Packet Pg. 353 Attachment: Bid Tabulation (4.11(b)--Award Bid Schedule No. 5642 Stillwater Outfall) Packet Pg. 354
Attachment: Location Map (4.11(b)--Award Bid Schedule No. 5642 Stillwater Outfall) Packet Pg. 355
Attachment: Notice of Exemption (4.11(b)--Award Bid Schedule No. 5642 Stillwater Outfall)
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution modifying the Employment and Benefit Policies for City of Redding Unrepresented Employees, effective March 18, 2026.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed changes.
Alternative Action
City Council (Council) could decline to approve the resolution and/or provide alternative direction to staff.
Background/Analysis
The City of Redding’s (City) Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees include information regarding benefits and other conditions of employment for unrepresented classifications. If adopted, the resolution would modify the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees as follows:
• Adoption of Layoff Procedure for Unrepresented Employees – Government code section 45100 requires that employees with higher seniority are prioritized when implementing a reduction in personnel, commonly referred to as a layoff. All of the City’s Memoranda of Understanding include language specifying the procedures which will be used in the event of a layoff, but the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees is silent and provides no clear process or procedure regarding layoff or reduction in workforce.
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
ITEM NO. 4.15(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 4.15(a)--Adopt Resolution Modifying the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees, effective March 18, 2026
Kari Kibler, Personnel
Director
Packet Pg. 356
Report to Redding City Council March 10, 2026
Re: 4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update Page 2
The proposed language would establish clear direction on the process for reducing staff to prevent arbitrariness in the event of a layoff. Once a position is identified for elimination, the City would be responsible to identify the employee with the least amount of seniority in the identified position. The City would then review for the same or lower paid positions the employee has previously held permanent status and offer bumping rights for any which the employee has higher seniority than an incumbent employee, repeating the process in all situations in which bumping rights are invoked by an impacted employee.
• Removal of Obsolete Benefit Provisions – The proposed changes would also eliminate prescription copayment information from the policy as they are set by the PRISM Health committee and the City is not able to guarantee that the copayments will remain at the stated amounts.
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
• Government of the 21st 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
Resolution
Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies
Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies
Packet Pg. 357
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFIT
POLICIES FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE MARCH
18, 2026
WHEREAS, staff has recommended that the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees be amended, effective March 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to adopt such recommendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding that the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees be amended, effective March 18, 2026.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 17 th day of March, 2026, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
____________________________________
MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
_________________________________ ____________________________________ SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN CURTIS, City Attorney Packet Pg. 358 Attachment: Resolution (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update)
CITY OF REDDING
EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFIT
POLICIES
FOR
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
NOTE: Amendments to this document are effective December 20, 2023March 18, 2026.
The following employment and benefit policies are applicable to those employees not represented by a Recognized Employee Union or Association.
Packet Pg. 359 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update)
CITY OF REDDING
EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFIT POLICIES FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE Page
ARTICLE 1: EMPLOYEE STATUS ....................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 2: COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATIONS .................................... 3 ARTICLE 3: HOURS AND OVERTIME................................................................ 4 ARTICLE 4: SICK LEAVE................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 5: VACATIONS................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE 6: HOLIDAYS..................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE 7: ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE............................................................ 10 ARTICLE 8: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE................................................................. 11 ARTICLE 9: JURY/WITNESS DUTY ................................................................ 11 ARTICLE 10: LEAVES...................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE 11: INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY......................................................... 14 ARTICLE 12: EXPENSES ................................................................................. 15 ARTICLE 13: UNIFORM ALLOWANCE............................................................. 16 ARTICLE 14: EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH & WELFARE INSURANCE BENEFITS ........................................................................................................................ 16 ARTICLE 15: RETIREMENT PROGRAM........................................................... 19 ARTICLE 16: CONTINUING EDUCATION ................................................... 2423 ARTICLE 17: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - DISCIPLINE .............................. 2423 ARTICLE 18: LAYOFF, DISPLACEMENT AND REINSTATEMENT ..................... 25 ARTICLE 19: DEFINITIONS........................................................................ 2625 ARTICLE 1: EMPLOYEE STATUS ....................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 2: COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATIONS .................................... 3 Packet Pg. 360 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) ARTICLE 3: HOURS AND OVERTIME................................................................ 4 ARTICLE 4: SICK LEAVE................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 5: VACATIONS................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE 6: HOLIDAYS..................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE 7: ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE............................................................ 10 ARTICLE 8: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE................................................................. 11 ARTICLE 9: JURY/WITNESS DUTY ................................................................ 11 ARTICLE 10: LEAVES...................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE 11: INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY......................................................... 14 ARTICLE 12: EXPENSES ................................................................................. 15 ARTICLE 13: UNIFORM ALLOWANCE............................................................. 16 ARTICLE 14: EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH & WELFARE INSURANCE BENEFITS ........................................................................................................................ 16 ARTICLE 15: RETIREMENT PROGRAM........................................................... 19 ARTICLE 16: CONTINUING EDUCATION ....................................................... 24 ARTICLE 17: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - DISCIPLINE .................................. 24 ARTICLE 18: DEFINITIONS............................................................................ 25 Packet Pg. 361 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 1 ARTICLE 1: EMPLOYEE STATUS
1.1 Employees will be designated as Council-Appointed, Administrative, Regular, Part-Time Regular, Part-Time, or Temporary, depending upon the purpose for which they are hired and their length of continuous service with the City. City Council members are elected officers.
1.2 Council-Appointed employees include the City Manager and City Attorney and any others who may be appointed directly by the City Council and serve at the will of the Council.
The employee shall be eligible for all benefits of a Regular employee with the exception of access to the grievance process. The benefits outlined in an employment contract will supersede when there is conflict with benefits outlined for Regular employees.
1.3 An Administrative employee is defined as an employee appointed by the City Manager, subsequent to July 1, 1997, to the position of Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or Director of any Department or by the City Attorney to the position of Assistant City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney. A Regular employee serving in one of these positions prior to July 1, 1997, may become an Administrative employee only upon mutual agreement in writing.
An Administrative employee shall be eligible for all the benefits of a Regular employee, except these employees do not have access to the grievance procedure, nor shall they serve a probationary period as they serve strictly at the will of the City Manager or the City Attorney, as applicable, and the employment relationship may be ended at any time without cause.
1.4 A Regular employee (status code 3) is defined as an employee hired for a full-time position that has been regularly established as an authorized position and is of indeterminate duration. A Regular employee shall receive not less than the minimum rate for the job and shall be eligible for sick leave pay, vacation pay, holiday pay, retirement plan participation, group health and welfare insurance coverage and other benefits as outlined herein as the employee becomes eligible.
1.5 A Part-Time Regular employee (status code 6) is defined as an employee who has one (1) year, or more, of full-time service with the City as a Regular employee, and who subsequently moves, without a break in service, to work less than full-time. This status would also include employees involved in job share arrangements. Job share employees shall be required to sign a City approved contract stipulating the specific conditions and restrictions of the job share arrangement. A job share employee who has not served an official probationary period shall be subject to a one-year probationary period. A Part-Time Regular employee shall receive not less than the minimum rate for the job, and shall be eligible for sick leave pay, vacation pay, holiday pay, retirement plan participation, and seniority accrual, but shall not be eligible for supplemental benefits for industrial injury, bereavement leave pay, jury duty pay, or other benefits as outlined herein. Part-time Regular employees shall accrue holiday pay on a prorated basis at the rate of fifty-two thousandths (.052) of an hour for each regular hour worked or on paid leave. Part-Time Regular employees are eligible for insurance coverage (pursuant to group health and welfare insurance contract provisions). If a Part-Time Regular employee elects group health and welfare insurance coverage, the premiums shall be shared by the City and the employee on a prorated basis at the same ratio to full-time employee benefits as the employee’s work hours bear to full-time employees’ work hours. If a Part-Time Regular employee moves to Regular status, the employee Packet Pg. 362 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 2 shall be credited with all continuous service in determining eligibility for such benefits as may accrue to the employee in the employee’s new status.
1.6 A Part-Time employee (status codes 8a and 8b) is defined as an employee hired to work less than a full-time employee, but not more than 1,560 hours in a fiscal year. A status code 8a employee works for a period not to exceed one thousand (1,000) hours per fiscal year. A status code 8b employee works for a period not to exceed one thousand five hundred and sixty (1,560) hours per fiscal year and is eligible to participate in the CalPERS retirement plan. A PartTime employee will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year unless approved by the Personnel Director. A Part-Time employee shall receive not less than the minimum rate for the job, and shall be eligible for sick leave pay per California state law, but shall not be eligible for holiday pay, and other benefits as outlined herein, nor shall the employee be eligible for group health and welfare insurance coverage. The employee may be eligible for participation in the retirement plan pursuant to the City’s contract with PERS. After completion of twenty-four (24) months of continuous service, the employee will be entitled to vacation pay on the same basis as Regular employees. If a Part-Time employee is reclassified to Regular status, the employee shall be credited with the employee’s service as a Part-Time employee in determining eligibility for benefits, if any, as may accrue to the employee in the employee’s new status.
1.7 A Temporary employee (status codes 4 and 9) is defined as an employee hired for temporary, occasional or seasonal work for a period not to exceed 960 or 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. A status 9 employee works on-call, seasonal, intermittent or on an irregular schedule for a period not to exceed one thousand (1,000) hours per fiscal year. A status 9 employee shall receive not less than the minimum rate for the job and shall be eligible for sick leave pay per California state law, but shall not be eligible for holiday pay, vacation pay, or other items as outlined in this document, nor shall the employee be eligible for insurance coverage or retirement plan participation, nor shall the employee accrue seniority, or promotion and transfer rights, or leave of absence rights. If a Temporary employee moves to another status, the employee shall not be credited with the employee’s service as a Temporary employee in determining eligibility for benefits. Effective July 1, 2024, a status 4 employee is a CalPERS retired annuitant who, without applying for reinstatement from retirement, returns to work in a designated retired annuitant position for a period not to exceed nine hundred and sixty (960) hours per fiscal year and is not eligible for any other compensation or benefits in addition to the hourly pay rate.
1.8 A City Council member is defined as an elected officer elected by the citizens of the City of Redding. Members receive compensation pursuant to the City’s Municipal Code, are eligible for participation in California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to Government Code Section 20361 and are eligible for group health and welfare insurance coverage on the same basis as Regular employees. Pursuant to Sections 2.16.010 and 2.20.010 of the Redding Municipal Code, the elected City Clerk and the elected City Treasurer receive the same benefit level as a City Council member.
1.9 Probationary Periods: Regular and Part-Time employees shall serve a probationary period of one (1) year upon initial appointment to each status. Such probationary period is considered to be a continuation of the selection process and employees may be terminated from employment or demoted without recourse at any time, pursuant to the grievance procedure.
An employee’s probationary period shall be extended by the duration of any unpaid absence of ten (10) or more consecutive days. The probationary period will start over for any employee who transfers to another position during the probationary period. The probationary period may be Packet Pg. 363 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 3 extended in circumstances where further evaluation of the employee is necessary. Employees serving their initial probationary period shall not be eligible for leave of absence, supplemental benefits for industrial injury, nor be given preferential consideration for promotion or transfer.
Temporary employees do not serve a probationary period, as the appointment is temporary by definition and can be terminated at any time.
An employee transferring into an Unrepresented position on a promotional basis shall serve a probationary period of one (1) year upon appointment to the Unrepresented position. The probation period is considered an extension of the promotional process. Employees not successful during the promotional probation will not be eligible to return to their previous position, and are subject to termination from employment.
1.10 Re-employment: With the recommendation of a Department Director and approval of the Personnel Director, a past employee who both passed the probationary period and resigned in good standing may be re-employed within two years of the effective date of resignation, to a vacant position in the same classification. Such re-employment shall, for all purposes, be considered as though it were an original appointment. The reinstated employee shall serve a new probationary period.
ARTICLE 2: COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATIONS
2.1 Employees shall be paid the salary or wage rate established for their classification.
Upon initial appointment to a classification, an employee shall normally be paid the lowest compensation rate for that classification. An employee may, however, be paid a rate above the lowest rate if circumstances justify it. When an employee is appointed to a higher paid classification which has a compensation range overlapping the range of the employee’s previous classification, the employee shall be paid at the rate of the classification to which the employee is being appointed, which is at least five percent (5%) more than the employee’s present rate, but not more than the top rate of the classification to which the employee is appointed. Step increases require an overall performance evaluation rating of “meets job standards or higher,” at each and every successive pay step, Department Director and Personnel Director approval and may be granted after twenty-six (26) full pay periods of employment in each step of the established pay range. A full pay period as used herein is defined as one in which the employee works or is paid for time off for at least half of the regularly scheduled work hours. A promotion to a higher paid classification does not change the anniversary date for compensation increases.
2.2 Exempt employees are eligible for Pay-For-Performance adjustments in accordance with the City’s Pay-For-Performance Policy. Salary rate changes shall be made on the first day of the pay period closest to the anniversary of an employee’s employment date.
2.3 Compensation shall be paid at bi-weekly intervals on Thursdays for a pay period ending no earlier than the preceding Saturday. If a payday falls on a fixed holiday, payments shall be made on the preceding workday. All employees hired after January 1, 2005, must make arrangements to have their pay deposited to a bank account via electronic transfer.
2.4 When an employee is temporarily assigned to work in a lower-paid classification than the employee’s normal classification, the employee’s compensation will not be reduced.
Packet Pg. 364 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 4 2.5 Whenever a Regular employee is assigned by the City to replace an absent employee in a higher-paid classification and the employee performs a substantial majority (greater than fifty percent [50%]) of the absent employee’s duties for a full work day, such employee shall have their compensation increased by at least five percent (5%), but not to exceed the range of the higher classification. Department Director approval is required.
2.6 When an employee is assigned to fill a vacant position or replace an absent employee in a higher-paid classification and performs a substantial majority (greater than fifty percent [50%]) of the duties of the higher classification for a period that extends beyond one full pay period, such employee shall be temporarily reclassified to the higher position. The employee’s compensation shall be increased by at least five percent (5%), but not to exceed the top of the range established for that classification. Department Director and Personnel Director approvals are required.
2.7 In addition to regular compensation, shift differential pay shall be added to the regular base rate of pay for regular hours worked as follows:
2.8 The City Manager may, based upon outstanding job performance, grant an exempt employee a one-time salary increase up to ten percent (10%) above the top of a classification range for a period not to exceed one (1) year. This one time increase is not cumulative and the salary automatically reverts back to the employee’s regular salary rate at the end of the established time period. For employees that continually excel or perform work above and beyond expectations, the City Manager may provide additional salary increases as defined above but at no time will those occur in contiguous years. The City Manager shall notify the City Council of salary increases authorized pursuant to this section within 30 days of approval.
Should an exempt employee continue to perform outstanding work the City Manager may request the City Council increase the employee’s salary by a maximum of 5% on a permanent basis.
2.9 The City Manager, at his/her discretion, may provide severance pay not to exceed one year of salary to Administrative employees when it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City.
ARTICLE 3: HOURS AND OVERTIME
3.1 All Regular employees will receive full-time employment for each workweek employed, provided they report for duty and are capable of performing their work. This is not to be interpreted that the City does not retain the right to lay off or release employees on account of lack of work or other valid reason at the end of the workweek.
PAY
PERCENTAGE EXCEPT WHEN:
Between 4:00 p.m. and 12 midnight 3.5% The shift ends on or before 6:00 p.m.
Between 12 midnight and 8:00 a.m. 5% The shift starts at 6:00 a.m. or later.
Packet Pg. 365 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 5 3.2 A workweek is defined to consist of seven (7) consecutive calendar days, Sunday through Saturday, and except as otherwise provided, a basic workweek is normally defined to consist of five (5) consecutive workdays of eight (8) hours each. The basic workweek may begin on any day of the week and at any hour of the day during the workweek. Shift employees may be assigned any hour and/or days of work. The basic workweek or work shift may be modified by mutual agreement of the City and the affected employee(s) in those situations where such a modification serves the interests of both the City and its employees.
3.3 Except as otherwise provided in this section, overtime:
FOR FULL-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES IS DEFINED AS:
A Time worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek.
B
Time worked in excess of eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), or twelve (12) hours as applicable on a scheduled workday.
C Time worked on a non-workday or on a holiday.
D Time worked outside of regular hours on a workday.
FOR PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES IS DEFINED AS:
A Time worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek.
FOR PART-TIME OR TEMPORARY FIRE SUPPRESSION OR 24 HOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES IS DEFINED AS:
A
Time worked in excess of two hundred forty (240) hours in an established 28-day work period.
3.4 Overtime shall be computed to the nearest one-quarter (1/4) hours.
3.5 In cases where the basic workweek or work shift has been modified by mutual agreement, these overtime requirements may be waived pursuant to applicable law.
3.6 Overtime wages shall be paid to non-exempt employees at a rate equivalent to one and one-half (1½) times the regular base rate of pay, or at the employee’s option, and with City approval, the employee may elect to receive time off with pay at the rate of one and one-half hours off for each overtime hour worked. Compensatory time off with pay shall be scheduled in the same manner as vacations are normally scheduled. Effective January 1, 2005, compensatory time off accrual shall be limited to eighty (80) hours per fiscal year and subject to a maximum accumulation of one hundred sixty (160) hours. The working of overtime requires City management approval.
3.7 Exempt employees, who as a result of their exempt status are not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time off, will not have their leave balances (vacation, sick leave, etc.) reduced for absences of less than four (4) hours. Department Director approval is required.
3.8 If an employee performs overtime work immediately following the end of the employee’s regular shift, the employee shall be paid overtime compensation only for the actual time worked. Employees who are entitled to overtime pay and who are required to report for work on their non-workdays, or on holidays they are entitled to have off, or outside of their regular hours on workdays, shall be paid overtime compensation for the actual time worked, but in no event for less than two (2) hours compensation each time an employee is required to report back to work, Packet Pg. 366 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 6 except however, that employees shall not be paid more than time and one-half the regular rate of pay for any given time period. If an employee reports back to work for such work outside of the employee’s regular hours on a workday and continues to work into the employee’s regular hours, the employee shall be paid overtime compensation only for the actual time worked.
3.9 Whenever personnel in the Deputy Fire Chief classification are required to change work schedules from forty (40) to fifty-six (56) hours or vice versa, the employee’s vacation and sick leave balances will be adjusted accordingly by applying the following formula:
ARTICLE 4: SICK LEAVE
4.1 Sick leave with pay shall be accumulated for each Regular and Part-Time Regular employee at the rate of forty six thousandths (.046) of an hour for each regular hour worked, or on paid leave. (Accrual rate approximately one [1] day per month.) Part-time and Temporary employees will accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked which is equivalent to a rate of .033 per hour worked. Part-time and Temporary employees shall eligible to use the sick leave accrual on the 90th day of employment, and will be limited to 24 hours or three days of paid sick leave in each year of employment.
4.2 Paid sick leave shall be allowed for a non-work related absence due to:
“Immediate family” as used herein includes only the employee’s spouse, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, parents or grandparents of spouse or employee, or other persons who are living in the employee’s immediate household. The relationships included herein shall apply whether by blood or marriage. Sick leave to include mental or physical illness.
4.3 Management may require satisfactory evidence of sickness or disability, including written verification from a licensed medical practioner, before payment for sick leave will be made. The City may also require an employee requesting to return to work after sick leave or leave
WORK SCHEDULE FACTOR
Forty (40) to fifty-six (56) hours 1.4
Fifty-six (56) to forty (40) hours 0.715
A
The inability of an employee to be present or perform duties because of personal illness, off-duty injury, or confinement for medical treatment.
B
The ability to attend personal medical or dental appointments, which are impractical to schedule outside of regular working hours.
C
The need to be present during childbirth, surgery, critical illness or injury involving members of the immediate family for up to forty (40) hours per incident.
D
For family sick leave up to forty-eight (48) hours per calendar year for members of the immediate family.
Packet Pg. 367 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 7 of absence for medical reasons to submit to a medical examination at City expense by a physician or physicians approved by City for the purpose of determining that such employee is fit and able to perform the duties of the employee’s former position without hazard to the employee, fellow employees, or the employee’s own permanent health.
4.4 If an employee is off on sick leave on a fixed holiday, the holiday credit will be used. However, if an employee is off on sick leave on a floating holiday, sick leave balances will be used and the holiday credit will be deferred.
4.5 In the event an employee exhausts all paid leave as a result of an illness or injury, and subject to the approval of the employee’s Department Director and the Personnel Director, such employee may be advanced sick leave from his or her future accruals up to eighty (80) hours.
Once the employee returns to duty, sick leave accrual hours will be applied to the negative sick leave account until it is zero. Should the employee terminate City employment with a negative sick leave balance, appropriate adjustments will be made to final paid leave cash pay-outs or other City monies owed the employee. If insufficient funds are due to the employee by the City, the employee shall directly reimburse the City for advanced sick leave in excess of the funds, if any, previously withheld. Such direct reimbursement will be waived for employees who are terminally ill or totally disabled (100%).
4.6 Any employee who after ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years of continuous service to the City terminates employment shall be paid at the employee’s regular pay rate for thirty-three and one-third percent (33 a%) of the employee’s accumulated sick leave hours. For employees with fifteen (15) years but less than twenty (20) years of continuous service, the percentage set forth above shall be increased to forty-five percent (45%). For employees with twenty (20) years or more continuous service, the percentage set forth above shall be increased to sixty percent (60%).
Upon retirement, any sick leave pay out the employee is eligible to receive will be transferred into the VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan on a pre-tax basis. The sick leave pay out amount will be calculated using the percentage levels described in the paragraph above. However, if the sick leave payout is less than $5,000, then the employee is not entitled to participate in the VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan and shall receive a cash pay out as described in the paragraph above. Any sick leave amount remaining will be used as service credit toward the employee’s retirement benefit through CalPERS, pursuant to the contract between the City of Redding and CalPERS.
ARTICLE 5: VACATIONS
5.1 Regular and Part-Time Regular employees shall accrue vacations, based on the length of their continuous service measured from their date of employment, with pay up to a maximum of 500 hours, for each regular hour worked, or on paid leave, as follows:
ACCRUAL
RATE PER
HOUR
FROM
THROUGH
PAY
PERIOD
APPROXIMATE
ACCRUAL RATE
YEARS OF
SERVICE
A .039 Date of Employment 104th 2 weeks 1-4
B .058 105th 234th 3 weeks After 4
Packet Pg. 368 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 8 C .068 235th 364th
3 ½ weeks After 9
D .077 365th 494th 4 weeks After 14
E .087 495th 624th
4 ½ weeks After 19
F .096 625th
-- 5 weeks After 24
5.2 A full pay period as used herein is defined as one in which the employee works or is paid for time off for at least half of the regularly scheduled work hours.
5.3 The City Manager may authorize the accrual of vacation for a new Regular employee at a rate that exceeds the rate prescribed for the employee’s actual years of service.
5.4 In the event of departmental cancellation of a previously scheduled vacation or of a paid leave of absence due to industrial injury where such employee would exceed the maximum vacation accrual, the accumulation of vacation hours may exceed the established vacation maximum. In the event of an absence due to an illness or injury that is not job related, the Personnel Director may approve the accumulation of vacation hours in excess of the established vacation maximum. The City Manager may also approve the accumulation of vacation hours in excess of the stated maximum for other extenuating circumstances. Whenever such excess accruals occur, the employee shall have one year from the date the vacation was canceled or from the date the employee returns to work from illness or injury to utilize the excess accrual.
5.5 It is City policy that employees take their normal vacation each year at such time or times as may be approved by their Department.
5.6 Vacation cannot be accrued while an employee is in a non-pay status.
5.7 Vacations will be scheduled throughout the calendar year. Employees with greater seniority will be given preference over those with less seniority in the selection of a vacation period, provided, however, that if the senior employee splits his/her vacation by requesting less than a full year’s allowance to be scheduled on consecutive workdays, the employee’s preferential rights shall only apply on one period in that calendar year prior to all other employees being given consideration in the selection of their first choice vacation period.
5.8 The City shall not require an employee to take vacation in lieu of sick leave or leave of absence on account of illness.
5.9 If an employee is off duty on vacation on a fixed holiday, the paid holiday will be used. If an employee is off on vacation on a floating holiday, vacation balances will be used and the paid holiday will be deferred.
5.10 Employees whose employment with the City is terminated for any reason shall, at the time of separation, receive pay for any unused vacation hours previously earned.
5.11 The City will, at the employee’s option, compensate employees for accumulated Packet Pg. 369 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 9 vacation during any fiscal year as follows:
MINIMUM
ACCRUAL
MAXIMUM
HOURS PAYABLE
120 40
240 80
360 120
5.12 Employees may contribute their earned vacation hours to an employee approved for the vacation donation program. Vacation is donated and granted on the basis of the dollar value of the donor’s base pay rate.
ARTICLE 6: HOLIDAYS
6.1 Regular employees, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be entitled to have the following holiday time off with pay:
DESCRIPTION OF HOLIDAY Fixed Floating
1 January 1st X
2 The third Monday in January, known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day X 3 Lincoln Day X
4 The third Monday in February, known as President’s Day X 5 The last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day X
6 July 4th X
7 First Monday in September, known as Labor Day X
8 Employee’s Birthday X
9 June 19th, known as Juneteenth X
10 November 11th, known as Veteran’s Day X
11 Thanksgiving X
12 Friday after Thanksgiving X
13 The last half of the normal work shift before Christmas X 14 December 25th X
6.2 If any of the foregoing holidays falls on a Sunday, the Monday following shall be observed as the holiday, except by those employees who are regularly scheduled to work on Sunday other than on an overtime basis. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work on Sundays shall observe such holidays on Sunday. If any of the foregoing holidays falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as the holiday, except by those employees who are regularly scheduled to work on Saturday other than on an overtime basis. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work on Saturdays shall observe such holidays on Saturday. If any of the foregoing holidays falls on any day from Monday through Friday, inclusive, and that day is a regularly scheduled non-workday for an employee, such employee shall be entitled to receive another workday off with pay, to be scheduled in the same manner as vacation days are normally scheduled. Employees who work alternative work schedules commonly known as 9/80’s will be Packet Pg. 370 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 10 entitled to paid holiday for eight (8) hours, as applicable. If a holiday falls on a usual nine-hour working day, one hour of vacation or compensatory time will be charged to make up the short fall of the eight-hour holiday versus the nine hours of missed work. If the employee has no vacation time, one extra hour at straight time must be worked during that pay period.
6.3 An employee may observe the employee’s birthday holiday on the employee’s birthday or anytime during the pay period in which the birthday occurs, or the holiday may be deferred and scheduled as vacations are normally scheduled. Floating holidays shall be scheduled by employees and the employee’s supervisor in the same manner as vacations are normally scheduled. When an employee is required to work on a floating holiday the employee shall receive pay at the straight time rate.
6.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, employees regularly assigned to work twelve (12) hour shifts at the Redding Power Plant shall not be entitled to observe the following holidays; Lincoln Day, Veterans Day nor the employee’s birthday.
6.5 Employees assigned to work ten (10) hour shifts for the Electric Department shall revert back to a normal eight-hour workday during the weeks in which holidays occur.
6.6 Employees may be scheduled to work on fixed holidays, in which event an employee will, in addition to holiday pay, be compensated at the overtime rate of pay for all time worked on such days. An employee may, however, elect to observe that holiday at another time, to be scheduled in the same manner as vacation days are normally scheduled. In which event, the employee will only be compensated for time worked on that day at the overtime rate of pay and shall not receive holiday pay.
An employee must be in a paid status on both workdays immediately adjacent to the holiday in order to receive pay for the holiday.
ARTICLE 7: ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
7.1 Exempt employees may be eligible for paid time off per calendar year as indicated below:
ADMINISTRATIVE
LEAVE MAY BE
GRANTED TO:
WITH
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
WITH
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
Exempt employees: 40 Hours 80 Hours1
7.2 Administrative leave is granted on the payroll period closest to January 1 and must be used by the end of the calendar year or it is forfeited without compensation. No administrative leave shall be carried over to the next calendar year, nor shall unused administrative leave be converted to compensation.
1 See Article 7.6 for circumstances which would allow the City Manager to approve administrative leave in excess of 80 hours per calendar year.
Packet Pg. 371 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 11 7.3 Employees are to schedule administrative leave in the same manner as vacation with the approval of their Supervisor.
7.4 Employees appointed to an exempt position after the first of the year may be granted leave on a prorated basis. Administrative Leave balances may be adjusted when employees separate employment prior to the end of the calendar year.
7.5 Administrative leave may not be taken for the purpose of outside employment or for self employment.
7.6 The City Manager may grant up to one hundred twenty (120) hours per year to an exempt employee based on demonstrable and extraordinary workload changes due to the unique nature of the employee’s assignments.
ARTICLE 8: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
8.1 Regular employees who are absent from work due to the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family shall receive compensation at the regular rate of pay for the time necessary to be absent from work, but not to exceed forty (40) working hours per incident.
8.2 “Immediate family” as used herein includes only employee’s spouse or registered domestic partner; children (including miscarriages and stillbirths), grandchildren, brothers, sisters, parents, or grandparents of either employee or spouse; or other persons who are living in the employee’s immediate household. The relationships included herein shall apply whether by blood or marriage. Employees are allowed to take up to five (5) total work days due to the death of the employee’s “immediate family” in accordance with Government Code section 12945.7.
Employees who have exhausted their allowance of paid leave as provided in this section may request to utilize sick leave, vacation or compensatory time off or unpaid leave if the employee wants to take additional time off up to the five (5) total work days of leave provided. Such funeral leave for immediate family as provided in this section need not be taken in consecutive days, but must be used up within three (3) months of the date of the death of the immediate family member.
8.3 Regular employees who are absent from work to attend the funeral of a person other than an immediate family member shall receive compensation at the regular rate of pay for the time necessary to be absent from work, but not to exceed one (1) regularly scheduled work day per incident. A maximum of twenty-four (24) hours may be utilized for this type of leave in a calendar year.
8.4 An employee must be in a paid status on both scheduled workdays immediately adjacent to bereavement leave in order to receive pay for such leave.
ARTICLE 9: JURY/WITNESS DUTY
9.1 A Regular employee who is summoned for jury duty and thus absent from the work place will be paid for the time lost at the employee’s regular rate of pay.
9.2 Whenever any employee is subpoenaed to testify in court as a result of the employee’s employment and the employee is not an opposing party to the City, the employee shall be paid for all regular time lost. Employees subpoenaed by the Court for matters unrelated to City business must utilize vacation or other appropriate leave balances.
Packet Pg. 372 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 12 9.3 An employee must be in a paid status on both scheduled workdays immediately adjacent to the jury duty in order to receive pay for such leave.
ARTICLE 10: LEAVES
10.1 A leave of absence may be granted to employees by the City Manager for urgent and substantial reasons, up to a maximum of one year, providing satisfactory arrangements can be made to perform the employee’s duties without undue interference with the normal routine of work. Employees in an initial probationary period, Part-Time or Temporary status, are not eligible for leave of absence unless eligible pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act or the California Family Medical Leave Act.
(a) A leave will commence on and include the first workday on which the employee is absent and terminates with and includes the workday preceding the day the employee returns to work.
(b) All applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing except when the employee is unable to do so. The conditions under which an employee will be restored to employment on the termination of leave of absence shall be clearly stated by the City in conjunction with the granting of a leave of absence. An employee is required to submit medical certifications as to the conditions necessitating the leave if the leave is a result of exhaustion of sick leave. If the leave should exceed the initial request, the employee is responsible for requesting additional time off and providing current medical certifications and return to work dates. Upon an employee’s return to work after a leave of absence, the employee will be reinstated to the employee’s former position and working conditions, providing that the employee is capable of performing the duties of the employee’s former position, except that if there has been a reduction of forces or the employee’s position has been eliminated during said leave, the employee will be returned to the position the employee would be in, had the employee not been on a leave of absence.
(c) An employee’s status as a Regular employee will not be impaired by a leave of absence and the employee’s seniority will accrue.
(d) If an employee fails to return immediately on the expiration of the employee’s leave of absence or if the employee accepts other employment without prior City approval while on leave, the employee will thereby forfeit the leave of absence and employment with the City may be terminated.
(e) An employee on a leave of absence as provided herein shall not accrue vacation or sick leave benefits nor maintain group health and welfare insurance coverage. An employee may, if eligible, maintain group insurance coverage at the employee’s expense providing the full monthly premium is received by the City Treasurer on or before the first day of the month for which the premium is intended.
Notwithstanding the above, however, if the leave of absence is as a result of exhaustion of sick leave benefits, an employee’s group health insurance may be maintained for up to three (3) calendar months on the normal premium-sharing Packet Pg. 373 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 13 formula, providing the employee pays his/her employee’s share of the premium on a timely basis.
10.2 Family and medical leave for employees shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 29 USC Section 2601 et seq., and the provisions of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Section 7297.0 et seq., as may be amended from time to time.
10.3 Pregnancy Disability Leave shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Section 7291.2 et seq.
10.4 Reproductive Loss Leave of Absences: Employees who are absent from work due to a reproductive loss event are eligible for up to five (5) days of protected leave per event, subject to a maximum of twenty (20) days in a 12-month period. “Reproductive loss event” is defined as “the day or, for multiple day events, the final day, of a failed adoption, failed surrogacy or unsuccessful assisted reproduction.” The reproductive loss leave is unpaid; however, employees may use available accrued paid leave such as vacation, sick time, deferred time off, compensatory time off, etc. The reproductive loss leave must be taken within three (3) months of the reproductive loss event, but the leave days do not need to be consecutive.
10.5 Vacation Donation Program
(a) This program has been established to allow employees to donate accrued vacation hours to eligible employees in need. The purpose of this program is to provide a means by which the eligible employee may obtain authorized paid time off. Employees eligible for the program must:
1. Be a Regular or Part-Time Regular employee already having completed an initial probationary period;
2. Have a verifiable long-term illness or injury (non-work related). For this program, long term is defined as no less than four (4) weeks in duration. It is the employee’s responsibility to complete and return a Request for Donation form to the Personnel Department and attach to it a letter from a licensed physician certifying that the employee has a long-term illness or disabling injury of at least a four-week duration;
3. Not be eligible for long-term disability insurance benefits;
4. Have exhausted all accrued leaves, including advanced sick leave benefits, resulting in the employee being in an unpaid status if on approved leave;
5. Have requested and exhausted a sick leave advance.
6. Have the concurrence of the Department Director and Personnel Director. (b) Once an employee is determined eligible, a posting will be distributed and use of the donated hours will start as soon as possible.
Packet Pg. 374 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 14 (c) When utilizing the donation program, recipients shall receive their normal regular rate of pay, as if being on paid leave status. The benefit shall be payable on regularly scheduled pay days. A minimum of twenty (20) hours per week must be utilized when there are available balances. As with paid leave status, recipients shall continue to be eligible to participate in the group health and welfare related benefits provided by the City.
ARTICLE 11: INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY
11.1 A Regular employee, who has completed their initial probationary period, and who becomes disabled as a result of a work-related injury or illness and is deemed eligible for benefits under the Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Chapters of the State Labor Code, shall receive compensation at the rate of eighty-five percent (85%) of the employee’s regular pay. This payment shall be made in lieu of temporary disability payments, which would be paid under the State Labor Code, for the period of disability not to exceed six (6) months. At the conclusion of six (6) months of supplemental benefits at the eighty-five percent (85%) rate, benefits are reduced to seventy percent (70%) of the employee’s regular pay for an additional six (6) month period. At any time the employee’s injury/illness is determined to be permanent and stationary or the employee is retired on a disability pension through CalPERS, eligibility under this provision ceases.
Employees who are covered under the provisions of California Labor Code, Section 4850 and those employees in their initial probationary period are excluded from this benefit.
In exchange for this benefit, the employee shall pay over to the City compensation received as a result of the disability, whether from Workers’ Compensation, State Disability Insurance (SDI), employee group health and welfare insurance benefits or unemployment compensation benefits. Privately secured insurance is excluded. The employee shall affirmatively assist the City in obtaining any such benefits to which the employee may be entitled, but has not yet received arising out of the disability. In no event shall such payment from the employee to the City from such sources exceed the amount of the supplemental benefits paid to the employee by the City in accordance with the provisions of the above paragraph.
11.2 An employee who is absent by reason of industrial disability may be returned to work by the City and given temporary light duties within the employee’s ability to perform, pursuant to the City’s Modified Duty Policy.
11.3 If a third party is found to be responsible for the employee’s industrial injury and the employee recovers a judgment in damages from said third party, then all supplemental benefits received as provided for in 11.1 not already repaid from the other sources mentioned in 11.1 shall be repaid to the City by the employee.
11.4 Vacation and sick leave shall accrue while an employee is absent from work and receiving the supplemental benefits as set forth in 11.1 or the benefits of Section 4850 of the Labor Code of the State of California. Regular and Part-Time Regular employees who are not in a Citypaid status and on leave receiving Workers’ Compensation temporary disability benefits, may, at their option, maintain their group health insurance coverage for up to a maximum of a cumulative total of three (3) years, which includes the period in which the employee is receiving supplemental disability benefits as set forth under 11.1, provided the employee pays his or her normal share of the group health insurance program premium, if any. Holidays which occur during the period for Packet Pg. 375 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 15 which an employee is receiving temporary disability compensation shall not be recognized for compensation purposes.
ARTICLE 12: EXPENSES
12.1 The following provisions allow for a fair and equitable means of reimbursing expenses incurred while conducting City business, i.e., traveling to authorized meetings, seminars, training sessions, luncheons and other events approved by the Department Director.
12.2 Transportation-Related Expenses:
(a) When City business requires that an employee commute to or from work in a City owned or leased vehicle, that employer provided vehicle cannot be used for any personal purposes. The value of this benefit is to be included in the assigned employee’s gross wages at a rate established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). (b) Whenever employees use their personal vehicles for City business at the City’s convenience, reimbursement will be at the rate per mile established by the City Manager, but not higher than the rate established by the Internal Revenue Service. (c) Whenever employees use their personal vehicle for the employee’s convenience for out of City travel on official City business, the total allowance for transportation shall in no case exceed the cost of coach-class air passage if such service is available. (This would include any additional expenses that would be incurred for lodging, meals and other expenses.) (d) The City is not responsible for any loss or damage, operating maintenance or repair expenses to personal vehicles used on City business. (e) Travel time will be allowed on the same basis as if the employee had traveled by air. The employee will charge to the City only the time that would have been required to make the trip using airline transportation. All time in excess of air travel time will be charged to the employee. Exceptions may be authorized by the Director of Finance in cases where it is beneficial to the City for the employee to use their personal vehicle.
12.3 Lodging and Meal Related Expenses:
(a) Employees who have a temporary work assignment at such distance that it is impractical for them to return to their regular residence will receive a per diem for meals, lodging and incidental expenses as determined utilizing the GSA Travel Rate for the duration of such assignment. The time spent by such employees in traveling to such temporary assignment at its beginning, to and from home on holidays and weekends, and from such temporary assignment at its conclusion will be paid by the City.
(b) Not withstanding (a) above, Lodging expenses may be reimbursed at actual and reasonable costs as approved by the Department Director, or designee. Receipts are required to support expenses.
Packet Pg. 376 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 16 (c) Travel per diem are included in an individual’s gross wages as determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
12.4 The City shall pay the reasonable cost of repair or a prorated replacement of uniforms, glasses, watches or other personal property up to three hundred dollars ($300) damaged in the course of employment. This provision does not apply to items lost or damaged as a result of negligence of the employee.
12.5 An employee who is required to change residence to accommodate employment with the City may be compensated for moving expenses, under special circumstances, subject to approval by the City Manager.
ARTICLE 13: UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
13.1 An annual uniform allowance shall be provided to Public Safety Management personnel required to wear a uniform as part of their normal job duties, as opposed to occasional ceremonial functions, as follows:
CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT
Fire Chief $1,200
Police Chief $1,300
Deputy Fire Chief $1,200
Police Services Manager $600
13.2. The annual uniform allowance will be paid in equally divided installments on a biweekly basis with the City’s regular payroll processing.
13.3. Newly hired employees will receive the full amount indicated above in Section
13.1. In July following the new employee’s hire date, regardless of time with the respective department, the employee will begin receiving bi-weekly installments with the regular payroll.
ARTICLE 14: EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH & WELFARE INSURANCE BENEFITS
14.1 Regular and Part-Time Regular employees and City Council members are eligible to participate in the City’s group health and welfare insurance benefit program, which includes the medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance plans, effective the first day of employment. The City shall pay the cost of the program for Regular employees and City Council members and dependents as indicated below. If a Part-Time Regular employee elects insurance coverage, premiums shall be shared by the City and the employee on a pro-rated basis at the same ratio to full-time employee benefits as the employee’s work hours bear to full-time employees’ work hours. Benefit highlights include:
(a) Life Insurance: Twice annual compensation up to $250,000. More specific benefit information is provided in the carrier’s booklet.
Packet Pg. 377 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 17 (b) Health Benefits: City’s contribution toward the monthly group health and welfare insurance composite premium rate shall be ninety percent (90%) and the employee will begin paying ten percent (10%) of the rate through a bi-weekly payroll deduction. The ten percent (10%) co-share of premium will be recalculated every January 1st to coincide with the renewal of the City’s Group Health Insurance Plan. The City has established a Section 125 Plan to redirect the portion of the employee’s salary to pay, on a pre-tax basis, the employee’s contribution toward the medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance composite premium rate.
Beginning Calendar Year 2013, the City will offer two health plans, a “Base Plan” and an optional “Buy Up Plan”. All eligible employees will be enrolled in the “Base Plan” and will have the option on a voluntary basis to enroll in the “Buy Up Plan” initially, and during the open enrollment period for each subsequent calendar year. Changes will be effective at the beginning of the following calendar year. Employees who do not complete an annual open enrollment group health medical plan selection will remain in the medical plan the employee participated in during the previous plan year.
All employees participating in the Group Health and Welfare Insurance Plan will pay twenty percent (20%) co-share of premium. The City’s contribution toward the monthly group health and welfare insurance composite premium rate for the “Base Plan” shall be 80%. Employees electing to enroll in the “Buy Up Plan” will be responsible for premiums beyond the City’s contribution of 80% of the “Base Plan” composite rate. The City has established a Section 125 Plan to redirect the portion of the employee’s salary to pay, on a pre-tax basis, the employee’s contribution toward the medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance composite premium rate.
All active employees will be able to select an optional high deductible plan (medical and prescription only) as an additional lower cost option for group health. The City will contribute a flat rate monthly amount, limited to the amount of the City’s contribution toward the “Base Plan”, for the high deductible plan. Retirees are not eligible for the high deductible plan.
For specifics regarding the City’s Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plan, refer to the Benefit Summary Plan Description.
Employees with spousal coverage will be allowed to “opt out” of the City’s group health and welfare insurance coverage (cease paying their share of the premium) beginning on January 1, 2013. Employees “opting out” of the City’s group health benefits must provide proof of alternative health care coverage on an annual basis during the open enrollment period. (c) Prescription Benefits: Employee co-payments as shown in the following table:
Retail (34 days’ supply)
Effective 9/1/2011
Co-Payment
Effective 1/1/21
Co-Payment
Generic $10.00 $10.00
Brand $40.00 $50.00
No Generic Available $20.00 $20.00
Mail (90 days’ supply)
Generic $20.00 $20.00
Brand $70.00 $100.00
No Generic Available $40.00 $40.00
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Packet Pg. 378 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 18 Note: Maintenance medications (i.e. a medication taken longer than 60 days) that are filled at the retail co-pay amount more than twice will be filled at the mail order co-pay amount.
The premium cost of the Prescription benefit program is outlined under “Health Benefits” above. (cd) Dental Benefits: The premium cost of the Dental benefit program is outlined under “Health Benefits” above. For specifics regarding the City’s Dental Plan, refer to the Benefit Summary Plan Document.
(de) Long Term Disability: After three (3) months, sixty percent (60%) of employee’s compensation to a maximum of $8,500 per month integrated with all other income benefits payable to age 65. More specific benefit information is provided in the carrier’s booklet. (ef) Vision Care: The premium cost of the Vision benefit program is outlined under “Health Benefits” above. For specifics regarding the City’s Vision Plan, refer to the Benefit Summary Plan Document.
Effective September 1, 2011, health benefits not provided by Blue Shield will no longer be offered.
14.2 (a) Tier I – Group Health Benefits at Retirement for Employees and Elected Officials Hired or Elected Prior to August 7, 2011
All active employees and elected officials hired or elected prior to August 7, 2011, who retire from the City with five (5) or more years of City service (and eligible for CalPERS benefits upon separation of service) shall be eligible for the City to pay a 50% proportionate share of costs of the insurance premium should the active employee or elected official transitioning to retirement elect to participate in the group health plan or the group health, dental and vision plan also made available to active employees. To initially qualify for the benefit, the employee or elected official must go directly from active status to retiree status with CalPERS. To maintain a qualified status, and to continue to receive the benefit, the retiree must continue the group medical insurance during retirement without a break in coverage. Payments by the City will be discontinued upon termination of group medical insurance coverage by the City retiree or loss of qualified status by the retiree. Following the death of a retiree, the surviving spouse, if any, may continue the insurance and the City will continue the benefit on the same terms and conditions for the life of the surviving spouse. The City will not contribute payments on behalf of any retiree hired prior to August 7, 2011 except as set forth above.
14.2 (b) Tier 2 – Group Health Benefits at Retirement for Employees and Elected Officials Hired or Elected On or After August 7, 2011
All active employees and elected officials hired or elected on or after August 7, 2011, who retire on or before December 19, 2023 and who have five (5) or more years of City service (and are eligible for CalPERS benefits upon separation of service) shall be eligible for the City to pay a proportionate share of the cost of the insurance premiums in accordance with the following formula: two percent (2%) for every year of active service with the City of Redding up to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) should the active employee or elected official transitioning to retirement elect to participate in the group health plan or the group health, dental and vision plan also made available to active employees.
Packet Pg. 379 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 19 All active employees hired on or after August 7, 2011, who retire after December 19, 2023 and who have five or more years of City service (and are eligible for CalPERS benefits upon separation of service) shall be eligible for the City to pay a proportionate share of the cost of the insurance premiums in accordance with the following formula: five percent (5%) for every year of active service with the City of Redding up to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) should the active employee transitioning to retirement elect to participate in the group health plan or the group health, dental and vision plan also made available to active employees.
All active elected officials elected on or after August 7, 2011, who end City service after December 19, 2023, and who have been elected to two or more terms of office shall be eligible for the City to pay fifty percent (50%) of the share of cost of the insurance premiums should the active elected official elect to participate in the group health plan or the group health, dental and vision plan also made available to active employees.
To initially qualify for the benefit, the employee or elected official must go directly from active status to retiree status with CalPERS. To maintain a qualified status, and to continue to receive the benefit, the retiree must continue the group medical insurance during retirement without a break in coverage and the retiree and their covered spouses who reach Medicare A/B eligibility age must enroll in Medicare. Payments by the City will be discontinued upon termination of group medical insurance coverage by the City retiree or loss of qualified status by the retiree. Following the death a retiree, the surviving spouse, if any, may continue the insurance and the City will continue the benefit on the same terms and conditions for the life of the surviving spouse. The City will not contribute payments on behalf of any retiree hired after August 7, 2011 except as set forth above.
14.2 (c) Retiring employees who were hired or who worked under a different Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or City Resolution than the one in effect at the time of retirement shall be vested with the greatest retiree premium co-share formula in effect and for which that employee qualified for during his or her term of employment.
14.2 (d) Beginning Calendar Year 2013, the City will offer two health plans, a “Base Plan” and an optional “Buy Up Plan”. All retired employees participating in the group health plan will be enrolled in the “Base Plan” and will have the option on a voluntary basis to enroll in the “Buy Up Plan” initially, and during the open enrollment period for each subsequent calendar year. Changes will be effective at the beginning of the following calendar year. The City shall pay a proportionate share of the cost of the “Base Plan” insurance premiums as outlined above in sections 14.2 (a) and
14.2 (b). Participating retired employees electing to enroll in the “Buy Up Plan” will be responsible for premiums beyond the City’s contribution of the “Base Plan” composite rate. The City’s proportionate share of payments referenced above in 14.2 (a) and 14.2 (b) shall apply only to the premium for the “Base Plan”.
14.3 Regular employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Deferred Plan through voluntary payroll deductions from the employee’s pay.
14.4. The City offers the VantageCare Retiree Health Savings Plan to Regular employees.
ARTICLE 15: RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Packet Pg. 380 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 20 15.1 All Regular, Part-Time Regular, qualified Part-Time employees, and elected officials are covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) program.
Elected officials may choose to opt out of participating in CalPERS at the time of assuming office.
Tier 1 – Non-Safety Employees and Elected Officials
15.2 (a) Regular employees hired prior to January 1, 2013, and elected officials elected prior to that date, and those considered to be “Classic CalPERS Members” and will be covered under the 2.0% at age 55 retirement benefit formula with the 12 highest paid consecutive months final compensation provision. Employees and elected officials will be covered by the Indexed level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; and military service credit buy back option.
The employee contribution of seven percent (7%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis or monthly for elected officials.
Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and subsequently are rehired will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
All CalPERS eligible Tier 1 employees agree to cost sharing of the CalPERS contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516, effective December 27, 2020. The additional contribution of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• One percent (1.0%), effective December 27, 2020 [total employee contribution of 8%]; • An additional 1.125 percent (1.125%) for a total of nine point one two five percent (9.125%), effective August 21, 2022 [total employee contribution of 9.125%] • An additional .876 percent (.876%) for a total of ten point one percent (10.01%), effective • the pay period beginning January 5, 2025.
The City will also provide non-safety employees hired prior to August 7, 2011, and elected officials elected prior to that date with the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) 0.7% at age 55 retirement benefit formula for each year of regular City Service, any prior CalPERS service and CalPERS service credit purchased and credited to the employee’s City of Redding CalPERS account while an employee or elected official of the City as a supplement to the CalPERS benefit, so long as the employee or elected official is vested with five (5) years of City service.
Effective October 7, 2017, all regular employees receiving the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) benefit will make begin making an employee contribution of 2% of pensionable earnings that will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Effective December 26, 2021, all regular employees receiving the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) benefit will make an additional employee contribution of .7% of pensionable earnings (to equate to a total contribution of 50% of normal cost) that will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. This amount is subject to change based upon the biennial actuarial valuation for the PARS retirement benefit to equal 50% of normal cost.
Tier 2 – Non-Safety Employees and Elected Officials
Packet Pg. 381 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 21 15.2 (b) Pursuant to the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and elected officials elected on or after that date will be covered by the 2.0% at age 62 retirement formula with the 36 highest consecutive months final compensation provision as a “New CalPERS Member” if the employee or elected official 1) has not been a member of a California Public Retirement System, or 2) had prior CalPERS/reciprocity service with a break in service of six months or longer. Employees and elected officials will be covered by the Indexed level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4) Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; and military service credit buy back option. Also pursuant to PEPRA, New CalPERS Members will be responsible for paying one-half of the total normal cost rate for the retirement benefit on a bi-weekly pre-tax basis for employees or monthly for elected officials.
Employees hired on or after August 7, 2011, and elected officials elected on or after that date will not be eligible for the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) 0.7% at age 55 supplemental retirement benefit formula.
Tier 1 – “Classic” Public Safety Police Management Employees
15.2 (c) Public Safety Police Management employees hired prior to September 8, 2012, will be covered under the 3.0% at age 50 retirement benefit formula with the 12 highest paid consecutive months final compensation provision. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; fifty percent (50%) ordinary disability benefit and military service credit buy back option. The employee contribution of nine percent (9%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• Three percent (3.0%), effective December 29, 2019 [total employee contribution of 12%]; • An additional 1.5 percent (1.5%) for a total of four and a half percent (4.5%), effective June 13, 2021 [total employee contribution of 13.5%];
• An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of six and a half percent (6.5%), effective September 5, 2021 [total employee contribution of 15.5%]; • An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of eight and a half percent (8.5%), effective September 4, 2022 [total employee contribution of 17.5%]; • An additional 1.73 percent (1.73%) for a total of ten-point twenty three percent (10.23%), effective the pay period beginning January 5, 2025 [total employee contribution of
19.23%].
Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and maintain CalPERS membership, and subsequently are rehired, will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
Tier 2 – “Classic” Public Safety Police Management Employees
15.2 (d) Public Safety Police Management employees hired between September 8, 2012, and December 31, 2012, and those hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are considered to be Packet Pg. 382 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 22 “Classic CalPERS Members” will be covered under three percent (3%) at age 55 retirement benefit formula using an average of the highest paid consecutive 36 months of employment when determining final compensation. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; fifty percent (50%) ordinary disability benefit and military service credit buy back option. The employee contribution of nine percent (9%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• Three percent (3.0%), effective December 29, 2019 [total employee contribution of 12%]; • An additional 1.5 percent (1.5%) for a total of four and a half percent (4.5%), effective June 13, 2021 [total employee contribution of 13.5%];
• An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of six and a half percent (6.5%), effective September 5, 2021 [total employee contribution of 15.5%]; • An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of eight and a half percent (8.5%), effective September 4, 2022 [total employee contribution of 17.5%]; • An additional 1.62 percent (1.62%) for a total of ten point twelve percent (10.12%) effective the pay period beginning January 5, 2025 [total employee contribution of 19.12%] Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and maintain CalPERS membership, and subsequently are rehired, will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
Tier 3 – “PEPRA” Public Safety Police Management Employees
15.2 (e) Pursuant to the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be covered by the 2.7% at age 57 retirement formula with the 36 highest consecutive months final compensation provision as a “New CalPERS Member” if the employee 1) has not been a member of a California Public Retirement System, or 2) had prior CalPERS/reciprocity service with a break in service of six months or longer. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4) Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; and military service credit buy back option. Also pursuant to PEPRA, New CalPERS Members will be responsible for paying one-half of the total normal cost rate for the retirement benefit on a bi-weekly pre-tax basis.
Tier 1 – “Classic” Public Safety Fire Management Employees
15.2 (c) Public Safety Fire Management employees hired prior to September 8, 2012, will be covered under the 3.0% at age 50 retirement benefit formula with the 12 highest paid consecutive months final compensation provision. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; fifty percent (50%) ordinary disability benefit and military service credit buy back option. The employee contribution of nine percent (9%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Packet Pg. 383 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 23 Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• Three percent (3.0%), effective December 29, 2019 [total employee contribution of 12%]; • An additional 1.5 percent (1.5%) for a total of four and a half percent (4.5%), effective June 13, 2021 [total employee contribution of 13.5%];
• An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of six and a half percent (6.5%), effective September 5, 2021 [total employee contribution of 15.5%]; • An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of eight and a half percent (8.5%), effective September 4, 2022 [total employee contribution of 17.5%]; Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and maintain CalPERS membership, and subsequently are rehired, will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
Tier 2 – “Classic” Public Safety Fire Management Employees
15.2 (d) Public Safety Fire Management employees hired between September 8, 2012, and December 31, 2012, and those hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are considered to be “Classic CalPERS Members” will be covered under three percent (3%) at age 55 retirement benefit formula using an average of the highest paid consecutive 36 months of employment when determining final compensation. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; fifty percent (50%) ordinary disability benefit and military service credit buy back option.
The employee contribution of nine percent (9%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• Three percent (3.0%), effective December 29, 2019 [total employee contribution of 12%]; • An additional 1.5 percent (1.5%) for a total of four and a half percent (4.5%), effective June 13, 2021 [total employee contribution of 13.5%];
• An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of six and a half percent (6.5%), effective September 5, 2021 [total employee contribution of 15.5%]; • An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of eight and a half percent (8.5%), effective September 4, 2022 [total employee contribution of 17.5%]; Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and maintain CalPERS membership, and subsequently are rehired, will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
Tier 3 – “PEPRA” Public Safety Fire Management Employees
15.2 (e) Pursuant to the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be covered by the 2.7% at age 57 retirement formula with the 36 highest consecutive months final compensation provision as a “New CalPERS Member” if the employee 1) has not been a member of a California Public Retirement System, or 2) had prior CalPERS/reciprocity service with a break in service of six Packet Pg. 384 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 24 months or longer. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4) Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; and military service credit buy back option. Also pursuant to PEPRA, New CalPERS Members will be responsible for paying one-half of the total normal cost rate for the retirement benefit on a bi-weekly pre-tax basis.
ARTICLE 16: CONTINUING EDUCATION
16.1 Regular, non-probationary, employees who complete City approved courses taken for credit with a passing grade may, upon application, be reimbursed for the tuition, cost of required textbooks and required materials, including but not limited to computer software, calculators, videos, but not to include incidentals such as paper, pens and pencils.
16.2 Employees must obtain prior approval from their Department Director.
Reimbursement under this program shall be limited to four hundred dollars ($400.00) per course (semester/quarter).
ARTICLE 17: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - DISCIPLINE
17.1 Any grievance which may arise between a Regular or Part-Time employee and the City with respect to discharge, demotion, suspension, or loss of pay of an individual employee, shall be determined by the provisions of the following Discipline Grievance procedure.
Probationary employees shall not be entitled to invoke the Grievance Procedure with regard to matters of discharge or demotion. This shall not, however, prevent Probationary employee from exercising any other rights under this procedure. Every employee designated by the City to hear grievances shall have the authority to settle them.
17.2 Step 1: The initial step in the resolution of a grievance shall be the presentation of the grievance, in writing, to the Personnel Director, who shall conduct an investigation and attempt to resolve the grievance. If no resolution of the grievance is achieved, the Personnel Director shall provide the employee with the City’s answer to the grievance in writing. This step will be taken during the working hours of the employee.
17.3 Step 2: If a grievance is not resolved in the initial step, the second step shall be the presentation of the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager or designee, who will answer, in writing, within ten (10) calendar days. This step shall be taken within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the answer to Step One.
17.4 Step 3: If a grievance is not resolved in the second step, the third step shall be the referral of the matter to mediation by either party within twenty (20) calendar days of the answer to Step Two. Whenever a grievance is referred to mediation, either the employee or the City may request that the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service refer a state mediator. The mediator shall assist the parties in the resolution of the grievance in the same manner as that which is normally used in the mediation of interest disputes. Referral to Step Four shall not occur until the mediator has released the parties from the mediation process.
Packet Pg. 385 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 25 17.5 Step 4: If a grievance is not resolved in the third step of this procedure, the fourth step shall be referral by either the City or the employee to arbitration. The fourth step shall be taken within twenty (20) calendar days of the date of the answer to Step Three. a) An Arbitrator shall be appointed on each occasion that a grievance is submitted to arbitration. The arbitrator shall be chosen by mutual agreement of the City and employee. In the event that City and the employee or their representative are unable to agree on the selection of an Arbitrator, they shall request the State of California Mediation and Conciliation Service to nominate five (5) persons to be the Arbitrator. The City and the employee or their representative each will alternately challenge two (2) of such nominees, the party having the first challenge to be determined by lot. The remaining nominee shall be accepted as the Arbitrator and their compensation and expenses shall be borne equally by the City and the employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City and the employee may, by mutual consent, agree on a single arbitrator to hear grievances, on the same cost sharing basis. The City and the employee shall pay the compensation and expenses of their respective witnesses. At the employee’s or their representative’s request, the City shall release employees from duty to participate in arbitration proceedings. (b) The Arbitrator shall hold such hearings and shall consider such evidence as to the Arbitrator appears necessary and proper. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on City and the employee, provided that such decision does not in any way add to, disregard or modify any of the provisions of City policies, resolutions or ordinances.
17.6 Failure by the employee to meet any of the aforementioned time limits as set forth in Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will result in forfeiture. If the City fails to answer a grievance on a timely basis, the grievance may be advanced to the next step. Except, however, that the aforementioned time limits may be extended by mutual agreement. Grievances settled by forfeiture shall not bind either party to an interpretation of City policies, practices, resolutions or ordinances, nor shall such settlements be cited by either party as evidence in the settlement of subsequent grievances.
ARTICLE 18: LAYOFF, DISPLACEMENT AND REINSTATEMENT
18.1 Layoff is defined as an involuntary separation of an employee or a reduction in hours from regular full-time to regular part-time due to lack of work or funds, reorganization, or economic or other reasons as deemed necessary by the City Council or the City Manager. Layoff does not include separation for cause.
18.2 Whenever it becomes necessary for the City to lay off employees for any reason, the City shall give employees involved as much notice as possible; but in no event will such employees receive less than two (2) weeks notice of layoff. Where probationary or temporary employees are to be laid off, no notice of layoff need be given.
18.3 Within a department, in the event of layoff, the City Manager shall consult with the affected Department Director and the Personnel Director to determine the number of employees by classification to be laid off. Layoff will be determined by an employee’s seniority within the identified classification. An employee whose job is being eliminated may elect to displace an Packet Pg. 386 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 26 employee in a lower paid classification if (1) the employee previously attained permanent status in that classification, and (2) the employee’s City seniority is greater than that of the incumbent employee in the lower paid classification.
18.4 Regular employees who are laid off will be given preference in filling future vacancies for a period up to six (6) months, providing they keep the City advised of their current address. Re-employment shall be based upon the laid-off employee’s ability to meet current employment standards. If multiple laid-off employees meet the current employment standards for re-employment, the City will allow the laid-off employees to compete for the vacant position through a competitive recruitment process. If an employee does not accept re-employment, the employee’s name shall be removed from the re-employment list and the employee shall no longer have re-employment rights.
ARTICLE 198: DEFINITIONS
“ACTUAL SERVICE” means paid service on the City payroll in a position in City service. “ALLOCATION” describes an individual position for which funds have been budgeted to cover salary and related costs.
“ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES” describes schedules which permit work days of longer than eight hours without the obligation to pay overtime. Employees typically work fewer days each week, with longer hours each day. Common alternative workweek schedules are the “4/10” (four 10-hour days each week), “3/12” (three 12-hour days) and the “9/80” (nine hours each day, five days one week, four days the next week.).
“CALENDAR YEAR” means a year starting on January 1 and terminating at the close of the following December 31.
“CITY” means the City of Redding in the State of California. “CLASS” or “CLASSIFICATION” defines a grouping of positions on the basis of the nature of the tasks, duties and responsibilities performed so as positions are sufficiently similar that the same descriptive title, the same requirements as to education, experience, knowledge and ability may be demanded of incumbents, and so that the same schedule of compensation may be made to apply with equity.
“COMPENSATION” means the salary, wage, allowances and all other forms of valuable consideration earned by, or paid to, any employee by reason of service in any position, but does not include any allowances authorized and incurred as incidents to employment. “CONTINUOUS SERVICE” means service uninterrupted from date of appointment except for authorized absence.
“DAY” means calendar day unless specified as a working day. “DEPARTMENT” includes office, and “office” includes department.
Packet Pg. 387 Attachment: Redline Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 27 “DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR” means the head of an established office or department having supervision of such department and office.
“EMPLOYEE” means a person legally occupying a position in City service. “EXEMPT EMPLOYEE” means an employee in a position not covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), includes most professional, supervisory, managerial and executive positions.
“FISCAL YEAR” means a City budget year starting on July 1 and terminating at the close of the following June 30.
“FIXED HOLIDAY” means a non-floating holiday.
“FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE” means a workweek schedule of eight hours per day where some employees begin a shift early in the day and others begin their work later in the day. “FLOATING HOLIDAY” means a holiday in which the employee may elect, with City approval, to take the paid holiday off on that date or defer it to another date. “MONTH” means a period from a particular calendar date in a month to and including the immediately preceding date of the following month.
“NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE” means an employee in a position covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
“POSITION” means a collection of duties and responsibilities which require the full-time or parttime services and employment of one person or more persons in a job share situation. “REGULAR BASE RATE OF PAY” means the rate established by Schedules of Classifications and Wage Rates/Salary Ranges or the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan that are approved by City Council Resolution.
“SENIORITY” means total length of continuous service with the City. Continuity of service will not be broken and seniority will accrue when an employee is: called to active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States; on active duty with the National Guard; absent due to industrial injury; on leave of absence; or on excused leave.
“TITLE” means the designation given to, or name applied to, a classification to the legally appointed incumbent of each position allocated to the class. “YEAR” means a period from a particular calendar month and date of a year to and including the immediately preceding date of the same month in the following year.
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CITY OF REDDING
EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFIT
POLICIES
FOR
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
NOTE: Amendments to this document are effective March 18, 2026.
The following employment and benefit policies are applicable to those employees not represented by a Recognized Employee Union or Association.
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CITY OF REDDING
EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFIT POLICIES FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE Page
ARTICLE 1: EMPLOYEE STATUS ....................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 2: COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATIONS .................................... 3 ARTICLE 3: HOURS AND OVERTIME ................................................................ 4 ARTICLE 4: SICK LEAVE................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE 5: VACATIONS................................................................................... 7 ARTICLE 6: HOLIDAYS..................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE 7: ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE............................................................ 10 ARTICLE 8: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE................................................................. 11 ARTICLE 9: JURY/WITNESS DUTY ................................................................ 11 ARTICLE 10: LEAVES...................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE 11: INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY......................................................... 14 ARTICLE 12: EXPENSES ................................................................................. 15 ARTICLE 13: UNIFORM ALLOWANCE............................................................. 16 ARTICLE 14: EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH & WELFARE INSURANCE BENEFITS ........................................................................................................................ 16 ARTICLE 15: RETIREMENT PROGRAM........................................................... 19 ARTICLE 16: CONTINUING EDUCATION ....................................................... 23 ARTICLE 17: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - DISCIPLINE .................................. 23 ARTICLE 18: LAYOFF, DISPLACEMENT AND REINSTATEMENT ..................... 25 ARTICLE 19: DEFINITIONS............................................................................ 25 Packet Pg. 390 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 1 ARTICLE 1: EMPLOYEE STATUS
1.1 Employees will be designated as Council-Appointed, Administrative, Regular, Part-Time Regular, Part-Time, or Temporary, depending upon the purpose for which they are hired and their length of continuous service with the City. City Council members are elected officers.
1.2 Council-Appointed employees include the City Manager and City Attorney and any others who may be appointed directly by the City Council and serve at the will of the Council.
The employee shall be eligible for all benefits of a Regular employee with the exception of access to the grievance process. The benefits outlined in an employment contract will supersede when there is conflict with benefits outlined for Regular employees.
1.3 An Administrative employee is defined as an employee appointed by the City Manager, subsequent to July 1, 1997, to the position of Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or Director of any Department or by the City Attorney to the position of Assistant City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney. A Regular employee serving in one of these positions prior to July 1, 1997, may become an Administrative employee only upon mutual agreement in writing.
An Administrative employee shall be eligible for all the benefits of a Regular employee, except these employees do not have access to the grievance procedure, nor shall they serve a probationary period as they serve strictly at the will of the City Manager or the City Attorney, as applicable, and the employment relationship may be ended at any time without cause.
1.4 A Regular employee (status code 3) is defined as an employee hired for a full-time position that has been regularly established as an authorized position and is of indeterminate duration. A Regular employee shall receive not less than the minimum rate for the job and shall be eligible for sick leave pay, vacation pay, holiday pay, retirement plan participation, group health and welfare insurance coverage and other benefits as outlined herein as the employee becomes eligible.
1.5 A Part-Time Regular employee (status code 6) is defined as an employee who has one (1) year, or more, of full-time service with the City as a Regular employee, and who subsequently moves, without a break in service, to work less than full-time. This status would also include employees involved in job share arrangements. Job share employees shall be required to sign a City approved contract stipulating the specific conditions and restrictions of the job share arrangement. A job share employee who has not served an official probationary period shall be subject to a one-year probationary period. A Part-Time Regular employee shall receive not less than the minimum rate for the job, and shall be eligible for sick leave pay, vacation pay, holiday pay, retirement plan participation, and seniority accrual, but shall not be eligible for supplemental benefits for industrial injury, bereavement leave pay, jury duty pay, or other benefits as outlined herein. Part-time Regular employees shall accrue holiday pay on a prorated basis at the rate of fifty-two thousandths (.052) of an hour for each regular hour worked or on paid leave. Part-Time Regular employees are eligible for insurance coverage (pursuant to group health and welfare insurance contract provisions). If a Part-Time Regular employee elects group health and welfare insurance coverage, the premiums shall be shared by the City and the employee on a prorated basis at the same ratio to full-time employee benefits as the employee’s work hours bear to full-time employees’ work hours. If a Part-Time Regular employee moves to Regular status, the employee Packet Pg. 391 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 2 shall be credited with all continuous service in determining eligibility for such benefits as may accrue to the employee in the employee’s new status.
1.6 A Part-Time employee (status codes 8a and 8b) is defined as an employee hired to work less than a full-time employee, but not more than 1,560 hours in a fiscal year. A status code 8a employee works for a period not to exceed one thousand (1,000) hours per fiscal year. A status code 8b employee works for a period not to exceed one thousand five hundred and sixty (1,560) hours per fiscal year and is eligible to participate in the CalPERS retirement plan. A PartTime employee will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year unless approved by the Personnel Director. A Part-Time employee shall receive not less than the minimum rate for the job, and shall be eligible for sick leave pay per California state law, but shall not be eligible for holiday pay, and other benefits as outlined herein, nor shall the employee be eligible for group health and welfare insurance coverage. The employee may be eligible for participation in the retirement plan pursuant to the City’s contract with PERS. After completion of twenty-four (24) months of continuous service, the employee will be entitled to vacation pay on the same basis as Regular employees. If a Part-Time employee is reclassified to Regular status, the employee shall be credited with the employee’s service as a Part-Time employee in determining eligibility for benefits, if any, as may accrue to the employee in the employee’s new status.
1.7 A Temporary employee (status codes 4 and 9) is defined as an employee hired for temporary, occasional or seasonal work for a period not to exceed 960 or 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. A status 9 employee works on-call, seasonal, intermittent or on an irregular schedule for a period not to exceed one thousand (1,000) hours per fiscal year. A status 9 employee shall receive not less than the minimum rate for the job and shall be eligible for sick leave pay per California state law, but shall not be eligible for holiday pay, vacation pay, or other items as outlined in this document, nor shall the employee be eligible for insurance coverage or retirement plan participation, nor shall the employee accrue seniority, or promotion and transfer rights, or leave of absence rights. If a Temporary employee moves to another status, the employee shall not be credited with the employee’s service as a Temporary employee in determining eligibility for benefits. Effective July 1, 2024, a status 4 employee is a CalPERS retired annuitant who, without applying for reinstatement from retirement, returns to work in a designated retired annuitant position for a period not to exceed nine hundred and sixty (960) hours per fiscal year and is not eligible for any other compensation or benefits in addition to the hourly pay rate.
1.8 A City Council member is defined as an elected officer elected by the citizens of the City of Redding. Members receive compensation pursuant to the City’s Municipal Code, are eligible for participation in California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to Government Code Section 20361 and are eligible for group health and welfare insurance coverage on the same basis as Regular employees. Pursuant to Sections 2.16.010 and 2.20.010 of the Redding Municipal Code, the elected City Clerk and the elected City Treasurer receive the same benefit level as a City Council member.
1.9 Probationary Periods: Regular and Part-Time employees shall serve a probationary period of one (1) year upon initial appointment to each status. Such probationary period is considered to be a continuation of the selection process and employees may be terminated from employment or demoted without recourse at any time, pursuant to the grievance procedure.
An employee’s probationary period shall be extended by the duration of any unpaid absence of ten (10) or more consecutive days. The probationary period will start over for any employee who transfers to another position during the probationary period. The probationary period may be Packet Pg. 392 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 3 extended in circumstances where further evaluation of the employee is necessary. Employees serving their initial probationary period shall not be eligible for leave of absence, supplemental benefits for industrial injury, nor be given preferential consideration for promotion or transfer.
Temporary employees do not serve a probationary period, as the appointment is temporary by definition and can be terminated at any time.
An employee transferring into an Unrepresented position on a promotional basis shall serve a probationary period of one (1) year upon appointment to the Unrepresented position. The probation period is considered an extension of the promotional process. Employees not successful during the promotional probation will not be eligible to return to their previous position, and are subject to termination from employment.
1.10 Re-employment: With the recommendation of a Department Director and approval of the Personnel Director, a past employee who both passed the probationary period and resigned in good standing may be re-employed within two years of the effective date of resignation, to a vacant position in the same classification. Such re-employment shall, for all purposes, be considered as though it were an original appointment. The reinstated employee shall serve a new probationary period.
ARTICLE 2: COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATIONS
2.1 Employees shall be paid the salary or wage rate established for their classification.
Upon initial appointment to a classification, an employee shall normally be paid the lowest compensation rate for that classification. An employee may, however, be paid a rate above the lowest rate if circumstances justify it. When an employee is appointed to a higher paid classification which has a compensation range overlapping the range of the employee’s previous classification, the employee shall be paid at the rate of the classification to which the employee is being appointed, which is at least five percent (5%) more than the employee’s present rate, but not more than the top rate of the classification to which the employee is appointed. Step increases require an overall performance evaluation rating of “meets job standards or higher,” at each and every successive pay step, Department Director and Personnel Director approval and may be granted after twenty-six (26) full pay periods of employment in each step of the established pay range. A full pay period as used herein is defined as one in which the employee works or is paid for time off for at least half of the regularly scheduled work hours. A promotion to a higher paid classification does not change the anniversary date for compensation increases.
2.2 Exempt employees are eligible for Pay-For-Performance adjustments in accordance with the City’s Pay-For-Performance Policy. Salary rate changes shall be made on the first day of the pay period closest to the anniversary of an employee’s employment date.
2.3 Compensation shall be paid at bi-weekly intervals on Thursdays for a pay period ending no earlier than the preceding Saturday. If a payday falls on a fixed holiday, payments shall be made on the preceding workday. All employees hired after January 1, 2005, must make arrangements to have their pay deposited to a bank account via electronic transfer.
2.4 When an employee is temporarily assigned to work in a lower-paid classification than the employee’s normal classification, the employee’s compensation will not be reduced.
Packet Pg. 393 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 4 2.5 Whenever a Regular employee is assigned by the City to replace an absent employee in a higher-paid classification and the employee performs a substantial majority (greater than fifty percent [50%]) of the absent employee’s duties for a full work day, such employee shall have their compensation increased by at least five percent (5%), but not to exceed the range of the higher classification. Department Director approval is required.
2.6 When an employee is assigned to fill a vacant position or replace an absent employee in a higher-paid classification and performs a substantial majority (greater than fifty percent [50%]) of the duties of the higher classification for a period that extends beyond one full pay period, such employee shall be temporarily reclassified to the higher position. The employee’s compensation shall be increased by at least five percent (5%), but not to exceed the top of the range established for that classification. Department Director and Personnel Director approvals are required.
2.7 In addition to regular compensation, shift differential pay shall be added to the regular base rate of pay for regular hours worked as follows:
2.8 The City Manager may, based upon outstanding job performance, grant an exempt employee a one-time salary increase up to ten percent (10%) above the top of a classification range for a period not to exceed one (1) year. This one time increase is not cumulative and the salary automatically reverts back to the employee’s regular salary rate at the end of the established time period. For employees that continually excel or perform work above and beyond expectations, the City Manager may provide additional salary increases as defined above but at no time will those occur in contiguous years. The City Manager shall notify the City Council of salary increases authorized pursuant to this section within 30 days of approval.
Should an exempt employee continue to perform outstanding work the City Manager may request the City Council increase the employee’s salary by a maximum of 5% on a permanent basis.
2.9 The City Manager, at his/her discretion, may provide severance pay not to exceed one year of salary to Administrative employees when it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City.
ARTICLE 3: HOURS AND OVERTIME
3.1 All Regular employees will receive full-time employment for each workweek employed, provided they report for duty and are capable of performing their work. This is not to be interpreted that the City does not retain the right to lay off or release employees on account of lack of work or other valid reason at the end of the workweek.
PAY
PERCENTAGE EXCEPT WHEN:
Between 4:00 p.m. and 12 midnight 3.5% The shift ends on or before 6:00 p.m.
Between 12 midnight and 8:00 a.m. 5% The shift starts at 6:00 a.m. or later.
Packet Pg. 394 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 5 3.2 A workweek is defined to consist of seven (7) consecutive calendar days, Sunday through Saturday, and except as otherwise provided, a basic workweek is normally defined to consist of five (5) consecutive workdays of eight (8) hours each. The basic workweek may begin on any day of the week and at any hour of the day during the workweek. Shift employees may be assigned any hour and/or days of work. The basic workweek or work shift may be modified by mutual agreement of the City and the affected employee(s) in those situations where such a modification serves the interests of both the City and its employees.
3.3 Except as otherwise provided in this section, overtime:
FOR FULL-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES IS DEFINED AS:
A Time worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek.
B
Time worked in excess of eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), or twelve (12) hours as applicable on a scheduled workday.
C Time worked on a non-workday or on a holiday.
D Time worked outside of regular hours on a workday.
FOR PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES IS DEFINED AS:
A Time worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek.
FOR PART-TIME OR TEMPORARY FIRE SUPPRESSION OR 24 HOUR SHIFT EMPLOYEES IS DEFINED AS:
A
Time worked in excess of two hundred forty (240) hours in an established 28-day work period.
3.4 Overtime shall be computed to the nearest one-quarter (1/4) hours.
3.5 In cases where the basic workweek or work shift has been modified by mutual agreement, these overtime requirements may be waived pursuant to applicable law.
3.6 Overtime wages shall be paid to non-exempt employees at a rate equivalent to one and one-half (1½) times the regular base rate of pay, or at the employee’s option, and with City approval, the employee may elect to receive time off with pay at the rate of one and one-half hours off for each overtime hour worked. Compensatory time off with pay shall be scheduled in the same manner as vacations are normally scheduled. Effective January 1, 2005, compensatory time off accrual shall be limited to eighty (80) hours per fiscal year and subject to a maximum accumulation of one hundred sixty (160) hours. The working of overtime requires City management approval.
3.7 Exempt employees, who as a result of their exempt status are not eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time off, will not have their leave balances (vacation, sick leave, etc.) reduced for absences of less than four (4) hours. Department Director approval is required.
3.8 If an employee performs overtime work immediately following the end of the employee’s regular shift, the employee shall be paid overtime compensation only for the actual time worked. Employees who are entitled to overtime pay and who are required to report for work on their non-workdays, or on holidays they are entitled to have off, or outside of their regular hours on workdays, shall be paid overtime compensation for the actual time worked, but in no event for less than two (2) hours compensation each time an employee is required to report back to work, Packet Pg. 395 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 6 except however, that employees shall not be paid more than time and one-half the regular rate of pay for any given time period. If an employee reports back to work for such work outside of the employee’s regular hours on a workday and continues to work into the employee’s regular hours, the employee shall be paid overtime compensation only for the actual time worked.
3.9 Whenever personnel in the Deputy Fire Chief classification are required to change work schedules from forty (40) to fifty-six (56) hours or vice versa, the employee’s vacation and sick leave balances will be adjusted accordingly by applying the following formula:
ARTICLE 4: SICK LEAVE
4.1 Sick leave with pay shall be accumulated for each Regular and Part-Time Regular employee at the rate of forty six thousandths (.046) of an hour for each regular hour worked, or on paid leave. (Accrual rate approximately one [1] day per month.) Part-time and Temporary employees will accrue paid sick leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked which is equivalent to a rate of .033 per hour worked. Part-time and Temporary employees shall eligible to use the sick leave accrual on the 90th day of employment, and will be limited to 24 hours or three days of paid sick leave in each year of employment.
4.2 Paid sick leave shall be allowed for a non-work related absence due to:
“Immediate family” as used herein includes only the employee’s spouse, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, parents or grandparents of spouse or employee, or other persons who are living in the employee’s immediate household. The relationships included herein shall apply whether by blood or marriage. Sick leave to include mental or physical illness.
4.3 Management may require satisfactory evidence of sickness or disability, including written verification from a licensed medical practioner, before payment for sick leave will be made. The City may also require an employee requesting to return to work after sick leave or leave
WORK SCHEDULE FACTOR
Forty (40) to fifty-six (56) hours 1.4
Fifty-six (56) to forty (40) hours 0.715
A
The inability of an employee to be present or perform duties because of personal illness, off-duty injury, or confinement for medical treatment.
B
The ability to attend personal medical or dental appointments, which are impractical to schedule outside of regular working hours.
C
The need to be present during childbirth, surgery, critical illness or injury involving members of the immediate family for up to forty (40) hours per incident.
D
For family sick leave up to forty-eight (48) hours per calendar year for members of the immediate family.
Packet Pg. 396 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 7 of absence for medical reasons to submit to a medical examination at City expense by a physician or physicians approved by City for the purpose of determining that such employee is fit and able to perform the duties of the employee’s former position without hazard to the employee, fellow employees, or the employee’s own permanent health.
4.4 If an employee is off on sick leave on a fixed holiday, the holiday credit will be used. However, if an employee is off on sick leave on a floating holiday, sick leave balances will be used and the holiday credit will be deferred.
4.5 In the event an employee exhausts all paid leave as a result of an illness or injury, and subject to the approval of the employee’s Department Director and the Personnel Director, such employee may be advanced sick leave from his or her future accruals up to eighty (80) hours.
Once the employee returns to duty, sick leave accrual hours will be applied to the negative sick leave account until it is zero. Should the employee terminate City employment with a negative sick leave balance, appropriate adjustments will be made to final paid leave cash pay-outs or other City monies owed the employee. If insufficient funds are due to the employee by the City, the employee shall directly reimburse the City for advanced sick leave in excess of the funds, if any, previously withheld. Such direct reimbursement will be waived for employees who are terminally ill or totally disabled (100%).
4.6 Any employee who after ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years of continuous service to the City terminates employment shall be paid at the employee’s regular pay rate for thirty-three and one-third percent (33 a%) of the employee’s accumulated sick leave hours. For employees with fifteen (15) years but less than twenty (20) years of continuous service, the percentage set forth above shall be increased to forty-five percent (45%). For employees with twenty (20) years or more continuous service, the percentage set forth above shall be increased to sixty percent (60%).
Upon retirement, any sick leave pay out the employee is eligible to receive will be transferred into the VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan on a pre-tax basis. The sick leave pay out amount will be calculated using the percentage levels described in the paragraph above. However, if the sick leave payout is less than $5,000, then the employee is not entitled to participate in the VantageCare Retirement Health Savings Plan and shall receive a cash pay out as described in the paragraph above. Any sick leave amount remaining will be used as service credit toward the employee’s retirement benefit through CalPERS, pursuant to the contract between the City of Redding and CalPERS.
ARTICLE 5: VACATIONS
5.1 Regular and Part-Time Regular employees shall accrue vacations, based on the length of their continuous service measured from their date of employment, with pay up to a maximum of 500 hours, for each regular hour worked, or on paid leave, as follows:
ACCRUAL
RATE PER
HOUR
FROM
THROUGH
PAY
PERIOD
APPROXIMATE
ACCRUAL RATE
YEARS OF
SERVICE
A .039 Date of Employment 104th 2 weeks 1-4
B .058 105th 234th 3 weeks After 4
Packet Pg. 397 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 8 C .068 235th 364th
3 ½ weeks After 9
D .077 365th 494th 4 weeks After 14
E .087 495th 624th
4 ½ weeks After 19
F .096 625th
-- 5 weeks After 24
5.2 A full pay period as used herein is defined as one in which the employee works or is paid for time off for at least half of the regularly scheduled work hours.
5.3 The City Manager may authorize the accrual of vacation for a new Regular employee at a rate that exceeds the rate prescribed for the employee’s actual years of service.
5.4 In the event of departmental cancellation of a previously scheduled vacation or of a paid leave of absence due to industrial injury where such employee would exceed the maximum vacation accrual, the accumulation of vacation hours may exceed the established vacation maximum. In the event of an absence due to an illness or injury that is not job related, the Personnel Director may approve the accumulation of vacation hours in excess of the established vacation maximum. The City Manager may also approve the accumulation of vacation hours in excess of the stated maximum for other extenuating circumstances. Whenever such excess accruals occur, the employee shall have one year from the date the vacation was canceled or from the date the employee returns to work from illness or injury to utilize the excess accrual.
5.5 It is City policy that employees take their normal vacation each year at such time or times as may be approved by their Department.
5.6 Vacation cannot be accrued while an employee is in a non-pay status.
5.7 Vacations will be scheduled throughout the calendar year. Employees with greater seniority will be given preference over those with less seniority in the selection of a vacation period, provided, however, that if the senior employee splits his/her vacation by requesting less than a full year’s allowance to be scheduled on consecutive workdays, the employee’s preferential rights shall only apply on one period in that calendar year prior to all other employees being given consideration in the selection of their first choice vacation period.
5.8 The City shall not require an employee to take vacation in lieu of sick leave or leave of absence on account of illness.
5.9 If an employee is off duty on vacation on a fixed holiday, the paid holiday will be used. If an employee is off on vacation on a floating holiday, vacation balances will be used and the paid holiday will be deferred.
5.10 Employees whose employment with the City is terminated for any reason shall, at the time of separation, receive pay for any unused vacation hours previously earned.
5.11 The City will, at the employee’s option, compensate employees for accumulated Packet Pg. 398 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 9 vacation during any fiscal year as follows:
MINIMUM
ACCRUAL
MAXIMUM
HOURS PAYABLE
120 40
240 80
360 120
5.12 Employees may contribute their earned vacation hours to an employee approved for the vacation donation program. Vacation is donated and granted on the basis of the dollar value of the donor’s base pay rate.
ARTICLE 6: HOLIDAYS
6.1 Regular employees, except as otherwise provided herein, shall be entitled to have the following holiday time off with pay:
DESCRIPTION OF HOLIDAY Fixed Floating
1 January 1st X
2 The third Monday in January, known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day X 3 Lincoln Day X
4 The third Monday in February, known as President’s Day X 5 The last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day X
6 July 4th X
7 First Monday in September, known as Labor Day X
8 Employee’s Birthday X
9 June 19th, known as Juneteenth X
10 November 11th, known as Veteran’s Day X
11 Thanksgiving X
12 Friday after Thanksgiving X
13 The last half of the normal work shift before Christmas X 14 December 25th X
6.2 If any of the foregoing holidays falls on a Sunday, the Monday following shall be observed as the holiday, except by those employees who are regularly scheduled to work on Sunday other than on an overtime basis. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work on Sundays shall observe such holidays on Sunday. If any of the foregoing holidays falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as the holiday, except by those employees who are regularly scheduled to work on Saturday other than on an overtime basis. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work on Saturdays shall observe such holidays on Saturday. If any of the foregoing holidays falls on any day from Monday through Friday, inclusive, and that day is a regularly scheduled non-workday for an employee, such employee shall be entitled to receive another workday off with pay, to be scheduled in the same manner as vacation days are normally scheduled. Employees who work alternative work schedules commonly known as 9/80’s will be Packet Pg. 399 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 10 entitled to paid holiday for eight (8) hours, as applicable. If a holiday falls on a usual nine-hour working day, one hour of vacation or compensatory time will be charged to make up the short fall of the eight-hour holiday versus the nine hours of missed work. If the employee has no vacation time, one extra hour at straight time must be worked during that pay period.
6.3 An employee may observe the employee’s birthday holiday on the employee’s birthday or anytime during the pay period in which the birthday occurs, or the holiday may be deferred and scheduled as vacations are normally scheduled. Floating holidays shall be scheduled by employees and the employee’s supervisor in the same manner as vacations are normally scheduled. When an employee is required to work on a floating holiday the employee shall receive pay at the straight time rate.
6.4 Notwithstanding the foregoing, employees regularly assigned to work twelve (12) hour shifts at the Redding Power Plant shall not be entitled to observe the following holidays; Lincoln Day, Veterans Day nor the employee’s birthday.
6.5 Employees assigned to work ten (10) hour shifts for the Electric Department shall revert back to a normal eight-hour workday during the weeks in which holidays occur.
6.6 Employees may be scheduled to work on fixed holidays, in which event an employee will, in addition to holiday pay, be compensated at the overtime rate of pay for all time worked on such days. An employee may, however, elect to observe that holiday at another time, to be scheduled in the same manner as vacation days are normally scheduled. In which event, the employee will only be compensated for time worked on that day at the overtime rate of pay and shall not receive holiday pay.
An employee must be in a paid status on both workdays immediately adjacent to the holiday in order to receive pay for the holiday.
ARTICLE 7: ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
7.1 Exempt employees may be eligible for paid time off per calendar year as indicated below:
ADMINISTRATIVE
LEAVE MAY BE
GRANTED TO:
WITH
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
APPROVAL
WITH
CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL
Exempt employees: 40 Hours 80 Hours1
7.2 Administrative leave is granted on the payroll period closest to January 1 and must be used by the end of the calendar year or it is forfeited without compensation. No administrative leave shall be carried over to the next calendar year, nor shall unused administrative leave be converted to compensation.
1 See Article 7.6 for circumstances which would allow the City Manager to approve administrative leave in excess of 80 hours per calendar year.
Packet Pg. 400 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 11 7.3 Employees are to schedule administrative leave in the same manner as vacation with the approval of their Supervisor.
7.4 Employees appointed to an exempt position after the first of the year may be granted leave on a prorated basis. Administrative Leave balances may be adjusted when employees separate employment prior to the end of the calendar year.
7.5 Administrative leave may not be taken for the purpose of outside employment or for self employment.
7.6 The City Manager may grant up to one hundred twenty (120) hours per year to an exempt employee based on demonstrable and extraordinary workload changes due to the unique nature of the employee’s assignments.
ARTICLE 8: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
8.1 Regular employees who are absent from work due to the death of a member of the employee’s immediate family shall receive compensation at the regular rate of pay for the time necessary to be absent from work, but not to exceed forty (40) working hours per incident.
8.2 “Immediate family” as used herein includes only employee’s spouse or registered domestic partner; children (including miscarriages and stillbirths), grandchildren, brothers, sisters, parents, or grandparents of either employee or spouse; or other persons who are living in the employee’s immediate household. The relationships included herein shall apply whether by blood or marriage. Employees are allowed to take up to five (5) total work days due to the death of the employee’s “immediate family” in accordance with Government Code section 12945.7.
Employees who have exhausted their allowance of paid leave as provided in this section may request to utilize sick leave, vacation or compensatory time off or unpaid leave if the employee wants to take additional time off up to the five (5) total work days of leave provided. Such funeral leave for immediate family as provided in this section need not be taken in consecutive days, but must be used up within three (3) months of the date of the death of the immediate family member.
8.3 Regular employees who are absent from work to attend the funeral of a person other than an immediate family member shall receive compensation at the regular rate of pay for the time necessary to be absent from work, but not to exceed one (1) regularly scheduled work day per incident. A maximum of twenty-four (24) hours may be utilized for this type of leave in a calendar year.
8.4 An employee must be in a paid status on both scheduled workdays immediately adjacent to bereavement leave in order to receive pay for such leave.
ARTICLE 9: JURY/WITNESS DUTY
9.1 A Regular employee who is summoned for jury duty and thus absent from the work place will be paid for the time lost at the employee’s regular rate of pay.
9.2 Whenever any employee is subpoenaed to testify in court as a result of the employee’s employment and the employee is not an opposing party to the City, the employee shall Packet Pg. 401 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 12 be paid for all regular time lost. Employees subpoenaed by the Court for matters unrelated to City business must utilize vacation or other appropriate leave balances.
9.3 An employee must be in a paid status on both scheduled workdays immediately adjacent to the jury duty in order to receive pay for such leave.
ARTICLE 10: LEAVES
10.1 A leave of absence may be granted to employees by the City Manager for urgent and substantial reasons, up to a maximum of one year, providing satisfactory arrangements can be made to perform the employee’s duties without undue interference with the normal routine of work. Employees in an initial probationary period, Part-Time or Temporary status, are not eligible for leave of absence unless eligible pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act or the California Family Medical Leave Act.
(a) A leave will commence on and include the first workday on which the employee is absent and terminates with and includes the workday preceding the day the employee returns to work.
(b) All applications for leave of absence shall be made in writing except when the employee is unable to do so. The conditions under which an employee will be restored to employment on the termination of leave of absence shall be clearly stated by the City in conjunction with the granting of a leave of absence. An employee is required to submit medical certifications as to the conditions necessitating the leave if the leave is a result of exhaustion of sick leave. If the leave should exceed the initial request, the employee is responsible for requesting additional time off and providing current medical certifications and return to work dates. Upon an employee’s return to work after a leave of absence, the employee will be reinstated to the employee’s former position and working conditions, providing that the employee is capable of performing the duties of the employee’s former position, except that if there has been a reduction of forces or the employee’s position has been eliminated during said leave, the employee will be returned to the position the employee would be in, had the employee not been on a leave of absence.
(c) An employee’s status as a Regular employee will not be impaired by a leave of absence and the employee’s seniority will accrue.
(d) If an employee fails to return immediately on the expiration of the employee’s leave of absence or if the employee accepts other employment without prior City approval while on leave, the employee will thereby forfeit the leave of absence and employment with the City may be terminated.
(e) An employee on a leave of absence as provided herein shall not accrue vacation or sick leave benefits nor maintain group health and welfare insurance coverage. An employee may, if eligible, maintain group insurance coverage at the employee’s expense providing the full monthly premium is received by the City Treasurer on or before the first day of the month for which the premium is intended.
Packet Pg. 402 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 13 Notwithstanding the above, however, if the leave of absence is as a result of exhaustion of sick leave benefits, an employee’s group health insurance may be maintained for up to three (3) calendar months on the normal premium-sharing formula, providing the employee pays his/her employee’s share of the premium on a timely basis.
10.2 Family and medical leave for employees shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 29 USC Section 2601 et seq., and the provisions of the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Section 7297.0 et seq., as may be amended from time to time.
10.3 Pregnancy Disability Leave shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Section 7291.2 et seq.
10.4 Reproductive Loss Leave of Absences: Employees who are absent from work due to a reproductive loss event are eligible for up to five (5) days of protected leave per event, subject to a maximum of twenty (20) days in a 12-month period. “Reproductive loss event” is defined as “the day or, for multiple day events, the final day, of a failed adoption, failed surrogacy or unsuccessful assisted reproduction.” The reproductive loss leave is unpaid; however, employees may use available accrued paid leave such as vacation, sick time, deferred time off, compensatory time off, etc. The reproductive loss leave must be taken within three (3) months of the reproductive loss event, but the leave days do not need to be consecutive.
10.5 Vacation Donation Program
(a) This program has been established to allow employees to donate accrued vacation hours to eligible employees in need. The purpose of this program is to provide a means by which the eligible employee may obtain authorized paid time off. Employees eligible for the program must:
1. Be a Regular or Part-Time Regular employee already having completed an initial probationary period;
2. Have a verifiable long-term illness or injury (non-work related). For this program, long term is defined as no less than four (4) weeks in duration. It is the employee’s responsibility to complete and return a Request for Donation form to the Personnel Department and attach to it a letter from a licensed physician certifying that the employee has a long-term illness or disabling injury of at least a four-week duration;
3. Not be eligible for long-term disability insurance benefits;
4. Have exhausted all accrued leaves, including advanced sick leave benefits, resulting in the employee being in an unpaid status if on approved leave;
5. Have requested and exhausted a sick leave advance.
6. Have the concurrence of the Department Director and Personnel Director.
Packet Pg. 403 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 14 (b) Once an employee is determined eligible, a posting will be distributed and use of the donated hours will start as soon as possible. (c) When utilizing the donation program, recipients shall receive their normal regular rate of pay, as if being on paid leave status. The benefit shall be payable on regularly scheduled pay days. A minimum of twenty (20) hours per week must be utilized when there are available balances. As with paid leave status, recipients shall continue to be eligible to participate in the group health and welfare related benefits provided by the City.
ARTICLE 11: INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY
11.1 A Regular employee, who has completed their initial probationary period, and who becomes disabled as a result of a work-related injury or illness and is deemed eligible for benefits under the Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Chapters of the State Labor Code, shall receive compensation at the rate of eighty-five percent (85%) of the employee’s regular pay. This payment shall be made in lieu of temporary disability payments, which would be paid under the State Labor Code, for the period of disability not to exceed six (6) months. At the conclusion of six (6) months of supplemental benefits at the eighty-five percent (85%) rate, benefits are reduced to seventy percent (70%) of the employee’s regular pay for an additional six (6) month period. At any time the employee’s injury/illness is determined to be permanent and stationary or the employee is retired on a disability pension through CalPERS, eligibility under this provision ceases.
Employees who are covered under the provisions of California Labor Code, Section 4850 and those employees in their initial probationary period are excluded from this benefit.
In exchange for this benefit, the employee shall pay over to the City compensation received as a result of the disability, whether from Workers’ Compensation, State Disability Insurance (SDI), employee group health and welfare insurance benefits or unemployment compensation benefits. Privately secured insurance is excluded. The employee shall affirmatively assist the City in obtaining any such benefits to which the employee may be entitled, but has not yet received arising out of the disability. In no event shall such payment from the employee to the City from such sources exceed the amount of the supplemental benefits paid to the employee by the City in accordance with the provisions of the above paragraph.
11.2 An employee who is absent by reason of industrial disability may be returned to work by the City and given temporary light duties within the employee’s ability to perform, pursuant to the City’s Modified Duty Policy.
11.3 If a third party is found to be responsible for the employee’s industrial injury and the employee recovers a judgment in damages from said third party, then all supplemental benefits received as provided for in 11.1 not already repaid from the other sources mentioned in 11.1 shall be repaid to the City by the employee.
11.4 Vacation and sick leave shall accrue while an employee is absent from work and receiving the supplemental benefits as set forth in 11.1 or the benefits of Section 4850 of the Labor Code of the State of California. Regular and Part-Time Regular employees who are not in a Citypaid status and on leave receiving Workers’ Compensation temporary disability benefits, may, at their option, maintain their group health insurance coverage for up to a maximum of a cumulative total of three (3) years, which includes the period in which the employee is receiving supplemental Packet Pg. 404 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 15 disability benefits as set forth under 11.1, provided the employee pays his or her normal share of the group health insurance program premium, if any. Holidays which occur during the period for which an employee is receiving temporary disability compensation shall not be recognized for compensation purposes.
ARTICLE 12: EXPENSES
12.1 The following provisions allow for a fair and equitable means of reimbursing expenses incurred while conducting City business, i.e., traveling to authorized meetings, seminars, training sessions, luncheons and other events approved by the Department Director.
12.2 Transportation-Related Expenses:
(a) When City business requires that an employee commute to or from work in a City owned or leased vehicle, that employer provided vehicle cannot be used for any personal purposes. The value of this benefit is to be included in the assigned employee’s gross wages at a rate established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). (b) Whenever employees use their personal vehicles for City business at the City’s convenience, reimbursement will be at the rate per mile established by the City Manager, but not higher than the rate established by the Internal Revenue Service. (c) Whenever employees use their personal vehicle for the employee’s convenience for out of City travel on official City business, the total allowance for transportation shall in no case exceed the cost of coach-class air passage if such service is available. (This would include any additional expenses that would be incurred for lodging, meals and other expenses.) (d) The City is not responsible for any loss or damage, operating maintenance or repair expenses to personal vehicles used on City business. (e) Travel time will be allowed on the same basis as if the employee had traveled by air. The employee will charge to the City only the time that would have been required to make the trip using airline transportation. All time in excess of air travel time will be charged to the employee. Exceptions may be authorized by the Director of Finance in cases where it is beneficial to the City for the employee to use their personal vehicle.
12.3 Lodging and Meal Related Expenses:
(a) Employees who have a temporary work assignment at such distance that it is impractical for them to return to their regular residence will receive a per diem for meals, lodging and incidental expenses as determined utilizing the GSA Travel Rate for the duration of such assignment. The time spent by such employees in traveling to such temporary assignment at its beginning, to and from home on holidays and weekends, and from such temporary assignment at its conclusion will be paid by the City.
(b) Not withstanding (a) above, Lodging expenses may be reimbursed at actual and reasonable costs as approved by the Department Director, or designee. Receipts are required to support expenses.
Packet Pg. 405 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 16 (c) Travel per diem are included in an individual’s gross wages as determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
12.4 The City shall pay the reasonable cost of repair or a prorated replacement of uniforms, glasses, watches or other personal property up to three hundred dollars ($300) damaged in the course of employment. This provision does not apply to items lost or damaged as a result of negligence of the employee.
12.5 An employee who is required to change residence to accommodate employment with the City may be compensated for moving expenses, under special circumstances, subject to approval by the City Manager.
ARTICLE 13: UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
13.1 An annual uniform allowance shall be provided to Public Safety Management personnel required to wear a uniform as part of their normal job duties, as opposed to occasional ceremonial functions, as follows:
CLASSIFICATION AMOUNT
Fire Chief $1,200
Police Chief $1,300
Deputy Fire Chief $1,200
Police Services Manager $600
13.2. The annual uniform allowance will be paid in equally divided installments on a biweekly basis with the City’s regular payroll processing.
13.3. Newly hired employees will receive the full amount indicated above in Section
13.1. In July following the new employee’s hire date, regardless of time with the respective department, the employee will begin receiving bi-weekly installments with the regular payroll.
ARTICLE 14: EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH & WELFARE INSURANCE BENEFITS
14.1 Regular and Part-Time Regular employees and City Council members are eligible to participate in the City’s group health and welfare insurance benefit program, which includes the medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance plans, effective the first day of employment. The City shall pay the cost of the program for Regular employees and City Council members and dependents as indicated below. If a Part-Time Regular employee elects insurance coverage, premiums shall be shared by the City and the employee on a pro-rated basis at the same ratio to full-time employee benefits as the employee’s work hours bear to full-time employees’ work hours. Benefit highlights include:
(a) Life Insurance: Twice annual compensation up to $250,000. More specific benefit information is provided in the carrier’s booklet.
Packet Pg. 406 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 17 (b) Health Benefits:
Beginning Calendar Year 2013, the City will offer two health plans, a “Base Plan” and an optional “Buy Up Plan”. All eligible employees will be enrolled in the “Base Plan” and will have the option on a voluntary basis to enroll in the “Buy Up Plan” initially, and during the open enrollment period for each subsequent calendar year. Changes will be effective at the beginning of the following calendar year. Employees who do not complete an annual open enrollment group health medical plan selection will remain in the medical plan the employee participated in during the previous plan year.
All employees participating in the Group Health and Welfare Insurance Plan will pay twenty percent (20%) co-share of premium. The City’s contribution toward the monthly group health and welfare insurance composite premium rate for the “Base Plan” shall be 80%. Employees electing to enroll in the “Buy Up Plan” will be responsible for premiums beyond the City’s contribution of 80% of the “Base Plan” composite rate. The City has established a Section 125 Plan to redirect the portion of the employee’s salary to pay, on a pre-tax basis, the employee’s contribution toward the medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance composite premium rate.
All active employees will be able to select an optional high deductible plan (medical and prescription only) as an additional lower cost option for group health. The City will contribute a flat rate monthly amount, limited to the amount of the City’s contribution toward the “Base Plan”, for the high deductible plan. Retirees are not eligible for the high deductible plan.
For specifics regarding the City’s Group Health and Welfare Benefit Plan, refer to the Benefit Summary Plan Description.
Employees with spousal coverage will be allowed to “opt out” of the City’s group health and welfare insurance coverage (cease paying their share of the premium) beginning on January 1, 2013. Employees “opting out” of the City’s group health benefits must provide proof of alternative health care coverage on an annual basis during the open enrollment period. (c) Dental Benefits: The premium cost of the Dental benefit program is outlined under “Health Benefits” above. For specifics regarding the City’s Dental Plan, refer to the Benefit Summary Plan Document.
(d) Long Term Disability: After three (3) months, sixty percent (60%) of employee’s compensation to a maximum of $8,500 per month integrated with all other income benefits payable to age 65. More specific benefit information is provided in the carrier’s booklet. (e) Vision Care: The premium cost of the Vision benefit program is outlined under “Health Benefits” above. For specifics regarding the City’s Vision Plan, refer to the Benefit Summary Plan Document.
Effective September 1, 2011, health benefits not provided by Blue Shield will no longer be offered.
14.2 (a) Tier I – Group Health Benefits at Retirement for Employees and Elected Officials Hired or Elected Prior to August 7, 2011
Packet Pg. 407 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 18 All active employees and elected officials hired or elected prior to August 7, 2011, who retire from the City with five (5) or more years of City service (and eligible for CalPERS benefits upon separation of service) shall be eligible for the City to pay a 50% proportionate share of costs of the insurance premium should the active employee or elected official transitioning to retirement elect to participate in the group health plan or the group health, dental and vision plan also made available to active employees. To initially qualify for the benefit, the employee or elected official must go directly from active status to retiree status with CalPERS. To maintain a qualified status, and to continue to receive the benefit, the retiree must continue the group medical insurance during retirement without a break in coverage. Payments by the City will be discontinued upon termination of group medical insurance coverage by the City retiree or loss of qualified status by the retiree. Following the death of a retiree, the surviving spouse, if any, may continue the insurance and the City will continue the benefit on the same terms and conditions for the life of the surviving spouse. The City will not contribute payments on behalf of any retiree hired prior to August 7, 2011 except as set forth above.
14.2 (b) Tier 2 – Group Health Benefits at Retirement for Employees and Elected Officials Hired or Elected On or After August 7, 2011
All active employees and elected officials hired or elected on or after August 7, 2011, who retire on or before December 19, 2023 and who have five (5) or more years of City service (and are eligible for CalPERS benefits upon separation of service) shall be eligible for the City to pay a proportionate share of the cost of the insurance premiums in accordance with the following formula: two percent (2%) for every year of active service with the City of Redding up to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) should the active employee or elected official transitioning to retirement elect to participate in the group health plan or the group health, dental and vision plan also made available to active employees.
All active employees hired on or after August 7, 2011, who retire after December 19, 2023 and who have five or more years of City service (and are eligible for CalPERS benefits upon separation of service) shall be eligible for the City to pay a proportionate share of the cost of the insurance premiums in accordance with the following formula: five percent (5%) for every year of active service with the City of Redding up to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) should the active employee transitioning to retirement elect to participate in the group health plan or the group health, dental and vision plan also made available to active employees.
All active elected officials elected on or after August 7, 2011, who end City service after December 19, 2023, and who have been elected to two or more terms of office shall be eligible for the City to pay fifty percent (50%) of the share of cost of the insurance premiums should the active elected official elect to participate in the group health plan or the group health, dental and vision plan also made available to active employees.
To initially qualify for the benefit, the employee or elected official must go directly from active status to retiree status with CalPERS. To maintain a qualified status, and to continue to receive the benefit, the retiree must continue the group medical insurance during retirement without a break in coverage and the retiree and their covered spouses who reach Medicare A/B eligibility age must enroll in Medicare. Payments by the City will be discontinued upon termination of group medical insurance coverage by the City retiree or loss of qualified status by the retiree. Following the death a retiree, the surviving spouse, if any, may continue the insurance and the City will continue the Packet Pg. 408 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 19 benefit on the same terms and conditions for the life of the surviving spouse. The City will not contribute payments on behalf of any retiree hired after August 7, 2011 except as set forth above.
14.2 (c) Retiring employees who were hired or who worked under a different Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or City Resolution than the one in effect at the time of retirement shall be vested with the greatest retiree premium co-share formula in effect and for which that employee qualified for during his or her term of employment.
14.2 (d) Beginning Calendar Year 2013, the City will offer two health plans, a “Base Plan” and an optional “Buy Up Plan”. All retired employees participating in the group health plan will be enrolled in the “Base Plan” and will have the option on a voluntary basis to enroll in the “Buy Up Plan” initially, and during the open enrollment period for each subsequent calendar year. Changes will be effective at the beginning of the following calendar year. The City shall pay a proportionate share of the cost of the “Base Plan” insurance premiums as outlined above in sections 14.2 (a) and
14.2 (b). Participating retired employees electing to enroll in the “Buy Up Plan” will be responsible for premiums beyond the City’s contribution of the “Base Plan” composite rate. The City’s proportionate share of payments referenced above in 14.2 (a) and 14.2 (b) shall apply only to the premium for the “Base Plan”.
14.3 Regular employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Deferred Plan through voluntary payroll deductions from the employee’s pay.
14.4. The City offers the VantageCare Retiree Health Savings Plan to Regular employees.
ARTICLE 15: RETIREMENT PROGRAM
15.1 All Regular, Part-Time Regular, qualified Part-Time employees, and elected officials are covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) program.
Elected officials may choose to opt out of participating in CalPERS at the time of assuming office.
Tier 1 – Non-Safety Employees and Elected Officials
15.2 (a) Regular employees hired prior to January 1, 2013, and elected officials elected prior to that date, and those considered to be “Classic CalPERS Members” and will be covered under the 2.0% at age 55 retirement benefit formula with the 12 highest paid consecutive months final compensation provision. Employees and elected officials will be covered by the Indexed level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; and military service credit buy back option.
The employee contribution of seven percent (7%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis or monthly for elected officials.
Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and subsequently are rehired will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
All CalPERS eligible Tier 1 employees agree to cost sharing of the CalPERS contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516, effective December 27, 2020. The additional contribution of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Packet Pg. 409 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 20 Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• One percent (1.0%), effective December 27, 2020 [total employee contribution of 8%]; • An additional 1.125 percent (1.125%) for a total of nine point one two five percent (9.125%), effective August 21, 2022 [total employee contribution of 9.125%] • An additional .876 percent (.876%) for a total of ten point one percent (10.01%), effective • the pay period beginning January 5, 2025.
The City will also provide non-safety employees hired prior to August 7, 2011, and elected officials elected prior to that date with the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) 0.7% at age 55 retirement benefit formula for each year of regular City Service, any prior CalPERS service and CalPERS service credit purchased and credited to the employee’s City of Redding CalPERS account while an employee or elected official of the City as a supplement to the CalPERS benefit, so long as the employee or elected official is vested with five (5) years of City service.
Effective October 7, 2017, all regular employees receiving the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) benefit will make begin making an employee contribution of 2% of pensionable earnings that will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Effective December 26, 2021, all regular employees receiving the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) benefit will make an additional employee contribution of .7% of pensionable earnings (to equate to a total contribution of 50% of normal cost) that will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. This amount is subject to change based upon the biennial actuarial valuation for the PARS retirement benefit to equal 50% of normal cost.
Tier 2 – Non-Safety Employees and Elected Officials
15.2 (b) Pursuant to the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and elected officials elected on or after that date will be covered by the 2.0% at age 62 retirement formula with the 36 highest consecutive months final compensation provision as a “New CalPERS Member” if the employee or elected official 1) has not been a member of a California Public Retirement System, or 2) had prior CalPERS/reciprocity service with a break in service of six months or longer. Employees and elected officials will be covered by the Indexed level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4) Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; and military service credit buy back option. Also pursuant to PEPRA, New CalPERS Members will be responsible for paying one-half of the total normal cost rate for the retirement benefit on a bi-weekly pre-tax basis for employees or monthly for elected officials.
Employees hired on or after August 7, 2011, and elected officials elected on or after that date will not be eligible for the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) 0.7% at age 55 supplemental retirement benefit formula.
Tier 1 – “Classic” Public Safety Police Management Employees
15.2 (c) Public Safety Police Management employees hired prior to September 8, 2012, will be covered under the 3.0% at age 50 retirement benefit formula with the 12 highest paid consecutive months final compensation provision. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Packet Pg. 410 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 21 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; fifty percent (50%) ordinary disability benefit and military service credit buy back option. The employee contribution of nine percent (9%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• Three percent (3.0%), effective December 29, 2019 [total employee contribution of 12%]; • An additional 1.5 percent (1.5%) for a total of four and a half percent (4.5%), effective June 13, 2021 [total employee contribution of 13.5%];
• An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of six and a half percent (6.5%), effective September 5, 2021 [total employee contribution of 15.5%]; • An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of eight and a half percent (8.5%), effective September 4, 2022 [total employee contribution of 17.5%]; • An additional 1.73 percent (1.73%) for a total of ten-point twenty three percent (10.23%), effective the pay period beginning January 5, 2025 [total employee contribution of
19.23%].
Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and maintain CalPERS membership, and subsequently are rehired, will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
Tier 2 – “Classic” Public Safety Police Management Employees
15.2 (d) Public Safety Police Management employees hired between September 8, 2012, and December 31, 2012, and those hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are considered to be “Classic CalPERS Members” will be covered under three percent (3%) at age 55 retirement benefit formula using an average of the highest paid consecutive 36 months of employment when determining final compensation. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; fifty percent (50%) ordinary disability benefit and military service credit buy back option. The employee contribution of nine percent (9%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• Three percent (3.0%), effective December 29, 2019 [total employee contribution of 12%]; • An additional 1.5 percent (1.5%) for a total of four and a half percent (4.5%), effective June 13, 2021 [total employee contribution of 13.5%];
• An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of six and a half percent (6.5%), effective September 5, 2021 [total employee contribution of 15.5%]; • An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of eight and a half percent (8.5%), effective September 4, 2022 [total employee contribution of 17.5%]; • An additional 1.62 percent (1.62%) for a total of ten point twelve percent (10.12%) effective the pay period beginning January 5, 2025 [total employee contribution of 19.12%] Packet Pg. 411 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 22 Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and maintain CalPERS membership, and subsequently are rehired, will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
Tier 3 – “PEPRA” Public Safety Police Management Employees
15.2 (e) Pursuant to the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be covered by the 2.7% at age 57 retirement formula with the 36 highest consecutive months final compensation provision as a “New CalPERS Member” if the employee 1) has not been a member of a California Public Retirement System, or 2) had prior CalPERS/reciprocity service with a break in service of six months or longer. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4) Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; and military service credit buy back option. Also pursuant to PEPRA, New CalPERS Members will be responsible for paying one-half of the total normal cost rate for the retirement benefit on a bi-weekly pre-tax basis.
Tier 1 – “Classic” Public Safety Fire Management Employees
15.2 (c) Public Safety Fire Management employees hired prior to September 8, 2012, will be covered under the 3.0% at age 50 retirement benefit formula with the 12 highest paid consecutive months final compensation provision. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; fifty percent (50%) ordinary disability benefit and military service credit buy back option. The employee contribution of nine percent (9%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• Three percent (3.0%), effective December 29, 2019 [total employee contribution of 12%]; • An additional 1.5 percent (1.5%) for a total of four and a half percent (4.5%), effective June 13, 2021 [total employee contribution of 13.5%];
• An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of six and a half percent (6.5%), effective September 5, 2021 [total employee contribution of 15.5%]; • An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of eight and a half percent (8.5%), effective September 4, 2022 [total employee contribution of 17.5%]; Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and maintain CalPERS membership, and subsequently are rehired, will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
Tier 2 – “Classic” Public Safety Fire Management Employees
15.2 (d) Public Safety Fire Management employees hired between September 8, 2012, and December 31, 2012, and those hired on or after January 1, 2013 who are considered to be “Classic CalPERS Members” will be covered under three percent (3%) at age 55 retirement benefit formula using an average of the highest paid consecutive 36 months of employment when determining final compensation. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program Packet Pg. 412 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 23 (Government Code Section 21382.4), Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; fifty percent (50%) ordinary disability benefit and military service credit buy back option.
The employee contribution of nine percent (9%) of pensionable earnings will be paid by the employee through a bi-weekly payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.
Employees have agreed to cost sharing of the contribution rate in accordance with Government Code Section 20516 as follows:
• Three percent (3.0%), effective December 29, 2019 [total employee contribution of 12%]; • An additional 1.5 percent (1.5%) for a total of four and a half percent (4.5%), effective June 13, 2021 [total employee contribution of 13.5%];
• An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of six and a half percent (6.5%), effective September 5, 2021 [total employee contribution of 15.5%]; • An additional 2 percent (2%) for a total of eight and a half percent (8.5%), effective September 4, 2022 [total employee contribution of 17.5%]; Regular employees vested in Tier 1 who leave City employment and maintain CalPERS membership, and subsequently are rehired, will be re-employed with Tier 1 status for CalPERS benefits.
Tier 3 – “PEPRA” Public Safety Fire Management Employees
15.2 (e) Pursuant to the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be covered by the 2.7% at age 57 retirement formula with the 36 highest consecutive months final compensation provision as a “New CalPERS Member” if the employee 1) has not been a member of a California Public Retirement System, or 2) had prior CalPERS/reciprocity service with a break in service of six months or longer. Employees will be covered by the Fourth Level of 1959 Survivors’ Benefit Program (Government Code Section 21382.4) Survivor Continuance allowance; credit for unused sick leave; and military service credit buy back option. Also pursuant to PEPRA, New CalPERS Members will be responsible for paying one-half of the total normal cost rate for the retirement benefit on a bi-weekly pre-tax basis.
ARTICLE 16: CONTINUING EDUCATION
16.1 Regular, non-probationary, employees who complete City approved courses taken for credit with a passing grade may, upon application, be reimbursed for the tuition, cost of required textbooks and required materials, including but not limited to computer software, calculators, videos, but not to include incidentals such as paper, pens and pencils.
16.2 Employees must obtain prior approval from their Department Director.
Reimbursement under this program shall be limited to four hundred dollars ($400.00) per course (semester/quarter).
ARTICLE 17: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - DISCIPLINE
17.1 Any grievance which may arise between a Regular or Part-Time employee and the City with respect to discharge, demotion, suspension, or loss of pay of an individual employee, Packet Pg. 413 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 24 shall be determined by the provisions of the following Discipline Grievance procedure.
Probationary employees shall not be entitled to invoke the Grievance Procedure with regard to matters of discharge or demotion. This shall not, however, prevent Probationary employee from exercising any other rights under this procedure. Every employee designated by the City to hear grievances shall have the authority to settle them.
17.2 Step 1: The initial step in the resolution of a grievance shall be the presentation of the grievance, in writing, to the Personnel Director, who shall conduct an investigation and attempt to resolve the grievance. If no resolution of the grievance is achieved, the Personnel Director shall provide the employee with the City’s answer to the grievance in writing. This step will be taken during the working hours of the employee.
17.3 Step 2: If a grievance is not resolved in the initial step, the second step shall be the presentation of the grievance, in writing, to the City Manager or designee, who will answer, in writing, within ten (10) calendar days. This step shall be taken within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the answer to Step One.
17.4 Step 3: If a grievance is not resolved in the second step, the third step shall be the referral of the matter to mediation by either party within twenty (20) calendar days of the answer to Step Two. Whenever a grievance is referred to mediation, either the employee or the City may request that the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service refer a state mediator. The mediator shall assist the parties in the resolution of the grievance in the same manner as that which is normally used in the mediation of interest disputes. Referral to Step Four shall not occur until the mediator has released the parties from the mediation process.
17.5 Step 4: If a grievance is not resolved in the third step of this procedure, the fourth step shall be referral by either the City or the employee to arbitration. The fourth step shall be taken within twenty (20) calendar days of the date of the answer to Step Three. a) An Arbitrator shall be appointed on each occasion that a grievance is submitted to arbitration. The arbitrator shall be chosen by mutual agreement of the City and employee. In the event that City and the employee or their representative are unable to agree on the selection of an Arbitrator, they shall request the State of California Mediation and Conciliation Service to nominate five (5) persons to be the Arbitrator. The City and the employee or their representative each will alternately challenge two (2) of such nominees, the party having the first challenge to be determined by lot. The remaining nominee shall be accepted as the Arbitrator and their compensation and expenses shall be borne equally by the City and the employee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City and the employee may, by mutual consent, agree on a single arbitrator to hear grievances, on the same cost sharing basis. The City and the employee shall pay the compensation and expenses of their respective witnesses. At the employee’s or their representative’s request, the City shall release employees from duty to participate in arbitration proceedings. (b) The Arbitrator shall hold such hearings and shall consider such evidence as to the Arbitrator appears necessary and proper. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on City and the employee, provided that such decision does not in any way add to, disregard or modify any of the provisions of City policies, resolutions or ordinances.
Packet Pg. 414 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 25 17.6 Failure by the employee to meet any of the aforementioned time limits as set forth in Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 will result in forfeiture. If the City fails to answer a grievance on a timely basis, the grievance may be advanced to the next step. Except, however, that the aforementioned time limits may be extended by mutual agreement. Grievances settled by forfeiture shall not bind either party to an interpretation of City policies, practices, resolutions or ordinances, nor shall such settlements be cited by either party as evidence in the settlement of subsequent grievances.
ARTICLE 18: LAYOFF, DISPLACEMENT AND REINSTATEMENT
18.1 Layoff is defined as an involuntary separation of an employee or a reduction in hours from regular full-time to regular part-time due to lack of work or funds, reorganization, or economic or other reasons as deemed necessary by the City Council or the City Manager. Layoff does not include separation for cause.
18.2 Whenever it becomes necessary for the City to lay off employees for any reason, the City shall give employees involved as much notice as possible; but in no event will such employees receive less than two (2) weeks notice of layoff. Where probationary or temporary employees are to be laid off, no notice of layoff need be given.
18.3 Within a department, in the event of layoff, the City Manager shall consult with the affected Department Director and the Personnel Director to determine the number of employees by classification to be laid off. Layoff will be determined by an employee’s seniority within the identified classification. An employee whose job is being eliminated may elect to displace an employee in a lower paid classification if (1) the employee previously attained permanent status in that classification, and (2) the employee’s City seniority is greater than that of the incumbent employee in the lower paid classification.
18.4 Regular employees who are laid off will be given preference in filling future vacancies for a period up to six (6) months, providing they keep the City advised of their current address. Re-employment shall be based upon the laid-off employee’s ability to meet current employment standards. If multiple laid-off employees meet the current employment standards for re-employment, the City will allow the laid-off employees to compete for the vacant position through a competitive recruitment process. If an employee does not accept re-employment, the employee’s name shall be removed from the re-employment list and the employee shall no longer have re-employment rights.
ARTICLE 19: DEFINITIONS
“ACTUAL SERVICE” means paid service on the City payroll in a position in City service. “ALLOCATION” describes an individual position for which funds have been budgeted to cover salary and related costs.
“ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES” describes schedules which permit work days of longer than eight hours without the obligation to pay overtime. Employees typically work fewer days each week, with longer hours each day. Common alternative workweek schedules are the “4/10” (four Packet Pg. 415 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 26 10-hour days each week), “3/12” (three 12-hour days) and the “9/80” (nine hours each day, five days one week, four days the next week.).
“CALENDAR YEAR” means a year starting on January 1 and terminating at the close of the following December 31.
“CITY” means the City of Redding in the State of California. “CLASS” or “CLASSIFICATION” defines a grouping of positions on the basis of the nature of the tasks, duties and responsibilities performed so as positions are sufficiently similar that the same descriptive title, the same requirements as to education, experience, knowledge and ability may be demanded of incumbents, and so that the same schedule of compensation may be made to apply with equity.
“COMPENSATION” means the salary, wage, allowances and all other forms of valuable consideration earned by, or paid to, any employee by reason of service in any position, but does not include any allowances authorized and incurred as incidents to employment. “CONTINUOUS SERVICE” means service uninterrupted from date of appointment except for authorized absence.
“DAY” means calendar day unless specified as a working day. “DEPARTMENT” includes office, and “office” includes department. “DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR” means the head of an established office or department having supervision of such department and office.
“EMPLOYEE” means a person legally occupying a position in City service. “EXEMPT EMPLOYEE” means an employee in a position not covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), includes most professional, supervisory, managerial and executive positions.
“FISCAL YEAR” means a City budget year starting on July 1 and terminating at the close of the following June 30.
“FIXED HOLIDAY” means a non-floating holiday.
“FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE” means a workweek schedule of eight hours per day where some employees begin a shift early in the day and others begin their work later in the day. “FLOATING HOLIDAY” means a holiday in which the employee may elect, with City approval, to take the paid holiday off on that date or defer it to another date. “MONTH” means a period from a particular calendar date in a month to and including the immediately preceding date of the following month.
Packet Pg. 416 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update) 27 “NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE” means an employee in a position covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
“POSITION” means a collection of duties and responsibilities which require the full-time or parttime services and employment of one person or more persons in a job share situation. “REGULAR BASE RATE OF PAY” means the rate established by Schedules of Classifications and Wage Rates/Salary Ranges or the Executive Management Pay-for-Performance Salary Plan that are approved by City Council Resolution.
“SENIORITY” means total length of continuous service with the City. Continuity of service will not be broken and seniority will accrue when an employee is: called to active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States; on active duty with the National Guard; absent due to industrial injury; on leave of absence; or on excused leave.
“TITLE” means the designation given to, or name applied to, a classification to the legally appointed incumbent of each position allocated to the class. “YEAR” means a period from a particular calendar month and date of a year to and including the immediately preceding date of the same month in the following year.
Packet Pg. 417 Attachment: Final Unrep Employment and Benefit Policies (4.15(a)--Unrep EE Policy Update)
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
The Public Hearing continued from the regular City Council meeting held on March 3, 2026, regarding City of Redding Electric Utility (REU) rate increases and increasing the Residential Energy Discount, is hereby cancelled and will not be discussed by the Council at this time.
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
ITEM NO. 6.1
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 6.1--Cancellation of Public Hearing to consider City of Redding electric rate increases.
Nick Zettel, Director of
Redding Electric Utility
Packet Pg. 418
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Consider authorizing the Mayor to send a letter of support to the Rural Northern California Medical School Consortium in support of a medical sciences school in the City of Redding.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this Letter of Support.
Alternative Action
Council could decline this action or provide alternative direction.
Background/Analysis
Staff has been unable to locate background information on the Rural Northern California Medical Education Consortium. Thus far the information found is limited to various social media posts. It is unclear as to the status of this group; LLC, Corporation, partnership, or non-profit entity. The Secretary of State does not have a record of the entity, making it difficult to obtain additional detail.
Through various news reports, it appears the consortium was formed in an effort to bring rural health care to the 17-county North State region by establishing a regionally based medical sciences school, in partnership with hospitals, clinics, educational institutions, and community organizations with the overall goal of increasing health care providers in the region.
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
ITEM NO. 9A
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9A--Consider a Letter of Support for a Northern California Medical Sciences School in the City of Redding.
Mike Littau, Mayor
Packet Pg. 419
Report to Redding City Council March 12, 2026
Re: 9A--Letter of Support for a Northern California Medical Sciences School in the City of Redding Page 2
The consortium membership gleaned from the various social media posts lists the following individuals as Members:
• Dr. Paul Dhanuka;
• Dr. Irene Salter;
• Dr. Jason Salter;
• Dr. Norm Hall;
• Gretchen Melburg;
• Dean Germano;
• Christy Coleman;
• Robin Schurig;
• Dr. Paul Wang;
• Dr. Darren Gordon; and
• Todd Smith
Environmental Review
This item is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• This agenda item is considered a routine operational item.
Attachments
Draft Letter of Support - Medical School
Packet Pg. 420
Mike Littau, Mayor
[email protected]
530.225.4447
March 17, 2026
Rural Northern California Medical Education Consortium
Norm Hall Ed.D., Chair
c/o Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003
Re: Letter of Support for Establishment of a Rural Northern California Medical Sciences School in the City of Redding
Dear Chair Hall and Members of the Northern California Medical Education Consortium, On behalf of the City Council of the City of Redding, I am writing to express our support for the establishment of a medical sciences school located in the City of Redding.
Communities across the country are experiencing an urgent shortage of health care providers and trained medical staff. A strong, well-resourced and supported medical sciences school could be one of the most effective solutions to this challenge.
A medical sciences school could be uniquely positioned to address this gap by partnering with local workforce development boards, school districts, industry leaders, and apprenticeship programs.
Through these collaborations, the school could:
• Align with real-time community needs
• Expand apprenticeship and internship opportunities
• Create career pathways for rural northern-California high school students and adult learners
• Support incumbent health care providers by upskilling current staff • Strengthen the regional economy
Investing in rural communities, where access to higher education and workforce training presents many challenges, such as geography, transportation, housing, etc., will help build a sustainable workforce pipeline for decades to come.
Thank you for your commitment to this effort.
Sincerely,
Mike Littau
Mayor
City of Redding
Packet Pg. 421 Attachment: Draft Letter of Support - Medical School (9A--Letter of Support for a Northern California Medical Sciences School in the City of
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Consider the following actions:
(1) Approve sole source Consulting and Professional Services Agreement pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Sections 4.20.080(A)(6) and 4.20.120(L)(8), with Circle 6 Consulting Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 to perform a City-wide efficiency study;
(2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement; and
(3) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 29th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $235,230 for Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Fiscal Impact
The cost of the Consulting and Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) between The City of Redding (City) and Circle 6 Consulting, Inc. (Circle 6), is $300,000. The costs were allocated based on the amount of budget for each department.
Internal Service Funds, Enterprise funds, and special revenue funds share of the costs is $234,590. Internal Service Funds make up $30,890 of this amount and each have available fund balances to cover the cost, which requires no additional allocations. The allocations range from 25% to approximately 55% General Fund. Enterprise Funds comprise $201,710 of the cost of the contract and each have adequate reserves to absorb the cost. Special Revenue Funds (Library and Parking) make up $1,990 of the cost.
The General Fund departments allocated cost is $65,410. With the exception of the Animal Control division, which is being allocated $640, the remaining departments were required to find savings to cover their portion of the contract. The identified General Fund savings from the department totals $64,770.
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.1(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.1(a)--Consider Approval of Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting for the City of Redding (City).
William S Tarbox, City
Manager
Packet Pg. 422
Report to Redding City Council March 12, 2026
Re: 9.1(a)--Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting Page 2 Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could decline to enter into an agreement with Circle 6 and provide staff with alternative direction.
Background/Analysis
The City Manager requests City Council approval to award a sole-source contract to Circle 6.
This is in alignment with Redding Municipal Code (RMC) section 4.20.080(A)(6), RMC
4.20.120(L)(8), and City Manager Policy 22-03, to bypass the request for proposal process and award a sole source contract based on City Council approval. Circle 6 has completed numerous efficiency studies for municipal governments, federal agencies, and public -service organizations. Circle 6 provides specialized insights and methodologies that go beyond the scope typically offered by other consulting firms, making the firm uniquely qualified to perform the Citywide efficiency study.
Circle 6, a recognized provider of resource management models for public and private sector organizations. Using Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies, Circle 6 will develop a comprehensive, City-specific guide to support efforts to increase efficiency and accountability while reducing waste. Circle 6 is listed on the U.S.
General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, further demonstrating its qualifications and experience delivering effective, results-driven services for government agencies. Circle 6’s approach encourages collaboration, direct engagement with leadership and frontline staff, and development of customized solutions aligned with each client’s operational needs. Circle 6 has experience supporting full Lean Six Sigma deployments, strengthening existing performance improvement initiatives, and providing operational-level project support.
Circle 6’s proposal will support the City of Redding (City) in undertaking a structured, datadriven review of operations, financial performance, and organizational processes to ensure alignment with Council priorities and long-term fiscal sustainability. The consultant’s work will include:
• A five-year financial deep dive, including analysis of budgets versus actuals, overtime and staffing patterns, contracts and vendors, enterprise and internal service funds, fleet and facilities costs, utilities, and other major recurring expenditures; • Rapid department interviews and field observations to identify process slowdowns, duplication of effort, bottlenecks, and breakdowns in workflow; • Lean waste identification, including excess approval layers, manual or paper-based workflows, duplicate data entry, backlogs, and ineffective policies or systems; and • Cost leakage and control risk assessments across procurement, overtime, purchasing cards, fee collection, inventory, and asset controls.
Circle 6 will complete the work in structured phases. In the initial phase, the consultant will conduct assessment activities while simultaneously identifying high-confidence, low-risk quickwin opportunities that can be implemented immediately, and free staff capacity. Later phases will focus on mid- and long-term operational improvements, including process redesign, staffing alignment, technology enhancements, and structural/ policy changes.
Packet Pg. 423
Report to Redding City Council March 12, 2026
Re: 9.1(a)--Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting Page 3 Circle 6 is anticipated to be on board in late March or early April. Once the initial phase of the contract is completed, the City may choose to extend the Contract with Circle 6 in 60-90 day increments. If an extension is warranted, staff will return to City Council to request approval.
The City Manager, will provide periodic updates to the City Council as the study progresses.
This may include key milestones, preliminary findings, and any significant issues that arise during the course of the study.
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
• Budget and Financial Management – “Achieve balanced and stable 10-year Financial Plans for all funds.”
• Communication and Transparency – “Improve the quality of communication with the public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve public trust.”
• Government of the 21st 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
Budget Resolution
Consulting and Professional Services Contract
Packet Pg. 424
Resolution No. 2026 - ____
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING THAT Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 be and is hereby amended as follows:
Fiscal Year Ended 2026
Fund Division Description Increase Decrease
101 1061 Animal Control 640 -
311 3101 Inofrmation Technologies 3,320 -
315 3111 Geographic Inofrmation Services 480 -
317 3121 Communications - Radios 1,100 -
321 3201 Electrical Technicians 2,070 -
321 3211 USA Locates 530 -
325 3251 Redding Municipal Utility Administration 1,370 - 331 3301 Building Maintenance 480 -
335 3351 Public Relations, Marketing, & Communications 2,290 - 341 3401 Records Management 320 -
345 3411 Reprographics 390 -
351 3501 Fleet 3,700 -
361 3605 Utility Customer Services 5,060 -
365 3615 Field Services 910 -
381 3801 Risk Liability & Insurance 4,680 -
383 3831 Risk Worker's Compensation 3,380 -
391 3901 Employer Services 750 -
393 3921 Volunteer Services 60 -
175 5201 Parking System - Operation 250 -
175 5211 Parking System - Enforcement 60 -
181 5301 Library 1,520 -
182 5305 Branch Libraries 160 -
221 6101 Water - General and Administration 1,800 -
221 6102 Water - Production 920 -
221 6103 Water Treatment 5,450 -
221 6104 Water - System Operation and Maintenance 5,430 - 221 6191 Water - Capital Outlay 9,690 -
231 6301 Wastewater System - Administration 6,520 -
231 6302 Wastewater - Stillwater Treatment Plant 2,050 - 231 6304 Wastewater Collection Systems 2,680 -
231 6305 Wastewater Clear Creek Treatment Plant 3,970 - 231 6311 Wastewater - Industrial Pretreatment 600 -
231 6391 Wastewater Collection Capital Outlay 5,390 -
231 6392 Wastewater Treatment Capital Outlay 8,440 -
251 6501 Solid Waste Administration 2,350 -
251 6502 Residential Garbage Collection 2,580 -
251 6503 Commercial Trash Collection 2,320 -
251 6504 Roll-Off Trash Collection 990 -
251 6505 Resource Recovery 5,250 -
251 6506 Hazardous Household Waste 440 -
251 6507 Transfer Station 2,850 -
251 6508 Solid Waste Roads and Sweeping 1,050 -
251 6581 Benton Landfill Monitoring 130 -
255 6591 West Central Landfill 2,030 -
241 6701 Storm Drain - General and Administration 1,070 - 241 6791 Storm Drain - Capital Outlay 390 -
291 6901 Redding Area Bus Authority 10,840 -
201 7101 Redding Regional Airport 2,920 -
201 7111 Benton Airport 120 -
206 7201 Convention Center 480 -
211 8003 REU - Interdepartmental 9,190 -
211 8005 REU - Administration 3,590 -
211 8011 REU - Regulatory Compliance 1,040 -
211 8015 REU - Energy Management 2,630 -
211 8021 REU - Power Production 8,430 -
211 8025 REU - Power Supply 37,320 -
211 8031 REU - Resources 1,060 -
211 8035 REU - Line 8,850 -
211 8041 REU - Vegetation Management 4,350 -
211 8045 REU - Service Planning 1,330 -
211 8051 REU - Substations 1,510 -
211 8055 REU - Asset Management 1,470 -
211 8061 REU - Operations Engineering 2,110 -
211 8065 REU - GIS 200 -
211 8071 REU - Operational Technology 2,050 -
211 8075 REU - Customer Programs 2,500 -
211 8079 REU - Metering 1,370 -
211 8081 REU - Financial Services 1,080 -
211 8085 REU - Debt 11,380 -
211 8091 REU - Capital 6,190 -
211 8095 REU - Capital / General System Improvements 5,310 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 29th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049 INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY $235,230 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIRCLE 6 CONSULTING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
29TH AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -049
Packet Pg. 425 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.1(a)--Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustments by this Resolution are as follows:
Fiscal Year Ended 2026
Decrease (Increase) Fund Balance Use of Funds Source of Funds 101 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance $ 640
311 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 3,320
315 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 480
317 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 1,100
321 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 2,600
325 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 1,370
331 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 480
335 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 2,290
341 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 320
345 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 390
351 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 3,700
361 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 5,060
365 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 910
381 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 4,680
383 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 3,380
391 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 750
393 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 60
175 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 310
181 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 1,520
182 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 160
201 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 3,040
206 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 480
211 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 112,960
221 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 23,290
231 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 29,650
241 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 1,460
251 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 17,960
255 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 2,030
291 0000 2710000 Beginning Balance 10,840
Increase (Decrease) Expenditures Use of Funds Source of Funds 101 1001 5040001 Specialized Services 130
101 1001 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (130)
101 1011 5040001 Specialized Services 370
101 1011 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (370)
101 1021 5040001 Specialized Services 550
101 1021 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (550)
101 1031 5040001 Specialized Services 570
101 1031 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (570)
101 1041 5040001 Specialized Services 430
101 1041 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (430)
101 1045 5040001 Specialized Services (1,140)
101 1045 5125001 Operating Material/Supp 1,140
101 1048 5040001 Specialized Services 340
101 1048 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (340)
101 1051 5040001 Specialized Services 590
101 1051 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (590)
101 1061 5040001 Specialized Services 640
101 1099 5040001 Specialized Services 780
101 1099 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (780)
101 1101 5040001 Specialized Services 430
101 1101 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (430)
101 1111 5040001 Specialized Services 1,570
101 1111 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (1,570)
101 1121 5040001 Specialized Services 1,270
101 1121 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (1,270)
101 1131 5040001 Specialized Services 600
101 1131 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (600)
29TH AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -049
Packet Pg. 426 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.1(a)--Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
Fiscal Year Ended 2026 (Continued)
Expenditures (Continued) Use of Funds Source of Funds
101 1401 5040001 Specialized Services 2,780
101 1401 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (2,780)
101 1402 5040001 Specialized Services 16,320
101 1402 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (16,320)
101 1403 5040001 Specialized Services 3,800
101 1403 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (3,800)
101 1404 5040001 Specialized Services 2,770
101 1404 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (2,770)
101 1501 5040001 Specialized Services 1,560
101 1501 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (1,560)
101 1502 5040001 Specialized Services 14,580
101 1502 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (14,580)
101 1503 5040001 Specialized Services 950
101 1503 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (950)
101 1601 5040001 Specialized Services 820
101 1601 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (820)
101 1611 5040001 Specialized Services 380
101 1611 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (380)
101 1621 5040001 Specialized Services 3,310
101 1621 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (3,310)
101 1631 5040001 Specialized Services 3,470
101 1631 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (3,470)
101 1701 5040001 Specialized Services 410
101 1701 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (410)
101 1711 5040001 Specialized Services 2,590
101 1711 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (2,590)
101 1721 5040001 Specialized Services 1,350
101 1721 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (1,350)
101 1725 5040001 Specialized Services 370
101 1725 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (370)
101 1726 5040001 Specialized Services 530
101 1726 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (530)
101 1750 5040001 Specialized Services 10
101 1750 5125001 Operating Material/Supp (10)
311 3101 5040001 Specialized Services 3,320
315 3111 5040001 Specialized Services 480
317 3121 5040001 Specialized Services 1,100
321 3201 5040001 Specialized Services 2,070
321 3211 5040001 Specialized Services 530
325 3251 5040001 Specialized Services 1,370
331 3301 5040001 Specialized Services 480
335 3351 5040001 Specialized Services 2,290
341 3401 5040001 Specialized Services 320
345 3411 5040001 Specialized Services 390
351 3501 5040001 Specialized Services 3,700
361 3605 5040001 Specialized Services 5,060
365 3615 5040001 Specialized Services 910
381 3801 5040001 Specialized Services 4,680
383 3831 5040001 Specialized Services 3,380
391 3901 5040001 Specialized Services 750
393 3921 5040001 Specialized Services 60
175 5201 5040001 Specialized Services 250
175 5211 5040001 Specialized Services 60
181 5301 5040001 Specialized Services 1,520
182 5305 5040001 Specialized Services 160
221 6101 5040001 Specialized Services 1,800
29TH AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -049
Packet Pg. 427 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.1(a)--Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
Fiscal Year Ended 2026 (Continued)
Expenditures (Continued) Use of Funds Source of Funds
221 6102 5040001 Specialized Services 920
221 6103 5040001 Specialized Services 5,450
221 6104 5040001 Specialized Services 5,430
221 6191 5040001 Specialized Services 9,690
231 6301 5040001 Specialized Services 6,520
231 6302 5040001 Specialized Services 2,050
231 6304 5040001 Specialized Services 2,680
231 6305 5040001 Specialized Services 3,970
231 6311 5040001 Specialized Services 600
231 6391 5040001 Specialized Services 5,390
231 6392 5040001 Specialized Services 8,440
251 6501 5040001 Specialized Services 2,350
251 6502 5040001 Specialized Services 2,580
251 6503 5040001 Specialized Services 2,320
251 6504 5040001 Specialized Services 990
251 6505 5040001 Specialized Services 5,250
251 6506 5040001 Specialized Services 440
251 6507 5040001 Specialized Services 2,850
251 6508 5040001 Specialized Services 1,050
251 6581 5040001 Specialized Services 130
255 6591 5040001 Specialized Services 2,030
241 6701 5040001 Specialized Services 1,070
241 6791 5040001 Specialized Services 390
291 6901 5040001 Specialized Services 10,840
201 7101 5040001 Specialized Services 2,920
201 7111 5040001 Specialized Services 120
206 7201 5040001 Specialized Services 480
211 8003 5040001 Specialized Services 9,190
211 8005 5040001 Specialized Services 3,590
211 8011 5040001 Specialized Services 1,040
211 8015 5040001 Specialized Services 2,630
211 8021 5040001 Specialized Services 8,430
211 8025 5040001 Specialized Services 37,320
211 8031 5040001 Specialized Services 1,060
211 8035 5040001 Specialized Services 8,850
211 8041 5040001 Specialized Services 4,350
211 8045 5040001 Specialized Services 1,330
211 8051 5040001 Specialized Services 1,510
211 8055 5040001 Specialized Services 1,470
211 8061 5040001 Specialized Services 2,110
211 8065 5040001 Specialized Services 200
211 8071 5040001 Specialized Services 2,050
211 8075 5040001 Specialized Services 2,500
211 8079 5040001 Specialized Services 1,370
211 8081 5040001 Specialized Services 1,080
211 8085 5040001 Specialized Services 11,380
211 8091 5040001 Specialized Services 6,190
211 8095 5040001 Specialized Services 5,310
$ 235,230 $ 235,230
THAT the purpose is to increase appropriations by $235,230 for fiscal year 2025-26.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Redding on the_____day of ____________, 2026 and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVAL:
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN CURTIS, City Attorney 29TH AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -049
Packet Pg. 428 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.1(a)--Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting) Packet Pg. 429
Attachment: Consulting and Professional Services Contract (9.1(a)--Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting) Packet Pg. 430
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CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Accept the City of Redding’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report; and adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 28th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025- 049 increasing appropriations by $1,185,570 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and decreasing appropriations by $938,670 for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Fiscal Impact
At its February 3, 2026 meeting, City Council directed changes to the General Fund revenues, specifically the various tax revenues. These changes along with other budgetary changes included with this report, once implemented into the 10-year Plan, bring into focus structural issues within the General Fund. Per City Council Policy 412, a ten percent cash reserve is required. . The 10-Year Plan does not maintain a ten percent reserve and requires the need to restructure the budget in order to identify savings and/or additional revenues to obtain a balanced budget.
Alternative Action
The Council could choose to reject the report and provide staff with alternate direction.
Background/Analysis
REVENUES
Overview
General Fund revenue as of December 31, 2025 totals $42,912,180, which is $2,461,774 or 5.43 percent below staff’s cash flow projection. Details for the General Fund tax revenues are provided below:
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.10(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.10(a)--Consider accepting of the City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review and Adoption of the Associated Resolution
Greg Robinett, Director of
Finance/City Treasurer
Packet Pg. 450
Report to Redding City Council March 13, 2026
Re: 9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review Page 2 Sales Tax
Sales tax revenue through December 31, 2025 totals $14,951,495, which is $221,139 or 1.46 percent below staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $15,172,634. This is relative to the updated projections set by Council on February 3, 2026. Additionally, through February 2026, Sales Tax totaled $20,678,195, which is $349,580 or 1.7% above the updated projection. The attached budget resolution reflects the updated totals to the amount approved by Council on February 3, 2026.
Property Tax
Property tax revenue through December 31, 2025 totals $1,139,123, which is $61,298 or 5.1 percent below staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $1,200,421. This is relative to the updated projections set by Council on February 3, 2026. Additionally, through February 2026, Property Tax totaled $17,435,853, which is $137,997 or .8% above the updated projection. The attached budget resolution reflects the updated totals to the amount approved by Council on February 3, 2026.
Transient Occupancy Tax
Transient Occupancy tax revenue through December 31, 2025 totals $4,301,215, which is $156,484 or 3.8 percent above staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $4,144,731. This is relative to the updated projections set by Council on February 3, 2026. Additionally, through February Transient Occupancy Tax totaled $5,214,725, which is $121,458 or 2.3% above the updated projection. The attached budget resolution reflects the updated totals to the amount approved by Council on February 3, 2026.
Cannabis Tax
Cannabis tax revenue through December 31, 2025 totals $749,666, which is $139,834 or 15.72 percent below staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $889,500. The attached budget resolution reflects the updated totals to the amount approved by Council on February 3, 2026.
Other Taxes
Other taxes (Business License Tax, Real Property Transfer Tax and Franchise Tax) revenue through December 31, 2025 totals $871,132, which is $371,868 or 30.0 percent below staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $1,243,000. The attached budget resolution updates the budget to the amount approved by Council on February 3, 2026. No additional adjustments should be necessary as most of the Franchise Taxes are collected in the last two months of the year and the budget forecast was spread evenly throughout the year. By year end this estimate and actuals should be close.
Licenses & Permits
Revenues from licenses and permits through December 31, 2025 totals $1,215,469, which is $132,233 or 9.8 percent below staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $1,347,702. Staff is not recommending any changes, at this time, to licenses and permit revenue.
Packet Pg. 451
Report to Redding City Council March 13, 2026
Re: 9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review Page 3 Fines & Penalties
Revenues from fines and penalties through December 31, 2025 totals $1,152,293, which is $645,539 or 127.4 percent above staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $506,754. Staff is not recommending any changes, at this time, to fines and penalties revenue.
Transfers and Internal Departments
Revenues from transfers and internal departments through December 31, 2025 totals $10,813,130, which is $4,140,982 or 27.7 percent below staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $14,954,112.
Revenue from Other Governmental Agencies
Revenues from other governmental agencies through December 31, 2025 totals $4,728,929, which is $2,982,017 or 170.7 percent above staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $1,746,912.
Staff has included recognition of the $3,250,000 received from Redding Rancheria with no associated expenditures, for Council’s consideration.
Other Revenues
Other revenues through December 31, 2025 totals $913,634, which is $252,556 or 21.7 percent below staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $1,66,190. Staff is not recommending any changes, at this time, to other revenue.
Charges for Current Services
Charges for current services revenue through December 31, 2025 totals $1,662,341, which is $927,319 or 34.8 percent below staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $2,589,660. Staff is not recommending any changes, at this time, to charges for current services revenue.
Revenue from the Use of Money & Property
Revenue from the Use of Money & Property through December 31, 2025 totals $413,753, which is $1,415 or .3 percent above staff’s amended cash flow estimate of $412,338. Staff is not recommending any changes, at this time, to revenue from the use of money & property.
EXPENDITURES
Overview
General Fund appropriations through December 31, 2025 total $120,873,324, which is an increase of $11,062,559, or 10.1 percent, since the budget was adopted by the City Council on June 17, 2025. Of this increase, $10,528,070 is from carryover from the prior year (primarily relating to grants and projects).
The City has expended $60,930,497 from the General Fund through December 31, 2025. This level of expenditure represents 50.4 percent of total appropriations and is $493,835 or .82 percent above staff’s cash flow estimate of $60,436,662 through December 31, 2025.
Packet Pg. 452
Report to Redding City Council March 13, 2026
Re: 9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review Page 4 The following section provides a more detailed analysis of expenditure consumption by each major department or functional area. Consumption includes encumbrances that have been incurred. This means that a budget could be at a higher pace than 50 percent as a result due to contracts placed against the budget.
Police
The Police Department’s budget, totals $43,852,097, or 36.3 percent of total General Fund appropriations. The Police Department has consumed $23,157,992 or 52.8 percent of its budget, as of December 31, 2025.
Fire
The Fire Department’s budget totals $28,636,033, or 23.7 percent of total General Fund appropriations. The Fire Department has consumed $15,983,604 or 55.8 percent of its budget, through December 31, 2025.
Public Works
The Public Works Department’s General Fund budget (Public Works Engineering, Transportation and Engineering, and Streets) totals $21,927,847 or 18.1 percent of total General Fund appropriations. The Transportation and Engineering Division’s General Fund has consumed $9,310,110 or 42.5 percent of its budget, through December 31, 2025.
Development Services
The Development Services Department’s General Fund budget (Planning, Building, Permit Center, and Engineering & Design) totals $6,508,853 or 5.4 percent of total General Fund appropriations. The Department has consumed $2,896,459 or 44.5 percent of its budget, through December 31, 2025.
Community Services
The Community Services Department’s General Fund budget (Recreation, Parks and Community Services Administration) totals $8,867,444, or 7.3 percent of total General Fund appropriations.
The department has consumed $4,489,464 or 50.6 percent of its budget, through December 31, 2025.
Non-Departmental/Debt Service
The budgets for the Non-Departmental, Animal Regulation and Debt Service divisions total $4,308,620, or 3.6 percent of total General Fund appropriations. These departments and divisions have consumed $2,240,743 or 52.0 percent of their budgets, through December 31, 2025.
General Government
The current budgets for general government departments and divisions (i.e., City Council, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Purchasing, and Personnel) total $6,772,430, or 5.6 percent of total General Fund appropriations. These departments and divisions have consumed $3,692,289 or 54.5 percent of their budgets, through December 31, 2025.
Packet Pg. 453
Report to Redding City Council March 13, 2026
Re: 9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review Page 5 General Fund Reserves
After completion of the annual audit, staff is recommending a change to the cash balance as of July 1, 2025 in the amount of a $2 million reduction to a starting cash of $7 million. Cash is impacted by revenues, expenses, and changes to certain balance sheet activity which require cash. The adopted budget is an estimate completed in March to forecast the cash balance in July.
This action takes the audited cash balance and adjusts it to the budgetary basis of accounting.
Ten-Year Plan
The Ten-Year plan attached reflects the changes approved by the Council since the adoption of the budget and the recommended adjustments in this staff report. Additionally, the Ten-Year plan has been updated to reflect the most recent actuarial valuations received this year from CalPERS. On February 3, 2026 Council conducted a revenue budget workshop, adjusting the tax revenues, which are included in the updated 10-Year Plan. As a result of these changes the General Fund 10-Year Plan falls below the required 10 percent reserve from the beginning and continues to fall. As a result, structural changes are required to the General Fund.
Included on the agenda for March 17, 2026, under Item 9.1(a) is a professional services consulting contract to conduct a citywide efficiency study. The purpose of this study is to assist in analyzing current operations and identifying the most effective path forward for restructuring City operations to maximize the efficient use of resources.
In the interim, staff has implemented the following measures: an expenditure freeze, except for mission-critical items; an overtime freeze, except for mission-critical overtime; and a hiring freeze, except for mission-critical positions. Additionally, staff will continue to assess and evaluate other opportunities for savings and efficiencies.
General Fund Overtime
The City’s General Fund overtime expense totals $3,580,211 through December 31, 2025. This is $1,798,211 above staff’s cash flow estimate of $1,782,000. The expenditures year-to-date compared to the year-to-date budget are listed below, of which, the four largest overtime budgets are Fire, Police, Parks, and Streets:
• The Fire Department had overtime expenses through December 31, 2025, of $2,556,953 compared to a total overtime budget of $2,020,000; • The Police Department had overtime expenses through December 31, 2025, of $898,459 compared to a total overtime budget of $1,469,000; • The Community Services Department had overtime expenses through December 31, 2025, of $91,297 compared to a total overtime budget of $0; • The Public Works Department had overtime expenses through December 31, 2025, of $32,067 compared to a total overtime budget of $75,000; and • All other General Fund Departments had overtime expenses through December 31, 2025, of $1,435 compared to an overtime budget of $0.
Although some of the aforementioned expenses are either over budget or nearly over budget, there are no additional budget requests at this time. Each department has adequate savings in areas such as personnel charges and/or additional cross charges to other City departments, to offset the excess costs.
Packet Pg. 454
Report to Redding City Council March 13, 2026
Re: 9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review Page 6 Budget Requests
The following is a list of budget requests broken down by Fund type with details following by Fund.
There are three budget requests at this time for the General Fund budget modifications. Animal Regulation is requesting $41,500 in Fiscal Year (FY) 26 and FY 27. This request is related to the CPI increase in the two-year Haven Humane contract. City Clerk is requesting $260,880 related to election costs for Measure A. The City Manager’s Office is requesting $31,720 related to recruitment expenses for the position of City Manager. The remaining requests to all other General Fund departments is due to increases in fixed charge expenditure caused by increases to internal service fund allocations (Fleet and Employer Services).
Redding Electric Utility (REU). is reducing nine positions for a decrease of $1,527,560 in FY 26 and $1,949,470 in FY 27. Additionally, REU has increases related to fixed charge expenditures caused by increases to internal service fund allocations (Fleet and Employer Services).
Wastewater is requesting the reduction of one Public Works Maintenance Worker and Storm Drain is requesting an increase in one Public Works Maintenance Worker. This position was originally budgeted in the Wastewater fund, though it should have been in the Storm Drains fund. Storm Drains is requesting $118,300 in FY 26 and $120,130 in FY 27 related to personnel costs for one position. Solid Waste is requesting $760,730 in FY 26 and $765,670 in FY 27 related to personnel costs for 8 positions. These positions were approved in the 2025-27 budget.
Packet Pg. 455
Report to Redding City Council March 13, 2026
Re: 9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review Page 7 Airports, REU, Water, Wastewater, Storm Drains, Solid Waste and West Central Land Fill all have requested increases in fixed charge expenditure caused by increases to internal service fund allocations (Fleet and Employer Services)
Fleet is requesting $450,000 due to increases in vehicle repair & maintenance. There has been an increase in the size of the City’s fleet as well as an increase in cost of parts due to batteries, tires and oil products. Employer Services is requesting $402,000 due to increased expense in preemployment services as well as an increase in personnel investigations and negotiations. Public Relations, Marketing & Communications has requested $21,000 related to a new ADA compliant software that is required to update the City website.
Information Technologies, GIS, Communications, ET/USA, RMU, Public Relations, Building Maintenance, Records, Reprographics, Fleet, Risk Liability/Insurance, Risk Workers Compensation, and Volunteer Services all have requested increases in fixed charge expenditure caused by increases to internal service fund allocations (Fleet and Employer Services).
Other funds, RABA, Housing & Parking have requested increases in fixed charge expenditure caused by increases to internal service fund allocations (Fleet and Employer Services).
Packet Pg. 456
Report to Redding City Council March 13, 2026
Re: 9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review Page 8 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
• Budget and Financial Management – “Achieve balanced and stable Ten-Year Financial Plans for all funds.”
• Communication and Transparency – “Improve the quality of communication with the public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve public trust.”
Attachments
Budget Resolution
Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) Packet Pg. 457
Resolution No. 2026 - ____
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING THAT Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 be and is hereby amended as follows:
Fiscal Year Ended 2026
Fund Department Description Increase Decrease
101 1011 City Manager 32,330 -
101 1021 City Clerk 261,790 -
101 1031 City Attorney 760 -
101 1041 City Treasurer 610 -
101 1045 Finance 1,970 -
101 1048 Purchasing 460 -
101 1051 Personnel 1,290 -
101 1061 Animal Regulation 41,500 -
101 1101 Permit Center 680 -
101 1111 Building Department 2,360 -
101 1121 Planning 1,820 -
101 1131 Code Enforcement 17,330 -
101 1401 Police - Administration 132,630 -
101 1402 Police - Field Operations 17,360 -
101 1403 Police - Investigations 260 -
101 1501 Fire - Administration 1,880 -
101 1502 Fire - Suppression 31,280 -
101 1503 Fire - Prevention 1,730 -
101 1601 Public Works - Engineering 6,530 -
101 1621 Streets - General and Administrative 8,710 -
101 1701 Community Services Administration 610 -
101 1711 Parks 15,430 -
101 1721 Recreation Programs 5,770 -
175 5211 Parking System - Enforcement 150 -
191 9161 CDBG Programs and Administration 250 -
191 9171 CDBG RLF Programs and Administration 400 -
191 9181 HOME Program - Federal Grants 260 -
195 9111 Successor Housing Agency 340 -
196 9103 RHA - Housing Choice Voucher Fund 1,740 -
201 7101 Redding Regional Airport 3,310 -
211 8003 REU - Interdepartmental 82,470 -
211 8005 REU - Administration - 537,700
211 8035 REU - Line - 577,060
211 8045 REU - Service Planning - 12,090
211 8055 REU - Asset Management - 203,130
211 8071 REU - Operational Technology - 197,580
221 6101 Water - General and Administration 300 -
221 6103 Water Treatment 1,900 -
221 6104 Water - System Operation and Maintenance 17,110 - 231 6301 Wastewater System - Administration 400 -
231 6302 Wastewater - Stillwater Treatment Plant 1,710 - 231 6304 Wastewater Collection Systems 5,210 -
231 6305 Wastewater Clear Creek Treatment Plant - 79,200 231 6311 Wastewater - Industrial Pretreatment 870 -
241 6701 Storm Drain - General and Administration 204,830 - 251 6501 Solid Waste Administration 2,370 -
251 6502 Residential Garbage Collection 132,200 -
251 6503 Commercial Trash Collection 98,620 -
251 6504 Roll-Off Trash Collection 4,730 -
251 6505 Resource Recovery 299,850 -
251 6506 Hazardous Household Waste 119,200 -
251 6507 Transfer Station 317,480 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 28th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049 DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY $1,185,570 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND DECREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY $938,670 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
28th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
Packet Pg. 458 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
Fiscal Year Ended 2026 (Continued)
251 6508 Solid Waste Roads and Sweeping 4,840 -
255 6591 West Central Landfill 1,970 -
291 6901 Redding Area Bus Authority 460 -
311 3101 Information Technologies 3,580 -
315 3111 Geographic Information Services 610 -
317 3121 Communications - Radios 300 -
321 3201 Electrical Technicians 6,770 -
321 3211 USA Locates 930 -
325 3251 Redding Municipal Utility Administration 1,370 - 331 3301 Public Relations, Marketing, & Communications 21,800 - 335 3351 Building Maintenance 3,940 -
341 3401 Records Management 460 -
345 3411 Reprographics 840 -
351 3501 Fleet 453,190 -
361 3605 Utility Customer Services 3,490 -
365 3615 Field Services 3,930 -
381 3801 Risk Liability & Insurance 150 -
383 3831 Risk Worker's Compensation 760 -
391 3901 Employer Services 402,000 -
393 3921 Volunteer Services 150 -
- -
Fiscal Year Ended 2027
Fund Division Description Increase Decrease
101 1061 Animal Regulation $ 41,500 $ -
211 8005 REU - Administration - 557,090
211 8035 REU - Line - 876,110
211 8045 REU - Service Planning - 114,900
211 8055 REU - Asset Management - 203,460
211 8071 REU - Operational Technology - 197,910
231 6305 Wastewater Clear Creek Treatment Plant - 84,320 241 6701 Storm Drain - General and Administration 287,950 - 251 6502 Residential Garbage Collection 103,400 -
251 6503 Commercial Trash Collection 84,320 -
251 6505 Resource Recovery 247,840 -
251 6506 Hazardous Household Waste 120,440 -
251 6507 Transfer Station 209,670 -
28th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
Packet Pg. 459 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustments by this Resolution are as follows:
Fiscal Year Ended 2026
Decrease (Increase) Fund Balance Use of Funds Source of Funds 101 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance (368,910) 175 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 150 191 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 910 195 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 340 196 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 1,740 201 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 3,310 211 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance (1,445,090) 221 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 19,310 231 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance (71,010) 241 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 204,830 251 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 979,290 255 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 1,970 291 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 460 311 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 3,580 315 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 610 317 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 300 321 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 7,700 325 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 1,370 331 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 21,800 335 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 3,940 341 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 460 345 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 840 351 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 228,190 361 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 3,490 365 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 3,930 381 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 150 383 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 760 391 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance -
393 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 150 Increase (Decrease) in Revenues Use of Funds Source of Funds 101 1099 3213001 Sales Tax (1,720,000)
101 1099 3211010 Property Taxes 84,000
101 1099 3214001 Transient Occupancy Tax (236,000)
101 1099 3220020 Cannabis Tax (160,000)
101 1099 3217001 Other Taxes (264,000)
101 1099 3677102 Redding Rancheria - General Fund 3,250,000 351 3351 3191100 Fleet Services Allocation 225,000
391 3901 3191550 Employer Services Allocation 402,000
Expenditures Use of Funds Source of Funds
101 1011 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 610
101 1011 5042501 Recruiting Expense 31,720
101 1021 5175001 Election Cost 260,880
101 1021 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 910
101 1031 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 760
101 1041 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 610
101 1045 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,970
101 1048 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 460
101 1051 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,290
101 1061 5047501 Animal Regulation Servics 41,500
101 1101 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 680
101 1111 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 160
101 1111 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 2,200
101 1121 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,820
101 1131 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 340
101 1131 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 16,990
101 1401 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 132,630 101 1402 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 17,360
101 1403 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 260
101 1501 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 820
101 1501 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,060
101 1502 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 16,260
101 1502 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 15,020
101 1503 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 820
101 1503 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 910
101 1601 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 540
101 1601 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 5,990
101 1621 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 5,900
101 1621 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 2,810
28th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
Packet Pg. 460 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
Expenditures (Continued)
101 1701 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 610
101 1711 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 10,200
101 1711 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 5,230
101 1721 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 340
101 1721 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 5,430
175 5211 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 150
191 9161 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 250
191 9171 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 400
191 9181 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 260
195 9111 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 340
196 9103 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 180
196 9103 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,560
201 7101 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 1,570
201 7101 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,740
211 8003 8921781 Administrative & General - Fixed Charge - Employer Services 64,780 211 8003 8933831 Transportation Fleet Maintenance - Fix Charge 17,690 211 8005 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (458,320)
211 8005 4009001 Worker's Compensation (720)
211 8005 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (38,430)
211 8005 4009021 PARs Employer Contribution (1,130)
211 8005 4009031 Group Health (34,290)
211 8005 4009041 Medicare Employer (4,810)
211 8035 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (437,540)
211 8035 4009001 Worker's Compensation (21,370)
211 8035 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (45,020)
211 8035 4009021 PARs Employer Contribution (1,670)
211 8035 4009031 Group Health (65,000)
211 8035 4009041 Medicare Employer (6,460)
211 8045 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (3,970)
211 8045 4009031 Group Health (8,000)
211 8045 4009041 Medicare Employer (120)
211 8055 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (156,180)
211 8055 4009001 Worker's Compensation (7,330)
211 8055 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (16,070)
211 8055 4009031 Group Health (21,280)
211 8055 4009041 Medicare Employer (2,270)
211 8071 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (156,460)
211 8071 4009001 Worker's Compensation (1,470)
211 8071 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (16,100)
211 8071 4009031 Group Health (21,280)
211 8071 4009041 Medicare Employer (2,270)
221 6101 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 300
221 6103 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,900
221 6104 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 14,080
221 6104 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 3,030
231 6301 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 20
231 6301 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 380
231 6302 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 950
231 6302 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 760
231 6304 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 2,630
231 6304 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 2,580
231 6305 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (41,830)
231 6305 4009001 Worker's Compensation (5,900)
231 6305 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (13,470)
231 6305 4009021 PARs Employer Contribution -
231 6305 4009031 Group Health (21,110)
231 6305 4009041 Medicare Employer (610)
231 6305 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 1,140
231 6305 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 2,580
231 6311 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 260
231 6311 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 610
241 6701 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 107,580
241 6701 4009001 Worker's Compensation 15,180
241 6701 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 34,640
241 6701 4009031 Group Health 42,260
241 6701 4009041 Medicare Employer 1,560
28th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
Packet Pg. 461 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
Expenditures (Continued)
241 6701 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 2,170
241 6701 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,440
251 6501 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 400
251 6501 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,970
251 6502 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 54,580
251 6502 4009001 Worker's Compensation 7,700
251 6502 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 17,570
251 6502 4009031 Group Health 21,130
251 6502 4009041 Medicare Employer 790
251 6502 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 28,310
251 6502 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 2,120
251 6503 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 41,830
251 6503 4009001 Worker's Compensation 5,900
251 6503 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 13,470
251 6503 4009031 Group Health 21,110
251 6503 4009041 Medicare Employer 610
251 6503 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 13,960
251 6503 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,740
251 6504 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 4,270
251 6504 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 460
251 6505 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 125,490
251 6505 4009001 Worker's Compensation 17,710
251 6505 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 40,410
251 6505 4009031 Group Health 62,410
251 6505 4009041 Medicare Employer 1,820
251 6505 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 48,520
251 6505 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 3,490
251 6506 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 72,320
251 6506 4009001 Worker's Compensation 680
251 6506 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 23,290
251 6506 4009031 Group Health 21,160
251 6506 4009041 Medicare Employer 1,050
251 6506 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 20
251 6506 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 680
251 6507 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 117,560
251 6507 4009001 Worker's Compensation 10,890
251 6507 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 37,890
251 6507 4009031 Group Health 41,650
251 6507 4009041 Medicare Employer 1,710
251 6507 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 21,240
251 6507 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 86,540
251 6508 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 4,540
251 6508 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 300
255 6591 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,970
291 6901 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 460
311 3101 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 700
311 3101 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 2,880
315 3111 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 610
317 3121 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 300
321 3201 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 5,100
321 3201 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,670
321 3211 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 320
321 3211 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 610
325 3251 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,370
331 3301 5040079 Online Technical 21,000
331 3301 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 800
335 3351 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 2,420
335 3351 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 1,520
341 3401 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 460
345 3411 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 160
345 3411 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 680
351 3501 5082501 Vehicle Repair & Maintenance 450,000
351 3501 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 3,190
361 3605 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 3,490
365 3615 5900081 Fixed Charge Fleet Maintenance 1,350
365 3615 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 2,580
381 3801 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 150
383 3831 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 760
391 3901 5037501 Professional Services & Consulting 72,000 391 3901 5037521 Labor Relations 330,000
393 3921 5900171 Fixed Charge Employer Services 150
1,185,570 1,185,570
28th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
Packet Pg. 462 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
Fiscal Year Ended 2027
Decrease (Increase) Fund Balance Use of Funds Source of Funds 101 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance - 2,641,500 211 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance (1,949,470) 231 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance (84,320) 241 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 287,950 251 0000 2910000 00000 0000000000 Beginning Balance 765,670 Increase (Decrease) in Revenues Use of Funds Source of Funds 101 1099 3213001 Sales Tax (1,903,000)
101 1099 3211010 Property Taxes 86,000
101 1099 3214001 Transient Occupancy Tax (282,000)
101 1099 3220020 Cannabis Tax (237,000)
101 1099 3217001 Other Taxes (264,000)
Expenditures Use of Funds Source of Funds
101 1061 5047501 Animal Regulation Servics 41,500
211 8005 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (445,430)
211 8005 4009001 Worker's Compensation (5,050)
211 8005 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (54,260)
211 8005 4009021 PARs Employer Contribution (1,890)
211 8005 4009031 Group Health (44,000)
211 8005 4009041 Medicare Employer (6,460)
211 8035 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (678,980)
211 8035 4009001 Worker's Compensation (29,020)
211 8035 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (68,580)
211 8035 4009021 PARs Employer Contribution (1,970)
211 8035 4009031 Group Health (87,710)
211 8035 4009041 Medicare Employer (9,850)
211 8045 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (91,750)
211 8045 4009031 Group Health (21,820)
211 8045 4009041 Medicare Employer (1,330)
211 8055 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (156,180)
211 8055 4009001 Worker's Compensation (7,330)
211 8055 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (15,770)
211 8055 4009031 Group Health (21,910)
211 8055 4009041 Medicare Employer (2,270)
211 8071 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (156,460)
211 8071 4009001 Worker's Compensation (1,470)
211 8071 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (15,800)
211 8071 4009031 Group Health (21,910)
211 8071 4009041 Medicare Employer (2,270)
231 6305 4001001 Regular Time Earnings (41,830)
231 6305 4009001 Worker's Compensation (5,900)
231 6305 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution (14,230)
231 6305 4009021 PARs Employer Contribution -
231 6305 4009031 Group Health (21,750)
231 6305 4009041 Medicare Employer (610)
241 6701 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 107,580
241 6701 4009001 Worker's Compensation 98,680
241 6701 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 36,600
241 6701 4009021 PARs Employer Contribution -
241 6701 4009031 Group Health 43,530
241 6701 4009041 Medicare Employer 1,560
251 6502 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 54,580
251 6502 4009001 Worker's Compensation 7,700
251 6502 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 18,570
251 6502 4009031 Group Health 21,760
251 6502 4009041 Medicare Employer 790
251 6503 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 41,830
251 6503 4009001 Worker's Compensation 5,900
251 6503 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 14,230
251 6503 4009031 Group Health 21,750
251 6503 4009041 Medicare Employer 610
251 6505 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 125,490
251 6505 4009001 Worker's Compensation 17,710
251 6505 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 40,410
251 6505 4009031 Group Health 62,410
251 6505 4009041 Medicare Employer 1,820
251 6506 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 72,320
251 6506 4009001 Worker's Compensation 680
251 6506 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 24,600
251 6506 4009031 Group Health 21,790
28th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
Packet Pg. 463 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Resolution No. 2026 - ____
Expenditures (Continued)
251 6506 4009041 Medicare Employer 1,050
251 6507 4001001 Regular Time Earnings 117,560
251 6507 4009001 Worker's Compensation 10,890
251 6507 4009011 PERs Employer Contribution 37,860
251 6507 4009031 Group Health 41,650
251 6507 4009041 Medicare Employer 1,710
(938,670) (938,670)
Personnel 2025-26
Assistant Director of Electric Utility (1 FTE)
Electric Program Supervisor (1 FTE)
Line Technician (Certification Rate) [Lineman (Certification Rate)] (1 FTE) Electric Utility Distribution Planner / System Inspector II (1 FTE) Operations/Compliance Engineer (1 FTE)
Electric Utility Operational Technology Engineer (1 FTE) Ground Worker (1 FTE)
Electric Program Supervisor - Line (1 FTE)
Electric Manager - Line (1 FTE)
Public Works Maintenance Worker - Wastewater (1 FTE)
Public Works Maintenance Worker - Storm Drain 1 FTE
THAT the purpose is to increase appropriations by $1,185,570 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and decrease appropriations by $938,670 for fiscal year 2026-2027.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Redding on the_____day of ____________, 2026 and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVAL:
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN CURTIS, City Attorney 28th AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
Packet Pg. 464 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Year End Budget Report
Section One
Actual Revenues Compared to Cash Flow Estimates Year to Date Packet Pg. 465 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) YTD Projection Actual Over (Under) %
GENERAL FUND TAXES
Property Taxes 1,200,421 1,139,123 (61,298) 94.89%
Sales Tax 15,172,634 14,951,495 (221,139) 98.54%
Transient Occupancy Tax 4,144,731 4,301,215 156,484 103.78% Franchise Tax 632,800 169,418 (463,382) 26.77%
Business License Tax 406,800 470,629 63,829 115.69%
Real Property Transfer Tax 203,400 231,085 27,685 113.61% Cannabis Tax 889,500 749,666 (139,834) 84.28%
TOTAL TAXES 22,650,286 22,012,631 (637,655) 97.18%
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Animal Licenses 25,002 14,525 (10,477) 58.10%
Building Permits 950,082 676,769 (273,313) 71.23%
Engineering Encroachment Permits 49,998 45,795 (4,203) 91.59% Electrical Permits 142,050 146,302 4,252 102.99%
Transportation Permits 5,868 3,430 (2,438) 58.45%
Plumbing Permits 66,216 41,573 (24,643) 62.78%
Mechanical Permits 108,486 154,872 46,386 142.76%
Engineering Grading Permits - 132,203 132,203 *
TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS 1,347,702 1,215,469 (132,233) 90.19%
FINES AND PENALTIES
Traffic Safety Fines 381,456 544,898 163,442 142.85%
Code Enforcement Fines 80,298 534,856 454,558 666.09%
Other Fines & Fees 45,000 59,927 14,927 133.17%
Criminal Fines - 12,611 12,611 *
TOTAL FINES AND PENALTIES 506,754 1,152,293 645,539 227.39%
TRANSFERS AND INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS
Charges to Other Departments 3,661,170 3,687,050 25,880 100.71% Property In Lieu of Tax 2,998,302 2,998,300 (2) 100.00% Internal Advances/Loans (36,000) (74,776) (38,776) 207.71% Fund Transfers From 9,433,640 5,155,780 (4,277,860) 54.65% Fund Transfers To (1,103,000) (953,224) 149,776 86.42%
TOTAL TRANSFERS AND INTERNAL 14,954,112 10,813,130 (4,140,982) 72.31%
REVENUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Federal Grant Operating 1,033,362 - (1,033,362) 0.00%
State Non-Grant Funding 232,494 529,034 296,540 227.55% County Non-Grant Funding - 29,106 29,106 *
Other Government Grant Operating 481,056 4,170,789 3,689,733 867.01% TOTAL REVENUE FROM OTHER GOVT 1,746,912 4,728,929 2,982,017 270.70%
OTHER REVENUES
Late Fees 850,002 928,060 78,058 109.18%
Contributions 56,250 105,807 49,557 188.10%
Miscellaneous Receipts 102,438 (123,067) (225,505) -120.14% Reimbursements 157,500 2,834 (154,666) 1.80%
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE 1,166,190 913,634 (252,556) 78.34%
Actual Revenue Compared to Cash Flow Estimates Year To Date City of Redding - General Fund
December 2025
Packet Pg. 466 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) YTD Projection Actual Over (Under) %
Actual Revenue Compared to Cash Flow Estimates Year To Date City of Redding - General Fund
December 2025
CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES
Planning Permits - Subdivisions 244,944 194,952 (49,992) 79.59% Building Plan - Recording Fees 13,608 9,793 (3,815) 71.97% Plan Check Fees 439,866 426,726 (13,140) 97.01%
Engineering Land Development Fees 315,000 - (315,000) 0.00% Technology Surcharge 133,932 94,151 (39,781) 70.30%
Cannabis App/Permit Fees 400,002 281,781 (118,221) 70.44% Animal Shelter Fees 3,000 2,410 (590) 80.33%
Inspection Fees 1,752 2,419 667 138.07%
Fingerprint Fees 2,946 3,866 920 131.23%
Fire Permits & Fees 61,002 36,696 (24,306) 60.16%
DUI Emergency Response 37,500 34,735 (2,765) 92.63%
Swimming Pool Receipts 52,560 15,767 (36,794) 30.00%
RAC Swim Shop/Rental 11,610 16,358 4,748 140.89%
RAC Admission 71,364 61,249 (10,116) 85.83%
RAC Swim Team 3,714 12,995 9,281 349.89%
Swimming Pool Concessions 29,004 29,357 353 101.22%
Other Charges and Fees 462,318 823,279 360,961 178.08%
Recreation Sports 355,686 239,353 (116,333) 67.29%
Bad Debt Write-Off (50,148) (623,544) (573,396) 1243.41% TOTAL CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES 2,589,660 1,662,341 (927,319) 64.19%
REVENUE FROM THE USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
Property Rentals 362,340 531,949 169,609 146.81%
Investment Income 49,998 (118,196) (168,194) -236.40%
TOTAL REVENUE - USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY 412,338 413,753 1,415 100.34% TOTAL GENERAL FUND 45,373,954 42,912,180 (2,461,774) 94.57% Packet Pg. 467 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Year End Budget Report
Section Two
Actual Revenue Compared to Total Budget Forecast
Packet Pg. 468 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Amended Budget Actual Over (Under) %
GENERAL FUND TAXES
Property Taxes 30,644,000 1,139,123 (29,504,877) 3.72%
Sales Tax 29,648,000 14,951,495 (14,696,505) 50.43%
Transient Occupancy Tax 7,570,010 4,301,215 (3,268,795) 56.82% Franchise Tax 1,400,000 169,418 (1,230,582) 12.10%
Business License Tax 900,000 470,629 (429,371) 52.29%
Real Property Transfer Tax 450,000 231,085 (218,915) 51.35% Cannabis Tax 1,938,790 749,666 (1,189,124) 38.67%
TOTAL TAXES 72,550,800 22,012,631 (50,538,169) 30.34%
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Animal Licenses 50,000 14,525 (35,475) 29.05%
Building Permits 1,900,160 676,769 (1,223,391) 35.62%
Engineering Encroachment Permits 100,000 45,795 (54,205) 45.80% Electrical Permits 284,100 146,302 (137,798) 51.50%
Transportation Permits 11,740 3,430 (8,310) 29.22%
Plumbing Permits 132,430 41,573 (90,857) 31.39%
Mechanical Permits 216,970 154,872 (62,098) 71.38%
Engineering Grading Permits 132,203 132,203 *
TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS 2,695,400 1,215,469 (1,479,931) 45.09%
FINES AND PENALTIES
Traffic Safety Fines 520,620 544,898 24,278 104.66%
Code Enforcement Fines 160,600 534,856 374,256 333.04%
Other Fines & Fees 90,000 59,927 (30,073) 66.59%
Criminal Fines 20,000 12,611 (7,389) 63.06%
TOTAL FINES AND PENALTIES 791,220 1,152,293 361,073 145.64%
TRANSFERS AND INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS
Charges to Other Departments 7,322,340 3,687,050 (3,635,290) 50.35% Property In Lieu of Tax 5,996,600 2,998,300 (2,998,300) 50.00% Internal Advances/Loans (72,000) (74,776) (2,776) 103.86% Fund Transfers From 19,154,850 5,155,780 (13,999,070) 26.92% Fund Transfers To (2,945,820) (953,224) 1,992,596 32.36% TOTAL TRANSFERS AND INTERNAL 29,455,970 10,813,130 (18,642,840) 36.71%
REVENUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Federal Grant Operating 2,066,720 - (2,066,720) 0.00%
State Non-Grant Funding 465,000 529,034 64,034 113.77%
County Non-Grant Funding - 29,106 29,106 *
Other Government Grant Operating - 4,170,789 4,170,789 * Other Government Non-Grant Funding 962,120 - (962,120) 0.00% TOTAL REVENUE FROM OTHER GOVT 3,493,840 4,728,929 1,235,089 135.35% Actual Revenue Compared to Total Budget Forecast
City of Redding - General Fund
December 2025
Packet Pg. 469 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Amended Budget Actual Over (Under) %
Actual Revenue Compared to Total Budget Forecast
City of Redding - General Fund
December 2025
OTHER REVENUES
Late Fees 1,700,000 928,060 (771,940) 54.59%
Contributions 112,500 105,807 (6,693) 94.05%
Miscellaneous Receipts 204,890 (123,067) (327,957) -60.06% Reimbursements 315,000 2,834 (312,166) 0.90%
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE 2,332,390 913,634 (1,418,756) 39.17%
CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES
Planning Permits - Subdivisions 489,890 194,952 (294,938) 39.80% Building Plan - Recording Fees 27,220 9,793 (17,427) 35.98% Plan Check Fees 879,730 426,726 (453,004) 48.51%
Engineering Land Development Fees 630,000 - (630,000) 0.00% Technology Surcharge 267,860 94,151 (173,709) 35.15%
Cannabis App/Permit Fees 800,000 281,781 (518,219) 35.22% Animal Shelter Fees 6,000 2,410 (3,590) 40.17%
Inspection Fees 3,500 2,419 (1,081) 69.11%
Fingerprint Fees 5,900 3,866 (2,034) 65.53%
Fire Permits & Fees 122,000 36,696 (85,304) 30.08%
DUI Emergency Response 75,000 34,735 (40,265) 46.31%
Swimming Pool Receipts 105,110 15,767 (89,344) 15.00%
RAC Swim Shop/Rental 23,220 16,358 (6,862) 70.45%
RAC Admission 142,730 61,249 (81,482) 42.91%
RAC Swim Team 7,420 12,995 5,575 175.13%
Swimming Pool Concessions 58,010 29,357 (28,653) 50.61% Other Charges and Fees 924,630 823,279 (101,351) 89.04% Recreation Sports 711,340 239,353 (471,987) 33.65%
Bad Debt Write-Off (100,300) (623,544) (523,244) 621.68% TOTAL CHARGES FOR CURRENT SERVICES 5,179,260 1,662,341 (3,516,919) 32.10%
REVENUE FROM THE USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY
Property Rentals 724,670 531,949 (192,721) 73.41%
Investment Income 100,000 (118,196) (218,196) -118.20%
TOTAL REVENUE - USE OF MONEY & PROPERTY 824,670 413,753 (410,917) 50.17% TOTAL GENERAL FUND 117,323,550 42,912,180 (74,411,370) 36.58% Packet Pg. 470 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Year End Budget Report
Section Three
Actual Expenditures Compared to Cash Flow Estimates
Packet Pg. 471 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) YTD Projection Actual Over (Under) Percentage
1001-City Council 104,211 82,398 (21,812) 79.07%
1011-City Manager 307,214 798,499 491,285 259.92%
1021-City Clerk 457,022 392,727 (64,294) 85.93%
1031-City Attorney 466,734 485,698 18,964 104.06%
1041-City Treasurer 350,692 247,269 (103,422) 70.51%
1045-Finance 942,047 1,104,529 162,482 117.25%
1048-Purchasing 276,228 223,511 (52,716) 80.92%
1051-Personnel 482,069 329,517 (152,552) 68.35%
1061-Animal Regulation 526,170 541,435 15,265 102.90%
1091-General Fund Debt Service 985,445 702,466 (282,979) 71.28% 1099-Non-Departmental 642,695 670,951 28,256 104.40%
1101-Permit Center 358,060 325,044 (33,016) 90.78%
1111-Building Department 1,299,880 992,873 (307,006) 76.38% 1121-Planning 1,048,327 1,113,665 65,338 106.23%
1131-Code Enforcement 494,411 450,637 (43,774) 91.15%
1191-Subdivision & Land Planning 53,750 9,717 (44,033) 18.08% 1401-Police - Administration 2,289,251 2,324,735 35,484 101.55% 1402-Police - Field Operations 14,230,731 15,260,193 1,029,463 107.23% 1403-Police - Investigations 3,125,728 2,929,366 (196,362) 93.72% 1404-Police - Services Division 2,280,339 2,568,152 287,813 112.62% 1501-Fire - Administration 1,285,611 1,329,689 44,078 103.43% 1502-Fire - Suppression 12,246,320 13,622,420 1,376,100 111.24% 1503-Fire - Prevention 786,086 910,065 123,980 115.77%
1601-Public Works - Engineering 674,389 635,947 (38,441) 94.30% 1611-Engineering and Design 315,000 263,012 (51,988) 83.50% 1621-Streets - General and Administrative 2,726,239 2,504,949 (221,290) 91.88% 1631-Streets - Capital 7,248,296 5,963,678 (1,284,618) 82.28% 1701-Community Services Administration 336,222 315,316 (20,906) 93.78% 1711-Parks 2,217,477 2,140,094 (77,383) 96.51%
1721-Recreation Programs 1,115,281 1,122,301 7,020 100.63% 1725-Aquatic Center 301,792 248,685 (53,107) 82.40%
1726-Redding Sports Complex 456,851 315,225 (141,625) 69.00% 1750-Midtown Mall 6,100 5,732 (368) 93.97%
Total 60,436,662 60,930,497 493,835 100.82%
Actual Expenditures Compared to Budget Cash Flow Estimates City of Redding - General Fund
December 2025
*Actual Includes Payments on Previous Year Obligations/Encumbrances. Encumbrances are reductions to 10-Year Plan Beginning Cash from the Audited Cash Figure.
Packet Pg. 472 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Year End Budget Report
Section Four
Actual Expenditures Compared to Budget
Packet Pg. 473 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Adopted Budget
Budget
Amendments Total Budget YTD Actual
Encumbrances &
Commitments
Total
Consumption
Unencumbered
Balance
%
Consumed
1001-City Council 208,421.00 0.00 208,421.00 82,398.11 170.00 82,568.11 125,852.89 39.62% 1011-City Manager 614,428.00 0.00 614,428.00 798,498.93 0.00 798,498.93 (184,070.93) 129.96% 1021-City Clerk 899,031.00 15,012.00 914,043.00 392,727.46 568.47 393,295.93 520,747.07 43.03% 1031-City Attorney 933,468.00 0.00 933,468.00 485,697.90 0.00 485,697.90 447,770.10 52.03% 1041-City Treasurer 701,383.00 0.00 701,383.00 247,269.28 0.00 247,269.28 454,113.72 35.25% 1045-Finance 1,884,094.00 0.00 1,884,094.00 1,104,528.64 27,401.91 1,131,930.55 752,163.45 60.08% 1048-Purchasing 552,455.00 0.00 552,455.00 223,511.42 0.00 223,511.42 328,943.58 40.46% 1051-Personnel 964,138.00 0.00 964,138.00 329,517.24 0.00 329,517.24 634,620.76 34.18% 1061-Animal Regulation 1,052,340.00 0.00 1,052,340.00 541,434.54 535,251.42 1,076,685.96 (24,345.96) 102.31% 1091-General Fund Debt Service 1,970,890.00 0.00 1,970,890.00 702,466.26 0.00 702,466.26 1,268,423.74 35.64% 1099-Non-Departmental 1,285,390.00 0.00 1,285,390.00 670,951.24 (209,360.07) 461,591.17 823,798.83 35.91% 1101-Permit Center 716,119.00 0.00 716,119.00 325,043.69 0.00 325,043.69 391,075.31 45.39% 1111-Building Department 2,592,309.00 7,450.00 2,599,759.00 992,873.28 (325.00) 992,548.28 1,607,210.72 38.18% 1121-Planning 2,096,653.00 0.00 2,096,653.00 1,113,664.50 0.00 1,113,664.50 982,988.50 53.12% 1131-Code Enforcement 988,822.00 0.00 988,822.00 450,637.18 0.00 450,637.18 538,184.82 45.57% 1191-Subdivision & Land Planning 107,500.00 0.00 107,500.00 9,717.21 4,848.00 14,565.21 92,934.79 13.55% 1401-Police - Administration 4,578,496.00 6.00 4,578,502.00 2,324,734.75 850.00 2,325,584.75 2,252,917.25 50.79% 1402-Police - Field Operations 26,885,239.00 1,576,222.00 28,461,461.00 15,260,193.16 74,038.96 15,334,232.12 13,127,228.88 53.88% 1403-Police - Investigations 6,251,456.00 0.00 6,251,456.00 2,929,366.31 0.00 2,929,366.31 3,322,089.69 46.86% 1404-Police - Services Division 4,560,678.00 0.00 4,560,678.00 2,568,151.70 657.50 2,568,809.20 1,991,868.80 56.33% 1501-Fire - Administration 2,571,222.00 0.00 2,571,222.00 1,329,689.20 130,000.00 1,459,689.20 1,111,532.80 56.77% 1502-Fire - Suppression 24,011,390.00 481,250.00 24,492,640.00 13,622,419.95 (8,570.11) 13,613,849.84 10,878,790.16 55.58% 1503-Fire - Prevention 1,572,171.00 0.00 1,572,171.00 910,065.38 0.00 910,065.38 662,105.62 57.89% 1601-Public Works - Engineering 1,348,777.00 0.00 1,348,777.00 635,947.28 (173,427.87) 462,519.41 886,257.59 34.29% 1611-Engineering and Design 630,000.00 0.00 630,000.00 263,012.30 0.00 263,012.30 366,987.70 41.75% 1621-Streets - General and Administrative 5,452,484.00 -6.00 5,452,478.00 2,504,949.29 182,161.07 2,687,110.36 2,765,367.64 49.28% 1631-Streets - Capital 5,719,050.00 8,777,542.00 14,496,592.00 5,963,677.91 (66,210.08) 5,897,467.83 8,599,124.17 40.68% 1701-Community Services Administration 672,444.00 0.00 672,444.00 315,316.27 0.00 315,316.27 357,127.73 46.89% 1711-Parks 4,271,888.00 163,065.00 4,434,953.00 2,140,093.58 226,232.38 2,366,325.96 2,068,627.04 53.36% 1721-Recreation Programs 2,230,562.00 0.00 2,230,562.00 1,122,300.71 (9,859.20) 1,112,441.51 1,118,120.49 49.87% 1725-Aquatic Center 603,584.00 0.00 603,584.00 248,684.66 6,659.56 255,344.22 348,239.78 42.30% 1726-Redding Sports Complex 871,683.00 42,018.00 913,701.00 315,225.18 119,078.73 434,303.91 479,397.09 47.53% 1750-Midtown Mall 12,200.00 0.00 12,200.00 5,732.14 0.00 5,732.14 6,467.86 46.98% Total 109,810,765.00 11,062,559.00 120,873,324.00 60,930,496.65 840,165.67 61,770,662.32 59,102,661.68 51.10% Actual Expenditures Compared to Budget Year to Date
City of Redding - General Fund
December 2025
Packet Pg. 474 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid- Year End Budget Report
Section Five
Carryover Fiscal Year 2025 to Fiscal Year 2026
Packet Pg. 475 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Carryovers
1001-City Council
-
1011-City Manager
-
1021-City Clerk
-
1031-City Attorney
-
1041-City Treasurer
-
1045-Finance
-
1048-Purchasing
-
1051-Personnel
-
1061-Animal Regulation
-
1091-General Fund Debt Service
-
1099-Non-Departmental
-
1101-Permit Center
-
1111-Building Department 7,450
1121-Planning
-
1131-Code Enforcement
-
1191-Subdivision & Land Planning
-
1401-Police - Administration
-
1402-Police - Field Operations 1,401,100
1403-Police - Investigations
-
1404-Police - Services Division
-
1501-Fire - Administration
-
1502-Fire - Suppression 481,250
1503-Fire - Prevention
-
1601-Public Works - Engineering 39,220
1611-Engineering and Design
-
1621-Streets - General and Administrative
-
1631-Streets - Capital 8,527,540
1701-Community Services Administration
-
1711-Parks 71,510
1721-Recreation Programs
-
1725-Aquatic Center
-
1726-Redding Sports Complex
-
1750-Midtown Mall
-
1999-Transportation & RABA Support
-
Total 10,528,070
Carryovers
City of Redding - General Fund
FY 2025 to FY 2026
Packet Pg. 476 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review)
GENERAL FUND TEN YEAR PLAN
Updated Effective March 10, 2026
Packet Pg. 477 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Adopted Amended Adopted Amended
2025-26 Adjust 25-26 2026-27 Adjust 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 Beginning Cash Balance 9,000 (2,000) 7,000 11,558 9,929 8,104 3,987 (1,252) (6,306) Revenues 102,823 954 103,777 104,999 (2,600) 102,399 104,285 107,067 109,922 112,866 Net Transfers 7,591 - 7,591 7,680 - 7,680 7,464 7,687 7,918 8,156 Total Revenues 110,413 954 111,367 112,679 (2,600) 110,079 111,749 114,754 117,840 121,022 Personnel Costs (76,088) - (76,088) (80,236) - (80,236) (82,923) (86,098) (88,018) (90,026) Operating Costs (25,349) (595) (25,944) (26,201) (95) (26,295) (27,029) (27,840) (28,675) (29,536) Capital Outlay (6,408) - (6,408) (6,104) - (6,104) (6,287) (6,476) (6,670) (6,870) Debt Service (1,965) - (1,965) (1,318) - (1,318) (1,314) (1,313) (1,310) (1,309) Savings 1,955 12 1,967 2,048 2 2,050 1,688 1,734 1,781 1,831 Net Expenditures (107,856) (583) (108,439) (111,811) (93) (111,904) (115,866) (119,994) (122,893) (125,910) Ending Cash Balance 11,558 (1,629) 9,929 12,425 (2,693) 8,104 3,987 (1,252) (6,306) (11,195) Projections toward Council Objectives
Ending Cash as Percentage of
Expenditures 10.7% 9.2% 11.1% 7.2% 3.4% -1.0% -5.1% -8.9% Projected Personnel Percentage 69.3% 68.9% 70.5% 70.4% 70.5% 70.7% 70.6% 70.5% Fiscal Year
City of Redding
General Fund Ten Year Plan (in thousands)
Updated March 11, 2026
Fiscal Year Ending 2026 & 2027
Packet Pg. 478 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) 2031-32 2032-33 2033-34 2034-35 2035-36
Projected Cash Balance (11,195) (15,351) (19,065) (21,213) (22,431) Projected Revenues 115,902 119,038 122,275 125,627 129,090 Projected Net Transfers 8,400 8,652 8,912 9,179 9,455
Total Projected Revenues 124,302 127,691 131,187 134,806 138,545 Projected Personnel Costs (91,532) (93,404) (94,413) (96,131) (97,642) Projected Operating Costs (30,422) (31,334) (32,274) (33,243) (34,240) Projected Operating Costs (7,076) (7,289) (7,507) (7,732) (7,964) Projected Debt Service (1,311) (1,315) (1,132) (966) (963) Projected Savings 1,883 1,936 1,992 2,048 2,107
Net Projected Expenditures (128,458) (131,405) (133,335) (136,024) (138,702) Projected Ending Cash (15,351) (19,065) (21,213) (22,431) (22,589) Projections toward Council Objectives
Ending Cash as Percentage of
Expenditures -11.9% -14.5% -15.9% -16.5% -16.3%
Projected Personnel Percentage 70.2% 70.0% 69.8% 69.6% 69.3% Fiscal Year
City of Redding
General Fund Ten Year Plan (in thousands)
Updated March 11, 2026
Fiscal Year Ending 2026 & 2027
Packet Pg. 479 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Adopted Amended Adopted Amended
2025-26 Adjust. 2025-26 2026-27 Adjust 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 Sales Tax 31,368 (1,720) 29,648 31,995 (1,903) 30,092 30,543 31,002 31,467 31,939 Property Tax 30,560 84 30,644 31,500 86 31,586 32,534 33,510 34,515 35,551 TOT 7,570 (236) 7,334 7,873 (282) 7,591 7,857 8,132 8,416 8,711 Cannabis Tax 1,939 (160) 1,779 2,016 (237) 1,779 1,850 1,924 2,001 2,081 Other Taxes 2,750 (264) 2,486 2,750 (264) 2,486 2,585 2,689 2,796 2,908 Licenses & Permits 2,695 - 2,695 2,823 - 2,823 2,936 3,053 3,175 3,302 Fines & Penalties 791 - 791 811 - 811 844 878 913 949
Other Government 3,364 3,250 6,614 2,175 - 2,175 1,381 1,422 1,465 1,509 Redding Rancheria 129 - 129 132 - 132 136 140 144 149
Internal Departments 13,319 - 13,319 14,457 - 14,457 14,891 15,338 15,798 16,272 Service Charges 5,179 - 5,179 5,299 - 5,299 5,511 5,731 5,960 6,199 Other Revenue 2,332 - 2,332 2,338 - 2,338 2,408 2,480 2,555 2,631 Use of Money & Property 725 - 725 729 - 729 729 729 729 729 Interest 100 - 100 100 - 100 81 40 (13) (63)
Subtotal 954 102,823 103,777 104,999 (2,600) 102,399 104,285 107,067 109,922 112,866 Transfers In:
Gas Taxes 10,086 - 10,086 10,151 - 10,151 10,455 10,769 11,092 11,425 Debt Service - - - - - - - - - -
Other Transfers In 523 - 523 523 - 523 538 554 571 588
Total Transfers In - 10,609 10,609 10,673 - 10,673 10,994 11,323 11,663 12,013 Transfers Out:
CVB & Convention Center (750) - (750) (756) - (756) (779) (802) (826) (851) Parking (38) - (38) - - - - - - -
Library (1,055) - (1,055) (1,086) - (1,086) (1,119) (1,153) (1,187) (1,223) Rolling Stock (885) - (885) (840) - (840) (865) (891) (918) (945) Other Equipment (218) - (218) (239) - (239) (246) (253) (261) (268) Internal Advances - - - - - - - - - -
Other Transfers Out (72) - (72) (72) - (72) (521) (537) (553) (569) Total Transfers Out - (3,018) (3,018) (2,993) - (2,993) (3,530) (3,636) (3,745) (3,857) Net Transfers - 7,591 7,591 7,680 - 7,680 7,464 7,687 7,918 8,156 Total Revenues 110,413 954 111,367 112,679 (2,600) 110,079 111,749 114,754 117,840 121,022 Revenue Assumptions
Sales Tax 2.0% -2.0% -2.0% 2.0% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% Property Tax 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Transient Occupancy Tax 4.0% 2.0% 2.0% 4.0% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% Fee Revenues Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Other Government Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Other Revenue Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Internal Departments Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% All Revenues (Not specific) Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% Interest (Percent of Cash) 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% Fiscal Year Ended
Revenues
City of Redding
General Fund Ten Year Plan (in thousands)
Fiscal Year Ending 2026 & 2027
Packet Pg. 480 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) 2031-32 2032-33 2033-34 2034-35 2035-36
Sales Tax 32,418 32,904 33,397 33,898 34,407
Property Tax 36,617 37,716 38,847 40,013 41,213
TOT 9,016 9,331 9,658 9,996 10,346
Cannabis Tax 2,164 2,251 2,341 2,435 2,532
Other Taxes 3,025 3,146 3,271 3,402 3,538
Licenses & Permits 3,434 3,572 3,714 3,863 4,018
Fines & Penalties 987 1,027 1,068 1,111 1,155
Other Government 1,554 1,601 1,649 1,698 1,749
Redding Rancheria 153 158 162 167 172
Internal Departments 16,760 17,263 17,781 18,314 18,864 Service Charges 6,447 6,705 6,973 7,252 7,542
Other Revenue 2,710 2,791 2,875 2,961 3,050
Use of Money & Property 729 729 729 729 729
Interest (112) (154) (191) (212) (224)
Subtotal 115,902 119,038 122,275 125,627 129,090
Transfers In:
Gas Taxes 11,768 12,121 12,484 12,859 13,245
Debt Service - - - - -
Other Transfers In 606 624 643 662 682
Total Transfers In 12,373 12,745 13,127 13,521 13,926
Transfers Out:
CVB & Convention Center (877) (903) (930) (958) (987)
Parking - - - - -
Library (1,259) (1,297) (1,336) (1,376) (1,418)
Rolling Stock (974) (1,003) (1,033) (1,064) (1,096)
Other Equipment (276) (285) (293) (302) (311)
Internal Advances - - - - -
Other Transfers Out (587) (604) (622) (641) (660)
Total Transfers Out (3,973) (4,092) (4,215) (4,341) (4,472) Net Transfers 8,652 8,400 8,912 9,179 9,455
Total Revenues 124,302 127,691 131,187 134,806 138,545
Revenue Assumptions
Sales Tax 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Property Tax 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Transient Occupancy Tax 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5% 3.5%
Fee Revenues 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Other Government 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Other Revenue 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Internal Departments 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
All Revenues (Not specific) 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
Interest (Percent of Cash) 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Fiscal Year Ended
City of Redding
General Fund Ten Year Plan (in thousands)
Revenues
Fiscal Year Ending 2026 & 2027
Packet Pg. 481 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) Adopted Amended Adopted Amended
2025-26 Adjust 2025-26 2026-27 Adjust 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 Safety UAL Payments 15,790 16,912 17,140 17,332
Misc UAL Payments 5,590 6,028 6,095 6,147
PARS UAL Payments - - - -
Police
Personnel 34,556 - 34,556 36,867 - 36,867 28,611 29,355 30,113 30,896 Operating 7,347 150 7,498 7,696 - 7,696 7,927 8,165 8,410 8,662 Capital Outlay/Project 372 - 372 274 - 274 282 291 300 309 Subtotal 150 42,276 42,426 44,837 - 44,837 36,820 37,811 38,822 39,866 Fire
Personnel 23,238 - 23,238 24,244 - 24,244 18,093 18,560 19,038 19,593 Operating 4,916 35 4,951 5,121 - 5,121 5,274 5,433 5,596 5,764 Capital Outlay/Project - - - - - - - - - -
Subtotal 35 28,155 28,190 29,365 - 29,365 23,367 23,992 24,634 25,356 Transportation & Engineering
Personnel 2,487 - 2,487 2,619 - 2,619 1,411 1,448 1,474 1,511 Operating 4,913 15 4,928 5,014 - 5,014 5,164 5,319 5,479 5,643 Capital Outlay/Project 5,750 - 5,750 5,710 - 5,710 5,881 6,058 6,239 6,427 Subtotal 15 13,150 13,166 13,342 - 13,342 12,457 12,824 13,192 13,581 Parks & Recreation
Personnel 4,887 - 4,887 5,059 - 5,059 3,871 3,980 4,088 4,204 Operating 3,500 22 3,521 3,607 - 3,607 3,715 3,827 3,942 4,060 Capital Outlay/Project 286 - 286 120 - 120 124 127 131 135 Subtotal 22 8,673 8,695 8,786 - 8,786 7,709 7,934 8,161 8,399 Development Services
Personnel 5,148 - 5,148 5,367 - 5,367 4,471 4,592 4,713 4,842 Operating 1,343 22 1,365 1,418 - 1,418 1,461 1,505 1,550 1,596 Capital Outlay/Project - - - - - - - - - -
Subtotal 6,491 22 6,513 6,785 - 6,785 5,931 6,097 6,263 6,438 General Government & Other
Personnel 5,771 - 5,771 6,080 - 6,080 5,086 5,224 5,358 5,503 Operating 3,330 351 3,681 3,345 95 3,439 3,488 3,592 3,700 3,811 Capital Outlay/Project - - - - - - - - - -
Debt Service 1,965 - 1,965 1,318 - 1,318 1,314 1,313 1,310 1,309 Subtotal 351 11,066 11,417 10,743 95 10,837 9,888 10,129 10,368 10,623 Add Back Personnel - - - - - - - - - -
Add Back O&M - -
Projected Savings (1,955) (12) (1,967) (2,048) (2) (2,050) (1,688) (1,734) (1,781) (1,831) Total Expenditures 107,856 583 108,439 111,811 93 111,904 115,866 119,994 122,893 125,910 Expenditure Assumptions
Personnel - Wages Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% O&M & Capital Outlay Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget Budget 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% Debt Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Assumed Expense Savings 2.0% 2.00% 2.00% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% Fiscal Year Ending 2026 & 2027
Fiscal Year Ended
City of Redding
General Fund Ten Year Plan (in thousands)
Expenditures
Packet Pg. 482 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review) 2031-32 2032-33 2033-34 2034-35 2035-36
Safety UAL Payments 17,146 17,122 16,453 16,237 15,812
Misc UAL Payments 5,983 5,964 5,680 5,589 5,450
PARS UAL Payments - - - - -
Police
Personnel 31,754 32,638 33,546 34,480 35,438
Operating 8,922 9,190 9,465 9,749 10,042
Capital Outlay/Project 318 327 337 347 358
Subtotal 42,155 40,994 43,348 44,576 45,838
Fire
Personnel 20,138 20,698 21,274 21,866 22,474
Operating 5,936 6,115 6,298 6,487 6,682
Capital Outlay/Project - - - - -
Subtotal 26,812 26,074 27,572 28,353 29,156
Transportation & Engineering
Personnel 1,553 1,600 1,646 1,695 1,744
Operating 5,812 5,987 6,166 6,351 6,542
Capital Outlay/Project 6,619 6,818 7,023 7,233 7,450
Subtotal 14,405 13,985 14,835 15,280 15,736
Parks & Recreation
Personnel 4,326 4,453 4,582 4,716 4,854
Operating 4,182 4,307 4,436 4,569 4,706
Capital Outlay/Project 139 143 148 152 157
Subtotal 8,903 8,647 9,166 9,438 9,717
Development Services
Personnel 4,976 5,116 5,258 5,405 5,556
Operating 1,644 1,693 1,744 1,796 1,850
Capital Outlay/Project - - - - -
Subtotal 6,621 6,809 7,002 7,202 7,406
General Government & Other
Personnel 5,655 5,814 5,975 6,142 6,313
Operating 3,925 4,043 4,164 4,289 4,418
Capital Outlay/Project - - - - -
Debt Service 1,311 1,315 1,132 966 963
Subtotal 11,171 10,891 11,271 11,398 11,694
Add Back Personnel
Add Back O&M
Projected Savings (1,883) (1,936) (1,992) (2,048) (2,107) Total Expenditures 128,458 131,405 133,335 136,024 138,702 Expenditure Assumptions
Personnel - Wages 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% 2.75%
O&M & Capital Outlay 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 3.0%
Debt Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual
Assumed Expense Savings 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Fiscal Year Ending 2026 & 2027
Fiscal Year Ended
City of Redding
General Fund Ten Year Plan (in thousands)
Expenditures
Packet Pg. 483 Attachment: Budget Report Second Quarter FY 2026 (Thru December 2025) (9.10(a)--City of Redding Mid-Year Budget Review)
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Consider the following actions relative to the City of Redding’s Parking Division and Traffic Control Map:
(1) Accept the Public Works Department’s Downtown Parking Financial Update; (2) Adopt Resolution amending the City of Redding Traffic Control Map, as shown on Exhibits A, B, and C and summarized below:
(a) Modify eight on-street parking spaces impacted by new State Regulation daylighting requirements by converting them to designated commercial loading/short-term commercial spaces and authorizing yellow curb markings, shown on Exhibit A, as determined appropriate by the City Traffic Engineer; (b) Modify red curb “No Parking” designations along the frontage of 1155 Lake Boulevard (Kennett Court Apartments) to reflect the full frontage as shown on Exhibit B;
(c) Extend the existing red curb on Yana Avenue at the Shasta Meadows Elementary School crosswalk by approximately 20 feet on the north side of the crossing to improve sight distance and pedestrian safety, shown on Exhibit C; and (3) Find that the proposed actions are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR §15061(b)(3)) - Common Sense Exemption.
Fiscal Impact
There is no General Fund impact to receiving the Public Works Downtown Parking Financial Update. Additionally, the Traffic Control Map changes related to the Downtown Parking Program are considered to be minor and are not expected to have a measurable impact on its revenue and expenses.
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.11(c)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.11(c)-- Consider City of Redding Public Works Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and adopt Resolution amending the City of Redding Traffic Control Map.
Michael Webb, Public Works
Director/Interim Asst. City
Manager
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Report to Redding City Council March 12, 2026
Re: 9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic Control Map Resolution Page 2
Long range financial forecasting shows that the Parking Division (Parking) will start repayment of advances from other funds in November 2027 continuing until approximately 2030. Parking has previously requested and received approval during the biennial budget development for $38,310 of General Fund dollars in Fiscal Year (FY) 26 to backfill a potential revenue shortfall.
Recent budget trend analyses indicate that Parking will likely be at or above revenue projections for FY 26; staff will only transfer up to the budgeted amount, if needed, at the end of the FY.
Alternative Action
The Council may choose not to accept this report or adopt this traffic control map resolution and provide staff with alternative direction. In any case, staff would need time to analyze Council’s direction keeping in mind the intent of operating a cost-neutral Downtown Redding Parking Program that provides adequate capacity for visitors and is a benefit to the business community.
Background/Analysis
In 2018, with the implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan, it was determined that the City of Redding’s (City) Parking Program equipment and operational model had reached the end of its useful life, and required modernization to align with the broader redevelopment of Downtown Redding. Beginning in 2020, the City conducted multiple public workshops and City Council hearings to evaluate options for updating the aging system. Those materials remain available online for public review.
Following that process, the City determined that a comprehensive modernization was necessary.
The legacy system of individual coin-operated meters was replaced with a fully digital platform utilizing multi-space kiosks, a web-based application, and text-to-pay functionality. In addition, the prior paper based citation and in-house revenue collection process was replaced with a third party vendor, DataTicket, which administers payment processing, citation appeals, delinquent account recovery, and DMV intercept services. The renewed system was deployed in early 2023 in anticipation of increased activity associated with new retail development in the Downtown core.
Initial program revenues through October 2025 were lower than originally projected. The primary cause of this underperformance was delayed commercial activation within the Downtown Core. Reduced business activity diminished parking demand, which in turn reduced the operational need for active enforcement. Lower enforcement levels resulted in lower compliance rates and reduced paid parking utilization. Following the opening of the Redding Public Market and other Downtown retail uses as well as improvements such as Whistle Stop Park, parking demand increased substantially. As activity intensified, enforcement presence increased, which correspondingly improved compliance rates and stabilized paid parking revenues.
As part of the agreement associated with the sale of the former two-story California Street parking garage, the City committed to mitigate the temporary loss of structured parking by leasing nearby surface private parking lots during the transition to the new system and pending completion of the new privately-owned Downtown parking garage. Proceeds from the garage sale were used to both acquire the new digital parking equipment and fund these interim surface lot leases.
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Report to Redding City Council March 12, 2026
Re: 9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic Control Map Resolution Page 3
While the new Downtown parking garage on California Street ultimately opened, the leased surface lots were initially retained beyond their transitional purpose to ease public adjustment to the paid parking system and to provide distributed parking supply during early implementation.
As the transition stabilized, the Parking Program has eliminated five leased surface lots and reduced ongoing lease obligations.
The program currently continues to lease two surface lots: one located at the corner of California Street and Placer Street (Lot No. 20) and the other at the corner of California Street and Shasta Street (Lot No. 10 or RABA lot). Lot No. 20 is not operationally required to meet current parking supply needs, as the City-owned lot at Sacramento and Pine Streets has sufficient capacity. However, members of the business community have indicated that retaining Lot No. 20 enhances convenience and accessibility within the Downtown Core.
Since November 2025, paid parking activity has increased significantly and is now trending consistent with the original pro forma assumptions and budget expectations. The program has effectively stabilized and is projected to break even during the current fiscal year. The most significant remaining financial obligation is the loan associated with the meter and equipment purchase, which is scheduled to be paid off in Fall 2027. Upon retirement of that debt, net revenues will first be directed toward repayment of internal cash flow advances from other City funds. Thereafter, the Parking Program will be positioned to establish an operating reserve sufficient to fund future capital repairs, equipment replacement, and system improvements without reliance on external financing.
The table below summarizes the prior fiscal year of audited expenditures and revenues for the Parking Special Revenue Fund, as reported on page 176 in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, alongside the adopted biennial budget.
FYE 2025
Actuals
FYE 2026
(Current
Budget)
FYE 2027 FYE 2028
Projected
FYE 2029
Projected
Personnel ($179) ($175) ($183) ($183) ($183)
O&M +
Fiscal
Charges
($168) ($178) ($182) ($182) ($182)
Capital - - - ($10) ($20)
Meter Debt ($153) ($153) ($153) ($51) -
Expense
Total
($500) ($506) ($518) ($426) ($385)
Revenue $292 $468 $518 $518 $518
Advances $208 $38 - ($92) ($133)
Net Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Note: Figures are in thousands
With the fiscal impacts identified, the discussion now turns to general parking updates and proposed amendments to the Traffic Control Map necessary to implement the recommended parking and safety adjustments.
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Report to Redding City Council March 12, 2026
Re: 9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic Control Map Resolution Page 4
Commercial Parking Space Amendments – Daylighting Compliance Recent changes to State regulations prohibit parking within 20 feet of the approach to a marked or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection in order to preserve pedestrian visibility and improve sight distance for approaching motorists, otherwise known as “daylighting”. Where a curb extension, or “bulb-out,” is present, the restricted distance may be reduced to 15 feet, as the physical curb extension already enhances visibility and shortens the pedestrian crossing distance.
As a result of these “daylighting” requirements, a total of 29 existing parking spaces within the Downtown area are potentially affected. The law provides local agencies the authority, through the City Traffic Engineer and governing body, to evaluate whether certain spaces may remain or be converted to designated use spaces where minimum safety standards can be maintained.
Following field review and traffic engineering analysis, eight of the 29 affected spaces (see attached map) have been determined eligible for conversion to commercial loading or short-term commercial spaces. These locations were evaluated for intersection geometry, approach speeds, pedestrian activity levels, sight distance and beneficial use of the adjacent businesses. The City Traffic Engineer determined that conversion of these spaces will not create unacceptable visibility conflicts and will maintain compliance with the safety intent of the law.
Downtown parking operates differently than other areas of the City due to higher business turnover, frequent delivery activity, smaller parcel sizes with limited on-site loading, and concentrated pedestrian traffic. Short term commercial spaces help support retail activity, reduce double-parking behavior, and improve curb productivity. Converting these eight spaces allows the City to preserve operational functionality while maintaining compliance with State safety standards.
If approved, these changes will be incorporated into the City’s adopted Traffic Control Map by Resolution, as required. Any affected spaces located within or adjacent to Caltrans right-of-way will require coordination and concurrence from California Department of Transportation prior to implementation which is required for four of the proposed eight modifications.
New Courthouse Area Adjustments
As development and occupancy of the new courthouse facility has progressed, the operational need for managed parking along West Street behind the former courthouse has diminished.
Parking demand patterns in that area have shifted, and certain previously established curb management controls are no longer necessary.
In addition, the City and County of Shasta have initiated abandonment proceedings for a short segment of Yuba Street west of Court Street, which alters the parking pattern and corresponding parking configuration in that area. The parking program plans on removing the paid requirements on these two streets, but would maintain the two-hour parking time limits. The four parking kiosks in these areas would be relocated to higher utilized areas in the Downtown core to increase the convenience to the users. The actual roadway of Yuba Street west of Court Street may be eventually removed as the County modifies the parking lots in the vicinity. These adjustments are administrative in nature and would be coordinated with the County of Shasta as development occurs.
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Report to Redding City Council March 12, 2026
Re: 9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic Control Map Resolution Page 5
Traffic Control Map Updates – Red Curb Designations
The City Traffic Engineer has also reviewed and approved additional red curb “No Parking” designations at two locations where safety and access improvements are warranted.
1. Lake Boulevard - Along the full frontage of the Kennett Court Apartments at 1155 Lake Boulevard, which spans approximately 1,000 feet, the southerly half of the frontage has already been painted red. This action formalizes and retroactively approves that installation and extends the red curb designation to the remaining northerly half of the frontage. The red curb improves access management, reduces roadside parking conflicts along a high-volume corridor, and enhances emergency access and overall roadway safety.
2. Yana Avenue - At Shasta Meadows Elementary School on Yana Avenue, the proposal would extend the existing red curb an additional 20 feet on the north side of the marked crosswalk. This extension improves sight distance for southbound motorists and enhances visibility of pedestrians and bicyclists emerging from the adjacent paved trail. The crossing is heavily used by students and parents, and dense vegetation on the west side of the crosswalk can limit driver visibility. The additional red curb provides increased reaction time to drivers and pedestrian visibility, consistent with accepted traffic engineering safety practices for school area crossings.
New Mobile Payment Platform
The City has received formal notice that the Flowbird mobile parking application will transition to the ParkMobile by Arrive platform as part of Flowbird’s integration into Arrive, which includes ParkMobile, a nationally recognized mobile parking payment provider. This change will replace the existing Flowbird app interface with the ParkMobile platform and is expected to introduce enhanced system stability, improved user experience, more precise mapping functionality, and expanded platform capabilities. In January 2026, approximately twenty-five percent of Parking transactions are conducted using the Flowbird app; this indicates that there is a significant share of customers who would be sensitive to this change. As part of the transition, the City will evaluate payment processing options, including whether to retain its current merchant processor or utilize ParkMobile’s Merchant of Record services, which may affect reporting and reconciliation procedures. While the City has experienced limitations with the current Flowbird application, the transition presents an opportunity to improve customer usability and operational performance. Implementation will require administrative coordination, potential updates to signage and public communication, and internal financial review over the coming months. Staff will continue to engage with the application staff to provide a robust public rollout to ease the transition to the new application.
Environmental Review
Staff has reviewed this action and determined that it is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption.
CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The City has an existing paid parking zone that is being modified. The proposed modifications will affect Packet Pg. 488
Report to Redding City Council March 12, 2026
Re: 9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic Control Map Resolution Page 6
the locations of parked vehicles and may encourage mode shift, carpooling and transit use. The proposed changes, while not significant, will assist in the City’s goals of increasing parking availability to Downtown Redding while also helping to reach environmental goals.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Communication and Transparency – “Improve the quality of communication with the public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve public trust.”
• Budget and Financial Management – “Achieve balanced and stable 10-year Financial Plans for all funds.”
Attachments
Downtown Parking Map (last update 3/26/25)
Resolution
Resolution Exhibits A, B, & C
Packet Pg. 489
CA &
Placer
Courthouse
Parking
cityofredding.gov/downtownparking
CITY OF
REDDING CALIFORNIA Packet Pg. 490 Attachment: Downtown Parking Map (last update 3/26/25) (9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic RESOLUTION NO. 2026-_____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP TO PROHIBIT PARKING
AT CERTAIN DESIGNATED LOCATIONS AND MODIFY CERTAIN
PARKING SPACES PURSUANT TO REDDING MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 11.24.040 AND CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 22507 WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code § 22507(a) provides that a local government may, by ordinance or resolution, restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code § 22500(n) establishes parking restrictions near crosswalks and intersections for purposes of pedestrian visibility (“daylighting”); and WHEREAS, Redding Municipal Code § 11.24.040 provides that it is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop or park for any period of time at any place which the City Council, by resolution, prohibits said action by making a finding that the area so restricted is unsuitable, dangerous, or inconvenient for parking; and
WHEREAS, the City Traffic Engineer has reviewed certain locations within the City of Redding and determined that modifications to parking restrictions and curb markings are necessary to comply with State law, improve sight distance, enhance pedestrian safety, and support appropriate curb management within the Downtown area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT:
1. The recitals set forth herein are true and correct.
2. Pursuant to Redding Municipal Code § 11.24.040, the City Council declares that the locations set forth in Exhibit A are unsuitable, dangerous, or inconvenient for parking and that it is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop or park for any period of time on the public street and public right-of-way at said locations, except as otherwise designated.
3. The Traffic Control Map is hereby amended as follows:
a. Eight (8) on-street parking spaces impacted by State daylighting requirements are modified as shown on Exhibit A and converted to designated commercial loading or shortterm commercial spaces, and yellow curb markings are authorized where determined appropriate by the City Traffic Engineer.
b. Red curb “No Parking” designations are established and/or extended along the full frontage of 1155 Lake Boulevard (Kennett Court Apartments), as shown on Exhibit B. c. The existing red curb on Yana Avenue at the Shasta Meadows Elementary School crosswalk is extended approximately twenty (20) feet on the north side of the crosswalk, as shown on Exhibit C.
Packet Pg. 491 Attachment: Resolution (9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic Control Map Resolution) The City Engineer is hereby tasked with keeping a record of the no-parking and modified parking areas set forth herein, and appropriate curb markings and signage shall be installed to give notice of said parking restrictions.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
1. The recitals set forth herein are true and correct.
2. Pursuant to Redding Municipal Code § 11.24.040, the City Council declares that the locations set forth in Exhibit B and Exhibit C are unsuitable, dangerous or inconvenient for parking and that it is unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to stop or park for any period of time whatever on the public street and public right-of-way at said locations.
3. The City Engineer is hereby tasked with keeping a record of the no-parking areas set forth herein and signage shall be placed to give notice of said parking restrictions.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution of intention was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 17th day of March, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney Packet Pg. 492 Attachment: Resolution (9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic Control Map Resolution) Attachment: Resolution Exhibits A, B, & C (9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Packet Pg. 494 Attachment: Resolution Exhibits A, B, & C (9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and Traffic Control Map Attachment: Resolution Exhibits A, B, & C (9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial Attachment: Resolution Exhibits A, B, & C (9.11(c)--Public Works' Downtown Parking Division Financial
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Approve contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, in a not-to-exceed amount of $300,000, for the provision of legal services as Interim City Attorney for the City of Redding, effective upon signing.
Fiscal Impact
The total cost of the proposed contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, is a General Fund expenditure with a fiscal impact of up to three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) to be billed in the amount of $335.00 per hour for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025–26 and 2026-27. Hourly charges for legal services provided will be billed and paid monthly. Billing rates may be subject to periodic review and adjustment as agreed in writing between the City of Redding (City) and Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP.
Costs will be partially offset by savings, due to the vacancy of City Attorney. The impact to each department is determined by allocating the difference between the contract max ($300,000) and 3 months of personnel savings in FY 2026 and two months of personnel savings in FY 27. This allocation was based on the assumed cross charge rate of the City Attorney to Airports, RABA, RHA, Redding Electric Utility, Risk/Liability and Employer Services divisions.
Alternative Actions
The Council could decline to approve the proposed contract and give staff alternate direction with regard to seeking negotiations with another firm.
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.14(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.14(a)--Consider approval of Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to provide legal services as Interim City Attorney.
Christian M. Curtis, City
Attorney
Packet Pg. 497
Report to Redding City Council March 13, 2026
Re: 9.14(a)--Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Provide Legal Services Page 2 Background/Analysis
City Attorney Curtis has given the City Council notice that he is leaving his position with the City of Redding and has signed a contract with the City of Milpitas. The City has initiated a formal recruitment to find a replacement City Attorney, but that process will not be complete before Curtis leaves. As such, skilled City Attorney services will be needed for the interim period.
The City Attorney is the legal counsel for the City Council and City staff, advising City officials on all legal matters involving the City. The City Attorney reviews all contracts, leases and agreements entered into by the City, assists departments in the research and development of City resolutions and ordinances, oversees the Risk Management Liability, Litigation and Insurance Division, and represents the City in state and federal court. Most matters addressed by the City Attorney are critical in nature and time sensitive.
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, has an experienced public law practice group that provides city attorney services. The managing partner of their Marin office, Benjamin Stock, has experience as a City Attorney for City of Benicia and Foster City and has tackled a range of challenging municipal law issues, including organizational turn around. The proposed contract would have Mr. Stock serve as the Interim City Attorney, although a majority of day-to-day work is expected to be handled by another partner in the firm, Mary Wagner. Ms. Wagner also has extensive municipal law experience, including twenty years as the City Attorney for the City of Sausalito.
It is recommended that the Council approve the proposed contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen and appoint Mr. Stock as Interim City Attorney effective as of April 5, 2026. This timing will allow a short period of overlap, during which utilization of outside counsel is expected to be limited and focused on ensuring a smooth hand-off. The City Manager and outgoing City Attorney will work with departments during this period to establish processes and expectations for the utilization of outside counsel until the recruitment for a full-time city attorney is complete.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental quality Act, and no further action is required.
Council Priorities/City Manager Goals
This agenda item is a routine operational item.
Attachments
Budget Resolution
Agreement for Professional Services - Burke, Williams & Sorensen Packet Pg. 498
Resolution No. 2026 - ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 30TH AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049
APPROPRIATING $177,170 FOR THE CONTRACT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS &
SORENSON, LLP FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES AS INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING THAT Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 be and is hereby amended as follows:
Fiscal Year 2026
FUND DIVISION DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE
101
196
201
211
291
381
391
1031
9103
7101
8005
6901
3801
3901
City Attorney
Redding Area Housing Authority
Redding Regional Airport
Electric Utility
Redding Area Bus Authority
Risk/Liability
Employer Services
$79,730
$2,210
$2,210
$13,290
$3,320
$62,020
$14,390
Fiscal Year 2027
FUND DIVISION DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE
101
196
201
211
291
381
391
1031
9103
7101
8005
6901
3801
3901
City Attorney
Redding Area Housing Authority
Redding Regional Airport
Electric Utility
Redding Area Bus Authority
Risk/Liability
Employer Services
$22,300
$620
$620
$3,720
$930
$17,340
$4,030
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustments by this Resolution are as follows:
Packet Pg. 499 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.14(a)--Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Provide Legal Services) Fiscal Year 2026
USE SOURCE
OF FUNDS OF FUNDS
Increase (Decrease) Revenue
101-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 79,730
196-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 2,210
201-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 2,210
211-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 13,290
291-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 3,320
381-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 62,020
391-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 14,390
Increase (Decrease) Expenditures
101-1031-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ 79,730 196-9103-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ 2,210 201-7101-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ 2,210 211-8005-8923871-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ 13,290 291-6901-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ 3,320 381-3801-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ 62,020 391-3901-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ 14,390 Total $ 177,170 $ 177,170
Fiscal Year 2027
USE SOURCE
OF FUNDS OF FUNDS
Increase (Decrease) Revenue
101-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ (22,300)
196-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ (620)
201-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ (620)
211-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ (3,720)
291-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ (930)
381-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ (17,340)
391-0000-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ (4,030)
Increase (Decrease) Expenditures
101-1031-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ (22,300) 196-9103-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ (620) 201-7101-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ (620) 211-8005-8923871-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ (3,720) 291-6901-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ (930) 381-3801-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ (17,340) 391-3901-5037501-00000 Professional Services & Consulting $ (4,030) Total $ (49,560) $ (49,560)
Packet Pg. 500 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.14(a)--Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Provide Legal Services) THAT the purpose is to appropriate $177,170 for a contract with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP for the provision of legal services as Interim City Attorney for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 17th day of March 2026 and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVAL:
SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney Packet Pg. 501 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.14(a)--Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Provide Legal Services) Packet Pg. 502
Attachment: Agreement for Professional Services - Burke, Williams & Sorensen (9.14(a)--Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Packet Pg. 503
Attachment: Agreement for Professional Services - Burke, Williams & Sorensen (9.14(a)--Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Packet Pg. 504
Attachment: Agreement for Professional Services - Burke, Williams & Sorensen (9.14(a)--Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Packet Pg. 505
Attachment: Agreement for Professional Services - Burke, Williams & Sorensen (9.14(a)--Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to Packet Pg. 506
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