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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:27 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 Kibler, Interim Assistant City Manager Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Audette.
The Invocation was provided by Redding Police and Fire Chaplain Jen McCloskey.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of City of Redding Appreciation Clocks to Joshua Divine and Denise Yergenson for their service on the Community Services Advisory Commission from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2025.
Mayor Littau expressed his appreciation to Ms. Yergenson for her service to the City of Redding for the last eight years.
Mr. Divine was unable to attend this meeting and will receive his Appreciation Clock at a future Council Meeting.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Margaret Cantrell expressed her support for upcoming budget discussions and requested Council reduce staffing.
David Wasko opined his opposition to the Flock Safety surveillance system.
Kayla Anderson, owner of an apartment complex on Hartnell Avenue, requested any available assistance with repairs to 22 of 24 apartments that were damaged due to recent December 2025 winter storm. Council directed staff to follow up with Ms. Anderson.
David Baker, former owner of a coffee shop in City Hall for almost 20 years, shared the negative interactions he had with Redding Police Department Officers while volunteering at Planned Parenthood, and opined that he was retaliated against for such volunteer work.
Amber Bush asked Council for assistance due to the City of Redding’s camping ordinance preventing her and her family from living on her property with a half -built house due to losing their home in the 2018 Carr Fire.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to the City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports for the months of October, November, and December 2025.
Council Member Audette expressed concerns with the proof of cash general fund showing a negative $11.4 million and noted that she confirmed with the Finance Director that the second quarter report will not be provided at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting.
4(b). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for October, November, and December 2025.
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4.1(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-009, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, establishing the City of Redding Audit Committee to provide structured oversight of internal and external audit activities; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026 -010, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, establishing the City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee to provide community - informed advisory input on budget development, financial priorities, and long -term sustainability.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following modifi cation relative to Bid Schedule No. 5631 – Furnish and Deliver Pad-Mounted Distribution Switches for the Redding Electric Utility:
(1) increase the purchase order awarded to Anixter, Inc. by $128,560.58, resulting in a new total award amount of $349,817.33 (including applicable sales tax), for the purchase of five (5) additional pad-mounted switches; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement this action.
4.5(b). Authorize and approve the following : (1) approve and authorize Redding Electric Utility Director to execute Western Area Power Administration Contract No. 25 -SNR-03267, Contract for Interconnection and Transmission Service for the Whiskeytown Power Project; (2) acknowledge that, pursuant to Resolution No. 97-203 and Resolution No. 93- 018, the Redding Electric Utility Director is authorized to enter into enabling transmission service agreements and to approve transmission service transactions conducted under the terms of Contract No. 25-SNR-03267; (3) authorize the Electric Utility Director to approve substation maintenance and related costs associated with Contract No. 25 -SNR-03267 for the ten-year contract term in a total amount not to exceed $1,215,000, which includes a contingency of fifty percent; and (4) a uthorize the Redding Electric Utility Director to approve non -substantive contract amendments and administrative changes related to Contract No. 25-SNR-03267 that are not otherwise authorized under Resolution No. 97 - 203 or Resolution No. 93-018, provided such changes are consistent with the terms and conditions approved herein and do not increase the authorized not-to-exceed amount.
4.9(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Redding, the City of Anderson, and the County of Shasta for replacement and maintenance of the agencies’ fingerprinting machines (Live Scan) through the Integrated Public Safety task force ; (2) a ccept funding from the Community Corrections Partnership in the amount of $152,455.08 for the purchase of the new system, with the term of the MOU to be from the date of the final signature until October 5, 2027; and (3) authorize the Mayor to execute the MOU on behalf of the City of Redding.
4.11(a). Authorize and approve the following relative to the purchase of a CCTV inspection van for maintenance of the City of Redding Storm Drain system: (1) authorize the purchase of a Rapidview IBAK HD CCTV Inspection Van using Sourcewell contract pricing from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, with a net delivered cost of $350,864.18, including all applicable taxes and fees ; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed up to an additional $10,000.00 for the purchase of the CCTV inspection van.
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5660, Redding Electric Utility Substation Fencing Project Phase 4 : (1) award to J.S. Builders Inc. in the amount of $189,083; (2) approve an additional $64,385 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) a pprove $ 40,000 for project development costs; (4) a pprove $29,000 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 $ 35,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 56 51, Burney Library Roof Replacement, Solar and Generator Addition Project (Project) : (1) award to Addy Electric, Inc. in the amount of $225,271.14 for the Base Bid, an additional $15,240 for Additive Alternate 1, and an additional $3,175 for Additive Alternate 3 ; (2) approve $94,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $75,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $ 25,000 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution Nos. 2026-009 and 2026-010 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's Appointment to the Redding Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Mayor Littau highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and shared that he spoke with Mr. Dutra regarding the appointment and feels confident with the choice.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Joseph Dutra to the City of Redding Housing Authority Board of Commi ssioners to serve a four -year term beginning January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
5.2. Mayor's Appointment to the City of Redding Administrative Hearings Board.
Mayor Littau summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and shared that he spoke with Mr. Roadrunner and expressed confidence in the choice made.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Teporaca Roadrunner to the City of Redding Administrative Hearings Board for a four -year term beginning February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2030. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 7:34 p.m. and returned at 7:35 p.m.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Reports from Independent Auditors for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Finance Director/City Treasurer Greg Robinett highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Resner, to approve the Audit Committee’s recommendation to accept the Statement on Auditing Standards AU-C 260 Letter and the draft copy of the Single Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2025.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Mayor Littau moved item 9.10(a) to be discussed prior to item 9.6(a).
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9.10(a).Acceptance of the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Finance Director Greg Robinett summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
Michael Quinn spoke in favor of the transparency and work being done by Finance Director/City Treasurer Robinett and his department staff.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Resner, to accept the City of Redding Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
9.5(c). Approval of Redding Electric Utility's 2030 Strategic Plan.
Electric Utility Director Nicholas Zettel summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Dr.
Dhanuka, to approve Redding Electric Utility’s (REU) 2030 Strategic Plan, establishing updated mission and vision statements, identifying strategic focus areas, and setting long - term goals to guide the REU’s operations and decision-making through 2030.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 9:00 p.m. and returned at 9:02 p.m.
9.6(a). Provide direction to staff regarding funding for Advance Redding's operations of the Civic Auditorium located at 700 Auditorium Drive.
Community Services Director Travis Menne provided a Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
The following spoke in favor of the Civic Auditorium remaining open: Susan Murray, Paul David, Yvonna Kuyper, Lindsey Meyers, Rachel Hatch, Steven Williams, Steve Kohn, Hope Seth, Eric Hiatt, Julie Winter, and John Truitt.
In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Resner, Finance Director Robinett and Interim Assistant City Manager Webb explained that the funding options identified in order to provide short -term funding to maintain operational status for the Redding Civic Auditorium are the following: (1) Stillwater Business Park funding through the sale of vacant lots; and (2) proceeds from the land sale to the Redding Rancheria.
In response to Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka, Advance Redding’s General Manager Julie Dyar, and Board President Eric Hiatt advised Council that even though they are generating a revenue on their profit and lost statements, they are still carrying a negative balance.
Additionally, Mr. Hiatt stated they are willing to work with Council for a path forward.
In response to Council’s suggestion, City Attorney Curtis confirmed that due to Advance Redding’s non-profit status, should Council appoint a Council Member as a voting board member, this would change Advance Redding’s 501(c)(3) status.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to authorize and approve the following actions relative to Advance Redding and the operations of the Civic Auditoriu m: (1) authorize the Mayor to execute a 2026 Short Term Grant Agreement (Agreement) for short-term operations of the Civic Auditorium for a four-month term from the date of the Agreement in an amount not -to-exceed $464,000, paid in equal monthly payments beginning March 1, 2026; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Lease Amendment with Advance Redding (C -5682), providing rent relief and adding a 60-day no-cause termination clause; (3) direct staff to return to Council within three months at the May 19, 2026, City Council Meeting with an update regarding the short-term plan and long-term feasibility options for further funding consideration; and (3) as a condition of considering further funding, Council directed Advan ce Redding to provide the following: (a) quarterly financial reports; (b) a good faith letter showing continued participation in the long-term solution for the Civic Auditorium and the Northern Riverfront plan; (c) when the Request for Proposals (RFP) is c reated for operations of the Civic Auditorium, Advance Redding will apply for the RFP; (d) appoint Mayor Littau to serve as a non-voting member on the Advance Redding Board of Directors.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
9.11(d). Final update to COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package Projects.
Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Webb provided the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Resner, to authorize and approve the following relative to the City of Redding’s COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package projects: (1) ratif y approval of City Manager award for the Corporation Yard HVAC Upgrade (C19-M-05) to Ray Mac Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $342,450; and (2) accept the final Project Status Report . The Vote:
Unanimous Ayes.
9.15(a).Accept a Presentation and consider providing direction to staff regarding alternate prescription sourcing.
Interim Personnel Director Leslie Saelee summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
The Council unanimously accepted the presentation and directed staff to revisit alternate prescription sourcing for City of Redding employees in six months , or once Alliant has completed its vetting process with Limitless, and return to Council for further discussion by the end of 2026.
TRAVEL REPORTS
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
Mayor Pro Tempore Resner attended the Northern California Power Agency Commission meeting in Sacramento, California, on January 22, 2026.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 10:25 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