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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner. Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka was absent.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City M anager Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager Steve Bade, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was provided by Patrick A. Blewett, Executive Dean, Simpson University.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Resolution honoring City Manager Barry Tippin for distinguished service to the City of Redding.
Nick Gardner spoke in opposition to Mr. Tippin’s tenure at the City of Redding.
Steve Kohn and Mark Mezzano thanked Mr. Tippin for his leadership, time, and service with the City of Redding.
Mayor Munns read out loud and presented City Manager Tippin with a draft resolution to be prepared and given to him at a later date. He thanked Mr. Tippin for his leadership to the City of Redding and its citizens.
Mr. Tippin expressed his frustration with ending his career with a Council Member attacking his character, however, he thanked the City Council, staff, his wife and family, and his Executive Assistant Camile Woodstrom, for a very successful and full career with the City of Redding.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Littau, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-075, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, honoring Barry Tippin for distinguished service to the City of Redding.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Dhanuka
Resolution No. 2025-075 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
2B. Danny Orloff, Visit Redding Tourism Marketing Director, provided a PowerPoint presentation, providing a quarterly report regarding tourism marketing and promotion efforts for the City of Redding, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
2C. Willie Smith Operations Manager with Christian Church Homes provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, relaying an update on past, present, and future projects and activities in the City of Redding. She invited the City Council to attend the Ribbon Cutting event for its new Piper Way project to be held on October 1, 2025.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
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2D. Ryan Richardson, Executive Director, Superior California Economic Development, provided a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference, providing an annual update on activities.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Steve Kohn expressed opposition to Council Member Audette’s budget document.
Leslie Sawyer opined her opposition to the Council and urged them to spend time reviewing Council Member Audette’s budget documents.
Lance Law asked Council for assistance regarding a large homeless issue behind the Crown Estates Subdivision.
Janet Chapman thanked staff and Council for their ongoing support of the many micro-shelter, and housing projects to house the underserved population such as the elderly.
Nick Gardner invited Council and the public to listen to his radio show entitled Poke the Hornet’s Nest on KCNR 1460.com
Todd Jones thanked Council and City staff for their continued participation with Visit Redding and the Chamber of Commerce.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting – Closed Session of August 19, 2025; Regular Meeting of August 19, 2025; and Special Meeting of August 22, 2025.
4(b). Adopt Ordinance No. 2683, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Reddi ng, repealing Ordinance No. 2642 to remove Redding Municipal Code (RMC) Section 6.18 (Emergency Medical Service First Responder Fee) from RMC T itle 7 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations).
4(c). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 2 for the period of August 1, 2025, through August 31, 2025, in the amount of $ 31,853,481.28; (2) Payroll Register No. 3 for the period of July 20, 2025, through August 2, 2025, in the amount of $3,047,318.31; and (3) Payroll Register No. 4 for the period of August 3, 2025, through August 16, 2025, in the amount of $3,096,937.71; for a summary total of $ 37,997,737.30.
4.1(a). Accept update regarding the proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding and, pursuant to Public Contract Code 20168 and 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four- fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency.
4.1(b). Adopt Resolution No. 2025-076, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the Schedule of Administrative Fines thereby adding administrative fines for violations of the Redding Municipal Code relating to violations of the Tobacco R etail License ordinance.
4.3(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-077, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, authorizing the City of Redding as an applicant for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Service’s Fiscal Year 2025 State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program in an amount up to $250,000; and (2) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to apply for the grant.
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4.3(b). Authorize and approve the purchase of Microsoft Licenses and/or software products on the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement No. 8084445 between Dell as reseller and the City of Redding (City), on behalf of City Departments, as deemed necessary, through the proper purchasing procedures, for routine expenditures not-to-exceed the requesting department’s fiscal year budgeted amount for said items.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions related to Bid Schedule No. 5615 – Three- Phase, Pad-Mounted Distribution Transformers for the City of Redding Electric Utility:
(1) award the contract to General Pacific, Inc., in the amount of $1,258,570.97; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually, through September 30, 2029, subject to mutual agreement, with all terms and conditions unchanged and pricing adjustments tied to the Producer Price Index; and (3) a uthorize the City Mana ger, or designee, to approve up to $503,430 per fiscal year as a contingency to address unforeseen costs.
4.5(b). Authorize and approve award of Bid Schedule No. 5631 – Furnish and Deliver Pad- Mounted Distribution Switches for the Redding Electric Utility to Anixter, Inc., in the amount of $221,256.75.
4.5(c). Authorize and approve the following actions related to the Long-Term Parts, Services, and Inspections Agreement, (C-5661), with Siemens Energy Inc., for repairs at the City of Redding Power Plant: (1) approve Change Order No. 50 to upgrade the Lube Oil System Variable Frequency Drives for Generating Unit 5, in an amount not -to-exceed $435,000; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and change orders necessary to complete the project; and (3) find that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following relative to the South Street Water Main at Railroad Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) accept update regarding the project; and (2) pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four- fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
4.11(b).Accept an update relative to the City of Redding’s COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package Public Works projects.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following: (1) accept the Piper Way improvements pursuant to Site Development Permit SDP -2020-01714 as satisfactorily complete; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025- 078, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, accepting Piper Way and utility improvements for maintenance and operation and accept the dedication to the public for street and public services pursuant to Parcel Map No. 2023- 00344.
4.11(d). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5621, Redding Electric Utility Power Plant Maintenance Office Building : (1) a ward to Gifford Construction Inc., in the amount of $3,152,000; (2) approve an additional $513,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $345 ,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $162,000 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment; (5) approve $315,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (6) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $50,000; and (7) find that the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities and Sect ion 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures.
**City Clerk’s Note – A bid protest was received by Michael Roberts Construction and both the protest and City Attorney’s response was provided to Council and the public prior to the Council meeting, and hard copies were made available in the City Clerk’s Office and at the Council meeting.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposal (RFP) Schedule No. 5569, Cardlock Fuel Purchases: (1) award RFP to Ed Staub & Sons through August 31, 2028; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to extend the contract annually, if mutually agreeable, through August 31, 2030.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Dhanuka
Ordinance No. 2683, and Resolution Nos. 2025-075 through 2025-078 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Munns left Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m. and returned at 7:22 p.m.
9.10(a).City of Redding's Year -End Budget Review and associated Resolution for Fiscal Year Ended 2025.
Finance Director Greg Robinette summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Leslie Sawyer opined her opposition to the approval of the City of Redding’s Year -End Budget document.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Resner, to : (1) accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Year -End Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2025- 079, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 83
rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2023-060
increasing appropriations by $7,354,390.00.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Littau, Resner, and Munns
NOES: Council Members – Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Dhanuka
Resolution No. 2025-079 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk’s Office.
9.11(f).Oral report regarding City of Redding Public Works' Streets Division update.
Public Works Director Michael Webb highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
9.11(g).Identify the impact to the General Fund if an additional $10 million annually was redirected for street maintenance.
City Manager Tippin summarized the Report to City Council (staff report) and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
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SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Mayor Pro Tempore Resner’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council with a report for discussion and consideration of options, if any, at its next meeting on October 7, 2025, regarding the terms and conditions of both the Amended and Restated Civic Auditorium Lease Agreement (C-5682) and the executed Grant Agreement (C-10981) with Advance Redding.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 9:38 p.m., Mayor Munns declared the m eeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Jack Munns, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk