Agenda Packet — Redding City Council, June 16, 2026 (part 6 of 6)

Chapter 6.42 ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
Sections:

6.42.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish an Entertainment Zone within the City of Redding, pursuant to Senate Bill 969 (2024), where people can buy open container drinks (alcoholic drinks "to-go") from local bars, restaurants, wineries, and breweries and enjoy them outside in common spaces such as plazas, sidewalks, and streets during certain hours for the purposes of creating active, commercial corridors, to stimulate the economy. (Ord. No. 2682, § 1, 9-2-2025)

6.42.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "ABC" means the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. (b) "Entertainment Zone" has the meaning set forth in Section 23039.5 of the California Business and Professions Code, as may be amended from time to time.
(c) "Licensee" means any person, business, or other entity duly licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. (Ord. No. 2682, § 1, 9-2-2025)

6.42.030. Entertainment Zone boundary.
(a) Downtown Entertainment Zone shall include all public streets, public rights-of-way, alleys and sidewalks in front of storefronts, and all establishments holding permits or licenses from ABC that are located within the Downtown Entertainment Zone further delineated in Exhibit A. (b) The boundaries of the Downtown Entertainment Zone may be amended from time-to-time by resolution of the city council.

Packet Pg. 1354 Attachment: Redding Municipal Code Section 6.42 (9.1(e)--Downtown Entertainment Zone Update) Created: 2025-12-02 09:20:26 [EST]
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(Ord. No. 2682, § 1, 9-2-2025)

6.42.040. Days/Times.
(a) Seven days a week, Sunday through Saturday.
(b) Ten a.m. to ten p.m.
(c) Days or times of operation may be amended from time-to-time by resolution of the city council. (d) Sales or consumption of alcoholic beverages during the hours in which sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited under Section 25631 of the Business and Profession Code shall be prohibited. (Ord. No. 2682, § 1, 9-2-2025)

6.42.050 Beverages permitted.
(a) The following types of alcoholic beverages are permitted within the Downtown Entertainment Zone:
(1) Beer;
(2) Wine; and
(3) Mixed spirits.

Packet Pg. 1355 Attachment: Redding Municipal Code Section 6.42 (9.1(e)--Downtown Entertainment Zone Update) Created: 2025-12-02 09:20:26 [EST]
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(b) All open alcoholic beverages consumed in the Downtown Entertainment Zone shall be purchased only from a premises located within the Downtown Entertainment Zone that is authorized under California Business and Professions Code Section 23357, 23358, or 23396, as may be amended from time to time, to permit consumers to leave the premises with open containers of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises, or an organization that is authorized by ABC special event permit or license to make such sales within the Downtown Entertainment Zone.
(Ord. No. 2682, § 1, 9-2-2025)

6.42.060 Allowable open alcoholic beverage containers.
(a) The city manager is authorized and will coordinate with the Redding Police Department Chief for the approval of a standardized open container that complies with ABC's guidelines. The container will be easily identifiable and affixed with a recognizable marking or sticker issued by a licensed participating vendor in the Downtown Entertainment Zone.
(b) No alcoholic beverages purchased at a licensed premises may leave the premises in an open glass or metal container for consumption in the Downtown Entertainment Zone. (Ord. No. 2682, § 1, 9-2-2025)

6.42.070 Signage.

The boundaries of the Downtown Entertainment Zone must be clearly marked by easily visible signage posted at every intersection around the perimeter of the zone. This signage must instruct patrons not to carry alcoholic beverages outside the Downtown Entertainment Zone (e.g., "No Alcoholic Beverages Beyond This Point").

Signs must be illuminated well enough to be sufficiently visible during nighttime hours. (Ord. No. 2682, § 1, 9-2-2025)

6.42.080 Two-year review.

The operation of the Downtown Entertainment Zone shall be reviewed no less than every two years following the adoption of the ordinance establishing the Downtown Entertainment Zone to ensure that the Downtown Entertainment Zone is being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of the general public. This review shall be conducted by the city manager or their designee and in consultation with Redding Police Department and ABC.
(Ord. No. 2682, § 1, 9-2-2025)
Packet Pg. 1356 Attachment: Redding Municipal Code Section 6.42 (9.1(e)--Downtown Entertainment Zone Update)

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following to modernize tax administration, align local code with recent changes in California law, and improve the City of Redding's ability to administer and collect transient occupancy taxes associated with short-term rental platforms:
(1) Introduce Ordinance amending Chapter 4.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of the Redding Municipal Code, for first reading by title only and waive the full reading; (2) Direct the City Attorney to prepare a summary ordinance and authorize the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance according to law; and
(3) Find that amendment and adoption of the ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) – Common Sense Exemption.

Fiscal Impact
The proposed ordinance does not increase the Transient Occupancy Tax rate and is not expected to result in significant implementation costs.

The amendments are expected to improve the City of Redding's (City) ability to verify compliance and collect taxes already owed under existing law. While the precise fiscal impact cannot be quantified, enhanced reporting and information-sharing requirements are expected to reduce underreporting and protect existing transient occupancy tax revenues.

Alternative Action
The City Council could direct staff to return with additional modifications; or decline to amend Chapter 4.12 and continue administering the ordinance under its current provisions.

MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.1(f)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.1(f)--Consider updates to Redding Municipal Code Chapter 4.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax) to update and modernize tax administration of Transient Occupancy Tax.

William S Tarbox, City
Manager
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Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12 Page 2 Background/Analysis
The City imposes a ten percent Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on the rent charged for shortterm lodging accommodations within the City. Historically, TOT collection has been administered through traditional lodging operators such as hotels, motels, recreational vehicle parks, campgrounds, and short-term rentals.

Over the past decade, the growth of online booking platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, and similar marketplace facilitators has significantly changed the lodging industry. A substantial portion of transient lodging transactions now occur through third-party booking platforms that process reservations, collect payment from guests, and remit lodging revenues to property owners.

While many facilitators voluntarily collect and remit local transient occupancy taxes on behalf of hosts, the City's existing ordinance was developed before the widespread use of these platforms and does not contain comprehensive provisions regarding facilitator reporting obligations, information sharing requirements, record retention, or collection responsibilities.

In 2025, California enacted Senate Bill 346, which clarified and strengthened local agencies' authority to obtain information necessary to administer transient occupancy taxes and to require marketplace facilitators that collect rent from guests to provide records needed to verify compliance. The legislation was intended to provide local governments with practical tools to administer TOT programs in an environment where the underlying transaction information is frequently maintained by third-party platforms rather than local operators.

The proposed ordinance updates Chapter 4.12 to reflect current industry practices, align local code with state law, and improve the City's ability to verify collections, identify unregistered operators, and ensure equitable administration of the transient occupancy tax.

Facilitator Collection Authority
The proposed ordinance formally recognizes facilitators as entities that provide the means for booking lodging accommodations and collecting payment from transient occupants. Because facilitators often control the reservation and payment process, the ordinance clarifies that facilitators may collect and remit TOT on taxable transactions and establishes clear responsibilities for doing so.

These revisions provide a modern framework that reflects how short-term rental transactions are conducted today and reduces uncertainty regarding collection obligations.

Information and Reporting Requirements
The proposed amendments also establish clear information-sharing requirements necessary for effective tax administration.

Under the current code, the City's ability to verify transient occupancy tax compliance is limited when booking and payment information is maintained exclusively by a facilitator. The proposed amendments authorize the City to require facilitators and operators to provide information reasonably necessary to verify the accuracy of tax returns, identify taxable transactions, and determine compliance with City requirements.

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Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12 Page 3 The updated provisions allow the City to obtain information regarding:
• Gross rents and taxable revenues associated with transient occupancies; • The number and location of short-term rental transactions occurring within the City; • Information necessary to identify responsible operators and property locations; • Records necessary to verify taxes collected, remitted, or claimed as exempt; and • Additional information authorized under state law for tax administration purposes.

The amendments are intended to provide sufficient information for tax administration while remaining consistent with applicable privacy protections and state law limitations.

Alignment with Senate Bill 346
Senate Bill (SB) 346 established additional authority for local agencies to require records and information from marketplace facilitators involved in transient lodging transactions.

The proposed ordinance incorporates concepts reflected in SB 346 by:
• Recognizing facilitator involvement in transient lodging transactions; • Clarifying facilitator reporting and recordkeeping obligations; • Authorizing the City to obtain information necessary to verify tax compliance; • Improving the City's ability to identify unregistered or non-compliant operators; and • Providing administrative tools necessary to enforce local transient occupancy tax requirements.

These changes ensure that the City's ordinance remains consistent with current California law and industry practices.

Administrative Benefits
The proposed amendments are expected to improve compliance and reduce administrative burdens by:
• Increasing transparency regarding short-term rental activity; • Improving the City's ability to reconcile taxes collected and remitted; • Reducing revenue leakage associated with unreported transactions; • Establishing consistent reporting expectations for operators and facilitators; and • Providing clearer enforcement authority when records are unavailable or incomplete.

Implementation
Staff will have this fully implemented by January 1, 2027. The implementation of the new code will require communication with the facilitators and operators. This will require all of the new forms and guidance need to be sent to the facilitators and operators to explain the impacts of the adopted code section and how their monthly reporting will be changed.

Environmental Review
CEQA applies only to actions which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The ordinance amendment will provide updated language and minor adjustments to keep the code updated, but will not result in physical alteration of the environment. The action has been reviewed and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment.

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Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12 Page 4 Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• This is a routine operation item.

Attachments
Ordinance
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NOE Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 4.12 TOT
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DRAFT ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDDING AMENDING REDDING
MUNICPAL CODE TITLE 4 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), CHAPTER 4.12 (TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX), SECTIONS 4.12.010 - 4.12.150 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Title 4 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 4.12 (Transient Occupancy Tax), Sections

4.12.010 - 4.12.150 are amended to read in its entirety as follows:

4.12.010 Definitions.

Except where the context requires otherwise, the definitions given in this section govern the construction of this chapter.
"Campground" means an area or a tract of land where one or more spaces are occupied or intended to be occupied by a camping party and which is customarily occupied for temporary purposes using tents, tent trailers, or other such structure for sleeping purposes. Campground does not mean any of the following:

1. Any camp or other housing furnished by an employer exclusively for employees;

2. Any area or tract of land within the curtilage of any private dwelling house rented only occasionally and incidental to the normal occupancy of the dwelling house;

3. Any area or tract of land operated or used exclusively for religious, charitable, or educational purposes by any organization that has qualified for an exemption from property taxes under the laws of the state of California;

4. A campground owned and operated by the state of California. "Camping party" means a person or group of persons occupying a space at a campground. “Facilitator” means any person or entity who, for a fee, provides a means through which a transient may book any room or rooms or portion thereof in any hotel or dwelling, or space in any campground or recreational vehicle park, regardless of whether payment is transferred through or processed by such platform.
"Hotel" means any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes, including any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodginghouse, roominghouse, apartment house, dormitory, public or private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure or portion thereof. A mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location shall not include a mobile home located within a mobile home park, nor a location where the mobile home tenant is an employee of the owner or operator of the property on which the mobile home is located.

Packet Pg. 1361 Attachment: Ordinance (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) "Occupancy" means the use or possession of, or the right to use or possess, any room or rooms or portion thereof in any hotel or dwelling, or space in any campground or recreational vehicle park, for lodging or sleeping purposes.
"Operator" means the person who is proprietor of the hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sublessee, mortgagee in possession, licensee, or any other capacity. Where the operator performs his functions through a managing agent of any type or character other than an employee, the managing agent shall also be deemed an operator for the purposes of this chapter and shall have the same duties and liabilities as his principal. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter by either the principal or the managing agent shall, however, be considered to be compliance by both. "Person" means any individual, camping party, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit. "Recreational vehicle" means a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational purposes and is either self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on the highways without a permit. "Recreational vehicle park" means an area or tract of land where one or more spaces are occupied or intended to be occupied by owners or users of recreational vehicles and which is customarily occupied for temporary purposes.

Recreational vehicle park does not mean any of the following:

1. A mobile home park as defined in the Health and Safety Code;

2. An area or tract of land used for the placement of manufactured homes as defined in the Health and Safety Code;

3. Any area or tract of land where spaces are furnished by an employer exclusively for employees;

4. Any area or tract of land within the curtilage of any private dwelling house rented only occasionally and incidental to the normal occupancy of the dwelling house;

5. Any area or tract of land used exclusively for religious, charitable, or educational purposes by any organization that has qualified for an exemption from property taxes under the laws of the state of California;

Packet Pg. 1362 Attachment: Ordinance (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) "Transient" means any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license, or other agreement for a period of thirty consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar days as full days. Any such person so occupying any room or rooms or portion thereof in a hotel, or space in any campground or recreational vehicle park, shall be deemed to be a transient until the period of thirty days has expired unless there is an agreement in writing between the operator and the occupant providing for a longer period of occupancy. Any occupant entering into a written month-to-month agreement shall not be considered a transient. A registration form signed by the occupant showing consecutive dates of occupancy will suffice as a written agreement between the operator and the occupant. Any occupant who enters into a written agreement providing for occupancy of thirty or more consecutive days, but terminates his or her occupancy without paying for at least thirty days, shall be considered a transient. In determining whether a person is a transient, uninterrupted periods of time extending both prior and subsequent to the effective date of amendment of this chapter may be considered.

4.12.020 Tax imposed—Payment and collection.

For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of ten percent of the rent charged by the operator. The operator or facilitator of the hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park, shall collect the tax from the transient at the time the rent is paid. The tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the city, which is extinguished only by payment to the operator, facilitator, or to the city. The transient shall pay the tax to the operator, or facilitator of the hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park, at the time the rent is paid. If the rent is paid in installments, a proportionate share of the tax shall be paid with each installment. The unpaid tax shall be due upon the transient ceasing to occupy space in a room or rooms or portion thereof in any hotel, or space in any campground or recreational vehicle park. If for any reason the tax due is not paid to the operator or facilitator of the hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park, the finance officer shall require that the tax be paid directly to the finance officer of the city. An operator and a facilitator may come to an agreement about the obligations within this part.

4.12.030 Exemptions.

A. No tax shall be imposed upon the following:

1. Any person as to whom, or any occupancy as to which, it is beyond the power of the city to impose the tax provided in this chapter;

2. Any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of federal law or international treaty.

B. No exemption shall be granted except upon a claim therefor made at the time rent is collected and under penalty of perjury upon a form prescribed by the finance officer of the city.

4.12.040 Operator and facilitator duties.

A.Duties of Operator. Unless using a facilitator, or in the event that the facilitator fails to collect and remit the tax imposed by this chapter, each operator shall collect the tax imposed by this chapter to the same extent and at the same time as the rent is collected from every transient.

The amount of tax shall be separately stated from the amount of the rent charged, and each transient Packet Pg. 1363 Attachment: Ordinance (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) shall receive a receipt for payment from the operator. No operator of a hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park shall advertise or state in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, that the tax or any part thereof will be assumed or absorbed by the operator, or that it will not be added to the rent, or that, if added, any part will be refunded except in the manner provided in this chapter.

B. Duties of Facilitator.

1. Each facilitator shall collect the tax imposed by this chapter to the same extent and at the same time as the rent is collected from every transient. The amount of tax shall be separately stated from the amount of the rent charged, and each transient shall receive a receipt for payment from the facilitator. No facilitator of a hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park shall advertise or state in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, that the tax or any part thereof will be assumed or absorbed by the operator or the facilitator, or that it will not be added to the rent, or that, if added, any part will be refunded except in the manner provided in this chapter.

2. Pursuant to Government Code section 50990(b), the city hereby adopts and makes applicable within the city’s jurisdictional boundaries the Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025 (Gov. Code, § 50990 et seq.). The definitions set forth in Government Code section 50991 are incorporated by this reference and apply to this section.

3. Upon request by the city, each facilitator must report, in the form and manner prescribed by the city, the physical address, including nine-digit ZIP Code, of each short-term rental during the reporting period. The reporting period may be no more frequently than monthly.

4. If the information provided under paragraph 2 is not sufficient for the city to identify a specific short-term rental at the provided address, the city may request (1) the assessor parcel number of the short-term rental, (2) the URL associated with the specific short-term rental listing, and (3) the information exclusively related to the identification of an accessory dwelling unit, guest house, or single unit of a timeshare or multifamily housing project located at a single address, which is located at the address or assessor parcel number requested.

5. A facilitator must include in the listing of a short-term rental any applicable local license number associated with the short-term rental and any transient occupancy tax certification issued by the city.

6. A facilitator’s failure to timely and properly report the information required by this section in the form and manner prescribed by the City may result in issuance of an administrative citation under Chapter 1.13 of this code in addition to the penalties under Section 4.12.150.

4.12.050 Registration certificates.

Within thirty days after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, or within thirty days after commencing business, whichever is later, each operator of any hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park renting occupancy to transients shall register the hotel, campground or recreational vehicle park with the finance officer of city and obtain from him a transient occupancy registration certificate to be at all times posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. The certificate shall, among other things, state the following:

A. The name of the operator;
B. The name and address of the hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park; C. The date upon which the certificate was issued;
Packet Pg. 1364 Attachment: Ordinance (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) D. "This transient occupancy registration certificate signifies that the person named on the face hereof has fulfilled the requirements of the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance by registering with the city finance officer for the purpose of collecting from transients the Transient Occupancy Tax and remitting said tax to the finance officer, except for taxes remitted by a facilitator pursuant to Section 4.12.040. This certificate does not authorize any person to conduct any unlawful business, or to conduct any lawful business in an unlawful manner, nor to operate a hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park without strictly complying with all local applicable laws, including but not limited to those requiring a permit from any board, commission, department, or office of this city. This certificate does not constitute a permit."

4.12.060 Reports and remittances.

Each operator or facilitator shall, within twenty (20) days following the close of each month, make a return to the finance officer, on forms provided by him, of the total rents charged and received and the amount of tax collected for transient occupancies. At the time the return is filed, the full amount of the tax collected shall be remitted to the city finance officer. The finance officer may establish a shorter reporting period for any certificate holder if he deems it necessary in order to insure collection of the tax, and he may require further information on the return. Returns and payments are due immediately upon cessation of business for any reason. All taxes collected by operators pursuant to this chapter shall be held in trust for the account of the city until payment thereof is made to the city finance officer.

4.12.070 Delinquency—Interest.

A. Any operator or facilitator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter within the time required shall pay a penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax.

B. Any operator or facilitator who fails to remit any delinquent remittance on or before a period of thirty days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent shall pay a secondary delinquency penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax and the ten percent penalty first imposed.

C. If the finance officer determines that the nonpayment of any remittance due under this chapter is due to fraud, a penalty of twenty-five percent of the amount of the tax shall be added thereto in addition to the penalties stated in subsections A and B of this section.

D. In addition to the penalties imposed, any operator or facilitator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter shall pay interest at the rate of one and one-half percent per month or fraction thereof on the amount of the tax, exclusive of penalties, from the date on which the remittance first became delinquent until paid.

E. Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues under the provisions of this section shall become a part of the tax required to be paid by this chapter.

4.12.080 Determination of delinquency.

If any operator or facilitator fails or refuses to collect the tax and to make, within the time provided in this chapter, any report and remittance of the tax or any portion thereof required by this chapter, the finance officer shall proceed in such manner as he may deem best to obtain facts Packet Pg. 1365 Attachment: Ordinance (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) and information on which to base his estimate of the tax due. As soon as the finance officer procures such facts and information as he is able to obtain upon which to base the assessment of any tax imposed by this chapter and payable by any operator or facilitator who has failed or refused to collect it and to make the report and remittance, he shall proceed to determine and assess against the operator the tax, interest and penalties provided for by this chapter. In case such determination is made, the finance officer shall give a notice of the amount so assessed by serving it personally or by depositing it in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the operator so assessed at his last known place of business. The operator or facilitator may, within ten days after the serving or mailing of the notice, make application in writing to the finance officer for a hearing on the amount assessed. If application by the operator or facilitator for a hearing is not made within the time prescribed, the tax, interest and penalties, if any, determined by the finance officer shall become final and conclusive and immediately due and payable. If such application is made, the finance officer shall give not less than five days' written notice in the manner prescribed in this section to the operator to show cause at a time and place fixed in the notice why the amount specified therein should not be fixed for the tax, interest and penalties. At the hearing, the operator or facilitator may appear and offer evidence why the specified tax, interest and penalties should not be so fixed. After the hearing the finance officer shall determine the proper tax to be remitted and shall thereafter give written notice to the person in the manner prescribed in this section of the determination and the amount of the tax, interest and penalties. The amount determined to be due shall be payable after fifteen days unless an appeal is taken as provided in Section 4.12.090.

4.12.090 Appeal and hearing.

Any operator or facilitator aggrieved by any decision of the finance officer with respect to the amount of the tax, interest and penalties, if any, may appeal to the city council by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk within fifteen days of the serving or mailing of the determination of tax due. The city council shall fix a time and place for hearing the appeal, and the city clerk shall give notice in writing to the operator or facilitator at his last known place of address. The findings of the city council shall be final and conclusive and shall be served upon the appellant in the manner proscribed in Section 4.12.080 for service of notice of hearing. Any amount found to be due shall be immediately due and payable upon the service of notice.

4.12.100 Records required.

It is the duty of every operator and facilitator liable for the collection and payment to the city of any tax imposed by this chapter to keep and preserve, for a period of three years, all records as may be necessary to determine the amount of such tax as they may have been liable for the collection of and payment of the city, which records the finance officer shall have the right to inspect at all reasonable times.

4.12.110 Refunds.

A. Whenever the amount of any tax, interest or penalty has been overpaid or paid more than once or has been erroneously or illegally collected or received by the city under this chapter, it may be refunded as provided in subsections B and C of this section; provided, a claim in writing therefor, stating under penalty of perjury the specific grounds upon which the claim is founded, is filed with the finance officer within three years of the date of payment. The claim shall be on forms furnished by the finance officer.

Packet Pg. 1366 Attachment: Ordinance (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) B. An operator or facilitator may claim a refund or take as credit against taxes collected and remitted the amount overpaid, paid more than once or erroneously or illegally collected or received when it is established in a manner prescribed by the finance officer that the person from whom the tax has been collected was not a transient; provided, however, that neither a refund nor a credit shall be allowed unless the amount of the tax so collected has either been refunded to the transient or credited to rent subsequently payable by the transient to the operator or facilitator.

C. A transient may obtain a refund of taxes overpaid or paid more than once or erroneously or illegally collected or received by the city by filing a claim in the manner prescribed in subsection A of this section, but only when the tax was paid by the transient directly to the finance officer, or when the transient, having paid the tax to the operator or facilitator, establishes to the satisfaction of the finance officer that the transient has been unable to obtain a refund from the operator or facilitator who collected the tax.

D. No refund shall be paid under the provisions of this section unless the claimant establishes his right thereto by written records showing entitlement thereto.

4.12.120 Collection by court action.

Any tax required to be paid by any transient under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a debt owed by the transient to the city. Any such tax collected by an operator or facilitator which has not been paid to the city shall be deemed a debt owed by the operator or facilitator to the city. Any person owing money to the city under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to an action brought in the name of the city for recovery of such amount.

4.12.130 Effective date.

This chapter shall be effective thirty days from and after the date of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter, except that the tax imposed by this chapter shall become operative and be imposed on July 1, 1982, and shall not apply prior to that date, and from the effective date of the remainder of this chapter to July 1, 1982, the tax rate imposed shall be the prior rate of six percent of the rent charged by the operator.

4.12.140 Proceeds deposited in general fund.

Proceeds from the tax imposed pursuant to the terms of this chapter shall be deposited in the general fund for general city purposes. The city recognizes the importance of promotion of tourism and of support for, including maintenance and enhancement of use of, the Convention Center. In each budget year the city council will give the highest priority to continuing its financial support of the promotion of tourism and conventions. Nothing in this section or this chapter shall be construed as a dedication of funds for any specific purpose.

4.12.150 Violation—Penalty.

A. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable therefor by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the city or county jail for a period of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Packet Pg. 1367 Attachment: Ordinance (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) B. Any operator, facilitator, or other person who fails or refuses to register as required in this chapter, or to furnish any return required to be made, or who fails or refuses to furnish a supplemental return or other data required by the finance officer, or who renders a false or fraudulent return or claim, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is punishable as set out in subsection A of this section. Any person required to make, render, sign or verify any report or claim, who makes any false or fraudulent report or claim with intent to defeat or evade the determination of any amount due required by this chapter to be made, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable as set out in subsection A of this section.

Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of these ordinances is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of the ordinances. The City Council of the City of Redding hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be held invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 3. The passage of this ordinance is not a “project” according to the definition in the California Environmental Quality Act, and therefore is not subject to the provisions requiring environmental review.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption thereof and cause publication according to law.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City Council of the City of Redding at a regular meeting on the 16th day of June, 2026, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting on the ___ day of _______, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
______________________________ ___________________________________ SHARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk BENJAMIN L. STOCK, Interim City Attorney
DATE ATTESTED: ____________, 2026
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STRIKEOUT ORDINANCE
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ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDDING AMENDING REDDING
MUNICPAL CODE TITLE 4 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), CHAPTER 4.12 (TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX), SECTIONS 4.12.010 - 4.12.150

4.12.010 Definitions.

1. Any camp or other housing furnished by an employer exclusively for employees;

2. Any area or tract of land within the curtilage of any private dwelling house rented only occasionally and incidental to the normal occupancy of the dwelling house;

4. A campground owned and operated by the state of California. "Camping party" means a person or group of persons occupying a space at a campground. “Facilitator” means any person or entity who, for a fee, provides a means through which a transient may book any room or rooms or portion thereof in any hotel or dwelling, or space in any campground or recreational vehicle park, regardless of whether payment is transferred through or processed by such platform. "Hotel" means any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes, including any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodginghouse, roominghouse, apartment house, dormitory, public or private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure or portion thereof. A mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location shall not include a mobile home located within a mobile home park, nor a location where the mobile home tenant is an employee of the owner or operator of the property on which the mobile home is located.
"Occupancy" means the use or possession of, or the right to use or possess, any room or rooms or portion thereof in any hotel or dwelling, or space in any campground or recreational vehicle park, for lodging or sleeping purposes.

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"Operator" means the person who is proprietor of the hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park, whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sublessee, mortgagee in possession, licensee, or any other capacity. Where the operator performs his functions through a managing agent of any type or character other than an employee, the managing agent shall also be deemed an operator for the purposes of this chapter and shall have the same duties and liabilities as his principal. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter by either the principal or the managing agent shall, however, be considered to be compliance by both. "Person" means any individual, camping party, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
"Recreational vehicle" means a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational purposes and is either self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on the highways without a permit. "Recreational vehicle park" means an area or tract of land where one or more spaces are occupied or intended to be occupied by owners or users of recreational vehicles and which is customarily occupied for temporary purposes.

Recreational vehicle park does not mean any of the following:

1. A mobile home park as defined in the Health and Safety Code;

2. An area or tract of land used for the placement of manufactured homes as defined in the Health and Safety Code;

3. Any area or tract of land where spaces are furnished by an employer exclusively for employees;

4. Any area or tract of land within the curtilage of any private dwelling house rented only occasionally and incidental to the normal occupancy of the dwelling house;

6. A recreational vehicle park owned and operated by the state of California. "Rent" means the consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of any room or rooms or portion thereof in any hotel, or space in any campground or recreational vehicle park, valued in money, whether to be received in money, goods, labor, or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits, and property and services of any kind or nature, without any deduction therefrom whatsoever. “Short term rental” means occupancy by a transient.
"Space" means an area or tract of land of a campground or recreational vehicle park designated or used for the occupancy of a camping party or recreational vehicle. "Transient" means any person who exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of concession, permit, right of access, license, or other agreement for a period of thirty consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar days as full days. Any such person so occupying any room or rooms or portion thereof in a hotel, or space in any campground or recreational vehicle park, shall be deemed to be a transient until the period of thirty days has expired unless there is an agreement in writing between the operator and the occupant providing for a longer period of occupancy. Any occupant entering into a written month-to-month agreement shall not be considered a transient. A registration form signed by the occupant showing consecutive dates of occupancy will suffice as a written agreement between the operator and the occupant. Any occupant who enters into a written Packet Pg. 1370 Attachment: Ordinance - strikeout (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) 4899-9664-9906 v1
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4.12.020 Tax imposed—Payment and collection.

4.12.030 Exemptions.

A. No tax shall be imposed upon the following:

1. Any person as to whom, or any occupancy as to which, it is beyond the power of the city to impose the tax provided in this chapter;

2. Any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of federal law or international treaty.

B. No exemption shall be granted except upon a claim therefor made at the time rent is collected and under penalty of perjury upon a form prescribed by the finance officer of the city.

4.12.040 Operator and facilitator duties.

Each operatorA. Duties of Operator. Unless using a facilitator, or in the event that the facilitator fails to collect and remit the tax imposed by this chapter, each operator shall collect the tax imposed by this chapter to the same extent and at the same time as the rent is collected from every transient. The amount of tax shall be separately stated from the amount of the rent charged, and each transient shall receive a receipt for payment from the operator. No operator of a hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park shall advertise or state in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, that the tax or any part thereof will be assumed or absorbed by the operator, or that it will not be added to the rent, or that, if added, any part will be refunded except in the manner provided in this chapter.

B. Duties of Facilitator.

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The definitions set forth in Government Code section 50991 are incorporated by this reference and apply to this section.

4.12.050 Registration certificates.

A. The name of the operator;
B. The name and address of the hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park; C. The date upon which the certificate was issued;
D. "This transient occupancy registration certificate signifies that the person named on the face hereof has fulfilled the requirements of the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance by registering with the city finance officer for the purpose of collecting from transients the Transient Occupancy Tax and remitting said tax to the finance officer., except for taxes remitted by a facilitator pursuant to Section 4.12.040.

This certificate does not authorize any person to conduct any unlawful business, or to conduct any lawful business in an unlawful manner, nor to operate a hotel, campground, or recreational vehicle park without strictly complying with all local applicable laws, including but not limited to those requiring a permit from any board, commission, department, or office of this city. This certificate does not constitute a permit."

4.12.060 Reports and remittances.

Each operator or facilitator shall, within twenty (20) days following the close of each month, make a return to the finance officer, on forms provided by him, of the total rents charged and received and the amount of tax collected for transient occupancies. At the time the return is filed, the full amount of the tax collected shall be remitted to the city finance officer. The finance officer may establish a shorter reporting period for any certificate holder if he deems it necessary in order to insure collection of the tax, and he may require further information on the return. Returns Packet Pg. 1372 Attachment: Ordinance - strikeout (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) 4899-9664-9906 v1
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4.12.070 Delinquency—Interest.

E. Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues under the provisions of this section shall become a part of the tax required to be paid by this chapter.

4.12.080 Determination of delinquency.

If any operator or facilitator fails or refuses to collect the tax and to make, within the time provided in this chapter, any report and remittance of the tax or any portion thereof required by this chapter, the finance officer shall proceed in such manner as he may deem best to obtain facts and information on which to base his estimate of the tax due. As soon as the finance officer procures such facts and information as he is able to obtain upon which to base the assessment of any tax imposed by this chapter and payable by any operator or facilitator who has failed or refused to collect it and to make the report and remittance, he shall proceed to determine and assess against the operator the tax, interest and penalties provided for by this chapter. In case such determination is made, the finance officer shall give a notice of the amount so assessed by serving it personally or by depositing it in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the operator so assessed at his last known place of business. The operator or facilitator may, within ten days after the serving or mailing of the notice, make application in writing to the finance officer for a hearing on the amount assessed. If application by the operator or facilitator for a hearing is not made within the time prescribed, the tax, interest and penalties, if any, determined by the finance officer shall become final and conclusive and immediately due and payable. If such application is made, the finance officer shall give not less than five days' written notice in the manner prescribed in this section to the operator to show cause at a time and place fixed in the notice why the amount specified therein should not be fixed for the tax, interest and penalties.

At the hearing, the operator or facilitator may appear and offer evidence why the specified tax, interest and penalties should not be so fixed. After the hearing the finance officer shall determine the proper tax to be remitted and shall thereafter give written notice to the person in the manner prescribed in this section of the determination and the amount of the tax, interest and penalties. The amount determined to be due shall be payable after fifteen days unless an appeal is taken as provided in Section 4.12.090.

4.12.090 Appeal and hearing.

Any operator or facilitator aggrieved by any decision of the finance officer with respect to the amount of the tax, interest and penalties, if any, may appeal to the city council by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk within Packet Pg. 1373 Attachment: Ordinance - strikeout (9.1(f)--Modernize Transient Occupancy Tax Collection Chapter 4.12) 4899-9664-9906 v1
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4.12.100 Records required.

It is the duty of every operator viableand facilitator liable for the collection and payment to the city of any tax imposed by this chapter to keep and preserve, for a period of three years, all records as may be necessary to determine the amount of such tax as hethey may have been liable for the collection of and payment of the city, which records the finance officer shall have the right to inspect at all reasonable times.

4.12.110 Refunds.

B. An operator or facilitator may claim a refund or take as credit against taxes collected and remitted the amount overpaid, paid more than once or erroneously or illegally collected or received when it is established in a manner prescribed by the finance officer that the person from whom the tax has been collected was not a transient; provided, however, that neither a refund nor a credit shall be allowed unless the amount of the tax so collected has either been refunded to the transient or credited to rent subsequently payable by the transient to the operator. or facilitator.

D. No refund shall be paid under the provisions of this section unless the claimant establishes his right thereto by written records showing entitlement thereto.

4.12.120 Collection by court action.

4.12.130 Effective date.

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4.12.140 Proceeds deposited in general fund.

4.12.150 Violation—Penalty.

B. Any operator, facilitator, or other person who fails or refuses to register as required in this chapter, or to furnish any return required to be made, or who fails or refuses to furnish a supplemental return or other data required by the finance officer, or who renders a false or fraudulent return or claim, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and is punishable as set out in subsection A of this section. Any person required to make, render, sign or verify any report or claim, who makes any false or fraudulent report or claim with intent to defeat or evade the determination of any amount due required by this chapter to be made, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable as set out in subsection A of this section.

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CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Receive an informational report regarding the implementation, next steps, and proposed meeting schedules for the City of Redding (City) Financial Advisory Committee and the City’s Audit Committee, each established on February 3, 2026, by adoption of City Council Resolution Nos. 2026-009 and 2026-010.

Fiscal Impact
The proposed meeting cadence can be accommodated within existing departmental budgets and staffing resources. Costs associated with meeting administration, agenda preparation, and public noticing are expected to be minimal and absorbed within existing appropriations.

Alternative Action
Council could provide alternative direction to staff regarding the proposed meeting cadence for either committee.

Background/Analysis
The City Council previously approved Resolution Nos. 2026-009 and 2026-010 on February 3, 2026, establishing both a Financial Advisory Committee and an Audit Committee to enhance transparency, fiscal oversight, and public engagement in the City of Redding’s (City) financial operations.

The Financial Advisory Committee was established to provide a forum for review and discussion of significant fiscal matters, including long-term financial planning, budget development, reserves, revenues, expenditures, and other issues affecting the City’s fiscal sustainability.

MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.1(g)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected]
[email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.1(g)--Update to provide information regarding the City of Redding Financial Advisory Committee and City of Redding Audit Committee.

William S Tarbox, City
Manager
Packet Pg. 1377
Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.1(g)--Update regarding the Financial Advisory Committee and Audit Committee Page 2 The Audit Committee was established to provide oversight and review of the City’s external audit process, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and internal audit activities and recommendations.

This report provides an overview of the committees’ composition, authority, and proposed meeting cadence for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

Financial Advisory Committee
As established by Council Resolution No. 2026-010, the Financial Advisory Committee is composed of:
• Two members of the City Council; and
• Five public members appointed by the City Council.

All members of the committee possess voting rights. The committee serves in an advisory capacity only. It does not possess independent legislative or budgetary authority, and all recommendations are forwarded to the full City Council for consideration and action.

The adopted Resolution No. 2026-010 did not specifically discuss the General Fund but much of the discussion in founding the committee centered on the City’s General Fund. Consistent with that intent, the General Fund will remain a focus of the committee’s discussion. However, staff recommends acknowledging that major enterprise fund matters, such as utility rate adjustments, capital financing decisions, debt issuances, major operational changes, or other enterprise-related fiscal issues with substantial Citywide impact, may also be brought before the committee for discussion and informational review when appropriate.

Proposed Meeting Schedule
Month Meeting Type
Late July 2026 Kickoff Meeting
August 2026 Scheduled Meeting
November 2026 Scheduled Meeting
January 2027 Tentative Budget Development Meeting
February 2027 Scheduled Meeting
March 2027 Tentative Budget Development Meeting
April 2027 Tentative Budget Development Meeting
May 2027 Scheduled Meeting
Audit Committee
As established by Council Resolution No. 2026-009, the Audit Committee is composed of:
• Two members of the City Council; and
• Two public members appointed by the City Council – no voting rights.

The committee serves in an advisory and oversight capacity. It does not direct staff or auditors independently, and any recommendations are provided to the full City Council for consideration.

Packet Pg. 1378
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Re: 9.1(g)--Update regarding the Financial Advisory Committee and Audit Committee Page 3 The committee’s primary responsibilities include review of:
• The City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report;
• External audit results and auditor communications;
• Internal audit findings and recommendations; and
• Financial reporting, internal controls, and audit-related best practices Proposed Meeting Schedule
Staff proposes the Audit Committee operate with two standing meetings per fiscal year.

1. August 2026 – Kickoff / Overview Meeting
o Introduction of committee members and responsibilities; o Overview of the City’s audit environment and financial reporting timeline; o Status update on ongoing and planned policy and procedures updates; and o Preview of upcoming Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and external audit activities.

2. January 2027 – External Audit & Annual Comprehensive Financial Report o Presentation of completed external audit;
o Annual Comprehensive Financial Report discussion and financial results overview; and
o Update on any Policy and Procedure updates as necessary.

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 balance 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.”
Attachments
Reso. 2026-009 - Establishing an Audit Committee
Reso. 2026-010 - Establishing a Financial Advisory Committee Packet Pg. 1379
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to strengthen financial oversight, transparency, accountability, and risk management through the establishment of an Audit Committee; and WHEREAS, an Audit Committee provides a forum to review internal and external audit activities, recommend improvements, and ensure appropriate follow-up on findings; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that an Audit Committee is hereby established with the following authority, purpose, composition, and operating provisions:

1. Authority
The Audit Committee is established by and derives its authority from the City Council. The Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and has no independent decision- making authority unless expressly delegated by Council action. The Committee may request information, presentations, and reports from City management, internal audit staff, and external auditors as necessary to fulfill its responsibilities.

2. Purpose
The purposes ofthe Audit Committee are to ( 1) enhance the integrity, transparency, and effectiveness of the City' s financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes, ( 2) provide direction and guidance regarding internal audit function topic considerations, review findings, and when necessary review and discuss process improvements, ( 3) review external audit service contracts, including scope, vendor selection, performance, and results, ( 4) facilitate communication among the City Council, management, internal auditors, and external auditors; and ( 5) promote best practices in governance, risk management, and financial accountability.

3. Composition and Membership
The Audit Committee shall consist of two ( 2) voting members, one alternate voting member, and up to two ( 2) non- voting members. The voting members shall be the Mayor and Vice, who shall serve ex officio. The alternate member shall be the mayor pro tempore, who shall also serve ex officio.

In addition to the Mayor and Vice Mayor, up to two ( 2) advisory, non- voting members may be appointed to the committee by the Council. Non- voting members will be selected from the public and provide for continuity and institutional knowledge. The Mayor and Council will, to the extent practical, appoint members who possess ( 1) experience or education in accounting, auditing, finance, public administration, risk management, or a related field, ( 2) an understanding of governmental or public sector financial practices, ( 3) the ability to analyze complex financial and audit information, and ( 4) a commitment to ethical standards, objectivity, and the public interest.

Non- voting members shall serve staggered two ( 2) year terms. All non- voting members must be nominated by the Mayor and appointed by vote of the Council, except that in 2026, one ( 1) of the two Packet Pg. 1380 Attachment: Reso. 2026-009 - Establishing an Audit Committee (9.1(g)--Update regarding the Financial Advisory Committee and Audit 2) non- voting members shall be nominated by the Vice Mayor to serve a one ( 1) year term, in order to allow for proper staggering.

Non- voting members shall comply with applicable ethics laws, conflict- of-interest requirements, and disclosure obligations and may be required to complete ethics, audit, or governance -related training as determined by the City. In addition to complying with all applicable conflict of interest laws, members shall not have any financial or business relationship with the City that would impair independence.

4. Staffing
The City Manager and Director of Finance, or their designees, shall attend Committee meetings and ensure staff availability to support Committee work to provide information regarding audit results and financial information. The Committee, however, shall not have authority to direct staff, and any Committee requests that may require the use of City resources shall be referred to the City Council.

5. Reporting
The Audit Committee shall report its observations, recommendations, and activities to the City Council on a regular basis, or as otherwise requested by the Council, and recommend to City Council acceptance of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ( ACFR) and external audit results.

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 3rd day of February, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES. COUNCIL MEMBERS. - AUDETTE, DRANUKA, MUNNS, RESNER, AND MUNNS NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: - NONE

ABSENT- COUNCIL MEMBERS- - NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL ME MBERS- - NONE
MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FORMAPPROVED:
i< AHARL ENE "TIPTON, City Clerk CHRISTIAN M. CURTIS, City Attorney Packet Pg. 1381 Attachment: Reso. 2026-009 - Establishing an Audit Committee (9.1(g)--Update regarding the Financial Advisory Committee and Audit a
iin11grem's N lor-joel xly { i 1.111 "my-IJUT 112 110 No] WHEREAS, The City Council desires to enhance fiscal transparency, community engagement, and long-term financial sustainability; and
WHEREAS, a Financial Advisory Committee provides informed, community- based perspectives on economic trends, budget priorities, and financial policy considerations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that a Financial Advisory Committee is hereby established with the following authority, purpose, composition, and operating provisions:

1. Authority
The Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) is established by and derives its authority from the City Council. The FAC serves solely in an advisory capacity and shall provide recommendations and observations to the City Council. The FAC shall have no independent decision- making authority and shall not direct City staff. The City Manager and Finance Director shall support the Committee by providing relevant financial information, analysis, and staff presentations.

2. Purpose
The purpose of the Financial Advisory Committee is to ( 1) provide advisory input to the City Council on budget development, financial priorities, and long-term fiscal sustainability, (2) review major financial assumptions, economic conditions, and community trends that may impact City revenues and expenditures, ( 3) offer community - informed perspectives on spending priorities in relation to adopted Council goals and community needs, ( 4) review staff -prepared materials intended for City Council consideration and provide non- binding feedback, and ( 5) strengthen transparency and public trust in the City' s financial decision- making process.

3. Composition and Membership
The Financial Advisory Committee shall consist of seven ( 7) members, and all decisions shall be made by a vote of a majority of the filled positions. Two (2) members of the Committee shall be members of the Redding City Council, who shall be nominated by the Mayor and appointed by vote ofthe Council. To provide for continuity, the Council Members on the Committee shall serve staggered two (2) year terms. The remaining five ( 5) members shall be appointed members of the public appointed by the Council. Following an open public application process, each Council Member shall suggest one person to the committee, and all appointments shall be made by vote of the full Council.

Packet Pg. 1382 Attachment: Reso. 2026-010 - Establishing a Financial Advisory Committee (9.1(g)--Update regarding the Financial Advisory Committee and To the extent practicable, members of the committee shall reflect a broad cross- section of the local economy and community perspective. In selecting members of the committee, the Council shall endeavor to prioritize candidates in roles providing insight into purchasing behavior, spending trends, and the social and economic pulse of the community, such as major employers or key local industries, such as healthcare, retail, hospitality, construction, insurance, or financial services.

Candidates should also be considered for their financial background and expertise, such as CPAs, CFOs, CEOs, or senior financial professionals.

Community members appointed to the committee must comply with applicable ethics laws, conflict- of-interest requirements, and disclosure obligations and shall not have any financial or business relationship with the City that would impair independence. All members must be able to evaluate financial matters objectively and in the public interest, Community members on the Committee shall serve four (4) year terms, staggered to align with Council Member terms for continuity and institutional knowledge. Terms of each appointed member will end one year after the end of the term of each Council Member. Nothing shall prohibit a community from being reappointed following expiration of their terms, if approved by Council.

Should either of the two ( 2) Council Members appointed to the Committee vacate the office of City Council Member, they shall immediately and automatically vacate their seat on the Committee. Community Members on the Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed by a vote thereof.

5. Meeting Schedule
The Financial Advisory Committee shall adopt a regular meeting schedule sufficient to meet the purposes and functions for which it is formed. Meetings may include review of materials and presentations staff intends to bring forward to the City Council. The Committee shall review budget priorities, community conditions, and adopted Council goals to inform advisory recommendations regarding the budget. Meeting schedule should account for increased frequency during biennial budget development years, including additional meetings aligned with the budget preparation process. All meetings shall be publicly noticed, open to the public, and include an opportunity for public comment in accordance with applicable open meeting laws, Packet Pg. 1383 Attachment: Reso. 2026-010 - Establishing a Financial Advisory Committee (9.1(g)--Update regarding the Financial Advisory Committee and

6. Sunset Clause
The need for, structure, and functions of the Financial Advisory Committee shall be reviewed by the City Council after two ( 2) years of operation. The review shall consider data, outcomes, and overall effectiveness in meeting the Committee' s purpose. Following review, the City Council may continue, modify, or dissolve the Committee by Council action.

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 3rd day of February, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: - AUDETTE, DIIANUKA, MUNNS, RESNER, LITTAU NOES- COUNCIL MEMBERS. - NONE
ABSENT- COUNCIL MEMBERS. - NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: - NONE
Cd t -
MIKE LITTAU, Mayor
ATTEST: FO APPROVED:

ARLENE TIPTON, City Clerk
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CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following:
(1) Accept the report regarding the Air Pollution Control Board; and (2) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 43rd Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $182,210 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and $87,830 in FY 2027 pursuant to Health and Safety Code 40704.5.

Fiscal Impact
This item has a fiscal impact within the current (2025/26) and future (2026/27) fiscal years that cannot be absorbed within the current Non-Departmental budget appropriations and no additional revenue source has been identified to offset these expenditures; therefore, approval of this item will require the use of General Fund Reserves within both fiscal years.

Currently, and without adoption of the attached budget resolution, staff anticipates the City of Redding (City) ending the 2025/26 and 2026/27 fiscal years with reserve percentages of 9.2% and 7.2%, respectively; both short of City Council’s reserve target of 10% with future years having a worsening fiscal condition. Adoption of the attached budget resolution will further reduce the anticipated 2025/26 and 2026/27 fiscal year ending reserves beyond the anticipated percentages described above.

Alternative Action
The Council may choose not to accept the report, may also consider withdrawing the City from the Air Pollution Control Board (APCB), and/or decline payment of the requested amounts; however, this may result in legal action against the City.

MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.2(b)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.2(b)--Consider update regarding City of Redding membership on the County of Shasta Air Pollution Control Board and Budget Resolution.

Michael Webb, Assistant City
Manager/Public Works
Director
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Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board Page 2 Background/Analysis
The APCB is responsible for adopting and enforcing rules and regulations intended to achieve and maintain state and federal ambient air quality standards within Shasta County. The APCB oversees air quality permitting, compliance, and monitoring programs, including permits for gasoline vapor recovery systems, asphalt plants, paint spray booths, dry cleaners, and other regulated businesses and facilities.

The City became a member of the APCB through an agreement approved in November 2012. In June 2015, the agreement was amended following the withdrawal of the City of Anderson from participation in the APCB. The City of Redding currently has two representatives on the APCB:

Council Members Audette and Munns.

Historically, APCB operations have been funded primarily through permit fees, vehicle registration-related revenues, grants and other regulatory funding sources without the need for additional funding contributions from jurisdictions with representation on the APCB. Recently, March-2026, t APCB representatives informed the City that the APCB is experiencing financial challenges due to increasing operational costs and revenues that have not kept pace with expenses. APCB staff have indicated that certain permit and regulatory fees have not been updated in approximately 30 years.

On March 4, 2026, the City received an invoice from the APCB requesting a contribution of $182,208 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. On June 8, 2026, the APCB met and the FY 27 budget includes a required contribution from the City of $87,832 The APCB included the contribution in its adopted budget. However, the City did not budget for these expenditures because the City’s budget was adopted prior to APCB’s budget adoption and the City has not been required to make payments prior to APCB.

Following receipt of the invoice received by City staff in March, City staff reviewed the basis for the requested contribution and met with APCB representatives. Staff determined that California Health and Safety Code Section 40701.5 authorizes the APCB to assign operational costs among participating cities and the County. Based on this review, including consult and review by the City Attorney’s Office, staff believes the APCB has legal authority to request payment from participating member agencies.

At the June 8, 2026, APCB meeting, the APCB discussed various options to address its financial challenges, including adjustments to permit and regulatory fees and other measures intended to improve the long-term financial sustainability of the agency. Staff continues to work with APCB representatives to better understand the potential long-term fiscal impacts to the City.

Participation in the APCB provides the City with representation on the governing board responsible for regional air quality policy, budget oversight, and regulatory programs. Through its appointed representatives, the City has a voice in decisions affecting air quality regulations, permitting programs, and other matters that may impact residents, businesses, and economic development activities within the City.

Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required
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Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board Page 3 Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Budget and Financial Management – “Achieve balanced and stable 10-year Financial Plans for all Funds.”
• 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
C-5868 - Agreement - 2013 - Shasta County
C-5868 - 1st Amendment - 2015 - Shasta County
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 43rd AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049 INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND 2027 BY $182,210 AND $87,830 RESPECTIVELY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHASTA COUNTY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.

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 1099 Non Departmental $182,210
Fiscal Year Ended 2027

FUND DIVISION DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE
101 1099 Non Departmental $87,830 $0
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustments by this Resolution are as follows:

Fiscal Year Ended 2026

USE SOURCE

OF FUNDS OF FUNDS
Decrease (Increase) Beginning Balance
101-0000-2910000 Fund Balance $ 182,210
Increase Expenditures
101-1099-5050001 Other Contracts $ 182,210
Total $ 182,210 $ 182,210
Packet Pg. 1388 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board) Fiscal Year Ended 2027

USE SOURCE

OF FUNDS OF FUNDS
Decrease (Increase) Beginning Balance
101-0000-2910000 Fund Balance $ 87,830
Increase Expenditures
101-1099-5050001 Other Contracts $ 87,830
Total $ 87,830 $ 87,830
THAT the purpose is to increase appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and for fiscal year 2027 by $182,210 and $87,830 for contributions to the Shasta County Air Quality Management District.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 16th day of June, 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 BENJAMIN L. STOCK, Interim City Attorney
Packet Pg. 1389 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board) CITY OIIlEBBING

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
717 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
P.O. Box 496071, Redding, CA 96049- 6071
530.225.4055 FAX 530.125.4463
January 7, 2013
Pamela Mlze
city Clerk
Shasta County Administrative Office
Attn: Megan Dorney
1450 Court Street, Suite 308A
Redding, CA 96001- 1673
SUBJECT: Agreement Regarding Number and Composition of the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board (City ofRedding Contract C- 5868) Dear Ms. Dorney:

Enclosed is a
fully executed original of the above subject Agreement by and among the City of Redding, County of Shasta, and the City of Anderson regarding the number and composition ofthe Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board.

The agreement was approved by the Redding City Council at its regular meeting of November 20, 2012. As requested, a
fully executed original ofthe agreement has also been
transmitted to the City ofAnderson.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, or ifwe can be ofassistance, please contact the Office of the City Clerkat ( 530) 225- 4439.

Sincerely,
Pamela Mize
City Clerk
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Exec . e Assistant I .

Enclosure
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Packet Pg. 1390 Attachment: C-5868 - Agreement - 2013 - Shasta County (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board)

AGREEMENT REGARDING NUMBER AND COMPOSITION OF THE

SHASTA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
This Agreement Regarding Number and Composition of the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board (" Agreement") is between the County of Shasta, a political subdivision of the State of California; the City of Redding, California, a general law city; and the City of Anderson, California, a general law city. All parties are hereinafter referred to individually as " Party" and collectively as Parties." I

RECITALS
A. The Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board is the governing board for the Shasta County Air Quality Management District.

B. The Shasta County Air Quality Management District is a County Air Pollution Control District pursuant to Health & Safety Code ~~ 40100, et seq.

C. Pursuant to Health & Safety Code ~ 40100. 5, the City of Redding and the City of Anderson desire to have representation on the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board.

NOW, THEREFORE., IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Board Composition
The Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board (" APCB") shall be composed of five members. Three members shall be Shasta County supervisors, one member shall be a mayor or city council member from the City of Redding, and one member shall be a mayor or city council member from the City of Anderson. Selection of the members shall be as follows:
a. The members who are Shasta County supervisors shall be selected by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with Health & Safety Code ~ 40100.5( d)( 3). b. The members who are mayors or city council members from the City of Redding and the City of Anderson shall be selected by the City Selection Committee established pursuant to Government Code ~ 50270, in accordance with Health & Safety Code ~ 40100. 5( d)(l).

2. V oting Procedure
The voting procedure of the Shasta County APCB shall be as follows:
a. Each member of the Shasta County APCB shall have one vote. b. A quorum of the Shasta County APCH shall exist when a majority consisting of any three of the members is present and voting.

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Packet Pg. 1391 Attachment: C-5868 - Agreement - 2013 - Shasta County (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board) c. All acts of the Shasta County APCB shall require the affirmative votes of at least three members to be valid.

3. Additional Provisions
a. This Agreement shall become effective February 1, 2013. b. Pursuant to Health & Safety Code ~ 40702, the Shasta County APCB may establish policies and procedures for the conduct of its business, including but not limited to, the time and place for holding regular meetings and the selection of a Chair and Vice-Chair.
c. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts with the same effect as if the Parties had all signed the same document. All counterparts shall. be construed together and shall constitute one agreement.
d. This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by all of the Parties. e. This Agreement may be mutually terminated by the City of Anderson and the City of Redding if both cities consent, by the adoption of an ordinance or resolution, to the exclusion of the Shasta County Air Quality Management District from the requirements of Health & Safety Code ~ 40100. 5, and there is compliance with Health & Safety Code ~ 40100. 7.

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ATTEST:

LAWRENCE G. LEES
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Po. 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
P.O. Box 496071, Redding, CA 96049- 6071
530. 225.4447 FAX 530. 225. 4463
Pamela Mize, City Clerk
Teresa Rudolph, Assistant City Clerk
June 15, 2015
Shasta County Administrative Office
Attn: Megan Dorney
1450 Court Street, Suite 308A
Redding, CA 96001- 1673
SUBJECT: First Amendment to Agreement regarding Number and Composition of the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board( City of Redding C- 5868) Dear Ms. Dorney:

Enclosed are three ( 3) originals of the above subject Amendment to Agreement by and among the City of Red, County of Shasta, and City of Anderson regarding the number and composition of the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board.

The agreement was approved by the Redding City Council at its regular meeting on June 2, 2015.

The agreements have been signed by the City ofRedding and County ofShasta in counterparts. Upon final signature by the City ofAnderson, please forward a fully executed original to the Redding City Clerk' s Office, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding, California 96001.

If you have any questions regarding this matter, or if we can be of assistance, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at( 530) 225- 4439.

Sincerely,
Pamela Mize
City Clerk
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Enclosures
c: Barry Tippin, Assistant City Manager
Packet Pg. 1394 Attachment: C-5868 - 1st Amendment - 2015 - Shasta County (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board) OEB 1 2611
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO

AGREEMENT REGARDING NUMBER AND COMPOSITION OF THE

SHASTA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
This First Amendment to the Agreement Regarding Number and Composition ofthe Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board is entered into between the County of Shasta, a political subdivision of the State of California, the City of Redding, California, a general law city, and the City ofAnderson, California, a general law city. All parties are hereinafter referred to individually as Party" and collectively as " Parties."

RECITALS
A. The Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board is the governing board for the Shasta County Air Quality Management District.

B. The Shasta County Air Quality Management District is a County Air Pollution Control District pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 40100, et seq.

C. Pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 40100. 5, the City of Redding and the City of Anderson previously desired to have representation on the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board.

D. Effective February 1, 2013, the County of Shasta, the City of Redding, and the City of Anderson entered into an Agreement Regarding Number and Composition of the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board ( the " Agreement") establishing, among other things, representation on the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board by the City ofRedding and the City ofAnderson.

E. Pursuant to City ofAnderson Resolution No. 15- 18, dated April 7, 2015, the City Council of the City of Anderson has resolved to withdraw the City ofAnderson from representation on the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board and for this purpose, desires an amendment to the Agreement.
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Packet Pg. 1395 Attachment: C-5868 - 1st Amendment - 2015 - Shasta County (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board)

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY ALL PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:

I. Section 1 (" Board Composition") of the Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

1. Board Composition
The Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board (" APCB") shall be composed of five members. Three members shall be members of the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, and two members shall be city council members from the City of Redding( one ofwhom may also be serving as the mayor for the City of Redding). Selection ofthe members shall be as follows:
a. The members who are Shasta County Supervisors shall be selected by the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with Health & Safety Code section 40100. 5( d)( 3).
b. The members who are the mayor or city council members from the City of Redding shall be selected by the City Selection Committee established pursuant to Government Code § 50270, in accordance with Health & Safety Code section 40100. 5( d)( 1).

II. Subdivision ( e) of section 3 (" Additional Provisions") of the Agreement is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
e. This Agreement may be terminated by the adoption of a resolution by the City of Redding to the exclusion of the Shasta County Air Quality Management District from the requirements of Health& Safety Code section 40100. 5, and there is compliance with Health& Safety Code section 40100.7.

All other provisions of section 3 (" Additional Provisions") of the Agreement are not impacted by this First Amendment and remain in full force and effect.

III. Withdrawal by City of Anderson: The Parties hereby consent and agree to the voluntary withdrawal by the City of Anderson from having a representative on the Shasta County Air Pollution Control Board(" APCB"). Accordingly, none ofthe members ofthe APCB' s Board shall be a mayor or city council member from the City ofAnderson.
2 Packet Pg. 1396 Attachment: C-5868 - 1st Amendment - 2015 - Shasta County (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board) IV. Reaffirmation: In all other respects, the Agreement, as amended, remains in full force and effect.

V. Effective Date: Unless otherwise provided, this First Amendment shall be deemed effective June 2, 2015.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this First Amendment to the Agreement on the dates set forth below.

COUNTY OF SHA A
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LEONARD MOTY, Chairman
Shasta County
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:

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THIS INSTRUMENT IS

A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL

ON FILE IN THIS OFFICE
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CITY OF REDDING
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PAMELA MIZ.E
Redding City Clerk
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Barry DeWalt, Redding City Attorney
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CITY OF ANDERSON
Date:

MELISSA HUNT, Mayor
ATTEST:

JUANITA BARNETT
Anderson City Clerk
By:

Approved as to form:

Ann Siprelle, Anderson City Attorney
Date: By: 4
Packet Pg. 1398 Attachment: C-5868 - 1st Amendment - 2015 - Shasta County (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board)

CITY OF REDDING
Date:

FRANCIE SULLIVAN, Mayor
ATTEST:

PAMELA MIZE
Redding City Clerk
By:

Approved as to form:

Barry DeWalt, Redding City Attorney
Date: By:

CITY OF ANDERSON
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Anderson City Clerk
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Packet Pg. 1399 Attachment: C-5868 - 1st Amendment - 2015 - Shasta County (9.2(b)--Consider membership in the Air Pollution Control Board)

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Authorize and approve the following actions related to REU’s PSPS customer preparedness and support program, enhancing REU’s 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan:
(1) Approve the establishment and implementation of REU’s comprehensive PSPS customer preparedness and support program, including customer notifications, preparedness outreach, event-based communications, and targeted support measures for customers located in PSPS-impacted areas;
(2) Authorize the implementation of a generator or battery back-up rebate program providing up to a $500 rebate for eligible customers located in PSPS-impacted areas, subject to final eligibility criteria established by REU;
(3) Adopt Resolution approving and adopting the 39th Amendment to City Budget Resolution No. 2025-049 appropriating $250,000 for the implementation of PSPS customer programs; and
(4) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreements, amendments, purchase orders, and related documents necessary to support PSPS customer programs.

Fiscal Impact
The costs associated with the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) customer preparedness and support program were not included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2025-27 Biennial Budget.

Redding Electric Utility (REU) has sufficient reserves to fund the program costs, and implementation is not anticipated to materially impact existing operational funding levels or key financial metrics. If additional funding or appropriations becomes necessary as the program develops, staff will return to Council for consideration through a future budget action.

Alternative Action
The City Council may choose not to approve staff’s recommendations and provide alternative direction.

MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.5(b)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.5(b)--Consider Redding Electric Utility's (REU) implementation of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Program and adopt Budget Resolution.

Nick Zettel, Director of
Redding Electric Utility
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Report to Redding City Council June 9, 2026
Re: 9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program Page 2 Background/Analysis
California Senate Bill 901 became law in September 2018. The law requires electric utilities with overhead electrical infrastructure located in high fire threat zones to prepare plans and implement wildfire mitigation efforts. The Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) requirements are codified in California Public Utilities Code (PUC) §8387(b)(2) for local publicly owned electric utilities.

REU’s service territory includes overhead electric infrastructure located in designated elevated and high fire threat areas. The WMP establishes operational, vegetation management, and system hardening, situational awareness, and emergency response measures intended to reduce wildfire risk and support public safety.

On May 20, 2025, the City Council approved REU’s updated 2025 WMP. As part of prudent utility operations and wildfire risk mitigation, the approved WMP provides REU with the authority to preemptively de-energize portions of the electric system during extreme fire weather conditions when necessary to protect public safety. PSPS would only be considered during severe wildfire risk conditions and when operationally necessary to reduce the risk of wildfire ignition from electric infrastructure.

REU’s primary objective remains to provide safe, reliable, and economical electric service to the community. REU’s intent is to maintain electric service whenever it is safe to do so. A PSPS event would be utilized only as a last-resort public safety measure during identified extreme wildfire conditions. Any decision to implement a PSPS would be based on real-time evaluation of wildfire risk conditions, including weather forecasts, fuel moisture, observed fire behavior, and operational system conditions, in coordination with public safety partners and emergency response agencies.

Based on REU’s wildfire risk analysis, only limited portions of REU’s service territory have been identified as areas where PSPS operations could potentially be necessary during extreme wildfire conditions. At this time, less than five percent of REU customers are estimated to be located within these higher fire risk areas that could be subject to a potential PSPS event. REU has partnered with the Redding Fire Department and other public safety and emergency response partners to evaluate wildfire conditions and identify areas that may require operational mitigation measures during extreme fire weather events. For customers located within these identified higher fire risk areas, REU is developing a comprehensive customer preparedness and support program intended to improve community readiness and reduce customer hardship before, during, and after a PSPS event.

Proposed Customer Support Measures
REU would coordinate with community-based organizations and local partners to support affected customers during PSPS events. These efforts may include community resource coordination, access to charging and cooling locations, transportation assistance, distribution of basic supplies, and other support services as conditions warrant.

REU recognizes that extended outages may disproportionately impact medically vulnerable customers, seniors, customers with mobility limitations, and customers with limited access to transportation or backup resources. Program development efforts will include coordination with community partners and targeted outreach strategies intended to improve preparedness and reduce customer hardship for vulnerable populations.

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Report to Redding City Council June 9, 2026
Re: 9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program Page 3 The proposed program includes implementation of a generator or battery backup rebate program for eligible customers located in identified PSPS-impacted areas. The rebate program is intended to improve customer preparedness and backup power resiliency during PSPS events. The program would provide up to a $500 rebate toward the purchase of an eligible portable generator or battery backup system. As part of the program, REU would also purchase and install a backup power transfer meter at eligible customer locations. The transfer meter allows customers to safely connect a portable generator to designated household electrical circuits during an outage without the use of extension cords or unsafe backfeeding practices. REU’s proposed transfer meter installation is also intended to improve generator safety by reducing the risk of improper generator use, including unsafe extension cord usage and inadvertent backfeeding that could endanger utility workers, emergency responders, or the public.

In addition to the proposed generator or battery backup rebate, REU is also recommending a $100 inconvenience credit for customers directly impacted by a confirmed PSPS event. This credit would be applied to the customer’s utility bill after the event and is intended to provide a consistent level of support in recognition of the disruption caused by a temporary power shutoff.

The credit would only apply to customers located within the confirmed PSPS outage area.

Final eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, administrative procedures, and customer communication materials will be established by REU prior to program launch.

Customer Communications and Notifications
Customer communication is a critical component of the proposed PSPS program. REU’s communications program includes year-round preparedness outreach, periodic customer reminders, and event-based notifications designed to improve customer readiness and maintain public awareness during high fire threat conditions.

Preparedness outreach would include reminders encouraging customers to:
• update account contact information;
• prepare emergency plans and supplies;
• understand PSPS notifications and safety procedures; and • identify backup power or relocation options if needed.

If wildfire conditions indicate a potential PSPS event, REU would use available communication methods to provide advance customer notifications and ongoing event updates as appropriate.

These methods may include:
• phone calls;
• text messages;
• email;
• printed materials and doorhangers;
• REU website updates;
• social media; and
• media and public information releases.

Communications would occur before, during, and after PSPS events and would include restoration updates and public safety messaging.

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Report to Redding City Council June 9, 2026
Re: 9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program Page 4 Coordination with Public Safety and Community Partners
The proposed PSPS program builds upon the interagency coordination structure established in REU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan. REU will continue coordinating with the Redding Fire Department, Redding Police Department, SHASCOM, Shasta County Health and Human Services, the City Communications Team, and other emergency partners during high fire threat conditions and emergency operations.

During potential PSPS events, REU staff would:
• monitor weather and wildfire risk conditions;
• coordinate operational response activities;
• notify affected customers and emergency partners;
• conduct outreach to vulnerable customers;
• support public information efforts;
• coordinate community resource support; and
• provide restoration and recovery updates.

This coordinated approach is intended to enhance public safety while reducing customer confusion and hardship during high wildfire risk events.

Approval of the recommended actions will allow REU to finalize operational procedures, establish customer eligibility criteria, complete customer communication and outreach materials, coordinate community partnerships, and prepare for implementation ahead of peak wildfire season. These efforts are intended to enhance operational readiness, strengthen community preparedness, support public safety coordination, and reduce customer hardship during potential high wildfire risk events.

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
• Public Safety - “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding.” • 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
Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025)
PSPS In-Scope Map 5.29.26
PSPS FAQs
PSPS Brochure
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - _______

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REDDING APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 39TH AMENDMENT TO CITY BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-049 APPROPRIATING $250,000 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) CUSTOMER PROGRAMS 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:

FUND DIVISION DESCRIPTION INCREASE DECREASE
211 8075 REU – Customer Programs $ 250,000
THAT account titles and numbers requiring adjustments by this Resolution are as follows:

USE SOURCE

OF FUNDS OF FUNDS
Increase (Decrease) Revenue
211-8075-2910000-00000 Fund Balance $ 250,000
Increase Expenditures
211-8075-8941001-00000
PSPS Customer Preparedness and
Support Program $ 250,000
Total $ 250,000 $ 250,000
THAT the purpose is to appropriate $250,000 for the implementation of Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) customer programs 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 16th day of June, 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 BENJAMIN L. STOCK, City Attorney Packet Pg. 1404 Attachment: Budget Resolution (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program)

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Approve Redding Electric Utility’s updated and revised 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan pursuant to California Senate Bill 901.

Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact related to approving revisions to the 2025 Redding Electric Utility (REU) Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP).

Alternative Action
The City Council (Council) could choose not to approve the WMP revisions and provide alternative direction to staff.

Background/Analysis
California Senate Bill 901 became law in September 2018. The law requires electric utilities with overhead electrical infrastructure located in high fire threat zones to prepare plans and implement wildfire mitigation efforts. The WMP requirements are codified in California Public Utilities Code (PUC) §8387(b)(2) for local publicly-owned electric utilities.

The first program in REU’s WMP, the Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program, was approved by Council on May 7, 2019. Three additional programs, the Technology Solutions Program, the Distribution 10-year Capital Improvement Program, and the Emergency Operations Program, were approved on December 3, 2019, along with the plan as a whole. Council approved REU’s 2020 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report of Wildfire Mitigation on December 1, 2020, and the 2021 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report of Wildfire Mitigation, with the revised 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan on December 7, 2021. Each subsequent year the WMP has been presented to Council for approval.

MEETING DATE: May 20, 2025
ITEM NO. 9.5(d)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.5(d)--Consider approval of Redding Electric Utility's 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

Nick Zettel, Director of
Redding Electric Utility
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Re: 9.5(d)-- 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Update Page 2 The 2025 WMP includes revisions and goals achieved from 2024 which includes the 2024 Monitoring and Auditing Report (Appendix E). The 2025 WMP has minor adjustments and highlights several capital project completions and updated target dates. In addition, the 2025 WMP includes the use of enhanced distribution system protection settings to further reduce the risk of wildfire ignition from REU infrastructure during the fire season. Lastly, as part of prudent utility practice, the 2025 WMP provides REU with the ability to pre-emptively de-energize portions of the grid during high fire threat weather events, more commonly known as public safety power shutoffs.

If approved, the changes made to REU’s WMP will be incorporated and submitted for California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board review.

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
• Public Safety – “Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding.” • 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
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WILDFIRE

MITIGATION
PLAN

REDDING ELECTRIC UTILITY
REVISED MAY 1, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 2 A. POLICY STATEMENT ......................................................................................... 2 B. PURPOSE OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN........................................ 3

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN.............................................. 8 A. MINIMIZING SOURCES OF IGNITION............................................................. 8 B. RESILIENCY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID ........................................................... 8 C. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS.......................... 9 D. IDENTIFYING UNNECESSARY OR INEFFECTIVE ACTIONS.................... 11

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................ 11 A. REU GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE.................................................................. 11 B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PLAN EXECUTION........................ 11 C. COORDINATION WITH JOINT POLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS.. 12 D. COORDINATION WITH CITY OF REDDING DEPARTMENTS................... 13 E. CAL OES STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ..... 13

4. WILDFIRE RISK AND RISK DRIVERS ....................................................................... 14 A. BACKGROUND .................................................................................................. 14 B. ENTERPRISE SAFETY AND WILDFIRE RISK METHODOLOGY............... 15 C. GEOGRAPHICAL AND CLIMATE RISK......................................................... 15 D. CPUC HIGH FIRE THREAT DISTRICTS ......................................................... 18

5. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS.................................... 18 A. STRATEGY – VEGETATION MANAGEMENT .............................................. 18 B. STRATEGY - ENHANCED INSPECTIONS...................................................... 21 C. STRATEGY - SITUATIONAL AWARENESS .................................................. 21 D. STRATEGY - OPERATIONAL PRACTICES.................................................... 21 E. STRATEGY - SYSTEM HARDENING.............................................................. 22 F. STRATEGY - PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION ................................. 23 G. STRATEGY – RECLOSING, DE-ENERGIZATION......................................... 23 H. STRATEGY - WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY.............................. 24 I. PROGRAM – REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED RESPONSE ............................................................................................................................... 25 J. PROGRAM – REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS ........................................... 25 Packet Pg. 1408 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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K. PROGRAM – REU DISTRIBUTION 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT 26 L. PROGRAM – REU EMERGENCY OPERATIONS........................................... 26

6. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION......................................................... 27

7. RESTORATION OF SERVICE....................................................................................... 27

8. EVALUATION OF THE PLAN ...................................................................................... 29 A. METRICS FOR MEASURING PLAN PERFORMANCE.................................. 29 B. IMPACT OF METRICS ON PLAN..................................................................... 30 C. MONITORING AND AUDITING THE PLAN .................................................. 30 D. IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLAN ........... 30 E. MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSPECTIONS ........................... 31

9. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ADOPTION.............................................................. 31 A. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ............................................................................. 31 B. PRESENTATION................................................................................................. 32 C. INDEPENDENT EVALUATION........................................................................ 32

10. REVISION HISTORY...................................................................................................... 32

APPENDICES
A. CPUC FIRE THREAT MAP
B. REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED RESPONSE PROGRAM C. REU 10-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
D. REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM
E. REU MONITORING AND AUDITING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024

1. OVERVIEW
A. POLICY STATEMENT
REU has been operating its electric system for over one hundred years. System protection for both public and asset safety has been paramount. Given the recent increase in catastrophic wildfires in California, the state passed Senate Bill (SB) 901 in September 2018. The law requires utilities to prepare wildfire mitigation measures if the utility’s overhead electrical lines and equipment are located in an area that has a significant risk of wildfire resulting from those electrical lines and equipment. The law requires the wildfire mitigation measures to incorporate specified information and procedures and requires the local publicly owned electric utility, before January 1, 2020, and annually thereafter, to prepare a wildfire mitigation plan. Portions of Redding Electric Utility’s Packet Pg. 1409 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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(REU) electrical infrastructure are located in and adjacent to both California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) designated Tier 2 and 3 wildfire threat areas.

REU’s overarching goal is to provide safe, reliable, and economical electric service to its local community. To meet this goal, REU constructs, maintains, and operates its electrical lines and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

B. PURPOSE OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
This Wildfire Mitigation Plan (Plan) describes the range of activities that REU is taking or considering to mitigate the threat of power-line ignited wildfires, including its various programs, policies, and procedures. This plan complies with the requirements of Public Utilities Code section 8387. The Plan is iterative, promotes continuous improvement year-over-year, and represents our best efforts to implement industry best practices in a prudent and reasonable manner in conjunction with various industry associations. Table 1 below summarizes the plan compliance with the corresponding sections referenced.

Table 1: Cross References to Statutory Requirements
Requirement Statutory Language Location in
REU’s WMP
Persons
Responsible
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(A): An accounting of the responsibilities of persons responsible for executing the plan.

Section: 3
Pages: 11-12
Objectives of the
Plan
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(B): The objectives of the wildfire mitigation plan. Section: 2 Page: 8
Preventive
Strategies
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(C): A description of the preventive strategies and programs to be adopted by the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative to minimize the risk of its electrical lines and equipment causing catastrophic wildfires, including consideration of dynamic climate change risks.

Section: 2
Pages: 9-10
Evaluation
Metrics
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(D): A description of the metrics the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative plans to use to evaluate the wildfire mitigation plan’s performance and the assumptions that underlie the use of those metrics.

Section: 8
Pages: 29
Impact of Metrics
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(E): A discussion of how the application of previously identified metrics to previous wildfire mitigation plan performances has informed the wildfire mitigation plan.

Section: 8
Pages: 29
De-energization
Protocols
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(F): Protocols for disabling reclosers and deenergizing portions of the electrical distribution system that consider the associated impacts on public safety, as well as protocols related to mitigating the public safety impacts of those protocols, including impacts on critical first responders and on health and communication infrastructure.

Section: 5
Page: 23-24
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Customer
Notification
Procedures
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(G): Appropriate and feasible procedures for notifying a customer who may be impacted by the de-energizing of electrical lines. The procedures shall consider the need to notify, as a priority, critical first responders, health care facilities, and operators of telecommunications infrastructure.

Section: 5
Pages: 23
Vegetation
Management
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(H): Plans for vegetation management. Section: 5 Pages: 18-20
Inspections
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(I): Plans for inspections of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s electrical infrastructure.

Section: 5
Page: 21
Prioritization of
Wildfire Risks
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(J): A list that identifies, describes, and prioritizes all wildfire risks, and drivers for those risks, throughout the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory. The list shall include, but not be limited to, both of the following:
(i) Risks and risk drivers associated with design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s equipment and facilities. (ii) Particular risks and risk drivers associated with topographic and climatological risk factors throughout the different parts of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory.

Section: 4
Pages: 14-18
CPUC Fire Threat
Map
Adjustments
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(K): Identification of any geographic area in the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s service territory that is a higher wildfire threat than is identified in a commission fire threat map, and identification of where the commission should expand a high fire threat district based on new information or changes to the environment.

Section: 4
Page: 14-18
Enterprise-wide
Risks
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(L): A methodology for identifying and presenting enterprise-wide safety risk and wildfire-related risk.

Section: 4
Page: 15
Restoration of
Service
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(M): A statement of how the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative will restore service after a wildfire.

Section:7
Pages: 27-29
Monitor and
Audit
PUC § 8387(b)(2)(N): A description of the processes and procedures the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall use to do all of the following
(i) Monitor and audit the implementation of the wildfire mitigation plan.

Section: 8
Pages: 30-31
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(ii) Identify any deficiencies in the wildfire mitigation plan or its implementation, and correct those deficiencies.
(iii) Monitor and audit the effectiveness of electrical line and equipment inspections, including inspections performed by contractors, that are carried out under the plan, other applicable statutes, or commission rules.

Qualified
Independent
Evaluator
PUC § 8387(c): The local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative shall contract with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of its wildfire mitigation plan. The independent evaluator shall issue a report that shall be made available on the Internet Website of the local publicly owned electric utility or electrical cooperative and shall present the report at a public meeting of the local publicly owned electric utility’s or electrical cooperative’s governing board.

Section: 9
Page: 31
As further required by Public Utilities Code 8387 local publicly owned electric utilities or electrical cooperatives shall prepare a wildfire mitigation plan annually and shall submit the plan to the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board (WSAB) on or before July 1 of that calendar year. At least once every three years, the submission shall be a comprehensive revision of the plan.

Table 2: Wildfire Safety Advisory Board Recommendations WSAB
Recommendation Description
Section
Number
#1 – Context
Setting
Information
Provide context-setting information about the POU and provide a simple guide to where the statutory requirements are addressed within the WMP.
1 #2 – WMP Public
Review and
Approval Process
Provide a short description of the POU’s public review and approval (if required) for the WMP. This description may also include a brief explanation of the funding mechanisms for wildfire mitigation efforts.
3 - A
#3 – Independent
Evaluation (IE)
Reporting and
Posting
Identify where the POU has posted the most recent Independent Evaluator (IE) Report and if your POU plans to enhance future IE reports, please summarize in what ways.
9 #4 – Develop
Guidelines for
Future WMPs
Develop, in collaboration with POU industry associations, WMP guidelines for future WMPs, understanding that it may take multiple cycles for POUs to integrate these recommendations into the WMPs.
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#5 – Customer
Impact from IOU
PSPS Events
Describe the potential impact investor-owned utilities (IOU) public safety power shutoff (PSPS) events could have on POU customers and how the POU manages these impacts. Responses shall only provide aggregated information that does not provide customer-specific information or other potentially sensitive data. 5-G
#6 – Customer
Communication
Plans for Wildfire
and PSPS Events
Describe the utility customer communication plans with respect to wildfires and PSPS, and in particular describe the methods, content, and timing used to communicate with the most
vulnerable customers, such as Access and Functional Needs (AFN) customers, medical baseline customers, non-English speakers, and those at risk of losing water or telecommunications service.
6 #7 – System
Hardening and
Grid Design
Programs
Provide details on each POU’s system hardening and grid design programs, including: (1) the goals of the programs and the risk any particular program is designed to mitigate; (2) approach to PSPS mitigation and prevention; and (3) identify any resource shortages.
5-E, F-K
Appendix D
#8 – System
Patrols and
Inspections
Describe annual visual patrols on potentially impacted circuits and the risks the POU is inspecting for. Describe whether and how system inspections lead to system improvements. Describe line patrols before, during, and/or after a critical fire weather event, such as a Red Flag Warning with strong winds, or following a fire that burned in areas where electric facilities are or could have been impacted.
5-B, 5-D
#9 – Identifying
Risks
Describe options considered by the POU (including through the joint efforts of the POU associations) to identify previously unidentified risks that could lead to catastrophic wildfires. 3-D, 3-E
#10 - Wildfire
Risks Associated
with System
Design and
Construction
Describe the particular wildfire risks associated with system design and construction, such as topography and location near the HFTD areas of another utility’s service territory. Describe any G.O. 95 exempt assets and possible updates to G.O. 95 that could facilitate more resilient utility transmission and distribution assets.
4, 5-A, 5-E
#11 – Use of
Situational
Awareness
Technology
Provide context-setting information about the prevailing wind directions and speeds, differentiated by season, along with average weather conditions by season. Describe how and why situational awareness technology is installed, and where on the system. Describe the decision-making process regarding the 4-D, 5-C, 5-
J, Appendix
E
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installation of situational awareness technology, including constraints such as budgets, availability of equipment, knowledge to effectively deploy, or qualified personnel to install and monitor effectively. Identify any other agencies, utilities, or fire professionals that the data from these devices is shared with. #12 – Vegetation
Management
Requirements
Describe treatment plans for all types of vegetation associated with utility infrastructure, from the ground to the sky, which includes vegetation above and below electrical lines.
5-A
#13 –
Qualifications of
Vegetation
Management
Personnel
List the qualifications of any experts relied upon, such as scientific experts in ecology, fire ecology, fire behavior, geology, and meteorology. Specify the level of expertise of the POU staff that manages the contractors performing vegetation management.

Describe measures each POU takes to ensure that POU staff and contractors comply with or verify compliance with Cal/OSHA standards on Minimum Approach Distances (MAD).
5-A, 5-H, 5-
I
#14 - Innovative
Approaches to
Vegetation
Management
Describe whether REU has considered innovative and
alternative approaches to vegetation management.
5-I of
Appendix B
REU is a department within the City of Redding(COR). For wildfire prevention and response, REU is subordinate to the COR Fire Department and COR Police Department.

The City of Redding adopted a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2015. The REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan supports the aspirational goals of that plan in the area of Wildland Fire, especially in the wildland urban interface (WUI) described in Section 7.4. The objectives of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan specifically supported by this REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan are as follows:

1. City Objective 5.B: Educate the public about wildland fire dangers and the steps that can be taken to prevent or minimize their effects.

2. City Objective 5.C: Reduce the probability of fire ignitions.

3. City Objective 5.D: Maintain Emergency Operations Center for coordination of information and resources.

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4. City Objective 5.E: Reduce the potential for destructive actions of the fire once ignition occurs, utilizing fire pre-plans, ensuring a properly trained, staffed, and equipped emergency response capability, and timely response to prevent the spread of the fire, minimizing risks to humans and property.
a. Action 5.E.1: Ensure that adequate resources are available to pre-plan for incidents that may occur in the very high fire hazard severity zones within the City of Redding.
b. Action 5.E.4: Increase staffing of current two-person companies to threeperson companies to improve capabilities and initial actions at fire incidences within the community as additional funding becomes available.

The City of Redding has been working with the non-profit organization, Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW) on a land use planning solution to better manage the City’s wildland-urban interface (WUI) and enhance the City of Redding’s resiliency to wildfire. The Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan will assist in linking the recommendations from CPAW and reducing the impacts of wildfires to our community.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
A. MINIMIZING SOURCES OF IGNITION
The primary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to minimize the probability that REU’s transmission and distribution system may be the origin or contributing source for the ignition of a fire as well as to protect the system from wildfire damage.

REU is in the process of evaluating prudent and cost-effective improvements to its physical assets, operations, and training to help meet this objective. REU will implement those changes consistent with this Plan as staffing and budget allows.

B. RESILIENCY OF THE ELECTRIC GRID
The secondary goal of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to improve the resiliency of the electric grid. As part of the development and ongoing implementation of this plan, REU will assess new industry practices and technologies that will reduce the likelihood of an interruption (frequency) in service and improve the restoration (duration) of service.

Other resiliency efforts include mitigating fire fuels located in the WUI and greenbelts likely to be a threat to our facilities and equipment. Additionally, improved fire response will improve resiliency and help avoid the need for public safety power shut off protocols during high fire threat weather. Fire fuels reduction and improved fire response are addressed in the REU Wildfire Prevention Response Program described in Section 5.

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C. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS
The third goal for the Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to minimize the spread of wildfire within and near REU assets.

1. Strategies
The following strategies are part of this Plan and are described in more detail in Section 5. • VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
These strategies help to control vegetation near REU overhead transmission and distribution lines so they better adhere to clearance specifications. They also include fire fuels mitigation and other work in order to prevent our system from causing a fire and to protect our system from fire.
• ENHANCED INSPECTIONS
These strategies consist of assessment and diagnostic activities as well as associated corrective actions. The practices in this category aim to ensure all infrastructure is in working condition and vegetation adheres to defined minimum distance specifications. • SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
These strategies consist of methods to improve system visualization and awareness of environmental conditions. The practices in this category aim to provide tools to improve the other components of the plan.
• OPERATIONAL PRACTICES
These strategies consist of proactive, day-to-day actions taken to mitigate wildfire risks.

The practices in this category aim to ensure REU is prepared in high-risk situations, such as dry, windy environmental conditions.
• SYSTEM HARDENING
These strategies consist of system, equipment, and structure design and technical upgrades.

The practices in this category aim to improve system hardening to prevent contact between infrastructure and fuel sources, such as vegetation and animals. It also includes making the system more resilient to wildfire and other disasters.
• PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION
These strategies will focus on ways to engage the community as partners in preventing and identifying wildfire risk. They include improving outage notification and other items in the interest of public safety.
• RECLOSING AND DE-ENERGIZATION
These strategies include a discussion of de-energization, disabling automatic circuit reclosing, and fast-trip protection.

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• WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
These strategies consist of procedures to react to wildfire or other related emergency conditions. The practices aim to formalize protocols for these situations, so REU can provide an adequate response and recovery.

2. Programs
The strategies above will, as budgetary constraints and staffing permit, be developed and implemented through the following programs as part of this Plan and are described in more detail in Section 5.
• REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program • REU Technology Solutions Program
• REU Distribution 10-year Capital Improvement Program
• REU Emergency Operations Program
REU Wildfire Prevention Strategies and Program Matrix
Wildfire Prevention
& Improved
Response
Technology
Solutions
Distribution 10-
year Capital
Improvements
REU Emergency
Operations
Vegetation
Management
x x
Enhanced
Inspections
x x x
Situational
Awareness
x x x
Operational
Practices
x x x x
System
Hardening
x x x x
Public Safety &
Notification
x x x
Protection
Settings & Deenergization
x x x x
Wildfire
Response &
Recovery
x x x
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D. IDENTIFYING UNNECESSARY OR INEFFECTIVE ACTIONS
The final goal for this Wildfire Mitigation Plan is to measure the effectiveness of specific wildfire mitigation strategies. REU will assess the merits of modifications. This plan will also help determine if more cost-effective measures would produce the same or improved results.

3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. REU GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
This plan is subject to direct supervision by the Redding City Council (Council) and will be implemented by the REU Director (“Director”). The City of Redding is operated by a councilmanager form of governance. The City Council is the Utility Commission for REU. The Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan is presented and adopted annually by the elected Redding City Council during regularly scheduled meetings open to the public. All citizens are allowed, by law, to engage in public comment during the open council meeting.

B. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PLAN EXECUTION
Executive Level Responsibility: The Director will oversee implementation, ensure that staff follow procedures and protocols, and designate staff to manage the performance monitoring. This includes providing guidance to staff and leading the development of reports. The staff responsible for each metric area will aggregate relevant metrics at the direction of the Assistant Director – Transmission and Distribution.

1. Program Owners: The table below outlines the current assignments, which are subject to change.

Redding City Council
City Attorney City Manager
REU Director
Resources Customer Services
& Metering
Transmission &
Distribution
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Program Owner
REU Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response Program
COR Fire Marshal’s Office and REU
Director
REU Technology Solutions Program REU OTE Manager – Information Technology
REU Distribution 10-year Capital
Improvement Program
REU Assistant Director –
Transmission and Distribution
REU Emergency Operations Program REU Assistant Director – Transmission and Distribution

2. Strategy Leads: The table below outlines the proposed assignments, which are subject to change.

Strategy Lead Personnel Key Technical Personnel
Vegetation Management Electric Manager - Line Program Supervisor - Arborist Enhanced Inspections Assistant Director –
Transmission and
Distribution
Program Supervisor – Line
Situational Awareness Director Program Supervisor - Admin Operational Practices Assistant Director –
Transmission and
Distribution
Electric Manager - Operations
System Hardening Assistant Director –
Transmission and
Distribution
Electric Manager - Engineering
Public Safety & Notification Electric Manager -
Customer Service
Program Supervisor - Admin
Protection Settings &
Deenergization
Assistant Director –
Transmission and
Distribution
Senior System OperatorDistribution
COR Fire Chief
Wildfire Response &
Recovery
Assistant Director –
Transmission and
Distribution
COR Fire Chief
Electric Manager - Line
Senior System Operator -
Distribution
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PROVIDERS
For joint pole fire prevention, REU takes the lead role and informs the subordinate providers when REU identifies any compromised poles due to third-party attachments. REU coordinates with communication and electric infrastructure providers throughout the year when work on our system affects their equipment and identifies safety issues. If REU staff discovers a facility in need of Packet Pg. 1419 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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repair owned by an entity, REU may issue a notice to repair to the facility owner and work to ensure that necessary repairs are promptly completed. During emergencies, REU assumes the primary role and informs providers when there is damage or risk to their equipment.

D. COORDINATION WITH CITY OF REDDING DEPARTMENTS
Redding Fire Department
The COR Fire Department is the lead agency in cooperation with REU for implementation of the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program. RFD, as the City’s lead for emergency operations, directs REU regarding public safety priorities.

Redding Police Department
REU coordinates with RPD and is subordinate for emergency and public safety issues. REU will work closely with the RPD for situational awareness and other public safety issues related to this Plan.

Redding Public Works Department
REU is investigating opportunities to harden the electrical system and increase survivability for critical water and wastewater infrastructure. During wildfires and other public safety events, REU works with Public Works to ensure power to water-pumping stations, wastewater plants, and other critical infrastructure. These facilities are not only critical for defending the City from wildfire but are essential for safe repopulation following any disaster. Additionally, the Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) is a critical operation for evacuations during emergencies and will be part of the infrastructure considered for reliability improvements.

Redding Community Services Department
REU is partnered with the COR Community Services Department as part of the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program for fire fuels mitigation as well as other programs and projects.

Other COR Departments and Administration
REU, as a member of the City of Redding Team, will work to ensure information regarding warnings, alerts, and widespread outages is shared with other departments. The City Communications Team will be an integral part of getting information out to the media and public and will coordinate with either or both the City’s EOC or REU’s DOC as well as any Incident Command in place.

E. CAL OES STANDARDIZED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
As a utility department of the COR located in Shasta County, REU may participate in various emergency operation centers depending on the situation and lead agency. As a local governmental agency, COR has planning, communication, and coordination obligations pursuant to the California Office of Emergency Services’ Standardized Emergency Management System (“SEMS”) Regulations, adopted in accordance with Government Code section 8607. The SEMS Packet Pg. 1420 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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Regulations specify roles, responsibilities, and structures of communications at five different levels: field response, local government, operational area, regional, and state. The COR (via Redding Fire Department) maintains an All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan that includes REU. The COR works closely with Shasta County to coordinate emergency operations, including the Shasta County Sherriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES).

The Shasta County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates with Federal, State, and local agencies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and natural disasters. • OES is responsible for maintaining and updating the County Emergency Operation Plan (EOP), which is an all-hazards plan for Shasta County.
• OES also coordinates and maintains the county Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The EOC can be used during a major incident to carry out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management between multiple agencies. • The Office of Emergency Services provides technical advice to the Sheriff on local emergency declarations and his direct link to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services during disasters or any other critical incidents. In the event of a major incident, OES can work with CAL OES to obtain a Presidential proclamation. • OES works closely with other local agencies, assisting them in preparing emergency plans and disaster training. OES also serves as a point of contact for local agencies with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Pursuant to this structure, REU coordinates and communicates with the relevant local, state, and Federal agencies. This includes participating in City and County EOC exercises as well as providing annual safety meetings. Pursuant to the Emergency Operations Program, an REU EOC Liaison will participate in the City or County EOC using the standardized Incident Command System (ICS).

4. WILDFIRE RISK AND RISK DRIVERS
A. BACKGROUND
Within REU’s service territory and the surrounding areas, the primary risk drivers associated with geography and climate for wildfire are the following:
a) Extended drought
b) Vegetation type
c) Vegetation density (especially the West side and greenbelts) d) Weather
e) High winds
f) Terrain
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g) Low humidity
h) Changing weather patterns
i) Communities at risk
j) Fire history
B. ENTERPRISE SAFETY AND WILDFIRE RISK METHODOLOGY
To ascertain the level of risk to our system, REU assessed wildfire risk by looking at our historic outages caused by animals, birds, vegetation, car-pole accidents, and overhead equipment failures.

Additionally, REU will review historical fire records to see if there are other areas of risk that should be addressed.

REU has conducted multiple operational risk inventories to determine the appropriate methodology when assessing risk. The following criteria were identified when assessing risk:
severity, probability of occurrence, mitigation to be done, and speed of onset. This includes identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks associated with catastrophic events, such as wildfires.

Key REU assets can be found in the 10-year Capital Improvement Program. SYSTEM AND

OPERATIONAL RISK
REU designs and constructs its electric facilities to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or industry standards. REU treats CPUC General Order (GO) 95 as a key industry standard for design and construction standards for overhead electrical facilities and, as such, closely follows applicable standards in GO 95. Additionally, REU monitors and follows the National Electric Safety Code as appropriate.

Risk drivers associated with design, construction, operations, and maintenance within our 60- square-mile service territory include approximately 50% of territory that is CPUC Tier 2 and 3 high fire threat areas; including 18,000 acres adjacent to REU equipment and facilities, and 120 miles of overhead power lines.

C. GEOGRAPHICAL AND CLIMATE RISK
Redding typically experiences cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers, creating extreme fire weather conditions, especially from May through September. Daily temperatures during fire seasons (June-October) are usually above 90° Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of less than 30%.

Typical vegetation within wildland-urban interface areas includes blue oak, valley oak, gray pine, and annual grasses. Areas of dense brush and annual grasses are common and result in high fire danger and significant fires, especially during north wind events. These conditions combine to create extreme fire danger, with the city facing one of the highest wildfire threats in the state. The risk of catastrophic wildfire in the area rises as the recent trend of drought conditions increases.

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Table 3: Attributes of Redding Electric Utility
Utility Name Redding Electric Utility
Service Territory Size 61 square miles
Owned Assets X Transmission X Distribution X Generation Number of Customers
Served
46,758 customer accounts
Population Within Service
Territory
92,465 people
Customer Class Makeup
Number of Accounts Share of Total Load (MWh)
86 % Residential;
2 % Government;
- % Agricultural;
- % Small/Medium Business;
12 % Commercial/Industrial
52 % Residential;

8.4 % Government;
- % Agricultural;
- % Small/Medium Business;

39.6 % Commercial/Industrial
Service Territory
Location/Topography
- % Agriculture

9.43 % Barren/Other
- % Conifer Forest
- % Conifer Woodland
- % Desert
- % Hardwood Forest
- % Hardwood Woodland
- % Herbaceous
- % Shrub

75.4% Urban

2.6% Water
Service Territory
Wildland Urban Interface1
(based on total area)
38% Wildland Urban Interface;
24% Wildland Urban Intermix
Percent of Service Territory
in CPUC High Fire Threat
Districts (based on total
area)
Tier 2: 33.5%
Tier 3: 12.5%
The CPUC High Fire Threat Map is included in Appendix A of REU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

Prevailing Wind Directions
& Speeds by Season
Prevailing winds were taken from the Shasta Trinity Strategic Fire Plan Battalion 4 Map. The City of Redding is located within this Fire Plan area. 1 This data shall be based on the definitions and maps maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture, as most recently assembled in The 2010 Wildland-Urban Interface of the Conterminous United States.

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The Plan states the following: gradient winds are generally out of the south/southwest at 5 to 12 mph. Occasional light east winds occur in the morning, then shift to more south/southwest flow in the afternoon and can reach speeds of 15 to 20 mph, generally upslope and upcanyon.

North wind events occur periodically throughout the fire season and can reach in the 10 to 30 mph range with associated higher gusts. These winds frequently switch to the northeast and strengthen after dark, maintaining low relative humidity, often in the single digits throughout a 24-hour period.

Miles of Owned Lines
Underground and/or
Overhead
Overhead Dist.: 527.1 miles within service territory/ 27.6 miles outside of service territory
Overhead Trans.: 50.9 miles within service territory/ 20.7 miles outside of territory
Underground Dist.: 1,051.21 miles
Underground Trans.: N/A
* Miles of owned lines reported above are lines miles.

Percent of Owned Lines in
CPUC High Fire Threat
Districts
Overhead Distribution Lines as % of Total Distribution System (Inside and Outside Service Territory)
Tier 2: 24.55%
Tier 3: 7.25%
Overhead Transmission Lines as % of Total Transmission System (Inside and Outside Service Territory)
Tier 2: 44.8%
Tier 3: 10.95%
Customers have ever lost
service due to an IOU PSPS
event?
☐ Yes ☒ No
Customers have ever been
notified of a potential loss
of service to due to a
forecasted IOU PSPS event?
☐ Yes ☒ No
Has developed protocols to
pre-emptively shut off
electricity in response to
elevated wildfire risks?
☒ Yes ☐ No
Has previously preemptively shut off
electricity in response to
elevated wildfire risk?
☐ Yes ☒ No
If yes, then provide the following data for calendar the reporting period.

Number of shut-off events: N/A
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While Redding experiences more than 100 fires annually, the summer of 2018 was historically damaging when California’s seventh most destructive fire moved into city limits. The Carr Fire of July 2018 resulted in the deaths of eight people and destroyed over 2,000 structures in Shasta County, including 270 homes within Redding.

Redding Electric Utility recognizes the impacts to our forestry and the increased wildfires due to climate change throughout California and the Northwest. As such, REU reviews the data portraying climate change in California and specifically in Redding through the Cal-Adapt.org collaboration of state funding programs along with university and private peer-reviewed researchers. REU understands that temperatures are projected to rise in California during the 21st century, which will potentially increase fire seasons due to the extended extreme heat. One of our key programs within the WMP is our Wildfire Prevention and Response, which takes into consideration these external climate factors. By partnering with key stakeholders within the City of Redding, such as the Parks, and Fire Department, we are focusing on reducing vegetation near distribution lines and substations, as well as decreasing response time by first responders for fires caused by or near REU infrastructure.

D. CPUC HIGH FIRE THREAT DISTRICTS
REU directly participated in the development of the California Public Utilities Commission’ s (CPUC) Fire-Threat Map, which designates a High-Fire Threat District. REU will incorporate the High Fire Threat District into its construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, and clearance practices, where applicable.

REU reviews CPUC Fire Threat Map annually to identify needed adjustments to hazard threat levels due to changes in urban development and/or vegetation conditions. When adjustments are identified, REU collaborates with Redding Fire Department and CAL FIRE to update the CPUC Fire Threat Map data and REU’s Fire Threat Map accordingly. There have not been any additional recommended areas to be added to the Tier 2 or 3 areas since December 2020.

5. WILDFIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS
A. STRATEGY – VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
REU meets or exceeds the minimum industry standard vegetation management practices for transmission-level facilities. For both transmission and distribution level facilities, REU meets:
(1) Public Resources Code section 4292; (2) Public Resources Code section 4293; (3) GO 95 Rule 35; and (4) the GO 95 Appendix E Guidelines to Rule 35. These standards require significantly increased clearances in the High Fire Threat District. The recommended time-of-trim guidelines do not establish a mandatory standard, but instead provide useful guidance to utilities. REU will use specific knowledge of growing conditions and tree species to determine the appropriate time of trim clearance in each circumstance. REU treats both native and non-native trees in our service area. The following trees are vigorous in growth and are treated regularly: oak, ailanthus altissima, Packet Pg. 1425 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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and poison oak. REU performs this work with nine arborists supplemented with contracted inspectors and Line Clearance Arborists.

GO 95, RULE 35, TABLE 1
Case Type of Clearance Trolley
Contact,
Feeder and
Span Wires,
0-5kv
Supply
Conductors
and Supply
Cables, 750 -
22,500 Volts
Supply
Conductors
and Supply
Cables, 22.5 -
300 kV
13 Radial clearance of
bare line conductors
from tree branches or
foliage
18 inches 18 inches ¼ Pin
Spacing
14 Radial clearance of
bare line conductors
from vegetation in
the Fire-Threat
District
18 inches 48 inches 48 inches
GO 95 APPENDIX E
GUIDELINES TO RULE 35
The radial clearances shown below are recommended minimum clearances that should be established, at the time of trimming, between the vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts where practicable. Reasonable vegetation management practices may make it advantageous for the purposes of public safety or service reliability to obtain greater clearances than those listed below to ensure compliance until the next scheduled maintenance. Each utility may determine and apply additional appropriate clearances beyond clearances listed below, which take into consideration various factors, including line operating voltage, length of span, line sag, planned maintenance cycles, location of vegetation within the span, species type, experience with particular species, vegetation growth rate and characteristics, vegetation management standards and best practices, local climate, elevation, fire risk, and vegetation trimming requirements that are applicable to State Responsibility Area lands pursuant to Public Resource Code Sections 4102 and 4293.

Voltage of Lines Case 13 Case 14
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 2,400 or more volts, but less than
72,000 volts
4 feet 12 feet
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 72,000 or more volts, but less than
110,000 volts
6 feet 20 feet
Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 110,000 or more volts, but less than
300,000 volts
10 feet 30 feet
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Radial clearances for any conductor of a line
operating at 300,000 or more volts
15 feet 30 feet
REU funds staff and equipment for vegetation management at the Redding Fire Department and Redding Parks Department to clear brush and trees away from poles, substations, REU’s powerplant, and various high fire threat areas in the Redding community. Additionally, the Parks staff conducts weed abatement around power poles in high threat areas. Power poles in high-risk areas were treated with fire retardant material during the 2021 fire season. New technology was developed and REU started wrapping power poles in high-risk areas with a fire-retardant webbing, allowing for longer protection of the poles. Over 500 poles were wrapped in 2022 and 230 power poles were wrapped during calendar year 2023. As of the end of 2024 861 poles have been wrapped with fire retardant wire mesh. An additional 700 poles have been targeted within high-risk areas for pole wrapping starting in 2025. REU utilizes goats in areas near power lines that are often difficult for personnel to reach. REU works directly with private property owners on vegetation management in high fire threat zones to lower fire risks. For a comprehensive list of prevention efforts conducted during the 2024 calendar year see Appendix G-2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.

The City of Redding Parks Department and REU Arborists perform the work listed below annually prior to the north state fire season each year. In addition to adopting the REU Wildfire Mitigation and Improved Response Program described below, enhancements to our traditional vegetation management described above include:
• No vertical coverage allowed above REU 115kV transmission lines; • Provide vegetation control in a 30-foot perimeter around the Power Plant and substations as property lines and easements allow. All vegetation within the designated perimeter have been removed within four inches of earth and vegetation maintenance is performed annually at each location.
• Public land and greenbelts throughout the City of Redding are located in all three Tier levels and REU clears required poles from ground to sky adjacent to REU facilities. • REU prioritizes vegetation management around all utility infrastructure in these areas. In conjunction with various City Departments, REU focuses on mitigating potential fire threats associated with illegal outdoor camps in greenbelt areas. • Customers not allowing clearing (refusing treatment) are documented. Their refusal information becomes part of the customer’s file in the GIS information system database. • Work with adjacent customers to get approval for wider clearance on their land. This could include tall, diseased, leaning trees that appear to be at risk of falling into our lines.

Coordinate with police and fire if necessary clearing is refused (forced trim); • Perform additional vegetation removal for fuels reduction in the easement on an annual rotation to ensure CPUC recommended clearances are maintained based on the fire hazard zone where each transmission and distribution line is located.

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B. STRATEGY - ENHANCED INSPECTIONS
Inspection plays an important role in wildfire prevention. REU patrols its system regularly and has taken steps to optimize its inspections. REU’s current inspection activities include several components in accordance with GO-95, 128, and 165, which include annual patrols, detailed inspections, and intrusive inspections of wood poles. Furthermore, REU utilizes contracted arborists to conduct line clearance inspections of the entire transmission and distribution system annually.

For a comprehensive list of enhanced inspection efforts conducted during the 2024 calendar year see Appendix G -2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.

C. STRATEGY - SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
REU installed an automated outage management system that has the ability to track customers affected by circuit outages (not individual customers until Automated Meter Infrastructure is approved in the future) and provide customer notification through outage mapping and interactive voice response (IVR).

Other efforts include the following technology in collaboration with RFD, RPD, and the City’s Information Technology (IT) Department:
• Utilize strategically located surveillance cameras for early detection of fires or suspicious activity; This is also part of REU’s SB699 Physical Security Plan; • Expanded use of Automatic Vehicle Locators (AVL) for response and recovery for REU, RFD, and RPD;
• Implemented a common Motorola radio communication system for REU, RFD, and RPD for wildfire and disaster response and recovery;
• Provided human resources for implementation, operation, and maintenance of technologies:

Customer reporting tools for safety issues;
• Completed a state-of-the-art Department Operations Center to integrate and disseminate situational data.

Other enhancement to public notification during high fire threat, actual fire, or other disaster events can be found in Appendix G-2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.

D. STRATEGY - OPERATIONAL PRACTICES
REU will operate the system in a manner that will minimize potential wildfire risks, including taking all reasonable and practicable actions to minimize the risk of a catastrophic wildfire caused by REU electric facilities. REU will take corrective action for deficiencies when the staff discovers or is notified of improperly installed or maintained fire protection measures. In addition to those Packet Pg. 1428 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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general principles, several new operational practices will help reduce the risk of wildfire and improve the response time in the event of a fire, including:
• During high wildfire threat periods (red flag warnings) perform work as described in SOP35. All personnel in contact with RFD and RPD reporting anything hazardous. REU Emergency Operations Program (EOP) on Level 1 status;
• REU performs bi-annual system drills for the REU EOP in conjunction with summer and winter preparation meetings. Summer drills are performed no later than May 31 of each year; winter drills are performed no later than December 15 of each year. If an actual alert level is experienced due to a Red Flag warning or other activity, the drill may not be necessary;
• Collect and maintain wildfire data necessary for the implementation and evaluation of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

E. STRATEGY - SYSTEM HARDENING
REU’s electric facilities are designed, constructed, and maintained to meet or exceed the relevant federal, state, or industry standard. REU treats CPUC General Order (GO) 95 as a key industry standard for design and construction standards for overhead electrical facilities. REU meets or exceeds all standards in GO 95. Additionally, REU monitors and follows as appropriate the National Electric Safety Code. In addition to standards, REU will consider some or all of the following as described in the 10-year Capital Improvement Program:
• Non-exempt poles with operating devices are cleared of all vegetation around them with a minimum radius of 10’. Perform this for every applicable wood pole in the system for resiliency;
• Provide additional access roads along power line easements and maintain to appropriate standards;
• Critical power poles located within high-risk areas are wrapped with fire retardant material for added protection;
• Increase stock of air filters for power plant before each summer; • Engineering – Revise construction standards to implement arc suppression components, raptor framing, squirrel guards, tree wire, lightning arrestors, and arc suppression fusing. • Convert overhead lines to underground as feasible and economical; Install covered conductor and tree wire.
• Alternative Technologies- REU will consider the feasibility of implementing alternative technologies, such as wire-break sensing and arc detection technology, as they become available and cost-effective.

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For a comprehensive list of system hardening projects conducted by REU in 2024, see Appendix G-2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan Monitoring and Auditing Report.

F. STRATEGY - PUBLIC SAFETY AND NOTIFICATION
The following is part of this Plan to communicate with the community during high-fire threat periods and disasters.
• Coordinate with Redding Fire Department (RFD) and Redding Police Department (RPD) through REU’s 24/7 Power Control Center (PCC);
• Coordinate with RFD and RPD through the REU EOP during emergencies or large-scale outages;
• Coordinate with RFD and RPD in conjunction with the joint dispatch agency, Shasta Area Communication Agency (SHASCOM), for notification to areas that require power shutoffs as directed by public safety during emergencies;
• Developed communications protocol with Shasta County Health and Human Services for notifications to vulnerable groups;
• REU utilizes social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram along with the COR Communications Team to proactively communicate with the customers in the City of Redding during Red Flag Warnings, fires, and other utility-related emergencies; • A publicly facing map provides information for the public to view current outages and estimated restoration times;
• Use public service messages on local radio and television media related to wildfire safety.

G. STRATEGY – RECLOSING, DE-ENERGIZATION
REU disables automatic reclosing on circuits that traverse Tier 2 and enables high-speed tripping for Tier 3 areas during periods in which the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issues a Red Flag Warning or at REU Management discretion for safety purposes. REU will continue to shut off power when requested by Redding Fire, Police, Cal Fire, or other emergency responding agencies. In addition to temporary shutoff requests from the above entities, the use of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) may be utilized to prevent igniting a fire during extreme fire weather events and other events with additional high-fire threat conditions. The Reclosing and De-Energization program is documented in SOP-35.

REU will limit preemptively shutting off power (PSPS) during high fire threat periods for the following reasons:
• Our service territory is only 60 square miles and relatively compact and visible with proper technology;
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• Approximately fifty percent (50%) of the City’s eight hundred (800) miles of distribution lines are located below ground;
• The City has eight (8) Redding Fire Stations positioned strategically throughout the City and with the additional fifteen (15) Firefighters hired through the Wildfire Mitigation Plan, the response time by fire personnel, should a fire occur, will be reduced significantly; • All identified law enforcement, fire, and hospital facilities are within the Non-High Fire Threat Zone boundaries;
• Five (5) of the REU substations are located within the Tier 2/3 boundaries; • CalFire Northern Operations Division and CalFire Shasta Trinity Unit headquarters are located within the City of Redding limits along with CalFire’s Air Attack Unit, and multiple CalFire Substations are located in and around the City limits, ensuring timely mutual aid response;
• The City hired fifteen (15) Firefighters, and eight (8) Public Works Maintenance employees and is proactively mitigating Tier 2 and Tier 3 fire zone areas by removing brush and trees near Redding Electric equipment and lines; • Turning off the power could put the community at higher risk of wildfire as it could impact water pumping and also create abnormal human activity that could increase the opportunity for fire. REU will respond to direct requests to de-energize from the Redding Fire Department;
• REU is investing in our Wildfire Mitigation and Improved Response Program as one way to mitigate power shut-offs;
• REU plans to have real-time information from staff located in areas identified as at risk of being subject to extreme weather conditions;
• REU makes use of social media and the REU website to communicate relevant and timely notifications, as well as a public outage portal map.
• REU plans to use system hardening, situational awareness, vegetation management, and other strategies to avoid shutting off power.
• As part of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan, REU may disable automatic reclosing, enable fast-trip protection, or both, on circuits that traverse tier 2 or 3 areas or are considered a fire risk during periods in which the National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning or at REU Management discretion for safety purposes.

H. STRATEGY - WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
• During a high fire threat event (specifically Red Flag Warning periods issued by the National Weather Service), RFD will attempt to up staff and stage fire protection equipment in a ready status and the REU EOP will go to a Level 1 (SOP-35); • First Responders shall provide access to the Redding Power Plant staff for necessary shift changes during fire events;
• Wildfire Response: Execute the REU Emergency Operations Program (SOP-200); • Recovery/re-energization will follow priorities set by SOP-28, System Restoration.

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• REU is a member of the California Utility Emergency Association, which plays a key role in ensuring communications between utilities during emergencies including mutual aid.

REU also participates in the Western Energy Institute’s Western Region Mutual Assistance Agreement, which is a mutual assistance agreement covering utilities across a number of western states.

I. PROGRAM – REU WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND IMPROVED

RESPONSE
On May 7, 2019, the Council approved the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program (Appendix B). The Program provides funding to the Redding Fire Department and the Community Services Department for services rendered to prevent the start of wildfires through fire fuels reduction as well as provide faster response in the event of a wildfire either caused by or threatening the electric utility assets located in and around the City of Redding. The Redding Fire Department provides coordination between REU and other local fire agencies as well as oversight of the Program.

Specifically, this program provides fifteen Firefighters to increase staffing from two-person to three-person crews. This improves initial fire response. Finally, eight Public Works vegetation crew workers perform fire fuels mitigation. In total twenty-three personnel continue to augment REU’s existing nine arborists. Additional outside arborist crews and vendors will continue to be utilized as needed to reduce vegetation and high-risk fire areas.

J. PROGRAM – REU TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Through the application of technology, REU will be able to more effectively protect and reduce threats to the electric utility infrastructure and the customers who rely upon it. The following technologies will greatly enhance REU’s ability to minimize sources of ignition, manage vegetation within the City’s electric grid, enhance the productivity of utility staff, harden systems, more effectively protect and notify the public if an issue arises, as well as shorten the response and recovery time in the event REU equipment contributes to starting a wildfire.

Technology also helps to heighten situational awareness and enhances public safety response time, allowing first responders to react in an appropriate and effective manner before, during, and after a wildfire. The Program provides funding to the Redding Police Department (RPD) and the City Information Technology (IT) Department for services rendered to help prevent REU caused wildfires. video monitoring of facilities, a common communication platform, and a GPS-based vehicle tracking platform. The memorandums of understanding (MOUs) are attached in Appendix E.

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all Electric Utility vehicles and necessary upgrades for first responder vehicles. The common communication and GPS vehicle tracking platforms will be expandable and be designed to allow easy adoption by other City Departments at a small incremental cost. The Program also funds the Department Operations Center, where all of the technology is integrated, which enhances situational awareness during high fire threat days, system outages, and emergencies.

K. PROGRAM – REU DISTRIBUTION 10-YEAR CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT
The objective of the 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (Appendix D) is to enhance the distribution system to replace specific components used on the electrical distribution system to reduce the probability that the system itself will initiate a fire as well as harden the electrical distribution system to better survive a fire initiated by other sources. The specific program objectives are being designed and were completed mid-2021. These objectives will be achieved using the following five strategies:
• Enhanced inspections and tracking of assets;
• System hardening of key subsystems;
• Improved situational awareness;
• System improvements providing better operational practices; • The addition of switching to provide precision de-energization.

L. PROGRAM – REU EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
The Redding Electric Utility Emergency Operations Program (REU-EOP) (Appendix C) is an allhazards EOP that uses a system operating procedure format to ensure compatibility with current practices as well as a utility-wide application. The REU-EOP was designed using the same format as the City of Redding Emergency Operations Plan (City EOP) and includes the use of the Incident Command System (ICS). The main REU-EOP elements include Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 200, an Incident Communication Guide, and Emergency Operations Contact Information.

Upon review of the City’s EOP (adopted in 2014), the utility is responsible for several restoration and incident management objectives during an emergency. The REU-EOP recognizes this responsibility and connects the existing City-wide emergency operations responsibilities to the responsibilities dictated by the REU-EOP in order to support an efficient and effective emergency response to any hazard.

REU maintains multiple electric system operating procedures designed to mitigate, communicate, and restore abnormal system conditions to normal status. As evident from the 2018 Carr Fire and the February 2019 snowstorm event, the utility could greatly benefit from the implementation of a utility-wide EOP that utilizes the Incident Command System (ICS) structure along with the established electric system operating procedures. Fortunately, REU is organizationally structured to easily fit into the ICS unit system with appropriate roles and responsibilities between incident Packet Pg. 1433 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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command (Executive Team) and section chiefs (Leadership Team). Therefore, the implementation of SOP-200 fits well within the roles and responsibilities segmented appropriately.

As required, the REU-EOP establishes a Department Operations Center (DOC) at the REU Headquarters Building at Avtech Parkway during emergency conditions. This DOC will work in collaboration with the PCC (Redding Power Plant) where both facilities will have video conferencing capability to ensure ease of communication during events. Having the DOC remote from the PCC will allow it to be used as an EOC for the City.

The Incident Communication Guide was drafted to support the REU Public Information Officer (PIO) and staff with both internal and external communications during an emergency.

As required in the City’s EOP, an Emergency Operations Contact Information document has been created with a listing of key REU emergency response personnel, a conference bridge, and emergency contact email and phone information.

The REU-EOP has been transferred to Utility Operations as of August 31, 2019 for ongoing administration, training, and upkeep.

6. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
REU will maintain a proactive outreach and education strategy to create public awareness of fire threats, fire prevention, and available support during a wildfire or large power outage. Prior to an emergency, communication will include regular messages related to wildfire prevention, such as right-of-way management, tree trimming, line inspection, or other relevant topics. Methods of communication will include newsletters, website updates (including City Hub), social media posts, and public service announcements.

During an emergency, the REU Emergency Operations Program includes an REU Incident Communication Guide that will be utilized to manage both internal and external communication throughout the incident from that initial notification to termination of the incident. Use of these established notification and communication plans will allow REU to coordinate with applicable emergency service personnel (Redding Fire Dept., Cal Fire, Cal OES, Redding Police Dept., etc.) along with maintaining open lines of communication with customers, media, and internal City staff.

Communications will be coordinated as appropriate with the City Communications Team.

7. RESTORATION OF SERVICE
In the event of a wildfire or other emergency event, REU will staff up its DOC to coordinate activities to restore service. REU will restore power following an event in cooperation with the City of Redding Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments and in coordination with Cal Fire, Shasta County, or another named Incident Commander.

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REU management will oversee restoration and response activities. In the event that additional staff is needed, REU may leverage mutual aid agencies, other City of Redding staff, and local aid organizations. The utility may also engage contractors on an as-needed basis.

The following describes the steps typically taken to begin the restoration process:

Declaration of Emergency. The City of Redding may declare an emergency depending on the scope of the disaster.

Assessment. REU crews must patrol each line segment to determine the extent of damage that has occurred. The patrol involves assessing equipment access issues, any cleanup/debris removal issues and determining personal protective equipment requirements for the crews. REU works with the local agency in charge of the fire to access impacted areas as soon as the area is deemed safe by fire officials.

Planning. After initial assessment, REU supervisors, managers and engineers meet to plan the needed work. The team will work with system operations to prioritize the restoration efforts, targeting the circuits that serve the most critical infrastructure needs.

Mobilize. Based on the size and complexity of the rebuild/restoration efforts, REU will coordinate the crews and material needs internally if possible. Mutual aid and contractors may be used on an “as needed” basis to provide additional support. REU maintains a critical material vendor list and has contracts it can draw on for labor and material needs. In an instance of widespread catastrophic damage, necessary materials and labor could experience shortages that may delay work.

Rebuild. The rebuild effort lead by REU will commence as soon as areas become safe and accessible. The initial efforts will be to get the lines up and restore the damaged circuits. Depending on the extent of damage, demolition may be performed concurrently or after crews start installing new facilities. REU will incorporate new materials and technologies as indicated and available.

Restore. REU, mutual aid, or contract crews will restore electric services to homes and businesses as soon as possible after the wildfire. Depending on the extent of damages, residential and business customers may have to perform repairs on their facilities and pass inspections by local agencies prior to having full electric service restored.

In most cases, the following restoration priorities will be followed depending on the specific incident and available resources:
• Public safety in the affected areas;
• Worker safety in performing the restoration work;
• Life-support or critical customers;
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gas, citywide communications), Incident Command Site or Base Camp, Incident Evacuation Centers, local broadcast and radio Stations, etc.); • Major commercial activities/accounts critical to continuity of community services (e.g., gas stations, food stores, home supply stores, repair shops, eateries and lodging facilities, financial institutions, etc);
• To reduce the total number of customers affected;
• To reduce the length of time customers have been without power.

In directing restoration efforts to best achieve the above priorities, REU Operations Group personnel will generally find it most efficient to dedicate restoration resources to the following types of facilities in the following order of priority to optimally restore electric services:
• Redding Power Plant facilities (RPP);
• Other energy supply resources (to ensure power can be delivered/received via Western Area Power Administration, the COTP, from within BANC, the CAISO, etc.); • Transmission circuits (115 kV) subject to NERC requirements; • Substations;
• Distribution circuits (12 kV);
• Distribution feeders;
• Distribution transformers;
• Service lines.

8. EVALUATION OF THE PLAN
A. METRICS FOR MEASURING PLAN PERFORMANCE
REU tracks two metrics to measure the performance of this Wildfire Mitigation Plan: (1) number of fire ignitions caused by REU facilities or operations; and (2) wires down within the service territory.

Metric 1: Fire Ignitions
For purposes of this metric, a fire ignition is defined as follows:
• REU facility was associated with the fire;
• The fire was self-propagating and of a material other than electrical and/or communication facilities;
• The resulting fire traveled greater than one linear meter from the ignition point; and • REU has knowledge that the fire occurred.

For information related to the number of fires caused by REU facilities see Appendix G-WMP Annual Monitoring and Auditing Report.

Metric 2: Wires Down
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The second metric is the number of distribution and transmission wires downed within REU’s service territory. For purposes of this metric, a wire down event includes any instance where an electric transmission or primary distribution conductor falls to the ground or onto a foreign object.

REU divides the wires down metric between wires down inside and outside of the High Fire Threat District. REU does not normalize this metric by excluding unusual events, such as severe storms.

Instead, REU supplements this metric with a qualitative description of any such unusual events (including car vs. pole incidents).

B. IMPACT OF METRICS ON PLAN
Appendix G – Wildfire Monitoring and Auditing Report provides the impact on the metrics of the plan. REU will continue to identify areas of its operations and service territory that are disproportionately impacted and evaluate potential improvements to the plan. REU staff will continue to collected data update the WMP annually.

Notable changes include the implementation of a workforce management program, contracting with vendors for vegetation and equipment inspection, and upgrades to the internal inspection process improving the overall auditing and reporting of utility caused fires. REU has improved the collection process along with monitoring and reporting of events.

C. MONITORING AND AUDITING THE PLAN
Review of this Plan will occur annually and any lessons learned will have the highest priority for improving steps in the plan, any reference programs, and the process for implementation. REU will present this plan to the Redding City Council on an annual basis at a regularly scheduled City of Redding Council Meeting on the Regular Calendar allowing public comment on the elements of the plan.

D. IDENTIFYING AND CORRECTING DEFICIENCIES IN THE PLAN
REU staff and qualified external stakeholders are encouraged to identify Wildfire Mitigation Plan deficiencies or potential deficiencies to the Assistant Director of Utility Operations as soon as possible when observed. The Assistant Director of Utility Operations shall evaluate each reported deficiency and if the deficiency is determined to be a valid plan deficiency, it shall be entered into a log with the following information:
• Date the deficiency was discovered;
• Description of the deficiency;
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• Date corrective action completed.

The Assistant Director of Utility Operations will go over the log at regularly scheduled Leadership and Supervisor Meetings.

E. MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSPECTIONS
REU will perform inspections on either a 5-year, 15 year, or annual cycle, based on GO 165 or fire mitigation recommendations. Any areas or equipment found that need improvement or appear hazardous will be documented with a work order, given a priority, and the work order will be tracked. When completed the work order will have a close date.

The Assistant Director of Transmission and Distribution Assets will assign qualified internal staff or engage a third party to review and audit the equipment and line inspection programs called out in the Wildfire Mitigation Plan after the completion of the first six months of the plan. The assigned auditor will:
• Review records for the inspection programs;
• Interview staff performing inspections to assess their knowledge of the inspection programs;
• Monitor staff performing inspection activities;
• Review deficiencies noted in the programs;
• Identify systemic issues or problems;
• Note the timeliness of corrective actions; and
• Pick a random sample of some completed corrective actions and verify the effectiveness of the corrective actions; and
• Issue a written report of findings.

The Assistant Director of Transmission and Distribution Assets will review the audit findings and assign corrective action as applicable. A copy of the audit report will be routed to the Director.

9. WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN ADOPTION
A. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Meetings of the Redding City Council are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. City Council meetings are open to the public, with the exception of closed sessions, as allowed by law. Members of the public can attend Council Meetings in person or live stream the meeting. Online videos of the Council meetings are posted on the City’s website the same week following the meeting
City Council agendas are available online, at the City Clerk's Office, or may be viewed in the display case in front of the Council Chambers, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the Council meeting.

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B. PRESENTATION
The Wildfire Mitigation Plan is presented to the City Council during the general session and is open for public comment during that time period. Changes to the Plan and acceptance of the annual report are contingent on approval from the City Council. In addition, a copy of the approved Wildfire Mitigation Plan is publicly available on the REU website.

C. INDEPENDENT EVALUATION
Public Utilities Code section 8387(c) requires REU to contract with a qualified independent evaluator with experience in assessing the safe operation of electrical infrastructure to review and assess the comprehensiveness of REU’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

REU’sfirst Plan wasreviewed by Navigant Consulting and they presented their report and findings to the Redding City Council on December 3, 2019.

REU’s three-year review was conducted by Dudek in January of 2023.

The Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan and the report from the independent evaluator can be located on the City of Redding website at:
https://www.cityofredding.gov/government/departments/redding_electric_utility/in_our_commu nity/electric_safety/wildfire_mitigation_plan.php

10. REVISION HISTORY
Version
Number
Revision
Date
Summary of Changes

1.0 6/18/19 Initial

2.0 12/3/19
Added the following: REU Emergency Operations Program, REU 10-Year Capital Improvement Program, and REU Technology Solutions Program. Updated all sections with administrative changes to reflect new programs and current practices.

3.0 12/1/2020
Made minor changes to reflect current status of programs. Updated Appendix C. Detailed information regarding steps taken during the 2020 calendar year are described in a separate annual report.

4.0 5/18/2021 Added Appendix G: REU’s Response to the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board’s 2021 Guidance Advisory Opinion.

5.0 12/7/2021
Minor changes to reflect current status of programs and updated Appendices. Detailed information regarding steps taken during the 2021 calendar year are described in a separate annual report.

6.0 1/06/2023
Updated the WMP to meet the recommendations of the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board reflected from the 2022 Plan and 3-year audit review by independent auditor.

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7.0 1/05/2024
Noted elements of the WMP that have been completed, removed or course of action changed due to modifications of the plan. Minor updates only.

8.0 1/05/2025 Annual review and updates have been provided to the 2025 WMP including public safety power shutoff language.

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APPENDIX A

CPUC FIRE

THREAT MAP
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APPENDIX B

REU WILDFIRE

PREVENTION AND

IMPROVED

RESPONSE PROGRAM
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REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program

1. Introduction
A. Purpose
The purpose of the REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program is to establish a framework for the electric utility to conduct an effective, coordinated program to prevent catastrophic impacts to its infrastructure from wildfire. This program is a significant component of the Redding Electric Utility Wildfire Mitigation Plan required by SB901. The Program aims to prevent the start of wildfires from utility operations as well as provide faster response in the event of a wildfire either caused by or threatening its electric utility assets located in and around the City of Redding.

B. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfire.
• Reduce the time for the Redding Fire Department to respond to, and engage in fires that threaten grid infrastructure and the other REU facilities.
• Increase staffing to respond to emergencies reasonably likely to impact REU facilities.
• Increase available personnel for debris removal after extreme weather events. • Create community awareness for utility wildfire prevention.

C. Objectives
The Program’s primary objectives are to:
• Identify hazards that pose a potential threat of damaging wildfires that may reasonably be likely to affect REU
facilities.
• Prioritize prevention efforts.
• Implement measures targeting fuel reduction to minimize the probability of utility-caused fires or wildfire impacts to REU facilities.
• Coordinate with fuel reduction efforts of other department and agencies. • Increase community education, outreach, and dialog.

2. Strategy/Scope of Work
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A. Redding Fire Department Initial Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment REU personnel will coordinate with Redding Fire and other City departments to identify and prioritize areas for risk reduction activities using the following resources:
• REU - CPUC Fire Threat Map
• CALFIRE Shasta Trinity Unit 2018 Strategic Fire Plan
• Redding Area Community Wildfire Protection Plans
• Shasta County Fire Safe Council – A collaborative composed of Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (WSRCD),
federal and state land management agencies, and others and having a mission of being a framework for coordination, communication, and support to decrease catastrophic wildfire throughout Shasta County.
• Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire (CPAW)
recommendations as approved by the Redding City Council • City of Redding Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Redding Police Department
B. Redding Fire Department Personnel Assistance
Redding Fire Department will provide staff, equipment, and materials for the fire response within the City of Redding, protecting REU infrastructure and mitigating potential fires caused by REU equipment.

1. Wildfire Response – Firefighter, 15 personnel
a. Wildfire incident response
b. Provide a third person for rapid-fire engagement upon arrival c. Two Engine Companies, three shifts
C. Redding Community Services Personnel Assistance
Redding Community Services to provide staff, equipment, and materials for on-the-ground vegetation fuels reduction.

1. Wildfire Prevention – Public Works Maintenance Worker, 8 personnel a. Vegetation Management within easements as prioritized b. Soil sterilization
c. Fuel mitigation
d. Fuel breaks
e. Roadway breaks
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f. On-going Adaptive Management
g. Update Hazard and Risk Assessment
h. Revise Work Plans as Appropriate
Redding Community Services to provide staff, equipment, and materials for on-the-ground vegetation fuels reduction.

2. Wildfire Prevention – Public Works Maintenance Worker, 8 personnel a. Vegetation Management within easements as prioritized b. Soil sterilization
c. Fuel mitigation
d. Fuel breaks
e. Roadway breaks
f. On-going Adaptive Management
• Update Hazard and Risk Assessment
• Revise Work Plans as Appropriate
A. C. Project Tracking and Reporting
Ref
#
Program Element Actions Performance Measure
1 Hazard identification,
Risk assessment and
Project Prioritization –
Assistant Fire Marshal and
Fire Chief
• Collaborate w/ REU
• Collaborate with
RPD/Parks/PW
• Other duties per the
REU Wildfire
Mitigation Plan
• Produce detailed
work plan in
collaboration with
REU
• Attend public
workshops or other
stakeholder meetings
2 Prevention – Public
Works Maintenance
Workers
• Fuels reduction
• Soil sterilization
• Emergency debris
removal
• Other duties per the
REU Wildfire
Mitigation Plan
• Acres mitigated
• Circuit miles
mitigated
• Poles mitigated
• Fuel volume
mitigated
3 Rapid Incident Response
and Engagement –
Firefighters
• Provide priority
response to wildfire or
utility fires
• Maintain heightened
alert/availability during
high threat periods
• Other duties per the
REU Wildfire
Mitigation Plan
• Wildfire and utility
fire incidents are
prioritized and
responded to quickly
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REU Wildfire Prevention and Improved Response Program Cost Estimates Exp Amt
FY19
Exp Amt
FY20
Exp Amt
FY21
Exp Amt
FY22
Exp Amt
FY23
Exp Amt
FY24
WILDFIRE MIT LABOR/EQUIPMENT 13,274.53 472,361.64 39,577.56 (819.66) 0.00 30,923.70 WF MIT FIREFIGHTER LABOR 0.00 928,438.66 1,346,642.02 1,744,670.00 1,893,310.00 1,243,339.15 WF MIT PARKS LABOR 0.00 116,302.87 273,491.92 719,966.53 737,861.88 397,565.23 WF MIT FIREFIGHTER MATERIALS 0.00 115,839.31 35,512.70 30,192.35 16,359.93 0.00 WF MIT PARKS MAT/SUPPLIES 0.00 63,031.51 89,357.99 115,490.20 65,753.55 25,334.29 WF MIT ONGOING MAINTENANCE 0.00 0.00 12,019.08 44,632.03 35,792.71 37,136.00 13,274.53 1,695,973.99 1,796,601.27 2,654,131.45 2,749,078.07 1,734,298.37 Packet Pg. 1447 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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APPENDIX C
REU 10-YEAR

CAPITAL

IMPROVEMENT

PROGRAM
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REU Distribution 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Objective
The objective of the 10-Year Capital Improvement Program is to enhance the distribution system in two ways:
• Selectively replace the components used on the electrical distribution system to reduce the probability that the system itself will initiate a fire. • Harden the electrical distribution system to better survive a fire.

These objectives will be achieved using the following five strategies:
• Enhanced inspections and tracking of assets;
• System hardening of key subsystems;
• Improved situational awareness;
• System improvements providing better operational practices; • The addition of switching to provide precision de-energization.

System Improvements Description
The suggested system improvements are proposed to be as described below:
1) Field Verify / T2 / T3 Boundary: The present CPUC maps defining the Tier 1, 2, and 3 boundaries were created as statewide maps that lack the detail necessary to accurately define the operation of the utility assets within the City of Redding (COR). An assessment will be performed to provide clarity of what the actual fire hazards are at critical locations on the REU distribution system. Mitigation shall be performed for certain circuits to allow the recloser operation to be reinstated and removed from the list shown in Attachment 2.
2) Perform necessary tree trimming and removal in priority areas. 3) Reconfigure specific Circuits to feed only Tier 1.
4) Install non-arcing arrestors, fuses, and squirrel guards and add covered wire jumpers. 5) Create 30-foot sterilized perimeter for T2 and T3 substations. 6) Apply fire retardant to poles for T2 and T3.
7) Install fault indicators in order to locate issues faster. 8) Install Mesh Network to retrieve fault and outage data. 9) Connect Line Fault Indicator data to SCADA.
10) Provide secondary water source to Power Plant.
11) Install additional 12KV switches at T1 boundary.
12) Install fast reclosers/sectionalizers at T1 boundary. 13) Convert overhead to underground for critical COR water plants. 14) Improve existing and add additional access roads to critical sections of the distribution system.
15) Replace existing 115KV poles with steel pole in T2 and T3 areas. 16) Convert overhead to underground where it is deemed cost effective. 17) Convert Keswick River Crossing from wood to steel.

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System Improvements Timeline
Priority will be given to the improvements that can be deployed the earliest, with the largest estimated return in meeting the Program objectives. Improvements which require larger efforts such as city-wide studies and design consultant efforts will be implemented as they are completed.

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APPENDIX D

REU TECHNOLOGY

SOLUTIONS

PROGRAM
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Overview
Through the application of technology, REU will be able to more effectively protect and reduce threats to the electric utility infrastructure and the customers who rely upon it. The following technologies will greatly enhance REU’s ability to minimize sources of ignition, manage vegetation within the City’s electric grid, enhance productivity of utility staff, harden systems, more effectively protect and notify the public if an issue arises, as well as shorten the response and recovery time in the event REU equipment contributes to starting a wildfire.

Technology also helps to heighten situational awareness and enhances public safety response time, allowing first responders to react in an appropriate and effective manner before, during and after a wildfire. The Program provides funding to the Redding Police Department (RPD) and the City Information Technology (IT) Department for services rendered to help prevent REU caused wildfires and protect REU facilities from the threat of wildfires through aerial surveys of REU’s overhead electric lines, video monitoring of facilities, a common communication platform, and a GPS based vehicle tracking platform. The memorandums of understanding (MOUs) are attached.

Specifically, this program provides for an estimated total of forty (40) cameras; a common radio platform, including base stations, handhelds and vehicle mounted radios for REU personnel as well as radio equipment for Redding Police and Fire command Staff; and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) tracking devices on all Electric Utility vehicles and necessary upgrades for first responder vehicles. The common communication and GPS vehicle tracking platforms will be expandable and be designed to allow easy adoption by other City Departments at a small incremental cost.

Cameras for Utility Operations, Fire Detection and Mitigation Situational awareness is instrumental in combating fires in and around our community. Camera technology is a vital element in the early detection and intrusion of wildland fires into the City of Redding. In addition, cameras provide critical information related to any REU equipment that may be a contributory cause to a fire. The installation of cameras in areas surrounding REU’s critical infrastructure will greatly enhance first responder’s ability to identify, locate, and mitigate fire threats.

Live feed cameras mounted throughout REU’s service territory will assist with the early detection of fires caused by the electric system. Strategically placed cameras in the proximity of REU’s transmission lines, especially in the Tier 2 and Tier 3 fire areas, will also aid in risk assessments during designated Red Flag warning days or a fire weather event in which an Emergency Operations Center is activated. Early assessment and detection allows REU to quickly react and prevent the system from inflicting harm on the surrounding areas.

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as the location and isolation of hot spots in REU distribution lines using Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) technologies.

In the event a fire is seen or reported, fixed cameras and UAVs can quickly discover and identify hot spots in the area, help determine the potential for the fire to spread, and give first responders specific intelligence related to scaling fire resources up or down appropriately. In addition, strategically placed fixed cameras assist first responders in determining the best evacuation routes through enhanced situational awareness. Fixed and UAV cameras allow firefighters and first responders to more effectively manage firefighting operations. Speakers mounted on UAVs greatly enhance the ability to communicate with first responders in the danger area and with citizen evacuations.

HD video streaming from the UAVs to the Department Operation Center (DOC) or command staff on computers/cell phones will allow those in control of fire operations to see a live, real- time video feed of the fire. This will streamline firefighting capabilities and enable command center personnel to make quick decisions based on real-time information, rather than using information that has been relayed through multiple parties or having to wait until first responders are in place.

Command center personnel will be able to see the direction a fire is spreading, providing the ability to move resources to the most effective positions.

Implementation of an artificial intelligence overwatch camera and software system will assist in the early detection of fires. Fire watch systems are specifically manufactured for early wildfire detection and can be calibrated for any region, vegetation, and type of weather. This technology includes a triple optical sensing unit, control and detection software that performs self- diagnostics, and smoke detection. While this technology is recommended to be used with a detection radius of ten (10) miles, it has proven itself capable of locating smoke plumes up to forty (40) miles away during clear weather days. When smoke is detected by the system it alerts users so that first responders can react quickly and efficiently before flames reach the tree tops. Early detection of fire arising proximate to REU facilities using the system allows first responders to launch a direct attack using minimal resources and results in both physical and monetary savings to REU.

Fire caused by REU facilities or threatening REU facilities can rapidly becoming a city-wide threat to the inhabitants of the City. City-wide issues and concern can begin long before the cause of a fire is known due to lack of certainty. By determining the cause, or origin, of a fire quickly, we can not only save life and properties, we can mitigate the risk of uncertainty. In this regard, early detection of fire caused by REU facilities or threatening REU facilities protects the City as a whole.

Aerial Imagery
The city-wide aerial orthophotography is a core data set for the GIS Division. Aerial imagery or orthophotography provides the picture from which many GIS data layers are created and maintained. For example, our parcels, roads, water system, wastewater system, and storm drain system GIS layers are all created and maintained using high-resolution orthophotography. Also, high-resolution imagery is a powerful visual tool when represented on maps and exhibits. It is Packet Pg. 1453 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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important that the imagery be kept up-to-date. The most recent aerial imagery was flown prior to the Carr fire, and is therefore not a true representation of our community’s current landscape.

New imagery would allow fire crews to be able to identify current overgrown areas proximate to REU facilities, as well as those areas at a higher risk of fires. Ensuring the imagery is kept up to date on a more frequent basis will play a critical role in ensuring fire crews are able to maintain a clearer/safer landscape around REU facilities as vegetation regrows. Newer imagery would allow for accurate GIS data, which in turn, would further enhance the City’s Fire Department in their fire mitigation efforts to enhance wildfire buffers around REU facilities. This imagery will be performed every two years.

City-Wide Communications Platform
Immediate and reliable communication is vital during an emergency such as a wildfire, or major storm event. The current City of Redding radio systems have reached their end of useful life and are requiring replacement. RPD is currently in the process of upgrading their existing radio system and REU is proposing to expand upon this project to include additional features that will meet Redding Electric Utility’s need to monitor and react to wildfire threat to REU facilities or to protect the City from wildfire threat posed by REU facilities while also creating a unified platform across City Departments. By implementing a unified stationary and mobile communication platform, City of Redding personnel will have the ability to communicate across Departments during emergency situations quickly and efficiently. This platform will provide immediate connection to all parties, free of cross-channel interference, allowing each Department to work simultaneously and in support of one another. In addition to purchasing the communications platform, REU will provide radios for Electric Utility employees and Redding Police and Fire command staff to ensure reliable communication between first responders and REU to ensure the preservation of life and property. *Initial costs associated with the communications platform will be paid by REU. The Redding Police Department will be responsible for a partial repayment for handheld and vehicle radios through an interdepartmental lease process.

This radio system will allow first responders to immediately report downed electric lines to REU or report a fire that has been started due to a downed line. This will lead to faster response times and better fire management. Direct radio communication between Redding Fire Department personnel to Police personnel will provide safe direction to high risk areas during evacuations as well as allow first responders to request specific power shutoffs from REU’s DOC during an emergency.

Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL)
AVL will assist each Department with the identification and tracking of first responder and emergency vehicles. During a wildfire event, it is critical for the Department Operations Center (DOC) to be able to determine the location of each vehicle so that resources can be dispatched and/or redirected to REU facilities in the most effective manner, and to identify where a vehicle is located so assistance may be provided if an employee is in danger. AVL aids in the identification Packet Pg. 1454 Attachment: Staff Report and Wildfire Mitigation Plan (2025) (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) 2025 REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan
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of employee location during emergencies and allows dispatchers to warn personnel who are in the vicinity of an at-risk area.

AVL will allow REU to track the progress of employees while patrolling equipment during a Red Flag outage. By doing so, REU can ensure that outages are handled quickly and efficiently, and that employees are not at risk. If an emergency situation is identified, AVL will provide REU with the ability to quickly report a vehicle’s location and allow dispatchers to send first responders directly to the vehicle and employee(s).

REU Wildfire Technology Matrix
Cameras for
Detection &
Mitigation
Aerial
Imagery
Citywide
Communications
Platform
Automatic
Vehicle Location
(AVL)
Vegetation
Management
x x
Enhanced
Inspections
x x x
Situational
Awareness
x x x x
Operational
Practices
x x x
System Hardening x x x x
Public Safety &
Notification
x x x
Reclosing &
Deenergization
x x x
Wildfire Response &
Recovery
x x x
REU Technology Strategies Matrix
Cameras for
Detection &
Mitigation
Aerial
Imagery
Citywide
Communications
Platform
Automatic
Vehicle Location
(AVL)
Wildfire Prevention
& Improved
Response
x x x x
Technology
Solutions
x x x x
Distribution 10- year
Capital
Improvements
x x x
REU Emergency
Operations
x x x x
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APPENDIX E

REU MONITORING

AND AUDITING

REPORT FOR

CALENDAR YEAR
2024
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1. Scope
In conjunction with California Senate Bill (SB) 901, the City Council approved the Redding Electric Utility (REU) Wildfire Mitigation Plan (Plan) on December 3, 2019. The goals and objectives of the Plan included close monitoring and internal audits to reduce potential wildfire risks caused by or encroaching on Redding’s electric equipment and infrastructure. These goals directly relate to REU’s overarching objective of providing safe, reliable, and economical electric service to the Redding community. The Wildfire Mitigation Plan states, “Review of this Plan will occur annually, and any lessons learned will have the highest priority for improving steps in the plan, any reference programs, and the process for implementation.” Subject Matter experts within REU are responsible for the monitoring and auditing, which consists of reviewing key elements within the Plan to document progress, identify deficiencies, improve both internal and external communications, and ensure REU continues to operate its electrical lines and equipment in a manner that minimizes the risk of catastrophic wildfire posed by its infrastructure.

11. Key Contributors
Implementing the Wildfire Mitigation Plan is a collaborative effort with numerous City of Redding Departments working together in prevention and response, technology solutions, emergency operations, and the 10-year capital improvement plan. Information and data have been tracked throughout the 2022 calendar year to measure performance and deficiencies, and to make improvements to the Plan for upcoming years. Key City of Redding partners in the Plan include: Redding Electric Utility, Redding Police Department (RPD), Redding Fire Department (RFD), Information Technology, Parks, and Geographic Information Systems.

3. Participants in Monitoring and Auditing Plan
Contributors: Subject Matter Experts: Compliance:

Staffing includes Engineering,
Line, T & D Asset Management,
Administration personnel
Josh Scott, Electric Manager, T & D
Asset Management
Paul Johnson, Electric Manager Line
Dan Baker, Electric Manager Line
Holly Johnson, Compliance
Officer
• Process
As designated within the approved REU Wildfire Mitigation Plan, the monitoring and audit process focuses on the four key programs and eight strategies listed below to measure the effectiveness of the implementation as well as identify areas to improve upon within the Plan. Numerous tracking and reporting tools have been put into place to accurately measure the results of the Plan within the listed areas.

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Programs

1. REU Wildfire Prevention & Improved Response Program

2. REU Technology Solutions Program

3. REU Emergency Operations Program

4. REU Distribution 10-Year Capital Improvement Program Strategies

1. Vegetation Management

2. Enhanced Inspections

3. Situational Awareness

4. Operational Practices

5. System Hardening

6. Public Safety and Notification

7. Reclosing and De-energization

8. Wildfire Response
A. REU Wildfire Prevention & Improved Response Program
The Wildfire Prevention & Improved Response Program aims to establish a framework for the electric utility to conduct an effective, coordinated program to prevent catastrophic impact on REU’s infrastructure from wildfire. During the 2024 calendar year, a number of goals and objectives were met as outlined within the Plan.

1. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfire.
• Reduce the time for the Redding Fire Department to respond to and engage fires that threaten grid infrastructure and other REU facilities.
• Increase staffing to respond to emergencies reasonably likely to impact REU facilities. • Increase available personnel for debris removal after extreme weather events. • Create community awareness for utility wildfire prevention.

B. REU Technology Solutions Program
The purpose of the REU Technology Solutions Program is to protect and reduce threats to the electric utility infrastructure and the customers who rely upon it through the application of technology. The following technologies have been identified to minimize sources of ignition, manage vegetation within the City’s electric grid, harden systems, and enhance the productivity of utility staff. In addition, the listed technologies are intended to aid in the response and recovery time in the event of a wildfire, and more effectively protect the public as well as notify if an issue arises.

1. Goals
• Prevent electric utility-caused wildfires.
• Harden the system against the effects of fires.

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• Increase technology use and reliability to promote interdepartmental coordination in the event of a wildfire caused by or impacting the Redding community. • Decrease response time for emergency responders to engage in emergencies that threaten grid infrastructure and other REU facilities.

C. REU Emergency Operation Program
The purpose of the REU Emergency Operations Program (EOP) is to provide structured guidance for REU staff to manage emergencies effectively from an all-hazards approach. It is modeled after the ICS structure followed by the City of Redding’s Emergency Operations Plan.

1. Goals
• Operational readiness for staff to effectively and efficiently manage all aspects of a large emergency such as a wildfire.
• Communicate timely information to all stakeholders, including staff, customers, City Management, the City Council, and the media.
• Establish clear roles and tasks for REU staff within the Emergency Operations structure under Incident Command.

D.REU Distribution 10-Year Capital Improvement Program
The purpose of the Distribution 10-Year Capital Improvement Program is to enhance the distribution system by replacing specific components to reduce the probability that the system will initiate a fire and harden the electrical distribution system to better survive a fire initiated by other sources. In order to complete the necessary system hardening efforts within the required timeline, including fuse and arrestor replacement and additional circuit reclosers, contract line workers will need to be utilized to supplement REU’s workforce. REU Line personnel are currently unable to take on these significant improvement projects due to the required routine maintenance of the existing infrastructure and multiple vacant positions.

For a timeline of present and future improvement work items, see the chart on page 11. Listed below are specific actions taken to date to work towards the stated goals.

1. Goals
• Enhanced inspections and tracking of assets.
• System hardening of key subsystems.
• Improved situational awareness.
• System improvements providing better operational practices.

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Initiative-Program Description Achievements During 2024 Goals for 2025/2026 Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response
Vegetation
Prevention &
Response Redding
Fire and Parks
Division Personnel
REU continued to fund a total of 15
Firefighters for improved response to
wildfires One (1) Parks Superintendent,
two (2) Arborist Lead Workers, and four
(4) Public Works Maintenance Workers
are also funded under the Wildfire
Mitigation Plan. Continued to purchase
all necessary tools and equipment for
prevention and response during the
calendar year 2024.

Continue funding
Fire and Parks
staffing to ensure
vegetation goals are
met and responses
to fires by fire
personnel continue
to be expeditious.

Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response
High Risk Zones
Identify and clear
vegetation near
REU
Infrastructure
Identified all high-risk vegetation
clearance zones surrounding REU
infrastructure, including the Redding
Power Plant, substations, and
transmission and distribution lines
throughout REU’s service territory.

The Parks
Department and
REU Arborists
conduct annual
inspections and
clearances.

Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response
Annual 115kV Line
Inspections in
high-risk Tier 2
and Tier 3
All areas inspected by April 1, 2024. Annually
Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response
Vendor Line
Inspections of
overhead lines
Vendor, EDM completed the annual
patrol and visual inspection for
vegetation impacting all overhead lines
by December 31, 2024.

Annually
Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response
Vegetation
clearances in and
around REU
infrastructureParks and REU
Arborists
Parks: 402 acres cleared under OH lines;
70 acres of 30’ perimeter cleared around
substations and power plant
Arborists: Inspected, patrolled, cleared
315 acres of 115kV lines, 401 acres of
12kV, trimmed 6246 tees, removed 133
trees.

Annually
Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response
Pole Wrapping
High-Risk areas
Parks staff wrapped 234 poles with fire
retardant material and cleared 10’ radius
around each pole in 2024. A total of 861
poles have been wrapped.

Targeting 700
additional poles in
2025
Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response
Goat Vegetation
Annual grazing in
high-risk areas
167 acres of goat vegetation
management were cleared by outside
vendor.

Identify appropriate
targets and secure
contract
Wildfire Prevention and
Improved Response
Secured CalFIRE
grant
$1.5 million-dollar grant secured for
targeted high-risk areas in Redding
Vegetation clearing
to begin in 2025
Technology Solutions
Program
Emergency
Operation Center
Equipment updated to ensure
operational readiness
Replacement of one
monitor for display
Technology Solutions
Program
Interdepartmental
Radio System
Continual updates as needed by the City
of Redding IT Department to ensure the
citywide Motorola radio system is
optimized for all emergencies.

Monitored as
needed
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Emergency Operation
Program
Activation of the

REU EOPS
program
The REU Emergency Operations Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) was activated
five (5) times for a total of 15 days during
the 2024 calendar year as a result of the
NWS issuing Red Flag Warnings and
Winter Storm Alerts for the Redding area.

Monitor annually
Emergency Operation
Program
EOPS Drills
Conduct 2 drills
annually
Summer and winter tabletop drills
conducted in calendar year 2024.

Annually
Emergency Operation
Program
Interagency
Communication
Updated key contact lists for emergency
operations with internal and external
stakeholders.

Annually
10-Year Capital
Improvement Program
GIS Software Expanding the use of tablet-based
inspection for overhead lines and
vegetation management.

Target completion
2025
10-Year Capital
Improvement Program
Fire Hardening
Work Order
Required materials purchased and 90%
completion in 2024.

To be completed
prior to 2025 fire
season.
10-Year Capital
Improvement Program
Enable high-speed
tripping (Hotline
mode)
REU proactively enabled high-speed
tripping (Hotline mode) for 15 circuits
during all Red Flag Warnings in Tier 3
high-risk areas.

Completed in 2024-
Evaluating additional
recloser steps
associated with PSPS
10-Year Capital
Improvement Program
Install fire
mitigation
equipment
Continue to install non-arcing arrestors,
fuses, and bird/squirrel guards, covered
jumpers in T2/T3.

This project will be
complete by June of
2025
10-Year Capital
Improvement Program
Infrastucture
access
improvement
Improve existing access roads and add
additional to critical sections of the
system.

Survey to be
conducted in 2025
contract
Notes:

E. 2024 Audit Findings

1. Audit Findings Related to CPUC Fire Threat Map
• The CPUC Fire Threat map was reviewed for changes. No boundary changes were noted for the 2025 calendar year.
• Previously modified 12kV circuits were evaluated for compliance with the mitigation recommendations to keep these circuits on the Circuit Recloser Enabled list.

2. Audit Findings Related to Fire Ignitions.
• Number of fires caused by REU facilities:

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Fires Started by Calendar Year and Fire Threat Zone
Calendar Year NHFTZ Tier 2 Tier 3
2021 7 2 0
2022 4 1 0
2023 4 1 0
2024 4 1 0
The Plan requires REU to describe any fires greater than one acre. No fires related to REU infrastructure were greater than one acre in 2024.

Audit Finding Related to Wires Down
• A wire-down event includes any instance where an electric transmission or primary distribution conductor falls to the ground or on a foreign object:

Wires Down per Calendar Year and Fire Threat Zone
Calendar Year NHFTZ Tier 2 Tier 3
2021 2 3
2022 6 1
2023 8
2024 6 1 1

2. Identifying Corrective Deficiencies in the Plan:
• REU has not received any notice of deficiencies or potential deficiencies in the 2024 calendar year, and there are no logged deficiencies to report.

3. Monitoring the Effectiveness of the Inspections:
• Inspection reports and progress have been reviewed quarterly for overhead lines. After creating dedicated Electrical Inspector positions, completion of critical inspections has significantly improved for both overhead & underground inspections. Additionally, REU is implementing an improved software-based Workforce Management System and GISbased inspection program, to ensure that the inspections/repair process is being performed to industry best practices.
• In 2024, REU’s inspection program was audited by the CPUC. REU is taking steps to integrate the recommendations from the CPUC report into REU’s inspection program.

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Lessons Learned to Incorporate into Future Plans
• In 2024 REU contracted with an outside vegetation vendor, Arbor Pro Tree Service, to complete vegetation work throughout the calendar year. In January of 2025 a new vendor has been contracted to conduct vegetation work near REU infrastructure. • In 2024 REU worked with the Redding Fire Department to determine the highest wildfire threats to the City of Redding Electric Utility’s infrastructure. An additional high-fire threat map was created addressing the greatest fire threats. Specific circuits were identified and placed into a heightened relay setting to reduce the risk of wildfires. (See map below)
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• GIS analyzed all the City-owned open space properties to determine if vegetation clearances under REU 12kv & 115kv powerlines might be expanded in the high firethreat areas. By doubling our ROW in these high-fire threat areas, our goal of additional vegetation reduction for 2025 by the Parks Department includes:
i. An additional 19 acres of clearance 12kv Primary OH Conductor ii. An additional 69 acres of clearance for 115kv Transmission Lines

5. Revision History
Revision: Revision Description: Date:

1.0 Original document 12/1/2020

2.0 2021 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report 12/7/21

3.0 2022 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report 12/30/22

4.0 2023 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report 12/5/23

5.0 2024 Monitoring & Auditing Annual Report 12/15/24
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PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF
Frequently Asked Questions

STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT
This FAQ is intended to provide a short, plain-language overview of REU's proposed PSPS program and customer support measures.

What is a PSPS? A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a temporary power outage that may be used during extreme wildfire conditions to reduce the risk of fire ignition and protect public safety. REU would only use a PSPS as a last-resort measure when conditions create a significant public safety concern.

How much notice will
customers receive?
REU will provide as much advance notice as possible before a PSPS event. The current planning goal is to notify impacted customers 48 to 72 hours in advance, when conditions allow. Updates would continue before, during, and after the event through phone, text, email, website updates, social media, and other available channels.

Who qualifies for rebates or
customer support
programs?
Customer support programs are intended for customers located within identified PSPS-impacted areas. Proposed support may include bill credits for affected customers, backup power rebate or support options, transportation assistance, and additional targeted support for income-qualified or medically vulnerable customers, depending on final Council approval and program guidelines.

What if I rely on medical
equipment?
Customers who rely on medical equipment or have critical medical needs should make sure REU has current contact information on file. REU is planning targeted outreach for medically vulnerable customers and may offer other resources for qualifying customers during a PSPS event. Customers should also maintain a personal emergency plan for any extended outage.

Key reminder: Customers in identified PSPS areas should keep their phone number, email address, and mailing address current with REU so notifications can be received quickly.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR A

PUBLIC SAFETY

POWER SHUTOFF
(PSPS)

CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA

PROACTIVE SAFETY OUTAGES TO REDUCE WILDFIRE DANGER IN REDDING Packet Pg. 1467 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 2 INSIDE
WHAT IS A PSPS?
PSPS Fact Sheet...............................................................3 Weather Monitoring ........................................................4 PSPS Outage Map............................................................5

PSPS COMMUNICATION
Letter from the Director ..................................................6 Sign Up for Alerts.............................................................7 Generator Rebates...........................................................8

GET READY
Power Outage Tips .................................................... 9-10 Customer Tools and Resources.....................................11 Power Restoration.........................................................12 The Redding area is one of the most beautiful places
to live — surrounded by open space, trails, trees, and
natural landscapes that make our community special.

But living close to nature, especially in wildland
urban interface (WUI) areas, also means living with
real wildfire risk. Longer, hotter fire seasons and
increasingly extreme conditions mean wildfire is a
year-round concern, and both residents and utility
providers must stay prepared.

Under California Public Utilities Code Section 8387,
publicly owned electric utilities like Redding Electric Utility are required to prepare and update a Wildfire
Mitigation Plan each year. State law also requires
those plans to include protocols for de-energizing
portions of the electric system during extreme
wildfire conditions, along with procedures to reduce
impacts to customers and critical services.

REU’s goal is to never implement a Public Safety
Power Shutoff (PSPS). However, as part of meeting
these state requirements, REU must have a plan
in place for the most severe weather conditions
so staff can respond quickly and responsibly if
needed to help protect homes, businesses, and
public safety.

REU has identified approximately 2,000 customers —
out of more than 45,000 total customers — who live
in areas that could be impacted by a PSPS during
periods of extreme wildfire danger. While REU hopes
this plan is never needed, customers in higher-risk
areas are encouraged to take simple steps now, such
as having an emergency plan, backup supplies, and
a way to stay informed, so they are better prepared
before extreme wildfire conditions occur.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:
@reddingelectric
“Public Safety Power Shutoffs
are an option of last resort. It
takes extreme heat, high winds,
and impacted local resources to
even consider, but the health and
safety of our community is our
top priority. ”
- Nick Zettel, Director of REU
Sign Up for Alerts in Your Utility Account or call 530.339.7200 Packet Pg. 1468 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 3 High winds and dry weather create conditions that
may cause trees and debris to contact power lines
and start a wildfire. In these circumstances, the
safest course of action is to turn off power to protect the community. This is called a Public Safety Power
Shutoff, or PSPS.

REU plans to use PSPS as a tool of last resort,
to impact the fewest number of customers, and
only in the most extreme weather cases, in order
to keep our customers and community safe.

REU has identified 2,000 customers, less than 5% of
all electric customers, that live in areas most at risk of wildfire during hot, windy conditions. In order to
protect those customers, along with the rest of the
community, it may be necessary to shut off power
temporarily to prevent wildfires.

If you are among these customers, please read
through this packet for tips and resources on the
best way to prepare for a potential PSPS event.

WHAT IS A

PUBLIC SAFETY

POWER SHUTOFF
(PSPS)?
PSPS FAQs
How many customers are
impacted?
REU serves more than 45,000 customers.

Of these customers, less than 5% (about
2,000 customers) live in areas of high
wildfire risk during hot, windy conditions.

How do I sign up for alerts?
Please sign in to your utility account or
call 530-339-7200 to confirm that your
contact information is up to date. This
ensures we can inform you of potential
power outages.

How much notice will I receive?
REU will provide as much advance
notice as possible before a PSPS event.

The current planning goal is to notify
impacted customers 24 to 72 hours in
advance, when conditions allow, and
continue providing updates before,
during, and after the event through
phone, text, email, website updates,
social media, and other available
channels.

Who qualifies for generator or
battery back-up rebates?
Rebates will be available only to REU
customers located within an identified
Public Safety Power Shutoff area. These
programs are intended to support
customers who may be directly impacted
by a PSPS event.

What if I rely on medical
equipment?
Customers who rely on medical
equipment or have critical medical needs
are encouraged to make sure REU has
current contact information on file. REU is
planning targeted outreach for medically
vulnerable customers. Customers should
also have a personal emergency plan in
place for any extended outage.
+
= Possible PSPS
Hot & Dry
Vegetation
Windy
Conditions
High Fire
Threat
+
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P S P S W E AT H E R M O N I TO R I N G
Shutting off power is a last resort and REU will
do everything possible to keep the power on.

During extreme fire risk, REU evaluates weather,
fuels, system conditions, and field observations
before considering a PSPS event.

REU monitors National Fire Danger Rating
System indicators, including the Energy Release
Component and Burning Index to help evaluate:
▸ Fuel dryness
▸ Potential fire intensity
▸ How difficult a fire could be to control locally if
one starts
These indicators incorporate factors such as
dead fuel moisture, relative humidity, and wind
speed and are used as part of assessing overall
fire danger. REU also considers Red Flag status
and local field observations when evaluating fire
conditions.

FIRE DANGER METRICS
Sign up for alerts and notifications in your utility account and learn more at cityofredding.gov/psps

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

RED FLAG

WARNING
Does not immediately mean a PSPS is
needed, but is an indication of higher
than normal fire danger.

A Red Flag Warning does not automatically mean
a PSPS is needed. It is one sign of increased fire
danger. REU also considers weather conditions,
vegetation near power lines, field observations,
system conditions, and coordination with public
safety partners before deciding what actions are
necessary
If you received a notification letter from REU
along with this packet, you are in a designated
PSPS zone. Make sure your contact information
is correct and up-to-date, and include a
mobile phone number to receive text message
notifications.

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O U TAG E M A P
The areas shown in purple were identified
through careful review by fire and utility experts.

These zones are primarily located near the city’s
wildland urban interface, where wildfire risk
is highest. Some nearby customers may also
be affected because the power lines serving
their homes pass through high fire-risk areas.

PSPS areas are very specific, which means one
home may be included while a neighboring home
is not. In many cases, homes are served by different
circuits, some of which cross higher-risk areas
before reaching the neighborhood. As a result,
some blocks may have power while others do not.

Before power can be restored, crews must inspect
lines and equipment in the field to confirm it is safe
to re-energize the system. Because inspections take
time and conditions vary by location, restoration
may not occur at the same time for every area.

TIERRA OAKS
Parts of this subdivision are served by high voltage
lines that pass through a high fire-risk area. While
many lines are underground here for the safety of
the immediate neighborhood, a fire could spark in a
more remote area that could quickly spread to this
area. For this reason, this area has been identified as a potential PSPS zone.

LAKE BLVD
Dense vegetation, rolling terrain, and overhead
power lines increase wildfire risk in this area. Rural
access challenges and dry, windy conditions may
require a PSPS event to reduce fire danger.

SUNSET TERRACE
This area is connected to power infrastructure that
passes through higher fire-risk areas. Dry vegetation,
rolling terrain, and overhead lines in nearby sections
may increase wildfire risk during extreme weather,
making this a potential PSPS zone.

BRANSTETTER
Heavy vegetation, steep terrain, and drainage areas
can allow fires to spread quickly uphill and threaten
key REU infrastructure. Overhead power lines in the
area may require a PSPS during extreme fire weather.

LAKE BLVD./KESWICK DAM RD.

BRANSTETTER LN./CANYON RD.

TIERRA OAKS/BEAR MOUNTAIN RD.

PSPS Identified Parcels
Redding City Limit
Parcels Affected by Public Safety Power
Shutoffs (PSPS)
SUNSET TERRACE/SUNSET DR.

Packet Pg. 1471 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 6

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear REU Customers,
As wildfire mitigation becomes an increasingly important part of how utility providers protect communities, Redding Electric Utility has worked hard for years to avoid the need for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.

Rather than relying immediately on planned outages, REU has invested heavily in proactive wildfire prevention and system hardening efforts designed to reduce risk while maintaining reliable electric service whenever safely possible. We have partnered closely with the Redding Fire Department, nationally recognized wildfire mitigation experts, and industry consultants to strengthen our system and better protect our community from wildfire threats.

These efforts include installing fire-resistant pole wrapping on electric infrastructure, deploying fire detection cameras, purchasing specialized equipment that can isolate electrical issues, and increasing vegetation management efforts. Together, fire, parks, and utility personnel have worked to trim trees, clear vegetation, and reduce fire fuels in high-risk areas throughout our service territory.

Our goal remains simple: we never want to implement a PSPS event in the City of Redding.

However, having a carefully developed PSPS plan in place is a critical part of ensuring we are fully prepared for extreme fire weather conditions. While we cannot control weather, drought, or wildfire danger, we can control how we prepare for and respond to those risks.

REU has worked hard to make this approach as limited as possible. Out of more than 45,000 REU customers, approximately 2,000 customers live in areas that could potentially be impacted during extreme fire weather conditions. A PSPS event would only be considered when multiple fire danger indicators reach critical thresholds and when conditions create an unacceptable risk of wildfire ignition.

We recognize that PSPS events are inconvenient, and we do not take the decision lightly. However, under extreme conditions, temporarily de-energizing portions of the electric system can be one of the most effective tools available to help prevent catastrophic wildfires and protect lives, homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.

Thank you in advance for your understanding, preparation, and cooperation as we continue working together to keep our community safe. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the REU PSPS team for additional information and resources at 530-339-7322.

Sincerely,
Director, Redding Electric Utility
Nick Zettel
Packet Pg. 1472 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 7 SIGN UP FOR ALERTS!
REU will always do its best to alert you before a
PSPS via phone, text, email, social media, and
website if conditions indicate that a PSPS may
be needed to safeguard our customers from a
wildfire.

If your electric service is provided by REU, you will
receive a PSPS alert as early as possible. Please
note that weather forecasts and conditions can
change, which may reduce the time REU has to
provide notifications. Make sure your contact
information is correct and up-to-date, and
include a mobile number to receive text message
notifications.

CONFIRM YOUR CONTACT INFO
▸ If you are one of the 2,000 customers
impacted by a PSPS, sign in to your
account or call 530-339-7200 to confirm
your contact information is correct.

INCLUDE A MOBILE PHONE

NUMBER FOR TEXT ALERTS
▸ Please ensure the phone number on your
account can receive text messages if you
would like to get alerts by text.

NOTIFICATION TIMELINE
▸ PSPS Watch Alert scheduled 24-72
hours before weather conditions may
necessitate a PSPS.
▸ PSPS Warning 1-4 hours before power is
turned off.
▸ PSPS Warning when power is turned off.
▸ Notification after severe weather has
passed.
▸ Daily notifications until power has been
restored and if the estimated restoration
time changes.

HOW WILL I

KNOW IF A PSPS
WILL OCCUR?
1 2
3 Sign Up for Alerts in your
Utility Account or call
530-339-7200.

Packet Pg. 1473 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 8 G E N E R AT O R + B AT T E R Y B A C K U P

R E B AT E S

GENERATOR AND BATTERY REBATE PROGRAM
Customers may qualify for a $500 rebate on the purchase of a qualifying generator or battery. Customers must:
• Have an active City of Redding Electric account
• Reside in one of the identified PSPS zones in the City of Redding
Each eligible customer account is limited to one rebate for either a generator or a battery. Rebate amounts cannot exceed the purchase price of the product, nor can it include taxes or shipping costs. The rebate application must be submitted within 12 months from purchase date of the qualifying product or by December 31, 2027, whichever date is sooner.

BACKUP POWER TRANSFER METER
When utility power is off, a Backup Power Transfer Meter can switch to generator power and it will automatically switch back to utility power when it becomes available. With the Backup Power Transfer Meter, a customer can use their
electrical panel to pick which appliances or rooms to power.

This makes it easier and safer to connect to generator power during a power outage.

Participants must:
• Have 120/240V, 200A, or less service
• Have a compatible generator
• Provide REU access to the site for installation
• Allow REU to inspect the panel to verify it meets operational requirements
Learn more about eligibility requirements at: cityofredding.gov/psps Packet Pg. 1474 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 9 BEFORE A PSPS EVENT:
• Turn down the cold: Adjust your refrigerator
and freezer to the lowest possible settings in
advance so they start with a colder baseline.
• Stock up on alternatives: Keep block ice,
dry ice, and coolers on hand.
• Prep water: Freeze containers of water to act
as extra ice blocks in your freezer or fridge.

DURING A PSPS EVENT
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors
closed. Unopened refrigerators keep food
safe for about 4 hours, and full freezers for 48
hours. Discard perishable items (meat, dairy,
eggs) if exposed to temperatures above 40
degrees.
• Safe without power: Whole fruits/veggies,
hard cheeses, butter, and peanut butter are
generally shelf-stable and safe during a short
outage.
• Toss immediately: Raw meats, seafood,
milk, soft cheeses, opened mayonnaise,
and cooked casseroles that reach unsafe
temperatures.
• Never Taste to Test: Appearance and smell
are not reliable indicators of food safety.
• When in doubt, throw it out.

F O O D S A F E T Y

P OW E R O U TAG E T I P S
" Refrigerated Food and Power Outages:

When to Save It and When to Throw It Out" Visit:
www.foodsafety.gov
• Do not use a gas stove to heat your home.
• Keep flashlights with extra batteries in
convenient locations.
• Use LED candles instead of open flame.
• Practice manually opening your garage
door so you can enter and exit your garage
without power.
• Make sure your car’s gas tank is full.
• Store a minimum of one gallon of water,
per person, per day.
• Stock up on non-perishable, ready-to-eat
foods like canned goods, peanut butter, dry
goods.
• Prep and charge portable battery packs
or power stations to keep cell phones
charged.
• Have alternate plans for refrigerating
medicines or using power dependent
medical devices.
• Unplug or turn off all appliances during an
outage. This can help avoid overloading
circuits when the power is restored.
• Leave a single lamp on to alert you when
the power returns.
• Keep a flashlight and shoes near your bed
in case you need to evacuate during the
night.

INSIDE THE HOME
Packet Pg. 1475 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 10

E M E R G E N C Y S U P P LY

KIT LIST

P OW E R O U TAG E T I P S
☐ Three-day supply of non-perishable food
and three gallons of water per person
☐ Map marked with at least two evacuation
routes
☐ Don’t forget food and water for your pets!
☐ Prescriptions or special medications
☐ Change of clothing and closed-toe shoes
☐ Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
☐ An extra set of car keys, credit cards, and
cash
☐ First aid kit
☐ Flashlights with extra batteries
☐ Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
☐ Sanitation supplies
☐ Copies of important documents (e.g., birth
certificates, passports, etc.)
☐ Easy-to-carry valuables
☐ Family photos and other irreplaceable
items
☐ Personal computer data on hard drives/
flash drives
☐ Chargers for cell phones, laptops, etc.

PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:
• Always operate generators outdoors, at least
20 feet away from your home, doors, windows,
and vents.
• Never run a generator inside a home, garage,
basement, or shed.
• Install battery-operated CO detectors on every
level of your house.

AVOID ELECTROCUTION & WATER HAZARDS:
• Never plug a generator directly into a standard
wall outlet or attempt to “backfeed” your
home’s wiring, as this can be dangerous.
• Plug appliances directly into the generator
using heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension
cords.
• Always keep the generator completely dry by
operating it on a dry surface under an open
canopy.

MANAGE FUEL SAFELY & DON’T OVERLOAD:
• Turn off the generator and allow engine to cool
completely before refueling.
• Store fuel in an approved safety container
outside of living areas.
• Only run the appliances you critically need and
ensure your total wattage doesn’t exceed the
generator’s rated capacity.

BACKUP POWER &

G E N E R ATO R S
Download a Wildfire Action Plan Brochure and get
your family ready at cityofredding.gov/wildfire

A PSPS ALERT DOES NOT MEAN AN EVACUATION
IS NECESSARY.

However, it’s always a good idea to have an
emergency kit ready and prepared in any kind of
elevated fire weather.

Packet Pg. 1476 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 11 CUSTOMER TOOLS + RESOURCES

COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTERS
During a PSPS, Community Resource Centers will be
available as a safe place to charge medical or other
electronic devices, find basic supplies, connect any
vulnerable customers with additional resources or
services, and get outage information.

Resources may include:
• Device charging and WiFi
• Bottled water and snacks
• Tables and chairs
• Air conditioning or heating
• Bagged ice or blankets
Location information may vary and will be listed online and on social media.

FOOD BANK AND MEAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS

IN DEVELOPMENT
REU is currently working with local community
partners to develop support programs for future
PSPS events. Potential resources may include food
replacement assistance through local food banks
and additional meal support for home-bound seniors
and vulnerable residents during extended outages.

These programs are still in development, and more
information will be shared as the PSPS program
continues to evolve.

CUSTOMERS WITH MEDICAL SUPPORT

EQUIPMENT
Customers who rely on medical equipment or have
critical medical needs should make sure REU has
current contact information on file and have a personal emergency plan prepared for extended outages. REU is
also developing targeted outreach efforts for medically vulnerable customers.

Packet Pg. 1477 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program) Redding Electric Utility | Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) | www.cityofredding.gov/psps page 12

P OW E R R E S TO R AT I O N
Our goal is to restore power within 24 hours after severe weather has passed.

After high winds have passed, and it is safe to do so, a weather “all-clear” is issued. REU crews then start patrols and inspections of electrical equipment.

Our crews conduct visual inspections for weather-related damage to power lines, poles, and equipment by ground, air, and in the field.

If crews find equipment damage, they will work to isolate the damaged area from the rest of the system. Other parts of the system can then be restored while the damaged area is being repaired.

If no damage is found, or damaged areas are isolated or repaired, power will be restored when safe to do so.

You will be notified that power has been restored.

1. WEATHER “ALL CLEAR”

2. PATROL AND INSPECT

3. ISOLATE AND REPAIR DAMAGE

4. RESTORE POWER

5. NOTIFY CUSTOMERS
Packet Pg. 1478 Attachment: PSPS Brochure (9.5(b)--Approve REU's implementation of PSPS program)

CITY OF REDDING

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution to: (1) establish two new bargaining units consisting of management, supervisory, technical and professional employees within the City of Redding (City) Electric Department which were formerly part of the Unrepresented group; and (2) certify and recognize the Redding Electric Professionals’ Association as an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization representing the Supervisory, Technical, and Professional and Management units in accordance with the City’s Employer/Employee Resolution, Resolution No. 2012-091.

Fiscal Impact
Recognition of the newly formed employee organization will result in additional personnel costs due to the inability to apply the existing three percent employee cost share agreement previously in effect under Government Code Section 20516. Government Code Section 20516 permits a public agency and its employees to agree that employees will pay an additional portion of the employer's normal pension costs, beyond required member contributions, through a written costsharing arrangement. In the City of Redding (City), unrepresented employees which meet the definition of a “Classic” employee contribute 3.01 percent towards the employer portion of CalPERS pension costs. Due to CalPERS requirements, the City will no longer be able to collect this contribution for those “Classic” employees which will now be represented by Redding Electric Professionals’ Association (REPA) until such time a new agreement is reached and the CalPERS contract amendment process can be completed. The inability to apply the existing three percent employee cost share is estimated to increase annual employer retirement costs by approximately $40,000 for REPA Supervisory, Technical, and Professional (STP) and $30,000 for REPA Management.

MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
ITEM NO. 9.15(a)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
[email protected] [email protected]
SUBJECT: 9.15(a)--Consider Resolution recognizing the formation of the Redding Electric Professionals’ Association – Management and Redding Electric Professionals’ Association – Supervisory, Technical, and Professional Units
Kari Kibler, Personnel
Director
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Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Management Page 2 Additionally, implementation of the new bargaining unit will require modifications to Oracle, the City's Human Resources Information System (HRIS), payroll configuration, and related administrative processes. These changes will require staff time and system programming resources to establish new bargaining unit codes, benefit and deduction structures, reporting requirements, and other system updates necessary to administer the units. The full fiscal impact of these changes will depend on the outcome of labor negotiations and the extent of required system modifications.

The Electric Department has salary savings resulting from vacant and deleted positions to offset costs associated with implementation.

Alternative Action
The City Council could decline to approve the attached resolution, indicating that City Council is not satisfied with the validity of the unit modification process. This is not recommended as the recommendation is the product of rules and procedures governed by the Employer/Employee Resolution (EER).

Background/Analysis
Pursuant to Government Code section 3507, the City has adopted Resolution 2012-091, the City’s EER, which establishes rules, policies and procedures regarding the administration of EER. The EER, among other things, establishes procedures for both the modification of a bargaining unit and certifying the exclusively recognized organizations recognizing the bargaining units.

REPA submitted a petition on January 20, 2026, and a modified petition on March 11, 2026, seeking to represent classifications within the Electric Department that are currently unrepresented.

The petition was reviewed and determined to be in compliance with the requirements of the EER.

Further, the petition was reviewed regarding the appropriateness of a new bargaining unit in accordance with Article II, Section 4 of the EER. Initially, the petition was approved for the creation of a professional unit including supervisory, engineering and planning positions within the Electric department, but noted the inclusion of executive and management positions within the same unit was inappropriate given those groups exercise supervisory and management authority over the other classifications, which would compromise the integrity of the labor management relations. In response, REPA proposed to bifurcate the unit into two separate bargaining units – one consisting of the supervisory, technical and professional classifications and one consisting of the management classifications, which was reviewed and found to be in compliance with the EER.

In accordance with Article II, Section 2C, a 30-day open period was held during which time other employee organizations were able to file a challenging petition to the certification of the exclusively recognized organization representing the new groups. No challenging petitions were received.

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Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Management Page 3 Following the open period for filing challenging petitions and in accordance with the EER, thee State Conciliation and Mediation Service conducted a secret ballot election among the affected employees on May 28, 2026.

A majority of the affected employees voted for REPA to serve as the exclusively recognized employee organization for the STP and Management units.

It is now recommended that the Council adopt a resolution to: (1) establish the new bargaining units for the STP and Management groups of the Electric department; and (2) formally certify the winning organization REPA as the exclusively recognized employee organization representing both units.

Below please find a list of affected classifications in the new units.

REPA - STP
• Electric Program Supervisor
• Electric Program Supervisor - Compliance
• Electric Program Supervisor - Customer Programs
• Electric Program Supervisor - Customer Service
• Electric Program Supervisor - Energy Management
• Electric Program Supervisor - Financial Services
• Electric Program Supervisor - Line
• Electric Program Supervisor - Meter Shop
• Electric Program Supervisor - Operational Technology
• Electric Program Supervisor - Power Production
• Electric Program Supervisor - Service Planning
• Electric Program Supervisor - Settlements
• Electric Program Supervisor - Substations
• Electric Program Supervisor - Transmission and Distribution • Electric Program Supervisor - Vegetation Management
• Energy Services Account Manager
• Electric Utility Senior Project Engineer
• Electric Utility Field Foreman
• Electric Utility Engineer
• Electric Utility Engineering Associate
• Electric Utility Engineering Assistant I
• Electric Utility Engineering Assistant II
• Electric Utility Operational Technology Engineer
• Associate Electric Utility Resource Planner
• Electric Utility Resource Planner
• Electric Utility Senior Resource Planner
• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Operations/Compliance Engineer
• Power Plant Engineer I
• Power Plant Engineer II
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Report to Redding City Council June 10, 2026
Re: 9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Management Page 4 REPA – Management
• Assistant Director of Electric Utility
• Compliance Officer
• Electric Manager - Energy Management
• Electric Manager - Engineering
• Electric Manager - Operations
• Electric Manager - Power Production
• Electric Manager - Customer Services and Metering
• Electric Manager - Financial
• Electric Manager - Line
• Electric Manager - Resources
• Electric Manager - Technology
• Electric Manager
Pursuant to the EER, once an employee organization is formally certified as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization by the City Council, the organization and the City will be bound by all the terms and conditions of any Memorandum of Understanding then in effect for the remainder of its term except for those provisions related to agency shop. In this case, the employees represented by REPA will be following the terms and conditions outlined in the City of Redding Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees until a Memorandum of Understanding can be negotiated.

Following the certification of REPA as the exclusively recognized employee organization for both groups, the City will engage in the meet and confer process to negotiate a new Memorandum of Understanding for both units.

Due to Oracle functionality, the effective date of this action will be June 21, 2026, which is the beginning of the next pay period following the adoption of the resolution.

Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required.

Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• This item is a routine operational item.

Attachments
Resolution
Reso 2012-091 - Employer-Employee Relations Resolution
SCMS Certification of Election Results
SCMS REPA Management Results
SCMS REPA STP Results
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 ___

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING ESTABLISHING THE REDDING ELECTRIC PROFESSIONALS’
ASSOCIATION – MANAGEMENT AND REDDING ELECTRIC
PROFESSIONALS’ ASSOCIATION – SUPERVISORY, TECHNICAL, AND

PROFESSIONAL UNITS AND CERTIFYING THE REDDING ELECTRIC
PROFESSIONALS’ ASSOCIATION AS THE EXCLUSIVELY

RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION TO REPRESENT THE

SUPERVISORY, TECHNICAL, AND PROFESSIONAL AND

MANAGEMENT UNITS
WHEREAS, the City of Redding Resolution 2012-091, the City’s Employer-Employee Resolution (EER), establishes rules, policies and procedures regarding the administration of employer-employee relations in accordance with Section 3507 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Redding Electric Professionals’ Association (REPA) submitted a petition on January 20, 2026 and a modified petition on March 11, 2026 seeking to represent classifications within the Electric Department that are currently unrepresented as follows; and

REPA - STP
• Electric Program Supervisor
• Electric Program Supervisor - Compliance
• Electric Program Supervisor - Customer Programs
• Electric Program Supervisor - Customer Service
• Electric Program Supervisor - Energy Management
• Electric Program Supervisor - Financial Services
• Electric Program Supervisor - Line
• Electric Program Supervisor - Meter Shop
• Electric Program Supervisor - Operational Technology
• Electric Program Supervisor - Power Production
• Electric Program Supervisor - Service Planning
• Electric Program Supervisor - Settlements
• Electric Program Supervisor - Substations
• Electric Program Supervisor - Transmission and Distribution • Electric Program Supervisor - Vegetation Management
• Energy Services Account Manager
• Electric Utility Senior Project Engineer
• Electric Utility Field Foreman
• Electric Utility Engineer
• Electric Utility Engineering Associate
• Electric Utility Engineering Assistant I
• Electric Utility Engineering Assistant II
• Electric Utility Operational Technology Engineer
• Associate Electric Utility Resource Planner
• Electric Utility Resource Planner
Packet Pg. 1483 Attachment: Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Management) • Electric Utility Senior Resource Planner
• Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Operations/Compliance Engineer
• Power Plant Engineer I
• Power Plant Engineer II
REPA – Management
• Assistant Director of Electric Utility
• Compliance Officer
• Electric Manager - Energy Management
• Electric Manager - Engineering
• Electric Manager - Operations
• Electric Manager - Power Production
• Electric Manager - Customer Services and Metering
• Electric Manager - Financial
• Electric Manager - Line
• Electric Manager - Resources
• Electric Manager - Technology
• Electric Manager
WHEREAS, the Personnel Director reviewed the request in consideration of the requirements of the EER and determined that the modified petition met the compliance requirements of the EER; and
WHEREAS, the Open Period for Filing Challenging Petitions began March 13, 2026 for 30 days in accordance with the EER; and
WHEREAS, the City did not receive a challenging petition; and WHEREAS, following the Open Period for Filing Challenging Petitions, the State Mediation and Conciliation Services (SMCS) conducted a secret ballot election among the affected employees of the proposed Supervisory, Technical, and Professional (STP) and Management Units in which the majority of the affected employees voted to be represented by REPA as separate units; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Director now recommends the City Council formally (1) establish separate bargaining units for the above-mentioned classifications, and (2) certifies and recognizes REPA as the exclusively recognized employee organization representing the STP and Management Units in accordance with the EER;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding that the Redding Electric Professionals’ Association is formally certified as an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization of the City of Redding representing the STP and Management Units in accordance with City’s EER, effective, June 21, 2026.

Packet Pg. 1484 Attachment: Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Management) 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 16th day of June 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 BENJAMIN STOCK, Interim City Attorney
Packet Pg. 1485 Attachment: Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Management) e e
RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 091

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 170 AND ESTABLISHING NEW

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO THE

ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 3507 expressly permits a public agency to adopt reasonable rules and regulations pertaining to employer-employee relations after consultation in good faith with representatives of an employee organization or organizations; and WHEREAS, the City Council and City staff have consulted in good faith with such employee organizations; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 30, 1969, the City Council of the City of Redding adopted Resolution No. 4217, arising out of the request of the IBEW Local 1245 to be acknowledged as the recognized employee organization for the electric utility, garage, welding shop, meter readers, street department and building maintenance, and in the opinion of the City Council, it was necessary to adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the administration of employer-employee relations pursuant to Government -Code Section 3507 in order to adequately respond to said request; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, as a result of changes to State law that have taken place since the amendment of the Resolution on December 3, 2002, it is necessary to amend and clarify the procedures to be followed to determine representation status, bargaining units, impasse procedures, and the administration of such policies and procedures.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redding that Resolution No. 2002- 170 be rescinded, and the following policies and procedures, governing the administration of employer-employee relations under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act of 1968, be adopted pursuant to the authorization provided by Government Code Section 3507.

ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Title of Resolution
This Resolution shall be known as the Employer-Employee Relations Resolution ofthe City ofRedding.

Section 2. Statement of Purpose A)
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The purpose of this Resolution is to implement Chapter 10, Division 4, Title 1 of the Government Code ofthe State of California (Sections 3500, et seq.) captioned Local Public Employees Organizations," by providing policies and procedures 1 Packet Pg. 1486 Attachment: Reso 2012-091 - Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Section 3.
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for determining the representation status, bargaining units, impasse procedures and the orderly administration of employer-employee relations between the City and employee organizations and employees of the City, and for resolving disputes regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. This Resolution does not supersede state law or City ordinances, rules or resolutions governing merit and/or civil service systems or other methods for administering employer-employee relations.

Definitions
As used in this Resolution, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

A. " Appropriate Unit" means a unit of employee classes or positions established pursuant to Article II, Section 4A ofthis Resolution.

B. " Certification" means formal recognition by the City that an employee organization is the exclusively recognized bargaining representative of an appropriate bargaining unit.

C. " City" means the City of Redding, a municipal corporation, and where appropriate herein, " City" refers to the City Council, the governing body of said City, or any duly authorized management employee as herein defined.

D. " Consult or Consultation in Good Faith" means to communicate verbally or in writing with all affected employee organizations relative to intended actions for the purpose of presenting and obtaining views thereon. It is distinguished from meeting and conferring in good faith with an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization, in that it does not involve an exchange of proposals and counter proposals in order to endeavor to reach agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding or otherwise, nor do the impasse procedures apply to the consultation process.

E. " Day" means calendar day unless expressly stated otherwise.

F. " Decertification" means the process and the outcome whereby the City formally withdraws the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization representation status after a vote of the employees in the bargaining unit that_ the organization had represented as further specified in this Resolution.

G. " Decertification Petition" means a written document that: 1) includes proof of employee support of at least 30 percent of the employees who are 2 Packet Pg. 1487 Attachment: Reso 2012-091 - Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & e e
eligible to vote as described in Article II, Section IA(lO) and 2) complies with the requirements stated in Article II, Section 6 ofthis Resolution.

H. " Employee" means any person employed by the City in a Regular fulltime or part-time position except those persons elected by popular vote.

1. " Employee, Confidential" means an employee who assists and acts in a confidential capacity to persons who formulate, determine, or effectuate policies of City management in the field of employer-employee relations.

J. " Employee, Management" means an employee having responsibility for formulating, administering or managing the implementation of City policies and programs.

K. " Employee, Professional" means an employee engaged in work requiring specialized knowledge and skills attained through completion of a recognized course of instruction, including, but not limited to, attorneys, physicians, registered nurses, engineers, architects, teachers, and various types of physical, chemical and biological scientists. ( Pursuant to Government Code Section 3507.3)
L. " Employee, Supervisory" means an employee having authority to exercise independent judgment to hire, transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees or to adjust their grievances, or effectively to recommend such action if in connection with the foregoing, the exercise of such authority is not of a merely routine or clerical nature, but requires the use of independent judgment.

M. " Employee Organization" means any exclusive organization which includes employees of the City and which has as one of its primary purposes representing such employees in their employment relations with .. the City.

N. " Employer-Employee Relations" means the relationship between the City and its employees and their employee organization, or when used in a general sense, the relationship between City management and employees or employee organizations.

O. " Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization" means an employee organization which has been formally certified by the City, after a representation election, as the sole employee organization representing the employees in an appropriate unit. Exclusively Recognized Employee Organizations have the exclusive right to meet and confer in good faith with City representatives concerning statutorily required subjects 3 Packet Pg. 1488 Attachment: Reso 2012-091 - Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & e e
pertaining to unit employees, and thereby assuming the corresponding obligations of fairly representing such employees.

P. " Fact Finding" means the employee organization elects a fact finding process used after an employee organization and the City reach an impasse and if the mediation does not result in a settlement within 30 days of the mediator' s appointment, or the parties do not agree to use mediation.

Q. " Fact Finding Panel" is a three member panel and consists of one member selected by the employee organization, one member selected by the City, and the third member selected by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) or by agreement of the parties. The fact finding panel makes findings of fact and recommends terms of settlement, for advisory purposes only.

R. " Impasse" means:

1. A deadlock in the annual ( or periodic) discussions between an exclusive representative and the City over any matters concerning which they are required to meet and confer in good faith, or over the scope of such subject matter; or

2. Any unresolved complaint by an affected employee organization, advanced in good faith, concerning a decision of the Municipal Employee Relations Officer made pursuant to Article IV of this Resolution.

S. " Mediation" means effort by an impartial third party to assist in reconciling a dispute regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment between representatives of the public agency and the recognized employee organization or recognized employee organizations through interpretation, suggestion and advice.

T. " Meet and Confer in Good Faith" means the mutual obligation of the designated representative of the City and the designated representatives of an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization, personally to meet and confer promptly upon request by either party and continue for a reasonable period of time in order to exchange freely information, opinions, and proposals, and to endeavor to reach agreement on matters within the scope of representation. The City has no duty to meet and confer: 1) as to any topic with any employee organization that does not have exclusively recognized status; or 2) as matters regarding which an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization has otherwise waived its 4 Packet Pg. 1489 Attachment: Reso 2012-091 - Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & e e
right to meet and confer; or 3) with employees who are not represented by an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization.
u. " Municipal Employee Relations Officer" means the City' s City Manager, who will represent the City in all matters of employer-employee relations designated pursuant to Article I, Section 6, or his duly authorized representative.
v. " Peace Officer" means an employee who is defined as a full-time " peace officer" under Chapter 4.5 ( commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code for the purposes of Government Code Sections 3300, et seq.
w. " Proof of Employee Support" means:

1. An authorization card recently signed and personally dated by an employee, or

2. A verified authorization petition or petitions recently signed and personally dated by an employee.

3. The only authorization which shall be considered as proof of employee support shall be the authorization last signed by an employee. The words " recently signed" shall mean within one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the filing a petition.

4. Signatures shall be verified by using the payroll register for the period immediately prior to the date a petition is filed.

X. " Recognition Petition" means a written document that: 1) includes proof of employee support of at least 30 percent of the employees who are eligible to vote as described in Subsection H, and 2) complies with the requirements in Article II, Section 1, of this Resolution.

Y. " Resolution" means, unless the context indicates otherwise, the Employer-Employee Relations Resolution ofthe City ofRedding. z. " Unilateral Implementation" means an action taken by the City to impose a term or condition or employment after meeting and conferring in good faith with the effected Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization, following the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization' s rejection of the City' s last ~nd final offer, and following the completion of any required or agreed upon impasse procedures.

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constitute an appropriate collective bargaining unit under Article II, Section 4, ofthis Resolution.

BB. " Unit Modification" means to alter an established unit by dividing that unit into two or more bargaining units, or combining that unit with another established bargaining unit in whole or in part. A unit modification may also be used as a vehicle to add a classification or a group of classifications into an existing unit or to sever a classification or group of classifications from the existing unit.

Cc. " Unit Modification Petition" means a written document that:

1. Includes proof of employee support of at least 30 percent of the employees who are eligible to vote, and

2. Complies with the requirements stated in the procedures for modification of established appropriate units (Article II).

DD. " Verified Employee Organization" means an employee organization, which: 1) includes employees of the City; and 2) has as one of its primary purposes to assist such employees who wish to seek representation as an exclusively recognized employee organization; and 3) is in full compliance with the verification procedure.

City Rights
It is the exclusive right of the City to make all managerial and administrative decisions, including but not limited to the following: to determine the merits, necessity, and organization of departments, boards, and commissions: to manage and direct its business and personnel; to administer the City merit system; to manage, control, and determine the mission of its departments; to manage and control buildings and facilities; to create, change, combine or abolish jobs, policies, departments and facilities in whole or in part; to subcontract or discontinue work for economic or operational reasons; to layoff employees; to direct the work force: to increase or decrease the work force and determine the number of employees needed; to hire, assign transfer, promote, and maintain the discipline and efficiency of its employees; to establish work standards, schedules of operation and reasonable work loads; to specify or assign work requirements and require overtime; to schedule working hours and shifts; to adopt rules of conduct and penalties for violation(s) thereof; to determine the type and scope of work to be performed by City employees and the services to be provided; to classify and reclassify positions; to establish initial salaries of new classifications; and to determine the methods, processes, means and places ofproviding services; 6 Packet Pg. 1491 Attachment: Reso 2012-091 - Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Section S.
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and to take whatever actions are necessary to prepare for and operate in an emergency.

The right and responsibility for final decisions regarding wages, hours, benefits, and other terms and conditions of emploYment rests solely with the City Council.

Employee Rights
Except as otherwise provided by law, City employees have the right to form, join, and participate in the activities of a verified or Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization of their own choosing for the purpose of representation on all matters of employer-employee relations. City employees have the right to refuse to join or participate in the activities of verified or Exclusively Recognized Employee Organizations. The right of City employees to represent themselves individually is limited to expressing individual concerns and does not include any right to meet and confer with City representatives regarding the terms and conditions of emplOYment pursuant to California Government Code Section 3503.

Employees shall not be interfered with, intimidated, restrained, coerced, or discriminated against because of their exercise ofthese rights.

Section 6. Designation of Municipal Employee Relations Officer Section 1.

The City Council shall designate the City Manager as the Municipal Employee Relations Officer. The City Manager shall be the City' s principal representative in all matters of employer-employee relations, with authority to meet and confer in good faith on matters within the scope of representation including wages, hours and other terms and conditions of emplOYment.

The Municipal Employee Relations Officer so designated is authorized to delegate these duties and responsibilities.

ARTICLE II - REPRESENTATION PROCEEDINGS
Procedure for Filing of Recognition Petition(s) by Employee Organization(s) A. An employee organization that seeks to be certified as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization representing the employees in a proposed unit or in an existing unrepresented unit must file a petition with the Personnel Director. An employee organization that seeks to be certified as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Representative in an existing unit that is already exclusively represented must also concurrently file a petition that complies with all of the requirements ( including the filing period limitations) described in Article II, Section 5, as applicable:

Such petition must contain the following information and documentation:
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1. Name and address of the employee organization.

2. Names and titles ofits officers.

3. Names of employee organization representatives who are authorized to speak on behalf of its members.

4. A statement that the employee organization has, as one of its primary purposes, the responsibility of representing employees in their employment relations with the City.

5. A statement whether the employee organization is a chapter or local of, or affiliated directly or indirectly in any manner with, a regional or state, or national or international organization, and, if so, the name and address of each such regional, state or international organization.

6. Current certified copies of the employee organization' s constitution and bylaws.

7. A designation of those persons, not exceeding two in number, and their addresses, to whom notice sent by regular United States mail will be deemed sufficient notice on the employee organization for any purpose.

8. A statement that the employee organization has no restriction on membership based on race, color, creed, sex, national origin or any other protected status.

9. The job classifications of employees in the unit claimed to be appropriate and the approximate number of member employees therein.

10. A statement that the employee organization has in its possession written proof, dated within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date upon which the petition is filed, to establish that at least 30 percent of the employees in the proposed unit claimed to be appropriate have designated the employee organization to represent them in their employment relations with the City. Such written proof shall be submitted for confirmation to the Personnel Director or, at the option of the employee organization, to a mutually agreed upon disinterested third party.

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meeting and conferring in good faith on all matters within the scope ofrepresentation.

B. Any request under Section 1 A above, shall be declared to be true, correct and complete, under penalty ofperjury, by the duly authorized officer(s) of the employee organization executing it.

C. If the Personnel Director determines that an employee organization has complied with the requirement specified in this article, the Personnel Director shall notify the organization in writing that it has verified status on an interim basis until any of the following occurs: 1) the employee organization fails to meet and comply with the policy and standards for determination of appropriate bargaining units as specified in Article II, Section 4; or 2) the organization fails to receive a majority vote as specified in Article II, Section 5.

City Response to Recognition Petition(s)
A. Upon receipt of the Petition, the Personnel Director will, within 30 days, determine whether:

1. There has been compliance with the requirements of the Recognition Petition as specified in Article II, Section 1, and

2. The proposed representation unit is an appropriate unit m accordance with Article II, Section 4.

B. If the Personnel Director determines that the requirements of Paragraph A of this section have not been met, the Director will inform the petitioning organization in writing of the reasons for the determination and will offer to consult thereon with such petitioning employee organization. The petitioning organization will have fifteen ( 15) days from the date of notice of the determination of the Personnel Director to perfect the petition, provided that this time period will not be used to obtain additional proof of employee support. If the Personnel Director determines that the criteria in Paragraph A of this section are still not met, the Personnel Director will inform that organization in writing within ten (10) days of resubmission or deadline for the resubmission). Upon receipt of this notice the petitioning employee organization may appeal a negative determination in accordance with Article II, Section 8, of this Resolution. The fifteen ( 15) day appeal deadline, as specified in this section, shall commence upon the date the organization receives the Personnel Director' s notice.

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petitioning employee organization, will give written notice regarding the filing of the recognition petition to the affected employees in the proposed unit within the initial thirty (30) day period, and will take no action on the petition for thirty (30) days after date ofnotice.

Open Period for Filing Challenging Petition
A. Within thirty (30) days after the date the Personnel Director gives written notice to affected employees per Article II, Section 2 that a valid recognition petition for an appropriate unit has been filed, any other employee organization may file a competing request to be formally acknowledged as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization of the employees in the same or in an overlapping unit ( one which corresponds with respect to some but not all the classifications set forth in the recognition petition being challenged) by filing a petition and proof of Employee Support in accordance with Article II, Section 1. This procedure is only used in response to the initiating petition(s).

B. The Personnel Director will respond to the challenging petition(s) in accordance with Article II, Section. If such challenging petition( s) propose an overlapping unit, the Personnel Director will hold a hearing on such overlapping petitions within fifteen ( 15) days of the close ofthe filing period for the purpose of ascertaining the appropriate unit. The hearing will be informal, and will provide all employee organizations the right to be heard. Thereafter, the Personnel Director, within thirty (30) days after the hearing, will determine the appropriate unit or units in accordance with the standards in Article II, Section 4 of this Resolution and provide written notice of the unit determination to all affected employee organizations.

The petitioning organizations will have fifteen (15) days after the date of the Personnel Director' s unit determination to appeal the unit determination pursuant to Article II, Section 8 ofthis Resolution.

Policy and Standards for Determination ofAppropriate Units A. The standards for determining the appropriateness of units focus upon the effect of a proposed unit orr (1) the efficient operations of the City and its compatibility with the primary responsibility of the City and its employees to effectively and economically serve the public, and ( 2) providing employees with effective representation based on a
recognized community
ofinterest. These standards require that the appropriate unit shall be the broadest feasible grouping of positions that share an identifiable community of interest. Factors to be considered include, but are not limited, to the following:
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1. Which unit will assure employees the fullest freedom In the exercise ofrights set forth under this Resolution.

2. The history of employee relations, ( a) in the unit; (b) among other employees ofthe City; and ( c) in similar public employment.

3. The effect of the unit on the efficient operation of the City and sound employer-employee relations.

4. The extent to which employees. have common skills, working conditions, job duties or similar educational requirements.

5. Whether the unit determination will cause a proliferation of units that will adversely affect the administration ofemployer-employee relations.

6. The effect on the existing classification structure of dividing a single classification among two or more units.

7. No unit shall be established solely on the basis of the extent to which employees in the proposed unit have organized.

8. In the establishment of appropriate units, ( a) professional employees and full-time peace officers shall not be denied the right to be represented separately from non-professional employees; and ( b) management and confidential employees who are included in the same unit with non-management or nonconfidential employees may not represent such employees on matters within the scope ofrepresentation.

Election Procedure
A. The Personnel Director shall determine the exclusive representative of the City employees in an appropriate unit by arranging for a secret ballot election to be conducted by State Mediation and Conciliation Service or by any other reasonable method which is based upon written proof, and is designed to ascertain the free choice of a majority of such employees. The election shall be conducted at 1) the conclusion of the thirty (30) day open period for filing a challenging petition(s) set forth in Article II, Section 3; 2) the Personnel Director makes an affirmative determination that Article II, Section 2A requirements, or the Article II, Section 6 requirements, or the Article II, Section 7 requirements have been met; and 3) the time for unit determination appeals under Article II, Section 8 has run. The Personnel Director may designate another party to conduct the election 11 Packet Pg. 1496 Attachment: Reso 2012-091 - Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & e e
after consulting about the party with the affected employee organization( s).

B. The ballot shall contain the following: 1) all employee organizations which the City has determined have timely submitted petitions that comply with Article II, Section 2A or Article II, Section 7 requirements; 2) the incumbent Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization, if any; and 3) no organization." The choice of "no organization" will not appear on a unit modification election ballot unless a modification petition is filed concurrently with a decertification petition. In the case of an election resulting from a decertification petition filed by a group of employees, the ballot will offer the sole choice of whether to retain the incumbent organization or not.

C. Employees eligible to vote in an election are: 1) those who hold regular full- or part-time positions within classifications in the unit.

Notwithstanding any of the above, no person is eligible to vote unless the person is employed on the last day of the last completed pay period immediately preceding the date the election commences or another date designated by the Personnel Director. Employees eligible to vote include those who did not work during such period because of illness, vacation or other authorized leaves of absence, and who are employed by the City in the same unit on the date ofthe election.

D. An employee organization is eligible for status as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization for a proposed unit following an election, or run-off election, if the organization receives a numerical majority of all valid votes cast in the election. A vote is " valid" if it was cast by an eligible voter, it is readily apparent which selection has been made on the ballot, and only one choice is marked in response to each of the questions( s) on the ballot. In an election involving three or more choices, when none of the choices receives a majority of the valid votes cast, a run-off election will be conducted between the two choices receiving the largest number of valid votes cast as stipulated in the election agreement and shall be binding on all parties. The rules governing an initial election will be applicable to a run-off election. The Personnel Director will provide a written report to the City Council regarding the outcome of such election( s). If satisfied as to the validity of the process, the Council shall formally certify the winning organization, if any, as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization for the contested bargaining unit.

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be revoked only after a period of not less than twelve ( 12) months following the date of certification.

F. Costs, if any, of conducting elections, such as for hiring a third party, renting a facility, or other agreed upon costs, shall be borne in equal shares by the City and by each employee organization appearing on the ballot.

G. When an employee organization is formally certified as the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization, that organization and the City will be bound by all terms and conditions of any Memorandum of Understanding then in effect for the remainder of its term except for those provisions, if any, related to agency shop. When an election results in the decertification of an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization and no other representative is chosen, the unrepresented employees will be covered by all relevant terms and conditions of any MOU then in effect until changed by the employer.

Procedure for Decertification of Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization
A. A decertification petition alleging that the incumbent Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization no longer represents a majority of the employees in an established unit may be filed with the Personnel Director in October in the final year of the Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) covering the classifications of the employees in the unit or any time after an MOU has expired. However, at least twelve (12) full months must have expired from the date the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization was recognized. The petition for decertification may be filed by a group of employees or their representatives, or a verified employee organization. Those seeking Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization status must also concurrently file a petition for modification Article II, Section 7) or for recognition ( Article II, Section 1), as appropriate. The petition for decertification, including all accompanying documents, must be verified in affidavit form or by declaration under penalty of perjury by the person signing it that its contents are true. A decertification petition must contain the following information:

1. The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner and a designated representative authorized to receive notices or requests for further information.

2. The name of the unit and the incumbent Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization sought to be decertified.
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3. An allegation that the incumbent Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization no longer represents a majority of the employees in the unit, and any other relevant and material facts supporting the allegation.

4. Written proof of employee support as defined in Article II, Section lA(10), that at least 30 percent ofthe employees in the unit who are eligible to vote and who have signed an authorization card or representation petition within the previous one hundred twenty 120) days, have stated their desire not to be represented by the incumbent Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization. Such written proof shall be verified by the City.

2. Ifthe Personnel Director finds that the Petition for decertification does not contain all of the information specified in Paragraph A above, then the Personnel Director will comply with Article II, Section 2B and C, and with Article II, Section 3, to allow other employee organizations time to file petitions as to the unit subject to decertification.

3. After the thirty ( 30) day waiting period, plus any time for appeals, has lapsed, the Personnel Director will arrange for a secret ballot election held in accordance with Article II, Section 5 to determine if the incumbent Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization will retain its status as the exclusive representative.

Procedure for Modification of Established Appropriate Units A. Requests for modifications of established appropriate units may be filed with the Personnel Director during the month of October in the last year of a Memorandum of Understanding. A Modification Petition must contain the same information as listed in Article II, Section 1. Employee organizations seeking formal recognition as the exclusive representative must, in addition, satisfy the requirements ofArticle II, Section 5.

B. If the Personnel Director finds that the Petition for Modification contains all of the information specified in Article II, Section 5, and ifthe modified unit the petition proposes is an appropriate unit pursuant to Section 4A(1- 8), then the Personnel Director will comply with Article II, Section 5.

C. Technical clarification of established bargaining units, such as updating classification titles where the duties have not changed significantly, or assigning classes where duties have changed, will be made by the Personnel Director on an as-needed basis. Such changes do not constitute a " unit modification."
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Appeals Procedure:

A. An employee organization aggrieved by the unit modification determination of the Personnel Director may, within fifteen (15) days of notice of the Personnel Director' s determination, request in writing the services of the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service to mediate the dispute. If the Mediation and Conciliation Service issues a recommendation for resolving the dispute, it will submit its recommendation to the City Manager' s office for final decision. The City Manager, or his designee ( other than the Personnel Director), will render a finding as soon as possible after receiving the recommendation.

B. An employee organization aggrieved by a determination of the Personnel Director that a Modification Petition has not been filed in compliance with the applicable provision( s) as set forth in this Resolution may, within fifteen (15) days of notice of such determination, appeal in writing to the City Manager or his designee. The City Manager or his designee will consider the written materials from the affected parties and the Personnel Director. The City Manager or his designee will render a written finding within thirty (30) days of receipt of the appeal. The City Manger or his designee' s decision regarding the appeal of the Personnel Director' s decision will be final.

ARTICLE III - ADMINISTRATION
Payroll Deductions on Behalf of Employee Organizations
After the City formally certifies an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization, the members of such an organization, if such provision is made part of an MOU, may be provided payroll deductions of membership dues and other deductions as provided for in the MOU on forms provided for such deduction by the City. This process will be governed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Memorandum ofUnderstanding and/or administrative procedures. 15 Packet Pg. 1500 Attachment: Reso 2012-091 - Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (9.15(a)--Resolution recognizing the formation of REPA STP & Section 2.

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Employee Organization Activities - Use of Resources
A. Exclusively Recognized Employee Organizations may have access to City employees and to distribute materials to the extent specified in the current Memorandum ofUnderstanding for each ofthese organizations.

B. Employee organizations that do not have exclusive representation status, may have access to City employees at City work sites during non-paid times such as lunch hours and before and after work limited to the following purposes:

1. To meet with employees who are eligible to participate in the election.

2. Distribute materials to employees who are eligible to participate in the election, after the Personnel Director has received a copy of the materials and has approved such distribution.

ARTICLE IV - IMPASSE PROCEDURES
Initiation of Impasse Procedures
Impasse procedures may be invoked only after the possibility of settlement by direct discussion has been exhausted.

Any party may initiate the impasse procedure by filing with the other party ( or parties) affected, a written request for an impasse meeting, together with a statement of its position on all disputed issues. An impasse meeting shall then be scheduled by the Personnel Director forthwith after the date of filing of the written request for such meeting, with written notice to all parties affected. The purpose of such impasse meeting is twofold:

A. To permit a review of the position of all parties in a final effort to reach agreement on the disputed issues, and
B. If agreement is not concluded, to determine if the parties wish to utilize voluntary mediation as set forth in Article IV, Section 2.

After mediation and fact finding opportunities or process are exhausted, ifthere is no agreement between the parties, the matter shall be referred to the City Council for a determination by the City Council after hearing the merits ofthe dispute.

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Impasse Procedures
The impasse procedures are as follows:

A. Voluntary mediation ( mutually agreeable) ( defined in Article I, Section 38). All mediation proceedings shall be private. The Mediator shall make no public recommendations nor take any public position concerning the Issues.

B. Fact Finding

1. If mediation does not result in a settlement within 30 days but not more than 45 days following Mediator appointment, an employee organization may request the parties' differences be submitted for fact finding as set for in this section.

2. If the dispute was not submitted to mediation, the employee organization may request, not later than 30 days following a written notice of declaration of impasse, that parties differences be submitted for fact finding as set forth in this section.

3. A request for fact finding must be filed with the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB); service and proof of service are required.

4. Within five working days from the date the request is filed, PERB shall notify the parties whether the request satisfies the requirement of Government Code section 32140.

5. If the request does not satisfy the requirements above, no further action will be taken by PERB.

6. If the request is determined to be sufficient, PERB shall request that each party provide notification of the name and contact information of its panel member within five working days. " Working days" for the purpose of this section shall be those days when the offices of PERB are officially open for business.

7. After the selection of the panel members by the parties, PERB shall, within five working days following the determination, submit to the parties the names of seven persons, drawn from the list of neutral fact finders established pursuant to Government Code section 3541. 3 ( d).

PERB will thereafter designate one of the seven persons to serve as the chairperson unless notified by the parties within five working days that they have mutually agreed upon a person to chair the panel in lieu of a chairperson selected by PERB.
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6. The fact finding panel, within ten days after its appointment, shall meet with the parties or their representatives, either jointly or separately, and make inquiries and investigations, hold hearings, and taken any other steps it deems appropriate.

7. If the dispute is not settled within 30 days after the appointment of fact finding panel or upon agreement by both parties within a longer
period, the panel shall make findings of fact and recommend terms of settlement, which shall be advisory only. The fact finders shall submit, in writing, any findings of fact and recommended terms of settlement to the parties before they are made available to the public. The employer shall make these findings and recommendations publicly available within 10 days after their receipt.

C. The matter will be referred to City Council:

1. If fact finding was unsuccessful, but no earlier than 10 days after the finding of facts and recommendations have been provided to the parties, or

2. If fact finding was not requested by the employee organization within 45 days ofthe Mediator appointment.

A determination will be made by the City Council, after a hearing on the merits ofthe dispute.

Costs of Impasse Procedures
The costs, if any, for the service of any mediator or other form of intervention the parties utilize, and other mutually incurred costs of the impasse procedure, will be borne equally by the City and the Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization.

ARTICLE V - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Construction
A. Nothing in this Resolution shall be construed to deny any person, employee, organization, the City, or any authorized officer, body or other representative of the City, the rights, powers and authority granted by Federal or State laws.

B. The rights, powers and authority of the City Council in all matters, including the right to maintain any legal action, shall not be modified or restricted by this Resolution.
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Section 2. Severability
If any provision of this Resolution, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the remainder of this Resolution, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected thereby.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced, read, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council ofthe City ofRedding on the 6th day ofNovember, 2012, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

COUNCIL~MEMBERS:

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Bosetti, Jones, McArthur, Sullivan, & Dickerson
None
None
None
ct2Itf2-eDICK DICKERSON, Mayor
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FORM APPROVED:

AMELA M:ii~:.. fClerk
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