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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
November 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Jack Munns with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Mike Littau, and Erin Resner.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Steve Bade , City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Management Analyst Kristen McGee.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Resner.
The Invocation was provided by Lynn Fritz, Native American Tradition as a Karuk Tribal Descendant/Shasta County Interfaith Forum Chair; and Joey Carroll, Native American Flute.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Laurie Baker, Chief Executive Officer of the Redding Tourism Marketing Group, and General Manager of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association , provided an update regarding its staffing, tourism, and marketing efforts within the City of Redding , and a PowerPoint presentation, incorporated herein by reference.
The City Council took no action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nick Gardner expressed frustration with the Mayor for not letting Council Member Audette present her PowerPoint presentation at a previous meeting, opposed the Mayor’s previous statements regarding unfunded liabilities, and opined his opposition to CalPERS’ financial losses being funded by taxpayers.
Margaret Cantrell and Tim Saunders demanded an outside financial audit of the City of Redding’s finances.
Jeff Ervin requested that the Council adopt a rent stabilization ordinance to assist the residents of the Redwood Mobile Home park.
Leslie encouraged the community to participate in public Council meetings, and opposed the denial of Council Member Audette to provide her financial PowerPoint at a previous Council meeting, and expressed frustration with the lack of a financial oversight committee topic on the agenda.
In response to Council Member Dr. Dhanuka’s question, Interim City Manager Bade confirmed that the Financial Oversight Committee formation topic will be on the December 2, 2025, Council agenda for consideration.
Council Member Audette left the room at 6:20 p.m. and returned at 6:22 p.m.
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 October 21, 2025; Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025; Special Meeting of October 22, 2025; and Special Meeting – Closed Session of October 30, 2025; Special Meeting – Closed Session of November 4, 2025; and Regular Meeting of November 4, 2025.
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4(b). Second reading to adopt Ordinance No. 2685, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 16 (Buildings and Construction), Chapter 16.02 (Building Code) by amending Section 16.02.010 (California Building Code Adopted); Chapter 16.03 (Residential Code) by amending Section 16.03.010 (California Residential Code Adopted); Chapter 16.04 (Mechanical Code) by amending Section
16.04.010 (California Mechanical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.05 (Plumbing Code) by amending Section 16.05.010 (California Plumbing Code Adopted); Chapter 16.06 (Electrical Code) by amending Section 16.06.010 (California Electrical Code Adopted); Chapter 16.07 (Energy Code) by amending Section 16.07.010 (California Energy Code Adopted); Chapter 16.08 (Green Building Code) by amending Section 16.08.010 (California Green Building Code Adopted); and Chapter 16.09 (Housing Code) by amending Section 16.09.010 (International Property Maintenance Code Adopted), relating to adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code , introduced at the November 4, 2025, City Council meeting.
4(c). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Pay able Register No. 4 , for the period of October 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025, in the amount of $47,570,382.53; (2) Payroll Register No. 7 , for the period of September 14, 2025 , through September 27, 2025, in the amount of $3,082,234.09; (3) Payroll Register No. 8, for the period of September 28, 2025, through October 11, 2025, in the amount of $3,011,136.09; and (4) Payroll Register 9, for the period of October 12, 2025, through October 25, 2025, in the amount of $2,983,756.36; for a summary total of $53,663,752.71.
4(d). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9(d) at the request of Council Member Tenessa Audette.
4(e). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar as item number 9(e) at the request of Council Member Tenessa Audette.
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). Accept 2025-26 Choose Redding Lodging Annual Report.
4.1(c). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the First Amendment to the Real Property Lease Agreement (C -10985) with County of Shasta, located at 7251 Eastside Road (A ssessor’s Parcel Nos. 050- 050-010 and 050- 070-008), to allow for grazing; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Real Property Lease Agreement; and (3) find that the action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15312 - Surplus Government Property Sales.
Council Member Audette noted that any community members with questions can contact Management Assistant to City Manager Jason Gibilisco for any questions regarding the agreement.
The following spoke in opposition: Carla Read, Christopher Enriquez, Paul Shrum, Adam Sigurson, Scott, and Chris Begley.
Steve Kohn spoke in support of allowing grazing on the property for fire mitigation purposes.
Additional discussion amongst Council Member Resner, City Attorney Curtis, and Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan ensued relative to the City versus County’s rezoning and approval processes.
4.6(a). Approve and ratify the City of Redding Community Services Department’s submittal of a Boating Access Program grant application in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 to provide funding assistance for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and maintenance at multiple river access locations.
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4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5628, Turtle Bay to Downtown Gap Completion P roject: (1) reject the apparent low bid by Sunrise Excavating as nonresponsive, and award the project to the second lowest bidder S.T.
Rhoades Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,797,056; (2) an additional $230,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) a pprove $585,200 for project development costs; (4) a pprove $179,800 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $75,000; and (6) f ind that the project is categorically exempt from review un der the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301(c) – Existing Facilities.
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions related to the purchase of one Autocar ACX64, 4- axle Front Load truck for the Solid Waste Utility Division: (1) a uthorize the purchase using Sourcewell contract pricing from Dobbs Peterbilt, with a net delivered cost of $513,918.55, including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, and changes to the terms, as needed, due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of $30,000.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions related to the purchase of one 2025 Caterpillar 920 Loader for the City of Redding’s Streets Division: (1) a uthorize the purchase using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $263,414.92 including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, and changes to the terms, as needed, due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of $30,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Littau, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Counci l Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Ordinance No. 2685 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. This item was removed from the agenda at the department’s request.
Public Hearing to consider Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Title 9 (Health and Safety), to align with updates to the 2025 California Fire Code.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9(d).
Item 4(d) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette.
City of Redding Treasurer’s Reports.
Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette’s question regarding the California Asset Management Program ( CAMP) funds , Finance Director Robinett provided background information on how the various funds are utilized to ensure the maximum return on investments.
A discu ssion amongst Council Member and Director Robinett ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Audette , to accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for July, August, and September 2025. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
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9(e). Item 4(e) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette.
City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports.
Finance Director Robinett highlighted the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council member Audette’s request to receive this report monthly instead of quarterly, Director Robinett confirmed that this will be provided to the Council at its second meeting monthly.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Resner, to accept City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports for the months of July, August, and September 2025. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.1(d). Recreational use of Nitrous Oxide within the City of Redding.
Management Assistant to the City Manager Jason Gibilisco highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Julie Winter spoke in support of removing nitrous oxide gas from being sold in retail smoke shops, and ceded the rest of her public comment time to Redding Neurologist Dr. Karen Garnaas, MD.
Dr. Garnaas provided information r elated to the many health issues associated with the recreational overuse of Nitrous Oxide gas, historically known as whippets, which has been industrialized and is currently sold in smoke shops, being utilized for a quick high. She explained that this is a toxin to the nervous system and is very dangerous.
Police Chief Brian Barner spoke in support of an ordinance to ban recreational use.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka , seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) accept the report on nitrous oxide use; and (2) direct staff to return to Council with an ordinance to ban recreational use of Nitrous Oxide in the City of Redding for consideration at a future Council meeting. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.4(a). Update regarding Emerging Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Concepts.
Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation along with MIG Consultant Dan Amsden, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Audette, to: (1) accept the Emerging Redding Riverfront Specific Plan Concepts presentation; and (2) authorize staff to move forward with the next steps in the Redding Riverfront Specific Plan update process that includes developing draft specific plan language and initiating the environmental review process. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.6(a).
Item 4.6(a) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette.
City of Redding Community Services Department’s submittal of a Boating Access Program grant application in an amount not -to-exceed $500,000 to provide funding assistance for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and maintenance at multiple river access locations.
Community Services Director Travis Menne provided an overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette’s concerns related to the hiring of additional staff, Director Menne explained that this is the third time applying for this grant, with cuts made previously due to lack of funding. He noted that this grant would enable the hiring of a three-person crew, with the position control already included in the budget, however, without a funding source attached at this time, these would be classified as full- time temporary employees, and these positions would be eliminated if a funding source is not secured.
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A discussion amongst Council Member Audette, Finance Director Robinett, and Director Menne ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Resner, to a pprove and ratify the City of Redding Community Services Department’s submittal of a Boating Access Program grant application in an amount not -to-exceed $500,000 to provide funding assistance for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and maintenance at multiple river access locations. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.10(a).City of Redding General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended September 2025.
Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report ), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member Audette expressed concerns and encouraged the Council to not accept this report.
Leslie defended Council Member Audette for expressing her concerns with the City’s finances, and opined her frustration with Finance Director Robinett, and asked that all budget meetings be public.
A robust discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Interim City Manager Bade noted that he and Finance Director Robinett have discussed ways to reset the budget by looking at staffing, facilities and/or property, and programs provided.
Council Member Resner noted that the recommendation was to accept the report, it is not about the budget itself.
Director Robinett says that he would need Council or the City Manager to tell him what they want the revenue assumptions to be.
Another robust discussion amongst the Council Members ensued.
Director Robinett confirmed that department revenues will be discussed at the first budget workshop if that is the direction given by the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) a ccept the General Fund Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025; and (2) requested staff to return to Council on December 18, 2025, to hold the first of several Special Meeting Budget Workshops to discuss rolling back the City’s General Fund to a 2018 budget baseline so that Council can decide priorities, evaluate assets, closures, salary cuts, with everything on the table for discussion.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 9:46 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