Agenda
Regular Meeting
Redding City Council
Council Chambers (Doors open 30 minutes prior)
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, CA
January 6, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR MIKE LITTAU
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Lori Moretti, Redding Police and Fire Departments' Chaplain C. Roll Call
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - for non-agendized matters within the city’s jurisdiction.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar contains items considered routine and/or which have been individually scrutinized by City Council Members and are anticipated to require no further deliberation. If a member of the public wishes to address an item on the Conse nt Calendar, please enter your name in the electronic kiosk located in the lobby before the Consent Calendar is considered . It shall be the prerogative of any Council Member, before the Consent Calendar is acted upon, to: (1) comment on an item; (2) respond to any public comment on an item; (3) request the record reflect an abstention or nay vote on an item; or (4) remove an item and place it on the Regular portion of the agenda for delivery of a staff report and/or an extended discussion or deliberation.
PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT, CITY COUNCIL CANNOT TAKE ACTION ON PUBLIC
COMMENT ITEMS
The City Council will allocate up to a maximum of three minutes per speaker for 30 minutes total, at the beginning of the meeting for Public Comment for non -agendized matters within the City’s jurisdiction.
The Mayor will determine the order of the speakers. If 30 minutes is not adequat e to accommodate all of the individuals who have submitted their name through the electronic kiosk , the Council will trail this item to the end of the open session agenda. The remaining speakers will address the City Council at that time.
If anyone wishes to address the Cit y Council on any item considered at this meeting before or during Council’s consideration of that item, please enter your name in the electronic kiosk located in the lobby. The City Council will allocate up to a maximum of three minutes per speaker for eac h agenda item. Staff reports are available on -line at the City’s web site at www.cityofredding.gov and in the Public View binder located on the podium at the north side of the Chambers.
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4(a). Approve City Council Minutes: Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 2, 2025; Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 3, 2025,(City Manager Recruitment); Continued Special Meeting – Closed Session from December 3, 2025, held on December 4, 2025, 4:30 p.m.; Special Meeting of December 4, 2025, (The Peaks Subdivision Appeal); Special Meeting – Closed Session of December 11, 2025; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 16, 2025; Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025; and Special Meeting – of December 26, 2025.
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.
4.15(a). Authorize and approve side letter agreement with the Redding Police Officers Association – Miscellaneous Unit (RPOA – Misc) which: (1) revises the Community Service Officer (CSO) classification specification to allow for the performance of Red-Light Camera Ticket (RedFlex) duties; and (2) amends Section 8.12 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide a five percent (5%) specialty assignment pay to CSOs when assigned to perform those duties, effective during the term of the MOU.
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 Council
9A. Appoint William Tarbox City Manager and Consider Approval of Employment Agreement
Recommendation:
Appoint William Tarbox as the City of Redding City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement at an annual salary of $295,000.
9B. City Council updated list of Departmental, Commission, Committee, and Agency liaison assignments for Calendar Year 2026.
Recommendation:
Information only.
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City Manager
9.1(b). Accept oral report from Ad Hoc Committee regarding funding for the Civic Auditorium.
Recommendation:
Accept oral report from the ad hoc committee members, Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner, and Council Member Tenessa Audette, regarding funding for the Civic Auditorium, and provide direction to staff.
11. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
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Information Only
12. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS
FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Redding City Council January 6, 2026
Pursuant to the Brown Act, non -confidential materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for inspection during normal business hours at the Office of the City Clerk, 3 rd Floor, City Hall, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California.
City Council Meetings will be televised live on Shasta Communit y Access Channels via Charter/Spectrum Cable channel 181, and will be rerun on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. during the week in which the meeting is held. Additionally, the meeting can be viewed online at the following: https://www.shastaartscouncil.org/scactv; and the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/cityofredding. Video of the City Council meetings can also be viewed on the City’s web site at https://www.cityofredding.gov/. Open the Services tab, and select City Council Videos.
In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Redding will make available to persons with disabilities modifications or accommodations including auxiliary aids or services necessary to participate in pu blic meetings. A person needing assistance should contact the Redding City Clerk by telephone at (530) 225 -4447 or in person, or by mail at 777 Cypress Avenue, 3 rd Floor, Redding, California 96001 at least three (3) working days in advance.
The City of Redding will ensure that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of its projects, activities, services, or business opportunities on the basis of race, color, nationa l origin, age, sex, or disability, as afforded by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes as amended. All persons, regardless of their citizenship status, are covered under this regulation. Questions, complaints, or requests for acco mmodations or additional information may be forwarded to the ADA & Title VI Coordinator at 777 Cypress Avenue, Attn:
Personnel Dept., Redding, California 96001, Phone (530) 225-4065.
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Approve City Council Minutes: Regular Meet ing of November 18, 2025; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 2, 2025; Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 3, 2025,(City Manager Recruitment); Continued Special Meeting – Closed Session from December 3 , 2025, held on December 4, 2025, 4:30 p.m.; Special Meeting of December 4, 2025, (The Peaks Subdivision Appeal); Special Meeting – Closed Session of December 11, 2025; Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 16, 2025; Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025; and Special Meeting – of December 26, 2025.
Attachments
^Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025 - Final ^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 2, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025 - Final ^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 3, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - Continued Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 4, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - The Peaks Special Meeting of December 4, 2025 - Final ^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 11, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - Closed Session of December 16, 2025 ^Unofficial Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025 - Final ^Unofficial Minutes - Special Meeting - of December 26, 2025 - Final MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
ITEM NO. 4(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 4(a)--Approve City Council Minutes
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes 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 th e 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 commit tee 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 (Californ ia 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 questi ons 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) approve $585,200 for project development costs; (4) approve $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) find 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) authorize 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 o ne 2025 Caterpillar 920 Loader for the City of Redding’s Streets Division: (1) authorize 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: Council 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 discussion 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 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. 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 wit h 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 ha ve 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) accept 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
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 2, 2025, 5:45 PM
The meeting was called to order 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 Erin Barnhart.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Munns announced that no one present wished to speak regarding the following Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:46 p.m., Mayor Munns opened the Special Meeting and announced t hat the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:54 p.m., Mayor Munns reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Unrepresented Public Employee: City Attorney
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:01 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
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Unofficial Minutes 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 her ein 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 expla ined 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 Report 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 Cou ncil 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 Multifamily Housing Program Guidelines; (2) find that adopting a completion resolution is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act ; and (3) find 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 tot al 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) authorize 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 foreg oing 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 maximum 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 neigh borhood 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) Sec tion 18.30.20: 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 unit s; (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 accessor y 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 residen tial housing 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 Schleg el 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 De velopment 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 Projec t 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 pro hibit 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 futur e 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 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 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 Cali fornia 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 medically 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: Council 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 directed 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 cover ed by insurance at a lower cost to the employee, 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 busine ss 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
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Caldwell Park Conference Room (Second Floor)
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 3, 2025, 2:45 PM
The meeting was called to order at 2:47 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Jack Munns and Erin Resner. Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka arrived at 2:49 p.m., and Council Member Tenessa Audette arrived at 2:50 p.m.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Personnel Director Kari Kibler, and City Clerk Sharlene Tipton.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Littau announced that no one present wished to speak regarding the following Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 2:48 p.m., Mayor Littau opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 10:15 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Sections 549579(b) and 549579.6:
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) - PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: City Manager – Recruitment; and
(2) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler; Unrepresented Public Employee: City Manager
Mayor Littau declared the m eeting adjourned and continued item 3A (1)(2) to a City Council Special Meeting – Closed Session to be held on December 4, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the City of Redding Council Chambers located at 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001.
APPROVED:
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Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 4, 2025, 4:30 PM
The Special Closed Session Council Meeting continued from December 3, 2025, regarding Item 3A, was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette and Erin Resner. Mayor Mike Littau and Council Member Jack Munns arrived at 4:31 p.m.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Personnel Director Kari Kibler, and City Clerk Sharlene Tipton.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no one present who wished to speak regarding the following Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 4:30 p.m., Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 5:38 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special M eeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Sections 549579(b) and 549579.6:
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) - PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: City Manager – Recruitment; and
(2) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler; Unrepresented Public Employee: City Manager
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 5:39 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
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 4, 2025, 5:30 PM
The meeting was called to order at 5:39 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Jack Munns, 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 Mayor Pro Tempore Resner.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1. Public Hearing to consider Appeal Application (APPL -2025-01438) regarding Tentative Subdivision Map Application (S -2025-00613), The Peaks Subdivision, for the development of a residential subdivision consisting of 120 single-family lots on a 114-acre parcel located at 850 Quartz Hill Road in an “RS-2.5” Residential Single-Family District.
An overview of the Report to City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference , was provided in tandem by the following City of Redding Department Directors and staff: Interim City Manager Steve Bade, Development Services Director Jeremy Pagan , Senior Planner David Schlegel, Deputy Fire Chief /Fire Marshal Jay Sumerlin, and Public Work Director Michael Webb.
The hour of 6:33 p.m. having arrived, Mayor Littau opened the Public Hearing.
The following spoke in opposition to upholding the denial of the appeal: Don Farrel , Melvin Nordstrom, Charley Finch, Noel Van Slyke, Jack Baker, Sara Thomas, Patrick Archer, Nick Gardner, Sheryl Bullock, Rich Bullock, Dave Law , David Ledger , Todd Buck, Marla Shipmen, and Rodney Philips. Leanord Bandell, Attorney at Law, provided a handout referred to as Letter that contained 10 exhibits, incorporated herein by reference.
Council Member Munns left chambers at 7:14 p.m. and returned to chambers at 7:16 p.m.
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.
Mayor Pro Tempore Resner made a motion to continue this ite m to a future date to allow Council Members time to review the Letter provided by Mr. Bandell.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
In response to Vice Mayor Dhanuka, Deputy Fire Chief /Fire Marshal Sumerlin advised Council that the appellants ’ concerns were primarily regarding wildfire and evacuations.
He explained that they worked with the latest technology to create a model system with the most severe weather patterns and conditions to simulate what a proper evacuation would need. Based on the mo dels, the City’s subdivision map would exceed the standards for ingress and egress for both safety personnel, the residents of the neighborhood , and its surroundings.
In response to Council Member Audette’s questions, K2 Development CEO Allen Knott explained that as the retained developer by the City of Redding, the company has designed the subdivision with the following features: fire resiliency, inclusion of fire hardening measures, keeping a five-foot non-combustible space around the homes, and will in clude a landscape maintenance district.
In response to Council’s concerns regarding building a bridge to connect Buenaventura to the subdivision, Director Webb and Director Pagan each highlighted the long-term studies, and exponential costs for building.
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Mayor Littau advised that Council would take a 10-minute recess.
Upon returning from the recess, a discussion amongst the Council ensued.
Council Member Resner rescinded her previous motion to continue the item.
In response to Council Member questions, City Attorney Curtis and Development Services Director Pagan confirmed that inclusion of the Council’s direction to require 30-ft setbacks on lot nos. 72, 73, 77, and 78, can be accomplished administratively as a Di rector level change to the map later on.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (1) deny Appeal Application (APPL -2025-01438) and uphold the Planning Commission approval of Tentative Subdivision Map Application (S-2025-00613) for The Peaks Subdivision, therefore: (a) finding the project statutorily exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act; ( b) determining the necessary findings for approval are in evidence; (c) approving Tentative Map Application (S-2025-00613), for The Peaks, a 120- lot, single-family residential subdivision on 114 acres on property located at 850 Quartz Hill Road; and (2) directed staff to include changes to the tentative subdivision map to include 30-ft setbacks for subdivision lot nos. 72, 73, 77, and 78.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:30 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the m eeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 11, 2025, 3:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Council Member Dr. Paul Dhanuka was absent.
Also present: Assistant City Attorney Stacy Larson, Personnel Director Kari Kibler, and City Clerk Sharlene Tipton.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Mayor noted that no one from the public was present.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 3:31 p.m., Mayor Littau opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 4:53 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and Assisted City Attorney Larson reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54957(b) and 54957.6:
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (1) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT: City Manager – Recruitment; and
(2) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler Unrepresented Public Employee: City Manager
3B. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT
Title: Interim City Manager
Reportable action for items 3A(1) and 3B: Interim City Manager Steve Bade informed the City Council that he intends to retire from City of Redding (City) employment at the end of this calendar year, which is before the new City Manager will be available to start. In order to maximize continuity during this period of transition, Mr. Bade has offered to resign from the position of Interim City Manager so that someone who will be here is better positioned to bring the new City Manager up to speed. The City Council voted unanimously to accept Mr. Bade's resignation, effective December 20, 2025. The City Council voted 3-1, Council Member Munns casting the opposing vote, to appoint Personnel Director Kari Kibler to the position of Interim City Manager effective as of December 21, 2025, and to continue until the new City Manager takes office.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on Agenda item 3(A)(2).
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 4:55 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
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 16, 2025, 5:15 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns , and Erin Resner. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka was absent.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Kari Kibler, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Littau announced that no one present wished to speak regarding the following Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION
At the hour of 5:16 p.m, Mayor Littau opened the Special Meeting and announced that the Council would adjourn to Closed Session.
At the hour of 6: 37 p.m., Mayor Littau reconvened the Special Meeting to Open Session and reported that in reference to:
3A. Closed Session pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Designated Agency Representative: Personnel Director Kibler Employee Organizations:
(1) Redding Peace Officers’ Association - Miscellaneous Employees; (2) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers AFL -CIO-Maintenance Employees;
(3) Redding Independent Employees’ Organization -Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit; and
(4) Redding Independent Employees’ Organization-Supervisory & Confidential Unit.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1(a), the City Council took no reportable action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:38 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the m eeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Regular Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 16, 2025, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:39 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka was absent.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Ste ve Bade, Personnel Director Kari Kibler, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the University Preparatory High School Student Government Class.
The Invocation was provided by Patrick A. Blewett, PhD., Executive Dean, Simpson University.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Resolution recognizing Interim City Manager Steve Bade for his service to the City of Redding.
Mayor Littau highlighted the many accomplishments of Interim City Manager Bade, most notably his visible and non-visible impact within the improved Downtown corridor, and presented him with a resolution. He thanked Mr. Bade for his leadership to the City of Redding and its citizens for the last 28 years.
On behalf of District 1 Senator Senator Megan Dahle, and District 1 California Assembly Member Heather Hadwick, Bruce Ross and Mark Mezzano presented a draft resolution to Mr. Bade, with the official one to be prepared and given to Mr. Bade a later date.
The Council Members and Interim City Manager Kibler each thanked Mr. Bade for his dedication to the City of Redding and its citizens.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-091, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, honoring Interim City Manager Steve Bade for distinguished service to the City of Redding from January 1998 to present.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Dhanuka
Resolution No. 2025-091 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Paula Montgomery opined her support for the City of Redding to adopt a rent stabi lization ordinance for mobile homes to limit overcharging to senior citizens living on a fixed income.
Margaret Cantrell expressed her support for upcoming budget discussions and opposition to former City Manager Barry Tippin’s retirement compensation.
Marjy Cantrell objected to the Council hiring a new City Manager from outside of Redding, and spoke in support of Interim City Manager Bade.
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 November 11, 2025; Special Meeting – Closed Session of November 14, 2025; and Special Meeting – Closed Session of November 18, 2025.
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4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 5 for the period of November 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, in the amount of $37,488,752.44; (2) Payroll Register No. 10 for the period of October 26, 2025, through November 8, 2025, in the amount of $ 2,917,653.79; and (3) Payroll Register No. 11 for the period of November 9, 2025, through November 22, 2025, in the amount of $2,924,650.02; for a summary total of $ 43,331,056.25.
4(c). Authorize and approve the following related to the second reading of the below -noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of December 2, 2025: (1) a dopt 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 City’s Zoning Code: (a) Section 18.15.030: Remove lot size requirements that pertain to creation of access ory dwelling units; (b) Section 18.30.20:
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 dwell ing 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 housing type; and (n) Section 18.61.020: Add definitions for “living area” and “primary dwelling”.
4(d). Authorize and approve the following related to the second reading of the below -noted Ordinance introduced at the r egularly scheduled City Council Meeting of December 2, 2025: (1) adopted Ordinance No. 2687, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding: (a) 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; and (b) amending 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.
4(e). Authorize and approve the following related to the second reading of the below -noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of December 2, 2025: (1) adopted 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) to update Volume II, all relating to speed limits on certain City of Redding streets.
4.2(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with K2 Development Company, Inc. , conditioned upon approval by the City Attorney, increasing the total funding f or the Quartz Hill Infrastructure Project (C -10294) to $4,054,439; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with K2 Development Company, Inc.; (3) determine that the amendment of the agreement does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, and therefore requires no further environmental review; and (4) determine that the amendment to the Development Funding Agreement for predevelopment costs is categorially exempt under the National Environmental Policy Act under Title 24 CFR 58.34(a)(1), and acknowledge that a separate environmental review is in progress for the subsequent project.
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4.2(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the City of Redding’s 2025 Shelter Crisis Annual Report; (2) direct staff to submit the report to the California Senate and Assembly Committees by January 1, 2026; and (3) determine that approval and submittal of the report does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and requires no further environmental review.
4.3(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2025-092, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 19 th Amendment to City of Redding (City) Budget Resolution No. 2025 -049 decreasing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 by $11,060, and increasing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 by $11,060, all related to repurposing budgeted funds to cover the costs assoc iated with SharePoint storage needs as part of the City-wide Microsoft 365 project; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve up to 20 additional terabytes of SharePoint storage, at $0.18 a gigabyte per month with a maximum cost of $43,200 annually.
4.11(a).Authorize staff to reduce the retention by five percent, thereby releasing $1,208,464.75 to Redding Airport Constructors, the contractor, for Bid Negotiation No. 5451 (Job No. 9944- 33) Redding Airport Runway 16 -34 and Taxiway Connector s Rehabilitation and MAGVAR Improvements Project.
4.11(b).Approve the final map for Salt Creek Heights Subdivision, Unit 5 (S-15-07/PD-11-07), thereby instructing the City Clerk to file the map with the Shasta County Recorder.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5661 - Street Striping and Pavement Marking Services Contrac t: (1) a ward to Darren Taylor Construction, Inc., in the amount of $ 223,100; (2) f ind that the action is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities; and (3) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the contract, if mutually agreeable, with all prices, terms, and conditions remaining the same, for two additional one-year periods.
4.12(a).Approve the following City of Redding Local Appointments List for each City of Redding Board, Commission, and Committee, relative to 2025 -26 term expirations and vacancies to fulfill the requirements of Government Code Section 54972 (Maddy Act): (1) Exhibit A - A list of all appointive terms which will expire during the next calendar year, with the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, the date the term expires, and the necessary quali fications for the position; and (2) Exhibit B - A list of all boards, commissions, and committees whose members serve at the pleasure of the Council and the necessary qualifications for each position.
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2025-093 , a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, effective December 21, 2025, to: (1) amend the unrepresented Non -Exempt City of Redding (City) Employee Schedule of Classifications and Hourly Wage Rates; and (2) amend the Non -Exempt City Employee Schedule of Cl assifications and Hourly Wage Rates for the Redding Independent Employees Association – Clerical, Technical and Professional Unit, to increase salaries for positions impacted by the 2026 California Minimum Wage increase.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Me mber Munns, seconded by Council Member Resner, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Dhanuka
Resolution Nos. 2025-092 and 2025-093; and Ordinance No s. 2686 through 2688 are all on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's appointments and reappointments to the City of Redding Community Development Advisory Committee.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Audette, to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to make the following appointments and reappointments to the City of Redding Community Development Advisory Committee:
(1) reappoint James Finck to serve a second full four -year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029; (2) appoint Christina Prosperi to serve a four -year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029; and (3) appoint Julia Parsons to service a four-year term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Dhanuka
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.15(a).Resolution approving exception to the California Public Employees' Retirement System 180-day wait period with regard to the re -hiring of retired Information Technology Supervisor David Mann.
Interim City Manager Kari Kibler summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Audette, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-094, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving a 180 -day wait period exception and single interim appointment of David Mann as Information Technology Supervisor for the City of Redding pursuant to Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, effective January 5, 2026, for up to 960 hours; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary hiring documentation.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Dhanuka
Resolution No. 2025-094 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Mayor Pro Tempore Resner’s suggestion , consensus of Council , and confirming with City Attorney Curtis, Mayor Littau: (1) approved the formation of an Ad -hoc Committee to engage with community members and stakeholders regarding funding for the Redding Civic Auditorium; (2) appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Resner and Council Member Audette as Council representatives; and (3) directed the Ad -hoc Committee to report back to Counci l with their findings at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting, or as soon thereafter if more time is needed.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 7:24 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the m eeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
______________________________
Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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Unofficial Minutes Redding City Council, Special Meeting Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
December 26, 2025, 3:30 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns , and Erin Resner. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka participated telephonically. All votes were taken by roll call.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, Interim City Manager Kari Kibler , Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Records Specialist I Tucker Birch.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Littau determined that no one present wished to address any non-agendized matters.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
2.1. Resolution to confirm and ratify the City of Redding Proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding.
Interim City Manager Kari Kibler summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner , seconded by Council Member Munns, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-095, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, to confirm and ratify the City of Redding Proclamation declaring a local emergency due to flooding.
The Vote by Roll Call:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2025-095 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 3:38 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
______________________________
Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk
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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
The City of Redding (City) has been notified of potential emergency aid funding, however, the exact dollar amounts are yet to be determined from the state or federal authorities. Below is a table of identified emergency repair projects with estimated costs and current funding sources.
Location/Project Contractor/FA1 Estimated Costs Funding Source2 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 (Community Services’ crews).
2. If any state and/or federal funding is received for the respective project , the reimbursed amount would be due and payable to the various funding sources. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) funding is 75% state and 25% local match.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to confirm that conditions of a local emergency continue to exist. Under Public Con tract 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 MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
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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of a local emergency will remain unless an affirmative vote of the Council is made to terminate the local 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, the re 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 South Bonnyview Boat Launch access road and Parkview Sewer Siphon are now fully repaired. A separate staff report was submitted and approved by the Council on December 2, 2025, that partially ended the emergency for these two projects.
The City’s Parks Division staff completed repairs on the last section of the Nur Pon trail and it is open to the public. With the exception of the Sundial Bridge lighting repairs, all other parks projects are complete. The lighting repairs should be complete in January 2025.
Cal OES has requested estimates for damages to both private and public sites. Staff has met with Cal OES and has sent them information on the damage and associated costs. The current damage is estimated to be $5 million.
On July 29, 2025, in accordanc e with the California Emergency Services Act, the Governor declared a State of Emergency to exist in Shasta County for the 2025 February Storms. To help the impacted communities recover from the event, California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funding has been authorized for Shasta County for the 2025 February Storms (CDAA 2025 -07). The reimbursement process and exact dollar amounts will be forthcoming from Cal OES.
On August 19, 2025, City staff attended a meeting with Cal OES to discuss the next steps i n receiving funding. On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, staff submitted all necessary documents to Cal OES in order to receive funding. City staff met with Cal OES on December 16, 2025, and once the Sundial lighting repair is complete, we can submit all rep air documentation to Cal OES to receive funding.
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 17, 2025, Council determined that maintenance activities performed by the Parks Division are exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. No further action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
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secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding”
Attachments
2025 February Storms SOE
Request for SOE and CDAA - Shasta County - 2025 February Storms - APPROVED Previous Staff Report - 021825 Declaring local emergency Resolution No. 2025-011 - Declare Local Emergency with Proclamation NOE Parks Maintenance Project 2025 and 2026
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E X E C U T I V E D E P A R T M E N T
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS between January 31, 2025, and February 17, 2025, Humboldt, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Sonoma, and Trinity Counties were severely impacted by a series of atmospheric rivers (“2025 February Storms”); and
WHEREAS these 2025 February Storms resulted in excessive rainfall, landslides, and widespread flooding affecting roads and waterways; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist due to the 2025 February Storms in Humboldt, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Sonoma, and Trinity Counties; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find that the conditions caused by the 2025 February Storms, by reason of their magnitude, are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to appropriately respond; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8625(c), I find that local authority is inadequate to cope with the magnitude of the extreme peril posed by the 2025 February Storms; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8571, I find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified in this Proclamation would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the 2025 February Storms.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and statutes, including the California Emergency Services Act, and in particular, Government Code section 8625, HEREBY PROCLAIM A STATE OF EMERGENCY to exist in Humboldt, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Sonoma, and Trinity Counties.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. All agencies of the state government shall utilize and employ state personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all activities consistent with the direction of the Office of Emergency Services and the State Emergency Plan. Also, all individuals are to obey the direction of emergency officials with regard to this emergency in order to protect their safety.
2. The Office of Emergency Services shall provide assistance to Modoc, Shasta, and Trinity Counties, if appropriate, under the authority of the California Disaster Assistance Act, Government Code section 8680 et seq., and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, section 2900 et seq.
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he California Department of Transportation shall formally request immediate assistance through the Federal Highway
Administration’s Emergency Relief Program, United States Code, Title 23, section 125, in order to obtain federal assistance for local road and highway repairs or reconstruction that are needed due to the 2025 February Storms.
4. T
he restrictions set forth in Penal Code section 396, which are automatically triggered upon proclamation of a state of emergency, are suspended, and no such restrictions are
imposed, with respect to the 2025 February Storms in Humboldt, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Sonoma, and Trinity Counties.
I
FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Proclamation be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this Proclamation.
T
his Proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the State of
California to be affixed this 29th day
of July 2025.
________________________________
GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California
ATTEST:
________________________________
SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D.
Secretary of State
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GAVIN NEWSOM
GOVERNOR
NANCY WARD
DIRECTOR
3650 SCHRIEVER AVENUE, MATHER, CA 95655
(916) 845-8506 TELEPHONE (916) 845-8511 FAX
www.CalOES.ca.gov
July 30, 2025
The Honorable Kevin Crye, Chair
Shasta County Board of Supervisors
1450 Court Street No. 308B
Redding, CA 96001
Subject: Shasta County – 2025 February Storms– Request for a Governor’s State of Emergency and California Disaster Assistance Act Funding Dear Chairperson Crye:
This letter is in response to Shasta County’s request for a Governor’s State of Emergency and financial assistance from the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) as a result of the 2025 February Storms.
In accordance with the California Emergency Services Act, the Governor declared a State of Emergency to exist in Shasta County on July 29, 2025, for the 2025 February Storms. To help the impacted communities recover from the event, CDAA funding is authorized for Shasta County for the 2025 February Storms (CDAA 2025-07). My staff will contact your authorized agent on record under separate cover to provide the forms necessary to apply for reimbursement utilizing the CDAA Program.
Please know Cal OES will continue to work closely with your team during the recovery efforts. Feel free to contact me directly at [email protected], if you have additional questions or would like to discuss this matter further.
Sincerely,
ELI OWEN
Assistant Director, Recovery Operations
cc: Lieutenant Rob Sandbloom, Office of Emergency Services, Shasta County David J. Rickert, County Executive Officer, Shasta County Thomas Graham, Regional Administrator, Inland Region, Cal OES Dana Ellis, Assistant Director, Northern Region, Cal OES
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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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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. 36
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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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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
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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. 38
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,
WHEPEAS, KMC secticn 9.12.t}30 statesthat the City Manageris the Director of Emergency Services and the ssistant ity Manageris the AssistantUirectar of ErnergencyS rvices,and, WHEREA,S;RMC-section9.12.t}30 empowerstheDirector carAssistantI3irectarof Emergency Servzcesta proclaitn the existence r threatenedexistenceof a local e nergencywhenthe City Ccuncit is not in se sion, and;
WFl"E1tEAS,theI3irectorof EmergencyServicesof theCity of Reddingdoesherebyfnd that conditians af extremeperil tc the safatyaf pers€nsandprcperty havearisenwithin the City of Redding, causedby flooding; which be anon the 2nd day of Febniary,2025 and; WHEREAS, thesec4nditiionsareor arelikely to be be ond the cantrot of the servicesy persontel, equipment,andfacilities of theCiiy of Redding,and; W IEREAS,theCityCouncilaf theCity of Reddingisnotin sessionandcannotimmediately be called inta session.
1VCtW, TH REFURL', IT IS HEREBY PRUC' A ELD, that a local emergency now exists throughoit the City cf Redding,and;
IT IS FII 2THER PRO` Z;AY112"ED ANTI l7R ERE that durin the existence af said laca[ ernergencythe pawers,functionsanddutiesof the emergencyorganizatianaf the City of Reddingshall bethoseprescribedbythestatelaw,byordinances,andYesolutionsof theCity t f Redding;andthatthis emergencyproclarnation shall expire 7 days after issuanceunlessconfirmed and ratified by the City Cauncil of the City csfRedding.
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TO: 181 FROM: City of Redding Office of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95 814
Public Works Department
777 Cypress A venue
Redding , CA 96001
181 Shasta County Clerk
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)
D Ministerial [Section 21080(b )(1 ); 15268]
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:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding .
2. Has a notice of exemptio • Geen filed by t e public agency approving the project? □ Yes □ No SignatureM ' Date: c,- - ) U - Z. S-
Title: Afs ociate Environmen tAf Specialist
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Date received for filing at OPR: ______ _
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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Authorize and approve side letter agreement with the Redding Police Officers Association – Miscellaneous Unit (RPOA – Misc) which: (1) revises the Community Service Officer (CSO) classification specification to allow for the performance of Red Light Camera Ticket (RedFlex) duties; and (2) amends Section 8.12 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide a five percent (5%) specialty assignment pay to CSOs when assigned to perform those duties, effective during the term of the MOU.
Fiscal Impact
The estimated fiscal impact of providing the f ive percent specialty assignment pay for Red Flex duties is approximately $1,935 through July 31, 2026, based on full -time assignment to one Community Service Officer . There is no General Fund impact associated with the recommendation as RedFlex revenues are sufficient to fund the additional costs.
Alternative Action
City Council could decline to approve the side letter and RedFlex duties would continue to be performed by police officers.
Background/Analysis
The RedFlex system is an automated, digital ca mera-based traffic enforcement system used at select City of Redding intersections to capture red-light violations under California Vehicle Code section 21453(a) and (c). The system is operated under contract with the City and under supervision of the Redd ing Police Department. RedFlex staff conduct an initial review of captured data to confirm required elements of a violation, after which , cases meeting quality MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
ITEM NO. 4.15(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 4.15(a)--Approve side letter revising the Community Service Officer classification specific ation to reflect RedFlex duties and amending Section 8.12 of the 2025 - 2026 Redding Police Officers Association – Miscellaneous Memorandum of Understanding to provide a five (5%) specialty pay.
Leslie Saelee, Interim
Personnel Director
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control and City guidelines are forwarded for citation processing.
Community Service Officers p erform a variety of duties to provide support within the Police Department including records management, public record requests, body worn camera program duties and other duties when assigned to the Detective Division.
If approved by Council, the side le tter between the City and RPOA – Misc would amend the Community Service Officer classification specification to allow the performance of duties associated with the RedFlex program and provide a five percent (5%) specialty assignment pay to Community Servic e Officers when assigned to the RedFlex assignment, which requires specialized training and an increased level of responsibility.
The side letter establishes these changes as part of a pilot program which would automatically expire with the term of the MO U in July 2026 unless extended by mutual agreement of the City and RPOA – Misc.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Government of the 21 st Century - “Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today’s residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today.”
Attachments
^RPOA-Misc - Redflex Specialty Pay Side Letter
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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Appoint William Tarbox as the City of Redding City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement at an annual salary of $295,000.
Fiscal Impact
Funding for Mr. Tarbox’s $295,000 annual salary is included in the 2025 -2027 Biennial Budget adopted in June 2025. The City agreed to a relocation reimbursement of up to $10,000 which would be incurred in year -one and is not an ongoing expense. The estimated annual cost, including all benefits, is estimated to be $359,900, and includes other compensation such as a car allowance, cell phone stipend, normal cost of CalPERS, Insurance, Medicare, and worker’s compensation.
Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could decline to appoint Mr. Tarbox as City Manager and provide alternative direction to staff.
Background/Analysis
City Manager Barry Tippin retired from the City of Redding (City) in October 2025, after over 20 years of dedicated service to the community.
The Council retained Peckham and McKenney to perform a com prehensive search for the City’s next City Manager. Approximately 50 candidates applied for the position. The Council interviewed six candidates and invited three candidates back for a second interview on December 3, 2025.
The Council has determined t hat William Tarbox is the best -qualified candidate for the position.
MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
ITEM NO. 9A
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9A--Appoint William Tarbox City Manager and Consider Approval of Employment Agreement
Mike Littau, Mayor
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Tarbox brings more than 20 years of public -sector leadership experience, with a strong record of improving city services, strengthening financial stability, and building collaborative, community- centered organizations bringing people together to solve complex challenges with transparency, data informed decision-making, and steady service-driven leadership.
Tarbox most recently served as Public Works Director for the City of Concord, CA, w here he modernized operations, improved service delivery, and forged strong partnerships across regional agencies and community collaborators. His career also includes significant executive leadership roles in the City of Benicia and the City and County of San Francisco, where he oversaw infrastructure, utilities, and organizational initiatives that supported vibrant and complex communities.
Environmental Review
This is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no furth er action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
This is a routine item.
Attachments
^Tarbox - Draft CM Agreement
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement “(Agreement)” is made, entered into, and effective this 6th day of January 2026, by and between the City of Redding (hereinafter called "City"), and William Tarbox as City Manager (hereinafter called "Employee").
RECITALS
1. City desires to employ the Employee as City Manager of the City of Redding pursuant to the authority as set forth in a pplicable state law including, but not limited to, Government Code Section 41801, et seq., and the Redding Municipal Code Section 2.08. et seq.
2. The City and the Employee desire to set forth in this Agreement the terms, conditions, and benefits of such employment.
3. The Employee desires to accept employment as City Manager as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DUTIES:
City hereby employs Employee as City Manager of the City to perform such functions and duties specified in the California Government Code and in Chapter 2.08 of the Redding Municipal Code as the City Council shall from time-to-time assign.
SECTION 2. SALARY AND BENEFITS:
A. City shall pay to Employee for his services rendered pursuant hereto, a yearly salary of TWO HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2 95,000) payable in installments at the same time as other employees of the City are paid. Employee's salary shall be reviewable in January of each year pursuant to Section 14 of this agreement, and may be adjusted Packet Pg. 54
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B. Employee shall accrue all benefits such as pension, vacation time, sick time, etc. as detailed in the City of Redding Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees , except that employee shall accrue 4 weeks of paid vacation per year in recognition of his 20 years of government service.
C. City shall provide Employee, to the extent not specifically mentioned in this Agreement, those benefits provided to Department Directors of the City or other executive management employees of the City.
D. Employee will be entitled to two (2) weeks of administrative leave per calendar year (80 hours).
E. Employee shall be reimbursed up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for relocation expenses and up to one month of property storage.
SECTION 3. AUTOMOBILE:
Employee shall have a monthly automob ile allowance of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500) paid by City to Employee. Employee's right to reimbursement for automobile mileage expense in excess of this amount shall be limited to trips which exceed one hundred (100) miles round trip.
SECTION 4. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS:
City agrees to budget and to pay for the professional dues and subscriptions of Employee necessary for his continuation and full participation in national, region al, state, and local associations and organizations , necessary and desirable for his continued professional participation, growth, and advancement, and for the good of the City, not to exceed TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000) per year.
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SECTION 5. GENERAL EXPENSES:
Except for the automobile mileage reimbursement limitation set forth in Section 3, City shall reimburse Employee for necessary and actual expenses incurred by the Employee in the performance of the duties hereunder at the rate and for the purposes set forth in currently adopted City of Redding ordinances and policies.
SECTION 6. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Parties agree that Employee is employed as an “at -will” employee. Employee may terminate this Agreement consistent with the provisions of Section 7.B. The City Council may terminate t his Agreement and discharge the Employee from his employment at any time and for any reason or no reason, and with or without notice.
B. The term of this agreement shall be from the _____ of February of 2026 to the _____ of February 2029.
SECTION 7. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE AND SEVERANCE:
A. In the event the City terminates this Agreement and discharges the Employee from his employment hereunder; for no reason or for any reason, except as set forth in Section 8, the City shall pay to the Employee, or his estate, in a lump sum or in installments without interest as the Employee or the executor of his estate may demand, an amount equal to six (6) months of the Employee's current annual salary, plus the Employee's accrued leave, consistent with City of Redding policies applicable to other exe cutive management employees. Upon payment and acceptance of said sum by the Employee or his estate, the City shall not be obligated by contract, statute, or otherwise to pay Employee any additional amount of money for any reason. Employee accepts and acknowledges that the sum set forth in this Section 7.A. is the only amount which the Packet Pg. 56
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City will owe to pay to Employee in the event of such discharge and termination of this Agreement and/or the manner or means by which same is accomplished. In exchange for the payment and receipt by Employee of the severance amounts set forth in this Section 7.A., and as consideration separate and apart from salary and benefits, the Employee hereby waives, releases, and discharges the City, its officers, employees and elected officials from all claims and causes of action, in law or equity, relating to acts or omissions of the aforementioned because of the discharge from employment or suggestion to resign and hereby promises and covenants not to sue the aforementioned for any reason except for the City’s failure to pay said severance as established above. Should the Employee sue the City in violation of the above-stated promise, said suit shall be considered null and void and without merit and Employee shall, by suing, relinquish all rights (if any) to the six (6) months' salary as set forth hereinabove. Should the Employee sue the City in violation of the above stated promise, then the Employee shall immediately repay all sums previously paid under this Section, with interest, irrespective of the outcome of any such suit or its dismissal.
B. In the event Employee voluntarily resigns from his employment with the City, the Employee shall give the City t hree (3) months written advance notice unless the City and Employee agree otherwise. In the event the Employee voluntarily resigns, neither the six (6) months' salary nor any portion thereof shall be paid to the Employee unless Employee's resignation is based upon City's breach of this Agreement.
SECTION 8. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE:
A. In the event the City terminates this Agreement and discharges the Employee from his employment hereunder because the Employee has breached this Agreement in a manner material to the performance of Employee's duties under this Agreement, which shall include, but not be limited to, dishonesty, malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance, misrepresentation, incapacity due to injury or illness (ph ysical or mental) or conviction of any felony or conviction of any misdemeanor involving any illegal act, personal gain or, moral turpitude, then the City shall not be obligated to pay the Employee or his estate the six (6) months' salary nor any portion thereof as referenced in Section 7.A. In the event the Employ ee is unde r investigation for any of the Packet Pg. 57
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foregoing reasons, the City may withhold all or part of such severance pay until it is determined if charges will be filed, and if charges are filed, until final judgement is rendered.
B. The City shall not be obligated to pay, and shall not pay, any amounts or continue any benefits under the provisions of this Agreement if Employee is terminated as a result of a conviction of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position. Any paid leave salary offered by the City to Employee pending an investigation shall be fully reimbursed by Employee if he is convicted of a crime involving the abuse of his office or position. For the purposes of this section, "abuse of office or position" means and is limited to the definition under Government Code section 53243.4 including either of the following: (a) an abuse of public authority including but not limited to waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority; or (b) a crime against public justice, including but not limited to, a crime described in Title 7 (commencing with Section 92) of Part 1 of the California Penal Code.
SECTION 9. TERMINATION FOLLOWING ELECTION:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6 and 7 above, Employee may not be terminated (excepting for cause) for a period of three (3) months following a municipal election wherein (a) new Council Member(s) is(are) seated, to enable such new Council Memb er(s) adequate time to assess Employee's performance.
SECTION 10. BONDING.
City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Employee under any law or ordinance.
SECTION 11. PERFORMANCE:
During his employment, Employee shall devote his entire time and attention to the interest of the C ity in a manner consistent wi th the highest professional standards and City policies.
Employee shall not teach, consult, or perform other non-City connected business or employment without the express prior written approval of the City Council.
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SECTION 12. OTHER TERM AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A. The City Council with mutual consent of Employee, may amend or add any such other terms and conditions of employment, as it may determine from time to time, relating to the performance of Employee.
B. Upon retirement, the Employee is entitled to payment by the City of medical insurance program premiums, if any, as may be available to executive management employees.
SECTION 13. OPTIONAL EVALUATION:
The City Council is not required to, but may, evaluate the Employee. Upon request of the City Council, the Employee shall provide to the C ity Council proposed goals and objectives for the office of the City Manager and proposed evaluation documents, forms, and instruments. The City Council may, but is not required to, establish goals and objectives for the Employee after consultation with the Employee. Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(4), no performance review held in closed session shall include discussion or action on proposed compensation.
SECTION 14. COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW:
The City Council may, annually in the month of January, review and consider any adjustment of the Employee's salary as deemed appropriate by the City Council based upon the results of a performance review. Consistent with Government Code section 54957(b)(4), adjustments will not be discussed as part of any closed session performance review.
SECTION 15. NOTICES:
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Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be given by deposit in the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
1. Employer: Mayor
City of Redding
777 Cypress Avenue
2. Employee: William Tarbox
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
Alternatively, notices required pursuant to this Agreement may be personally served in the same manner as applicable to civil judicial process. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal service or as of the date of deposi t of such written notice in the United States Postal Service.
SECTION 16. INDEMNIFICATION:
In addition to that required under state and local law, City shall defend, save harmless and indemnify Employee against any tort, professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of Employee's duties as City Manager. City will compromise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the amount of any settlement of judgment rendered thereon. This indemnification will survive the termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
A. The text herein shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. There are no oral agreements or understandings or any other written agreements which directly or indirectly affect the employment relationship between the City and the Employee.
B. The Employee shall commence rendering services hereunder no later than February _____, 2026.
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C. If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement is held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall be not affected, and shall remain in full force and effect.
D. Except as it relates to adjustment of salary pursuant to Section 2.A., no addition, modification, amendment or deletion of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and executed by the parties to this Agreement.
E. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs at law and executors of Employee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Redding has caused this Agreement to be signed and executed in its behalf by its Mayor and duly attested by its City Clerk, and the Employee has signed and executed this Agreement, the day and year first above written.
CITY OF REDDING,
A Municipal Corporation
Dated:________________________ ____________________________________ MICHAEL LITTAU, Mayor
CITY OF REDDING, EMPLOYEE
Dated:_______________________ ____________________________________
WILLIAM TARBOX
ATTEST:
__________________________________
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk
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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Information only.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to accepting the report.
Background/Analysis
Following the annual reorganization of the City Council (Council), the Council liaison assignments are reviewed and modified. Attached for the Council’s information is the updated list of Departmental, Commission, Committee, and Agency liaison assignments.
Appointments made by the Mayor’s City Selection Committee are contingent upon the decision of the Committee at its annual meeting.
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 is routine operational item occurring on an annual basis.
Attachments
^2026 DRAFT Liaison by Agency
^2026 DRAFT Liaison by Member
MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
ITEM NO. 9B
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9B--City Council updated list of Departmental, Commission, Committee, and Agency liaison assignments for Calendar Year 2026.
Mike Littau, Mayor
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2026 CITY OF REDDING CITY COUNCIL
AGENCY, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES By Agency
CITY DEPARTMENTS Liaison
Airport Dhanuka
City Clerk Munns
City Treasurer-Finance Munns
Community Services Littau
Development Services Dhanuka
Electric Utility (Includes outside energy-related agencies) Resner Fire Resner
Housing Dhanuka
Information Technology Munns
Personnel Audette
Police Munns
Public Works Audette
CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Liaison Alternate
Audit Committee (Mayor/Vice Mayor) Littau Resner
Dhanuka
Community Development Advisory Committee Dhanuka
Community Services Advisory Commission Littau
Native American Liaison Resner
Planning Commission Dhanuka
Shasta Public Library Citizens' Advisory Committee Littau
OTHER AGENCIES Representative Alternate
Downtown Collaborative (2 Reps + 1 Alt) Littau Audette
Resner
Economic Development Corporation Littau Resner
Enterprise Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency (EAGSA) Audette League of California Cities Audette Dhanuka
NSVIRWM Governance Board (COR has an Alternate to the Board) N/A Redding Area Water Council - Policy Advisory Committee Audette N/A Public Access TV (Shasta County Arts Council) Resner N/A Shasta County Community Action Board Resner N/A
Shasta County Remote Access Network Advisory (RAN) Munns N/A Youth Options Shasta (Formerly Youth Violence Prevention Council of Shasta County)
Munns N/A
**CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE Representative Alternate
Air Pollution Control Board (APCB) (2 Reps + 1 Alt) Audette Resner Munns
Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) (1 Rep + 1 Alt) Dhanuka Littau Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) N/A Audette
Superior California Economic Development District (SCEDD) Director - TBD N/A Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) For COR Audette Munns Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) For RABA Resner Littau
Rev: 12/30/2025
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Attachment: ^2026 DRAFT Liaison by Agency (9B--City Council Liaison Assignments for Calendar Year 2026) 2026 CITY OF REDDING CITY COUNCIL AGENCY, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, AND
DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES
BY COUNCIL MEMBER
All Five City Council Members serve on the following: Redding Area Bus Authority; Redding Capital Services; Redding Housing Authori ty; Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority; Redding Municipal Library Board; and Successor Agency to the Redding Redevelopment Agency.
Vice Mayor Dhanuka Council Member Audette
Airports Personnel
Development Services Public Works
Housing Enterprise Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency (EAGSA)
Audit Committee (Mayor/Vice Mayor) League of California Cities Planning Commission Air Pollution Control Board (APCB) (2 Rep + 1 Alt) Community Development Advisory Committee Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) For COR Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) Redding Area Water Council – Policy Advisory Committee
ALTERNATE ALTERNATE
League of California Cities Downtown Collaborative
Council Member Munns Mayor Littau
City Clerk Audit Committee (Mayor/Vice Mayor)
City Treasurer-Finance Economic Development Corporation Police Community Services
Shasta County Remote Access Network Advisory (RAN) Community Services Advisory Committee Information Technology Downtown Collaborative (2 Reps + 1 Alt) Air Pollution Control Board (APCB) (2 Rep + 1 Alt) Shasta Public Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee Youth Options Shasta (Formerly Youth Violence Prevention Council of Shasta County)
ALTERNATE
Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)
ALTERNATE Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) For RABA Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) For COR
Council Member Resner
Electric Utility (Includes outside energy-related agencies) Fire
Downtown Collaborative
Public Access TV (Shasta County Arts Council)
Shasta County Community Action Board
Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) For RABA NOTE: The SRTA RABA Representative and Alternate to be selected at RABA’s next meeting (must be from COR).
Native American Liaison
ALTERNATE
Air Pollution Control Board (APCB) (2 Rep + 1 Alt) NOTE: **Appointments made by the Mayor’s City Audit Committee (Mayor/Vice Mayor) Selection Committee are tentative until after their meeting in mid-January
Economic Development Rev: 12/30/25
Enterprise Anderson Groundwater Sustainability Agency
(EAGSA)
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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Accept oral report from the ad hoc committee members, Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner, and Council Member Tenessa Audette, regarding funding for the C ivic Auditorium , and provide direction to staff.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impac t resulting from the formation of an ad hoc committee and subsequent discussions.
Background/Analysis
At its December 16, 2025, City Council meeting, during discussion of Item 12, Mayor Pro Tempore Resner suggested forming an ad hoc committee, and th e Council reached consensus to do so. The ad hoc committee’s purpose is to engage with entities that may benefit from and provide financial support to the Civic Auditorium while the City evaluates its ability to offer additional funding.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environment Quality Act, and no further action is required.
City Manager Goals/Objectives
• Communication and Transparency – “Improve the quality of communication with the public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve public trust.”
MEETING DATE: January 6, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.1(b)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.1(b)--Accept oral report from Ad Hoc Committee regarding funding for the Civic Auditorium.
Kari Kibler, Interim City
Manager/Personnel Director
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Report to Redding City Council December 29, 2025
Re: 9.1(b)--Update on Civic Auditorium Ad Hoc Committee Page 2
• Economic Development – “Facilitate and become a catalyst for economic development in Redding to create jobs, retain current businesses and attract new ones, and encourage investment in the community.”
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