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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 2, 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 Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Littau.
The Invocation was provided by Debbie Ivey, Chaplain for the Redding Police and Fire Departments.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
1D. Selection of the City of Redding Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tempore, for a one- year term from December 2, 2025, to December 1, 2026.
Mayor Munns summarized the Report to City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member Audette expressed her wish to follow the past tradition of the Mayor to be the Council Member with the highest votes received in the last election.
Council Member Resner relayed her experience as a past Mayor and explained the extensive commitment of time and effort needed to serve as Mayor of the City of Redding.
A robust discussion amongst the Council ensued, with several motions made by Council Members. City Attorney Curtis and City Clerk Tipton relayed which motions were to be voted upon, with the below motion ultimately adopted by a majority of the Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, to appoint Mike Littau to serve as the Mayor, Dr. Paul Dhanuka to serve as Vice Mayor, and Erin Resner to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one -year term expiring December 2026.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Munns, Littau, Resner NOES: Council Members – Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of Mayor's Appreciation Gavel by Mayor Mike Littau to Mayor Emeritus Jack Munns in honor and appreciation of his service as the City of Redding’s Mayor from December 2024 to December 2025, and thanked him for his time of service.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Margaret Cantrell expressed her support for a forensic audit of the City of Redding’s finances, and her distrust for the current Finance Director.
Patricia Davis opined her excitement for the new downtown development, however, asked Council to review the downtown parking plan and create more free parking.
Tawney Cowell, Shasta Roller Hockey League President, provided an update on activities, and thanked the City for its partnership at the Redding Sports Park while working on a long-term plan.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Re port to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
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). Authorize and approve the following: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-088, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, partially terminating the Emergency repair work at South Bonnyview Storm Drain and Parkview Sewer Siphon; and (2) pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 25050(c)(1), make a determination by a four -fifths vote that the emergency conditions necessitating the waiver of competitive bidding in order to procure immediate repairs of the South Bonnyview Boat Launch access road and Parkview Sewer Siphon has concluded.
4.1(c). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-089, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, acknowledging Piper Way Senior Apartments Project is complete pursuant to City of Redding requirements and the Community Development Block Grant -Disaster Recovery Mu ltifamily Housing Program Guidelines; (2) f ind that adopting a completion resolution is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and (3) f ind that adopting a completion resolution is exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(3).
4.11(a).Award the lowest competitive bids for Bid Schedule No. 5652, Rock and Mineral Products to Tullis, Inc., J.F. Shea Construction, Dan Palmer Trucking, Inc., and Axner Excavating, Inc., for the annual purchase of rock, asphalt, and mineral aggregates at an estimated total cost of $450,000.
4.11(b).Authorize the following actions relative to Consulting and Professional Services Contract (C-8541) (Contract) for the Pump House 1 Replacement Project: (1) author ize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Seventh Amendment to Consultant and Professional Services Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for additional engineering and environmental services for an amount of $680,150, increasing the total contract amount to $7,757,090; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional contract amendments not- to-exceed a total of $200,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution Nos. 2025-088 and 2025-089 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Rezoning Application (RZ -2025-01027), by the City of Redding, regarding proposed amendments to the City of Redding’s Zoning Ordinance.
Planning and Community Development Manager Lily Toy summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 7:10 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Littau opened the Public Hearing.
Raghu Malladi, developer and owner of Malladi Homes, opined support for the proposed zoning ordinance, however expressed concern with the size of the square foot requirements outlined for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and requested that manufactured homes be included in the 1,000, to 1,200 square-foot limits, to allow owners to have access to more loan programs for financing.
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In response to Council Member Audette, Ms. Toy advised that state requirements allow up to a maximu m of 1,200- square-feet for ADU s. Prior to 2020, the City had an ordinance that established ADUs with a maximum of 1,000- square-feet in order to keep lots from becoming over crowded.
John Pruett expressed opposition to ADU s being built in his neighborhood because he believes there is overcrowding in his subdivision.
Mayor Littau determined that no other speakers present wished to address this matter and closed the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Council, Ms. Toy informed Council that to qualify as an ADU, it has to have a full kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom. She confirmed that Council can adjust the maximum size of the ADU in today’s ordinance review.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) introduce Ordinance No. 2686, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18 (Zoning), all relating to clean-up and updating of the Zoning Code, for first reading by title only and waived the full reading:
(a) Section 18.15.030: Remove lot size requirements that pertain to creation of accessory dwelling units; (b) Section 1 8.30.20: Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses within the Use Classification table; (c) Section
18.31.020; Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses within the Use Classification table; (d) Section 18.32.020; Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses within the Use Classification table; (e) Section 18.33.020; Incorporate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units as permitted uses within the Use Classification table; (f) Section 18.33.050; Update related text to ensure compliance with objective development standards relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units; (g) Section 18.40.120; Modify trash enclosure requirements to address organic waste recycling and comply with State law; (h) Section 18.41.040: Update parking requirements relating to accessory dwelling units; (i) Section 18.41.100; Correct previous deletion of alternative screening and revise height of vegetation within vision triangle for consistency; (j) Section
18.42.030: Correct reference regarding temporary on- site real estate development signs; (k) Section 18.43.020; Eliminate tents as an accessory structure; (l) Section 18.43.140:
Amend regulations relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units to bring the ordinance into compliance with State law; (m) Section 18.60.020: Add junior accessory dwelling unit as a new residential h ousing type; (n) Section 18.61.020: Add definitions for “living area” and “primary dwelling”; (2) authorize the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to law; (3) made the finding that adoption of the ordinance is, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378, exempt from environmental review, because the passage of the proposed ordinance is not a “project” according to the definition in the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, is not subject to the provisions requiring environmental review; and (4) adjust the maximum ADU size to 1,025-square-feet.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Ordinance No. 2686 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
6.2. Rezoning Application (RZ -2025-01030), by the City of Redding, regarding proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the addition of the Housing Overlay District to be consistent with state law as well as the City’s General Plan.
Senior Planner David Schlege l provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
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The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Littau opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Littau determined that no one present wished to address this matter and closed the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) introduce Ordinance No. 2687, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 18, (Zoning), Chapter 18.31.030- B (Density Regulations – Residential Uses) and adding RMC Title 18, Chapter 18.59, “HO” Housing Opportunity Overlay District, for first reading by title only and waived the second reading; (2) direct the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Clerk to publish a summary ordinance according to law; (3) MAKE the finding that the adoption of the ordinance is exempt from environmental review, pursuant to Public Resources Code 21080.085, because the proposed ordinance is a rezoning which implements the schedule of actions contained in an approved housing element and is therefore statutorily exempt from environmental review; and (4) adopt an amendment to the City of Redding Zoning Map establishing said Overlay District on specified properties (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 074- 160-016, 108-150-001, 108-150-006, 108-150-007, 110-440-007, 110-440-008, 067-040- 008, 108-100-019, 108-100-021, 108-050-041, 108-050-044, 109-080-013, 117-200-005, 117-200-006, 112-240-025, 110-450-003, 110-450-004, 110-450-005, and 110-450-007) located in various areas of the City of Redding and as identified in the 2020-2028 Housing Element.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Ordinance No. 2687 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(d). Oral presentation providing an informational report regarding parolee activity within the City of Redding.
Planning and Community Development Manager Nicole Smith highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Tim Wetherald, New Life Discovery Project CEO, noted that they operate five hotels in Redding that provide temporary short-term housing, funded through Partnership MediCal, and expressed understanding of public concerns when justice parole is involved and provided parameters to the Council around the population they serve.
Susan Murray urged Council to create a plan to protect the citizens of the City of Redding.
Carla Read opined opposition to the lease regarding the justice facility being built on Eastside Road.
Police Chief Brian Barner advised Council of his partnership and meetings held with allied agencies as well as his understanding of the population being bussed in by the State through state-funded programs for free housing.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A consensus of Council directed staff to return to Council with the following: (1) limit homeless programs/populations to residential hotel designation; (2) options related to additional conditions to be placed on business licenses for owners of residential, multi- and single-family units that house parolees/sex offenders, in addition to implementation and utilization of business license software and database to ensure these businesses remain in good standing; and (3) recommendations in terms of ways to prohibit mixed- use, mixing parolees/sex offenders and families in hotels; and (4) directed Code Enforcement staff to enforce current City of Redding regulations.
Council Member Resner left Council Chambers at 7:32 p.m. and returned at 7:33 pm.
9.1(e). Establishment of Financial Oversight Committee.
Interim City Manager Steve Bade summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council and Finance Director Greg Robinett ensued.
Each Council Member provided their suggestions for the composition of both the existing City of Redding Audit Committee and the creation of the Financial Oversight Committee.
A consensus of the City Council directed staff to return to Council at a future Council meeting with general framework and suggestions relative to draft resolutions for both the City’s existing Audit Committee and creation of the Financial Oversight Committee, thereby establishing the composition of members, member terms of service, purposes of each committee, and potential meeting schedules.
9.11(c). Ordinance amending Redding Municipal Code Chapter 11.12, Speed Limits Vol. 2.
Michael Webb summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The hour of 6:31 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Littau opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Littau determined that no one present wished t o address this matter and closed the Public Hearing.
The Affidavit of Publication – Notice of Public Hearing is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns , seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) introduce Ordinance No. 2688, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 11 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter
11.12 (Speed Limits) by amending Section 11.12.010 (Established on Certain Streets) for first reading by title only and waived the full reading; (2) direct the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance, if needed, and authorize the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to law; and (3) find that the action is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Ordinance No. 2688 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
9.15(a). Budget Resolution increasing appropriations for City of Redding employee benefits insurance.
Personnel Director Kari Kibler summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
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Director Kibler noted that when the information was brought to staff’s attention, the insurance broker noted that one of the main reasons why the implemented the change was due to the increased cost of approximately $800 to $1,000 per month per beneficiary, of which the City could potentially have to pay if insurance stopped covering the medicall y necessary Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-090, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 18
th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No.
2025-049 increasing appropriations by $36,000 in Fiscal Year 2025- 26 and $72,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-27 due to benefit plan changes related to Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP- 1) copayments which violate the Memoranda of Understanding with the City of Redding’s (City) bargaining units; and (2) authorize City staff to reimburse beneficiaries the difference paid by the City’s Health Insurance plan and the copayment amount outlined in the corresponding Memoranda of Understanding for medically necessary GLP -1 medications.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Littau, Resner, and Munns NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Counci l Members – None
Resolution No. 2025- 090 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Audette’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council dire cted staff to work with specialty drug pharmacy systems to provide an assessment and a quote for the City of Redding to see if its offerings could cover GLP -1s and other specialty medications that may not be covered by insurance at a lower cost to the empl oyee, and return to Council for consideration at a future Council meeting.
At Mayor Pro Tempore Resner’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to Council at a future Council meeting with a presentation demonstrating what other options or providers are providing in the variety of housing, whether it is transitional, permanent, or at -risk, for their community’s challenging/vulnerable populations.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 10:06 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk