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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:14 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Dr. Paul Dhanuka, and Jack Munns. Mayor Pro Tempore Erin Resner participated telephonically. All votes were taken by roll call.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager William Tarbox, Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Munns.
The Invocation was provided by Pastor Colin Duffy, Redding Church of Nazarene.
PRESENTATIONS
2A. Presentation of City of Redding Appreciation Clock to Joshua Divine for his service on the Community Services Advisory Commission (CSAC) from January 1, 2018, to Decembe r 31, 2025.
Mayor Littau thanked Mr. Divine for his service as a CSAC Commissioner for the last 8 years and expressed his sincere appreciation on behalf of the City Council.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
2B. Presentation from Public Affairs Specialist Mary Bradfield, and Charles Kight, on behalf of the U.S. Small Business Administration, regarding services provided to, and available to, County of Shasta and City of Redding residents regarding the December 2025 flood event.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Kiley, Athletic Director for Special Olympics Northern California , invited the Council and the public to attend the Special Olympics Basketball Tournament to be held on March 21- 22, 2026.
Rob Swendiman expressed his concerns while attending peaceful protests in the City of Redding and requested a larger law enforcement presence.
Delores Lucero, on behalf of Shasta County Watchdog, requested more transparency with public records requests.
Mark Monroe opined his support for the Redding Motorsports Park.
Robert Sid shared his support for the Redding Police Department during the recent protest held at Enterprise High School.
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 January 6, 2026; and Regular Meeting of January 6, 2026.
Council Member Audette noted a correction made to the regular meeting minutes of January 6, 2026, and is incorporated herein by reference.
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4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 7 for the period of January 1, 2026 , through January 31, 2026, in the amount of $ 23,586,337.94; (2) Payroll Register No. 14 for the period of December 21, 2025 , through, January 3, 2026 , in the amount of $ 3,026,542.75; and (3) Payroll Register No. 15 for the period of January 4, 2026, through January 17, 2026, in the amount of $2,876,885.53; for a summary total of $29,489,766.22.
4.4(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2026-011, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving adopting the 21 st Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025 -049 appropriating $0 by utilizing personnel savings 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 conditions, multiple structure fires, advanced structural deterioration, repeated trespassing, and significant public saf ety concerns.
4.9(a). Approve ratification of submission of a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program in the amount of $689,226.09; and authorize the City Manager , or designee, to ex ecute allocat ion of the grant agreement and all subsequent documentations and to administratively appropriate the award.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the Eastside Road over Olney Creek Bridge Project (Project): (1) increase project b udget by $1,200,000; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026 -012, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 25th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $1,200,000 of Citywide Transportation Impact Fee funds for the project.
4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5470, Westside Road over Canyon Hollow Creek Bridge Replacement Project: (1) reject the apparent low bid by JS Builders, Inc. as nonresponsive and award the project to the second low bidder JF Shea Construction, Inc., in the amount of $ 4,748,526; (2) approve an additional $712,200 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees and $985,000 for project development costs; (3) approve $474,500 to provide construction contingency funding; (4) authorize the City Manager , or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $ 50,000; and (5) adopt Resolution No. 2 026-013, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 24th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $ 2,318,780 for the Westside Road over Canyon Hollow Creek Bridge Replacement project; increasing appropriation of federal grant funds by $ 267,360 and increasing appropriation of Transportation Impact Fee funds by $2,051,420.
4.11(c).Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Tr ansportation for the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development Grant Program in the amount of $25 million for the South Bonnyview Diverging Diamond Interchange and Corridor Capacity Improvement Project.
4.11(d).Authorize and approve the followi ng actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5667, Oregon Street Improvements: (1) award the project to the lowest bidder, JF Shea, in the amount of $1,312,100; (2) approve an additional $151,900 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $351,750 for project development costs; (4) approve $131,200 to provide construction contingency funding; and (5) a uthorize 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.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, 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. 2026-011 through 2026-013 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Council Member Munns left Chambers at 6:45 p.m. and returned at 6:47 p.m.
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APPOINTMENTS
5.1. Mayor's reappointment to the Shasta County Commission on Aging.
Mayor Littau provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference, and shared that he spoke with Mr. Brokloff regarding the reappointment.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Audette, to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint Michael Brokloff as the City of Redding Representative to the Shasta County Commission on Aging (COA) to serve a two -year term effective January 5, 2 026, through January 3, 2028, pursuant to the Shasta County COA bylaws. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.1(a). Memorandum of Understanding with Redding Tourism Marking Group, Inc.
Management Assistant to City Manager Jason Gibilisco summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette , City Attorney Curtis advised Council that to amend a contract with Visit Redding or Redding Tourism Marketing Group Inc., the item would need to be agendized for a future Council Meeting.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Resner, to: (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) directed staff to return at a future Council meeting with funding options including contract revisions with Visit Redding and Redding Tourism Marketing Group Inc. for funding to support the Ironman 70.3 event.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette and Resner
NOES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Munns, and Littau
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Mayor Littau expressed his interest in seeing this to fruition and is open to seeing all potential options to fund the Ironman.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A SECOND MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, to : (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) directed staff to return at a future council meeting with funding options to support the Ironman 70.3 event.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Munns, and Littau
NOES: Council Members – Audette and Resner
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
9.5(a). Redding Electric Utility's Quarterly Financial Report and Industry Activities Update.
Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
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Delores Lucero, on behalf of Shasta County Watchdog, spoke in opposition to the quarterly financial report.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to accept the City of Redding Electric Utility’s Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Second Quarter Financial Report and Industry Activities Update.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
9.5(b). Set a Public Hearing for March 3, 2026, regarding Redding Electric Utility rate increases.
Electric Utility Director Nick Zettel highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Member Audette , Director Zettel and Electric Utility A ssistant Director Joseph Bowers confirmed that this item is to set the public hearing. Director Zettel noted that all the data and information will be shared during the public workshops being held February 25, 2026, and the Public Hearing on March 17, 2026, and included that all Redding Electric Utility staff would be on site and able to address the concerns pertaining to utility rate increases.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Munns, seconded by Council Memb er Dr. Dhanuka, to approve setting a Public Hearing on March 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider increases in Redding Electric Utility rates (four and one -half percent increase per year) effective beginning with the April 1, 2026 , billing cycle and continuing with the January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2029, billing cycles , along with an increase to the Residential Energy Discount benefit for income-qualified households.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – Audette
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Audette’s suggestion , a consensus of Council directed staff to return to Council for consideration at a future Council meeting with a draft Ordinance for a one -time Entertainment District for Hilltop Drive during the Kool April Nights Cruise on April 24, 2026.
At Vice Mayor Dr. Dhanuka’s suggestion , a consensus of Council directed staff to return to Council for consideration at its March 17, 2026, Council meeting with applications for the newly established City of Redding Finance Oversight Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:12 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