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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
March 17, 2026, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Mike Littau with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka participated telephonically All votes were taken by roll call.
Also present: City Attorney Christian M. Curtis, City Manager William Tarbox, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Dhanuka.
The Invocation was provided by Lynn Fritz, and Joey Carroll, Native American Tradition as a Karuk Tribal Descendent/Shasta County Interfaith Forum Chair.
PRESENTATION
2A. On behalf of District 1 Assembly Member Heather Hadwick, District Field Representative Mark Mezzano presented a Certificate of Recognition honoring Firefighter Steven Sawyer as the City of Redding Fire Department’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year.
Fire Chief Jerrod Vanlandingham summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference , and along with Mr. Mezzano, thanked Mr. Sawyer for his dedication to public safety.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tony Trimp expressed his support for the Redding Motorsports Park, and invited the Council and community to attend the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Summit ET Series 2026 Season Opener for the Redding Drag Strip scheduled for March 21 and 22, 2026.
Mark Ewing, Beautify Shasta founder and spokesperson , highlighted the grassroots effort to continuously clean up high impact litter zones within Redding and surrounding areas, and provided Council with a resume memorializing the efforts thus far, incorporated herein by reference.
Tim Bauer, Choose Redding Sports an d Event’s Director, highlighted the upcoming Ironman Triathlon taking place in the City of Redding on August 16, 2026. He noted that of the 2 ,500 registration spots available, 1,200 have been filled with registrant from 11 countries and 35 states, including California.
Sheree Topete opined her support for a future medical school with regards to item 9 A, and encouraged the Council to vote yes on the item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters were considered inclusively under the Consent Calendar and each Report to City Council (staff report) is incorporated herein by reference:
4(a). Approve City Council Minutes: Special Meeting – Closed Session of January 20, 2026; Regular Meeting of January 20, 2026; Special Meeting – Closed Session of March 3, 2026; and Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026.
City Clerk Tipton removed the Special Meeting – Budget Prioritization & Modification Session and Closed Session of February 3, 2026, and the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026, from this meeting and will return for consideration and adoption at a future Council Meeting
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4(b). Accept the following City of Redding Accounts Payable and Payroll Registers:
(1) Accounts Payable Register No. 8 for the period of February 1, 2026, through February 28, 2026, in the amount of $21,331,908.09; (2) Payroll Register No. 16 for the period of January 18, 2026, through January 31, 2026, in the amount of $ 2,890,419.02; and (3) Payroll Register No. 17 for the period of February 1, 2026, through February 14, 2026, in the amount of $2,743,410.45; for a summary total of $26,965,737.56
4(c). Accept City of Redding Proof of Cash and Cash by Fund reports for the month of January 2026.
4(d). Accept the City of Redding Treasurer’s Report for January 2026.
4(e). This is the second reading of the below -noted Ordinance introduced at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting of March 3, 2026, authorize and approve the following:
(1) adopt Uncodified Ordinance No. 2689, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending Redding Municipal Code Title 6 (Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations) Chapter 6.42 (Entertainment Zone) by amending Section 6.42 for establishing a temporary entertainment zone on portions of Hilltop Drive.
4.4(a). Authorize and approve the following: (1) a ccept the 2025 City of Redding General Plan/Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and (2) d irect staff to forward the document to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Researc h, and the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5672 – Insulators, Pins, Braces and Guy Assemblies for the Redding Electric Utility: (1) award Bid 5672 to OneSource Supply Solutions for an annual evaluated price of $300,795.80, plus 7.25 percent sales tax of $21,807.70 for a total amount of $322,603.50; (2) authorize the Purchasing Officer to extend the bid award annually with OneSource Supply Solutions through February 28, 2031, if mutually agreeable, with all pricing, terms and conditions remaining the same; and (3) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve an additional $60,000 per fiscal year as a contingency for unforeseen operatio nal requirements.
4.6(a). Adopt Resolution No. 2026-016, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 27 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025 -049 appropriating $60,190 for the California State Library award funds for English as a Second Language Services for fiscal year 2025-2026.
4.6(b). Authorize and approve the following: (1) a pprove and ratify t he Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant applications submitted by the Airports Division; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept and execute a grant agreement for any, or all, FAA AIP grant funds associated with these projects.
4.6(c). Authorize and approve the following: (1) a pprove the Ground Lease Agreement for 195,584 square feet of ground space with Shasta Hangar, LLC, for land located at the Redding Regional Airport – 3760 Flight Avenue, for a period of 36 years with two five - year extension options; (2) authorize the Mayor, or designee, to sign and execute the lease agreement; and (3) find the action categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing facilities.
4.9(a). This item was moved to the Regular Calendar item number 9.9(a) at the request of Council Member Audette.
4.11(a).Approve and authorize the following relative to the purchase of a Vac -Con vacuum excavator for the maintenance of the City of Redding Water Distribution system: (1) authorize the purchase of a vacuum excavator using Sourcewell contract pricing, with a net delivered cost of $650,713.30, including all applicable taxes and fees; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, terms, and policy changes as needed up to an additional $30,000 due to inflation and unstable economic conditions for the purchase of the vacuum excavator
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4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5642, Stillwater Outfall Building – Phase II for the City of Redding Stillwater Wastewater Treatment Plant:
(1) award the project to the lowest bidder, Converse Construction Inc., in the amount of $243,041; (2) a pprove an additional $79,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $91,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $35,000 to provide construction contingency funding; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional increases in either the construction management or construction contingency amounts up to a total of $10,000; and (6) find that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Qu ality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 -Existing Facilities and Section 15303 -New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures.
4.15(a).Adopt Resolution No. 2026-017, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, modifying the Employment and Benefit Policies for City of Redding Unrepresented Employees, effective March 18, 2026.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dhanuka seconded by Council Member Resner, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accepted, acknowledged, adopted, approved, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution Nos. 2026-016 and 2026-017 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING - CANCELLED
6.1. Cancellation of Public Hearing to consider City of Redding electric rate increases.
Mayor Littau highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference. He noted that the Public Hearing continued from the regular City Council meeting held on March 3, 2026, regarding City of Redding Electric Utility (RE U) rate increases and increasing the Residential Energy Discount, was cancelled and would not be discussed by the Council at this time.
The City Council took no formal action on this informational item.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9A. Letter of Support for a Northern California Medical Sciences School in the City of Redding.
Mayor Littau summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Dr. Thomas Perry , MD, and Simpson University President Dr. Norman D. Hall, each expressed their support and the need for a Northern California Medical Science School in the City of Redding.
Council Member Resner emphasized that this was a letter of suppo rt, not budgetary support.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Littau, seconded by Council Member Munns, 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.
The Vote: Unanimous Ayes.
Council Member Munns left the Chambers at 7:10 p.m. and returned at 7:12 p.m.
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Mayor Littau moved item no. 9.10(a) to be considered prior to item 9.1(a).
9.10(a).Accept the City of Redding Mid -Year Budget Review and Adoption of the Associated Resolution
Finance Director Greg Robinett provided an overview of the Report to the City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
In response to Council Members Audette and Resner, Director Robinett explained what the budget variances were primarily attributed to.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) accept the City of Redding’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Report; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026 -018, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 28 th 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.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2026-018 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.1(a). Approve Consulting and Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting for the City of Redding (City).
City Manager Tarbox and Interim Assistant City Manager Webb summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), and provided a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Audette, to : (1) a pprove 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 No. 2026-019, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 29 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $235,230 for Professional Services Agreement with Circle 6 Consulting for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2026-019 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.9(a). Item 4.9(a) was moved from the Consent Calendar at the request of Council Member Audette.
Resolution ratifying and authorizing a grant from the California Highway Patrol's Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
In response to Council Member Audette, City Attorney Curtis confirmed that should this item be approved by Council , City Manager Tarbox will have the authority to administratively appropriate the grant funds as written in the staff report recommendation.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Audette, seconded by Council Member Dhanuka, to: (1) adopt Resolution No. 2026 -020, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, ratifying the application for, and authorizing, the acceptance of funding from the California Highway Patrol’s Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, if awarded, in the amount of $480,115; (2) authorize the City Mana ger, or designee, to execute said contract and any associated amendments; and (3) authorize the City Manager to administratively appropriate the grant funds.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2026-020 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
9.11(c).City of Redding Public Works Downtown Parking Division Financial Update and adopt Resolution amending the City of Redding Traffic Control Map.
Interim Assistant City Manager Michael Webb highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), and a PowerPoint presentation, both incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Dr. Dhanuka, seconded by Council Member Munns, to accept 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 No. 2026 -021, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, amending the City of Redding Traffic Control Map, as shown on Exhibits A, B, and C and summarized below: (3) 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; (4) 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; (5) 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 (6) find that the proposed actions are exempt from environmental review under the California Environmen tal Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR §15061(b)(3)) - Common Sense Exemption.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2026-021 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
9.14(a).Approve Contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP to provide legal services as Interim City Attorney.
City Attorney Curtis summarized the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
Mr. Curtis stated that the following two items did not make it into the recommendation in the staff report, but were in the body of the staff report: (1) adopt a budget resolution; and (2) approve Benjamin Stock as the interim City Attorney effective April 5, 2026.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
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A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to: (1) approve the 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; (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026 -022, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, approving and adopting the 30 th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025 -049 appropriating $177,170 for the contract with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP for the provision of legal services as Interim City Attorney for Fi scal Year 2025 -26; and (3) approve the appointment of Benjamin Stock as the Interim City Attorney for the City of Redding effective April 5, 2026.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Dr. Dhanuka, Munns, Resner, and Littau NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – None
Resolution No. 2026-022 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk
COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORT
City Council Member attendance at conference/meetings reimbursed at City expense. {Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234}
Council Member Tenessa Audette attended the League of California Cities’ Sacramento Valley Division Meeting in Chico, California, on March 6, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 8:15 p.m., Mayor Littau declared the m eeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Mike Littau, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk