Agenda
Regular Meeting
Redding City Council
Council Chambers (Doors open 30 minutes prior)
777 Cypress Avenue,
Redding, CA
January 20, 2026
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR MIKE LITTAU
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Patrick A. Blewett, PhD., Executive Dean, Simpson University C. Roll Call
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - for non-agendized matters within the city’s jurisdiction.
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 ad equate 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 City Council on any item considered at this meeting before or d uring 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 each agenda item. Staff reports are available on -line at the Ci ty’s web site at www.cityofredding.gov and in the Public View binder located on the podium at the north side of the Chambers.
PLEASE SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES. THANK YOU.
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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 o n the Consent Calend ar, 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.
4(b). Accept City of Redding Accounts Payable Register No. 6; and Payroll Register Nos. 12 and 13.
4.1(a). Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Adopt Resolution terminating the Emergency repair work at Nur Pon Open Space, City of Reddin g Parks and Trails, and the Sundial Bridge; 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 at Nur Pon Open Space, City of Redding Parks and Trails, and the Sundial Bridge has concluded.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to RFP Schedule No. 5633, Redding Electric Utility Whiskeytown Unit 9 Federal Energy Regu latory Commission (FERC) Relicense:
(1) Award to HDR Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for consultation services;
(2) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 20 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025 -049 appropriating an addition al $425,000 for the Unit 9 FERC Relicense project; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documentation and execute change orders up to the total amount of the project contingency ($208,471) to address unforeseen work items discovered dur ing the relicense process in order to finalize the project.
4.6(a). Approve and authorize a change in use for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program grant funds, moving from focusing on zero emissions vehicles to an energy efficiency project to replace lighting at the Redding Sports Park.
4.6(b). Adopt Resolution naming the designed plaza adjacent to Diestelhorst to Downtown Trail “P hurus Topi” (Heart Reflection Place). Phurus pronounced (Pood-uus) has a dual meaning of heart and reflection, Topi pronounced (Toe - pee) means place.
4.11(a). Accept Bid Schedule No. 5531 (Job No. 2700), Liberty Sidewalk Improvement Project, as satisfactorily complete, with a final cost of $713,896.02.
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4.11(b). Adopt Resolution approving reimbursement of expenditures associated with the City of Redding Pump Station 1 Replacement with monies provided by the State of California, acting by and through the State Water Resources Control Board and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
4.11(c). Adopt Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works, or designee, to:
(1) Prepare and file a g rant application for approximately $5,000,000 with the State of California Department of Water Resources , and take other actions necessary to obtain grant funding;
(2) Sign and execute all documentation, including a funding agreement and any future amendments; and
(3) Facilitate the grant should it be awarded; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to submit any required document s to obtain grant funding.
4.15(a). Approve updates to City of Redding (City) Personnel Policy No. 2021 (Nepotism Policy) to improve clarity and consistency, strengthen disclosure requirements, address romantic relationships, and prevent conflicts of int erest, preferential treatment, and improper influence in City employment practices.
RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT, ACKNOWLEDGE, ADOPT, APPROVE,
AND/OR AUTHORIZE ALL ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A court challenge to action taken by the City Council on any project or decision may be limited to only those issues raised during the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council during, or prior to, the public hearing.
Public Works
6.1. Public Hearing to consider Re solution approving the City of Redding's Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-25 to 2029-30.
Recommendation:
Conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, adopt Resolution approving the City of Redding’s Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024−25 to 2029−30.
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9. REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Ad Hoc Committee – Council Members Erin Resner and Tenessa Audette 9A. Consider oral report from Ad Hoc Committee regarding fun ding for the Civic Auditorium.
Recommendation:
Accept oral report from ad hoc committee members Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner, and Council Member Tenessa Audette, regarding funding for the City of Redding Civic Auditorium located at 700 Auditorium Driv e; and provide direction to staff.
Council Member Audette
9B. City of Redding Biennial Budget Revenue Discussion for FY 26 & FY 27.
Recommendation:
This is an item put forth by Council Member Audette, recommending that Council be presented with inf ormation pertaining to the City of Redding Biennial Budget Revenue Discussion for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026 and 2027. As this is an item put forth by an individual Council Member, staff have no recommendations regarding this item other than considering Agenda Item No. 9.1(b) in conjunction.
City Manager
9.1(b). Consider scheduling a special meeting of the City Council to discuss City of Redding budget revenue projections.
Recommendation:
Authorize staff to schedule a Special Meeting on January 26, 20 26, at 5:15 p.m. to discuss budget revenue projections; or provide alternate direction to staff.
9.1(c). Consider Resolutions for establishment of an Audit Committee and Financial Oversight Committee for the City of Redding.
Recommendation:
Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Adopt Resolution establishing the City of Redding Audit Committee to provide structured oversight of internal and external audit activities; and (2) Adopt Resolution establishing a City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee to provide community -informed advisory input on budget development, financial priorities, and long-term sustainability.
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City Manager
9.1(d). Consider Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Tourism Marking Group, Inc.
Recommendation:
Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Tourism Marketing Group, Inc., outlining the cooperating framework to support the Ironman 70.3 branded endurance triathlon to take place in the City of Redding on August 16, 2026, August 15, 2027, and August 13, 2028; and
(2) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 23 rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $95,000 for Fiscal Year 2025- 26 & $128,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 to support the Ironman 70.3 event.
Development Services
9.4(a). Consider budget resolution regarding Nuisance Abatement for 825 Industrial Street, by the City of Redding.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution approving adopting the 21st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $40,000 from General Fund Reserves to fund the demolition of the subject property located at 825 Industrial Street, which has been the focus of prolonged City of Redding Code Enforcement efforts due to chronic nuisance cond itions, multiple structure fires, advanced structural deterioration, repeated trespassing, and significant public safety concerns.
Community Services
9.6(c). Consider providing additional lease deferments and provide direction to staff for Advance Redding's operation of the Civic Auditorium located at 700 Auditorium Drive.
Recommendation:
(1) Provide direction to staff regarding the continued deferment of lease payments of $5,000 per month related to the Redding Civic Auditorium (C - 5682); and
(2) Consider providing direction to staff regarding the findings of the Ad Hoc Committee regarding funding for the Civic Auditorium.
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Community Services
9.6(d). Consider Second Amendment to the design contract (C -9544) for Panorama Park in the City of Redding.
Recommendation:
Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the City of Redding Panorama Park Project:
(1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Contract (C -9544) with NJ Associates, Inc., DBA NJA Arch itecture and NJA adding $186,050 to the contract for a revised total amount not to exceed $1,275,250;
(2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve any amendments up to $127,500; and
(3) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 22 nd Amendment to Budge t Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $75,250 funds for the Panorama Park Project for Fiscal Years 2026.
9.6(e). Consider update regarding the Redding Motorsports Park Lease with the City of Redding (City) on Redding Regional Airport property.
Recommendation:
Accept an update regarding the Redding Motorsports Park lease with the City for use of City -owned property located at the Redding Regional Airport; and provide direction to staff.
Public Works
9.11(d).
Consider Mitigation Fee Act Report Update and adopt Resolution making findings concerning unexpended funds.
Recommendation:
Accept the City of Redding Mitigation Fee Act Report Update , including an accounting of developm ent fees; and adopt Resolution making findings concerning unexpended funds.
11. COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT(S)
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
Information Only
12. SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS
FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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.
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