for which the revenues from the tax may be expended. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration shall collect the tax from retailers subject to the tax and remit the funds to the City.
Section 4. The City Council of the City of Redding hereby requests the County ROV to conduct all necessary servic es for the City Special Election pursuant to Elections Code section 10002. The Redding City Clerk /Elections Official shall file a certified copy of this Resolution with the County ROV to ensure the requisite timeframes for holding the election as required by applicable law.
Section 5.
(a) The City hereby requests the Board of Supervisors of the County to permit the County ROV to conduct necessary services for the Municipal Election and the City consents to reimburse the ROV for all costs incurred by said services pursuant to Elections Code section 10002. In any event, the Municipal Election will be held on November 4, 2025, from the hour of 7:00 a.m. to the hour of 8:00 p.m., during which period of time the polls will remain continuously open. At 8:00 p.m. the polls will be closed, except as provided in Section 14401 of the Elections Code, and the officers of the election shall thereupon proceed to canvass the ballots cast thereat.
(b) The election precincts, polling places and voting booths within said City for said Municipal Election shall in every case be the same as the election precincts, polling places and voting booths established for the last statewide election.
(c) A summary of the Ordinance shall be published in the Voter Information Guide. The Voter Information Guide shall contain the statement required by Elections Code section 9280 advising that a copy of the full ordinance or measure may be obtained from the City Clerk/Elections Official upon request.
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3 (d) Said Municipal Election shall be held and conducted, and the voters thereof canvassed, and the returns thereof made, all in accordance with the general election laws of the State of California and the ordinances of said City.
(e) All persons qualified to vote at municipal elections in said City shall be qualified to vote.
(f) Said Council shall meet forthwith after the canvass of the returns of said election and shall state in the minutes of such meeting the results of said election as ascertained by said canvass.
Section 6. The City Clerk of the City of Redding, as the City’s Election Official, is hereby authorized to sign a Notice of Election and Measure To Be Voted On in a form substantially similar to that attached hereto as Exhibit B. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish said Notice of Election and Measure To Be Voted On at least one time not later than a week before the election in a newspaper of general circulation circulated within the City of R edding, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12111 of the Elections Code of the State of California.
Section 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be delivered, no later than August 8 , 2025 , (which date is not fewer than 88 day s prior to the date set for the statewide election), one copy of this Resolution to the Registrar of Voters of the County.
Section 8. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the measure to the City Attorney. The City Attorney shall prepare an impartial analysis of the measure, not to exceed 500 words in length, showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and the operation of the measure, and transmit such impartial analysis to the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the adoption of this resolution.
Section 9. Pursuant to Section 9282 (a) of the Elections Code of the State of California, the persons who filed the initiative petition may file a written argument, not to exceed 300 words in length, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the person(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers, for or against the City measure.
Section 11. This tax is a special retail transactions and use tax upon a citizen’s initiative petition. It requires the approval of simple majority of the qualified electors casting votes.
Section 12. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced, read and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 5th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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JACK MUNNS, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVE:
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SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney Packet Pg. 42
Attachment: ^DRAFT Resolution Calling for a Special Election regarding 1 percent Sales Tax Initiative (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Exhibit A
Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDDING IMPOSING A
SPECIAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION , SUBJECT
TO ADOPTION BY THE ELECTORATE
The Council and People of the City of Redding, California, do ordain as follows:
Section 1. The Redding Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Chapter 4.05 to read as follows:
4.05.010 TITLE.
This chapter shall be known as the Redding Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance. The City of Redding is referenced in this ordinance as "City." This ordinance shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.
4.05.020 OPERATIVE DATE.
"Operative Date" means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance. For purposes of Revenue and Taxation Code section 7265, this ordinance shall be considered adopted on the date of the election in which it is approved by the qualified voters of the City.
4.05.030 PURPOSE.
This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
A. To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.91 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a simple majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
B. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Par t 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
C. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
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Attachment: ^Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken)
2 D. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
E. To provide dedicated funding for essential local services, including PUBLIC SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE, and PARKS, ensuring that the City of Redding has the necessary resources to maintain and enhance these critical community assets.
F. To ensure that all revenue generated by this tax remains within the City of Redding, rather than being sent to Sacramento, so that local tax dollars directly benefit residents through investments in law enforcement, fire protection, road maintenance, recreational facilities, and other essential city services.
G. To establish a transpa rent and accountable system for the allocation and expenditure of tax revenue, as detailed in the "Expenditure Plan," which specifies how funds will be distributed to meet the City's priorities for public safety, infrastructure, and parks.
H. To impose and administer this retail transactions and use tax in a manner consistent with state law, while ensuring that collection and oversight are conducted efficiently and with minimal administrative burden.
4.05.040 CONTRACT WITH STATE.
Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance; provided that , if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract, and, in such a case , the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.
4.05.050 TRANSACTIONS TAX RATE.
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of one (1) percent of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this ordinance.
4.05.060 PLACE OF SALE.
For the purposes of this ordinance, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out- of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
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Attachment: ^Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken)
3 4.05.070 USE TAX RATE.
An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of one percent of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.
4.05.080 ADOPTION OF PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW.
Except as otherwise provided in thi s ordinance, and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
4.05.090 LIMITATIONS ON ADOPTION OF STATE LAW AND
COLLECTION OF USE TAXES.
In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
A. Whenever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word "State" is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California;
2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration , in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this Ordinance.
3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to, sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
a. Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code;
b. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision of that code.
4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
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Attachment: ^Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken)
4 B. The word "City" shall be substituted for the word "State" in the phrase "retailer engaged in business in this State" in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.
4.05.100 PERMIT NOT REQUIRED.
If a seller's permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor's permit shall not be required by this ordinance.
4.05.110 EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS.
A. There shall be excluded from the measure of th e transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley -Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax.
B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:
1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.
2. Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
a. With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out -of-City add ress and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and
b. With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out -of-City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
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Attachment: ^Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken)
5 5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this ordinance, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:
1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state-administered transactions and use tax ordinance.
2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessi ty issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the Operative Date of this ordinance.
4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, storage, use or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
6. Except as provided in subparagraph (7), a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, sol iciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.
7. "A retailer engaged in business in the City" shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Se ction 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.
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6 D. Any person subject to use tax under this ordinance may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.
4.05.120 AMENDMENTS.
All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part
1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this ordinance, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this ordinance.
4.05.130 ENJOINING COLLECTION FORBIDDEN.
No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent o r enjoin the collection under this ordinance, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.
4.05.140 SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
4.05.150 EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance relates to the levying and collectin g of City transactions and use taxes and shall take effect immediately.
4.05.160 TERMINATION DATE.
The authority to levy the tax imposed by this ordinance shall continue indefinitely, until ended by Redding voters.
4.05.170 USE OF TAX PROCEEDS AND EXPENDITURE PLAN.
All proceeds of the tax levied and imposed hereunder shall be accounted for and paid into a special fund designated for use by the City only for the purposes set forth in the Expenditure Plan for the administration and expenditure of tax proceeds, attached to this ordinance as Exhibit 1. The Expenditure Plan may be amended from time to time by a four -fifths majority vote of the City Council commencing in the sixth fiscal year following certification of the adoption of the tax, provided that the funds reappropriated from such a project or activity are appropriated for another expenditure in the same category of public services (i.e., police, fire, roads, airport, parks, Northern Riverfront). The City is hereby authorized to incur indebtedness in the form of b onds, notes, contractual obligations or other evidences of indebtedness authorized by law to finance or refinance costs described herein, and to pay any and all costs of issuing or incurring such Packet Pg. 48
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7 indebtedness, to fund reserve funds, capitalized interest, c osts of capital enhancement, costs of interest rate hedging arrangements or any other financing costs associated with such indebtedness.
Expenditures of the funds designated as "unallocated" shall be made at the direction of the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Citizens Advisory Committee.
4.05.180 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
A. The City Council shall establish a Citizens Advisory Committee by ordinance, with each Councilmember appointing one member and the Council as a whole des ignating its chair from among its members. The Council may also provide for up to four additional members appointed by the Council as a whole. In appointing members, the City Council and its members shall endeavor to represent a wide-range of community stakeholders, such as Redding Chamber of Commerce, the Shasta County Board of Education, Redding Rodeo Executive Boardmembers, Redding Civic Auditorium Operator, the Redding Rancheria, the City's Community Services Advisory Commission, the Redding Tourism and Marketing Group and others.
B. The initial members appointed shall classify themselves by lot or agreement or both so that three members serve an initial four -year term and two serve an initial two year term.
Thereafter, all committee members shall ser ve four -year terms or until their successors are appointed and qualified. Once appointed, members may not be removed except for by a four-fifths majority vote of the City Council for such cause as would be sufficient to terminate an employee represented by the City's largest bargaining unit.
C. The Committee shall meet not less than annually after the audit referenced in Section 19 or this Ordinance is available for the Committee's review. This Committee may review and comment on use of the proceeds of th e tax and may provide recommendations to the City Council for use of unallocated, excess, or funds available once capital improvement projects are completed and paid in full.
4.05.190 AUDITS.
At least annually the City shall arrange for an independent audit of the receipts and expenditures of the proceeds of the tax, make that audit publicly available, and allow public comment on it at a meeting of the City Council.
Upon the voters' approval of this initiative ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to provide an ordinance number to complete the blanks above and in the Exhibit and the City Clerk and Mayor are authorized to sign this ordinance to certify that voter approval.
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Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ _________________________________ City Clerk City Attorney
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8 Exhibit A
Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. _______
EXPENDITURE PLAN
The People of the City of Redding Wish to Allocate Tax Proceeds in the Following Manner:
REDDING POLICE DEPARTMENT - 12% of proceeds; allocation to be applied toward additional staffing, equipment and facilities.
SHASTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - 12% of proceeds; allocation to be applied toward custody operations addressing repeat offenders and jail capacity pursuant to an agreement between City of Redding and Shasta County. If no agreement is reached within two years of voters approval of this ordinance, this allocation shall be applied to the Redding Police Department as provided above.
REDDING FIRE DEPARTMENT - 13% of proceeds; allocation to include the construction and staffing of Fire Station 9, improvements or replacements to other fire stations, purchases of equipment, and a minimum of 3.5% of the total allocation toward fire mitigat ion efforts such as fuel modification, safety inspections, fire -hardening of public properties, planning for fire refuges, and similar activities.
ROADS - 30% of proceeds; allocation to be applied toward roads and transportation facilities maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
REDDING REGIONAL AIRPORT - 5% of proceeds; allocation to support the building and staffing of additional terminal and general operations of all airport facilities.
PARKS - 9% of proceeds; allocation to be applied toward the construction, improvements, and ongoing maintenance of the following public park facilities and in the following percentages of total tax proceeds:
Redding Sports Park - 2.75% of proceeds; allocation to be applied toward capital improvements, reserves, staffing, and ongoing maintenance of the park facilities and grounds.
California Soccer Park-1.75% of proceeds; allocation to be applied toward capital improvements, reserves, and ongoing maintenance of the park facilities and grounds.
South City Park - 1.75% of proceeds; allocation to be applied toward the construction and ongoing maintenance of the park facilities and grounds.
Panorama Park - 1.5% or proceeds; allocation to be applied toward the construction and ongoing maintenance of the park facility and grounds.
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9 Coldwell Park, Lake Redding Park, and the Redding Aquatic Center - 1.25% of proceeds; allocation to be applied toward improvements, staffing, and ongoing maintenance of the park facilities and grounds.
NORTHERN RIVERFRONT - 9% of proceeds; al location to be applied toward the construction, improvements, ongoing maintenance and operations of the following public facilities; Rodeo Grounds - 3% of total proceeds and Redding Civic Auditorium - 6% of proceeds.
Once improvement projects are completed for the facilities identified above in any category of spending, the City Council may decide by a four-fifths vote to re-allocate funds so long as continued maintenance of these facilities is funded. Additional park facilities include, but are not limited to a youth baseball complex and a basketball facility.
UNALLOCATED - the remaining 10% shall be spent as the City Council determines via its annual budget and periodic budget amendments after considering a recommendation from the Citizens Advisory Committee and allowing opportunity for public comment at a City Council meeting.
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Attachment: ^Exhibit A - Draft Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken) Exhibit B
1 CITY OF REDDING
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
AND MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following measure is to be voted on at the special municipal election to be held in the City of Redding, on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2025:
"Shall the measure adopting a one percent transactions and use tax in the City of Redding, for the special purpose of funding essential local services, including Public Safety, Infras tructure, and Parks, ensuring that the City of Redding has the necessary resources to maintain and enhance these critical community assets, be adopted?”
YES
NO
The proceeds generated from the transactions and use tax are to be deposited into a dedicated fund for essential local services, including Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Parks, ensuring that the City has the necessary resources to maintain and enhance these critical community assets.
The election precincts within the City of Redding for said Municipal Election shall be the regular election precincts established for the last statewide election , and the polling places and officers of election within the City of R edding for Municipal Election shall be the same as those selected and designated for the last statewide election.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN pursuant to Article 4, Section 9282 (a) of the Elections Code of the State of California, the persons who filed the initiative petition may file a written argument, not to exceed 300 words in length, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the person(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers, for or against the City measure.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, based upon the time reasonably necessary to prepare and print the arguments and sample ballots for the election, the City Clerk has fixed August 19, 2025, during normal office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as the date after which no arguments for or against the City measures may be submitted to the Clerk for printing and distribution to the voters as provided in Article 4. Arguments shall be submitted to the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the person(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, at the R edding City Hall, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California. No more than five signatures may appear on the argument.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council of the City of R edding has determined that rebuttal arguments, not to exceed 250 words in length, as submitted by the authors of the opposing direct arguments, may be filed with the City Clerk by August 29, 2025, during normal office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., accompanied by the printed names(s) and signature(s) of the person(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers. No more than five signatures may appear on the rebuttal.
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Attachment: ^Exhibit B - Notice of Election (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken) 2 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any ordinance, impartial analysis, or direct argument filed under the authority of the Elections Code will be available for public examination in the City Clerk’s office from August 20, 2025, to September 2, 2025. Any rebuttal argument filed under the authority of the Elections Code will be available for public examination in the City Clerk’s Office from August 30, 2025, to September 8, 2025.
The polls will be open on Election Day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sharlene Tipton, CMC, CPMC
Clerk of the City of Redding
City Elections Official
Dated: August 5, 2025
Publish: GC 36933 publication
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Attachment: ^Exhibit B - Notice of Election (9.12(a)--Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition and Action to be taken)