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Redding City Council, Regular Meeting
Civic Center Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, CA 96001
June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka with the following Council Members present: Tenessa Audette, Jack Munns, and Erin Resner. Mayor Mike Littau was absent.
Also present: Interim City Attorney Mary Anne Wagner, City Manager William Tarbox, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Michael Webb, City Clerk Sharlene Tipton, and Executive Assistant II Erin Barnhart.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Resner.
The Invocation was provided by Council Member Audette.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mark Monroe shared ongoing issues with current lease and insurance needs regarding the Redding Motorsports Park.
Eddie McAllister expressed his support and provided some historical background surrounding the upcoming holiday “Juneteenth” that is celebrated on June 19, 2026, and provided the Council with a handout regarding the Juneteenth Flag, incorporated herein by reference.
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 May 19 , 2026; Regular Meeting of May 19, 2026; and Special Meeting – Closed Session of May 26, 2026.
4(b). Adopt Ordinance No. 2693, an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding, adopting Redding Police Department Policy No. 707 to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition and reporting requirements for military equipment for the City of Redding Police Department in accordance with Assembly Bill 481.
4.5(a). Authorize and approve the following actions related to providing Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Natural Gas Pipeline Compliance Services: (1) approve the Fourth Amendment to Contract (C -9686) with EverLine Compliance, LLC , increasing the annual not-to-exceed contract compensation amount by $52,500, from $190,000, to a revised not -to-exceed amount of $242,500 each City of Redding fiscal year, with all other terms, conditions and scope of the services remaining unchanged; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment and any related documents necessary to complete and implement the amendment.
4.9(a). Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Redding and County of Shasta, outlining the respective duties of the City of Redding and County of Shasta as it relates to the Redding Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Response Team.
4.10(a).Approve cancellation of the Public Hearing set for June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California, to consider adjustments to the City of Redding’s Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, a s previously approved by the City Council at its meeting on May 19, 2026. This will be rescheduled for a future date.
4.11(a).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the City of Redding Tarmac Road Storm Drain Emergency Replacement Project (Project): (1) accept update regarding the Project; and (2) pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(1), make a determination by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency work.
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4.11(b).Authorize and approve the following actions regarding the Highway Bridge Program (HBP) grant funding from the State of California, Department of Transportation: (1) accept additional $248,770 awarded to the City of Redding for the Eastside Road Bridge over Canyon Hollow Project (Project); and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026-038, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding , approving and adopting the 38th Amen dment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $248,770 of HBP Funds and $32,230 of Traffic Impact Fee Funds for a total of $281,000 for the Project.
4.11(c).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Bid Schedule No. 5693 (Job N o.
WAADM23056), Mistletoe Lane and Victor Ave Water Improvements Project: (1) award to Giles Excavating & Paving, Inc., in the amount of $1,615,072; (2) approve an additional $275,000 to cover the cost of administration and inspection fees; (3) approve $81,000 for project development costs; (4) approve $170,000 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 $100,000; and (6) find that the Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities.
4.11(d). Authorize and approve the following: (1) approve the submittal of one Active Transportation Program grant application to the California Department of Transportation for a total amount not to exceed $18.5 million for infrastructure improvements along:
(a) Victor Avenue from Aspin Avenue to Old Alturas Road, w ith improvements on Dana Drive, Bradford Way, and Old Alturas Road; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the grant applications and any necessary documents to complete application process.
4.11(e).Authorize and approve the following for the City of Redding Clear Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant: (1) authorize the purchase of an Atlas Copco Blower in the amount of $220,719 including all applicable taxes and fees, to replace aging and chronically failing HSI blowers; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve future pricing adjustments, and changes in terms, as needed, due to inflation and unstable economic conditions up to a total of $20,000.
4.11(f).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to Request for Proposal No. 5676, to provide engineering services for the Storm Drain Master Plan Update (Project): (1) award to MCC Engineering, Inc.; (2) authorize the Mayor to execute the Consulting and Professional Services Contract with MC C Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering services, including project management, data collection, survey, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and updating the Storm Drain Master Plan for a not -to-exceed fee of $539,364.00; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve contract amendments for scope refinements and/or incorporation of optional tasks included in the Request for Proposal not-to-exceed $300,000.
4.11(g).Authorize and approve the following actions relative to the City of Red ding (City) Solid Waste Utility’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) sort line: (1) approve and find that the sole-source purchase and installation of equipment from CP Manufacturing, LLC, is in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 3400 (c)(2) in order to match other products in use by the City; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Goods Purchase and Service Agreement with CP Manufacturing, LLC, in an amount not -to- exceed $5,605,793.63; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the CDTFA- 230 Partial Tax Exemption Form; (4) authorize the City Engineer, or designee, to approve change orders to the Agreement up to $150,000; and (5) find that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the Califo rnia Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.
4.12(a).Authorize and approve the following actions related to the biennial review of Redding Municipal Code Section 2.90 (Conflict of Interest Code): (1) give notice to City of Redding (City) departments and agencies that the City’s Conflict of Interest Code is to be reviewed, and revised if necessary, pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5(a); (2) direct the City Clerk to advise all City departments and agencies to re view the current list of designated positions and disclosure categories to determine if any revisions are necessary and to provide said revisions to the City Clerk by July 31, 2026; and (3) direct the City Clerk to prepare and present to the City Council f or adoption any necessary revisions to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code within 90 days of receiving notification that revisions are necessary and, if no revisions are necessary, the City Clerk shall so advise the City Council.
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4.12(b).Approve and adop t the following resolutions relative to the City of Redding’s General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026: (1) Resolution No. 2026- 039, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding , adopting standards for candidates relative to nomination period, candidate statement preparation and cost, as well as ballot designation; and (2) Resolution No. 2026-040, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding , requesting that the Board o f Supervisors of the County of Shasta consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, that the foregoing items on the Consent Calendar be accept ed, acknowledged, adopted, approved, ratified, and/or authorized as recommended.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, Resner, and Dr. Dhanuka NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Littau
Resolution Nos. 2026-038 through 2026-040 and Ordinance No. 26 93 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
REGULAR CALENDAR: REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS OF DEPARTMENTS,
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
9.5(b). Authorization of issuance of Electric Syst em Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 2026 to refund the remaining Redding Joint Powers Financing Authority, Electric System Revenue Bonds, 2015 Series A.
Assistant Director of Electric Utility Joseph Bowers 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 Munns, seconded by Council Member Resner, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-041, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, relative to City of Redding’s Electric System Refunding Revenue Bonds to:
(1) authorize the issuance of Electric System Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, in an amount not-to-exceed $28 million for the purpose of refunding the outstanding Electric System Revenue Bonds, 2015 Series A; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and deliver an Indenture, a Purchase Contract and a Continuing Disclosure Agreement; (3) approve the form of the Preliminary Official Statement; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all documents and taking of all necessary actions related to the financing.
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, Resner, and Dr. Dhanuka NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Littau
Resolution No. 2026-041 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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9.12(c).Report regarding impacts of Senate Bill (SB) 707 regarding updates to the Ralph M. Brown Act effective July 1, 2026.
City Clerk Tipton highlighted the Report to the City Council (staff report), incorporated herein by reference.
A discussion amongst the Council ensued.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Council Member Resner, seconded by Council Member Munns, to (1) accept an informational report regarding the impacts of SB 707 (Open Meetings: meeting and teleconferencing requirements) relating to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code section 54952.2, et. seq.; and (2) adopt Resolution No. 2026 -042, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redding, creating City Council Policy No. 223 - Technology Disruption Policy, pursuant to requirements of SB 707, Government Code Section 54953.4.(b)(1)(A)(i)(I)(ia).
The Vote:
AYES: Council Members – Audette, Munns, Resner, and Dr. Dhanuka NOES: Council Members – None
ABSTAIN: Council Members – None
ABSENT: Council Members – Littau
Resolution Nos. 2026-042 is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SUGGESTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL TOPICS FOR
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
At Council Member Audette’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to a future Closed Session Council meeting to discuss the Redding Motorsports Park Lease.
At Council Member Audette’s suggestion, a consensus of the Council directed staff to return to a future Council meeting with a schedule of meeting dates for the newly created Audit and Finance Advisory Committees.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at the hour of 6:27 p.m., Vice Mayor Dhanuka declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sharlene Tipton, City Clerk